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The '''Fifteenth Lyran Regulars''', known as the "'''Bully Boys'''" <ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 77</ref> was a [[BattleMech]] [[regiment]] in service to [[House Steiner]]. It has historically claimed the homeworld of [[Hood IV]].
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The '''15th Lyran Regulars''', known as the "'''Bully Boys'''" <ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 77</ref> was a [[BattleMech]] [[regiment]] in service to [[House Steiner]]. It has historically claimed the homeworld of [[Hood IV]].
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
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By [[3025]], the 15th Lyran Regulars was based on Hood IV, guarding the Commonwealth's border with the [[Periphery]]. <ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 120</ref>  
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By [[3025]], the Fifteenth Lyran Regulars was based on Hood IV, guarding the Commonwealth's border with the [[Periphery]]. <ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 120</ref>  
  
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In [[3027]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] launched [[Operation Thor]], a major military exercise designed to show off its military might involving the relocation of dozens of BattleMech and conventional regiments. This also included the 15th Lyran being relocated to [[Tamar]] on the [[Draconis Combine]] border without arousing suspicion.<ref name=FMLA94>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 94, "15th Lyran Regulars Unit Profile"</ref> <ref name=NAIS4SW1p44>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 44</ref>
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In [[3027]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] launched [[Operation Thor]], a major military exercise designed to show off its military might involving the relocation of dozens of BattleMech and conventional regiments. This also included the Fifteenth Lyran being relocated to [[Tamar]] on the [[Draconis Combine]] border without arousing suspicion.<ref name=FMLA94>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 94, "15th Lyran Regulars Unit Profile"</ref> <ref name=NAIS4SW1p44>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 44</ref>
  
 
===Fourth Succession War===
 
===Fourth Succession War===
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At the start of the [[Fourth Succession War]] in [[3028]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] launched [[Operation Gotterdammerung#The Combine Front .28Operation Gotterdammerung.29|Operation Gotterdammerung]], the largest Lyran invasion of the Draconis Combine in centuries. The 15th Lyran Regulars were sent to invade [[Weingarten]] in the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. Weingarten was defended by the [[1st Sun Zhang Academy Cadre|1<sup>st</sup> Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], commanded by [[Isoroku Kurita]], nephew of [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]]. As the Cadre was split into [[battalion]]s spread across the planet, the 15th Lyran was able to easily crush the Sun Zhang First Battalion composed of green troops before moving on. Despite the Cadre's fanaticism, they were routed by the more experienced 15th Lyran in less than a week. A Kuritan [[Combat Vehicle|Tank]] regiment effectively sacrificed itself so the remnants of the Cadre could retreat. The 15th Lyran Regulars gained operational control of the planet in less than ten days.  
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At the start of the [[Fourth Succession War]] in [[3028]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] launched [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]], the largest Lyran invasion of the Draconis Combine in centuries. The Fifteenth Lyran Regulars were sent to invade [[Weingarten]] in the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. Weingarten was defended by the [[1st Sun Zhang Academy Cadre|First Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], commanded by [[Isoroku Kurita]], nephew of [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]]. As the Cadre was split into [[battalion]]s spread across the planet, the Fifteenth Lyran was able to easily crush the Sun Zhang First Battalion composed of green troops before moving on. Despite the Cadre's fanaticism, they were routed by the more experienced Fifteenth Lyran in less than a week. A Kuritan [[Combat Vehicle|Tank]] regiment effectively sacrificed itself so the remnants of the Cadre could retreat. The Fifteenth Lyran Regulars gained operational control of the planet in less than ten days.  
 
