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	==Unit Description==		==Unit Description==
−	The '''Second Robinson Strikers''' were a [[Light Combat Team]], structured to act as a Combined Arms cavalry style unit.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62: First & Second Robinson Strikers - Both unit fluff describes what exactly the LCT is supposed to be like</ref>	+	The '''Second Robinson Strikers''' were a [[Light Combat Team]], structured to act as a Combined Arms cavalry style unit.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62 First & Second Robinson Strikers - Both unit fluff describes what exactly the Light Combat Unit is suppose to be like.</ref>
	==History==		==History==
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	===Operation MATADOR and the Post-Jihad Era===		===Operation MATADOR and the Post-Jihad Era===
−	To calm these frictions between the two groups, the Second Strikers were assigned to participate in [[Operation MATADOR]]. Fighting alongside the [[8th Syrtis Fusiliers]], the Second Robinson Strikers landed on [[Hyalite]]. There the two units drove the [[3rd Taurian Lancers]] Second Battalion off the world. This success also boosted the morale of the unit and improved its skills. The death of some of the biggest pro-Ranger agitators in the unit also brought the Second Strikers' loyalty firmly behind [[New Avalon]]. The operation also seasoned the unit's troops and improved its overall morale.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp. 54, 62: Some of the 2nd Robinson Strikers' actions during Operation Matador and its aftermath</ref> The Second Strikers are currently on [[Brusett]] in the [[Capellan March]], and are using the time to put together their new air wing of ''[[Stuka]]'' and ''[[Sparrowhawk]]'' fighters. They are expected to rotate back to the Draconis March in [[3088]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62</ref> In July [[3086]], the First and Second Strikers became two of the first three units to receive supplies of the new ''[[Cuirass]]'' BattleMech from [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]], sharing the production run with the prestigious [[Davion Light Guards]].<ref name="TRO:3085Sp26">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 26: "Deployment"</ref>	+	To calm these frictions between the two groups, the Second Strikers were assigned to participate in [[Operation MATADOR]]. Fighting alongside the [[8th Syrtis Fusiliers]], the Second Robinson Strikers landed on [[Hyalite]]. There the two units drove the [[3rd Taurian Lancers]] Second Battalion off the world. This success also boosted the morale of the unit and improved its skills. The death of some of the biggest pro-Ranger agitators in the unit also brought the Second Striker's loyalty firmly behind [[New Avalon]]. The operation also seasoned the unit's troops and improved its overall moral.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp. 54, 62 - Some of the 2nd Robinson Striker's actions during Operation Matador and its aftermath.</ref> The Second Strikers are currently on [[Brusett]] in the [[Capellan March]], and are using the time to put together their new air wing of ''[[Stuka]]'' and ''[[Sparrowhawk]]'' fighters. They are expected to rotate back to the Draconis March in [[3088]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62</ref> In July [[3086]], the First and Second Strikers became two of the first three units to receive supplies of the new ''[[Cuirass]]'' BattleMech from [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]], sharing the production run with the prestigious [[Davion Light Guards]].<ref name="TRO:3085Sp26">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 26, "Deployment"</ref>
	===Draconis Combine Invasion of 3144===		===Draconis Combine Invasion of 3144===
−	After the initial fighting in the Draconis Reach, [[Kentares DMM]] would relinquish some of its BattleMech forces to aid in rebuilding the Strikers' 'Mech assets.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 83: Draconis March Militia - Kentares DMM second battalion was donated to rebuild the Strikers' 'Mech battalion</ref>	+	After the initial fighting in the Draconis Reach, [[Kentares DMM]] would relinquish some of its BattleMech forces to aid in rebuilding the Striker's 'Mech assets.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 83 Draconis March Militia - Kentares DMM second battalion was donated to rebuild the Striker's 'Mech battalion.</ref>
−	The Second Robinson Strikers were defending a bunker complex on [[Mara]] when the Draconis Combine forces arrived. The Strikers fought well, but were eventually defeated and destroyed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 40: Deployment Ghost engaged and destroyed Second Strikers</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 80: Robinson March Brigade - Second Robinson Strikers demised noted in brigade write-up</ref>	+	The Second Robinson Strikers were defending a bunker complex on [[Mara]] when the Draconis Combine forces arrived. The Strikers fought well, but were eventually defeated and destroyed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 40 - Deployment Ghost engaged and destroyed Second Strikers </ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 80 Robinson March Brigade - Second Robinson Strikers demised noted in brigade write-up.</ref>
	==Officers==		==Officers==
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	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank		! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name		! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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	| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Robinson Strikers'''		| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Robinson Strikers'''
	|-		|-
