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| − | | | + | | Designation = Eleventh Benjamin Regulars |
| − | | | + | | formed = [[2781]]<ref name=TGCp52/> |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = |
| − | | | + | | Previous Designation = |
| − | | | + | | Nickname = Comfort of the Poor |
| + | | Affiliation = Draconis Combine | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Benjamin Regulars]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' was a | + | |
| + | The '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' was a [[BattleMech]] Regiment in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | === | + | === Star League Era === |
| − | + | Of the various [[brigade]]s of Regulars active within the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery during the [[Star League era]], the [[regiment]]s of the Benjamin Regulars - including the Eleventh Benjamin Regulars - were considered to be the most flexible. This was a reflection of the reality that the Regulars could at any point be called on to fight against the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] or the [[Star League Defense Force]], as a result of the [[Benjamin Military District]] bordering the [[Federated Suns]], [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and [[Terran Hegemony]]. This was even acknowledged by the [[Internal Security Force]], who gave the Eleventh and the other regiments of the Regulars more leeway than the average [[DCMS]] unit - an attitude the Benjamin Regulars repaid by limiting complaints and criticism to supply issues and local concerns, rather than anything to do with politics.<ref name="FR2765p10"/> | |
| − | ===Second Hidden War=== | + | |
| + | The Eleventh Benjamin Regulars were formed in [[2781]] as a light mixed [[Regiment]] with one [[Battalion]] of [['Mechs]] and two of [[Combat Vehicles|Armor]].<ref name=TGCp52/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | For the next 200 years the unit was involved in several battles, among them the repression of the [[Junction]] mutiny.<ref name=TGCp52/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Second Hidden War ==== | ||
The Eleventh Benjamin Regulars were the first [[DCMS]] unit to cross the border between the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[Federated Suns]] when the [[Second Hidden War]] began, attacking the Federated Suns world of [[Marduk]] on the 9th of March [[2725]].<ref name="H:LoTV1p18">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 18, "A Plague On Both Your Houses: The War of Davion Succession (Second Hidden War)"</ref> | The Eleventh Benjamin Regulars were the first [[DCMS]] unit to cross the border between the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[Federated Suns]] when the [[Second Hidden War]] began, attacking the Federated Suns world of [[Marduk]] on the 9th of March [[2725]].<ref name="H:LoTV1p18">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 18, "A Plague On Both Your Houses: The War of Davion Succession (Second Hidden War)"</ref> | ||
===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
| − | The Eleventh participated in the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign during [[3025]]. | + | In [[3001]], the unit's poor management and neglect marked its weakest point, with less than 28 light and medium 'Mechs at his disposal. When the Eleventh met a [[LCAF|Steiner]] regiment on [[Sevren]], it took less than an hour to have the unit spit out.<ref name=TGCp52/> |
| + | |||
| + | The regiment was kept off-the-rolls until [[Warlord]] [[Syovo Yorioshi|Yoriyoshi]] convinced [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] to rebuild the unit. In late [[3023]], Yoriyoshi promoted [[Innocent IV]] to General. He changed the unit's profile and demanded that his men master essential light regiment techniques. He also moved the unit's base on [[Tripoli]] to the middle of the planet's petrified desert, where the unit underwent extensive training. The unit was at its peak by 3025.<ref name=TGCp52/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | The Eleventh participated in the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign during [[3025]], where it performed well and received only 15,2% casualties.<ref name=TGCp52/> | ||
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | ''[[General]]''||Maratin||[[3001]]<ref name=TGCp52>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 52 "11th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]''||[[Innocent IV]]||[[3023]] - [[3028]]<ref name=NAIS2-107>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p 107</ref><ref name=HTP-G7>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 7 "Benjamin Regulars"</ref><ref name=TGCp52/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| + | === Star League Era === | ||
| + | The Eleventh Benjamin Regulars favored a strong combined-arms approach, but otherwise were a generalist unit, and deliberately fielded a wide range of [[BattleMech]] classes to encourage adaptation to changing circumstances.<ref name="FR2765p10"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Third Succession War === | ||
During the Galtor Campaign, the Eleventh Benjamin Regulars was composed primarily of light 'Mechs and specialized in reconnaissance and fast strike missions.<ref name=HTP-G7></ref> | During the Galtor Campaign, the Eleventh Benjamin Regulars was composed primarily of light 'Mechs and specialized in reconnaissance and fast strike missions.<ref name=HTP-G7></ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | In [[3025]] the unit was specialized in city fighting.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144 "The Benjamin Regulars"</ref> | ||
