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| nickname  = The Altenmarkt Wolves
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| Designation = First Altenmarkt Militia
| parent formation = [[DCMS]]<br/>[[KungsArmé]] (after independence)
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| Formed = 3019{{cn}}
| formed    = 3019{{citation needed}}
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| Disbanded = [[3052]] (destroyed)<ref name="CW:SB"/>
| disbanded = 3052<ref name="CW:SB"/>
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| year      = 3025
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| Nickname = The Altenmarkt Wolves
| unitname  = First Altenmarkt Militia
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| Affiliation = [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]<br>[[Draconis Combine]] (previous)
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| Parent Command = [[KungsArmé]]<br>[[DCMS]] (previous)
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The [[1st Altenmarkt Militia]] was created as a [[Free-Floating Regiments|Free-Floating Regiment]].<ref name=HKDCp148/>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
=== Third Succession War ===
 
=== Third Succession War ===
The '''First Altenmarkt Militia''' was a [[BattleMech]] command in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. It was formed by [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] as an experiment in reducing rebellious activity. The unit was composed entirely of people from [[Altenmarkt]] and posted to the [[Periphery]] border. The ISF's propaganda department told the people of Altenmarkt that the unit was achieving glorious victories in order to focus their attentions away from revolting against the Coordinator's rule. As of 3025, the command was considered a success in that regard.<ref name=HK149>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 149</ref>
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The '''First Altenmarkt Militia''' was a [[BattleMech]] command in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] created in [[3019]]. It was formed by [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] as an experiment in reducing rebellious activity. The unit was composed entirely of people from [[Altenmarkt]] and posted to the [[Periphery]] border. The [[ISF]]'s propaganda department told the people of Altenmarkt that the unit was achieving glorious victories in order to focus their attention away from the revolts against the Coordinator's rule. As of 3025, the command was considered a success in that regard<ref name=HK149>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 149</ref>, and assigned to defend [[Outpost]]<ref name=HK134>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 134</ref>.
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The reality, though, was that the Altenmarkt Militia was not having a glory-filled time. The unit was low on the Procurement Department's list, which forced the 'Mechs of the unit to have to be constantly jury-rigged before they could face battle. Despite their handicaps, the unit had managed to become quite effective, with various members being transferred to bolster other units, while other wide-eyed citizens of Altenmarkt replace them.<ref name=HKDCp148>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 148 "The Altenmarkt Militia"</ref>
  
 
=== Fourth Succession War ===
 
=== Fourth Succession War ===
The Militia garrisoned [[Liezen]] during the [[Fourth Succession War]]. When Liezen was attacked by the [[Winfield's Brigade]], the numerically superior militia avoided major confrontations with the elite [[Steiner]] unit, which lacked the man-power to garrison Liezen's cities and hunt the militia down at the same time. When Winfield's Brigade was reinforced by the [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], the Altenmarkt Militia withdrew from Liezen.<ref name="FSWMAv2p64">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 64, "Liezen"</ref>
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The Militia garrisoned [[Liezen]] during the [[Fourth Succession War]]. When Liezen was attacked by the [[Winfield's Brigade]], the numerically superior militia avoided major confrontations with the elite [[Steiner]] unit, which lacked the manpower to garrison Liezen's cities and hunt the militia down at the same time. When Winfield's Brigade was reinforced by the [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], the Altenmarkt Militia withdrew from Liezen.<ref name="FSWMAv2p64">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 64, "Liezen"</ref>
  
 
=== Ronin War ===
 
=== Ronin War ===
The militia unit participated in the [[Ronin War]]. In June of [[3034]], they attacked [[Tukayyid]] to secure food supplies under orders from Warlord [[Vasily Cherenkoff]]. They sent a diversionary force to keep the command lance of the [[Fox's Teeth]] and [[First Drakøns]] away from their target. The bulk of the unit rolled over the remainder of the Teeth. The diversionary force did not fare well, but the rest of the militia was able to get away with the needed foodstuffs.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 113</ref>  
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The militia unit participated in the [[Ronin War]]. In June of [[3034]], they attacked [[Tukayyid]] to secure food supplies under orders from Warlord [[Vasily Cherenkoff]]. They sent a diversionary force to keep the command lance of the [[Fox's Teeth]] and [[1st Drakøns|First Drakøns]] away from their target. The bulk of the unit rolled over the remainder of the Teeth. The diversionary force did not fare well, but the rest of the militia was able to get away with the needed foodstuffs.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 113</ref>  
  
The command then rallied on [[Orestes]] along with the [[Twenty-second Rasalhague Regulars]] and a regiment of [[Night Stalkers]]. In June, the [[Third Drakøns]] hit Orestes, along with the [[Legion of the Rising Sun]] and [[Dismal Disinherited]], who were on loan from the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. The militia fought the Drakøn outside Ormunde and lost badly. Their command staff was captured and their supplies were taken.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', pp. 113-114</ref>
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The command then rallied on [[Orestes]] along with the [[Twenty-second Rasalhague Regulars]] and a regiment of [[Night Stalkers]]. In June, the [[3rd Drakøns|Third Drakøns]] hit Orestes, along with the [[Legion of the Rising Sun]] and [[Dismal Disinherited]], who were on loan from the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. The militia fought the Drakøns outside Ormunde and lost badly. Their command staff was captured and their supplies were taken.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', pp. 113-114</ref>
  
