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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
A relative newcomer to the [[Chesterton Reserves]], the original '''Kingston's Legionnaires''' were formed during the [[Third Succession War]] from the remnants of two poor performing regiments, the [[6th Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] and [[Shadrack's Shadowhawks]], taken out of active service after a failed attack on the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Bristol]] in [[2915]].<ref name=HLp85>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85: "Kingston's Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref>
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A relative newcomer to the [[Chesterton Reserves]], the original '''Kingston's Legionnaires''' were formed during the [[Third Succession War]] from the remnants of two poor performing regiments, the [[6th Capellan Reserve Cavalry]] and [[Shadrack's Shadowhawks]], taken out of active service after a failed attack on the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Bristol]] in [[2915]].<ref name=HLp85>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85: "Kingston's Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref>
  
 
They were renamed '''Kingston's Rangers''' or '''Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers''' following their reassignment to the Victoria Commonality Rangers brigade in [[3062]]. '''1st Victoria Rangers''' is their current name following reorganization after the [[Capellan Crusades]]. They were previously a high-spirited unit known for sometimes questionable tactics.
 
They were renamed '''Kingston's Rangers''' or '''Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers''' following their reassignment to the Victoria Commonality Rangers brigade in [[3062]]. '''1st Victoria Rangers''' is their current name following reorganization after the [[Capellan Crusades]]. They were previously a high-spirited unit known for sometimes questionable tactics.
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===Third Succession War===
 
===Third Succession War===
The unit's first major action occurred in [[2952]] when the Legionnaires' ''[[Cheetah]]''s, backed by ''[[Thunderbird (Aerospace Fighter class)|Thunderbird]]''s and ''[[Eagle (Aerospace Fighter class)|Eagles]]'' from assorted reserve regiments, fended off incursions against [[Ingersoll]] by the [[Marik Guard]].<ref name=HLp85/>
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The unit's first major action occurred in [[2952]] when the Legionnaires' ''[[Cheetah]]''s, backed by ''[[Thunderbird]]''s and ''[[Eagle (Aerospace Fighter class)|Eagles]]'' from assorted reserve regiments, fended off incursions against [[Ingersoll]] by the [[Marik Guard]].<ref name=HLp85/>
  
The Legionnaires' next major assignment almost led to their destruction, tangling with the [[Forty-second Avalon Hussars]] during the siege of [[Fletcher (CC)|Fletcher]] in [[2985]]. Greatly outnumbered and suffering poor communication, the Hussars ''[[Marauder]]''s proved deadly, with over 60 percent of the Legionnaires destroyed before reinforcements could extract the survivors.<ref name=HLp85/>
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The Legionnaires' next major assignment almost led to their destruction, tangling with the [[Fourty-second Avalon Hussars]] during the siege of [[Fletcher (ROTS)|Fletcher]] in [[2985]]. Greatly outnumbered and suffering poor communication, the Hussars ''[[Marauder]]''s proved deadly, with over 60 percent of the Legionnaires destroyed before reinforcements could extract the survivors.<ref name=HLp85/>
  
 
At the end of the [[Third Succession War]], the Legionnaires consisted of two [[Battalion]]s stationed on the planet of [[Heligoland]].<ref name=HL2>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105: "Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
 
At the end of the [[Third Succession War]], the Legionnaires consisted of two [[Battalion]]s stationed on the planet of [[Heligoland]].<ref name=HL2>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105: "Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
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===War of 3039===
 
===War of 3039===
The Kingston's Legionnaires were assigned in late [[3039]] to reinforce the embattled remains of the [[15th Dracon]] against the [[2nd FedCom RCT]] retaliatory attack on [[Ares (system)|Ares]]. The arrival of the Legionnaires finally dislodged the 2nd and prompted them to withdraw off-world, but not before the FedCom unit had succeeded in their mission and comprehensively crippled the [[Bergan Industries]], [[Quikscell Company]] and [[Earthwerks Limited]] factories on Ares in revenge for [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]'s raids against the [[Federated Commonwealth]] during the [[War of 3039]].<ref name=HWo39-128>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 128: "Countering the Big Mac - Ares"</ref>
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The Kingston's Legionnaires were assigned in late [[3039]] to reinforce the embattled remains of the [[15th Dracon]] against the [[2nd FedCom RCT]] retaliatory attack on [[Ares (planet)|Ares]]. The arrival of the Legionnaires finally dislodged the 2nd and prompted them to withdraw off-world, but not before the FedCom unit had succeeded in their mission and comprehensively crippled the [[Bergan Industries]], [[Quikscell Company]] and [[Earthwerks Limited]] factories on Ares in revenge for [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]'s raids against the [[Federated Commonwealth]] during the [[War of 3039]].<ref name=HWo39-128>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 128: "Countering the Big Mac - Ares"</ref>
  
