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| parent formation = [[Avalon Hussars]] | | parent formation = [[Avalon Hussars]] | ||
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| year = 3062 | | year = 3062 | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The homeworld of the '''39th Avalon Hussars''' was [[Newtown Square]]. | + | The homeworld of the '''39th Avalon Hussars''' was [[Newtown Square]].<ref name=FMFS56>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 56, "39th Avalon Hussars Unit Profile"</ref> |
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
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===4th Succession War=== | ===4th Succession War=== | ||
The 39th moved to [[Lee]] to act as a reserve force, but wasn't called on to engage the [[CCAF]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> | The 39th moved to [[Lee]] to act as a reserve force, but wasn't called on to engage the [[CCAF]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> | ||
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===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
The 39th was based on [[Freedom]], along with several other [[AFFS]] and [[LCAF]] units, as part of a group that would strike in planned later waves of the invasion. Those plans were aborted however, and the 39th would see no action in the [[War of 3039]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 135</ref> | The 39th was based on [[Freedom]], along with several other [[AFFS]] and [[LCAF]] units, as part of a group that would strike in planned later waves of the invasion. Those plans were aborted however, and the 39th would see no action in the [[War of 3039]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 135</ref> | ||
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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/> |
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===Operations Guerrero and Bulldog=== | ===Operations Guerrero and Bulldog=== | ||
| − | The 39th Avalon Hussars didn't participate in either of these operations. | + | The 39th Avalon Hussars didn't participate in either of these operations.{{cn}} |
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===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 (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 place 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-Talon.<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 place 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-Talon.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 138 "New Syrtis PDZ"</ref> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3062]] the Commanding Officer was [[Major General]] Bella Bragg. | + | As of [[3062]] the Commanding Officer was [[Major General]] Bella Bragg.<ref name=FMFS56/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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| − | ==Composition== | + | ==Composition History== |
| − | ===3062 | + | ===3062=== |
| − | '''39th | + | '''39th Avalon Hussars''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> |
* CO: Major General Bella Bragg | * CO: Major General Bella Bragg | ||
| + | ** Aide: [[Colonel]] Andre Buetow | ||
- Nearly a [[Company]] with light and medium Lyran [[OmniMech]]s | - Nearly a [[Company]] with light and medium Lyran [[OmniMech]]s | ||
| − | '''39th Avalon Hussars Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)]]) | + | '''39th Avalon Hussars Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]])<ref name=FMFS56/> |
* CO: [[Commodore]] Prichard Seville Ardwright O'Donnell | * CO: [[Commodore]] Prichard Seville Ardwright O'Donnell | ||
* 3rd [[New Damascus]] Recon Wing | * 3rd [[New Damascus]] Recon Wing | ||
| − | '''39th Avalon Hussars Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''39th Avalon Hussars Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS56/> |
* CO: Leftenant General Roland Hollenstein | * CO: Leftenant General Roland Hollenstein | ||
| − | * 14th Federation Light Armor Regiment - | + | ** Aide: [[Leftenant Colonel]] Ozzie Phifer |
| + | * 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 | ||
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- Equiped with few Clan vehicles | - Equiped with few Clan vehicles | ||
| − | '''39th Avalon Hussars Infantry Brigade''' | + | '''39th 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 | ||
* 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 | ||
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* 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 | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
*''[[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]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Avalon Hussars, 39th]] | [[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Avalon Hussars, 39th]] | ||
Revision as of 10:22, 5 December 2010
Contents
History
The homeworld of the 39th Avalon Hussars was Newtown Square.[1]
Formation
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4th Succession War
The 39th moved to Lee to act as a reserve force, but wasn't called on to engage the CCAF.[2]
War of 3039
The 39th was based on Freedom, along with several other AFFS and LCAF units, as part of a group that would strike in planned later waves of the invasion. Those plans were aborted however, and the 39th would see no action in the War of 3039.[3]
Clan Invasion
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 DropShips.[1]
Operations Guerrero and Bulldog
The 39th Avalon Hussars didn't participate in either of these operations.[citation needed]
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 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.[4] The 39th used their new JumpShips to land on Coventry, Where they destroyed the 1st Coventry Jaegers[5] Shortly thereafter they linked up with the 6th Crucis Lancers and took control of Alarion.[6] Once relieved by the 7th Crucis Lancers they went to Tharkad to support Peter Steiner-Davion in the Lyran Alliance.[7] Though they didn't take place in the final battle of Tharkad, they did remain in orbit as reserve troops.[8] [9] They later returned to the Federated Suns and were stationed on Wernke-Talon.[10]
Jihad
The Blackwind Lancers destroyed the 39th on Wernke-Talon with several thermonuclear strikes.[11]
Officers
As of 3062 the Commanding Officer was Major General Bella Bragg.[1]
Tactics
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Composition History
3062
39th Avalon Hussars (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Major General Bella Bragg
- Aide: Colonel Andre Buetow
- Nearly a Company with light and medium Lyran OmniMechs
39th Avalon Hussars Aerospace Brigade (1 Wing)[1]
- CO: Commodore Prichard Seville Ardwright O'Donnell
- 3rd New Damascus Recon Wing
39th Avalon Hussars Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Leftenant General Roland Hollenstein
- 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
- Equiped with few Clan vehicles
39th Avalon Hussars Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Leftenant General Socrates Ukhanov
- Aide: Major Fatima T'Lani
- 3rd Avalon Force Recon - Leftenant General: Gareth Ristau
- 74th Novaya Zemlya Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Olgert Parve-Jamison
- 19th Albion Mechanized Infantry - Colonel: Somphone James
- 15th Avalon Jump Infantry - Colonel: Kim Goke
- 34th Federation Jump Infantry - Colonel: Leonid Sandoval
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 56, "39th Avalon Hussars Unit Profile"
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 11
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 135
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 66
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 85
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 100
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 176
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 176
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 126
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 138 "New Syrtis PDZ"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 66, "Annihilation on Talon"