1st Free Worlds Legionnaires

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History

Formation

The First Free Worlds Legionnaires were formed in 3042 from veterans of the Defenders of Andurien and the Marik Guard. Six months later, they fought off a Federated Commonwealth raid on Suzano by the Fifth Syrtis Fusiliers. Using offense in a situation that typically called for defense threw the FedCom unit off guard and forced them to retreat off planet.[1]

They later fought in the Westover Crisis of 3046 and defended Huntington in 3049. After that battle, they were rotated to Andurien to defend that important world. [1][2]

Operation Guerrero


Operation Bulldog


Jihad

Known for their hatred of the Capellan Confederation, the First Free Worlds Legionnaires quickly struck several Capellan worlds. After the Free Worlds League dissolved, the Legionnaires joined the Duchy of Andurien. After reorganizing as the First Andurien Rangers they raided Principia and repelled an attack on Andurien by the 2nd Oriente Hussars. In 3079, they remained on Atreus as the garrisoning force.[3]

Officers

As of 3050 the commanding officer was General Philip Ortega. [2]

As of 3059 the commanding officer was General Tracy Fenton. [1]

Tactics

As with their defense of Suzano, the Eagles prefer to stay on the offensive. The specialize in quick raids and flanking.[1]

Composition History

3050

1st Free Worlds Legionnaires (Veteran/Reliable)[2]

  • CO: General Philip Ortega

3059

1st Free Worlds Legionnaires (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]

- The 1st Legionnaires use primary light 'Mechs and 10 Inner Sphere Omnis

1st Legionnaires Aerospace (1 Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[1]

1st Legionnaires Armor Regiment (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]

  • Armor Commander: Force Commander Alison Dainty

1st Legionnaires Airmobile Brigade (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliabel)[1]

  • Troop Commander: Colonel Mitchell Bradley

- The Alpha and Beta Regiment includes Karnov UV and Attack VTOLs

3079

The Jihad found the Legionnaires reorganized into the First Andurien Rangers. This formation was only two battalions in size.[3]

Notes

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 36, "1st Free Worlds Legionnaires Unit Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 20 Year Update, p. 56, "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Report: FWLM, p. 12

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