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| image         = [[File:Marikmilitia15th.png]]
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| image   = [[File:Marikmilitia15th.png]]
| Designation    = 15th Marik Militia
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| nickname = The Polyphemus Division
| formed        =
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| parent formation = [[Marik Militia]]
| Disbanded      =
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| formed  =  
| Previous Designation =
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| year    = 3059
| Nickname      = The Polyphemus Division
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| unitname = 15th Marik Militia
| Affiliation    = [[Free Worlds League]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Marik Militia]]
 
| Sub-Command    =  
 
 
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}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
The first nineteen [[Marik Militia]] regiments were all formed prior to [[2650]].
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The first nineteen Marik Militia regiments were all formed prior to [[2650]].
  
 
===Succession Wars===
 
===Succession Wars===
Still recuperating from their losses on [[Loric]] in [[3002]] where they took severe losses in their assault on the coastal city of Tromoth and would not return to full strength until [[3008]],<ref name=FMFWL62>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 62, "15th Marik Militia Unit Profile"</ref> the '''Fifteenth Marik Militia''' was deployed on [[Rochelle]] in mid-[[3007]] following that planet's hard-fought defense against a [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] attack. In the aftermath of the fighting, [[House Marik]] was facing unrest among their numerous battered mercenary commands, and at least one 'Mech duel ensued between elements of the Fifteenth and disgruntled mercenaries. One mercenary unit—[[McFinney's Manglers]]—led an uprising and, together with other mercenaries, fought their way past elements of the Fifteenth to the Arzenburg starport. They would go on to form the famed [[Snord's Irregulars]].
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Still recuperating from their losses on [[Loric]] in [[3002]] where they took severe losses in their assault on the coastal city of Tromoth and would not return to full strength until [[3008]],<ref name=FMFWL62>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 62, "15th Marik Militia Unit Profile"</ref> the 15th Marik Militia was deployed on [[Rochelle]] in mid-[[3007]] following that planet's hard-fought defense against a [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] attack. In the aftermath of the fighting, [[House Marik]] was facing unrest among their numerous battered mercenary commands, and at least one 'Mech duel ensued between elements of the 15th and disgruntled mercenaries. One mercenary unit—[[McFinney's Manglers]]—led an uprising and, together with other mercenaries, fought their way past elements of the 15th to the Arzenburg starport. They would go on to form the famed [[Snord's Irregulars]].
  
In [[3010]], elements of the Fifteenth Marik Militia [[Battle of Uhuru (3010)|clashed with Snord's Irregulars]] on [[Uhuru]]. At the time, the Fifteenth were using experimental jamming equipment.<ref>''Cranston Snord's Irregulars (scenario pack)'', p. 28-29</ref> Later in that year they staged a successful raid against [[Cor Caroli]], obtaining large amounts of valuable engine parts.
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In [[3010]], elements of the 15th Marik Militia clashed with Snord's Irregulars on [[Uhuru]]. At the time, the 15th were using experimental jamming equipment.<ref>''Cranston Snord's Irregulars (scenario pack)'', p. 28-29</ref> Later in that year they staged a successful raid against [[Cor Caroli]], obtaining large amounts of valuable engine parts.
  
 
===Anton's Revolt===
 
===Anton's Revolt===
In [[3015]], the Fifteenth took serious damage from [[Anton Marik]]'s rebel forces.<ref name=FMFWL62/> They had been isolated on [[Berenson]] when Anton Marik adjusted their [[JumpShip]] schedules. The Fifteenth was present on the world, but couldn't get replacement parts or other supplies. With that in mind the [[Third Marik Militia]] and [[Fourth Ducal Guard]] landed on the world. Rather than face them head on the Fifteenth conducted a guerrilla war and a series of fighting withdrawals. These tactics kept them in the field and fighting much longer than the rebel command thought they would. They lost a battalion of troops before they were reinforced by the [[Thirty-first Marik Militia]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 26</ref><ref>''Godfather''</ref>
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In [[3015]] the 15th took serious damage from [[Anton Marik]]'s rebel forces.<ref name=FMFWL62/> They had been isolated on [[Berenson]] when Anton Marik adjusted their [[JumpShip]] schedules. The Fifteenth was present on the world, but couldn't get replacement parts or other supplies. With that in mind the [[3rd Marik Militia]] and [[4th Ducal Guard]] landed on the world. Rather than face them head on the Fifteenth conducted a guerrilla war and a series of fighting withdrawals. These tactics kept them in the field and fighting much longer than the rebel command thought they would. They lost a battalion of troops before they were reinforced by the [[31st Marik Militia]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 26</ref><ref>''Godfather''</ref>
  
