1st Canopian Brigade
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Unit Description
The 1st Canopian Brigade is an independent BattleMech Regiment, which was home grown by colonist in the Magistracy of Canopus.
History
Formation
The Brigade's origins can be traced to Addasar, a colony world in the Magistracy of Canopus. The world was never priority for Magistracy's armed forces to permenantly station a force on planet. The colony world, still in its settlement stages needed more protection that the MAF could provide. A local farmer Felicia Joppa, became avocated colony to hire lone MechWarriors to help form a protective unit on planet from raiders. This ad-hoc unit of loners successfully repelled the Pirates raid, justifing Joppa view of situation was right. Thus began unit's true formation on world begun, with word of other local colonies worlds raising their own homebrew units.[1]
Survival and Recognition
As the unit became larger, Joppa, became its commanding officer despite having no formal military training. The unit's suffered growth problems, due from lack of discipline and death of several of its pilots. Jobba's personal charisma and forceful personality was all that held the unit together. The Magistracy government soon became aware of the young unit's existence and struggle to survive. Magetrix Emma Centrella and MAF arrange deal to build up the unit that was similar to arrangement with then then expanded Magistracy Cavaliers. Two of its Battalions would be made available for use by the MAF, while a single Battalion would always be retained on planet under world's control.[2]
Despite it becoming a frontline unit by 3064, it is not considered reliable with exception of the units Commanding Officer. Equipment utilized by the unit was of Succession War grade, little in way up upgraded technology. The MAF High Command is concern if should Colonel Joppa be replaced, that they are uncertain how the unit would react. The MAF high Command has not released or assigned support units such as armor and aerospace fighters to Brigade.[1]
By 3067, the MAF continued to cycle the Brigade's battalions off Addasar, never leaving same battalion for its garrison duty. The practice help stimulate and gave the Regiment's elements more experience. The practice is view in way to combat regiment's earlier problems of displine and lack of experience.[3] Two of the unit's battalions were to be deployed to Luxen for their forward deployment, while retaining one back on its home world.[4]
After the Jihad the First Canopian Brigade was stationed on Dunianshire.[5]
Officers
As of 3064 to 3067 the commanding officer was Colonel Felicia Joppa[1][4].
As of 3085 the commanding officer was Colonel Rei Fujimoto.[6]
Tactics
The Brigade was first formed, the unit utilize a style of guerrilla warfare. A favored maneuver, the unit would disappear before enemy had reached Brigade's engagement zone. They would then strike from the flanks unexpectedly. [1]
Composition History
3064
1st Canopian Brigade (BattleMech Regiment/Green/Questionable)[1]
- CO: Colonel Felicia Joppa
- 2nd Battalion: Major Jaman Clay
- 3rd Battalion: Major Park Jackson
3067
1st Canopian Brigade (BattleMech Regiment/Green/Questionable)[4]
- CO: Colonel Felicia Joppa
3079
The First Canopian Brigade came through the Jihad at eighty-five percent of their nominal strength. Their skill level had improved to regular, but they were still considered to have Questionable loyalty.[5]
3085
1st Canopian Brigade (Regular/Questionable)[6]
- CO: Colonel Rei Fujimoto
Notes
Game Notes
While using Scenario rules, such as Force Specific Rules found in Field Manual Periphery, the Brigade is given following abilities. In a scenario, for each of the Brigade's BattleMechs not fielded on map, the controling player receives cumulative +1 initiative bonus. Also, for every three 'Mechs not deployed, unit's to-hit modifier receives -1 to weapon attack rolls. These bonus only remain in effect as long as the reserve 'Mechs remain out of play.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Field Manual: Periphery, p. 44, "1st Canopian Brigade Unit Profile"
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, pp. 39, 41, "1st Canopian Brigade"
- ↑ Field Manual: Update, p. 190, "Unaffiliated MAF Units"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 201, "MAF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Field Report: Periphery, p. 10
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 149, "MAF Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 151, "Force-Specific Rules"