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| image   = [[File:Chisholmraiders2.png]]
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| image         = [[File:Chisholms Raiders 2nd logo.png|150px|Insignia of the 2nd Chisholm's Raiders]]
| nickname = The Apaches
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| Designation    = Second Chisholm's Raiders RCT
| parent formation = [[Chisholm's Raiders]]
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| formed         = [[3001]]
| formed   = [[3001]]
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| Disbanded      =
| year    = 3062
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| Previous Designation =
| unitname = Second Chisholm's Raiders RCT
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| Nickname      = The Apaches
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| Affiliation    = [[Federated Suns]]
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| Parent Command = [[Chisholm's Raiders]]
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| Sub-Command    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
The Second Chisholm's Raiders were formed as a field reserve and training unit for the [[First Chisholm's Raiders]].
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The '''Second Chisholm's Raiders''' were formed as a field reserve and training unit for the [[First Chisholm's Raiders]].
  
 
===Fourth Succession War===
 
===Fourth Succession War===
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===War of 3039===
 
===War of 3039===
 
{{Sectionstub}}
 
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===Postbellum===
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In [[3047]], a recon lance of the Second were [[Battle of Galtor (3047)|scouting]] the [[Galtor Naval Yards]] when they were discovered by a lance of the [[Second Amphigean Light Assault Group]]. A brutal melee ensued which cost the life of one Raider MechWarrior and destroyed all four of their ’Mechs. Two of the Raiders and the remains of a third were eventually repatriated.<ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 94</ref>
  
 
===Clan Invasion===
 
===Clan Invasion===
In [[3055]] the Second Raiders were upgraded to a full RCT. The First Raiders had been heavily damaged and lost their skills, and upgrading the Second was the fastest way to retain their unique capabilities.<ref name=FMFS61/>
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In [[3055]], the Second Raiders were upgraded to a full RCT. The First Raiders had been heavily damaged and lost their skills, and upgrading the Second was the fastest way to retain their unique capabilities.<ref name=FMFS61/>
  
 
===Operation Guerrero===
 
===Operation Guerrero===
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Chisholm's Raiders'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Chisholm's Raiders'''
 
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Henry Bauer]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HD137>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 137 (pdf version), "Kathil PDZ"</ref>
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Henry Bauer]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HD137>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 137 (PDF version): "Kathil PDZ"</ref>
 
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| [[Hauptmann General]]||[[Helen Eisner]]||[[3050]] - [[3062]]<ref name=20YUp19>''20 Year Update'', p. 19, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref>
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| [[Hauptmann General]]||[[Helen Eisner]]||[[3046]] - [[3065]]<ref name=FM:FSp61>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 61: "2nd Chisholm's Raiders Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FCCWp138>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 138: "Kathil"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
===Notes===
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===Other Officers===
As of [[3062]], Hauptmann General Helen Eisner's aide was [[Leftenant General]] [[Ryan Davion-Cole]].<ref name=FMFS61>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 61, "2nd Chisholm's Raiders Unit Profile"</ref>
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As of [[3062]], Hauptmann General Helen Eisner's aide was [[Leftenant General]] [[Ryan Davion-Cole]].<ref name=FMFS61>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 61: "2nd Chisholm's Raiders Unit Profile"</ref>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
Their equipment give this unit the flexibility to counter any enemy movement and uses the high mobile forces for flanking maneuvers. Most of their equipment can move faster than 50km/h, and over a third of it can exceed 100 km/h for short periods. In addition the unit places a great deal of emphasis on independent operations, allowing the subcommands (from lances to battalions) to function effectively.<ref name=FMFS61/>
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Their equipment give this unit the flexibility to counter any enemy movement and uses the high mobile forces for flanking maneuvers. Most of their equipment can move faster than 50 km/h, and over a third of it can exceed 100 km/h for short periods. In addition the unit places a great deal of emphasis on independent operations, allowing the subcommands (from lances to battalions) to function effectively.<ref name=FMFS61/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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'''Second Chisholm Raiders''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=HD137/>
 
'''Second Chisholm Raiders''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=HD137/>
 
:* CO: Colonel Henry Bauer <ref name=HD137/>
 
:* CO: Colonel Henry Bauer <ref name=HD137/>
:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kathil]]. <ref name=HD137/>
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kathil]].<ref name=HD137/>
  
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
'''Second Chisholm's Raiders''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p136/>
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'''Second Chisholm's Raiders''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p136/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Dobson]]. <ref name = HWo3039p136>''Historical: War of 3039'', p.136</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Dobson]].<ref name=HWo3039p136>''Historical: War of 3039'', p.136</ref>
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
'''Second Chisholm Raiders''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp19/>
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'''2nd Chisholm's Raiders ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=20yup19/>
:* CO: Leftenant General Helen Eisner<ref name=20YUp19/>
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:* CO: Leftenant General Helen Eisner <ref name = 20yup19/>
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Dobson]]. <ref name=20YUp19/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Dobson]].<ref name=20yup19>''20 Year Update'', p. 19</ref>
 
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===3054===
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===3054===
'''Second Chisholm's Raiders''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=MWobraidp23>''Objective Raids'', p. 23</ref>
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'''2nd Chisholm's Raiders (2 Battalions)''' (/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=ORp23/>
* CO: Leftenant General Helen Eisner
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:* CO: Leftenant General Helen Eisner <ref name = ORp23/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Crimond]].<ref name = ORp23>''Objective Raids'', p. 23</ref>  
  
 
===3062===
 
===3062===
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'''Second Chisholm's Flyers''' (2 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMFS61/>
 
