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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[File:Avalon Hussars 39th logo.png|150px]] + | image = [[File:Avalonhussars39.png|191px]] − | Designation = Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars + | nickname = Swift Wind − | formed = + | parent formation = [[Avalon Hussars]] − | Disbanded = + | formed = Unknown − | Previous Designation = + | year = 3062 − | Nickname = Swift Wind+ | unitname = Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars − | Affiliation = [[Federated Suns]] − | Parent Command = [[Avalon Hussars]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} ==History== ==History== === Star League Era === === Star League Era === − During the [[Star League]] era the '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' shared more in common with two of its sister [[regiment]]s, the [[Eleventh Avalon Hussars|Eleventh]] and [[Twelfth Avalon Hussars]] than with the other units of the [[Avalon Hussars]] [[brigade]], as it was also patterned more in the style of the light horse regiments deployed by the [[Star League Defense Force]] than a hussars regiment. The Thirty-ninth took the concept further than the Eleventh or Twelfth by not only being equipped with [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]]s but by also having a [[battalion]] of jump infantry equipped with [[VTOL]] transports permanently attached to the regiment.<ref name="FR:FS2765p9">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 9: "Avalon Hussars"</ref> + During the [[Star League]] era the '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' shared more in common with two of its sister [[regiment]]s, the [[Eleventh Avalon Hussars|Eleventh]] and [[Twelfth Avalon Hussars]] than with the other units of the [[Avalon Hussars]] [[brigade]], as it was also patterned more in the style of the light horse regiments deployed by the [[Star League Defense Force]] than a hussars regiment. The Thirty-ninth took the concept further than the Eleventh or Twelfth by not only being equipped with light [[BattleMech]]s but by also having a [[battalion]] of jump infantry equipped with [[VTOL]] transports permanently attached to the regiment.<ref name="FR:FS2765p9">''Field Report: Federated Suns 2765'', p. 9, "Avalon Hussars"</ref> === Second Succession War === === Second Succession War === − Having been stationed on the Federated Suns border with the [[Outworlds Alliance]], the Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars were in the process of being relocated to the [[Capellan March]] in preparation for [[Operation DAO]] when the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] launched [[Operation CELT]], another attempt to capture [[Chesterton]]. The Thirty-ninth were retasked, joining the [[Bald Eagles]] regiment of the [[Screaming Eagles]] mercenary command in the relief of besieged [[Fourth Syrtis Fusiliers]] on [[Demeter]]. The arrival of the Thirty-ninth and the Bald Eagles in the Demeter system on the 30th of June [[2828]] and the news of the death of [[Chancellor]] [[Ilsa Liao]] on [[Orbisonia]] convinced the senior [[CCAF]] officer, [[Colonel]] [[Jiang Bao]], to withdraw his forces. Having inflicted heavy damage on the Fusiliers, the [[Twenty-fifth Sian Dragoons]] and [[First Redfield Regulars]] withdrew, and [[First Prince]] [[Paul Davion (29th c.)|Paul Davion]] would subsequently award Colonel [[Damien Hasek]], the Commanding Officer of the Fusiliers, the dukedom of [[New Syrtis]] for his actions in defense of Demeter.<ref name="SSWp23">''Second Succession War'', p. 23: "The Suns-Confederation Front"</ref> + Having been stationed on the Federated Suns border with the [[Outworlds Alliance]], the Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars were in the process of being relocated to the [[Capellan March]] in preparation for [[Operation DAO]] when the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] launched [[Operation CELT]], another attempt to capture [[Chesterton]]. The Thirty-ninth were retasked, joining the [[Bald Eagles]] regiment of the [[Screaming Eagles]] mercenary command in the relief of besieged [[Fourth Syrtis Fusiliers]] on [[Demeter]]. The arrival of the Thirty-ninth and the Bald Eagles in the Demeter system on the 30th of June [[2828]] and the news of the death of [[Chancellor]] [[Ilsa Liao]] on [[Orbisonia]] convinced the senior [[CCAF]] officer, [[Colonel]] [[Jiang Bao]], to withdraw his forces. Having inflicted heavy damage on the Fusiliers, the [[Twenty-fifth Sian Dragoons]] and [[First Redfield Regulars]] withdrew, and [[First Prince]] [[Paul Davion]] would subsequently award Colonel [[Damien Hasek]], the Commanding Officer of the Fusiliers, the dukedom of [[New Syrtis]] for his actions in defence of Demeter.<ref name="SSWp23">''Second Succession War'', p. 23, "The Suns-Confederation Front"</ref> ===Fourth Succession War=== ===Fourth Succession War=== Line 27:
Line 24: The 39th completed several combat resupply missions to resistance forces on [[Bone-Norman]], [[Somerset]], and [[Black Earth]]. These efforts, though successful, cost the 39th about a third of its [[DropShip]]s.<ref name=FMFS56/> They sortied from their homeworld of Newtown Square to make these supply runs.<ref name=20yr24>''20 Year Update'', p. 24</ref> The 39th completed several combat resupply missions to resistance forces on [[Bone-Norman]], [[Somerset]], and [[Black Earth]]. These efforts, though successful, cost the 39th about a third of its [[DropShip]]s.<ref name=FMFS56/> They sortied from their homeworld of Newtown Square to make these supply runs.<ref name=20yr24>''20 Year Update'', p. 24</ref> − After the [[Clan invasion]] [[Newtown Square]] became the garrison world for the Thirty-ninth.<ref name=FMFS56>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 56: "39th Avalon Hussars Unit Profile"</ref> + After the [[Clan invasion]] [[Newtown Square]] became the garrison world for the Thirty-ninth.<ref name=FMFS56>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 56, "39th Avalon Hussars Unit Profile"</ref> ===Civil War=== ===Civil War=== − The 39th allied with [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], but didn't relocate to the [[Federated Suns]]. On Newtown Square, they split into several smaller hunter teams. When the [[14th Donegal Guards]] arrived, the 39th led them on a chase across the world. The 39th regrouped and fought the 14th, facing destruction at the Lyran unit's guns, but the timely arrival of the [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] allowed Victor Steiner-Davion and the 39th to take the 14th Donegal prisoner. Victor stripped the 14th of their transport assets and gave them to the 39th, leaving the 14th in place on Newtown Square to defend against the [[Clans]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 66</ref> The 39th used their new [[JumpShips]] to land on [[Coventry]], where they destroyed the [[1st Coventry Jaegers]]<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 85</ref> Shortly thereafter they linked up with the [[6th Crucis Lancers]] and took control of [[Alarion]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 100</ref> Once relieved by the [[7th Crucis Lancers]] they went to Tharkad to support [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] in the [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 176</ref> Though they didn't take part in the final battle of [[Tharkad]], they did remain in orbit as reserve troops.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 176</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 126</ref> They later returned to the Federated Suns and were stationed on Wernke.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 138: "New Syrtis PDZ"</ref> + The 39th allied with [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], but didn't relocate to the [[Federated Suns]]. On Newtown Square, they split into several smaller hunter teams. When the [[14th Donegal Guards]] arrived, the 39th led them on a chase across the world. The 39th regrouped and fought the 14th, facing destruction at the Lyran unit's guns, but the timely arrival of the [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] allowed Victor Steiner-Davion and the 39th to take the 14th Donegal prisoner. Victor stripped the 14th of their transport assets and gave them to the 39th, leaving the 14th in place on Newtown Square to defend against the [[Clans]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 66</ref> The 39th used their new [[JumpShips]] to land on [[Coventry]], where they destroyed the [[1st Coventry Jaegers]]<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 85</ref> Shortly thereafter they linked up with the [[6th Crucis Lancers]] and took control of [[Alarion]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 100</ref> Once relieved by the [[7th Crucis Lancers]] they went to Tharkad to support [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] in the [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 176</ref> Though they didn't take part in the final battle of [[Tharkad]], they did remain in orbit as reserve troops.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 176</ref> <ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 126</ref> They later returned to the Federated Suns and were stationed on Wernke.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 138 "New Syrtis PDZ"</ref> ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − The [[Blackwind Lancers]] destroyed the 39th on [[Wernke]] with several thermonuclear strikes.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 66: "Annihilation on Talon"</ref> + The [[Blackwind Lancers]] destroyed the 39th on [[Wernke]] with several thermonuclear strikes.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 66, "Annihilation on Talon"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable"+ In [[3025]] the unit is commanded by [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Saunders DuCrimmon.<ref name=HD137>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 137 (pdf version), "Sirdar PDZ"</ref> − |-+ − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank+ [[3050]] found [[Hauptmann General]] Bella Bragg in charge of the Thirty-ninth.<ref name=20yr24/> She was still in command in [[3062]], holding the rank of [[Major General]].<ref name=FMFS56/> − ! 