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The '''3rd Chesterton Voltigeurs''' was formed around [[2890]] along with their two companion [[regiment]]s from old soldiers of various Chesterton worlds then under the control of the [[Federated Suns]]. <ref name="citation83">''House Liao The Capellan Confederation'', p. 83, "History"</ref> Unlike their two sister units the 3rd Voltigeurs had a distinguished service record until they were defeated on [[Tikonov]] during [[Fourth Succession War#Operations Riposte and Operation Ambush|Operation Riposte]].<ref name="citation30"> ''NAIS 4th Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 30, "Other Actions on Tikonov"</ref>
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The '''Third Chesterton Voltigeurs''' was formed around [[2890]] along with their two companion [[regiment]]s from old soldiers of various Chesterton worlds then under the control of the [[Federated Suns]]. <ref name="HL(TCC)p84">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 84, "3rd Chesterton Voltigeurs"</ref> Unlike their two sister units the Third Voltigeurs had a distinguished service record until they were defeated on [[Tikonov]] during [[Fourth Succession War#Operations Riposte and Operation Ambush|Operation Riposte]].<ref name="NAISv1p30">''NAIS 4th Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 30, "Other Actions on Tikonov"</ref>
  
==History==
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== History ==
 
=== Second Succession War ===
 
=== Second Succession War ===
In [[2832]] and [[2833]] the unit defended Tikonov against the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] and handed successive defeats to the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#Deneb Light Cavalry|Deneb Light Cavalry]] despite supply problems.<ref name="citation83"/>
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In [[2832]] and [[2833]] the unit defended Tikonov against the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] and handed successive defeats to the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#Deneb Light Cavalry|Deneb Light Cavalry]] despite supply problems.<ref name="HL(TCC)p84"/>
  
 
=== Third Succession War ===
 
=== Third Succession War ===
In [[2987]] the Voltigeurs lost their entire command staff defending Tikonov from [[House Davion|Davion]] attack. The unit remained on Tikonov for the duration of the conflict and saw no action.<ref name="citation83"/>
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In [[2987]] the Voltigeurs lost their entire command staff defending Tikonov from [[House Davion|Davion]] attack. The unit remained on Tikonov for the duration of the conflict and saw no action.<ref name="HL(TCC)p84"/>
  
 
=== Fourth Succession War ===
 
=== Fourth Succession War ===
 
==== Defense of Tikonov ====
 
==== Defense of Tikonov ====
During the Second Wave on the Capellan Front the 3rd Chesterton defended the city of Tselinagra on Tikonov against the [[5th Crucis Lancers]] but failed to hold despite numerical superiority. <ref name="citation30"/>
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During the Second Wave on the Capellan Front the 3rd Chesterton defended the city of Tselinagra on Tikonov against the [[Fifth Crucis Lancers]] but failed to hold despite numerical superiority. <ref name="NAISv1p30"/>
  
 
==== Attack of New Aragon ====
 
==== Attack of New Aragon ====
The 3rd Voltigeurs landed on [[New Aragon]] during Operation Riposte with the objective of taking a supply depot at Grahamsville. The city was secured by a newly constructed defense wall, a river swollen by summer melt off, and the [[New Avalon Crucis March Militia]]. The Capellan force lost units to the surging river as they forded it but fought well until their commanding officer was badly wounded. The green militia forces in outdated equipment then routed the Voltigeurs at the wall and captured them after a short pursuit. <ref name="citation83"/>
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The Third Voltigeurs landed on [[New Aragon]] during Operation Riposte with the objective of taking a supply depot at Grahamsville. The city was secured by a newly constructed defense wall, a river swollen by summer melt off, and the [[New Avalon Crucis March Militia]]. The Capellan force lost units to the surging river as they forded it but fought well until their commanding officer was badly wounded. The green militia forces in outdated equipment then routed the Voltigeurs at the wall and captured them after a short pursuit. <ref name="HL(TCC)p84"/>
  
==Officers==
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== Officers ==
As of [[3025]] the commanding officer was ''[[Colonel]]'' Maxwell Smyth Leng.<ref name="citation83"/>
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As of [[3025]] the commanding officer was [[Colonel]] [[Maxwell Smyth Leng]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p84"/>
  