 
===Operation Guerrero===
 
===Operation Guerrero===
In [[3057]], Kingston's Legionnaires were part of [[Operation GUERRERO]]. A single [[battalion]] of Legionnaires captured [[Sakhalin (CC)|Sakhalin]] from the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. Nearby [[Sarna]] was also under invasion but its garrison defeated the attacking [[CCAF]] units. Instead of upholding [[FedCom]] rule, Sarna declared independence and called itself the reborn [[Sarna Supremacy]]. The Sarna Supremacy then sent its garrison, the [[Kaifeng SMM]], to recapture [[Kaifeng]] from the Confederation. The other garrisons, [[Grim Determination]] and [[Tooth of Ymir]] mercenary regiments, were sent to Sakhalin where they easily overwhelmed the Legionnaires.<ref name=CMp13>''Chaos March (sourcebook)'', p. 13: "Sarna Supremacy"</ref>
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In [[3057]], Kingston's Legionnaires were part of [[Operation GUERRERO]]. A single [[battalion]] of Legionnaires captured [[Sakhalin]] from the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. Nearby [[Sarna]] was also under invasion but its garrison defeated the attacking [[CCAF]] units. Instead of upholding [[FedCom]] rule, Sarna declared independence and called itself the reborn [[Sarna Supremacy]]. The Sarna Supremacy then sent its garrison, the [[Kaifeng SMM]], to recapture [[Kaifeng]] from the Confederation. The other garrisons, [[Grim Determination]] and [[Tooth of Ymir]] mercenary regiments, were sent to Sakhalin where they easily overwhelmed the Legionnaires.<ref name=CMp13>''Chaos March (sourcebook)'', p. 13: "Sarna Supremacy"</ref>
  
===Task Force SERPENT===
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===Operation SERPENT===
 
Compared to the fanatical and elite units contributed by the other states, many were surprised when the Capellan Confederation sent the Legionnaires as their contribution to [[Task Force Serpent]], the reborn [[Star League]]'s assault on the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]] in [[3059]]. Publicly the reason stated was that with [[CCAF]]'s elite forces tied up with stabilizing the so-called [[Chaos March]] and [[Operation BULLDOG]] they couldn't afford to send anyone else, while many saw it as representing Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s low expectation of the mission's success.<ref name=TOTC1>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref><ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 112–113</ref>
 
Compared to the fanatical and elite units contributed by the other states, many were surprised when the Capellan Confederation sent the Legionnaires as their contribution to [[Task Force Serpent]], the reborn [[Star League]]'s assault on the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]] in [[3059]]. Publicly the reason stated was that with [[CCAF]]'s elite forces tied up with stabilizing the so-called [[Chaos March]] and [[Operation BULLDOG]] they couldn't afford to send anyone else, while many saw it as representing Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s low expectation of the mission's success.<ref name=TOTC1>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref><ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 112–113</ref>
  
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On 25 June [[3068]], Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] of the [[Capellan March]] launched an assault against the [[Capellan Confederation]] called [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]]. By October, numerous planets had fallen with the invaders appearing to use [[WarShip]]s in an orbital strike against the Forbidden City on [[Sian]] itself.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 17–18: "OPERATION: SOVEREIGN JUSTICE"</ref>
 
On 25 June [[3068]], Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] of the [[Capellan March]] launched an assault against the [[Capellan Confederation]] called [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]]. By October, numerous planets had fallen with the invaders appearing to use [[WarShip]]s in an orbital strike against the Forbidden City on [[Sian]] itself.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 17–18: "OPERATION: SOVEREIGN JUSTICE"</ref>
  