'''Second Chisholm's Flyers''' (2 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMFS61/>
* Leftenant General Douglas Brennan
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* Leftenant General [[Douglas Brennan]]
  
 
'''Second Chisholm Armor Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS61/>
 
'''Second Chisholm Armor Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS61/>
* CO: Leftenant General Anders Crow
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* CO: Leftenant General [[Anders Crow]]
** Aide: [[Kommandant]] Suk Mey Meng
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** Aide: [[Kommandant]] [[Suk Mey Meng]]
* 1st Raider Recon Regiment - Leftenant General: Anders Crow
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* 1st Raider Recon Regiment - Leftenant General Anders Crow
* 4th Chisholm Light Tank - Leftenant General: Toren Cage
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* 4th Chisholm Light Tank - Leftenant General [[Toren Cage]]
* 1st Chisholm Heavy Artillery - Kommandant: Kurt Farchione
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* 1st Chisholm Heavy Artillery - Kommandant [[Kurt Farchione]]
 
- Mostly wheeled and hover vehicles with one assault [[company]]
 
- Mostly wheeled and hover vehicles with one assault [[company]]
  
 
'''Second Chisholms Infantry Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS61/>
 
'''Second Chisholms Infantry Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS61/>
* CO: Leftenant General Curtis Sozzi
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* CO: Leftenant General [[Curtis Sozzi]]
** Aide: Kommandant Nikki Kreviazuk
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** Aide: Kommandant [[Nikki Kreviazuk]]
* 1st Airmobile Regiment - Leftenant General: Alain Novak
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* 1st Airmobile Regiment - Leftenant General [[Alain Novak]]
* 3rd Chisholm Jump Infantry - Leftenant General: Ivan Messenger
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* 3rd Chisholm Jump Infantry - Leftenant General [[Ivan Messenger]]
* 9th Mechanized Infantry - Leftenant General: Yai Munsterberg
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* 9th Mechanized Infantry - Leftenant General [[Yei Munsterberg]]
 
- Uses [[Karnov|Karnov UR]] and [[Planetlifter]] transports<br>
 
- Uses [[Karnov|Karnov UR]] and [[Planetlifter]] transports<br>
 
- The 9th used a mix of APCs
 
- The 9th used a mix of APCs
 
==Notes==
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]
*''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
  
 
[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Chisholm's Raiders, 2nd]]
 
[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Chisholm's Raiders, 2nd]]
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[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Chisholm's Raiders, 2nd]]

Latest revision as of 00:28, 12 November 2023

Insignia of the 2nd Chisholm's Raiders
Second Chisholm's Raiders RCT
Formed 3001
Nickname The Apaches
Affiliation Federated Suns
Parent Command Chisholm's Raiders

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

The Second Chisholm's Raiders were formed as a field reserve and training unit for the First Chisholm's Raiders.

Fourth Succession War[edit]


War of 3039[edit]


Postbellum[edit]

In 3047, a recon lance of the Second were scouting the Galtor Naval Yards when they were discovered by a lance of the Second Amphigean Light Assault Group. A brutal melee ensued which cost the life of one Raider MechWarrior and destroyed all four of their ’Mechs. Two of the Raiders and the remains of a third were eventually repatriated.[1]

Clan Invasion[edit]

In 3055, the Second Raiders were upgraded to a full RCT. The First Raiders had been heavily damaged and lost their skills, and upgrading the Second was the fastest way to retain their unique capabilities.[2]

Operation Guerrero[edit]


Operation Bulldog[edit]


Civil War[edit]


Jihad[edit]


Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 2nd Chisholm's Raiders
Colonel Henry Bauer 3025[3]
Hauptmann General Helen Eisner 3046 - 3065[4][5]

Other Officers[edit]

As of 3062, Hauptmann General Helen Eisner's aide was Leftenant General Ryan Davion-Cole.[2]

Tactics[edit]

Their equipment give this unit the flexibility to counter any enemy movement and uses the high mobile forces for flanking maneuvers. Most of their equipment can move faster than 50 km/h, and over a third of it can exceed 100 km/h for short periods. In addition the unit places a great deal of emphasis on independent operations, allowing the subcommands (from lances to battalions) to function effectively.[2]

Composition History[edit]

3025[edit]

Second Chisholm Raiders (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[3]

  • CO: Colonel Henry Bauer [3]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Kathil.[3]

3040[edit]

Second Chisholm's Raiders (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[6]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Dobson.[6]

3050[edit]

2nd Chisholm's Raiders (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) [7]

  • CO: Leftenant General Helen Eisner [7]
Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Dobson.[7]

3054[edit]

2nd Chisholm's Raiders (2 Battalions) (/Veteran/Reliable)[8]

  • CO: Leftenant General Helen Eisner [8]
Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Crimond.[8]

3062[edit]

Second Chisholm Raiders (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[2]

  • CO: Hauptmann General Helen Eisner
    • Aided: Leftenant General Ryan Davion-Cole

- Many of new 'Mech designs, like the Wraith and Falcon Hawk

Second Chisholm's Flyers (2 Wings)[2]

Second Chisholm Armor Brigade (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[2]

- Mostly wheeled and hover vehicles with one assault company

Second Chisholms Infantry Brigade (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[2]

- Uses Karnov UR and Planetlifter transports
- The 9th used a mix of APCs

References[edit]

  1. Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 94
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 61: "2nd Chisholm's Raiders Unit Profile"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 137 (PDF version): "Kathil PDZ"
  4. Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 61: "2nd Chisholm's Raiders Unit Profile"
  5. FedCom Civil War, p. 138: "Kathil"
  6. 6.0 6.1 Historical: War of 3039, p.136
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 20 Year Update, p. 19
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 Objective Raids, p. 23

Bibliography[edit]