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−	The Sixteenth was assigned to assault [[Thestria]] and remove the [[AFFS]] forces that were on the world. The [[The Dioscuri| Dioscuri's Castor Regiment]] faced the Sixteenth and engaged in a bloody series of battles that inflicted heavy losses on the Regulars.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 107</ref> The [[First Proserpina Hussars]] arrived to support the Regulars, and the CO of the Hussars offered the mercenaries a chance to withdraw. Outraged by this, ''Tai-sa'' Leonard Kobayashi (a strong traditionalist) ordered his Sixteenth Regulars to attack the mercenaries. The Dioscuri troops destroyed the Regulars battalion while the Proserpina Hussars just watched. The mercenaries then took as much salvage from the wreck of the Regulars as they could and left the world. ''Tai-sa'' Kobayashi and several other high–ranking officers committed ''seppuku'' to atone for their poor performance.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 108</ref>	+	The Sixteenth was assigned to assault [[Thestria]] and remove the [[AFFS]] forces that were on the world. The [[The Dioscuri| Dioscuri's Castor Regiment]] faced the Sixteenth and engaged in a bloody series of battles that inflicted heavy losses on the Regulars.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 107</ref> The [[First Proserpina Hussars]] arrived to support the Regulars, and the CO of the Hussars offered the mercenaries a chance to withdraw. Outraged by this, ''Tai-sa'' Leonard Kobayashi (a strong traditionalist) ordered his Sixteenth Regulars to attack the mercenaries. The Dioscuri troops destroyed the Regulars battalion while the Proserpina Hussars just watched. The mercenaries then took as much salvage from the wreck of the Regulars as they could and left the world. ''Tai-sa'' Kobayashi and several other high ranking officers committed ''seppuku'' to atone for their poor performance.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 108</ref>
	The unit's new commander worked hard to improve the unit's reputation which had suffered because of their commander's actions during the [[Ronin War]] and their performance in the [[War of 3039]]. For the next thirty years, the Sixteenth was used only as a garrison force, seeing little combat.<ref name=FMDC63/>		The unit's new commander worked hard to improve the unit's reputation which had suffered because of their commander's actions during the [[Ronin War]] and their performance in the [[War of 3039]]. For the next thirty years, the Sixteenth was used only as a garrison force, seeing little combat.<ref name=FMDC63/>

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{{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | image = [[File:Galedon Regulars 16th logo.png|150px|Insignia of the 16th Galedon Regulars]] | Designation = Sixteenth Galedon Regulars | formed = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765DCMSp12"/> | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = The Keepers of Treasures | Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] | Parent Command = [[Galedon Regulars]] | Sub-Command = }} ==History== === Star League Era === During the [[Star League era]] the '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' shared a common structure with the other regiments of the Galedon Regulars, due to the threat posed by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]]. This common structure saw the Sixteenth assigned a group of conventional regiments for support - five armor regiments and five infantry regiments, an artillery regiment and a reinforced [[aerospace fighter]] [[Wing (Formation)|wing]]. Second only to the [[Sword of Light]] regiments in priority, the various Galedon Regulars regiments had excellent levels of supplies, and a high level of access to new [[BattleMech]]s and equipment. However, despite this combined-arms organization, the pervading belief among DCMS [[MechWarrior|MechWarriors]] of their own supremacy over conventional assets caused notable animosity between the Regulars' BattleMech officers and those of their conventional support.<ref>''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 12, 'Galedon Regulars'</ref> ===Third Succession War=== In [[3025]] the unit was stationed on [[Oshika]].<ref name=HKp134/> ===Fourth Succession War=== During the war, the Sixteenth participated in the campaign against [[Wolf's Dragoons]], facing them on [[Glenmora]] and [[Crossing]].<ref>''Operation Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries!'', pp. 26-29</ref> ===Ronin War=== The Sixteenth fought well during the Third and Fourth Succession Wars, but was relegated to garrison duty in [[3033]] after offending the Warlord of Galedon. During the [[Ronin War]], the unit's commander threatened to side with the rebellious Warlord of Dieron unless his unit was given a better assignment. This action damaged the unit's reputation and priority listing for new equipment. The commanding officer who threatened to side with the ''ronin'' forces was relieved of command.<ref name=FMDC63>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 63: "Sixteenth Galedon Regulars Unit Profile"</ref> ===War of 3039=== The Sixteenth was assigned to assault [[Thestria]] and remove the [[AFFS]] forces that were on the world. The [[The Dioscuri| Dioscuri's Castor Regiment]] faced the Sixteenth and engaged in a bloody series of battles that inflicted heavy losses on the Regulars.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 107</ref> The [[First Proserpina Hussars]] arrived to support the Regulars, and the CO of the Hussars offered the mercenaries a chance to withdraw. Outraged by this, ''Tai-sa'' Leonard Kobayashi (a strong traditionalist) ordered his Sixteenth Regulars to attack the mercenaries. The Dioscuri troops destroyed the Regulars battalion while the Proserpina Hussars just watched. The mercenaries then took as much salvage from the wreck of the Regulars as they could and left the world. ''Tai-sa'' Kobayashi and several other high ranking officers committed ''seppuku'' to atone for their poor performance.