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| − | | image | + | | image = [[Image:Liao Guards -Brigade logo.png|191px|Brigade Insignia of the Liao Guards]] |
| − | | | + | | Designation = Second Liao Guards |
| − | | | + | | Formed = [[Star League Era]] |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = |
| − | | | + | | Previous Designation = |
| − | + | | Nickname = The Duke's Own Horse ([[2765]])<ref name=fr2765cc11>''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 11</ref><br>The Coursers (3145)<ref name=FM3145p35>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 35</ref> | |
| + | | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Liao Guards]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''Second Liao Guards''' was a unit of the [[CCAF]] during the [[Star League Era]]. They were viewed by the rest of the CCAF as a largely show unit, whose members were better at performing on a parade ground than on the battlefield. They spent several years along the [[Periphery]] border and underwent a tough training regimen which at least instilled basic military competency. |
A tradition of the Second was that every soldier was issued a white horse, and was responsible for learning how to ride, groom, and care for the animal. The need to move over one hundred horses added to the unit's logistical burden.<ref name=fr2765cc11/> | A tradition of the Second was that every soldier was issued a white horse, and was responsible for learning how to ride, groom, and care for the animal. The need to move over one hundred horses added to the unit's logistical burden.<ref name=fr2765cc11/> | ||
| − | === | + | ===Re-formation=== |
| − | + | The Second Liao Guards were re-formed sometime before [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]] as one of the [[Hidden Lion]] regiments resurrected by [[Chancellor]] [[Daoshen Liao]] using stockpiled equipment.<ref name=FM3145p35 /> The new Liao Guards used the [[Augmented Regiment]] formations commonly found in the [[CCAF]] by [[3145]].<ref name=FM:3145p27>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27: "General Review"</ref> They were a front-line regiment of the [[Tikonov Commonality]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28: "The New Old-Fashioned Way"</ref> | |
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| − | The Second Liao Guards were | ||
===Operation GREAT FLOOD=== | ===Operation GREAT FLOOD=== | ||
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===Operation CELESTIAL REWARD=== | ===Operation CELESTIAL REWARD=== | ||
| − | The Second Liao Guards garrisoned [[Hsien]] and [[Nanking]] while [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]] took place. | + | The Second Liao Guards garrisoned [[Hsien]] and [[Nanking]] while [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]] took place. In February of [[3144]], a covert [[lance]] from [[Stone's Fury]] raided [[Hsien]] and destroyed a small Liao Guard patrol.<ref name=TRO3145ROTSp40>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 40</ref><ref name=FM3145p35/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Liao Guards''' | ||
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| + | | ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Felix Krishnamurthy]]||[[3145]]<ref name=fm3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| + | ===Other Unit Officers=== | ||
| + | * ''[[Sang-wei]]'' [[Jan Prowell (2nd Liao Guards)|Jan Prowell]] during the [[Dark Age]].<ref name="XX">''Technical Redout: Dark Age'', p. 18: "ABS-5Y Anubis"</ref> | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===2765=== | ===2765=== | ||
| − | '''2nd Liao Guards''' (Regular/Questionable) <ref name= | + | '''Second Liao Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=fr2765cc11/> |
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Sian]].<ref name=fr2765cc11/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === 2786–2821 === | ||
| + | '''Second Liao Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Second was a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on [[Sian]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at between one-third and half-strength.<ref name="FSWp136"/> | ||
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| + | === 2830 === | ||
| + | '''2nd Liao Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Sian]] with an operational readiness of 82 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> The unit was destroyed during the war.<ref name=2SWp95/> | ||
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Second Liao Guards''' (Green/Fanatical) (80% Strength)<ref name=fm3145p47/> |
| − | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' | + | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Felix Krishnamurthy |
| − | ''' | + | '''Fifth Sarna Air Defense Wing''' (Regular/Reliable) (50% Strength)<ref name=fm3145p47/> |
| − | * CO: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' | + | * CO: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' [[Gang Sit]] |
| − | ''' | + | '''Third Sakhalin Light Armor''' (Regular/Fanatical) (75% Strength)<ref name=fm3145p47/> |
| − | * CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' | + | * CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' [[Jdavie Mirshahi]] |
| − | ''' | + | '''First Liao Foot Guards''' (Green/Fanatical) (105% Strength)<ref name=fm3145p47/> |
| − | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' | + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Ying Kit Tang]] |
| − | Notes | + | === Notes === |
| − | + | * The unit had a "B" Equipment Rating. The vast majority of their machines were [[BattleMech#Light|light]] BattleMechs such as ''[[Firebee]]''s, with some ''[[Assassin]]''s, ''[[Rifleman]]''s and ''[[Wolverine]]''s mixed in.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28: "Sarna and Tikonov Commonalities"</ref><ref name=FM:3145p29>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29: "Sian Commonality"</ref><ref name=FM3145p35/> | |
==Color Scheme and Unit Insignia== | ==Color Scheme and Unit Insignia== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Report 2765: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' | ||
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Liao Guards, 02nd]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Liao Guards, 02nd]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:47, 9 November 2023
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| Second Liao Guards | |
| Formed | Star League Era |
| Nickname | The Duke's Own Horse (2765)[1] The Coursers (3145)[2] |
| Affiliation | Capellan Confederation |
| Parent Command | Liao Guards |
Contents
History[edit]
The Second Liao Guards was a unit of the CCAF during the Star League Era. They were viewed by the rest of the CCAF as a largely show unit, whose members were better at performing on a parade ground than on the battlefield. They spent several years along the Periphery border and underwent a tough training regimen which at least instilled basic military competency.