<ref name=NAIS4SW1p50>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 50</ref> <ref name=FMLA94/> <ref name=NAIS4SW1p44/>
 
<ref name=NAIS4SW1p50>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 50</ref> <ref name=FMLA94/> <ref name=NAIS4SW1p44/>
  
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The 15th Lyran Regulars would attempt to follow up this success with an attack on [[Memmingen]], where they faced the remnants of the 1st Cadre, the [[mercenary]] [[Vandelay's Valkyries]], and several regiments of determined local militia. Though they were successful in finishing off the 1st Cadre, they faced a long and hard campaign against the remaining [[DCMS|Kuritan]] forces. When the Combine began to send reinforcements, the 15th was forced to withdraw.<ref name=FMLA94/> <ref name=NAIS4SW1p44/>  
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The Fifteenth Lyran Regulars would attempt to follow up this success with an attack on [[Memmingen]], where they faced the remnants of the First Cadre, the [[mercenary]] [[Vandelay's Valkyries]], and several regiments of determined local militia. Though they were successful in finishing off the First Cadre, they faced a long and hard campaign against the remaining [[DCMS|Kuritan]] forces. When the Combine began to send reinforcements, the Fifteenth was forced to withdraw.<ref name=FMLA94/> <ref name=NAIS4SW1p44/>  
  
 
After the war, the Regulars remained on the Combine border until the formation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] in [[3034]]. At this point, it was returned to its homeworld of Hood IV. <ref name=FMLA94/>
 
After the war, the Regulars remained on the Combine border until the formation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] in [[3034]]. At this point, it was returned to its homeworld of Hood IV. <ref name=FMLA94/>
  
 
===The War of 3039===
 
===The War of 3039===
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A decade later, the now-united [[Federated Commonwealth]], under [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]], planned to end the threat of the Draconis Combine permanently, launching the [[War of 3039|War of '39]]. The 15th Lyran was briefly relocated to [[Port Moseby]] in preparation for another wave of attacks into the Combine. When the Combine [[War of 3039#Combine Operations .28Operation OROCHI.29|unexpectedly counter-attacked]], the Commonwealth invasion was cancelled. The Regulars ultimately returned to Hood IV without seeing any combat.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137</ref>
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A decade later, the now-united [[Federated Commonwealth]], under [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]], planned to end the threat of the Draconis Combine permanently, launching the [[War of 3039|War of '39]]. The 15th Lyran was briefly relocated to [[Port Moseby]] in preparation for another wave of attacks into the Combine. When the Combine [[War of 3039#Combine Operations .28Operation OROCHI.29|unexpectedly counterattacked]], the Commonwealth invasion was canceled. The Regulars ultimately returned to Hood IV without seeing any combat.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137</ref>
  
 
===Hood IV===
 
===Hood IV===
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The 15th Regulars would remain on their homeworld for nearly twenty years after the War of '39. Though still possessed of a solid reputation, they were primarily confined to fending off [[Pirate Groups|pirate attacks]]. When the military was reorganized into the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]], Hood IV and the Regulars were included as part of the newly formed [[Periphery March (Federated Commonwealth)|Periphery March]].<ref name=20YU28>''20 Year Update'', p. 28, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=FMLA94/>
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The Fifteenth Regulars would remain on their homeworld for nearly twenty years after the War of '39. Though still possessed of a solid reputation, they were primarily confined to fending off [[Pirate Groups|pirate attacks]]. When the military was reorganized into the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]], Hood IV and the Regulars were included as part of the newly formed [[Periphery March (Federated Commonwealth)|Periphery March]].<ref name=20YU28>''20 Year Update'', p. 28, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=FMLA94/>
  
 
When the [[Clan Invasion]] struck the [[Inner Sphere]], the Regulars were somewhat disappointed to not to be sent to the front, seeing combat only against pirate groups fleeing the Clans. Nevertheless, by the time the Invasion was halted in [[3052]], Hood IV was a mere four [[Kearny-Fuchida Drive|jumps]] from the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] [[Clan Occupation Zones|border]]. Their situation did not change significantly when, in [[3057]], [[Archon|Archon-Regent]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] split the [[Lyran Alliance]] from the Commonwealth, though Hood IV was now part of the newly formed [[Melissia]] Theater, answering to [[General]] [[Sharon Bryan]].<ref name=FMLA94/> <ref name=SS50>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 50</ref>
 