 
=== Clan Invasion ===
 
=== Clan Invasion ===
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==Officers==
 
==Officers==
*[[3025]] to [[3028]], the militia was led by ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]'' [[Aldus Bergen]].<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135</ref><ref name=NAIS2-106>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p 106</ref>
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| ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]''||[[Aldus Bergen]]||[[3025]] - [[3028]]<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135</ref><ref name=NAIS2-106>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p 106</ref>
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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===3025===
 
===3025===
'''1st Altenmarkt Militia''' (Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=HBHSp136>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'',p. 136 </ref>
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'''1st Altenmarkt Militia''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HKTDCp134>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 134, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref>
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:* CO: General Aldus Bergen<ref name=HKTDCp134/>
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: Note:  At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Outpost]]. <ref name=HKTDCp134/>
  
 
===3028===
 
===3028===

Latest revision as of 18:32, 11 October 2022

First Altenmarkt Militia
Formed 3019[citation needed]
Disbanded 3052 (destroyed)[1]
Nickname The Altenmarkt Wolves
Affiliation Free Rasalhague Republic
Draconis Combine (previous)
Parent Command KungsArmé
DCMS (previous)

The 1st Altenmarkt Militia was created as a Free-Floating Regiment.[2]

History[edit]

Third Succession War[edit]

The First Altenmarkt Militia was a BattleMech command in the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery created in 3019. It was formed by Coordinator Takashi Kurita as an experiment in reducing rebellious activity. The unit was composed entirely of people from Altenmarkt and posted to the Periphery border. The ISF's propaganda department told the people of Altenmarkt that the unit was achieving glorious victories in order to focus their attention away from the revolts against the Coordinator's rule. As of 3025, the command was considered a success in that regard[3], and assigned to defend Outpost[4].

The reality, though, was that the Altenmarkt Militia was not having a glory-filled time. The unit was low on the Procurement Department's list, which forced the 'Mechs of the unit to have to be constantly jury-rigged before they could face battle. Despite their handicaps, the unit had managed to become quite effective, with various members being transferred to bolster other units, while other wide-eyed citizens of Altenmarkt replace them.[2]

Fourth Succession War[edit]

The Militia garrisoned Liezen during the Fourth Succession War. When Liezen was attacked by the Winfield's Brigade, the numerically superior militia avoided major confrontations with the elite Steiner unit, which lacked the manpower to garrison Liezen's cities and hunt the militia down at the same time. When Winfield's Brigade was reinforced by the Fourth Donegal Guards, the Altenmarkt Militia withdrew from Liezen.[5]

Ronin War[edit]

The militia unit participated in the Ronin War. In June of 3034, they attacked Tukayyid to secure food supplies under orders from Warlord Vasily Cherenkoff. They sent a diversionary force to keep the command lance of the Fox's Teeth and First Drakøns away from their target. The bulk of the unit rolled over the remainder of the Teeth. The diversionary force did not fare well, but the rest of the militia was able to get away with the needed foodstuffs.[6]

The command then rallied on Orestes along with the Twenty-second Rasalhague Regulars and a regiment of Night Stalkers. In June, the Third Drakøns hit Orestes, along with the Legion of the Rising Sun and Dismal Disinherited, who were on loan from the Lyran Commonwealth. The militia fought the Drakøns outside Ormunde and lost badly. Their command staff was captured and their supplies were taken.[7]

Clan Invasion[edit]

In February 3052 Altenmarkt came under attack from the Thirteenth Wolf Guards as part of Clan Wolf's Fifth Wave of Operation REVIVAL. At the time the planet was defended by the First Altenmarkt 'Mech Regiment and the First Altenmarkt Brigade, the latter of which was easily destroyed during the first battle at Kokstad. The Altenmarkt 'Mechs however were harder to destroy, using their knowledge of the planet's terrain to avoid destruction for several days and waging a second battle at Senekal. They were finally defeated in the final battle at Mydenburg when their commanding officer was killed by the Wolf Spiders.[1]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 1st Altenmarkt Militia
Tai-sho Aldus Bergen 3025 - 3028[8][9]

Tactics[edit]

The First specialized in fighting in open terrain.[3]

Composition History[edit]

The militia unit was primarily composed of medium-class 'Mechs.[3]

3025[edit]

1st Altenmarkt Militia (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[10]

  • CO: General Aldus Bergen[10]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Outpost. [10]

3028[edit]

1st Altenmarkt Militia (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran) [9]

  • CO/1st Battalion - Tai-sho Aldus Bergen


References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 68
  2. 2.0 2.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 148 "The Altenmarkt Militia"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 149
  4. House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 134
  5. NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 64, "Liezen"
  6. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 113
  7. Historical: Brush Wars, pp. 113-114
  8. House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135
  9. 9.0 9.1 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p 106
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 134, "DCMS Deployment Table"

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