A tradition of the Second was that every soldier was issued a white horse, and was responsible for learning how to ride, groom, and care for the animal. The need to move over one hundred horses added to the unit's logistical burden.[1]
Re-formation[edit]
The Second Liao Guards were re-formed sometime before Operation GREAT FLOOD as one of the Hidden Lion regiments resurrected by Chancellor Daoshen Liao using stockpiled equipment.[2] The new Liao Guards used the Augmented Regiment formations commonly found in the CCAF by 3145.[3] They were a front-line regiment of the Tikonov Commonality.[4]
Operation GREAT FLOOD[edit]
The Second Liao Guards spent the majority of Operation GREAT FLOOD securing planets captured by the McCarron's Armored Cavalry. Their first real battle occurred on Nanking where the regiment's lack of experience resulted in avoidable casualties. The planetary capital was eventually captured through simple attrition and the Liao Guards Brigade has since been using the locally produced BattleMechs to replace losses.[2]
Operation CELESTIAL REWARD[edit]
The Second Liao Guards garrisoned Hsien and Nanking while Operation CELESTIAL REWARD took place. In February of 3144, a covert lance from Stone's Fury raided Hsien and destroyed a small Liao Guard patrol.[5][2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 2nd Liao Guards | |||
| Sang-shao | Felix Krishnamurthy | 3145[6] | |
Other Unit Officers[edit]
- Sang-wei Jan Prowell during the Dark Age.[7]
Tactics[edit]
3145[edit]
Lack of experience has made the Second Liao Guards dependent on their numbers and technology to achieve victory.[2]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Second Liao Guards (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[1]
2786–2821[edit]
Second Liao Guards (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[8]
- - At this point in time the Second was a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on Sian.[8] In 2821 the unit was operating at between one-third and half-strength.[8]
2830[edit]
2nd Liao Guards (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[9]
- Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Sian with an operational readiness of 82 percent.[9] The unit was destroyed during the war.[9]
3145[edit]
Second Liao Guards (Green/Fanatical) (80% Strength)[6]
- CO: Sang-shao Felix Krishnamurthy
Fifth Sarna Air Defense Wing (Regular/Reliable) (50% Strength)[6]
Third Sakhalin Light Armor (Regular/Fanatical) (75% Strength)[6]
First Liao Foot Guards (Green/Fanatical) (105% Strength)[6]
- CO: Zhong-shao Ying Kit Tang
Notes[edit]
- The unit had a "B" Equipment Rating. The vast majority of their machines were light BattleMechs such as Firebees, with some Assassins, Riflemans and Wolverines mixed in.[10][11][2]
Color Scheme and Unit Insignia[edit]
A galloping gray horse.[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Field Report 2765: CCAF, p. 11
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Field Manual: 3145, p. 35
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 27: "General Review"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 28: "The New Old-Fashioned Way"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 40
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 47
- ↑ Technical Redout: Dark Age, p. 18: "ABS-5Y Anubis"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 First Succession War, p. 136: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Second Succession War, p. 95
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 28: "Sarna and Tikonov Commonalities"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 29: "Sian Commonality"