When the [[Clan Invasion]] struck the [[Inner Sphere]], the Regulars were somewhat disappointed to not to be sent to the front, seeing combat only against pirate groups fleeing the Clans. Nevertheless, by the time the Invasion was halted in [[3052]], Hood IV was a mere four [[Kearny-Fuchida Drive|jumps]] from the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] [[Clan Occupation Zones|border]]. Their situation did not change significantly when, in [[3057]], [[Archon|Archon-Regent]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] split the [[Lyran Alliance]] from the Commonwealth, though Hood IV was now part of the newly formed [[Melissia]] Theater, answering to [[General]] [[Sharon Bryan]].<ref name=FMLA94/> <ref name=SS50>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 50</ref>
  
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===Operation Bulldog===
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===Operation BULLDOG===
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In [[3058]], the rulers of the Inner Sphere formed the [[Second Star League]], designed to end the [[Clan]] threat once and for all. The 15th Lyran Regulars were chosen to join the new [[SLDF#Second Star League Defense Force|Star League Defense Force]] and to participate in [[Operation Bulldog]], the [[Trial of Annihilation|annihilation]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]. <ref name=TDR11>''The Dragon Roars (scenario pack)'', p. 11</ref>
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In [[3058]], the rulers of the Inner Sphere formed the [[Second Star League]], designed to end the [[Clan]] threat once and for all. The Fifteenth Lyran Regulars were chosen to join the new [[SLDF#Second Star League Defense Force|Star League Defense Force]] and to participate in [[Operation BULLDOG]], the [[Trial of Annihilation|annihilation]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]. <ref name=TDR11>''The Dragon Roars (scenario pack)'', p. 11</ref>
  
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Based on [[Lonaconing]], the 15th saw action during the [[Operation Bulldog#Counter attack|Jaguar counter-attack]], facing the Jaguars' [[27th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|27th Garrison Cluster]] (part of [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Omega Galaxy]]) and fighting alongside the [[4th Arkab Legion]]. Instead of proceeding with a direct-assault, the Jaguars instead used a series of feints that gave the defending forces time to organize and inflict damage on the Clan attackers, most in small engagements. By August of [[3059]], the Jaguars ordered a general retreat from the Inner Sphere. The 27th Garrison Cluster withdrew with minimal losses, having inflicted little damage on the 15th Lyran or 4th Arkab. Though the 15th's commander was criticized somewhat for not pursuing the Jaguars more aggressively, it should be noted her orders were to hold the planet, not to destroy the enemy. Her actions resulted in minimal losses for her forces.<ref name=FMLA94/><ref name=TDR11/><ref>''The Dragon Roars (scenario pack)'', p. 36</ref><ref>''The Dragon Roars (scenario pack)'', p. 13</ref> Though the battle of Lonaconing was anti-climatic, it did result in a newfound respect and camaraderie between the Fifteenth and Fourth Arkab Legion, leading to the exchange of a lance of BattleMechs.<ref name=FMLA94/>   
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Based on [[Lonaconing]], the Fifteenth saw action during the [[Operation Bulldog|Jaguar counterattack]], facing the Jaguars' [[27th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Twenty-seventh Garrison Cluster]] (part of [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Omega Galaxy]]) and fighting alongside the [[4th Arkab Legion|Fourth Arkab Legion]]. Instead of proceeding with a direct assault, the Jaguars used a series of feints that gave the defending forces time to organize and inflict damage on the Clan attackers, most in small engagements. By August of [[3059]], the Jaguars ordered a general retreat from the Inner Sphere. The Twenty-seventh Garrison Cluster withdrew with minimal losses, having inflicted little damage on the Fifteenth Lyran or Fourth Arkab. Though the Fifteenth's commander was criticized somewhat for not pursuing the Jaguars more aggressively, it should be noted her orders were to hold the planet, not to destroy the enemy. Her actions resulted in minimal losses for her forces.<ref name=FMLA94/><ref name=TDR11/><ref>''The Dragon Roars (scenario pack)'', p. 36</ref><ref>''The Dragon Roars (scenario pack)'', p. 13</ref> Though the battle of Lonaconing was anticlimactic, it did result in a newfound respect and camaraderie between the Fifteenth and Fourth Arkab Legion, leading to the exchange of a lance of BattleMechs.<ref name=FMLA94/>   
  