−	| [[Leftenant General]]||[[Darryl Groell]]||[[3085]]<ref name="FM:3085p73">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 73: "Warren PDZ (Warren Command)"</ref>	+	| [[Leftenant General]]||[[Darryl Groell]]||[[3058]]<ref name="FM:3085p73">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 73, "Warren PDZ (Warren Command)"</ref>
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	|}		|}
	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
−	The unit is structured to be a fast moving cavalry unit, with its Combat Vehicles and 'Mech assets being light and medium weight classes, while its heavier [[battle armor]] units utilizes VTOLs to allow them keep up with unit's maneuvering on the battlefield.  The unit specializes in close quarters combat, a style inherited from defunct [[Second Robinson Rangers]], giving them better skills melee combat and piloting<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62: Robinson March Brigade - Both 1st and the 2nd Robinson Striker units described together in First's listing how the unit used aka its Tactics</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 189: Special Command Abilities/Second Robinson Strikers - Abilities translated into tactics used by the 2nd Strikers</ref>	+	The unit is structured to be a fast moving cavalry unit, with its Combat Vehicles and Mech assets being Light and Medium weight Classes, while its heavier [[Battle Armor]] units utilizes VTOLs to allow them keep up with unit's maneuvering on the battlefield.  The unit specializes in close quarters combat, a style inherited from defunct [[Second Robinson Rangers]], giving them better skills melee combat and piloting<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62 Robinson March Brigade - Both 1st and the 2nd Robinson Striker units described together in First's listing how the unit used aka its Tactics.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 189 Special Command Abilities/Second Robinson Strikers - Abilities translated into tactics used by the 2nd Strikers.</ref>
	==Composition History==		==Composition History==
	===3085===		===3085===
−	'''2nd Robinson Strikers LCT''' [[Battalion|BattleMech Battalion]] (Green/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/>	+	'''2nd Robinson Strikers LCT''' [[Battalion|BattleMech Battalion]] (Green/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/>
−	* CO: Leftenant General [[Darryl Groell]]	+	* CO: Leftenant General Darryl Groell
−	'''2nd Robinson Strikers Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/>	+	'''2nd Robinson Strikers Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/>
−	* CO: [[Colonel]] [[Romolo Marshall]]	+	* CO: [[Colonel]] Romolo Marshall
−	'''2nd Robinson Strikers Armor Brigade''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/>	+	'''2nd Robinson Strikers Armor Brigade''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/>
−	* CO: Leftenant General [[Avima'el Didikov]]	+	* CO: Leftenant General Avima'el Didikov
−	'''2nd Robinson Strikers Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/>	+	'''2nd Robinson Strikers Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/>
−	* CO: Leftenant General [[Jove Warwick]]	+	* CO: Leftenant General Jove Warwick
−	==Errata==	+	==Notes==
−	Originally it was published in the ''[[Hitotsume Kozo]]'' write-up that the [[First Ghost]] was the unit that confronted the Second Strikers. However, it was later published in ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' that the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were responsible for having stolen the Ghost's assigned target world, which subsequently led to the Strikers' destruction.  The more recent information takes canonical precedence over the earlier claim but, for the sake of simplicity in this article, the responsible regiment's name will not be mentioned until the final errata is issued on this matter.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 60: First Ghosts - 6th Benjamin Regulars invades Mara instead of First Ghost, destroying the 2nd Robinson Strikers</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 40: Fluff original depicts First Ghosts being the invaders of Mara</ref>	+	Errant Note: Originally it was published in the [[Hitotsume Kozo]]'s write-up describes the [[First Ghost]] being the unit that confronts the strikers. However, the later published [[Field Manual: 3145]], changes the event being the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were detailed having stolen the Ghost's assigned target world, which lead to the Strikers' destruction.  It's assumed due that due to policy with Catalyst Game Labs, that Strikers were destroyed by the Regulars due to policy of "New trumps old" when it comes to canon. For sake of simplicity in this article, regiment name is not mentioned until final errant is issued on this.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 60 First Ghosts - 6th Benjamin Regulars invades Mara instead of First Ghost, destroying the 2nd Robinson Strikers.</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 40 - Fluff original depicts First Ghosts being the invaders of Mara.</ref>
	==References==		==References==
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	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]''		* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]''
	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''		* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
