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| − | The Fusiliers saw action during the [[First Succession War]] on [[Chesterton | + | The 2nd Ariana Fusiliers saw action during the [[First Succession War]] on [[Chesterton]] where they lost several lances to [[House Davion|Davion]] [[Aerospace fighters]] in [[2812]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 83 - "2nd Ariana Fusiliers unit profile".</ref> |
The unit was then devastated and almost reduced to the point of existing only on paper while defending [[Tikonov]] in [[2832]]-[[2833]] against House Davion's [[Ceti Hussars]]. The regiment's trasport was sent to more prestigious frontline units, effectively stranding the remaining 2nd Ariana Fusiliers on Tikonov and [[Algol]]. | The unit was then devastated and almost reduced to the point of existing only on paper while defending [[Tikonov]] in [[2832]]-[[2833]] against House Davion's [[Ceti Hussars]]. The regiment's trasport was sent to more prestigious frontline units, effectively stranding the remaining 2nd Ariana Fusiliers on Tikonov and [[Algol]]. | ||
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The 2nd Ariana Fusiliers is a Capellan Confederation BattleMech regiment formed during the First Succession War and thus sometimes considered a newcomer in comparison to many older units that date back to the Star League era. It is the sister unit to the 1st Ariana Fusiliers.
History
The 2nd Ariana Fusiliers saw action during the First Succession War on Chesterton where they lost several lances to Davion Aerospace fighters in 2812.[1]
The unit was then devastated and almost reduced to the point of existing only on paper while defending Tikonov in 2832-2833 against House Davion's Ceti Hussars. The regiment's trasport was sent to more prestigious frontline units, effectively stranding the remaining 2nd Ariana Fusiliers on Tikonov and Algol.
In 2987 the unit once again defended Tikonov against a Davion invasion. Despite their numerical disadvantage, the 2nd Ariana Fusiliers survived and were rewarded for their resilient service with salvaged Davion 'Mechs. The regiment was then re-organized into a mobile field force. No longer strictly a defensive formation, the unit was sent on occasional raids into the Capellan March early in the 31st Century to pave the way for planned future offensives into the region.
In 3008 the 2nd Ariana Fusiliers were sent to defend New Aragon, which the Capellan Confederation had just recently taken from the Federated Suns. The Davion counter-attack (which included elements of the Avalon Hussars, Crucis Lancers and the mercenary Wolf's Dragoons) forced the Liao troops off-planet after heavy fighting.[2]
The 2nd Ariana Fusiliers was destroyed in the Fourth Succession War. During the failed defense of Tikonov the unit fought hard against the 1st Crucis Lancers Regimental Combat Team, dealing heavy damage on the Davion tank and infantry regiments, but eventually lost more than a battalion of 'Mechs themselves. The remaining Fusiliers retreated, only to be destroyed soon afterwards on Algot during Operation Riposte.[3]
Officers
- As of 3025 the 2nd’s commanding officer was Colonel Syngin Volcane.
Composition
3025
- 1st Battalion (Battalion/Regular/Questionable)
- CO: - Major Fiona King
- 2nd Battalion (Battalion/Regular/Questionable)
- CO: Major Edmund Yare
- 3rd Battalion (Battalion/Regular/Questionable)
- CO: Major Samuel Stark
The unit has primarily salvaged BattleMechs and other equipment with no concentration in any one design.
Notes
The unit is noted to not suffer from the “Bad Luck” attributed to the 1st Ariana Fusiliers.