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 39th Avalon Hussars''' − |- − | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Saunders DuCrimmon]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HD137>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 137 (PDF version): "Sirdar PDZ"</ref> − |- − | [[Hauptmann General]]||[[Bella Bragg]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20yr24/> − |- − | [[Major General]]||Bella Bragg||[[3062]]<ref name=FMFS56/> − |- − | [[General]]||Bella Bragg||[[3067]]<ref name=FM:Up138>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 138: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns Deployment Table"</ref> − |- − |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − During the Star League era all of the Avalon Hussars were required to focus on being both flexible and mobile, with every regiment required to be capable of deploying within eight hours, although many of the Hussars struggled to actually achieve this.<ref name="FR:FS2765p8">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 8: "Avalon Hussars"</ref> + During the Star League era all of the Avalon Hussars were required to focus on being both flexible and mobile, with every regiment required to be capable of deploying within eight hours, although many of the Hussars struggled to actually achieve this.<ref name="FR:FS2765p8">''Field Report: Federated Suns 2765'', p. 8, "Avalon Hussars"</ref> − After the Clan Invasion a common Thirty-ninth tactic was for the fast scout units go out and search for the enemy formation. Once detected, a series of raids sowed chaos and gave the main force enough time to gather for the final assault.<ref name=FMFS56/> + After the Clan Invasion a common Thirty-ninth tactic was for the fast scout units go out and search for the enemy formation. When detected a series of raids begin to seed chaos and give the main force enough time to gather for the final assault.<ref name=FMFS56/> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===2765=== ===2765=== − '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FR:2765AFFSp10>''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 10: "Avalon Hussars - Regimental Status"</ref> + '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FR:2765AFFSp10>''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 10, "Avalon Hussars - Regimental Status"</ref> − :Note: At this point in time the Thirty-ninth was stationed on [[Kentwood]]. In common with the other regiments of the Avalon Hussars the Thirty-ninth had an attached aerospace wing, although these forces were primarily tasked to provide ground support rather than escort duties.<ref name="FR:FS2765p8"/> + :- At this point in time the Thirty-ninth was stationed on [[Kentwood]]. In common with the other regiments of the Avalon Hussars the Thirty-ninth had an attached aerospace wing, although these forces were primarily tasked to provide ground support rather than escort duties.<ref name="FR:FS2765p8"/> + + === 2786 === + '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> + :- At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment stationed on Kentwood and were operating at full strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> − === 2786–2821 === + === 2821 === − '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> + '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134"/> − :Note: At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment stationed on [[Kentwood]] and were operating at full strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> In 2821 the regiment were reduced to just two battalions in strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> + :- At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment stationed on Kentwood and had been reduced to just two battalions in strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> === 2830 === === 2830 === − '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="SSWp94">''Second Succession War'', p. 94: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> + '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="SSWp94">'''Second succession War'', p. 94, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> − :* CO: + :- At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment and had managed to rebuild to almost three battalions in strength. The Hussars were stationed on Kentwood.<ref name="SSWp94"/> − :Note: At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment and had managed to rebuild to almost three battalions in strength. The Hussars were stationed on Kentwood.<ref name="SSWp94"/> === 2864 === === 2864 === '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="SSWp94"/> '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="SSWp94"/> − :* CO: + :- At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment stationed on Kentwood, and had been reduced to just over a battalion in strength.<ref name="SSWp94"/> − :Note: At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment stationed on Kentwood, and had been reduced to just over a battalion in strength.