1st Aragon Borderers
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In actuality an upgraded garrison, the 1st Aragon Borderers are stationed on the Capellan March border world of New Aragon. The unit has been deployed off world, but has been most effective as a counter-insurgency force and short-range strike force.
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History
Formation
Created by adding BattleMechs to a militia unit on New Aragon to help the planet fight off raids by the Capellan Confederation.[1]
Fourth Succession War
During the second wave of Operation Rat they captured Hunan. The defending 1st Battalion of the Freemont's Cuirassiers made the invasion difficult, only the arrival of the supporting double company from the Davion Light Guards RCT saved the day.[2]
War of 3039
Watched the Capellan border during the entire war to counter any CCAF incursion.[1]
Clan Invasion
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Operation Guerrero
They continued to fight so-called freedom fighter, because the joint invasion of Liao/Marik goes on.[1]
Operation Bulldog
They battled the Smoke Jaguars during the Operation first on Almunge, supported by the 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group. On Coudoux they fought alongside the Second Sword of Light, Com Guards 34th Division, and the 1st Amphigean LAG against the Jaguars' Eighth Garrison Cluster. After that, they and the 1st Amphigean LAG attacked Staplefield, supported by the 1st Free Worlds Guards.[3]
FedCom Civil War
The 3rd FedCom RCT was defeated after the combined might of the Borderers and the 12th Vegan Rangers Alpha Regiment battled them to the ground.[4] Their losses were heavy but with the battlefield salvage the command could rebuild to former strength.[5]
Jihad
New Aragon was assaulted by Word of Blake forces in 3069.[6] The Borderers were on the world at the time, rebuilding from damage they'd taken as part of Operation Sovereign Justice. The Borderers quickly took control of several Star League fortresses and began a hit and run campaign against the invading Blakists. The Blakist troops wanted to end the fight quickly, so they deployed several chemical weapons in the tunnels that connected the forts. These attacks destroyed the Aragon Borderers completely.[7]
Officers
In 3025 the commanding officer was Colonel Vincent Kooper.[8]
As of 3054 the unit is commanded by Leftenant General Barrie Salsburg.[9]
As of 3062 the commanding officer was Leftenant General Jimmie Kirston, who was responsible for all military matters on this world but the CO of the 3rd FC didn't recognize this case.[1]
In 3067, Jimmie Kirston was promoted to Major General but remained in command of the Borderers.[10]
Tactics
The Borderes are most effective as a counter-insurgency force and short-range strike force. They also prefer a defensive position if possible.[1]
Composition History
3025
1st Aragon Borderers (Veteran/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Colonel Vincent Kooper
3040
1st Aragon Borderers (Veteran/Reliable)[11]
3054
1st Aragon Borderers (Veteran/Reliable)[9]
- CO: Leftenant General Barrie Salsburg
3062
1st Aragon Borderers (1 understrength Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Leftenant General Jimmie Kirston
- Two Battalions only
1st Aragon Auxiliary (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)[1]
- CO: Colonel Tab Daniels
- Includes Mechanized Infantry and two Aerospace Fighter Squadrons)
3079
The Aragon Borderers were destroyed by Word of Blake forces in 3069 and weren't rebuilt.[7]
Color Scheme and Unit Insignia
The Aragon Borderers have a blue and white parade paint scheme.[1]
Notes
- Before the 1st Aragon Borderers were created, the 1st Auxiliary was known as the 7th Aragon Armored Cavalry.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 45, "1st Aragon Borderers Unit Profile"
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 32
- ↑ The Dragon Roars, pp. 10-13
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 59
- ↑ Field Manual Updates, p. 125
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 20, "Timeline of the Jihad" 14-30 October.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Field Report: AFFS, p. 8
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 137 (pdf version), "Valexa PDZ"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Objective Raids, p. 15, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 137, "Valexia PDZ"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 135