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| image         = [[Image:Atreandragoons1st.png]]
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| image   = [[Image:Atreandragoons1st.png]]
| Designation    = First Atrean Dragoons
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| nickname = The Eagle's Honor
| formed        = [[2200s]]
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| parent formation = [[Atrean Dragoons]]
| Disbanded      =  
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| formed  = 23rd century
| Previous Designation =  
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| year    = 3059
| Nickname      = The Eagle's Honor
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| unitname = First Atrean Dragoons
| Affiliation    = [[Free Worlds League]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Atrean Dragoons]]
 
| Sub-Command    =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
=== Early Years ===
 
=== Early Years ===
The '''First Atrean Dragoons''' were originally founded in the [[twenty-third century]] as a part of the armed forces of the [[Marik Commonwealth]], with the [[brigade]] being founded during the early days of the [[Free Worlds League]]. The Atrean Dragoons would continue to serve as the provincial forces of the Marik Commonwealth until the League had expanded to the point that the forces of the [[Free Worlds Guards]] were insufficient to garrison the League's borders; when that point was reached, the League Parliament applied pressure to the Marik Commonwealth to loan a portion of the Dragoons to the League to for the purposes of federal defense.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp9">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 9: "Atrean Dragoons"</ref>
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The '''First Atrean Dragoons''' were originally founded in the [[twenty-third century]] as a part of the armed forces of the [[Marik Commonwealth]], with the [[brigade]] being founded during the early days of the [[Free Worlds League]]. The Atrean Dragoons would continue to serve as the provincial forces of the Marik Commonwealth until the League had expanded to the point that the forces of the [[Free Worlds Guards]] were insufficient to garrison the League's borders; when that point was reached, the League Parliament applied pressure to the Marik Commonwealth to loan a portion of the Dragoons to the League to for the purposes of federal defense.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp9">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 9, "Atrean Dragoons"</ref>
  
 
=== Age of War ===
 
=== Age of War ===
The relationship between the Atrean Dragoons and the [[Free Worlds League Military]] was formalized in [[2528]], when [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Albert Marik]] made the loan permanent in response to the eruption of the [[Second Andurien War]] between the Free Worlds League and the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Albert Marik attached a single stipulation to the formal transfer; the First and the other [[regiments]] of the Dragoons were required to honor their roots in the Marik Commonwealth by continuing the tradition of recruiting graduates from the military academies on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]]. The First took heavy damage during the Andurien Wars and had to rebuild extensively - this would not be the first time that the First skirted close to having to be completely rebuilt as a result of damage taken on operations.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp9"/>
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The relationship between the Atrean Dragoons and the [[Free Worlds League Military]] was formalised in [[2528]], when [[Captain-General]] [[Albert Marik]] made the loan permanent in response to the eruption of the [[Second Andurien War]] between the Free Worlds League and the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Albert Marik attached a single stipulation to the formal transfer; the First and the other [[regiment]]s of the Dragoons were required to honor their roots in the Marik Commonwealth by continuing the tradition of recruiting graduates from the military academies on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]]. The First took heavy damage during the Andurien Wars and had to rebuild extensively - this would not be the first time that the First skirted close to having to be completely rebuilt as a result of damage taken on operations.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp9"/>
  
 
=== The Star League ===
 
=== The Star League ===
While the First remained federal troops the entire brigade was loyal to the office of the [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]], allowing whichever member of [[House Marik]] was holding the office at the time to employ the Dragoons for his or her own purposes. These purposes - officially all undertaken in the interest of federal security, but often either of a federal or personal nature - included those that might have caused other federal units to hesitate, and with the increased tension between the Free Worlds League and the [[Star League]] following the [[Marik Civil War (28th c.)|Marik Civil War]] Captain-General [[Ewan Marik]] wasn't above using the Dragoons as a martial extension of his belligerent and antagonistic policies towards the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], although the First had to be extensively rebuilt again before it could be tasked as it had taken heavy damage during the Civil War. Ewan Marik's son, Captain-General [[Kenyon Marik]], continued to use the Atrean Dragoons to make life difficult for [[Star League Defense Force]] garrisons in the Free Worlds League.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp9"/>
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While the First remained federal troops the entire brigade was loyal to the office of the [[Captain-General]], allowing whichever member of [[House Marik]] was holding the office at the time to employ the Dragoons for his or her own purposes. These purposes - officially all undertaken in the interest of federal security, but often either of a federal or personal nature - included those that might have caused other federal units to hesitate, and with the increased tension between the Free Worlds League and the [[Star League]] following the [[Marik Civil War (28th c.)|Marik Civil War]] Captain-General [[Ewan Marik]] wasn't above using the Dragoons as a martial extension of his belligerant and antagonistic policies towards the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], although the First had to be extensively rebuilt again before it coud be tasked as it had taken heavy damage during the Civil War. Ewan Marik's son, Captain-General [[Kenyon Marik]], continued to use the Atrean Dragoons to make life difficult for [[Star League Defense Force]] garrisons in the Free Worlds League.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp9"/>
  
