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{{infoBoxMercUnit
| image = [[File:Lcg241st.png|150px|241st Battle Combat Group]]
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| image     = [[File:Lcg241st.png|190px]]
| Designation = 241st Battle Combat Group
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| unitname  = 241st Battle Combat Group: Frederic's Gazelles
| Formed =  
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| year      = 3067
| Disbanded =  
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| commander = Frederic Zaffson
| Previous Designation =  
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| jumpships = no
| Nickname = Frederic's Gazelles<ref name = HWo3039p141/><br> Timothy's Gazelles<ref name=4thSWMAV1p13>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 13 "Lexington Combat Group"</ref>'' (previous)
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| dropships = yes
| Affiliation = [[Mercenary]]
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| aero      = yes
| Parent Command = [[Lexington Combat Group]]
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| armor    = yes
| Sub-Command =  
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| infantry  = yes
 
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==History==
 
==History==
Speculation abounds that the '''241st Battle Regiment''' were originally the [[38th Dragoon Regiment]] that had turned mercenary in [[2784]], however this is unconfirmed.<ref name=FSW35>''First Succession War'', p. 35</ref>
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The first mention of the '''241st Battle Regiment''' is at the battle of [[Bryant]] in [[2786]]. This engagement against the Capellans also earned the 241st their unofficial nickname: the Gazelles.<ref name=MS48>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 48, "Unit Profile"</ref> This is the workhorse unit of the [[Lexington Combat Group]]. During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the 241st supported [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and fought as a support unit for the beleaguered [[Fighting Urukhai]] and [[1st Albion Training Cadre]]. This heavy fighting cost the 241st one 'Mech battalion.<ref name=MS48>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 48, "Unit Profile"</ref>
 
 
The first mention of the 241st Battle Regiment is at the battle of [[Bryant]] in [[2786]]. This engagement against the Capellans also earned the 241st their unofficial nickname: the Gazelles.<ref name=MS48>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 48, "Unit Profile"</ref> This is the workhorse unit of the [[Lexington Combat Group]]. During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the 241st supported [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and fought as a support unit for the beleaguered [[Fighting Urukhai]] and [[1st Albion Training Cadre]]. This heavy fighting cost the 241st one 'Mech battalion.<ref name=MS48>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 48, "Unit Profile"</ref>
 
  
 
During the [[Jihad]] the 241st was stationed on [[Bromhead]]. There they remained while [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]] and the Taurian assault on the Federated Suns raged. They were not attacked or affected by these conflicts, but they were also unable to rebuild from the damage they took during the FedCom Civil War.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 86</ref>
 
During the [[Jihad]] the 241st was stationed on [[Bromhead]]. There they remained while [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]] and the Taurian assault on the Federated Suns raged. They were not attacked or affected by these conflicts, but they were also unable to rebuild from the damage they took during the FedCom Civil War.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 86</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
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As of [[3067]], the commanding officer is Colonel Frederic Zaffson.<ref name=MS48/>
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 241st Battle Combat Group'''
 
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Frederic Zaffson]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20yup21/><ref name=OpjRp15/><ref name=FMMercsp108/><ref name=MS48/>
 
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|}
 
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The unit is a disciplined force and are known as a "jack of all trades" regiment. They are also known for being composed primarily of heavy 'Mechs.<ref name=MS48/>
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The unit is a disciplined force and are known as a 'jack of all trades' regiment. They are also known for being composed primarily of heavy 'Mechs.<ref name=MS48/>
  
 
==Dragoon Ratings==
 
==Dragoon Ratings==
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
=== 2786 - 2821===
 
'''241st Battle Combat Group''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name= FSSp135>''First Succession War'', p. 135</ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Jaipur]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 52 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Jaipur]]. <ref name= FSSp135/>
 
=== 2830 ===
 
'''241st Battle Combat Group''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95 </ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Jaipur]] with an operational readiness of 83 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/>
 
=== 2864 ===
 
'''241st Battle Combat Group''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Bacum]] with an operational readiness of 17 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/>
 
 
=== 3025 ===
 
'''241st Battle Combat Group''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable) <ref name=HDTFSp135>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 135, "Federated Suns Deployment Table"</ref>
 
:* CO: General Isabella Rahm)<ref name=HDTFSp135/>
 
: Note:  At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Wappingers]].  <ref name=HDTFSp135/>
 
 
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
''' Frederic's Gazelles''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p141/>
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''' Frederic's Gazelles''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 141 </ref>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Brockway]].<ref name=HWo3039p141>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 141</ref>
 
  
===3050===
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===3054===
'''Frederic's Gazelles ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name = 20yup21/>
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Frederic’s Gazelles (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=MWobraidp15 >'' Objective Raids'', p. 15</ref>
:* CO: Colonel Frederic Zaffson <ref name = 20yup21/>
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:*CO: Colonel Frederic Zaffson <ref name=MWobraidp15/>  
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Brockway]].  <ref name = 20yup21>''20 Year Update'', p. 21</ref>
 
 
===3054===
 
'''Frederic's Gazelles''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name = OpjRp15/>
 
:* CO: Colonel Frederic Zatfsoii <ref name = OpjRp15/>
 
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Brockway]].  <ref name = OpjRp15>''Objective Raids'', p. 15</ref>
 
 
 
===3059===
 
'''Frederic's Gazelles ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FMMercsp108/>
 
:* CO: Colonel Frederic Zaffson <ref name= FMMercsp108/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Brockway]]. <ref name = FMMercsp108 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 108</ref>
 
  
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
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- Fields many heavy and assault designs for maximum damage
 
- Fields many heavy and assault designs for maximum damage
 
- Artillery battalion contains 16 ''[[Long Tom]]s''  + 8 ''[[Demolisher]]'' with [[Arrow IV]] as support
 
- Artillery battalion contains 16 ''[[Long Tom]]s''  + 8 ''[[Demolisher]]'' with [[Arrow IV]] as support
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==Notes==
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]''
* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
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*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]''
 
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Lexington Combat Group, 0241st Battle Combat Group]]
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Lexington Combat Group, 0241st Battle Combat Group]]

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