 
== Tactics ==
 
== Tactics ==
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==Composition History==
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== Composition History ==
===3025===
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=== 3025 ===
'''3rd Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (3 [[Battalion]]s)(Regular/Reliable)<ref name="citation83"/>
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'''Third Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (3 [[Battalion]]s)(Regular/Reliable)<ref name="HL(TCC)p84"/>  
:* CO: ''Colonel'' Maxwell Smyth Leng
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* CO: Colonel Maxwell Smyth Leng
* 1st Battalion – CO: ''[[Major]]'' Tristam Bree
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:* 1st Battalion – CO: [[Major]] Tristam Bree
* 2nd Battalion – CO: ''Major'' Vincent McCormack
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:* 2nd Battalion – CO: Major Vincent McCormack
* 3rd Battalion – CO: ''Major'' Judy Chin
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:* 3rd Battalion – CO: Major Judy Chin
  
==Unit Emblem==
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== Unit Emblem ==
A leopard grappling with an eagle on a red field.<ref name="citation83"/>
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A leopard grappling with an eagle on a red field.<ref name="HL(TCC)p84"/>
  
==Notes==
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== Notes ==
The 2nd Voltigeurs was primarily a [[‘Mech]] unit consisting of mostly ''[[Commando]]'' and ''[[Vindicator]]'' BattleMechs. <ref name="citation83"/>
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The Third Voltigeurs was primarily a [['Mech]] unit consisting of mostly ''[[Commando]]'' and ''[[Vindicator]]'' BattleMechs.<ref name="HL(TCC)p84"/>
  
==References==
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== References ==
 
<references />
 
<references />
  
==Bibliography==
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== Bibliography ==
*''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
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* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
  
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Chesterton Voltigeurs, 3rd]]
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Chesterton Voltigeurs, 3rd]]

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The Third Chesterton Voltigeurs was formed around 2890 along with their two companion regiments from old soldiers of various Chesterton worlds then under the control of the Federated Suns. [1] Unlike their two sister units the Third Voltigeurs had a distinguished service record until they were defeated on Tikonov during Operation Riposte.[2]

History

Second Succession War

In 2832 and 2833 the unit defended Tikonov against the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns and handed successive defeats to the Deneb Light Cavalry despite supply problems.[1]

Third Succession War

In 2987 the Voltigeurs lost their entire command staff defending Tikonov from Davion attack. The unit remained on Tikonov for the duration of the conflict and saw no action.[1]

Fourth Succession War

Defense of Tikonov

During the Second Wave on the Capellan Front the 3rd Chesterton defended the city of Tselinagra on Tikonov against the Fifth Crucis Lancers but failed to hold despite numerical superiority. [2]

Attack of New Aragon

The Third Voltigeurs landed on New Aragon during Operation Riposte with the objective of taking a supply depot at Grahamsville. The city was secured by a newly constructed defense wall, a river swollen by summer melt off, and the New Avalon Crucis March Militia. The Capellan force lost units to the surging river as they forded it but fought well until their commanding officer was badly wounded. The green militia forces in outdated equipment then routed the Voltigeurs at the wall and captured them after a short pursuit. [1]

Officers

As of 3025 the commanding officer was Colonel Maxwell Smyth Leng.[1]

Tactics


Composition History

3025

Third Chesterton Voltigeurs (3 Battalions)(Regular/Reliable)[1]

  • CO: Colonel Maxwell Smyth Leng
  • 1st Battalion – CO: Major Tristam Bree
  • 2nd Battalion – CO: Major Vincent McCormack
  • 3rd Battalion – CO: Major Judy Chin

Unit Emblem

A leopard grappling with an eagle on a red field.[1]

Notes

The Third Voltigeurs was primarily a 'Mech unit consisting of mostly Commando and Vindicator BattleMechs.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 84, "3rd Chesterton Voltigeurs"
  2. 2.0 2.1 NAIS 4th Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 30, "Other Actions on Tikonov"

Bibliography