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{{cleanup}} {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | image = | Designation = 2nd Robinson Strikers LCT | formed = [[3079]] | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = | Affiliation = Federated Suns | Parent Command = [[Robinson Brigade]] | Sub-Command = }} ==Unit Description== The '''Second Robinson Strikers''' were a [[Light Combat Team]], structured to act as a Combined Arms cavalry style unit.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62 First & Second Robinson Strikers - Both unit fluff describes what exactly the Light Combat Unit is suppose to be like.</ref> ==History== ===Formation=== Formed after the [[Jihad]] ended, the Second Robinson Strikers were created by stripping a battalion of 'Mechs from the [[1st Robinson Rangers]]. About half of the troops who formed the initial Strikers were transferred from the Robinson Rangers organization, while the other half were new graduates and veterans who had served under [[Tancred Sandoval]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. These two groups had very different ideas about the unit's place in the [[AFFS]] and this led to a great deal of internal strife.<ref>''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 14</ref> ===Operation MATADOR and the Post-Jihad Era=== To calm these frictions between the two groups, the Second Strikers were assigned to participate in [[Operation MATADOR]]. Fighting alongside the [[8th Syrtis Fusiliers]], the Second Robinson Strikers landed on [[Hyalite]]. There the two units drove the [[3rd Taurian Lancers]] Second Battalion off the world. This success also boosted the morale of the unit and improved its skills. The death of some of the biggest pro-Ranger agitators in the unit also brought the Second Striker's loyalty firmly behind [[New Avalon]]. The operation also seasoned the unit's troops and improved its overall moral.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp. 54, 62 - Some of the 2nd Robinson Striker's actions during Operation Matador and its aftermath.</ref> The Second Strikers are currently on [[Brusett]] in the [[Capellan March]], and are using the time to put together their new air wing of ''[[Stuka]]'' and ''[[Sparrowhawk]]'' fighters. They are expected to rotate back to the Draconis March in [[3088]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62</ref> In July [[3086]], the First and Second Strikers became two of the first three units to receive supplies of the new ''[[Cuirass]]'' BattleMech from [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]], sharing the production run with the prestigious [[Davion Light Guards]].<ref name="TRO:3085Sp26">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 26, "Deployment"</ref> ===Draconis Combine Invasion of 3144=== After the initial fighting in the Draconis Reach, [[Kentares DMM]] would relinquish some of its BattleMech forces to aid in rebuilding the Striker's 'Mech assets.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 83 Draconis March Militia - Kentares DMM second battalion was donated to rebuild the Striker's 'Mech battalion.</ref> The Second Robinson Strikers were defending a bunker complex on [[Mara]] when the Draconis Combine forces arrived. The Strikers fought well, but were eventually defeated and destroyed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 40 - Deployment Ghost engaged and destroyed Second Strikers </ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 80 Robinson March Brigade - Second Robinson Strikers demised noted in brigade write-up.</ref> ==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 |- | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Robinson Strikers''' |- | [[Leftenant General]]||[[Darryl Groell]]||[[3058]]<ref name="FM:3085p73">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 73, "Warren PDZ (Warren Command)"</ref> |- |} ==Tactics== The unit is structured to be a fast moving cavalry unit, with its Combat Vehicles and Mech assets being Light and Medium weight Classes, while its heavier [[Battle Armor]] units utilizes VTOLs to allow them keep up with unit's maneuvering on the battlefield. The unit specializes in close quarters combat, a style inherited from defunct [[Second Robinson Rangers]], giving them better skills melee combat and piloting<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62 Robinson March Brigade - Both 1st and the 2nd Robinson Striker units described together in First's listing how the unit used aka its Tactics.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 189 Special Command Abilities/Second Robinson Strikers - Abilities translated into tactics used by the 2nd Strikers.</ref> ==Composition History== ===3085=== '''2nd Robinson Strikers LCT''' [[Battalion|BattleMech Battalion]] (Green/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/> * CO: Leftenant General Darryl Groell '''2nd Robinson Strikers Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/> * CO: [[Colonel]] Romolo Marshall '''2nd Robinson Strikers Armor Brigade''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/> * CO: Leftenant General Avima'el Didikov '''2nd Robinson Strikers Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3085p73"/> * CO: Leftenant General Jove Warwick ==Notes== Errant Note: Originally it was published in the [[Hitotsume Kozo]]'s write-up describes the [[First Ghost]] being the unit that confronts the strikers. However, the later published [[Field Manual: 3145]], changes the event being the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were detailed having stolen the Ghost's assigned target world, which lead to the Strikers' destruction. It's assumed due that due to policy with Catalyst Game Labs, that Strikers were destroyed by the Regulars due to policy of "New trumps old" when it comes to canon. For sake of simplicity in this article, regiment name is not mentioned until final errant is issued on this.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 60 First Ghosts - 6th Benjamin Regulars invades Mara instead of First Ghost, destroying the 2nd Robinson Strikers.</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 40 - Fluff original depicts First Ghosts being the invaders of Mara.</ref> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' [[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Robinson Strikers, 02nd]]

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