<ref name="SSWp94"/> ===3025=== ===3025=== − '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HD137/> + '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HD137/> − :* CO: Marshal Saunders DuCrimmon<ref name=HD137/>+ * CO: Marshal Saunders DuCrimmon − :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Aucara]].<ref name=HD137/> The 'Mech regiment contains light-weight designs.<ref name=HD138>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 138</ref> ===3040=== ===3040=== − '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p135/> + '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 135</ref> − :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Newtown Square]].<ref name=HWo3039p135>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 135</ref> ===3050=== ===3050=== − '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20yup24/> + '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20yr24/> − :* CO: Hauptmann General [[Bella Bragg]]<ref name=20yup24/>+ : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Newtown Square]].<ref name=20yr24/> − :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Newtown Square]].<ref name=20yup24>''20 Year Update'', p. 24</ref> ===3062=== ===3062=== '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> − :* CO: Major General Bella Bragg+ * CO: Major General Bella Bragg − :* Aide: [[Colonel]] [[Andre Buetow]] + :* Aide: [[Colonel]] Andre Buetow − ::Note: Nearly a [[Company]] with light and medium Lyran [[OmniMech]]s + ::- Nearly a [[Company]] with light and medium Lyran [[OmniMech]]s '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]])<ref name=FMFS56/> '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]])<ref name=FMFS56/> − :* CO: [[Commodore]] [[Prichard O'Donnell|Prichard Seville Ardwright O'Donnell]]+ * CO: [[Commodore]] Prichard Seville Ardwright O'Donnell :* 3rd [[New Damascus]] Recon Wing :* 3rd [[New Damascus]] Recon Wing '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> − :* CO: Leftenant General [[Roland Hollenstein]]+ * CO: Leftenant General Roland Hollenstein − :* Aide: [[Leftenant Colonel]] [[Ozzie Phifer]] + :* Aide: [[Leftenant Colonel]] Ozzie Phifer − :* 14th Federation Light Armor Regiment - Colonel [[Keo Smith]]+ * 14th Federation Light Armor Regiment - Colonel: Keo Smith − :* 27th Federation Scout Regiment - Colonel [[J. J. K. Illes]]+ * 27th Federation Scout Regiment - Colonel: J.J.K Illes − :* 374th [[Marlette]] Light Armor - Colonel [[Suzanne Wiederhold]]+ * 374th [[Marlette]] Light Armor - Colonel: Suzanne Wiederhold − :* 234th Federation Artillery [[Battalion]] - [[Major]] [[Frank Galfren]]+ * 234th Federation Artillery [[Battalion]] - [[Major]]: Frank Galfren − ::Note: Equipped with few Clan vehicles + ::- Equipped with few Clan vehicles '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> − :* CO: Leftenant General [[Socrates Ukhanov]]+ * CO: Leftenant General Socrates Ukhanov − :* Aide: [[Major]] [[Fatima T'Lani]] + :* Aide: [[Major]] Fatima T'Lani − :* 3rd Avalon Force Recon - Leftenant General [[Gareth Ristau]]+ * 3rd Avalon Force Recon - Leftenant General: Gareth Ristau − :* 74th [[Novaya Zemlya]] Infantry Regiment - Colonel [[Olgert Parve-Jamison]]+ * 74th [[Novaya Zemlya]] Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Olgert Parve-Jamison − :* 19th [[Albion (LC)|Albion]] Mechanized Infantry - Colonel [[Somphone James]]+ * 19th [[Albion (LC)|Albion]] Mechanized Infantry - Colonel: Somphone James − :* 15th Avalon Jump Infantry - Colonel [[Kim Goke]]+ * 15th Avalon Jump Infantry - Colonel: Kim Goke − :* 34th Federation Jump Infantry - Colonel [[Leonid Sandoval]]+ * 34th Federation Jump Infantry - Colonel: Leonid Sandoval − − ===3067=== − '''39th Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:Up138/> − :* CO: General Bella Bragg − − '''Aerospace Brigade''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:Up138/> − :* CO: Major [[Gerd Tolend]] − − '''Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:Up138/> − :* CO: Major General J. J. K. Illes − '''Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:Up138/>+ ==Notes== − :* CO: Major General Socrates Ukhanov ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' + *''[[20 Year Update]]'' − * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' + *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' − * ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' + *''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' + * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]'' − * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' + *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' − * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' + *''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' + *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' − * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' + *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' − * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' + * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' − − [[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Avalon Hussars, 39th]] [[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Avalon Hussars, 39th]] − [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Avalon Hussars, 39th]]