 
===Anton's Revolt===
 
===Anton's Revolt===
The First Atrean Dragoons were deployed on [[Sophie's World]] to delay the forces loyal to [[Anton Marik]] during his revolt. At that time the First Dragoons were a heavy regiment that specialized in defensive tactics.<ref name=HBWp23>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 23</ref> Alongside the [[Sixth Marik Militia]] and the [[Head Hunters]] mercenary regiment, the First Dragoons faced the rebel [[Third Marik Militia]] as well as [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[Delta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Delta]] and [[Epsilon Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Epsilon]] regiments.<ref name=HBWp23/> This action by the First Atrean Dragoons was nothing more than an attempt by Janos' forces to buy time for a counterattack. After tying down forces loyal to Anton for several months, [[Jaime Wolf]] reassigned his [[Alpha Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Alpha regiment]] to support Delta and Epsilon. The First Atrean Dragoons tried to break out past Alpha regiment, but were unsuccessful. The Delta regiment smashed into the Atrean Dragoons' rear, and the Atrean Dragoons were forced to surrender. The survivors were rounded up and sent to prison camps on [[New Delos]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 24</ref>
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The First Atrean Dragoons were deployed on [[Sophie's World]] to delay the forces loyal to [[Anton Marik]] during his revolt. At that time the First Dragoons were a heavy regiment that specialized in defensive tactics.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 23</ref> Alongside the [[6th Marik Militia]] and the [[Head Hunters]] mercenary regiment, the First Dragoons faced the rebel [[3rd Marik Militia]] as well as [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[Delta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Delta]] and [[Epsilon Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Epsilon]] regiments.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 23</ref> This action by the First Atrean Dragoons was nothing more than an attempt by Janos' forces to buy time for a counterattack. After tying down forces loyal to Anton for several months, [[Jaime Wolf]] reassigned his [[Alpha Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Alpha regiment]] to support Delta and Epsilon. The First Atrean Dragoons tried to break out past Alpha regiment, but were unsuccessful. The Delta regiment smashed into the Atrean Dragoon's rear, and the Atrean Dragoons were forced to surrender. The survivors were rounded up and sent to prison camps on [[New Delos]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 24</ref>
  
 
===Andurien Secession===
 
===Andurien Secession===
During the [[Andurien Secession|Andurien War]], the First Atrean Dragoons was one of several units used to interdict supplies to the rebellious Duchy. Although they raided [[Shiro III]] and [[Conquista]], they remained in reserve for the rest of the war.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 70</ref><ref name=FMFWL50>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 50: "1st Atrean Dragoons Profile"</ref>
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During the [[Andurien Secession|Andurien War]], the First Atrean Dragoons was one of several units used to interdict supplies to the rebellious Duchy. Although they raided [[Shiro III]] and [[Conquista]], they remained in reserve for the rest of the war.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 70</ref><ref name=FMFWL50>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 50, "1st Atrean Dragoons Profile"</ref>
  
 
===Operation Guerrero===
 
===Operation Guerrero===
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===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
The First Atrean Dragoons attacked [[Zebebelgenubi]] in [[3068]], but were forced off-world in [[3069]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 30</ref> They later assaulted [[Arcadia (LC)|Arcadia]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 78</ref>
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The First Atrean Dragoons attacked [[Zebebelgenubi]] in [[3068]], but were forced offworld in [[3069]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 30</ref> They later assaulted [[Arcadia (LC)|Arcadia]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 78</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
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In [[3025]] the unit was commanded by [[Colonel]] Alicia Denichuk.<ref name=HMp108>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 108, "FWL Deployment Table"</ref>
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
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As of [[3050]] to [[3059]] the Commanding Officer was Colonel John Orzehoskie.<ref name=20YUp56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56, "FWLM Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=FMFWL50/> He was still in command in [[3067]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 147</ref>
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the First Atrean Dragoons'''
 
