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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 moral victory. 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>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 71</ref> | |
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| + | 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]] [[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>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 71</ref> | ||
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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]] during [[Operation Bulldog]]. 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> | ||
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| + | Upon reaching [[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 [[ComGuard]]'s [[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> | ||
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| + | When fleeing Smoke Jaguar forces landed on Huntress, the First Knights, [[1st 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> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3059]] the Commanding Officer was [[Colonel]] Sir [[Paul Masters]]. | + | As of [[3059]] the Commanding Officer was [[Colonel]] Sir [[Paul Masters]]. After the Battle of Huntress and the Great Refusal, Sir Paul remained on Huntress as the Star League ambassador to the Clans. The First Knights returned to the Inner Sphere under the command of Dame Clarisse Boyer. She remained in command of the First Knights when Sir Paul returned from Huntress.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 150</ref> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | 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. | |
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
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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 moral victory. 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.[2]
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 during Operation Bulldog. 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.[3]
Upon reaching Huntress, the First Knights attacked a training base alongside Kingston's Legionnaires.[4] During this encounter, the Knights had to call upon the ComGuard's 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.[5]
When fleeing Smoke Jaguar forces landed on Huntress, the First Knights, 1st 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.[6] 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]
Officers
As of 3059 the Commanding Officer was Colonel Sir Paul Masters. After the Battle of Huntress and the Great Refusal, Sir Paul remained on Huntress as the Star League ambassador to the Clans. The First Knights returned to the Inner Sphere under the command of Dame Clarisse Boyer. She remained in command of the First Knights when Sir Paul returned from Huntress.[8]
Tactics
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.
Composition
3059
1st Knights of the Inner Sphere (1 Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)
- CO/1st Lancelot Battalion: Colonel Paul Masters
- XO: Force Commander Matthew Sequord
- 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 (1 Wing/Elite/Fanatical)
- Wing Commander: Commodore Carlton Fields
- The Leagues best pilots integrate in the Wing
Notes
References
- Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 71 - "Unit Profile"