3rd Canopian Fusiliers
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History
The Third Canopian Fusiliers was one of the first units formed by the Magistracy prior to the Reunification War. In 2765 they participated in the MAF action that destroyed the SLDF's 219th BattleMech Division.[1]
Andurien/Canopus Invasion
The green 3rd was assigned to take Gunthar, one of the key targets of the Magistracy of Canopus' invasion of the Capellan Confederation, held by the 15th Dracon mercenary unit. While landing unopposed in early November 3030, Major Wilhelm Archal committed a terrible error in attempting to bribe the Dracons into leaving the world, having mistakenly assumed that the Dracons were of the mold of the rundown mercenary units that he was used to in the Periphery. Archal was completely unprepared for the loyalty the Dracons held to the people of Gunthar, and the Capellan Confederation as a whole, when the outraged "Sir Samuel" launched a surprise assault on the MAF defensive positions while the bulk of Fusilier's troops slept.[2]
Suffering only light losses, the 15th Dracon destroyed over a company of un-powered Fusiliers 'Mechs and massive quantities of ammunition and supplies until they were forced to withdraw in the face of the massed guns of the Canopians DropShips. Recognizing his position was very tenuous, Major Archal kept the bulk of his surviving troops near his DropShips, resulting in a stalemate as both units unsuccessfully attempted draw out and wear the other side down.[2] The stalemate continued for two years, as the dug-in 3rd refused to take the initiative, waiting in vain of reinforcements, with the Dracons even selectively weakening their own defenses in an unsuccessfully attempt to convince the Fusiliers to strike.[3]
After hearing word of the Capellan recapture of Drozan and Betelgeuse, both the 3rd and Dracons were shaken out of their slow defensive actions and launched increasingly furious attacks against each other. Though weakened and facing poor odds, the Fusiliers struck at the Liao positions in an attempt to break the stalemate; but, by late June, as the CCAF turned the tide of the war, the MAF recalled the unit. The Dracons refused to allow them to escape so easily however, launching a surprise assault and capturing two of the Fusilier's DropShips, forcing the desperate Canopians to pack and cram as many troops and hardware as possible into the transports they had left, withdrawing from the system on July 9th.[4]
Capellan Civil War and Jihad
During the Capellan Civil War, the Third fought the 2nd St. Ives Lancers on Milos in 3061. They were then immediately thrown into the fray on Nashaur, fighting alongside the Nightriders regiment of McCarron's Armored Cavalry. They took serious losses in this conflict, but were able to bring the world to heel.[1]
The next year saw the Fusiliers fighting on St. Ives itself, bringing that world back into the Capellan Confederation. They then spent the rest of the war rebuilding their unit. This rebuilding effort served to tie the Fusiliers more closely to the Confederation; Nearly all of the third battalion was composed of Capellan troops.[1]
In 3065, the 3rd was re-deployed to Denbar from Magistracy space after years of recuperating from the Capellan Civil War. Magestrix Emma Centrella has allowed the unit to confer with her daughter Naomi Centrella commands. The deployment marks first time the unit's dependents were allowed to go along with the service members.[5]
Located on Sian at the beginning of the Jihad, the 3rd Canopian Fusiliers were not heavily damaged by the Blakist forces in either of the major battles. In the first strike (in 3070) they fought the 17th Division and Dragon's Breath mercenary command.[6] They were the first forces to reach their defensive positions in the second Blakist attack[7]; 3074 saw them fight the 8th Division, 24th Division, Warrior House White Tiger, and Warrior House Rakshasa.[8]
Officers
As of 3030, the 3rd's commanding officer was Major Wilhelm Archal. [2]
From 3064 as to 3067 the commanding officer is Colonel William Sangrey.[1]
As of 3070 the commanding officer is Colonel Naomi Centrella.[9]
Tactics
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Composition History
3064
3rd Canopian Fusiliers (1 Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[1]
- CO: Colonel William Sangrey
- XO/1st Battalion: Force Major Wilhelm Archal
- 2nd Battalion: Major Jean Lis
- 3rd Battalion: Major Chi LuHan
3rd Fusiliers Armor Guard (2 Companies/Elite/Fanatical)[1]
- Armor Commander: Major Connie Gemmin
3rd Fusiliers Infantry Guard (1 Battalion/Elite/Questionable)[1]
- Infantry Commander: Major Jos Drozky
3067
3rd Canopian Fusiliers (Elite/Fanatical)[9]
- CO: Colonel William Sangrey
3rd Fusiliers Armor Guard (2 Battalions/Elite/Fanatical)[9]
- CO: Major Connie Gemmin
3rd Fusiliers Infantry Guard (Elite/Reliable)[9]
- CO: Major Jos Drozky
Notes
The unit is most unusual, since it's the only MAF unit to allow deep roots in Confederation.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Field Manual: Periphery, p. 38, "3rd Canopian Fusiliers Unit Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 56, "Gunthar (November-Ongoing)"
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 62, "Gunthar (Ongoing)"
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 64, "Gunthar (Ongoing-July)"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 191 - "Canopian Fusiliers profile, 3rd activities".
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 8
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 7
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 10, 12
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 201, "Magistracy Armed Forces Deployment Table"