 
Eventually the Fourth Ducal Guard was destroyed and the Third Marik Militia withdrew to [[Park Place]]. The Fifteenth pursued them, and after two weeks of heavy fighting the Third surrendered.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 32</ref>
 
Eventually the Fourth Ducal Guard was destroyed and the Third Marik Militia withdrew to [[Park Place]]. The Fifteenth pursued them, and after two weeks of heavy fighting the Third surrendered.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 32</ref>
  
 
===Raiding Liao===
 
===Raiding Liao===
For around a year's time in [[3026]] and [[3027]], the Fifteenth Marik Militia fought alongside the [[Gray Death Legion]] in several raids and missions into [[House Liao]] territory, the Legion and impicitly also the Fifteenth Marik Militia using [[Graham IV]] as a staging area to conduct their campaigns from.
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For around a year's time in [[3026]] and [[3027]] the 15th Marik Militia fought alongside the [[Gray Death Legion]] in several raids and missions into [[House Liao]] territory, the Legion and impicitly also the 15th Marik Militia using [[Graham IV]] as a staging area to conduct their campaigns from.
  
During the attack on [[Sirius V]] in 3027, it was the Fifteenth Marik Militia who was supposed to relieve the Gray Death Legion following the surrender of Sirius V, but Lord Garth of Irian and his [[Irian Guard]] arrived two weeks earlier to conduct the [[Tiantan Massacre]] and frame the Gray Death Legion for the deed, with the Fifteenth still in transit towards the world.<ref>''The Price of Glory''</ref>
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During the attack on [[Sirius V]] in 3027 it was the 15th Marik Militia who was supposed to relieve the Gray Death Legion following the surrender of Sirius V, but Lord Garth of Irian and his [[Irian Guard]] arrived two weeks earlier to conduct the [[Tiantan Massacre]] and frame the Gray Death Legion for the deed, with the 15th still in transit towards the world.<ref>''The Price of Glory''</ref>
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===4th Succession War===
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{{Sectionstub}}
  
 
===Andurien Secession===
 
===Andurien Secession===
The [[Tenth Marik Militia]] and the Fifteenth landed on [[Xanthe III]] in [[3037]]. Expecting to face the [[Third Defenders of Andurien]], the loyalist forces were surprised to find the [[Fifth Defenders of Andurien]] on the world as well. The fighting didn't go well, with the Militia units under heavy fire. The Fifteenth actually shattered when the Fifth Defenders hit their rear flank.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 74</ref>
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The [[10th Marik Militia]] and the Fifteenth landed on [[Xanthe III]] in [[3037]]. Expecting to face the [[3rd Defenders of Andurien]], the loyalist forces were surprised to find the [[5th Defenders of Andurien]] on the world as well. The fighting didn't go well, with the Militia units under heavy fire. The Fifteenth actually shattered when the Fifth Defenders hit their rear flank.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 74</ref>
  
===Operation GUERRERO===
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===Operation Guerrero===
In [[3054]], elements of the Fifteenth took part in the defense of a [[Word of Blake]] HPG Station on [[Berenson]] against mercenaries supposedly hired by [[ComStar]], an incident resulting in the destruction of the station. Later, it was revealed the entire event was orchestrated by the Word of Blake to create a backlash against ComStar. At this time, the unit's command lance consisted entirely of brand-new Word of Blake ''[[Grand Crusader]]''s.<ref>''Null Set'', pp. 4, 8</ref>
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In [[3054]], elements of the 15th took part in the defense of a [[Word of Blake]] HPG Station on [[Berenson]] against mercenaries supposedly hired by [[ComStar]], an incident resulting in the destruction of the station. Later, it was revealed the entire event was orchestrated by the Word of Blake to create a backlash against ComStar. At this time, the unit's command lance consisted entirely of brand-new Word of Blake ''[[Grand Crusader]]''s.<ref>''Null Set'', pp. 4, 8</ref>
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===Operation Bulldog===
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{{Sectionstub}}
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
In [[3067]], the fourth battalion still consisted of primarily [[Word of Blake]] troops.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 149: "15th Marik Militia"</ref>
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In [[3067]] the fourth battalion still consisted of primarily [[Word of Blake]] troops.{{cn}}
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
=== 2765 ===
 