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==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Star League Era === | === Star League Era === | ||
| − | During the [[Star League]] era the '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' shared more in common with two of its sister [[regiment]]s, the [[Eleventh Avalon Hussars|Eleventh]] and [[Twelfth Avalon Hussars]] than with the other units of the [[Avalon Hussars]] [[brigade]], as it was also patterned more in the style of the light horse regiments deployed by the [[Star League Defense Force]] than a hussars regiment. The Thirty-ninth took the concept further than the Eleventh or Twelfth by not only being equipped with | + | During the [[Star League]] era the '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' shared more in common with two of its sister [[regiment]]s, the [[Eleventh Avalon Hussars|Eleventh]] and [[Twelfth Avalon Hussars]] than with the other units of the [[Avalon Hussars]] [[brigade]], as it was also patterned more in the style of the light horse regiments deployed by the [[Star League Defense Force]] than a hussars regiment. The Thirty-ninth took the concept further than the Eleventh or Twelfth by not only being equipped with light [[BattleMech]]s but by also having a [[battalion]] of jump infantry equipped with [[VTOL]] transports permanently attached to the regiment.<ref name="FR:FS2765p9">''Field Report: Federated Suns 2765'', p. 9, "Avalon Hussars"</ref> |
=== Second Succession War === | === Second Succession War === | ||
| − | Having been stationed on the Federated Suns border with the [[Outworlds Alliance]], the Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars were in the process of being relocated to the [[Capellan March]] in preparation for [[Operation DAO]] when the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] launched [[Operation CELT]], another attempt to capture [[Chesterton]]. The Thirty-ninth were retasked, joining the [[Bald Eagles]] regiment of the [[Screaming Eagles]] mercenary command in the relief of besieged [[Fourth Syrtis Fusiliers]] on [[Demeter]]. The arrival of the Thirty-ninth and the Bald Eagles in the Demeter system on the 30th of June [[2828]] and the news of the death of [[Chancellor]] [[Ilsa Liao]] on [[Orbisonia]] convinced the senior [[CCAF]] officer, [[Colonel]] [[Jiang Bao]], to withdraw his forces. Having inflicted heavy damage on the Fusiliers, the [[Twenty-fifth Sian Dragoons]] and [[First Redfield Regulars]] withdrew, and [[First Prince]] [[ | + | Having been stationed on the Federated Suns border with the [[Outworlds Alliance]], the Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars were in the process of being relocated to the [[Capellan March]] in preparation for [[Operation DAO]] when the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] launched [[Operation CELT]], another attempt to capture [[Chesterton]]. The Thirty-ninth were retasked, joining the [[Bald Eagles]] regiment of the [[Screaming Eagles]] mercenary command in the relief of besieged [[Fourth Syrtis Fusiliers]] on [[Demeter]]. The arrival of the Thirty-ninth and the Bald Eagles in the Demeter system on the 30th of June [[2828]] and the news of the death of [[Chancellor]] [[Ilsa Liao]] on [[Orbisonia]] convinced the senior [[CCAF]] officer, [[Colonel]] [[Jiang Bao]], to withdraw his forces. Having inflicted heavy damage on the Fusiliers, the [[Twenty-fifth Sian Dragoons]] and [[First Redfield Regulars]] withdrew, and [[First Prince]] [[Paul Davion]] would subsequently award Colonel [[Damien Hasek]], the Commanding Officer of the Fusiliers, the dukedom of [[New Syrtis]] for his actions in defence of Demeter.<ref name="SSWp23">''Second Succession War'', p. 23, "The Suns-Confederation Front"</ref> |
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
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The 39th completed several combat resupply missions to resistance forces on [[Bone-Norman]], [[Somerset]], and [[Black Earth]]. These efforts, though successful, cost the 39th about a third of its [[DropShip]]s.<ref name=FMFS56/> They sortied from their homeworld of Newtown Square to make these supply runs.<ref name=20yr24>''20 Year Update'', p. 24</ref> | The 39th completed several combat resupply missions to resistance forces on [[Bone-Norman]], [[Somerset]], and [[Black Earth]]. These efforts, though successful, cost the 39th about a third of its [[DropShip]]s.<ref name=FMFS56/> They sortied from their homeworld of Newtown Square to make these supply runs.<ref name=20yr24>''20 Year Update'', p. 24</ref> | ||
| − | After the [[Clan invasion]] [[Newtown Square]] became the garrison world for the Thirty-ninth.<ref name=FMFS56>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 56 | + | After the [[Clan invasion]] [[Newtown Square]] became the garrison world for the Thirty-ninth.<ref name=FMFS56>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 56, "39th Avalon Hussars Unit Profile"</ref> |
===Civil War=== | ===Civil War=== | ||
