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Contents
History
The First Canopian Fusiliers were formed shortly before the outbreak of the Reunification War. Though administratively they were a regiment-sized unit, in actual practice they were split into battalion sized units stationed along the Free Worlds League/Magistracy of Canopus border. While facing the SLDF and Free Worlds League forces, the Fusiliers were often heavily outnumbered and outgunned. Despite this the Fusiliers were able to slow the invading troops and tie them down on Magistracy worlds. This allowed the Chasseurs á Cheval and Light Horse regiments to strike at the SLDF's flanks, destroying or capturing troops, supplies, and other logistical points. Unfortunately these hit and run attacks required the Fusiliers to face the SLDF directly, which led to heavy losses. On the planet Hardcore for example, the SLDF completely destroyed a battalion of the Fusiliers.
The Canopian Fusiliers were rebuilt during the Amaris Civil War, and the Magestrix Command Center quickly began to rely on the First and its sister units. The workhorses of the MAF, the First fought on more worlds than any other MAF unit. Prior to the Jihad their last deployment found them attacking Marian Hegemony troops on Astrokazy to discourage Marian adventurism.[1]
Officers
Between 3064 and 3067 the commanding officer is Colonel Darlene McKinnon.[1][2]
Tactics
The regiment split in nine smaller commands and defeat the enemy through harassment.
Composition History
3064
1st Canopian Fusiliers (1 Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Colonel Darlene McKinnon
- XO/1st Battalion: Force Major Robert Clark
- 2nd Battalion: Major Leon Sanchez
- 3rd Battalion: Major Marie Robson
1st Fusiliers Armor Guard (1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[1]
- Armor Commander: Major Mathew Prince
1st Fusiliers Horse Infantry Guard (2 Companies/Regular/Fanatical)[1]
- Infantry Commander: Major Feng Lin
3067
1st Canopian Fusiliers (2 Battalions/Regular/Fan)[2]
- CO: Colonel Darlene McKinnon
1st Fusiliers Armor Guard (2 Battalions/Green/Reliable)[2]
- Armor Commander: Major Mathew Prince
1st Fusiliers Infantry Guard (1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- Infantry Commander: Major Feng Lin