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 108</ref> The unit's new commander worked hard to improve the unit's reputation which had suffered because of their commander's actions during the [[Ronin War]] and their performance in the [[War of 3039]]. For the next thirty years, the Sixteenth was used only as a garrison force, seeing little combat.<ref name=FMDC63/> ===Dominion War=== The Sixteenth and the [[Second Genyosha]] recaptured [[Marduk]] from attacking [[Draconis March]] forces. They also went on to take [[Breed]] away from the [[Federated Suns]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 108</ref> ===Jihad=== Based on [[Senorbi]] during the [[Jihad]] the Sixteenth Galedon Regulars took heavy losses from [[Black Dragon Society]] sympathizers and rogue ''yakuza'' forces. Between the terror attacks of the traitor ''yakuza'' and the influence of the Black Dragons, the Sixteenth found more than half its equipment and warriors destroyed. At the close of the Jihad they remained on Senorbi.<ref name=frdc10>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 10</ref> The Sixteenth responded to the ''yakuza'' attacks by eliminating most of the ''yakuza'' on Senorbi. The Sixteenth spent the rest of the Jihad defending the Combine's border with the [[Outworlds Alliance]] as a counter to adventurism by [[Clan Snow Raven]]. The Ravens never jumped the border however. Later, the DCMS High Command ordered the Sixteenth to take [[Budingen]] from the Snow Ravens after the Clan took that world. The Sixteenth was unable able to do so, but did inflict heavy losses on the [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Snow Raven)|Gamma Galaxy]] defenders.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 40</ref> ===Dark Age=== ====Late Dark Age Era==== During the 3130s, the unit would remain stationed on the Raven Alliance border, where it would focus on specializing its tactics to cope with Clan Snow Raven raids and possible attacks of their own against them. Notably, Regiment would be enhanced with three additional conventional forces. These would include a Combat Vehicle Regiment, named Nest Reavers, focused around assault tanks and fast hovercraft. The unit's infantry regiment, the 252nd would enhanced with Assault Battle Armor. The Regulars' aerospace attachment, Raven Hunters, is focus their specialization on ground assault, while notably less skilled engaging enemies in space.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 54: Galedon Regulars/Sixteenth Galedon Regulars - 3145 Regulars' specializations noted for their ground and air elements while on the border defending against Snow Ravens are noted</ref> ====3144 Invasion of the Federated Suns==== In [[3144]] the Sixteenth Galedon attacked [[McGehee]] as part of the Draconis Combine's advance into the [[Federated Suns]]. There they faced the [[Fourth Robinson Strikers]]. The Regulars ground down the Strikers' positions and overtook a number of command outputs. However, the specialized Battle Armor elements from the Strikers' 302nd Amphibious Platoon would end up conducting a daring raid while FedSuns prisoners were being transported by watercraft. The Regulars would ultimately force the Strikers to withdraw from the planet, however the Regulars took heavy casualties in the process.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 6: Sea Fox amphibious armor - Background of Armor feature the more details of the events on McGehee with against Fourth Robinson Strikers</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 18</ref> They were also part of the attack on [[Rowe]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 8, 48</ref> During the assault on [[Rowe]], their assault company was filled with ''[[Tenshi]]'' [[OmniMech]]s. They would conduct campaign that would lead to destruction of the Rowe militia and ultimately level its capital of Kirstie.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 54: Galedon Regulars/Sixteenth Galedon Regulars - 3145 Update of the unit activities during the war and against the Ravens</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 48</ref> ==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="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 16th Galedon Regulars''' |- | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Bray Siglain]]||[[2828]]<ref name=SSWp33>''Second Succession War'', p. 33: "Operation AKAI KAZE"</ref> |- | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Francisco Bevier]]||[[3025]] - [[3033]]<ref name=HKp134>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 134: "Deployment Table - 3025"</ref><ref name=FMDC63/> |- | ''Tai-sa''||[[Leonard Kobayashi]]||[[3039]]<ref name=FMDC63/> |- | ''Tai-sa''||[[William Tohiro]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20Yp41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp26>''Objective Raids'', p. 26: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMDC63/><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> |- | ''Tai-sa''||[[Ailill Coenen]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p50>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 50: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |- | ''Tai-sa''||[[Nanami Kamata]]||[[3145]]-[[3150]]<ref name=FM3145p65>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 65</ref><ref name=SF>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 81</ref> |- |} ==Tactics== ===2765=== Due to the high number of [[Sun Zhang Military Academy]] and [[Galedon Military Academy]] recruits within the Galedon Regulars, the Regulars often displayed fanatical loyalty and courage. However, the elitism displayed by these same recruits led to poor coordination between the Regulars and the attached conventional forces, who were often used as cannon fodder.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp12"/> ===3025=== This unit was specialized in city fighting skills.<ref name=HKDCp143>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 143: "Galedon Regulars"</ref> ===3028=== The Sixteenth was a generally competent regiment with superb reconnaissance capabilities due to its abundance of VTOL craft.