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| image = [[Image:Chesterton Regulars -Brigade logo.png|191px|Brigade Insignia of the Chesterton Reserves]]
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| parent formation = [[Chesterton Reserves]]  
| Designation = First Ariana Fusiliers
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| formed  = 2388
| Formed = [[2388]]
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| year    = 3028
| Disbanded =  
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| unitname = First Ariana Fusiliers
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| Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Chesterton Reserves]]
 
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==Unit Insignia==
 
==Unit Insignia==
A stylized black falcon against a green and gold inverted Capellan triangle.<ref name="HL(TCC)p82">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 82: "1st Ariana Fusiliers"</ref>
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A stylized black falcon against a green and gold inverted Capellan triangle. <ref name="HL(TCC)p82">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 82, "1st Ariana Fusiliers"</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Age of War===
 
===Age of War===
The '''First Ariana Fusiliers''' traced their beginnings back to the militia units of the [[Chesterton Trade League]] in the era after the [[Demarcation Declaration]]. When the [[Tikonov Grand Union]] formed from the merger of the earlier [[Tikonov Union]] and the Chesterton Trade League the armed forces of the Trade League, the [[Chesterton Army]], were re-roled as a new brigade within the Grand Union's armed forces, the [[Chesterton Regulars]].<ref name="FR:CC2765p10">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 10: "Chesterton Regulars"</ref>
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The '''First Ariana Fusiliers''' traced their beginnings back to the militia units of the [[Chesterton Trade League]] in the era after the [[Demarcation Declaration]]. When the [[Tikonov Grand Union]] formed from the merger of the earlier [[Tikonov Union]] and the Chesterton Trade League the armed forces of the Trade League, the [[Chesterton Army]], were re-roled as a new brigade within the Grand Union's armed forces, the [[Chesterton Regulars]].<ref name="FR:CC2765p10">''Field Report: Capellan Confederation 2765'', p. 10, "Chesterton Regulars"</ref>  
  
Having established the Chesterton Regulars the Tikonov Grand Union went on to reorganize the various militia units within the Chesterton worlds into a new formation, the [[Chesterton Border Guards]]. Despite the change, the Border Guards remained a distinctly second-tier formation within the Chesterton Regulars,<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> and in [[2388]] the surviving elements of the Border Guards were amalgamated together into a new regiment, the [[Ariana Fusiliers]], by the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]], the military arm of the [[Capellan Confederation]], the state which the Tikonov Grand Union had joined two decades before.<ref name="HL(TCC)p82">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 82: "1st Ariana Fusiliers"</ref>
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Having established the Chesterton Regulars the Tikonov Grand Union went on to reorganize the various militia units within the Chesterton worlds into a new formation, the [[Chesterton Border Guards]]. Despite the change, the Border Guards remained a distinctly second-tier formation within the Chesterton Regulars,<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> and in [[2388]] the surviving elements of the Border Guards were amalgamated together into a new regiment, the [[Ariana Fusiliers]], by the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]], the military arm of the [[Capellan Confederation]], the state which the Tikonov Grand Union had joined two decades before.<ref name="HL(TCC)p82">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 82, "1st Ariana Fusiliers"</ref>
  
 
===Star League Era===
 
===Star League Era===
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===Succession Wars===
 