 
Afterward, the Regulars were returned to Hood IV.<ref name=SS50/> During Operation Bulldog, the unit's auxiliary heavy tank unit took part in a raid against the Jade Falcons, where they performed admirably despite losses of a battalion's worth of vehicles.<ref name=FMLA94/>
 
Afterward, the Regulars were returned to Hood IV.<ref name=SS50/> During Operation Bulldog, the unit's auxiliary heavy tank unit took part in a raid against the Jade Falcons, where they performed admirably despite losses of a battalion's worth of vehicles.<ref name=FMLA94/>
  
 
===FedCom Civil War===
 
===FedCom Civil War===
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When the [[FedCom Civil War]] finally broke out in [[3063]], the 15th Lyran managed to avoid the conflict itself. They were, however, drawn into the fighting when the [[FedCom Civil War#The Jade Falcon Offensive|Jade Falcons chose to take advantage]].
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When the [[FedCom Civil War]] finally broke out in [[3063]], the Fifteenth Lyran managed to avoid the conflict itself. They were, however, drawn into the fighting when the [[FedCom Civil War#The Jade Falcon Offensive|Jade Falcons chose to take advantage]].
  
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After the [[Blair Atholl]] agreement, [[General]] [[Adam Steiner]] sent them to retake [[Adelaide]] in May of [[3065]]. There they drove off the [[1st Falcon Swoop (Clan Jade Falcon)|1<sup>st</sup> Falcon Swoop Cluster]] by May, inflicting heavy losses on the [[Freeborn|freebirth]] clan warriors.<ref name=FMU171>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 171, "15th Lyran Regulars"</ref> <ref name=FCCW185>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 185</ref> <ref name=FCCW112>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 112</ref>
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After the [[Blair Atholl]] agreement, [[General]] [[Adam Steiner]] sent them to retake [[Adelaide]] in May of [[3065]]. There they drove off the [[1st Falcon Swoop (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Swoop Cluster]] by May, inflicting heavy losses on the [[Freeborn|freebirth]] clan warriors.<ref name=FMU171>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 171, "15th Lyran Regulars"</ref> <ref name=FCCW185>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 185</ref> <ref name=FCCW112>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 112</ref>
  
 
Afterwards, they were transported to [[Zhongshan]].<ref name=FCCW185/>
 
Afterwards, they were transported to [[Zhongshan]].<ref name=FCCW185/>
  
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In the aftermath of the war, the 15th Lyran Regulars remained on Zhongshan at about 80 percent strength. At this point, only about a quarter of their BattleMech forces were considered upgraded, though they did boast a small amount of Clan salvage. <ref name=FMU178>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 178, "LAAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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In the aftermath of the war, the Fifteenth Lyran Regulars remained on Zhongshan at about 80 percent strength. At this point, only about a quarter of their BattleMech forces were considered upgraded, though they did boast a small amount of Clan salvage. <ref name=FMU178>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 178, "LAAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
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The 15th was later reassigned to [[Melissia]], where they formed the core of the world's defense. As Melissia served as a staging ground for the assault to drive the Blakists off of [[Tharkad]], the 15th wound up working alongside the Lyran forces that freed that world. The rest of the [[Jihad]] found the 15th guarding Melissia from all attackers.<ref name="frlaaf13">''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 13</ref>
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The Fifteenth was later reassigned to [[Melissia]], where they formed the core of the world's defense. As Melissia served as a staging ground for the assault to drive the Blakists off of [[Tharkad]], the Fifteenth wound up working alongside the Lyran forces that freed that world. The rest of the [[Jihad]] found the Fifteenth guarding Melissia from all attackers.<ref name="frlaaf13">''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 13</ref>
  
