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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | The '''Second 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 [[ | + | The '''Second 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 [[First Ariana Fusiliers]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The Second 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</ref> The Second lost more than two [[battalion]]s of troops on Chesterton, as did their sister regiment, the [[First Ariana Fusiliers]], levels of casualties that were typical of those [[CCAF]] regiments in the initial exchanges as the Confederation tried to reclaim the Chesterton worlds. This led to the Second being consolidated into a single oversized battalion in the aftermath of the campaign.<ref name="HB:HLp29">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 29, "Debacle at Chesterton"</ref> | + | === First Succession War === |
| + | The Second Ariana Fusiliers formed in [[2799]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p83"/> The Second saw action during the [[First Succession War]] on [[Chesterton]] where they lost several lances to [[House Davion|Davion]] [[Aerospace fighters]] in [[2812]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p83">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 83, "2nd Ariana Fusiliers"</ref> The Second lost more than two [[battalion]]s of troops on Chesterton, as did their sister regiment, the [[First Ariana Fusiliers]], levels of casualties that were typical of those [[CCAF]] regiments in the initial exchanges as the Confederation tried to reclaim the Chesterton worlds.<ref name="FSWp97">''First Succession War'', p. 97, "Liao's Last Play: The Battle For Chesterton"</ref> This led to the Second being consolidated into a single oversized battalion in the aftermath of the campaign.<ref name="HB:HLp29">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 29, "Debacle at Chesterton"</ref> [[Vincent's Commandos]] and [[Cochraine's Goliaths]] took similarly heavy losses, as did the attached conventional forces.<ref name="FSWp97"/> | ||
| − | 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 | + | === Second Succession War === |
| + | 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 transport was sent to more prestigious frontline units, effectively stranding the remaining 2nd Ariana Fusiliers on Tikonov and [[Algol]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p83"/> | ||
| − | 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. | + | === Third Succession War === |
| + | 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.<ref name="HL(TCC)p83"/> | ||
| − | In [[3008]] the | + | In [[3008]] the Second 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 [[House Liao|Liao]] troops off-planet after heavy fighting.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 11 - Battle of New Aragon</ref> |
| − | The unit was destroyed in the [[Fourth Succession War]]. During the failed defense of [[Tikonov]] the | + | === Fourth Succession War === |
| + | The unit was destroyed in the [[Fourth Succession War]]. During the failed defense of [[Tikonov]] the Second Ariana Fusiliers fought hard against the [[First Crucis Lancers]] Regimental Combat Team, dealing heavy damage on the Davion tank and infantry regiments, but themselves lost more than a battalion of 'Mechs, as well as their commander. The remaining Fusiliers retreated off Tikonov, only to be destroyed a few months later on [[Algot]] during [[Fourth Succession War#Operations Riposte and Ambush|Operation Riposte]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 30 and 89-90</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | * As of [[3025]] the 2nd's commanding officer was [[Colonel]] Syngin Volcane. | + | * As of [[3025]] the 2nd's commanding officer was [[Colonel]] Syngin Volcane.<ref name="HL(TCC)p83"/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | === 2821 === | ||
| + | '''Second Ariana Fusiliers''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Fusiliers were a medium-weight regiment based on [[Sonnia]], and had been reduced to barely more than a battalion in strength.<ref name="FSWp135"/> | ||
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===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Second Ariana Fusiliers''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name="HL(TCC)p83"/> |
| − | * CO: [[Major]] Fiona King | + | *CO: Colonel Syngin Volcane<ref name="HL(TCC)p83"/> |
| − | + | :*First Battalion: [[Major]] Fiona King | |
| − | + | :*Second Battalion: Major Edmund Yare | |
| − | + | :*Third Battlaion: Major Samuel Stark | |
| − | + | :- The Fusiliers was largely equipped with salvaged BattleMechs and other equipment with no concentration in any one design. | |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[First Succession War (Sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
Revision as of 06:20, 15 December 2017
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Unit Description
The Second 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 First Ariana Fusiliers.
History
First Succession War
The Second Ariana Fusiliers formed in 2799.[1] The Second saw action during the First Succession War on Chesterton where they lost several lances to Davion Aerospace fighters in 2812.[1] The Second lost more than two battalions of troops on Chesterton, as did their sister regiment, the First Ariana Fusiliers, levels of casualties that were typical of those CCAF regiments in the initial exchanges as the Confederation tried to reclaim the Chesterton worlds.[2] This led to the Second being consolidated into a single oversized battalion in the aftermath of the campaign.[3] Vincent's Commandos and Cochraine's Goliaths took similarly heavy losses, as did the attached conventional forces.[2]
Second Succession War
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 transport was sent to more prestigious frontline units, effectively stranding the remaining 2nd Ariana Fusiliers on Tikonov and Algol.[1]
Third Succession War
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.[1]
In 3008 the Second 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.[4]
Fourth Succession War
The unit was destroyed in the Fourth Succession War. During the failed defense of Tikonov the Second Ariana Fusiliers fought hard against the First Crucis Lancers Regimental Combat Team, dealing heavy damage on the Davion tank and infantry regiments, but themselves lost more than a battalion of 'Mechs, as well as their commander. The remaining Fusiliers retreated off Tikonov, only to be destroyed a few months later on Algot during Operation Riposte.[5]
Officers
Composition History
2821
Second Ariana Fusiliers (Green/Questionable)[6]
- - At this point in time the Fusiliers were a medium-weight regiment based on Sonnia, and had been reduced to barely more than a battalion in strength.[6]
3025
Second Ariana Fusiliers (Regular/Questionable)[1]
- CO: Colonel Syngin Volcane[1]
- First Battalion: Major Fiona King
- Second Battalion: Major Edmund Yare
- Third Battlaion: Major Samuel Stark
- - The Fusiliers was largely equipped with 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.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 83, "2nd Ariana Fusiliers"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 First Succession War, p. 97, "Liao's Last Play: The Battle For Chesterton"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 29, "Debacle at Chesterton"
- ↑ Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook), p. 11 - Battle of New Aragon
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, pp. 30 and 89-90
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 First Succession War, p. 135, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"