<ref>''Operation Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries!'', p. 14 'Sixteenth Galedon Regulars'</ref> ===3063=== The Sixteenth relied on reconnaissance from its detachment of VTOL craft. This aided them in the urban combat that was their specialty, as VTOLs perform admirably in such terrain, while aerospace fighters do not fight as efficiently in it.<ref name=FMDC63/> ==Composition History== === 2765 === '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765DCMSp12">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 12: "Galedon Regulars"</ref> :- At this point in time the Sixteenth was based on [[Delacruz]].<ref name="FR2765DCMSp12"/> === 2786–2821 === '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp137">''First Succession War'', p. 137: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery"</ref> :- At this point in time the Sixteenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on [[Delacruz]] and was operating at full strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> In 2821 the unit was stationed on [[Cimeron]] and had been reduced to just below half-strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> === 2830 === '''16th Galedon Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp97>''Second Succession War'', p. 97</ref> : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Cimeron]] with an operational readiness of 112 percent.<ref name=2SWp97/> ===2864=== '''16th Galedon Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp97/> : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Colia]] with an operational readiness of 91 percent.<ref name=2SWp97/> ===3025=== '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HKp134/> :* CO: ''[[General]]'' Francisco Bevier :Note: This 16th Galedon Regulars were classified as a medium unit.<ref name=HKDCp143/> At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Oshika]].<ref name=HKp134/> ===3040=== '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p138/> :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Oshika]].<ref name=HWo3039p138>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138</ref> ===3050-3054=== '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp41/><ref name=ORp26/> * CO: ''Tai-sa'' William Tohiro<ref name=20Yp41/> : Note: At this point in time (3050) the unit was stationed on Oshika.<ref name=20Yp41/> ===3059=== '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC63/> * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' William Tohiro :* XO/2nd Battalion: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Anna Yokashia * 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Gage Van Buren '''Sixteenth Aerospace''' (Flight/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC63/> * Wing Commander: ''[[Chu-i]]'' Tyler Nohiritsu '''252nd Regular Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC63/> * Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Blaine Edwards ===3067=== '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' BattleMech Regiment (Regular Veteran/Reliable Loyalty)<ref name=FMUp116/> * CO: ''Tai-sa'' William Tohiro ===3079=== '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' (Reinforced Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="frdcms10">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 10</ref> : Note: As of [[3079]], the Sixteenth found itself without 55 percent of its nominal strength, but was fully upgraded. At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Senorbi]].<ref name=frdc10/> ===3085=== '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' BattleMech Regiment (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p50/> * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ailill Coenen ===3145=== '''Sixteenth Galedon Regulars''' (2 BattleMech Battalions/Veteran Skilled/Reliable Loyalty)<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', pp. 45, 65: Sixteenth Galedon Regulars - Regiment stats as of 3145, noting additional troops attached regiments and technology Levels</ref> *CO: ''Tai-sa'' Nanami Kamata * BattleMech Unit Note: The BattleMech unit is at 65% fighting strength, with technology rating of A. '''Raven Hunters''' aerospace fighter [[Wing (Military Unit)|wing]] (Veteran Skilled/Fanatical Loyalty) *CO: ''Sho-sa'' [[Carol Hudson]] * Aerospace fighter Unit Note: Wing is at half strength or refer to as a half-wing. It at 50% fighting Strength, and has Tech Rating of A.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', pp. 45, 65: Sixteenth Galedon Regulars - Fighter Wing's specialty noted ability and its fighting status as of 3145</ref> '''Nest Reavers''' Armor Regiment (Elite Skilled/Reliable Loyalty) *CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Wilber Little]] * Combat Vehicle Unit Note: It is noted that the regiment is built around Assault weight combat vehicles and fast hovercraft. The regiment is at 70% fighting strength and has access has technology rating of A.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', pp. 45, 65: Sixteenth Galedon Regulars - Armor Regiment noted on how it's structured and its fighting status as of 3145</ref> '''252nd Battlesuit Infantry''' Battle Armor Regiment (Veteran Skilled/Reliable Loyalty) *CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Bernard Martins]] * Infantry Unit Note: Infantry unit structured into an Assault Battle Armor unit. The unit as of 3145 was at 60 percent fighting strength, while being rated with A Technology Level.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', pp. 45, 65: Sixteenth Galedon Regulars - Infantry Regiment noted new configuration and its fighting status as of 3145</ref> ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' * ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]'' * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' * ''[[Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries!]]'' * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Galedon Regulars, 016th]]

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