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Two companies of the 15th were split off to form the core of a rebuilt [[11th Lyran Regulars]]. After that they were assigned to take [[Megrez]]. The Fifteenth quickly took the world after inflicting heavy casualties on the defenders through the extensive use of [[Clan]]-spec equipment.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 102</ref>
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Two companies of the Fifteenth were split off to form the core of a rebuilt [[11th Lyran Regulars|Eleventh Lyran Regulars]]. After that they were assigned to take [[Megrez]]. The Fifteenth quickly took the world after inflicting heavy casualties on the defenders through the extensive use of [[Clan]]-spec equipment.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 102</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 3rd Lyran Regulars'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 3rd Lyran Regulars'''
 
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|{{LyranRankInline|Leutnant General}}
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|[[Leutnant-General]]
 
|[[Lisa Orsini]]
 
|[[Lisa Orsini]]
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|[[3042]]-[[3067]]<ref name=20YU28/><ref name=ORp21/><ref name=FMLA94/><ref name=FCCW112/><ref name=FMU178/>
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|[[3042]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20YU28/><ref name=ORp21/><ref name=FMLA94/><ref name=FCCW112/><ref name=FMU178/>
 
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|{{LyranRankInline|Colonel}}
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|[[Colonel]]
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|[[Lilly Anne Crofton]]<ref name=FM3085p107>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 107, "LAAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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|[[Lilly Anne Crofton]]
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|[[3085]]
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|[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p107>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 107, "LAAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
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|{{LyranRankInline|Colonel}}
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|Colonel
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|[[Steve Riveras]]<ref name=FM:3145p132>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 132, "Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces - Coventry Province"</ref>
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|[[Steve Riveras]]
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|[[3145]]
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|[[3145]]<ref name=FM:3145p132>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 132, "Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces - Coventry Province"</ref>
 
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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Composed primarily of [[Heavy 'Mech|heavy]] and [[Assault 'Mech|assault]] 'Mechs, the 15th generally engaged in stand-up style fighting.<ref name=FMLA94/>  
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Composed primarily of [[Heavy 'Mech|heavy]] and [[Assault 'Mech|assault]] 'Mechs, the Fifteenth generally engaged in stand-up fighting.<ref name=FMLA94/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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'''15th Lyran Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 120, "Deployment Table"</ref>
 
'''15th Lyran Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 120, "Deployment Table"</ref>
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
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'''13th Lyran Regulars ''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable) <ref name= FSSp139 >’’ First Succession War’’, p. 139</ref>
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'''13th Lyran Regulars ''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable) <ref name= FSSp139 >''First Succession War'', p. 139</ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Ayacucho]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 42 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Aigle]]. <ref name= FSSp139/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Ayacucho]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 42 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Aigle]]. <ref name= FSSp139/>
 
=== 2830 ===
 
=== 2830 ===
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'''13th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable) <ref name=2ndSSp99>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 99 </ref>
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'''13th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable) <ref name=2ndSSp99>''Second Succession War'', p. 99 </ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Aigle]] with an operational readiness of 109 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp99/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Aigle]] with an operational readiness of 109 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp99/>
 
=== 2864 ===
 
=== 2864 ===
 
'''13th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp99/>
 
'''13th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp99/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Borden]] with an operational readiness of 78 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp99/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Borden]] with an operational readiness of 78 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp99/>
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===3025===
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'''15th Lyran Regulars ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HSTLCp118>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 118, "LCAF Deployment Table"</ref>
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: Note:  At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Hood IV]].  <ref name=HSTLCp118/>
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===3040===
 
===3040===
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'''15th Lyran Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 137 </ref>
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'''15th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p137/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Hood IV]].  <ref name = HWo3039p137 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137 </ref>
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
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'''15th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=20YU28/>
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'''15th Lyran Regulars ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name = 20yup28/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Hood IV]]. <ref name=20YU28/>
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:* CO: Leftenant General [[Lisa Orsini]] <ref name = 20yup28/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Hood IV]]. <ref name = 20yup28>''20 Year Update'', p. 28</ref>
  