On 8 October 3068, the [[CCAF]] counterattacked with [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]]. The primary force behind this offensive were three Task Forces each consisting of two to three regiments. Of these, Task Force Vengeance consisted of the [[1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], the [[Prefectorate Guard]] and Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers. Moving rimward from Menke, Victoria and Zanzibar respectively, TF Vengeance attacked the worlds of [[Frazer]], [[Mendham]], [[Glentworth]], [[Wrentham]], and [[Robsart|Robstart]] in the Third Wave of the Operation in January-February of [[3069]]. Wave Four (May-June 3069) saw combat on [[Mandaree]] and the concentration of all three regiments on [[Ridgebrook]] which fell in August after heavy fighting. Finally, September-December of 3069 saw Wave Five on [[New Syrtis]] with all three Task Forces fighting the six AFFS regiments gathered there — the [[Sixth Syrtis Fusiliers]], [[New Syrtis CMM]], [[Third Ceti Hussars]], [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], [[Vanguard Legion]] and [[Borodin's Vindicators]]. The fighting would continue until January [[3070]] when Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] called for a ceasefire. However, the ceasefire was one-sided and the Capellans had to fight while withdrawing. Hostilities only truly ended when Duke Hasek was assassinated in March of [[3070]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 18–21: "Kingston's VCR exploits as part of Task Force Vengeance in Operation: Thunderstrike."</ref>
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On 8 October 3068, the [[CCAF]] counterattacked with [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]]. The primary force behind this offensive were three Task Forces each consisting of two to three regiments. Of these, Task Force Vengeance consisted of the [[1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], the [[Prefectorate Guard]] and Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers. Moving rimward from Menke, Victoria and Zanzibar respectively, TF Vengeance attacked the worlds of [[Frazer]], [[Mendham]], [[Glentworth]], [[Wrentham]], and [[Robsart|Robstart]] in the Third Wave of the Operation in January-February of [[3069]]. Wave Four (May-June 3069) saw combat on [[Mandaree]] and the concentration of all three regiments on [[Ridgebrook]] which fell in August after heavy fighting. Finally, September-December of 3069 saw Wave Five on [[New Syrtis]] with all three Task Forces fighting the six AFFS regiments gathered there — the [[Sixth Syrtis Fusiliers]], [[New Syrtis CMM]], [[Third Ceti Hussars]], [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], [[Vanguard Legion]] and [[Borodin's Vindicators]]. The fighting would continue until January [[3070]] when Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] called for a ceasefire. However, the ceasefire was one-sided and the Capellans had to fight while withdrawing. Hostilities only truly ended when Duke Hasek was assassinated in
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March of [[3070]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 18–21: "Kingston's VCR exploits as part of Task Force Vengeance in Operation: Thunderstrike."</ref>
  
 
As of [[3079]], the regiment is spread across [[Zanzibar]], [[Yuris]], and [[Rollis]].<ref name="frcc14">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 14</ref>
 
As of [[3079]], the regiment is spread across [[Zanzibar]], [[Yuris]], and [[Rollis]].<ref name="frcc14">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 14</ref>
  
Most of the veterans from Task Force Serpent were killed during the Jihad operations. The unit spent most of their time after that rebuilding.<ref name=FM3085p31/> In [[3085]] they were stationed on [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]].<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34</ref>
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Most of the veterans from Task Force Serpent were killed during the Jihad operations. The unit spent most of their time after that rebuilding.<ref name=FM3085p31/> In 3085 they were stationed on [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]].<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34</ref>
  
 
===The Republic Era===
 
===The Republic Era===
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'''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HL1/>
 
'''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HL1/>
 
* CO: ''Colonel'' Martha "Big Mama" Mathias
 
* CO: ''Colonel'' Martha "Big Mama" Mathias
:* First Battalion CO: Samuel Kingston<ref name=HLp85>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85: "Kingston's Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref>
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:* Second Battalion CO: [[Andrea Loo]]<ref name=HLp85>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85: "Kingston's Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref>
:* Second Battalion CO: [[Andrea Loo]]<ref name=HLp85></ref>
 
 
:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Heligoland]].<ref name=HLCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105</ref>
 
:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Heligoland]].<ref name=HLCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105</ref>
  
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===3085===
 
===3085===
 
'''Kingston's VCR''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''Kingston's VCR''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' [[Mara Kingston]]
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* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Mara Kingston
  
 
'''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (2 Flights/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (2 Flights/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
* CO: ''Kong-shong-shao'' [[Igor Vasilyev]]
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* CO: ''Kong-shong-shao'' Igor Vasilyev
  
 
'''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (2 Battalions/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (2 Battalions/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Barry Wang]]
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* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Barry Wang
  
 
'''Kingston's VCR Infantry (3rd Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''Kingston's VCR Infantry (3rd Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' [[Nadezhda Smirnov]]
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* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Nadezhda Smirnov
  
 
'''Kingston's VCR Infantry (15th Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''Kingston's VCR Infantry (15th Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' [[Po Ling Lee]]
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* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Po Ling Lee
  
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
 
'''1st Victoria Rangers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
 
'''1st Victoria Rangers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Elena Kingston
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* CO: Sang-shao Elena Kingston
  
 
'''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
 
'''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
* CO: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' [[Ernest Bowers]]
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* CO: [[Kong-zhong-shao]] Ernest Bowers
  
 
'''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
 
'''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
* CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' [[Gloria Foss]]
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* CO: [[Zhong-shao]] Gloria Foss
  
 
'''3rd Victoria Infantry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
 
'''3rd Victoria Infantry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Jeanette Collier]]
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* CO: Zhong-shao Jeanette Collier
  
 
==Alternate Emblems==
 
==Alternate Emblems==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
* ''[[Chaos March (sourcebook)|Chaos March]]''
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* ''[[Chaos March (sourcebook)]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
 
* ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]''
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Victoria Rangers,1st]]
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Victoria Rangers,1st]]

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