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| − | + | The 2nd Chesterton Voltigeurs was formed around 2890 along with their two companion [[regiment|regiments]] from old soldiers of various Chesterton worlds then under the control of the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name="citation83">''House Liao – The Capellan Confederation'', p83. History</ref> The unit did not distinguish itself particularly over the ensuing years and was eventually destroyed on [[Tikonov]] during [[Fourth Succession War#Operations Risposte and Operation Ambush|Operation Riposte]].<ref name="citation30"> ''NAIS 4th Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p30. Other Actions on Tikonov</ref> | |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | === Second Succession War === | ||
| + | In [[2832]] to [[2833]] the Voltigeurs went up against the [[Avalon Hussars]] during the defense of Tikonov and suffered heavy losses.<ref name="citation83"/> In [[2850]] the unit attempted to raid a supply depot on [[Axton]] losing several [[‘Mech|’Mechs]] and gaining little.<ref name="citation83"/> | ||
| + | === Third Succession War === | ||
| + | Their best showing came while defended Tikonov in [[2987]] where they captured several [[House Davion|Davion]] ‘Mechs. After short tour on [[Westerhand]] the 2nd returned to Tikonov and to be used as a quick reaction force. <ref name="citation83"/> | ||
| + | === Fourth Succession War === | ||
| + | ==== Defense of Tikonov ==== | ||
| + | During the second wave of the attack on the Capellan Front the Voltigeurs defended the city of Ulan. There, apparently in defiance of orders, they exited the city and fought the [[4th Crucis Lancers]] in the vast jungle surrounding the town. They lost both the city and their second and third [[battalion|battalions]] to the invading force.<ref name="citation30"/> | ||
| + | ==== Attack of New Aragon ==== | ||
| + | The Voltigeurs dropped south of Fort Ellison on [[New Aragon]] hoping to take what was thought to be a lightly defended fort and the warehouses it protected. They were met by the [[1st Aragon Borderers]] who used ambush to make up for their inferior force. The Voltigeurs got within sight of their objective but last minute air assaults prevented them from reaching it. The Borderers regrouped and drove the Voltigeurs back to their rendezvous point but space assaults destroyed the [[Dropship]] support and the unit surrendered.<ref>''NAIS 4th Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p98. New Aragon</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==Officers== | |
| − | + | As of 3025 the Unit Commander was [[Colonel]] Paula Brighton Lannes. <ref name="citation83"/> | |
| − | + | ==Tactics== | |
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| − | + | ==Composition== | |
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===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | * | + | *2nd Chesterton Voltigeurs (1 Regiment/Regular/?) |
| − | *1st Battalion | + | **1st Battalion – CO: Major Duncan Bleak |
| − | *2nd Battalion - Major Pamela Cochraine | + | **2nd Battalion - CO: Major Pamela Cochraine |
| − | *3rd Battalion - Major Ursula Inares | + | **3rd Battalion - CO: Major Ursula Inares |
==Unit Emblem== | ==Unit Emblem== | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
| − | + | The Voltigeurs are primarily a ‘Mech unit consisting of mostly [[Panther|Panthers]] and [[Thunderbolt|Thunderbolts]].<ref name="citation83"/> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Chesterton Voltigeurs, 2nd]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Chesterton Voltigeurs, 2nd]] | ||
Revision as of 10:16, 21 September 2010
Template:InfoBoxStateUnit The 2nd Chesterton Voltigeurs was formed around 2890 along with their two companion regiments from old soldiers of various Chesterton worlds then under the control of the Federated Suns.[1] The unit did not distinguish itself particularly over the ensuing years and was eventually destroyed on Tikonov during Operation Riposte.[2]
Contents
History
Second Succession War
In 2832 to 2833 the Voltigeurs went up against the Avalon Hussars during the defense of Tikonov and suffered heavy losses.[1] In 2850 the unit attempted to raid a supply depot on Axton losing several ’Mechs and gaining little.[1]
Third Succession War
Their best showing came while defended Tikonov in 2987 where they captured several Davion ‘Mechs. After short tour on Westerhand the 2nd returned to Tikonov and to be used as a quick reaction force. [1]
Fourth Succession War
Defense of Tikonov
During the second wave of the attack on the Capellan Front the Voltigeurs defended the city of Ulan. There, apparently in defiance of orders, they exited the city and fought the 4th Crucis Lancers in the vast jungle surrounding the town. They lost both the city and their second and third battalions to the invading force.[2]
Attack of New Aragon
The Voltigeurs dropped south of Fort Ellison on New Aragon hoping to take what was thought to be a lightly defended fort and the warehouses it protected. They were met by the 1st Aragon Borderers who used ambush to make up for their inferior force. The Voltigeurs got within sight of their objective but last minute air assaults prevented them from reaching it. The Borderers regrouped and drove the Voltigeurs back to their rendezvous point but space assaults destroyed the Dropship support and the unit surrendered.[3]
Officers
As of 3025 the Unit Commander was Colonel Paula Brighton Lannes. [1]
Tactics
Composition
3025
- 2nd Chesterton Voltigeurs (1 Regiment/Regular/?)
- 1st Battalion – CO: Major Duncan Bleak
- 2nd Battalion - CO: Major Pamela Cochraine
- 3rd Battalion - CO: Major Ursula Inares
Unit Emblem
A mounted kettle drummer against a red field.
Composition
The Voltigeurs are primarily a ‘Mech unit consisting of mostly Panthers and Thunderbolts.[1]