| − | The 39th allied with [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], but didn't relocate to the [[Federated Suns]]. On Newtown Square, they split into several smaller hunter teams. When the [[14th Donegal Guards]] arrived, the 39th led them on a chase across the world. The 39th regrouped and fought the 14th, facing destruction at the Lyran unit's guns, but the timely arrival of the [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] allowed Victor Steiner-Davion and the 39th to take the 14th Donegal prisoner. Victor stripped the 14th of their transport assets and gave them to the 39th, leaving the 14th in place on Newtown Square to defend against the [[Clans]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 66</ref> The 39th used their new [[JumpShips]] to land on [[Coventry]], where they destroyed the [[1st Coventry Jaegers]]<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 85</ref> Shortly thereafter they linked up with the [[6th Crucis Lancers]] and took control of [[Alarion]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 100</ref> Once relieved by the [[7th Crucis Lancers]] they went to Tharkad to support [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] in the [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 176</ref> Though they didn't take part in the final battle of [[Tharkad]], they did remain in orbit as reserve troops.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 176</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 126</ref> They later returned to the Federated Suns and were stationed on Wernke.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 138 | + | The 39th allied with [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], but didn't relocate to the [[Federated Suns]]. On Newtown Square, they split into several smaller hunter teams. When the [[14th Donegal Guards]] arrived, the 39th led them on a chase across the world. The 39th regrouped and fought the 14th, facing destruction at the Lyran unit's guns, but the timely arrival of the [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] allowed Victor Steiner-Davion and the 39th to take the 14th Donegal prisoner. Victor stripped the 14th of their transport assets and gave them to the 39th, leaving the 14th in place on Newtown Square to defend against the [[Clans]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 66</ref> The 39th used their new [[JumpShips]] to land on [[Coventry]], where they destroyed the [[1st Coventry Jaegers]]<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 85</ref> Shortly thereafter they linked up with the [[6th Crucis Lancers]] and took control of [[Alarion]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 100</ref> Once relieved by the [[7th Crucis Lancers]] they went to Tharkad to support [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] in the [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 176</ref> Though they didn't take part in the final battle of [[Tharkad]], they did remain in orbit as reserve troops.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 176</ref> <ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 126</ref> They later returned to the Federated Suns and were stationed on Wernke.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 138 "New Syrtis PDZ"</ref> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | The [[Blackwind Lancers]] destroyed the 39th on [[Wernke]] with several thermonuclear strikes.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 66 | + | The [[Blackwind Lancers]] destroyed the 39th on [[Wernke]] with several thermonuclear strikes.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 66, "Annihilation on Talon"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | In [[3025]] the unit is commanded by [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Saunders DuCrimmon.<ref name=HD137>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 137 (pdf version), "Sirdar PDZ"</ref> | |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | During the Star League era all of the Avalon Hussars were required to focus on being both flexible and mobile, with every regiment required to be capable of deploying within eight hours, although many of the Hussars struggled to actually achieve this.<ref name="FR:FS2765p8">''Field Report 2765 | + | During the Star League era all of the Avalon Hussars were required to focus on being both flexible and mobile, with every regiment required to be capable of deploying within eight hours, although many of the Hussars struggled to actually achieve this.<ref name="FR:FS2765p8">''Field Report: Federated Suns 2765'', p. 8, "Avalon Hussars"</ref> |
| − | After the Clan Invasion a common Thirty-ninth tactic was for the fast scout units go out and search for the enemy formation. | + | After the Clan Invasion a common Thirty-ninth tactic was for the fast scout units go out and search for the enemy formation. When detected a series of raids begin to seed chaos and give the main force enough time to gather for the final assault.<ref name=FMFS56/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===2765=== | ===2765=== | ||
| − | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FR:2765AFFSp10>''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 10 | + | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FR:2765AFFSp10>''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 10, "Avalon Hussars - Regimental Status"</ref> |
