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| image   = [[File:3rd Canopian Light Horse.jpg|150px]]
| image         = [[File:3rd Canopian Light Horse.jpg|150px]]
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| nickname = Defiant to the End
| Designation    = Third Canopian Light Horse
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| parent formation = [[Chasseurs á Cheval]]
| formed         = [[2531]]-[[2577]]
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| formed   = [[2531]]-[[2577]]
| Disbanded      =  
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| year    = 3067
| Previous Designation =
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| unitname = Third Canopian Light Horse
| Nickname      = Defiant to the End
 
| Affiliation    = Magistracy of Canopus
 
| Parent Command = [[Chasseurs á Cheval]]
 
| Sub-Command    =  
 
 
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=== Star League Era ===
 
=== Star League Era ===
The Third was rebuilt by the Magistracy after the end of the Reunification War. The Third was frequently deployed as part of the Magistracy's rapid response force, and frequently encountered bandits and pirates. To assist in this task, they had the usual complement of JumpShips and DropShips, but were also supported by a permanently assigned ''[[Pinto (WarShip class)|Pinto]]''-class WarShip. In 2765 they were based on [[Canopus IV]], but the SLDF's Intelligence Command suspected that they were also being used to raid [[Free Worlds League]] systems.<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 14</ref>
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The Third was rebuilt by the Magistracy after the end of the Reunification War. The Third was frequently deployed as part of the Magistracy's rapid response force, and frequently encountered bandits and pirates. To assist in this task, they had the usual complement of JumpShips and DropShips, but were also supported by a permanently assigned ''[[Pinto (WarShip)|Pinto]]''-class WarShip. In 2765 they were based on [[Canopus IV]], but the SLDF's Intelligence Command suspected that they were also being used to raid [[Free Worlds League]] systems.<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 14</ref>
  
 
===Clan Invasion===
 
===Clan Invasion===
The Third was rebuilt in [[3057]]. They were proud to inherit the mantle of the original Third Light Horse, but their lack of activity since their founding led to a unit that wasn't performing at its full potential. The unit was eager to fight, but the MCC's unwillingness to post them to an active border led to their dissatisfaction with their deployment. The unit's morale suffered deeply because of this, and led to a tense relationship with the Magestrix.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 35</ref> This tension continued through [[3067]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 191</ref>
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The Third was rebuilt in [[3057]]. They were proud to inherit the mantle of the original Third Light Horse, but their lack of activity since their founding led to a unit that wasn't performing at its full potential. The unit was eager to fight, but the MCC's unwillingness to post them to an active border led to their dissatisfaction with their deployment. The unit's morale suffered deeply because of this, and led to a tense relationship with the Magistrix.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 35</ref> This tension continued through [[3067]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 191</ref>
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
The 3rd Light Horse was still stationed on [[Adherlwin]] when the [[Word of Blake]] hit the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] with a broad [[HPG]] blackout; shortly after the local HPGs went down, the Blakists attacked Adherlwin with a mix of their own forces and  hired mercenaries. The 3rd Light Horse were quickly routed, with the majority of the senior staff killed; the highest-ranking officer to survive the initial battles was [[Major]] [[Elizabeth DeLaHunt]], who assumed command of the survivors and led them on an extended guerrilla campaign against the Blakists until she was killed by the [[41st Shadow Division]] in late February [[3072]]. The 3rd Light Horses' efforts against the Blakists were severely hampered by their lack of modern equipment, but they continued to fight under the command of Major [[Joe Cataio]], the last surviving senior officer, up until the end of the [[Jihad]]. By the time the 3rd left Adherlwin, almost half of their casualties lay in unmarked graves within the Meniuk Forest.<ref name="FM:3085p138">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 138, "Chasseurs á Cheval Brigade"</ref> By [[3079]] the 3rd had been redeployed to [[Marantha]], but were still only at just over half strength.<ref name="FR:Pp10">''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 10, "Magistracy of Canopus"</ref>
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The 3rd Light Horse was still stationed on [[Adherlwin]] when the [[Word of Blake]] hit the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] with a broad [[HPG]] blackout; shortly after the local HPGs went down, the Blakists attacked Adherlwin with a mix of their own forces and  hired mercenaries. The 3rd Light Horse were quickly routed, with the majority of the senior staff killed; the highest-ranking officer to survive the initial battles was [[Major]] [[Elizabeth DeLaHunt]], who assumed command of the survivors and led them on an extended guerrilla campaign against the Blakists until she was killed by the [[41st Shadow Division]] in late February [[3072]]. The 3rd Light Horse's efforts against the Blakists were severely hampered by their lack of modern equipment, but they continued to fight under the command of Major [[Joe Cataio]], the last surviving senior officer, up until the end of the [[Jihad]]. By the time the 3rd left Adherlwin, almost half of their casualties lay in unmarked graves within the Meniuk Forest.<ref name="FM:3085p138">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 138, "Chasseurs á Cheval Brigade"</ref> By [[3079]] the 2nd had been redeployed to [[Marantha]], but were still only at just over half strength.<ref name="FR:Pp10">''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 10, "Magistracy of Canopus"</ref>
  
