2nd Chisholm's Raiders

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

Formation

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

Fourth Succession War


War of 3039


Postbellum

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

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


Operation Bulldog


Civil War


Jihad


Officers

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

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

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 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

3025

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

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

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

3050

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

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

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

  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

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