Difference between revisions of "1st St. Ives Lancers"

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| parent formation = [[St. Ives Armored Cavalry]]
 
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At the end of the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]], the unit partially rebuilt its AeroSpace wing by taking in survivors of the destroyed [[St. Ives Cheveau Legers]].<ref name=FMCCp104/>  
 
At the end of the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]], the unit partially rebuilt its AeroSpace wing by taking in survivors of the destroyed [[St. Ives Cheveau Legers]].<ref name=FMCCp104/>  
  
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===FedCom Civil War===
 
Kai Allard-Liao took a battalion of the First Lancers to meet [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] on [[Thorin]] and assisted him in deposing his sister. The Lancers fought on [[Tikonov]] and [[New Avalon]]. Once the fighting had concluded they served as the garrison unit for [[Tikonov]] until the permanent garrison arrived.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 29</ref>
 
Kai Allard-Liao took a battalion of the First Lancers to meet [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] on [[Thorin]] and assisted him in deposing his sister. The Lancers fought on [[Tikonov]] and [[New Avalon]]. Once the fighting had concluded they served as the garrison unit for [[Tikonov]] until the permanent garrison arrived.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 29</ref>
  
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The First fought against the [[AFFS]] forces deployed in [[Operation Sovereign Justice]]. Due to those actions they weren't present on St. Ives when the [[Word of Blake]] struck, but they later raided [[Zion]] and [[Genoa]] in retaliation.<ref name=frcc18/>
 
The First fought against the [[AFFS]] forces deployed in [[Operation Sovereign Justice]]. Due to those actions they weren't present on St. Ives when the [[Word of Blake]] struck, but they later raided [[Zion]] and [[Genoa]] in retaliation.<ref name=frcc18/>
  
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===Republic Era===
 
In [[3081]] the First was ordered to attack [[Genoa]]. After driving away the Dragonfang Cluster, the unit received orders to attack [[Terra Firma]]. Kai Allard-Liao refused the order because Terra Firma had never been part of the Capellan Confederation. The soldiers under his command mutinied against him, and he barely escaped with the help of a few loyal troops. This betrayal by their leader and the need to fight their comrades led the First Lancers to a low and bitter morale. The Strategios has implemented plans to rebuild the unit on [[St. Ives]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 25</ref>
 
In [[3081]] the First was ordered to attack [[Genoa]]. After driving away the Dragonfang Cluster, the unit received orders to attack [[Terra Firma]]. Kai Allard-Liao refused the order because Terra Firma had never been part of the Capellan Confederation. The soldiers under his command mutinied against him, and he barely escaped with the help of a few loyal troops. This betrayal by their leader and the need to fight their comrades led the First Lancers to a low and bitter morale. The Strategios has implemented plans to rebuild the unit on [[St. Ives]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 25</ref>
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===Dark Age===
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The First has rarely seen combat since it's last major combat operation, capturing [[Kittery]] during the [[Victoria War]]. This has resulted in other then sporadic offensive actions against the [[RAF]] and [[AFFS]] over the past decade, they have largely stayed on their home of [[St. Ives]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 37, "St. Ives Armored Cavalry - First St. Ives Lancers"</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was ''Sang-shao'' Rebecca Ling.<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34, "CCAF Deployment Table"</ref>
 
As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was ''Sang-shao'' Rebecca Ling.<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34, "CCAF Deployment Table"</ref>
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As of [[3145]] the commanding officer was ''Sang-shao'' Mingyan He-Liao.<ref name=fm3145p46>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 46, "CCAF Deployment Table"</ref>
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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'''First St Ives Lancers''' (1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''First St Ives Lancers''' (1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Rebecca Ling
 
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Rebecca Ling
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===3145===
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'''1st St. Ives Lancers''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=fm3145p46/>
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* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Mingyan He-Liao
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'''1st Air Lancers''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=fm3145p46/>
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* CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' Vaughan Mahaffey
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'''85th Armored Lancers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=fm3145p46/>
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* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Margette Debeiro
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'''12th Armored Grenadiers''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=fm3145p46/>
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* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Mordwywr McCulloch
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
*''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''

Revision as of 10:10, 24 April 2016

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History

The First St. Ives Lancers are one of the more elite units of the CCAF.

Formation

The First St. Ives Lancers were raised as a part of the St. Ives Mercantile Association's army. They formed the core of the St. Ives Lancers brigade from their inception. Once the Mercantile Association joined the Capellan Confederation their skill and tactical acumen quickly made them a highly valued part of the CCAF. The Lancers were primarily drawn from the household guards of the St. Ives Commonality, and they never wanted for supplies or equipment. The First typically received the most skilled MechWarriors. In the Star League Era they rarely operated outside their Commonality. In 2765 they were stationed on Atlas.[1]

Throughout their history the First St. Ives Lancers have served with honor and pride for their homeland. The unit was rebuilt twice, first after they defended Bethel in 2760 against the Syrtis Fusiliers and again in 2857 on Spica against the successful Ceti Hussars. Among their other great achievements was the raid on Redfield in 2832 and the occupation of Mira in 2975.[2]. During the fight for Wei in 3001 the command captured a valuable DropShip from the Marik invaders. The string of victories continued with the assistance of Wilson's Hussars on Highspire in 3012 and the defense of their homeworld against the assaulting Avalon Hussars. This engagement cost the unit horrendous casualties.[citation needed]

Fourth Succession War

Being stationed on St. Ives during the Fourth Succession War it defected to the newly formed St. Ives Compact.