 
===3054===
 
===3054===
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'''15th Lyran Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=ORp21>''Objective Raids'', p. 21, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><br>
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'''15th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name = ORp21/>
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CO: Leutnant General Lisa Orsini<br>
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:* CO: Leftenant General Lisa Orsini <ref name = ORp21/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Hood IV]].  <ref name = ORp21>''Objective Raids'', p. 21</ref>  
  
 
===3062-3067===
 
===3062-3067===
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'''15th Lyran Regulars Combat Auxiliary''' (Four [[company|Companies]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMLA94/><ref name=FMU178/><br>
 
'''15th Lyran Regulars Combat Auxiliary''' (Four [[company|Companies]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMLA94/><ref name=FMU178/><br>
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CO: Hauptmann Viktor Erdmann <br>
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CO: Hauptmann [[Viktor Erdmann]] <br>
  
 
===3079===
 
===3079===
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'''15th Lyran Regulars'''
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'''Fifteenth Lyran Regulars ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name =“frlcaf13“>'' Field Report: FWLM'' , p. 13</ref>
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The unit was at three-quarters of its pre-[[Jihad]] strength.<ref name="frlaaf13"/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Melissia]].<ref name =“frlcaf13“/> The unit was at three quarters of its pre-[[Jihad]] strength.<ref name="frlaaf13"/>
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
 
'''15th Lyran Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p107/><br>
 
'''15th Lyran Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p107/><br>
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CO: Colonel Lilly Anne Crofton<br>
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CO: Colonel [[Lilly Anne Crofton]]<br>
  
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'''15th Lyran Regulars Infantry Brigade''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p107/>  
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'''15th Lyran Regulars Infantry Brigade''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p107/><br>
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CO: Colonel Lori Baxter<br>
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CO: Colonel [[Lori Baxter]]<br>
  
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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* The insignia of the 15<sup>th</sup> Lyran Regulars is a blackjack on a pair of gloves. <ref name=FMLA94/>
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* In ''[[The Dragon Roars]] (scenario pack)'', the 15th Lyran is listed as an [[RCT#Regimental Combat Team|Regimental Combat Team]]. <ref name=TDR11/> This is not reflected by any of the other publications either before or after, which list the Regulars having only a few companies of armor support.
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* In ''[[The Dragon Roars]] (scenario pack)'', the 15th Lyran is listed as an [[RCT#Regimental Combat Team|Regimental Combat Team]]. <ref name=TDR11/> This is not reflected by any of the other publications either before or after, which list the Regulars having having only a few companies of armor support.  
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[The Dragon Roars]] (scenario pack)''
 
* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''
 
* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]''
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15th Lyran Regulars
Nickname The Bully Boys
Affiliation Lyran Commonwealth
Parent Command Lyran Regulars

The Fifteenth Lyran Regulars, known as the "Bully Boys" [1] was a BattleMech regiment in service to House Steiner. It has historically claimed the homeworld of Hood IV.

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

By 3025, the Fifteenth Lyran Regulars was based on Hood IV, guarding the Commonwealth's border with the Periphery. [2]

In 3027, the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces launched Operation Thor, a major military exercise designed to show off its military might involving the relocation of dozens of BattleMech and conventional regiments. This also included the Fifteenth Lyran being relocated to Tamar on the Draconis Combine border without arousing suspicion.[3] [4]

Fourth Succession War[edit]

At the start of the Fourth Succession War in 3028, the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces launched Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, the largest Lyran invasion of the Draconis Combine in centuries. The Fifteenth Lyran Regulars were sent to invade Weingarten in the Rasalhague Military District. Weingarten was defended by the First Sun Zhang Academy Cadre, commanded by Isoroku Kurita, nephew of Coordinator Takashi Kurita. As the Cadre was split into battalions spread across the planet, the Fifteenth Lyran was able to easily crush the Sun Zhang First Battalion composed of green troops before moving on. Despite the Cadre's fanaticism, they were routed by the more experienced Fifteenth Lyran in less than a week. A Kuritan Tank regiment effectively sacrificed itself so the remnants of the Cadre could retreat. The Fifteenth Lyran Regulars gained operational control of the planet in less than ten days. [5] [3] [4]