 
===The Dark Age===
 
===The Dark Age===
After the Jihad, Major Cataio was promoted to Colonel and given command of the regiment; after his promotion, Cataio did his best to ensure that the Third received more advanced technology and upgrades, to prevent an occurrence of their losses on Adherlwin. The Meniuk Forest on Adherlwin was declared a mass grave and a national reserve by the Magistracy in honor of the dead from the Chasseurs á Cheval buried there. The Third was redeployed to the world of [[Borgan's Rift]], close to Adherlwin, and dispensation for transport was given for any who wished to travel to Adherlwin to pay their respects.<ref name="FM:3085p138"/>
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After the Jihad Major Cataio was promoted to Colonel, and given command of the regiment formally; after his promotion, Cataio did his best to ensure that the Third received more advanced technology and upgrades, to prevent an occurrence of their losses on Adherlwin. The Meniuk Forest on Adherlwin was declared a mass grave and a national reserve by the Magistracy in honor of the dead from the Chasseurs á Cheval buried there. The Third was redeployed to the world of [[Borgan's Rift]], close to Adherlwin, and dispensation for transport was given for any who wished to travel to Adherlwin to pay their respects.<ref name="FM:3085p138"/>
  
 
By the mid-thirty-second century the Third was considered to be the most mobile of the Chasseurs á Cheval, and had been deployed for some time on the border between the [[Capellan Confederation]] and the [[Duchy of Andurien]]. First posted to the region at the beginning of the century, the Third had initially been used as a rapid reaction force to prevent forces from the Duchy from raiding Capellan supply depots in the region. With the improved relations between the Duchy, the Magistracy, and the Confederation, the Third redeployed further coreward and the Third's mission changed to engaging raiders from the [[Oriente Protectorate]] and launching retaliatory raids.<ref name="FM:3145p192">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 192, "Chasseurs Á Cheval"</ref> Since being posted to [[Boardwalk]] the Third sometimes acted alongside the [[2nd Canopian Fusiliers|Second Canopian Fusiliers]] who were based on the nearby world of [[Iknogoro]].<ref name="FM:3145p193">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 193, "Canopian Fusiliers"</ref>
 
By the mid-thirty-second century the Third was considered to be the most mobile of the Chasseurs á Cheval, and had been deployed for some time on the border between the [[Capellan Confederation]] and the [[Duchy of Andurien]]. First posted to the region at the beginning of the century, the Third had initially been used as a rapid reaction force to prevent forces from the Duchy from raiding Capellan supply depots in the region. With the improved relations between the Duchy, the Magistracy, and the Confederation, the Third redeployed further coreward and the Third's mission changed to engaging raiders from the [[Oriente Protectorate]] and launching retaliatory raids.<ref name="FM:3145p192">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 192, "Chasseurs Á Cheval"</ref> Since being posted to [[Boardwalk]] the Third sometimes acted alongside the [[2nd Canopian Fusiliers|Second Canopian Fusiliers]] who were based on the nearby world of [[Iknogoro]].<ref name="FM:3145p193">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 193, "Canopian Fusiliers"</ref>
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===2765===
 
===2765===
'''Third Canopian Light Horse''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FR:2765Pp14>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 14, "Chasseurs á Cheval - Regimental Status"</ref>
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'''Third Canopian Light Horse''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FR:2765Pp14>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 14, "Chasseurs á Cheval - Regimental Status"</ref>
 
:- At this point in time the Third Light Horse was stationed on [[Canopus IV]].<ref name=FR:2765Pp14/>
 
:- At this point in time the Third Light Horse was stationed on [[Canopus IV]].<ref name=FR:2765Pp14/>
  
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===3145===
 
===3145===
 
'''Third Canopian Light Horse''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
 
'''Third Canopian Light Horse''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
* CO: Colonel [[Yukiko Mello]]
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* CO: Colonel Yukiko Mello
  
 
'''Third Light Horse Air Guard''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
 
'''Third Light Horse Air Guard''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
* CO: Major [[Thomaso Zalman]]
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* CO: Major Thomaso Zalman
  
 
'''Third Light Horse Armor Guard''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
 
'''Third Light Horse Armor Guard''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
* CO: Colonel [[Guiseppe Morey]]
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* CO: Colonel Guiseppe Morey
  
 
'''Third Light Horse Infantry Guard''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
 
'''Third Light Horse Infantry Guard''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
* CO: Colonel [[Kiyoko Ragan]]
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* CO: Colonel Kiyoko Ragan
 
:- At this point in time the Third was operating at between sixty and eighty percent of full strength.
 
:- At this point in time the Third was operating at between sixty and eighty percent of full strength.
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==Notes==
  
 
==Rules==
 
==Rules==
 
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===Reunification War===
 
===Reunification War===
* Chasseurs á Cheval units gain a +1 bonus to Initiative Rolls.<ref name="H:RWp183">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 183, "Chasseurs à Cheval"</ref>
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* Chasseurs à Cheval units gain a +1 bonus to Initiative Rolls.<ref name="H:RWp183">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 183, "Chasseurs à Cheval"</ref>
* Chasseurs á Cheval units may use Off-Map movement<ref name="H:RWp183"/>
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* Chasseurs à Cheval units may use Off-Map movement<ref name="H:RWp183"/>
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: Periphery]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: Periphery]]''
* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]''
 
 
* ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''

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