===Succession Wars===
The First Ariana Fusiliers has a reputation as a "hard luck" [[regiment]] having been involved in tough, losing battles against veteran enemy forces. For example, in [[2812]], they were involved in a disastrous engagement against elements of the [[3rd Crucis Lancers|3rd]] & [[5th Crucis Lancers]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 47: "A Proffered Hand" - Davion Units involved in the battle for Chesterton named</ref><ref name="FSWp97"/> The First lost more than two [[battalion]]s of troops on [[Chesterton]], as did their sister regiment, the [[2nd Ariana Fusiliers|Second Ariana Fusiliers]], levels of casualties that were typical of those [[CCAF]] regiments in the initial exchanges as the Confederation tried to reclaim the Chesterton worlds.<ref name="HB:HLp29"/><ref name="FSWp97">''First Succession War'', p. 97: "Liao's Last Play: The Battle for Chesterton"</ref> The losses on Chesterton led to the First being consolidated into a single oversized battalion in the aftermath of the campaign.<ref name="HB:HLp29">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 29: "Debacle at Chesterton"</ref> [[Vincent's Commandos]] and [[Cochraine's Goliaths]] took similarly heavy losses, as did the attached conventional forces.<ref name="FSWp97"/>
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The First Ariana Fusiliers has a reputation as a "hard luck" [[regiment]] having been involved in tough, losing battles against veteran enemy forces. For example, in [[2812]], they were involved in a disastrous engagement against elements of the [[3rd Crucis Lancers|3rd]] & [[5th Crucis Lancers]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 47 - "A Proffered Hand" - Davion Units involved in the battle for Chesterton named.</ref><ref name="FSWp97"/> The First lost more than two [[battalion]]s of troops on [[Chesterton]], as did their sister regiment, the [[2nd Ariana Fusiliers|Second Ariana Fusiliers]], levels of casualties that were typical of those [[CCAF]] regiments in the initial exchanges as the Confederation tried to reclaim the Chesterton worlds.<ref name="HB:HLp29"/><ref name="FSWp97">''First Succession War'', p. 97, "Liao's Last Play: The Battle For Chesterton"</ref> The losses on Chesterton led to the First being consolidated into a single oversized battalion in the aftermath of the campaign.<ref name="HB:HLp29">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 29, "Debacle at Chesterton"</ref> [[Vincent's Commandos]] and [[Cochraine's Goliaths]] took similarly heavy losses, as did the attached conventional forces.<ref name="FSWp97"/>
  
 
In [[2832]], the First lost a third of its [[BattleMech]]s while repelling a raid staged by the [[2nd Ceti Hussars|Second Ceti Hussars]] on [[Tikonov]]. Although bolstered by the presence of its sister unit, the [[2nd Ariana Fusiliers|Second Ariana Fusiliers]], incompetence on the part of the First's junior officers exposed the regiment to artillery bombardment and aerospace fighter attack.
 
In [[2832]], the First lost a third of its [[BattleMech]]s while repelling a raid staged by the [[2nd Ceti Hussars|Second Ceti Hussars]] on [[Tikonov]]. Although bolstered by the presence of its sister unit, the [[2nd Ariana Fusiliers|Second Ariana Fusiliers]], incompetence on the part of the First's junior officers exposed the regiment to artillery bombardment and aerospace fighter attack.
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The unit's First [[Battalion]] was again the victim of aerospace fighters in [[2912]], this time in the form of a surprise attack from [[Free Worlds League]] forces against [[Sirius]].
 
The unit's First [[Battalion]] was again the victim of aerospace fighters in [[2912]], this time in the form of a surprise attack from [[Free Worlds League]] forces against [[Sirius]].
  
Even in victory the First Ariana tends to take heavy losses as was apparent in [[2987]] when the First repulsed a series of [[Federated Suns]] attacks on Tikonov with great élan. Their defense of the world earned posthumous decorations for all three [[battalion]] commanders but cost them over fifty percent losses in matériel and personnel. They did manage to salvage some 'Mechs, including ''[[Locust]]''s and ''[[Marauder]]''s.
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Even in victory the First Ariana tends to take heavy losses as was apparent in [[2987]] when the First repulsed a series of [[Federated Suns]] attacks on Tikonov with great élan. Their defense of the world earned posthumous decorations for all three [[battalion]] commanders but cost them over fifty percent losses in material and personnel. They did manage to salvage some 'Mechs, including ''[[Locust]]''s and ''[[Marauder]]''s.
  
The unit similarly drove off [[Falkner's Hussars]], a mercenary unit in Davion service in [[3002]], with heavy losses in a fourteen-hour battle fought in underground caverns. The mercenaries failed to reach their objective in the subterranean depot.
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The unit similarly drove off [[Falkner's Hussars]], a mercenary unit in Davion service in [[3002]], with heavy losses in a fourteen-hour battle fought in underground caverns. The mercenaries failed to reach their objective in the subterranean depot.  
  
