33rd Avalon Hussars

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History

In 2431 the unit defended Kentares IV against the Terran Hegemony. The Hegemony forces destroyed the unit. In 2828 the 33rd was rebuilt and sent to Novaya Zemlya, where they faced the CCAF's elite Prefectorate Guard. The green 33rd was effectively destroyed by the Capellan unit, losing 90% of their equipment and troops. To maintain morale, the High Command rebuilt the unit.[1]

The 33rd Avalon Hussars landed on Northwind in 2841 alongside the Davion Assault Guards. They faced off against the 3rd Kearny Highlanders and Stuart's Highlanders regiments of the Northwind Highlanders.[2]

Reunification War

During the Reunification War the Thirty-third Avalon Hussars, along with the First, Seventh, Eleventh, and Twentieth Avalon Hussars, formed part of the Federated Suns Auxiliary Corps assigned to support the SLDF on the Taurian Concordat border.[3] The soldiers of the Thirty-third Hussars became experts at finding and destroying scores of hidden bunker complexes on Maveigh and Montour. These actions required the Thirty-third's troops to fit their 'Mechs into tight spaces that other units couldn't, giving rise to their nickname, "The Spelunkers." Light 'Mech pilots in particular were adept at moving into very tight areas and clearing out enemy locations.[4]

In 2581 and most of 2582 the Thirty-third was on Wieppe, but in mid-2582 they relocated to Verdegreis[5]. They would spend the next five years on that world, before moving to Cyrtron in 2587.[6]

3rd Succession War

Galtor III

As of 3025, the unit was based on Nopah.[7] The 33rd Avalon Hussars took part in the fighting for Galtor III.[8] They spent much of their time guarding the Star League depot found on the world. A battalion of the 33rd was stationed on the Wagnall Plain[9] The other two battalions were stuck in transit[10], and one was later diverted to assault Marduk in a spoiling attack.[11] The other missing battalion eventually arrived.[12] The 33rd fought the 17th Benjamin Regulars several times around New Wuhan City.[13]

4th Succession War

Liao

During the First Wave the unit invaded Liao in support of all three regiments of the Blue Star Irregulars. They were opposed by several veteran CCAF units including Warrior House Lu Sann, 1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry, Vincent's Commandos and the Protectorate Guard.[14]

The 1st Blue Star Irregulars regiment defeated Vincent's Commandos after a short battle.

The 33rd Avalon Hussars forced the 1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry to retreat.

The 2nd Blue Star Irregular regiment destroyed the 1st Battalion of Warrior House Lu Sann after a fierce fight.

The 3rd Blue Star Irregular regiment was attacked after probing raids from the Reserve Cavalry. The merc unit followed them into an ambush through the Protectorate Guard.

The Avalon Hussars tried to close the gap around the CCAF forces but were hindered by the Reserve Cavalry. The special forces of the elite Warrior House used the chaos to a raid behind the lines of the AFFS forces. Only reinforcement through the arrival of the Redfield Renegades changed the tide of battle to the FedSuns side. The mercs entered the Forbidden City. These event was the signal to all remaining Liao forces to retreat. Only one Battalion each from the Warrior House and the Reserve Cavalry together with the Protectorate Guard left the planet.[15]

Genoa

It was listed as their home world as late as 3038. [16]

War of 3039

During the War of 3039, they saw action on Caph against the Ryuken. After the war, they were reassigned to Tikonov.[17]

Clan Invasion

As of early 3050, they were based on Suk II. [18]

In early 3052, they were called on to defend Suk II against Khan Natasha Kerensky and Clan Wolf's Alpha Galaxy during the Fifth Wave of the Clan Invasion. The battle lasted several weeks as the Clan force expended most of its ammunition. Alpha Galaxy eventually prevailed when one of the Hussars' heavy tank regiments was hit hard by Elementals, allowing the Wolves to breach the Hussar lines. The Hussars retreated off-world to Orkney. [19]

The remaining Hussars were defeated on Orkney by forces of Clan Steel Viper. [20]

Officers

As of 3025, the unit's commanding officer was Lieutenant-General Wilson Mandela.[21] He was killed on Galtor on May 25, 3025.[22]

Tactics

In 3025, the 33rd Avalon Hussars were comfortable piloting their 'Mechs through cities, but in other terrain types they had some difficulty targeting units at long range. [23]


Composition History

2765

Thirty-third Avalon Hussars (Regular/Reliable)[24]

3025

Thirty-third Avalon Hussars (Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[21]

  • CO: Lieutenant General Wilson Mandella

- As of 3025, the 33rd's Battlemech contingent is a heavy reinforced Regiment that includes an extra battalion of assault mechs.[25]

3040

Thirty-third Avalon Hussars (Veteran/Fanatical)[26]

Gallery

Game Rules

During Reunification War scenarios, the Avalon Hussars may employ the following tactics. When attacking, they can either reduce the number of enemy hidden units by 50% or may deploy 50% of their forces in the first half of the map representing the Hussars starting (home) edge. When the defender, they can either put 25% of their units as hidden units anywhere on their half of the board, or they may deploy twice the the normal number of conventional minefields AND if using artillery they can pre-designate twice as many hexes as normal. The controlling player must choose which ability will be used BEFORE choosing any combat units.[27]

References

  1. ↑ The Galtor Campaign, p. 43
  2. ↑ Northwind Highlanders (scenario pack), pp. 20-21
  3. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 65
  4. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named hrw33
  5. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 144
  6. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 145
  7. ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 136 "Addicks PDZ"
  8. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 6
  9. ↑ The Galtor Campaign, p. 10
  10. ↑ The Galtor Campaign, p. 13
  11. ↑ The Galtor Campaign, p. 19
  12. ↑ The Galtor Campaign, p. 22
  13. ↑ The Galtor Campaign, pp. 22-24
  14. ↑ The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One, pp. 8-9
  15. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 16
  16. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 135
  17. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 61, 135
  18. ↑ 20 Year Update p. 26
  19. ↑ Wolf Clan Sourcebook p. 68
  20. ↑ Invading Clans (sourcebook) p. 89
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 136, "Addicks PDZ"
  22. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 9, "Aftermath"
  23. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 7
  24. ↑ Field Report 2765: AFFS, p. 10, "Avalon Hussars - Regimental Status"
  25. ↑ Camo Specs, p. 35
  26. ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 135
  27. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 182

Bibliography

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