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| image         = [[File:3rdfreeworldsguards.jpg|120px]]
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| image   = [[File:3rdfreeworldsguards.jpg|120px]]
| Designation    = Third Free Worlds Guards
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| nickname = The League's Blade<ref name=FMFWL46/> ([[3059]])<br />The Reforged Blade<ref name="FM:3145p102">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 102</ref>([[3145]])
| formed        = 2272
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| parent formation = [[Free Worlds Guards]]  
| Disbanded      =
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| formed  = 2272
| Previous Designation =
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| year    = 3145
| Nickname      = The League's Blade<ref name=FMFWL46/> ([[3059]])<br />The Reforged Blade<ref name="FM:3145p102">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 102</ref>([[3145]])  
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| unitname = Third Free Worlds Guards
| Affiliation    = Free Worlds League
 
| Parent Command = [[Free Worlds Guards]]
 
| Sub-Command    =  
 
 
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During the [[Andurien Secession]], the Guards remained on [[Zion]] until [[3035]] when they were relocated to [[Piriapolis]]. <ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'' p. 86</ref> In [[3039]], they attacked the [[Federated Commonwealth]] world of [[Hsien]], looking to take advantage of the Commonwealth's [[War of 3039|war]] with the [[Draconis Combine]]. They arrived in July and arrested the ruling Baron. The Baron later died of a heart attack, and the citizens of Hsien thought the Guards had murdered him. This led to a guerrilla movement which resulted in the Guards being harassed day and night. When they learned that [[Wolf's Dragoons]] had been contracted to reclaim the world, the Guards returned to their garrison on [[Irian]] by early August.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 120</ref>
 
During the [[Andurien Secession]], the Guards remained on [[Zion]] until [[3035]] when they were relocated to [[Piriapolis]]. <ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'' p. 86</ref> In [[3039]], they attacked the [[Federated Commonwealth]] world of [[Hsien]], looking to take advantage of the Commonwealth's [[War of 3039|war]] with the [[Draconis Combine]]. They arrived in July and arrested the ruling Baron. The Baron later died of a heart attack, and the citizens of Hsien thought the Guards had murdered him. This led to a guerrilla movement which resulted in the Guards being harassed day and night. When they learned that [[Wolf's Dragoons]] had been contracted to reclaim the world, the Guards returned to their garrison on [[Irian]] by early August.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 120</ref>
  
The Guards ultimately took part in the [[Battle of Andurien (3039)|final battle]] on [[Andurien]], where they saw heavy fighting against the [[6th Defenders of Andurien]], among others. Despite all of this, they pulled through the conflict with moderate losses. <ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'' pp. 81-82</ref>
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The Guards ultimately took part in the final battle on [[Andurien]], where they saw heavy fighting against the [[6th Defenders of Andurien]], among others. Despite all of this, they pulled through the conflict with moderate losses. <ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'' pp. 81-82</ref>
  
 
===Clan Invasion===
 
===Clan Invasion===
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===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
 
The [[LCCC]] ordered the Third Guards off of [[Zion]] to reinforce the [[Marik Commonwealth]] in [[3068]].<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 78</ref> In [[3070]] the Third Guards announced that they would be serving as part of the [[Word of Blake]]'s army. Their first assignment was to garrison the world of Zion.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 88</ref> In addition, several units of the Third Guards transferred in to the [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|Word of Blake's Third Division]] to make up combat losses.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 97</ref>
 
The [[LCCC]] ordered the Third Guards off of [[Zion]] to reinforce the [[Marik Commonwealth]] in [[3068]].<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 78</ref> In [[3070]] the Third Guards announced that they would be serving as part of the [[Word of Blake]]'s army. Their first assignment was to garrison the world of Zion.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 88</ref> In addition, several units of the Third Guards transferred in to the [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|Word of Blake's Third Division]] to make up combat losses.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 97</ref>
After fighting the [[6th Benjamin Regulars]] and the [[1st Federated Suns Lancers]] for the [[Word of Blake]] on [[Wing]],<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 65</ref> in [[3077]], the Third Guards landed on [[Regulus]] on the 15th of July to pledge their service to the Principality.<ref name="JHS:Tp47+">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 47-48, "Third Guards Defect"</ref><ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57, "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The arrival of the 3rd Guards was a matter of some concern for the Principality; as summarized by [[General]] [[Thomas Orfelt]], it was entirely conceivable that the apparent defection of the 3rd Guards was a Blakist conspiracy to establish an operational unit with the Principality, but it was also true that the Principality couldn't turn its collective back on fellow Free Worlds League countrymen if the 3rd Guards were genuine in their motivations.<ref name="JHS:Tp47+"/>
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After fighting the [[6th Benjamin Regulars]] and the [[1st Federated Suns Lancers]] for the [[Word of Blake]] on [[Wing]],<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 65</ref> in [[3077]], the Third Guards landed on [[Regulus]] on the 15th of July to pledge their service to the Principality.<ref name="JHS:Tp47+">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 47-48, "Third Guards Defect"</ref><ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57, "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The arrival of the 3rd Guards was a matter of some concern for the Principality; as summarized by [[General]] [[Thomas Orfelt]], it was entirely conceivable that the apparent defection of the 3rd Guards was a Blakist conspiracy to establish an operational unit with the Principality, but it was also true that the Principality couldn't turn it's collective back on fellow Free Worlds League countrymen if the 3rd Guards were genuine in their motivations.<ref name="JHS:Tp47+"/>
  
