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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The '''First Knights of the Inner Sphere''' first saw action on [[Gibson]]. Involved in a brutal civil war, the First Knights faced elements of the [[Word of Blake Militia]] and the [[2nd Regulan Hussars]], defeating both units despite the use of tactical nuclear weapons. More important to the Knights than a military victory was the | + | The '''First Knights of the Inner Sphere''' first saw action on [[Gibson]]. Involved in a brutal civil war, the First Knights faced elements of the [[Word of Blake Militia]] and the [[2nd Regulan Hussars]], defeating both units despite the use of tactical nuclear weapons. More important to the Knights than a military victory was the morality. They didn't see themselves as fighting an enemy, but fighting to protect the rights of the people of Gibson. A short time later the Knights responded to a crazy man trying to provoke a war by painting his machines to look like the Knights. After landing on [[New St. Andrews]], the Knights dispatched their opponents and restored their good name.<ref name=FMFWL71>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 71: "1st Knights of the Inner Sphere Unit Profile"</ref> |
After the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] attacked [[Coventry]] in [[3058]], [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] asked [[Thomas Marik]] for assistance from the First Knights. They traveled to Coventry and placed themselves under the command of [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] and [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]. Though they didn't see any fighting, the Knights were impressed by Victor's solution to the Jade Falcon invasion.<ref name=FMFWL71/> | After the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] attacked [[Coventry]] in [[3058]], [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] asked [[Thomas Marik]] for assistance from the First Knights. They traveled to Coventry and placed themselves under the command of [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] and [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]. Though they didn't see any fighting, the Knights were impressed by Victor's solution to the Jade Falcon invasion.<ref name=FMFWL71/> | ||
===Task Force Serpent=== | ===Task Force Serpent=== | ||
| − | 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. | + | 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]], 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 [[ | + | 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> |
| − | 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>''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>''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>''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]]. 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 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> |
| − | 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 | + | 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> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere''' | ||
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| − | | [[Colonel]]||[[Paul Masters]]||[[3054]] - [[3061]]<ref | + | | [[Colonel]]||[[Paul Masters]]||[[3054]] - [[3061]]<ref name=FMUp150 /> |
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| − | | Colonel||[[Clarisse Boyer]]||3061 | + | | Colonel||[[Clarisse Boyer]]||3061 - [[3068]]<ref name=JTP:Ap6>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 6</ref> |
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* 2nd Galahad Battalion: Force Commander [[Clarisse Boyer]] | * 2nd Galahad Battalion: Force Commander [[Clarisse Boyer]] | ||
* 3rd Gawaine Battalion: Force Commander [[Patrick Tuttle]] | * 3rd Gawaine Battalion: Force Commander [[Patrick Tuttle]] | ||
| − | - The 1st & 2nd are heavy '[[Mech]] battalions <br> | + | - The 1st & 2nd are heavy '[[Mech]] battalions<br> |
| − | - The 3rd is a medium-class battalion | + | - The 3rd is a medium-class battalion |
| − | '''Order of the Silver Cross''' ( | + | '''Order of the Silver Cross''' (aerospace [[Wing (Military Unit)|wing]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL71/> |
* Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] [[Carlton Fields]] | * Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] [[Carlton Fields]] | ||
| − | - The | + | - The League's best pilots integrate in the Wing |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | 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. | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[The Hunters]]'' | + | * ''[[The Hunters]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' |
| − | *''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' |
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Knights of the Inner Sphere, 1st]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Knights of the Inner Sphere, 1st]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:42, 10 February 2024
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| First Knights of the Inner Sphere | |
| Formed | 3054 |
| Nickname | The Gold Knights |
| Affiliation | Free Worlds League |
| Parent Command | Knights of the Inner Sphere |
Contents
History[edit]
The First Knights of the Inner Sphere first saw action on Gibson. Involved in a brutal civil war, the First Knights faced elements of the Word of Blake Militia and the 2nd Regulan Hussars, defeating both units despite the use of tactical nuclear weapons. More important to the Knights than a military victory was the morality. They didn't see themselves as fighting an enemy, but fighting to protect the rights of the people of Gibson. A short time later the Knights responded to a crazy man trying to provoke a war by painting his machines to look like the Knights. After landing on New St. Andrews, the Knights dispatched their opponents and restored their good name.[1]
After the Jade Falcons attacked Coventry in 3058, Katherine Steiner-Davion asked Thomas Marik for assistance from the First Knights. They traveled to Coventry and placed themselves under the command of Precentor Martial Anastasius Focht and Victor Steiner-Davion. Though they didn't see any fighting, the Knights were impressed by Victor's solution to the Jade Falcon invasion.[1]
Task Force Serpent[edit]
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.[2][3] 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.[4]
During the Battle of Huntress, the First Knights attacked a training base alongside Kingston's Legionnaires.[5] During this encounter, the Knights had to call upon the Com Guard 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.[6]
When fleeing Smoke Jaguar forces landed on Huntress, the First Knights, 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.[7] 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%.[7] The First Knights took six years to rebuild, and the LCCC declared them at full strength in 3067.[8]
Jihad[edit]
In 3068 the Knights were recalled to 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 Peacemakers and the 8th Free Worlds Legionnaires.[9]
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 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.[10]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere | |||
| Colonel | Paul Masters | 3054 - 3061[8] | |
| Colonel | Clarisse Boyer | 3061 - 3068[11] | |
Tactics[edit]
The First Knights of the Inner Sphere was composed of the best MechWarriors from the Free Worlds League Military. As such they were experts in offensive and defensive operations and individually were incredibly skilled. The Knights had little experience working in large formations however, and this affected their ability to fight in larger units.[1]
Composition History[edit]
3059[edit]
1st Knights of the Inner Sphere (BattleMech Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[1]
- CO/1st Lancelot Battalion: Colonel Paul Masters
- 2nd Galahad Battalion: Force Commander Clarisse Boyer
- 3rd Gawaine Battalion: Force Commander Patrick Tuttle
- The 1st & 2nd are heavy 'Mech battalions
- The 3rd is a medium-class battalion
Order of the Silver Cross (aerospace wing/Elite/Fanatical)[1]
- Wing Commander: Commodore Carlton Fields
- The League's best pilots integrate in the Wing
Gallery[edit]
A Grand Titan in 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere colors.
Chemical attack against the 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere on Atreus, ca. 3068.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 71: "1st Knights of the Inner Sphere Unit Profile"
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 9
- ↑ The Hunters, pp. 112–113
- ↑ The Hunters, pp. 96–97, 101–109
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 10
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 11
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Twilight of the Clans, p. 12
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 150
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, p. 8
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, p. 6-13
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, p. 6