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | ===2765=== | + | === 2765 === |
| − | ''' | + | '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p10">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 10, "Benjamin Regulars"</ref> |
| + | : Note: At this point in time, the Regulars were stationed on [[Kaus Media]]; attached to the Regulars were a wing of [[aerospace fighter]]s, an artillery regiment, four infantry regiments, and four armored regiments.<ref name="FR2765p10"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === 2786 - 2821 === | ||
| + | '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the Regulars were an assault-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Kaus Media.<ref name="FSWp136"/>In 2821 the unit was operating at just below half-strength and stationed on [[Ludwig]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === 2830 === | ||
| + | '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96 </ref> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on [[Sendai]] with an operational readiness of 116 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp96/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === 2864 === | ||
| + | '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp96/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on [[Kingtribel]] with an operational readiness of 51 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp96/> | ||
| + | |||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'' p. 137</ref><ref name=TGCp52/> |
| − | * CO: ''[[General]]'' Innocent IV | + | :* CO: ''[[General]]'' Innocent IV |
| − | :Note:The command contains 3 light battalions.<ref name=HSDCp146>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p.146 </ref> | + | :Note: The command contains 3 light battalions.<ref name=HSDCp146>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p.146 </ref> At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tripoli]]. <ref name=HKDCp135> House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.135 </ref> |
| + | |||
| + | :<u>Regiment TO&E</u> | ||
| + | :; Regimental Battle Group: (4x [[combat vehicle|armor]] [[lance]]s, 2x [['Mech]] lances) | ||
| + | :; O'Connor's Air Squadron: (2x aerospace fighter [[flight]]s) | ||
| + | :; Holgarth's [[Battalion]] | ||
| + | :* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech) | ||
| + | :* Van Dykes' [[Company]] ('Mech) | ||
| + | :* Willeby's Company ('Mech) | ||
| + | :* Conrad's Company ('Mech) | ||
| + | :* ''[[Union]]''-class [[DropShip]] ''[[Einstein]]''<ref>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 22</ref> | ||
| + | :; De Alba's Battalion | ||
| + | :* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech) | ||
| + | :* Effingham's Company ('Mech) | ||
| + | :* Decker's Company ('Mech) | ||
| + | :* Moppin's Company ('Mech) | ||
| + | :; Swift's Battalion | ||
| + | :* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech) | ||
| + | :* Scoles' Company ('Mech) | ||
| + | :* Howard's Company ('Mech) | ||
| + | :* Lang's Company ('Mech) | ||
===3028=== | ===3028=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular) <ref name=NAIS2-107/> |
:* CO/1st Battalion - ''Tai-Sho'' Innocent IV | :* CO/1st Battalion - ''Tai-Sho'' Innocent IV | ||
===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name = HWo3039p138/> |
| + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Paris]].<ref name = HWo3039p138>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138</ref> | ||
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=20yup42>''20 Year Update'', p. 42</ref> |
| − | :*CO: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Bishop Krenck | + | :*CO: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Bishop Krenck <ref name=20yup42/> |
| + | |||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Paris. <ref name=20yup42/> | ||
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Eleventh Benjamin Regulars''' (Battalion/Green/Questionable)<ref name=ORp27>''Objective Raids'', p.27</ref> |
:*CO: ''Tai-sa'' Martin Drully | :*CO: ''Tai-sa'' Martin Drully | ||
| + | |||
| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Game Rules== | ||
| + | ===Historical Turning Points: Galtor=== | ||
| + | The Eleventh Benjamin are a light 'Mech unit, specializing in fast strikes and recon missions; they may use Banking Initiative and Off-Map movement.<ref name=HTP-G7/> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[An Emissary of Heaven]]'' | * ''[[An Emissary of Heaven]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Galtor Campaign]]'' | * ''[[The Galtor Campaign]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical Turning Points: Galtor]]'' | * ''[[Historical Turning Points: Galtor]]'' | ||
| − | + | * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[House Kurita | ||
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' | ||
| + | |||
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Benjamin Regulars, 11th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Benjamin Regulars, 11th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:03, 8 April 2023
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| Eleventh Benjamin Regulars | |
| Formed | 2781[1] |
| Nickname | Comfort of the Poor |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Benjamin Regulars |
The Eleventh Benjamin Regulars was a BattleMech Regiment in the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery.