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Alicia Denichuk]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HMp108>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 108: "FWL Deployment Table"</ref>
 
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| Colonel||[[John Orzehoskie]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20YUp56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56: "FWLM Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=FMFWL50/<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 147</ref>
 
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===2765===
 
===2765===
'''First Atrean Dragoons''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp9A">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 9: "Regimental Status"</ref>
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'''First Atrean Dragoons''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp9A">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 9, "Regimental Status"</ref>
:- At this time the First was stationed on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp9"/>
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:- At this point in time the First was stationed on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp9"/>
 
 
=== 2786–2821===
 
'''First Atrean Dragoons ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=1SWp138>''First Succession War'', p. 138</ref>
 
: Note: At this time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Atreus. In 2821, the command was reduced to 50 of its strength and was deployed at Atreus.<ref name=1SWp138/>
 
 
 
=== 2830 ===
 
'''First Atrean Dragoons''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp98>''Second Succession War'', p. 98</ref>
 
: Note: At this time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Atreus with an operational readiness of 97 percent.<ref name=2SWp98/>
 
 
 
===2864===
 
'''First Atrean Dragoons''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp98/>
 
: Note: At this time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Atreus with an operational readiness of 62 percent.<ref name=2SWp98/>
 
  
 
===3025===
 
===3025===
 
'''First Atrean Dragoons''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=HMp108/>
 
'''First Atrean Dragoons''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=HMp108/>
* CO: Colonel Alicia Denichuk
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* CO: Colonel Alicia Denichuk  
 
 
===3028===
 
'''First Atrean Dragoons''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=HBSp86/>
 
:Note: At this time the command was stationed on [[McKenna (system)|McKenna]].<ref name=HBSp86>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 86</ref>
 
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
'''First Atrean Dragoons''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=20YUp56/>
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'''First Atrean Dragoons''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=20YUp56/>
:* CO: Colonel John Orzehoskie
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* CO: Colonel John Orzehoskie
: Note: At this time the unit was stationed on McKenna.
 
  
 
===3059===
 
===3059===
'''First Atrean Dragoons''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL50/>
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'''First Atrean Dragoons''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL50/>
* CO/First [[Battalion]]: [[Colonel]] John Orzehoskie
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* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: [[Colonel]] John Orzehoski
** XO: [[Force Commander]] [[Artur Jorge]]
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** XO: [[Force Commander]] Artur Jorge
* Second Battalion: Force Commander [[Morna de Sica]]
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* Second Battalion: Force Commander Morna De Sica
* Third Battalion: Force Commander [[Philip Raoux]]
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* Third Battalion: Force Commander
 
- A heavy regiment, two lances of ''[[Raven]]s'' used as scouts and spotters
 
- A heavy regiment, two lances of ''[[Raven]]s'' used as scouts and spotters
  
'''First Atrean Dragoons Air Wing (Ogonodov's Defenders)''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL50/>
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'''First Atrean Dragoons Air Wing (Ogonodov's Defenders)''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL50/>
* Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] [[Vivienne Ogonodov]]
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* Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] Philip Raoux
 
- Extensive use of heavy aerospace fighters
 
- Extensive use of heavy aerospace fighters
  
'''Pfeister's Furies''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL50/>
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'''Pfeister's Furies''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL50/>
* Armor Commander: Colonel [[Kathryn Pfeister]]
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* Armor Commander: Colonel Kathryn Pfeister  
- Formerly a mercenary unit, retains original organization including an armor regiment, a Mechanized Infantry [[battalion]] and two [[lance]]s of '[[Mechs]]
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- Formerly a mercenary unit, retains original organization including an armor Regiment, a Mechanized Infantry [[Battalion]] and two [[Lance]]s of '[[Mech]]s
  
'''Ninety-second League Security Battalion''' (Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL50/>
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'''Ninety-second League Security Battalion''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL50/>
* Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel [[Kurt Ondrusky]]
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* Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Kurt Ondrusky
  
 
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