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Line 19: Their reputation for moral conduct and adhering to high ideals convinced [[Morgan Hasek-Davion]] to invite the First Knights to act as the conscience of [[Task Force Serpent]]. In this role, the Knights could act as a governor in case a unit of Task Force Serpent exceeded their authority and committed war crimes. Having the Knights there served to defuse such situations.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref><ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 112–113</ref> The Knights also acted as a substitute Smoke Jaguar force for training against the other units of Task Force Serpent, starting with the Eridani Light Horse.<ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 96–97, 101–109</ref> Their reputation for moral conduct and adhering to high ideals convinced [[Morgan Hasek-Davion]] to invite the First Knights to act as the conscience of [[Task Force Serpent]]. In this role, the Knights could act as a governor in case a unit of Task Force Serpent exceeded their authority and committed war crimes. Having the Knights there served to defuse such situations.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref><ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 112–113</ref> The Knights also acted as a substitute Smoke Jaguar force for training against the other units of Task Force Serpent, starting with the Eridani Light Horse.<ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 96–97, 101–109</ref> − During the [[Battle of Huntress (3060)|Battle of Huntress]], the First Knights attacked a training base alongside [[Kingston's Legionnaires]].<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 10</ref> During this encounter, the Knights had to call upon the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[2nd Division (ComStar)|Second Division]] for reinforcements. This encounter, the first one that saw widespread use of [[ProtoMechs]], resulted in 50% losses for the Knights. The Legionnaires fared worse, taking 70% casualties. After this the invasion of Huntress was over, and the second part of Task Force Serpent's mission began.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 11</ref> + During the [[Battle of Huntress]], the First Knights attacked a training base alongside [[Kingston's Legionnaires]].<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 10</ref> During this encounter, the Knights had to call upon the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[2nd Division (ComStar)|Second Division]] for reinforcements. This encounter, the first one that saw widespread use of [[ProtoMechs]], resulted in 50% losses for the Knights. The Legionnaires fared worse, taking 70% casualties. After this the invasion of Huntress was over, and the second part of Task Force Serpent's mission began.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 11</ref> When fleeing Smoke Jaguar forces landed on Huntress, the First Knights, [[1st Kathil Uhlans|First Kathil Uhlans]], and the [[Northwind Highlanders]] defended the area around Lake Osis, maintaining a line of retreat for other SLDF troops. This southern command faced the Shroud Keshik and Jaguar's Heart units. Though the Jaguars were eventually repelled, the defenders took heavy casualties. The Knights were down to a quarter of their original strength.<ref name=TOTCp12>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 12</ref> A retreat became a rout, and before Victor Steiner-Davion's reinforcements arrived, the Knights (and all other units of Task Force Serpent) were reduced in strength by approximately 80%.<ref name=TOTCp12>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 12</ref> The First Knights took six years to rebuild, and the [[LCCC]] declared them at full strength in [[3067]].<ref name=FMUp150>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 150</ref> When fleeing Smoke Jaguar forces landed on Huntress, the First Knights, [[1st Kathil Uhlans|First Kathil Uhlans]], and the [[Northwind Highlanders]] defended the area around Lake Osis, maintaining a line of retreat for other SLDF troops. This southern command faced the Shroud Keshik and Jaguar's Heart units. Though the Jaguars were eventually repelled, the defenders took heavy casualties. The Knights were down to a quarter of their original strength.<ref name=TOTCp12>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 12</ref> A retreat became a rout, and before Victor Steiner-Davion's reinforcements arrived, the Knights (and all other units of Task Force Serpent) were reduced in strength by approximately 80%.<ref name=TOTCp12>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 12</ref> The First Knights took six years to rebuild, and the [[LCCC]] declared them at full strength in [[3067]].<ref name=FMUp150>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 150</ref> ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − In [[3068]] the Knights were recalled to [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] by the [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]]. During a parade review, the [[Word of Blake]] attacked the Knights with chemical weapons. As they weren't expecting combat, the Techs hadn't installed the filter systems commonly used when entering combat. This lack of filter systems killed many of the First Knights. The remaining Knights attempted to break out of the parade cordon, but were slowed dramatically by the Atreus City Police Department in their ''[[PM6 Peacemaker]]s'' and the [[8th Free Worlds Legionnaires]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 8</ref> + In [[3068]] the Knights were recalled to [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] by the [[Captain-General]]. During a parade review, the [[Word of Blake]] attacked the Knights with chemical weapons. As they weren't expecting combat, the Techs hadn't installed the filter systems commonly used when entering combat. This lack of filter systems killed many of the First Knights. The remaining Knights attempted to break out of the parade cordon, but were slowed dramatically by the Atreus City Police Department in their ''[[PM6 Peacemaker]]s'' and the [[8th Free Worlds Legionnaires]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 8</ref> − The Knights who escaped were able to break into lance-sized units and go to ground. They continued to fight the Blakists and their Marik allies for the next nine years. Unfortunately, the 8th Legionnaires and the Blakist [[15th Division (Word of Blake)|15th Division]] shattered their command structure and hunted the Knights ruthlessly. Even so, a company of Knights managed to survive, until their participation in a rescue attempt of the false Thomas Marik led to their total destruction in 3076.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 6-13</ref> + The Knights who escaped were able to break into lance-sized units and go to ground. They continued to fight the Blakists and their Marik allies for the next nine years. Unfortunately, the 8th Legionnaires and the Blakist [[15th Division (Word of Blake)|15th Division]] shattered their command structure and hunted the Knights ruthlessl. Even so, a company of Knights managed to survive, until their participation in a rescue attempt of the false Thomas Marik lead to the Knights' destruction in 3076.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 6-13</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 62:
Line 62: ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Camomarikknightsoftheinnersphere.png|A ''[[Grand Titan]]'' in 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere colors. + Image:Camomarikknightsoftheinnersphere.png|A ''[[Grand Titan]]'' in 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere colors. − Jihad Hot Spots 3070 cover preview.jpg|Chemical attack against the 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere on Atreus, ca. 3068.+ Image:JihadHotSpots3070.jpg|The Knights of the Inner Sphere annihilation on Atreus </gallery> </gallery>
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Their reputation for moral conduct and adhering to high ideals convinced [[Morgan Hasek-Davion]] to invite the First Knights to act as the conscience of [[Task Force Serpent]]. In this role, the Knights could act as a governor in case a unit of Task Force Serpent exceeded their authority and committed war crimes. Having the Knights there served to defuse such situations.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref><ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 112–113</ref> The Knights also acted as a substitute Smoke Jaguar force for training against the other units of Task Force Serpent, starting with the Eridani Light Horse.<ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 96–97, 101–109</ref> | Their reputation for moral conduct and adhering to high ideals convinced [[Morgan Hasek-Davion]] to invite the First Knights to act as the conscience of [[Task Force Serpent]]. In this role, the Knights could act as a governor in case a unit of Task Force Serpent exceeded their authority and committed war crimes. Having the Knights there served to defuse such situations.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref><ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 112–113</ref> The Knights also acted as a substitute Smoke Jaguar force for training against the other units of Task Force Serpent, starting with the Eridani Light Horse.<ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 96–97, 101–109</ref> | ||
| − | During the [[ | + | During the [[Battle of Huntress]], the First Knights attacked a training base alongside [[Kingston's Legionnaires]].<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 10</ref> During this encounter, the Knights had to call upon the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[2nd Division (ComStar)|Second Division]] for reinforcements. This encounter, the first one that saw widespread use of [[ProtoMechs]], resulted in 50% losses for the Knights. The Legionnaires fared worse, taking 70% casualties. After this the invasion of Huntress was over, and the second part of Task Force Serpent's mission began.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 11</ref> |
When fleeing Smoke Jaguar forces landed on Huntress, the First Knights, [[1st Kathil Uhlans|First Kathil Uhlans]], and the [[Northwind Highlanders]] defended the area around Lake Osis, maintaining a line of retreat for other SLDF troops. This southern command faced the Shroud Keshik and Jaguar's Heart units. Though the Jaguars were eventually repelled, the defenders took heavy casualties. The Knights were down to a quarter of their original strength.<ref name=TOTCp12>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 12</ref> A retreat became a rout, and before Victor Steiner-Davion's reinforcements arrived, the Knights (and all other units of Task Force Serpent) were reduced in strength by approximately 80%.<ref name=TOTCp12>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 12</ref> The First Knights took six years to rebuild, and the [[LCCC]] declared them at full strength in [[3067]].<ref name=FMUp150>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 150</ref> | When fleeing Smoke Jaguar forces landed on Huntress, the First Knights, [[1st Kathil Uhlans|First Kathil Uhlans]], and the [[Northwind Highlanders]] defended the area around Lake Osis, maintaining a line of retreat for other SLDF troops. This southern command faced the Shroud Keshik and Jaguar's Heart units. Though the Jaguars were eventually repelled, the defenders took heavy casualties. The Knights were down to a quarter of their original strength.<ref name=TOTCp12>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 12</ref> A retreat became a rout, and before Victor Steiner-Davion's reinforcements arrived, the Knights (and all other units of Task Force Serpent) were reduced in strength by approximately 80%.<ref name=TOTCp12>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 12</ref> The First Knights took six years to rebuild, and the [[LCCC]] declared them at full strength in [[3067]].<ref name=FMUp150>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 150</ref> | ||
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | In [[3068]] the Knights were recalled to [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] by the [[ | + | In [[3068]] the Knights were recalled to [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] by the [[Captain-General]]. During a parade review, the [[Word of Blake]] attacked the Knights with chemical weapons. As they weren't expecting combat, the Techs hadn't installed the filter systems commonly used when entering combat. This lack of filter systems killed many of the First Knights. The remaining Knights attempted to break out of the parade cordon, but were slowed dramatically by the Atreus City Police Department in their ''[[PM6 Peacemaker]]s'' and the [[8th Free Worlds Legionnaires]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 8</ref> |
| − | The Knights who escaped were able to break into lance-sized units and go to ground. They continued to fight the Blakists and their Marik allies for the next nine years. Unfortunately, the 8th Legionnaires and the Blakist [[15th Division (Word of Blake)|15th Division]] shattered their command structure and hunted the Knights | + | The Knights who escaped were able to break into lance-sized units and go to ground. They continued to fight the Blakists and their Marik allies for the next nine years. Unfortunately, the 8th Legionnaires and the Blakist [[15th Division (Word of Blake)|15th Division]] shattered their command structure and hunted the Knights ruthlessl. Even so, a company of Knights managed to survive, until their participation in a rescue attempt of the false Thomas Marik lead to the Knights' destruction in 3076.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 6-13</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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| − | Camomarikknightsoftheinnersphere.png|A ''[[Grand Titan]]'' in 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere colors. | + | Image:Camomarikknightsoftheinnersphere.png|A ''[[Grand Titan]]'' in 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere colors. |
| − | + | Image:JihadHotSpots3070.jpg|The Knights of the Inner Sphere annihilation on Atreus | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||