Andurien/Canopus Invasion


War of 3039


Operation Bulldog

The 1st Lancers was the Compact's first choice for Task Force Serpent, the reborn Star League's assault on the Clan Smoke Jaguar homeworld of Huntress, but it was deemed more important to keep the 1st and its commander Kai Allard-Liao visible in the Inner Sphere.[3]

Fought in Operation Bulldog and the Great Refusal.[4]

Xin Sheng Campaign

During the Xin Sheng Campaign, the First Lancers spent a lot of time raiding the Capellan Confederation. Five years of fighting wouldn't have been possible except the First took the time to establish a strong support network that kept them in the fight.[4]

At the end of the Capellan-St. Ives War, the unit partially rebuilt its AeroSpace wing by taking in survivors of the destroyed St. Ives Cheveau Legers.[4]

FedCom Civil War

Kai Allard-Liao took a battalion of the First Lancers to meet Victor Steiner-Davion on Thorin and assisted him in deposing his sister. The Lancers fought on Tikonov and New Avalon. Once the fighting had concluded they served as the garrison unit for Tikonov until the permanent garrison arrived.[5]

Jihad

The First fought against the AFFS forces deployed in Operation Sovereign Justice. Due to those actions they weren't present on St. Ives when the Word of Blake struck, but they later raided Zion and Genoa in retaliation.[6]

Republic Era

In 3081 the First was ordered to attack Genoa. After driving away the Dragonfang Cluster, the unit received orders to attack Terra Firma. Kai Allard-Liao refused the order because Terra Firma had never been part of the Capellan Confederation. The soldiers under his command mutinied against him, and he barely escaped with the help of a few loyal troops. This betrayal by their leader and the need to fight their comrades led the First Lancers to a low and bitter morale. The Strategios has implemented plans to rebuild the unit on St. Ives.[7]

Dark Age

The First has rarely seen combat since it's last major combat operation, capturing Kittery during the Victoria War. This has resulted in other then sporadic offensive actions against the RAF and AFFS over the past decade, they have largely stayed on their home of St. Ives.[8]

Officers

As of 3050 to 3054 the commanding officer was Colonel Caroline Seng.[9][10]

As of 3063 the commanding officer was Sang-shao Tristan Bothel, who took over from Duke Kai Allard-Liao after the conclusion of the Xin Sheng Campaign.[4]

As of 3067 the commanding officer was Jiang-jun Kai Allard-Liao.[11]

As of 3085 the commanding officer was Sang-shao Rebecca Ling.[12]

As of 3145 the commanding officer was Sang-shao Mingyan He-Liao.[13]


Tactics

Known for being very mobile, despite fielding large numbers of heavy and assault elements.[4]

Composition History

2765

First St. Ives Lancers (Elite/Fanatical))[1]

3025

First St. Ives Lancers (3 Battalions/Veteran/ Fanatical)[2]

  • CO: Colonel Simone Devon
  • 1st Battalion: Major Jason Vinn
  • 2nd Battalion: Major Caroline Seng
  • 3rd Battalion: Major Zana Nestor

3050-3054

First St. Ives Lancers (Veteran/Reliable)[9][10]

  • CO: Colonel Caroline Seng

3063

First St. Ives Lancers (1Regiment/Elite/Questionable (Fanatical))[4]

  • CO: Sang-shao Tristan Bothel
  • 2nd Battalion : Sao-shao Stephan Czaban
  • 3rd Battalion: Sao-shao Valera Tulski

- Two Companies Clan OmniMechs

First Air Lancers (1 Wing/Veteran/Questionable (Fanatical))[4]

First Lancers Armored Command (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable (Fanatical))[4]

  • Fourth Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Daniel Vong
  • Fifth Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: Sao-shao Latimer St. Reginald
  • Thirty-third Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: Sao-shao Kieran Daniels

- The 1st Lancers Armor Command is currently assigned to the St. Ives Home Guard

Twelfth Armored Grenadiers (1 Battalion/Veteran/Questionabel (Fanatical)[4]

  • Troop Commander: Rebecca Chong

- Formerly a Reinforced Regiment, now reduced to a understrenght Battalion

3067

First St. Ives Lancers (Elite/Questionable)[11]

  • CO: Jiang-jun Kai Allard-Liao

First Air Lancers (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)[11]

  • CO: Sao-shao Xian McCallister

First Lancers Armor Brigade (Veteran/Questionable)[11]

  • CO: Zhong-shao James Ruckson

Twelfth Armored Grenadiers (Regiment/Elite/Questionable)[11]

  • CO: Zhong-shao Tabitha Worrant

3085

First St Ives Lancers (1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)[12]

  • CO: Sang-shao Rebecca Ling

3145

1st St. Ives Lancers (Elite/Reliable)[13]

  • CO: Sang-shao Mingyan He-Liao

1st Air Lancers (Elite/Reliable)[13]

  • CO: Kong-zhong-shao Vaughan Mahaffey

85th Armored Lancers (Veteran/Fanatical)[13]

  • CO: Zhong-shao Margette Debeiro

12th Armored Grenadiers (Elite/Reliable)[13]

  • CO: Zhong-shao Mordwywr McCulloch

Notes

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Report: CCAF, p. 14
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation) p. 88, "Unit Profile"
  3. ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 9
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 104, "1st St. Ives Lancers Unit Profile"
  5. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 29
  6. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named frcc18
  7. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 25
  8. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 37, "St. Ives Armored Cavalry - First St. Ives Lancers"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 20 Year Update, p. 29, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Objective Raids, p. 43, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 34, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 34, "CCAF Deployment Table"
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 46, "CCAF Deployment Table"

Bibliography

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