1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry

History

Unit Creation

The unit's creation stems to Hanse Davion ascention to the throne in 3013. 1st Prince wanted to created a highly mobile 'Mech regiment that could overwhelm its opposition with its sheer speed and firepower. To compliment in its mode of attack, when unit was first created he organized AeroSpace Fighter Wing of heavy fighters. Prince Hanse's recruited pilots whom highly skilled in ground-attack and fighter combat.

The unit was exceptional raiding unit force, noted being best with few peers. The typical combat that the unit engages in typically has high cost on personnel and equipment.

Notable Events

Fought in the last years of the Third Succession War.

Raided Capellan Confederation worlds.

Participated in Operation Bulldog, fighting against Clan Smoke Jaguar's Zeta and Omega Galaxies.

Officers

As of 3025, the unit's Commanding Officer was Colonel Todd Revons.

As of 3062, the Commanding Officer was General Randolph Chapman, who had been in command since 3049.

Tactics

Mobile Warfare, Raiding

Composition

3062

'Mech Regiment

• 1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry (three reinforced Battalions, each containing an Omnimech Company)

Auxiliary

• 4th Cavalry Battalion (exclusively composed of hovercraft)
• 87th F-C Battle Armor Battalion (equipped with Cavalier Battlesuits)

Aerospace

• 1st Calvary Aerowarriors (Heavy Wing)

References

• House Davion (The Federated Suns)
• Field Manual: Federated Suns