=== 2765 ===
'''Fifteenth Marik Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable).<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp10">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 10, "Marik Militia"</ref>
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'''Fifthteen Marik Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable).<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp10">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 10, "Marik Militia"</ref>
:- At this point in time the Fifteenth was stationed on [[Kalidasa]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp10"/>
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:- At this point in time the Fifthteen was stationed on [[Kalidasa]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp10"/>
 
 
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
'''15th Marik Militia ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FSSp138 >''First Succession War'', p. 138</ref>
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'''15th Marik Militia ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FSSp138 >’’ First Succession War’’, p. 138</ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Kalidasa]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 40 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Savannah]]. <ref name= FSSp138/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Kalidasa]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 40 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Savannah]]. <ref name= FSSp138/>
  
 
=== 2830 ===
 
=== 2830 ===
'''15th Marik Militia''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp98>''Second Succession War'', p. 98 </ref>
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'''15th Marik Militia''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp98>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 98 </ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Savannah]] with an operational readiness of 99 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Savannah]] with an operational readiness of 99 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
 
=== 2864 ===
 
=== 2864 ===
 
'''15th Marik Militia''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
 
'''15th Marik Militia''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Van Diemen IV]] with an operational readiness of 28 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Van Diemen l\]] with an operational readiness of 28 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
  
  
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'''15th Marik Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HMp108/>
 
'''15th Marik Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HMp108/>
 
* CO: Colonel Jake Hawkins
 
* CO: Colonel Jake Hawkins
=== 3028 ===
 
'''15th Marik Militia'''(Regiment\Regular\Reliable)<ref name =HBSp86/>
 
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Wasat]].  <ref name =HBSp86>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p.86</ref>
 
 
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
''' 15th Marik Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p140/>
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''' 15th Marik Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 140 </ref>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Berenson]].<ref name = HWo3039p140>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140</ref>
 
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
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'''15th Marik Militia''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL62/>  
 
'''15th Marik Militia''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL62/>  
 
* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: [[Colonel]] Alex Farragher
 
* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: [[Colonel]] Alex Farragher
** XO: [[Force Commander]] [[Henri Stroud]]
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** XO: [[Force Commander]] Henri Stroud
* 2nd Battalion: Force Commander [[Dusir Uhrir]]
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* 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Dusir Uhrir
* 3rd Battalion: Force Commander [[Salma Mayfield]]
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* 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Salma Mayfield
* 4th Battalion: [[Precentor]] II [[Eric Goodwin]]
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* 4th Battalion: [[Precentor]] II Eric Goodwin
- The 4th [[Battalion]] consists of a [[Word of Blake|WoB]] [[Level III]], the ''Iron Fist''. In [[3062]] this unit was reassigned to the Word of Blake's [[10th Division (Word of Blake)|Tenth Division]] on [[Terra]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref>
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- The 4th [[Battalion]] consists of a [[Word of Blake|WoB]] [[Level III]], the ''Iron Fist''. In [[3062]] this unit was reassigned to the Word of Blake's [[10th Division (Word of Blake)|10th Division]] on [[Terra]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref>
  
 
'''15th Militia Aerospace''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL62/>
 
'''15th Militia Aerospace''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL62/>
* Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] [[Jan Czerny]]
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* Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] Jan Czerny
  
 
'''3rd [[Berenson]] Armored Defenders''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL62/>
 
'''3rd [[Berenson]] Armored Defenders''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL62/>
* Armor Commander: Force Commander [[Anna Warner]]
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* Armor Commander: Force Commander Anna Warner
  
 
- Contains a various mix of armor vehicles <br>
 
- Contains a various mix of armor vehicles <br>
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'''29th Regulan Mechanized Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Qustionable)<ref name=FMFWL62/>
 
'''29th Regulan Mechanized Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Qustionable)<ref name=FMFWL62/>
* Troop Commander: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Glen Mantagena]]
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* Troop Commander: [[Lt. Colonel]] Glen Mantagena
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==Notes==
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[BattleCorps scenarios#Scenario: Twins]]''
 
* ''[[Cranston Snord's Irregulars (scenario pack)]]''
 
* ''[[Cranston Snord's Irregulars (scenario pack)]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
 
 
* ''[[Godfather]]''
 
* ''[[Godfather]]''
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* ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''
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* ''[[Null Set]]'' (Scenario Pack )
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
 
* ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''
 
* ''[[Null Set]]'' (scenario pack)
 
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[The Price of Glory]]''
 
* ''[[The Price of Glory]]''
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[BattleCorps Scenarios#Scenario: Twins|Twins]]'' (BattleCorps scenario)
 
  
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Marik Militia, 15th]]
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Marik Militia, 15th]]

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