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| image = [[File:Skyerangers17th.png]] | | image = [[File:Skyerangers17th.png]] | ||
| − | | nickname = Boys of Summer | + | | nickname = The Boys of Summer |
| parent formation = [[Skye Rangers]] | | parent formation = [[Skye Rangers]] | ||
| formed = | | formed = | ||
| year = 3065 | | year = 3065 | ||
| − | | unitname = | + | | unitname = Seventeenth Skye Rangers RCT |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | The '''Seventeenth Skye Rangers''' were stationed on [[New Kyoto]] in [[2765]].<ref name=FR:2765LCAFpp18-19>''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', pp. 18-19, "Skye Rangers" - Regimental Status</ref> | ||
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The entire unit was destroyed during the [[Clan Invasion]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 6</ref> The Seventeenth fought valiantly on [[Barcelona]] and [[Black Earth]], but they sustained heavy losses against [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. The unit was able to withdraw from Barcelona only because a [[JumpShip]] captain disobeyed orders. The withdrawal forced the Seventeenth to leave most of their supporting infantry and armor brigades behind however. This pointless waste of their RCT caused many of the survivors to develop a pro-[[Free Skye]] stance. The unit retained their combat effective status, but then the LAAF High Command transferred most of their skilled officers and soldiers to other units to break up the "disloyal" troops who were pro-Free Skye. The LAAF High Command then used the Seventeenth as a dumping ground for soldiers who were discipline cases, held pro-Victor loyalties, or petty criminals.<ref name=FMLA101/> | The entire unit was destroyed during the [[Clan Invasion]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 6</ref> The Seventeenth fought valiantly on [[Barcelona]] and [[Black Earth]], but they sustained heavy losses against [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. The unit was able to withdraw from Barcelona only because a [[JumpShip]] captain disobeyed orders. The withdrawal forced the Seventeenth to leave most of their supporting infantry and armor brigades behind however. This pointless waste of their RCT caused many of the survivors to develop a pro-[[Free Skye]] stance. The unit retained their combat effective status, but then the LAAF High Command transferred most of their skilled officers and soldiers to other units to break up the "disloyal" troops who were pro-Free Skye. The LAAF High Command then used the Seventeenth as a dumping ground for soldiers who were discipline cases, held pro-Victor loyalties, or petty criminals.<ref name=FMLA101/> | ||
| − | During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the | + | During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the Seventeenth Skye Rangers were pro-Victor. They were defeated on [[Lost]] and their remains tried to join Victor's task force on [[York (LC)|York]]. However General [[Maria Esteban]] pulled a political trick and talked [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] into ordering the Seventeenth to return to [[Skye]] instead.{{cn}} |
| − | In [[3065]], the [[ | + | In [[3065]], the [[Fourth Skye Rangers]], the Seventeenth Skye Rangers, the [[Twenty-second Skye Rangers]] and the [[Thirty-second Lyran Guards]] tried to conquer [[Hesperus II]], but were beaten back by the [[Grey Death Legion]], [[Fifteenth Lyran Guards]] and [[Thirty-sixth Lyran Guards]]. The Skye forces had to retreat.{{cn}} |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | In [[3025]] the unit is commanded by | + | In [[3025]] the unit is commanded by [[Colonel]] Bruce LaBlonc.<ref name=HSp119>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 119 (pdf version), "Unit Deployment Table"</ref> |
| − | As of [[3059]] | + | As of [[3059]] Colonel Karl Prafol assumed the command of the unit, and he was still the commanding officer in [[3062]].<ref name=FMLA101>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 101, "17th Skye Rangers Unit Profile"</ref> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | '''Seventeenth Skye Rangers''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FR:2765LCAFpp18-19/> | ||
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===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Skye Rangers''' (Elite/Questionable)<ref name=HSp119/> |
* CO: ''Colonel'' Bruce LaBlonc | * CO: ''Colonel'' Bruce LaBlonc | ||
===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Skye Rangers''' (Elite/Questionble)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 138 </ref> |
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Skye Rangers''' (Elite/Questionalbe)<ref name=ORp22> ''Objective Raids'', p. 22</ref> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: [[Leftenant General]] Mitchell Simons |
===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Skye Rangers''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMLA101/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Colonel Karl Prafol |
| − | :* Aide: | + | :* Aide: [[Leftenant Colonel]] Antonia Roman |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Storms of Fate]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Storms of Fate]]'' (novel) | ||
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History
The Seventeenth Skye Rangers were stationed on New Kyoto in 2765.[1]
The entire unit was destroyed during the Clan Invasion.[2] The Seventeenth fought valiantly on Barcelona and Black Earth, but they sustained heavy losses against Clan Jade Falcon. The unit was able to withdraw from Barcelona only because a JumpShip captain disobeyed orders. The withdrawal forced the Seventeenth to leave most of their supporting infantry and armor brigades behind however. This pointless waste of their RCT caused many of the survivors to develop a pro-Free Skye stance. The unit retained their combat effective status, but then the LAAF High Command transferred most of their skilled officers and soldiers to other units to break up the "disloyal" troops who were pro-Free Skye. The LAAF High Command then used the Seventeenth as a dumping ground for soldiers who were discipline cases, held pro-Victor loyalties, or petty criminals.[3]
During the FedCom Civil War, the Seventeenth Skye Rangers were pro-Victor. They were defeated on Lost and their remains tried to join Victor's task force on York. However General Maria Esteban pulled a political trick and talked Robert Kelswa-Steiner into ordering the Seventeenth to return to Skye instead.[citation needed]
In 3065, the Fourth Skye Rangers, the Seventeenth Skye Rangers, the Twenty-second Skye Rangers and the Thirty-second Lyran Guards tried to conquer Hesperus II, but were beaten back by the Grey Death Legion, Fifteenth Lyran Guards and Thirty-sixth Lyran Guards. The Skye forces had to retreat.[citation needed]
Officers
In 3025 the unit is commanded by Colonel Bruce LaBlonc.[4]
As of 3059 Colonel Karl Prafol assumed the command of the unit, and he was still the commanding officer in 3062.[3]
Tactics
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Composition History
Seventeenth Skye Rangers (Regular/Questionable)[1]
3025
Seventeenth Skye Rangers (Elite/Questionable)[4]
- CO: Colonel Bruce LaBlonc
3040
Seventeenth Skye Rangers (Elite/Questionble)[5]
3054
Seventeenth Skye Rangers (Elite/Questionalbe)[6]
- CO: Leftenant General Mitchell Simons
3062
Seventeenth Skye Rangers (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[3]
- CO: Colonel Karl Prafol
- Aide: Leftenant Colonel Antonia Roman
Notes
In 3050, prior to being destroyed by the Clans, it was considered an Elite unit.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Report 2765: LCAF, pp. 18-19, "Skye Rangers" - Regimental Status
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 6
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 101, "17th Skye Rangers Unit Profile"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 119 (pdf version), "Unit Deployment Table"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 138
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 22