| − | : | + | :- At this point in time the Thirty-ninth was stationed on [[Kentwood]]. In common with the other regiments of the Avalon Hussars the Thirty-ninth had an attached aerospace wing, although these forces were primarily tasked to provide ground support rather than escort duties.<ref name="FR:FS2765p8"/> |
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| + | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment stationed on Kentwood and were operating at full strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> | ||
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| − | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134" | + | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134"/> |
| − | : | + | :- At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment stationed on Kentwood and had been reduced to just two battalions in strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> |
=== 2830 === | === 2830 === | ||
| − | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="SSWp94">''Second | + | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="SSWp94">'''Second succession War'', p. 94, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> |
| − | : | + | :- At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment and had managed to rebuild to almost three battalions in strength. The Hussars were stationed on Kentwood.<ref name="SSWp94"/> |
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'''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="SSWp94"/> | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="SSWp94"/> | ||
| − | : | + | :- At this point in time the Hussars were an assault-weight regiment stationed on Kentwood, and had been reduced to just over a battalion in strength.<ref name="SSWp94"/> |
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===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' ( | + | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HD137/> |
| − | + | * CO: Marshal Saunders DuCrimmon | |
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| − | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' ( | + | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 135</ref> |
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===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20yr24/> |
| − | + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Newtown Square]].<ref name=20yr24/> | |
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===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
'''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> | ||
| − | + | * CO: Major General Bella Bragg | |
| − | :* Aide: [[Colonel]] | + | :* Aide: [[Colonel]] Andre Buetow |
| − | :: | + | ::- Nearly a [[Company]] with light and medium Lyran [[OmniMech]]s |
'''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]])<ref name=FMFS56/> | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]])<ref name=FMFS56/> | ||
| − | + | * CO: [[Commodore]] Prichard Seville Ardwright O'Donnell | |
:* 3rd [[New Damascus]] Recon Wing | :* 3rd [[New Damascus]] Recon Wing | ||
'''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> | ||
| − | + | * CO: Leftenant General Roland Hollenstein | |
| − | :* Aide: [[Leftenant Colonel]] | + | :* Aide: [[Leftenant Colonel]] Ozzie Phifer |
| − | + | * 14th Federation Light Armor Regiment - Colonel: Keo Smith | |
| − | + | * 27th Federation Scout Regiment - Colonel: J.J.K Illes | |
| − | + | * 374th [[Marlette]] Light Armor - Colonel: Suzanne Wiederhold | |
| − | + | * 234th Federation Artillery [[Battalion]] - [[Major]]: Frank Galfren | |
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'''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> | '''Thirty-ninth Avalon Hussars Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> | ||
| − | + | * CO: Leftenant General Socrates Ukhanov | |
| − | :* Aide: [[Major]] | + | :* Aide: [[Major]] Fatima T'Lani |
| − | + | * 3rd Avalon Force Recon - Leftenant General: Gareth Ristau | |
| − | + | * 74th [[Novaya Zemlya]] Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Olgert Parve-Jamison | |
| − | + | * 19th [[Albion (LC)|Albion]] Mechanized Infantry - Colonel: Somphone James | |
| − | + | * 15th Avalon Jump Infantry - Colonel: Kim Goke | |
| − | + | * 34th Federation Jump Infantry - Colonel: Leonid Sandoval | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | + | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| − | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' | + | *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' | + | *''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' |
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | + | * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | + | *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' |
| − | * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | + | *''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' |
| − | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | + | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' |
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