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==Unit History== | ==Unit History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | The unit was formed by many of the survivors of [[Task Force Serpent]], at the request of former ComStar [[Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]]. Colonel Andrew Reburn formerly of the late [[1st Kathil Uhlans|First Kathil Uhlans]], was | + | The unit was formed by many of the survivors of [[Task Force Serpent]], at the request of former ComStar [[Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]]. Colonel Andrew Reburn, formerly of the late [[1st Kathil Uhlans|First Kathil Uhlans]], was asked to lead unit. Many of his former countrymen from the now defunct First Kathil joined him, along with several clusters of [[Clan Nova Cat|Clan Nova Cat's]] [[Tau Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Tau Galaxy]]. Other units that contributed troops to the formation of the 1st Royal include the [[11th Lyran Guards]], [[4th Drakøns]], [[Kingston's Legionnaires]] and a few members from both [[Northwind Highlanders|Northwind Highlander's]] MacLeod's Regiment and the [[2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'' page 101 - 1st Royal Regiment - History - individuals from various Inner Sphere units join the 1st Royal.</ref> The unit's 'Mech force consisted of mostly Clan mechs, salvaged from long campaign on [[Huntress]]. |
| − | Colonel Redburn | + | Colonel Redburn combed through old Star League recruitment documentation and implimented those old methods of recruitment. All new recuits must start at rank of sergeant and must earn their commission.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'' page 102 - Redburn uses old SLDF documents and training methods to bring in more people into the unit.</ref> |
===Build Up and Training=== | ===Build Up and Training=== | ||
| − | In course building up the unit, the 1st Royals | + | In course building up the unit, the 1st Royals whent through a series of training exercises against ComStar's [[Invader Galaxy]] between 3061 and [[3062]]. The unit lost a number of times to the experienced Com Guard force, but the third time they faced them, on [[Tukayyid]] the 1st Royal succeeded and came out victorious. The Invaders conducted their battle in the Devil's Bath, an area known for hot steaming mud pits and jaggered canyons.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'' page 103 - 1st Royal Regiment history brief.</ref> |
===FedCom Civil War=== | ===FedCom Civil War=== | ||
| − | When Victor Steiner-Davion | + | When Victor Steiner-Davion decided leave ComStar to remove his sister from the throne of both FedCom and Lyran Alliance. He instructed thee 1st Royals not to get involved in the Civil War and maintain its neutrality. The unit then continued its training, preparing day of it would be called into battle for the League. It conducted number of officer exchange programs with [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Wolf (in Exile)]] fostering mutual cooperation between the factions and the 1st Royal Regiment. |
==Insigna== | ==Insigna== | ||
Revision as of 11:00, 18 January 2010
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Unit Brief
The 1st Royal BattleMech Regiment, or Morgan's Lions, is a 'Mech Regiment that served 2nd Star League during its brief existence. The unit is named for Morgan Hasek-Davion, whose leadership set the foundation of Task Force Serpent's success.
Unit History
Formation
The unit was formed by many of the survivors of Task Force Serpent, at the request of former ComStar Precentor Martial Anastasius Focht. Colonel Andrew Reburn, formerly of the late First Kathil Uhlans, was asked to lead unit. Many of his former countrymen from the now defunct First Kathil joined him, along with several clusters of Clan Nova Cat's Tau Galaxy. Other units that contributed troops to the formation of the 1st Royal include the 11th Lyran Guards, 4th Drakøns, Kingston's Legionnaires and a few members from both Northwind Highlander's MacLeod's Regiment and the 2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere.[1] The unit's 'Mech force consisted of mostly Clan mechs, salvaged from long campaign on Huntress.
Colonel Redburn combed through old Star League recruitment documentation and implimented those old methods of recruitment. All new recuits must start at rank of sergeant and must earn their commission.[2]
Build Up and Training
In course building up the unit, the 1st Royals whent through a series of training exercises against ComStar's Invader Galaxy between 3061 and 3062. The unit lost a number of times to the experienced Com Guard force, but the third time they faced them, on Tukayyid the 1st Royal succeeded and came out victorious. The Invaders conducted their battle in the Devil's Bath, an area known for hot steaming mud pits and jaggered canyons.[3]
FedCom Civil War
When Victor Steiner-Davion decided leave ComStar to remove his sister from the throne of both FedCom and Lyran Alliance. He instructed thee 1st Royals not to get involved in the Civil War and maintain its neutrality. The unit then continued its training, preparing day of it would be called into battle for the League. It conducted number of officer exchange programs with Clan Nova Cat and Clan Wolf (in Exile) fostering mutual cooperation between the factions and the 1st Royal Regiment.
Insigna
The Unit had adopted the Black Serpent that is coiled around the Cameron Star, with fangs open ready to strike.
Tactics
When unit first form, 20% of the unit consisted of OmniMechs and Clan technology enhanced 'Mechs. Taking advanage of this, the unit has lances worth of Clan equipt weaponry concentrate fire power on single individual 'mechs taking advange of their superior ranges. While doing this, entire force slow withdrawing from the enemy to keep conventional armed foes out or range.[4]
Officers
As of 3062, the commanding officer was Colonel Andrew Redburn
Unit Composition
3062
- 1st Royal BattleMech Regiment (1 BattleMech Regiment)
- 1st Battalion - CO: Colonel Andrew Redburn
- 2nd Battalion - CO: Carl Sleipness
- 3rd Battalion - CO: Annalise Proctor
Notes
After the open breaks of the Jihad, its is unclear what fate of the unit was. It unknown if was utterly destroyed during the Blakist attack on Tukayyid.
References
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar page 101 - 1st Royal Regiment - History - individuals from various Inner Sphere units join the 1st Royal.
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar page 102 - Redburn uses old SLDF documents and training methods to bring in more people into the unit.
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar page 103 - 1st Royal Regiment history brief.
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar page 107 - Tactics