The Fifteenth Lyran Regulars would attempt to follow up this success with an attack on Memmingen, where they faced the remnants of the First Cadre, the mercenary Vandelay's Valkyries, and several regiments of determined local militia. Though they were successful in finishing off the First Cadre, they faced a long and hard campaign against the remaining Kuritan forces. When the Combine began to send reinforcements, the Fifteenth was forced to withdraw.[3] [4]

After the war, the Regulars remained on the Combine border until the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic in 3034. At this point, it was returned to its homeworld of Hood IV. [3]

The War of 3039[edit]

A decade later, the now-united Federated Commonwealth, under First Prince Hanse Davion, planned to end the threat of the Draconis Combine permanently, launching the War of '39. The 15th Lyran was briefly relocated to Port Moseby in preparation for another wave of attacks into the Combine. When the Combine unexpectedly counterattacked, the Commonwealth invasion was canceled. The Regulars ultimately returned to Hood IV without seeing any combat.[6]

Hood IV[edit]

The Fifteenth Regulars would remain on their homeworld for nearly twenty years after the War of '39. Though still possessed of a solid reputation, they were primarily confined to fending off pirate attacks. When the military was reorganized into the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth, Hood IV and the Regulars were included as part of the newly formed Periphery March.[7][3]

When the Clan Invasion struck the Inner Sphere, the Regulars were somewhat disappointed to not to be sent to the front, seeing combat only against pirate groups fleeing the Clans. Nevertheless, by the time the Invasion was halted in 3052, Hood IV was a mere four jumps from the Jade Falcon border. Their situation did not change significantly when, in 3057, Archon-Regent Katherine Steiner-Davion split the Lyran Alliance from the Commonwealth, though Hood IV was now part of the newly formed Melissia Theater, answering to General Sharon Bryan.[3] [8]

Operation BULLDOG[edit]

In 3058, the rulers of the Inner Sphere formed the Second Star League, designed to end the Clan threat once and for all. The Fifteenth Lyran Regulars were chosen to join the new Star League Defense Force and to participate in Operation BULLDOG, the annihilation of Clan Smoke Jaguar. [9]

Based on Lonaconing, the Fifteenth saw action during the Jaguar counterattack, facing the Jaguars' Twenty-seventh Garrison Cluster (part of Omega Galaxy) and fighting alongside the Fourth Arkab Legion. Instead of proceeding with a direct assault, the Jaguars used a series of feints that gave the defending forces time to organize and inflict damage on the Clan attackers, most in small engagements. By August of 3059, the Jaguars ordered a general retreat from the Inner Sphere. The Twenty-seventh Garrison Cluster withdrew with minimal losses, having inflicted little damage on the Fifteenth Lyran or Fourth Arkab. Though the Fifteenth's commander was criticized somewhat for not pursuing the Jaguars more aggressively, it should be noted her orders were to hold the planet, not to destroy the enemy. Her actions resulted in minimal losses for her forces.[3][9][10][11] Though the battle of Lonaconing was anticlimactic, it did result in a newfound respect and camaraderie between the Fifteenth and Fourth Arkab Legion, leading to the exchange of a lance of BattleMechs.[3]

Afterward, the Regulars were returned to Hood IV.[8] During Operation Bulldog, the unit's auxiliary heavy tank unit took part in a raid against the Jade Falcons, where they performed admirably despite losses of a battalion's worth of vehicles.[3]

FedCom Civil War[edit]

When the FedCom Civil War finally broke out in 3063, the Fifteenth Lyran managed to avoid the conflict itself. They were, however, drawn into the fighting when the Jade Falcons chose to take advantage.