Contents
History[edit]
Star League Era[edit]
Of the various brigades of Regulars active within the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery during the Star League era, the regiments of the Benjamin Regulars - including the Eleventh Benjamin Regulars - were considered to be the most flexible. This was a reflection of the reality that the Regulars could at any point be called on to fight against the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns, the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces or the Star League Defense Force, as a result of the Benjamin Military District bordering the Federated Suns, Lyran Commonwealth and Terran Hegemony. This was even acknowledged by the Internal Security Force, who gave the Eleventh and the other regiments of the Regulars more leeway than the average DCMS unit - an attitude the Benjamin Regulars repaid by limiting complaints and criticism to supply issues and local concerns, rather than anything to do with politics.[2]
The Eleventh Benjamin Regulars were formed in 2781 as a light mixed Regiment with one Battalion of 'Mechs and two of Armor.[1]
For the next 200 years the unit was involved in several battles, among them the repression of the Junction mutiny.[1]
Second Hidden War[edit]
The Eleventh Benjamin Regulars were the first DCMS unit to cross the border between the Draconis Combine and the Federated Suns when the Second Hidden War began, attacking the Federated Suns world of Marduk on the 9th of March 2725.[3]
Third Succession War[edit]
In 3001, the unit's poor management and neglect marked its weakest point, with less than 28 light and medium 'Mechs at his disposal. When the Eleventh met a Steiner regiment on Sevren, it took less than an hour to have the unit spit out.[1]
The regiment was kept off-the-rolls until Warlord Yoriyoshi convinced Coordinator Takashi Kurita to rebuild the unit. In late 3023, Yoriyoshi promoted Innocent IV to General. He changed the unit's profile and demanded that his men master essential light regiment techniques. He also moved the unit's base on Tripoli to the middle of the planet's petrified desert, where the unit underwent extensive training. The unit was at its peak by 3025.[1]
The Eleventh participated in the Galtor campaign during 3025, where it performed well and received only 15,2% casualties.[1]
Fourth Succession War[edit]
During 3029 the Second Robinson Rangers were stationed on Breed. The Eleventh attacked the world on June 7th[4] of that year. The Rangers finally managed to push the Regulars back off world on June 19th.[5]
Clan Invasion[edit]
The Eleventh was destroyed during the Clan Invasion, and survivors were integrated into the 3rd Benjamin Regulars.
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Eleventh Benjamin Regulars | |||
| General | Maratin | 3001[1] | |
| Tai-sho | Innocent IV | 3023 - 3028[6][7][1] | |
Tactics[edit]
Star League Era[edit]
The Eleventh Benjamin Regulars favored a strong combined-arms approach, but otherwise were a generalist unit, and deliberately fielded a wide range of BattleMech classes to encourage adaptation to changing circumstances.[2]
Third Succession War[edit]
During the Galtor Campaign, the Eleventh Benjamin Regulars was composed primarily of light 'Mechs and specialized in reconnaissance and fast strike missions.[7]
In 3025 the unit was specialized in city fighting.[8]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Eleventh Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- Note: At this point in time, the Regulars were stationed on Kaus Media; attached to the Regulars were a wing of aerospace fighters, an artillery regiment, four infantry regiments, and four armored regiments.[2]
2786 - 2821[edit]
Eleventh Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[9]
- Note: At this point in time the Regulars were an assault-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Kaus Media.[9]In 2821 the unit was operating at just below half-strength and stationed on Ludwig.[9]
2830[edit]
Eleventh Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [10]
- Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on Sendai with an operational readiness of 116 percent. [10]
2864[edit]
Eleventh Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) [10]
- Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on Kingtribel with an operational readiness of 51 percent. [10]
3025[edit]
Eleventh Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[11][1]
- CO: General Innocent IV
- Note: The command contains 3 light battalions.[12] At this point in time the unit was stationed on Tripoli. [13]
- Regiment TO&E
- Regimental Battle Group
- (4x armor lances, 2x 'Mech lances)
- O'Connor's Air Squadron
- (2x aerospace fighter flights)
- Holgarth's Battalion
- Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
- Van Dykes' Company ('Mech)
- Willeby's Company ('Mech)
- Conrad's Company ('Mech)
- Union-class DropShip Einstein[14]
- De Alba's Battalion
- Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
- Effingham's Company ('Mech)
- Decker's Company ('Mech)
- Moppin's Company ('Mech)
- Swift's Battalion
- Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
- Scoles' Company ('Mech)
- Howard's Company ('Mech)
- Lang's Company ('Mech)
3028[edit]
Eleventh Benjamin Regulars (BattleMech Regiment/Regular) [6]
- CO/1st Battalion - Tai-Sho Innocent IV
3040[edit]
Eleventh Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[15]
3050[edit]
Eleventh Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[16]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Paris. [16]
3054[edit]
Eleventh Benjamin Regulars (Battalion/Green/Questionable)[17]
- CO: Tai-sa Martin Drully
Game Rules[edit]
Historical Turning Points: Galtor[edit]
The Eleventh Benjamin are a light 'Mech unit, specializing in fast strikes and recon missions; they may use Banking Initiative and Off-Map movement.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 The Galtor Campaign, p. 52 "11th Benjamin Regulars"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 10, "Benjamin Regulars"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 18, "A Plague On Both Your Houses: The War of Davion Succession (Second Hidden War)"
- ↑ An Emissary of Heaven, p. 2
- ↑ An Emissary of Heaven, p. 15
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p 107
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 7 "Benjamin Regulars"
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 144 "The Benjamin Regulars"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 First Succession War, p. 136, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Second Succession War, p. 96
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine) p. 137
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.146
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.135
- ↑ The Galtor Campaign, p. 22
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 138
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 20 Year Update, p. 42
- ↑ Objective Raids, p.27