 
After their pledge of loyalty to Regulus, they became members of the [[Regulan Hussars]]. It is unclear if they remained together as a unit or were broken up and assigned to different Hussars commands, however.<ref name=frfwl9>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 9</ref>
 
After their pledge of loyalty to Regulus, they became members of the [[Regulan Hussars]]. It is unclear if they remained together as a unit or were broken up and assigned to different Hussars commands, however.<ref name=frfwl9>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 9</ref>
  
 
===Dark Age===
 
===Dark Age===
After the re-formation of the Free Worlds League, the various remnant forces of the [[Army of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] were combined into one unit as the new Third Free Worlds Guards. The new unit raided [[Aitutaki]] in [[3140]], shattering the [[16th Regulan Hussars]] unit and taking the world for the new League. The Third then defended against a retaliatory strike from the [[4th Regulan Hussars]], forcing the Hussars to withdraw.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 102</ref> As of [[3145]] they were still the garrison for Aitutaki.<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>
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After the reformation of the Free Worlds League, the various remnant forces of the [[Army of the Marik-Stweart Commonwealth]] were combined into one unit as the new Third Free Worlds Guards. The new unit raided [[Aitutaki]] in [[3140]], shattering the [[16th Regulan Hussars]] unit and taking the world for the new League. The Third then defended against a retaliatory strike from the [[4th Regulan Hussars]], forcing the Hussars to withdraw.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 102</ref> As of 3145 they were still the garrison for Aitutaki.<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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| Colonel||[[Ricardo Catere-Jones]]||[[3067]]<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 159</ref>
 
| Colonel||[[Ricardo Catere-Jones]]||[[3067]]<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 159</ref>
 
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| Colonel||[[Natalia Hensley]]||[[3145]]-[[3152]]<ref name="FM:3145p115">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 115, "Free Worlds League Military"</ref><ref name=EAp76>''Empire Alone'', p. 76</ref>
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| Colonel||[[Natalia Hensley]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p115">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 115, "Free Worlds League Military"</ref>
 
 
 
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:- At this point in time the Third Guard was stationed on [[Stettin]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp11"/>
 
:- At this point in time the Third Guard was stationed on [[Stettin]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp11"/>
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
'''Third Free Worlds Guards ''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name= FSSp138 >''First Succession War'', p. 138</ref>
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'''Third Free Worlds Guards ''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name= FSSp138 >’’ First Succession War’’, p. 138</ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Stettin]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 87 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Stettin]]. <ref name= FSSp138/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Stettin]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 87 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Stettin]]. <ref name= FSSp138/>
  
 
=== 2830 ===
 
=== 2830 ===
'''Third Free Worlds Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp98>''Second Succession War'', p. 98 </ref>
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'''Third Free Worlds Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp98>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 98 </ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Stettin]] with an operational readiness of 140 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Stettin]] with an operational readiness of 140 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
 
=== 2864 ===
 
=== 2864 ===
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===3040===
 
===3040===
 
'''Third Free Worlds Guards''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name = HWo3039p140/>
 
'''Third Free Worlds Guards''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name = HWo3039p140/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Irian]].<ref name = HWo3039p140>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Irian]]. <ref name = HWo3039p140>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140 </ref>
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
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* CO/1st Battalion: [[Colonel]] Duane Hanson
 
* CO/1st Battalion: [[Colonel]] Duane Hanson
 
** XO: [[Force Commander]] Ricardo Catere-Jones
 
** XO: [[Force Commander]] Ricardo Catere-Jones
* 2nd Battalion: Force Commander [[Leigh Mallet]]
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* 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Leigh Mallet
* 3rd Battalion: Force Commander [[Don Cardy]]
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* 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Don Cardy
- The 3rd is a understrength regiment
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- The 3rd is a understrenght regiment
  
 
'''Third Guards Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL46/>
 
'''Third Guards Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL46/>
* Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] [[Lorna Lawrence]]
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* Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] Lorna Lawrence
  
 
'''23rd Atreus Heavy Armor Regiment''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL46/>
 
'''23rd Atreus Heavy Armor Regiment''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL46/>
* Armor Commander: Force Commander [[Jared Klima]]
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* Armor Commander: Force Commander Jared Klima
  
 
'''92nd Oriente Infantry Regiment''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL46/>
 
'''92nd Oriente Infantry Regiment''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFWL46/>
* Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel [[Willhelm Wussler]]
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* Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Willhelm Wussler
  
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
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'''Third Guards Aerospace Wing''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
 
'''Third Guards Aerospace Wing''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
* CO: Commander [[Jefferey Mooney]]
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* CO: Commander Jefferey Mooney
  
 
'''39th Heavy Tank Regiment''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
 
'''39th Heavy Tank Regiment''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
* CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Jeremiah Rhodes]]
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* CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Jeremiah Rhodes
  
 
'''29th Aitukaian Infantry Regiment''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
 
'''29th Aitukaian Infantry Regiment''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel [[Anastasia Chavez]]
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* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Anastasia Chavez
  
 
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