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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the 30th captured the Lyran world of Phecda, and then were required to hold it against a hostile population until 3029. The 30th spent most of the next two decades on the border world of [[Wing]]. They picked up their nickname, David's Heirs, in action against the Federated Commonwealth in 3047, by destroying the [[17th Arcturan Guards]] main supply cache despite being completely outmatched, forcing the FedCom unit to withdraw. Marshal Van Creval compared the fight to the story of David and Goliath. | + | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the 30th captured the Lyran world of [[Phecda]], and then were required to hold it against a hostile population until 3029. The 30th spent most of the next two decades on the border world of [[Wing]]. They picked up their nickname, David's Heirs, in action against the Federated Commonwealth in 3047, by destroying the [[17th Arcturan Guards]] main supply cache despite being completely outmatched, forcing the FedCom unit to withdraw. Marshal Van Creval compared the fight to the story of David and Goliath. |
Notably, the 30th Marik Militia, under the command of Col. Oliver Nage were the first opponents faced by the [[Kell Hounds]] in battle. | Notably, the 30th Marik Militia, under the command of Col. Oliver Nage were the first opponents faced by the [[Kell Hounds]] in battle. | ||
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- A quater of the light 'Mechs equiped with [[MASC]] | - A quater of the light 'Mechs equiped with [[MASC]] | ||
| − | '''30th Militia Aerospace''' (1 Reinforced [[Wing]]/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''30th Militia Aerospace''' (1 Reinforced [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable) |
* Wing Commander: [[Commander]] Sean Anepaugh | * Wing Commander: [[Commander]] Sean Anepaugh | ||
Revision as of 07:46, 19 May 2010
History
During the Fourth Succession War, the 30th captured the Lyran world of Phecda, and then were required to hold it against a hostile population until 3029. The 30th spent most of the next two decades on the border world of Wing. They picked up their nickname, David's Heirs, in action against the Federated Commonwealth in 3047, by destroying the 17th Arcturan Guards main supply cache despite being completely outmatched, forcing the FedCom unit to withdraw. Marshal Van Creval compared the fight to the story of David and Goliath.
Notably, the 30th Marik Militia, under the command of Col. Oliver Nage were the first opponents faced by the Kell Hounds in battle.
Officers
As of 3059 the Commanding Officer was Colonel Stephen Harter.
Tactics
The 30th is adept at hit-and-run tactics, and used them to greath effect during the Andurien secession conflict.
Composition
3059
30th Marik Militia (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Stephen Harter
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Mira Alexander
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Ruben Lopez
- A quater of the light 'Mechs equiped with MASC
30th Militia Aerospace (1 Reinforced Wing/Regular/Reliable)
- Wing Commander: Commander Sean Anepaugh
3rd Wing Armored Regiment (1 Battalion/Green/Reliable)
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Jean-Phillipe Serrault
- Reinforced to three light and one heavy Companies
16th Wing Mechanized Infantry (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)
- Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Gregori Baulk
Notes
References
- Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 67 - "Unit Profile"