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The 16th Legion of Vega was created as a "replacement" for the 14th Legion, which was wiped out by the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] on [[Turtle Bay]], in the early stages of the [[Clan Invasion]]. The unit was constructed from low-ranking academy graduates and warriors already being considered for transfer from their existing units. Officers who were respectable were chosen, even if they were not distinguished.<ref name=FMDC124>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 124, "Unit Profile"</ref> | The 16th Legion of Vega was created as a "replacement" for the 14th Legion, which was wiped out by the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] on [[Turtle Bay]], in the early stages of the [[Clan Invasion]]. The unit was constructed from low-ranking academy graduates and warriors already being considered for transfer from their existing units. Officers who were respectable were chosen, even if they were not distinguished.<ref name=FMDC124>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 124, "Unit Profile"</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:22, 24 December 2010
Contents
History
Formation
The 16th Legion of Vega was created as a "replacement" for the 14th Legion, which was wiped out by the Smoke Jaguars on Turtle Bay, in the early stages of the Clan Invasion. The unit was constructed from low-ranking academy graduates and warriors already being considered for transfer from their existing units. Officers who were respectable were chosen, even if they were not distinguished.[1]
As of 3059, the unit had engaged in no significant actions.
Operation Bulldog
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Dominion War
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Federated Suns Incursion
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Jihad
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Officers
- 3059, Tai-sa Yorishiki Hojo commands the regiment. The XO is Chu-sa Kijuro Nagoya, who is a follower of the old-school bushido philosophy. Officers are permitted to request a transfer from the 16th after one year of service.[1]
- 3067, Tai-sa Lawrence Sheppard[2].
Tactics
The 16th uses artillery-delivered smoke rounds to create favorable battle conditions, either closing with an enemy under cover of the smokescreen or using them to conceal FASCAM-delivered minefields.[1]
Composition History
3059
16th Legion of Vega (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[1]
- CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Yorishiki Hojo
- XO: Chu-sa Kijuro Nagoya
- 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Lawrence Sheppard
- 3rd Battalion: Sho-sa Angela Obuchi
- The unit can count during fights on its 12 OmniMechs, which are supported by 12 No-Dachi's.
3067
16th Legion of Vega (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[2]
- CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Lawrence Sheppard