After the Blair Atholl agreement, General Adam Steiner sent them to retake Adelaide in May of 3065. There they drove off the First Falcon Swoop Cluster by May, inflicting heavy losses on the freebirth clan warriors.[12] [13] [14]

Afterwards, they were transported to Zhongshan.[13]

In the aftermath of the war, the Fifteenth Lyran Regulars remained on Zhongshan at about 80 percent strength. At this point, only about a quarter of their BattleMech forces were considered upgraded, though they did boast a small amount of Clan salvage. [15]

Jihad[edit]

The Fifteenth was later reassigned to Melissia, where they formed the core of the world's defense. As Melissia served as a staging ground for the assault to drive the Blakists off of Tharkad, the Fifteenth wound up working alongside the Lyran forces that freed that world. The rest of the Jihad found the Fifteenth guarding Melissia from all attackers.[16]

Two companies of the Fifteenth were split off to form the core of a rebuilt Eleventh Lyran Regulars. After that they were assigned to take Megrez. The Fifteenth quickly took the world after inflicting heavy casualties on the defenders through the extensive use of Clan-spec equipment.[17]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 3rd Lyran Regulars
Leutnant-General Lisa Orsini 3042 - 3067[7][18][3][14][15]
Colonel Lilly Anne Crofton 3085[19]
Colonel Steve Riveras 3145[20]

Tactics[edit]

Composed primarily of heavy and assault 'Mechs, the Fifteenth generally engaged in stand-up fighting.[3]

Composition History[edit]

3025[edit]

15th Lyran Regulars (Regular/Reliable)[21]

2786 - 2821[edit]

13th Lyran Regulars (Regiment/Green/Questionable) [22]

Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Ayacucho. In 2821 the command was reduced to 42 percent of its strength and was deployed on Aigle. [22]

2830[edit]

13th Lyran Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Questionable) [23]

Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Aigle with an operational readiness of 109 percent. [23]

2864[edit]

13th Lyran Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [23]

Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Borden with an operational readiness of 78 percent. [23]

3025[edit]

15th Lyran Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[24]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Hood IV. [24]

3040[edit]

15th Lyran Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[25]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Hood IV. [25]

3050[edit]

15th Lyran Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [26]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Hood IV. [26]

3054[edit]

15th Lyran Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [18]

  • CO: Leftenant General Lisa Orsini [18]
Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Hood IV. [18]

3062-3067[edit]

15th Lyran Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[3][15]
CO: Colonel Lisa Orsini

15th Lyran Regulars Combat Auxiliary (Four Companies/Green/Questionable)[3][15]
CO: Hauptmann Viktor Erdmann

3079[edit]

Fifteenth Lyran Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [27]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Melissia.[27] The unit was at three quarters of its pre-Jihad strength.[16]

3085[edit]

15th Lyran Regulars (Regular/Reliable)[19]
CO: Colonel Lilly Anne Crofton

15th Lyran Regulars Infantry Brigade (Green/Questionable)[19]
CO: Colonel Lori Baxter

3145[edit]

15th Lyran Regulars (Regular/Reliable)[20]
CO: Colonel Steve Riveras

Notes[edit]

  • In The Dragon Roars (scenario pack), the 15th Lyran is listed as an Regimental Combat Team. [9] This is not reflected by any of the other publications either before or after, which list the Regulars having only a few companies of armor support.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth) p. 77
  2. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 120
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 94, "15th Lyran Regulars Unit Profile"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 44
  5. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 50
  6. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 137
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 20 Year Update, p. 28, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Shattered Sphere, p. 50
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 The Dragon Roars (scenario pack), p. 11
  10. ↑ The Dragon Roars (scenario pack), p. 36
  11. ↑ The Dragon Roars (scenario pack), p. 13
  12. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 171, "15th Lyran Regulars"
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 185
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 112
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 178, "LAAF Deployment Table - 3067"
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Field Report: LAAF, p. 13
  17. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 102
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Objective Raids, p. 21
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Field Manual: 3085, p. 107, "LAAF Deployment Table - 3085"
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. 132, "Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces - Coventry Province"
  21. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 120, "Deployment Table"
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 First Succession War, p. 139
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 Second Succession War, p. 99
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 118, "LCAF Deployment Table"
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 137
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 20 Year Update, p. 28
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Field Report: FWLM , p. 13

Bibliography[edit]

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