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| image          = [[File:Galedon Regulars 16th logo.png|150px|Insignia of the 16th Galedon Regulars]]
 
| image          = [[File:Galedon Regulars 16th logo.png|150px|Insignia of the 16th Galedon Regulars]]
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| Previous Designation =  
 
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| Nickname      = The Keepers of Treasures
 
| Nickname      = The Keepers of Treasures
| Affiliation    = [[Draconis Combine]]
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| Affiliation    = Draconis Combine
 
| Parent Command = [[Galedon Regulars]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Galedon Regulars]]
 
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==History==
 
==History==
 
=== Star League Era ===
 
=== 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>
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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 swathe 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.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp12"/>
  
 
===Third Succession War===
 
===Third Succession War===
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===Fourth Succession War===
 
===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>
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During the war, the Sixteenth engaged [[Wolf's Dragoons]] on [[Glenmora]].
  
 
===Ronin War===
 
===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>
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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===
 
===War of 3039===
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===Jihad===
 
===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>
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Based on [[Senorbi]] during the [[Jihad]] the Sixteenth Galedon Regulars took heavy losses from [[Black Dragon Society]] sympathizers and ''yakuza'' forces. Between the terror attacks of the ''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>
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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 wasn't 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===
 
===Dark Age===
 
====Late Dark Age Era====
 
====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>
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During the 3130s, the unit would remain stationed on the Raven Alliance border, which 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====
 
====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>
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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 number of command outputs.  However, the specialized Battle Armor elements from Strikers' 302nd Amphibious Platoon would end up conducting a daring raid while FedSuns prisoners would being transported by watercraft. The Regulars would ultimately force the Strykers to withdraw from the planet, however take 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==
 
==Officers==
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 16th Galedon Regulars'''
 
| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 16th Galedon Regulars'''
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| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Bray Siglain]]||[[2828]]<ref name=SSWp33>''Second Succession War'', p. 33: "Operation AKAI KAZE"</ref>
 
 
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| ''[[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]]''||[[Francisco Bevier]]||[[3025]] - [[3033]]<ref name=HKp134>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 134: "Deployment Table - 3025"</ref><ref name=FMDC63/>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Ailill Coenen]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p50>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 50: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
| ''Tai-sa''||[[Ailill Coenen]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p50>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 50: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Nanami Kamata]]||[[3145]]-[[3150]]<ref name=FM3145p65>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 65</ref><ref name=SF>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 81</ref>
 
 
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===3025===
 
===3025===
This unit was specialized in city fighting skills.<ref name=HKDCp143>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 143: "Galedon Regulars"</ref>
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This unit is 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===
 
===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/>
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The Sixteenth relies on reconnaissance from its detachment of VTOL craft.  This aids them in the urban combat that is their specialty, as VTOLs perform admirably in such terrain, while aerospace fighters do not fight as efficiently in it.<ref name=FMDC63/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Cimeron]] with an operational readiness of 112 percent.<ref name=2SWp97/>
 
: 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===
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=== 2864 ===
 
'''16th Galedon Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp97/>
 
'''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/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Colia]] with an operational readiness of 91 percent.<ref name=2SWp97/>
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===3145===
 
===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>
 
'''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
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*CO: ''Tai-sa'' Nanami Kamata)
 
* BattleMech Unit Note: The BattleMech unit is at 65% fighting strength, with technology rating of A.
 
* 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)
 
'''Raven Hunters''' aerospace fighter [[Wing (Military Unit)|wing]] (Veteran Skilled/Fanatical Loyalty)
*CO: ''Sho-sa'' [[Carol Hudson]]
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*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>
 
* 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)
 
'''Nest Reavers''' Armor Regiment (Elite Skilled/Reliable Loyalty)
*CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Wilber Little]]
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*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>
 
* 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)
 
'''252nd Battlesuit Infantry''' Battle Armor Regiment (Veteran Skilled/Reliable Loyalty)
*CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Bernard Martins]]
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*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>
 
* 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>
  
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries!]]''
 
 
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''

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