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For most of the mid-31st Century the Nineteenth was seen by fellow Arcturan Guards regiments as a unit that was filled with well-meaning individuals who simply weren't good soldiers. The [[AFFC]] High Command apparently thought the same thing, posting the unit to [[Armington]]<ref name=20yr22>''20 Year Update'', p. 22</ref> on the border between the [[Federated Suns]] and the [[Periphery]]. In an attempt to change their reputation, the Nineteenth launched an unauthorized attack on the Pirates Haven cluster. Unfortunately the unit wasn't successful, losing a large amount of supplies and two lances of 'Mechs.
 
For most of the mid-31st Century the Nineteenth was seen by fellow Arcturan Guards regiments as a unit that was filled with well-meaning individuals who simply weren't good soldiers. The [[AFFC]] High Command apparently thought the same thing, posting the unit to [[Armington]]<ref name=20yr22>''20 Year Update'', p. 22</ref> on the border between the [[Federated Suns]] and the [[Periphery]]. In an attempt to change their reputation, the Nineteenth launched an unauthorized attack on the Pirates Haven cluster. Unfortunately the unit wasn't successful, losing a large amount of supplies and two lances of 'Mechs.
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During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the Nineteenth was stationed on [[New Avalon]]. Fiercely loyal to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]], the Nineteenth fought the Allied forces valiantly, but eventually they were overcome. Barely a third of them survived the fighting.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 168</ref>
  
 
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'''19th Arcturan Guards''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Questionable)
 
'''19th Arcturan Guards''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Questionable)
 
:* CO: Leftenant General Gloria Bishop<br />
 
:* CO: Leftenant General Gloria Bishop<br />
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The 'Mech unit was reduced to a third of its nominal strength.
 
Note: Advanced IS technology: 65 percent '''|''' Omnis: 10 percent <ref name=FMUp178>''Field Manual: Updates'' p.178 </ref>
 
Note: Advanced IS technology: 65 percent '''|''' Omnis: 10 percent <ref name=FMUp178>''Field Manual: Updates'' p.178 </ref>
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'''27th Arcturan Air Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp178/>
 
'''27th Arcturan Air Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp178/>

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History

The Nineteenth Arcturan Guards was one of the LCAF's most prestigious units before a series of encounters with DCMS troops in the 2900's shattered the unit. New troops were transferred in, but these replacements were mostly the sons of wealthy industrialists and nobles. These "social officers" were uninterested in anything beyond the proud history of the unit, and performance continued to decline.

During the Fourth Succession War the Nineteenth was used for cleanup and garrison duties. In fact the only faced one Combine unit directly: The 5th Rasalhague Regulars and the Nineteenth clashed on Jabuka. This minor skirmish did little to improve their skills.

For most of the mid-31st Century the Nineteenth was seen by fellow Arcturan Guards regiments as a unit that was filled with well-meaning individuals who simply weren't good soldiers. The AFFC High Command apparently thought the same thing, posting the unit to Armington[1] on the border between the Federated Suns and the Periphery. In an attempt to change their reputation, the Nineteenth launched an unauthorized attack on the Pirates Haven cluster. Unfortunately the unit wasn't successful, losing a large amount of supplies and two lances of 'Mechs.

During the FedCom Civil War the Nineteenth was stationed on New Avalon. Fiercely loyal to Katherine Steiner-Davion, the Nineteenth fought the Allied forces valiantly, but eventually they were overcome. Barely a third of them survived the fighting.[2]

Officers

In 3025 the unit is commanded by Leutnant-Colonel Yvonne Deltra.[3]

The commander of the Nineteenth Arcturan Guards was Leftenant General Jadwiga Poole in 3050.[1]

As of 3062, the commanding officer is Leftenant General Gloria Bishop.[4]

Tactics

The social structure of the regiment's commanders hampers the ability of the unit to fight in large scale battles. Individual soldiers have excellent skills and function well in small engagements.[4]

Composition History

3025

19th Arcturan Guards (Green/Questionable)[3]

  • CO: Leutnant-Colonel Yvonne Deltra[3]

3040

19th Arcturan Guards (Green/Questionable)[5]

3062

19th Arcturan Guards (1 Regiment/Green/Questionable)[4]

  • CO: Leftenant General Gloria Bishop

27th Arcturan Air Wing (1 Wing/Green/Questionable)[4]

  • CO: Kommandant Ruth Codari

3067

19th Arcturan Guards (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)

  • CO: Leftenant General Gloria Bishop

The 'Mech unit was reduced to a third of its nominal strength. Note: Advanced IS technology: 65 percent | Omnis: 10 percent [6]


27th Arcturan Air Wing (1 Wing/Regular/Questionable)[6]

  • CO: Kommandant Ruth Codari

Note: Advanced IS technology: 30 percent

Notes

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 20 Year Update, p. 22
  2. Field Manual: Updates, p. 168
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 118 (pdf version), "Unit Deployment Table"
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 58, "19th Arcturan Guards Unit Profile"
  5. Historical: War of 3039 , p. 137
  6. 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: Updates p.178

Bibliography