The First Ariana Fusiliers fought at the Battle of New Aragon in [[3008]]. They faced units of the [[Crucis Lancers]] and [[Avalon Hussars]].<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 11</ref>
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The First Ariana Fusiliers fought at the Battle of New Aragon in [[3008]]. They faced units of the [[Crucis Lancers]] and [[Avalon Hussars]].<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 11</ref>
  
During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the First was hit in the First Wave on [[Algol]], losing two thirds of their 'Mechs.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 252: "Quintus reports that only a Battalion of 1st Ariana managed to get off Algol"</ref> In addition, the Chancellor's son, [[Tormano Liao]] was captured by [[House Davion|Davion]] forces.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 252–253: "Quintus reports the successful capture of Tormano Liao"</ref> The action on [[Algol]] cost the Fusiliers its 1st and 2nd battalion and the 3rd later defected and became part of the [[1st Tikonov Republican Guards|1st Republican]] of the [[Tikonov Free Republic]].
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During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the First was hit in the First Wave on [[Algol]], losing two thirds of their 'Mechs<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 252 - "Quintus reports that only a Battalion of 1st Ariana managed to get off Algol".</ref>. In addition, the Chancellor's son, [[Tormana Liao]] was captured by [[House Davion|Davion]] forces.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 252-253 - "Quintus reports the successful capture of Tormano Liao"</ref> The action on [[Algol]] cost the Fusiliers its 1st and 2nd battalion and the 3rd later defected and became part of the [[1st Tikonov Republican Guards|1st Republican]] of the [[Tikonov Free Republic]].
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Ariana Fusiliers'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Ariana Fusiliers'''
 
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Cynthia Drix]]||[[3025]]
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Cynthia Drix]]||[[3025]]{{cn}}
 
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:- At this point in time the Fusiliers were based on [[Mira]].<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/>
 
:- At this point in time the Fusiliers were based on [[Mira]].<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/>
  
=== 2786–2821 ===
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=== 2786 ===
'''First Ariana Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref>
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'''First Ariana Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref>
:- At this point in time the Fusiliers were a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and stationed on Mira.<ref name="FSWp135"/> In 2821 the unit was based on [[Sonnia]], and had been reduced to barely more than a battalion in strength.<ref name="FSWp135"/>
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:- At this point in time the Fusiliers were a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and stationed on Mira.<ref name="FSWp135"/>
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=== 2821 ===
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'''First Ariana Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135"/>
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:- At this point in time the Fusiliers were a medium-weight regiment based on [[Sonnia]], and had been reduced to barely more than a battalion in strength.<ref name="FSWp135"/>
  
 
=== 2830 ===
 
=== 2830 ===
'''1st Ariana Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref>
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'''1st Ariana Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 95 </ref>
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Algot]] with an operational readiness of 99 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/>
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: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Algot]] with an operational readiness of 99 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/>
  
 
=== 2864 ===
 
=== 2864 ===
'''1st Ariana Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95/>
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'''1st Ariana Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95/>
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Algot]] with an operational readiness of 44 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/>
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: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Algot]] with an operational readiness of 44 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/>
  
 
===3025===
 
===3025===
 
'''First Ariana Fusiliers''' (3 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)
 
'''First Ariana Fusiliers''' (3 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)
:; 1st Battalion: [[Major]] [[Judith Ling]]
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:; 1st Battalion: [[Major]] Judith Ling  
:; 2nd Battalion: Major [[Henru TChigorin]]
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:; 2nd Battalion: Major Henru T Chigorin
:; 3rd Battalion: Major [[Elisa Macao]]
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:; 3rd Battalion: Major Elisa Macao
:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Algol]].<ref name=HLCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105</ref> The 'Mechs consisted primarily of ''[[Falcon]]'' & ''[[Vindicator]]'' BattleMechs.<ref>''House Liao (the Capellan Confederation)'', p. 82: "1st Ariana Fusiliers bio" - Primary BattleMechs</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Algol]]. <ref name=HLCC> House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.105 </ref> The 'Mechs consisted primarily of ''[[Falcon]]'' & ''[[Vindicator]]'' BattleMechs.<ref>''House Liao (the Capellan Confederation)'', p. 82 - "1st Ariana Fusiliers bio" - Primary BattleMechs</ref>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]''
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation]]''
* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]''
 
* ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]''
 
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
 
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
 
 
* ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]''
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* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]''
 
 
  
 
[[Category: Capellan Confederation Commands|Ariana Fusiliers, 1st]]
 
[[Category: Capellan Confederation Commands|Ariana Fusiliers, 1st]]

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