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| − | The | + | The unit received its nickname when having to recruit socialist workers when defending [[Odessa]] from [[Draconis Combine|Kuritans]] in [[2846]].<ref name=FMLA65>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 65, "4th Donegal Guards Unit Profile"</ref> |
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| + | During the chaos of [[Anton Marik's Revolt]] the Fourth Doengal took advantage of the situation. They attacked [[Nestor]] and the [[5th Orloff Grenadiers]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 24</ref> | ||
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The unit was involved in an attacks on [[Harvest]], [[Kirchbach]] and [[Liezen]] in the [[Fourth Succession War]]. | The unit was involved in an attacks on [[Harvest]], [[Kirchbach]] and [[Liezen]] in the [[Fourth Succession War]]. | ||
After the war the unit raided the [[Capellan Confederation]] worlds of [[Homestead]] and [[Holloway]] from [[Velhas]]. <ref name=FMLA65/> | After the war the unit raided the [[Capellan Confederation]] worlds of [[Homestead]] and [[Holloway]] from [[Velhas]]. <ref name=FMLA65/> | ||
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[[Category:Lyran Commands|Donegal Guards, 04th]] | [[Category:Lyran Commands|Donegal Guards, 04th]] | ||
Revision as of 12:37, 4 August 2011
Contents
History
The unit received its nickname when having to recruit socialist workers when defending Odessa from Kuritans in 2846.[1]
Anton Marik's Revolt
During the chaos of Anton Marik's Revolt the Fourth Doengal took advantage of the situation. They attacked Nestor and the 5th Orloff Grenadiers.[2]
Fourth Succession War
The unit was involved in an attacks on Harvest, Kirchbach and Liezen in the Fourth Succession War. After the war the unit raided the Capellan Confederation worlds of Homestead and Holloway from Velhas. [1]
FedCom Civil War
The fourth, like the rest of the Donegal Guards, fought for Katherine Steiner-Davion. It was involved in battles on Sirdar and Taygeta.[3]
The unit took part in the attack on New Syrtis in 3065/66 during the FedCom Civil War. They were defeated and were the only invading unit, that left the planet somehow intact.[citation needed]
The fourth surrendered to Duke Hasek on New Syrtis.[3]
As of 1st August 3067, the fourth was on New Syrtis and down to 10% strength.[4]
Officers
As of 3062, the Commanding Officer is Hauptmann-General Victor Amelio.[1]
As of 3067, the Commanding Officer is Hauptmann-General Victor Amelio.[4]
Tactics
The unit is skilled in planetary assault and to 'motivated' the defenders to put more troops to the front.[1]
Composition History
3062
4th Donegal Guards (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Hauptmann-General Victor Amelio
- Aide: Leftenant-General Estelle McCartney
4th Donegal Guards Aerospace Brigade (2 Wings)[1]
- CO: Leftenant General Lynton Tucker
- 7th Velhas Wing
- 229th Donegal Guards Wing
4th Donegal Guards Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Leftenant-General Raie Samuels
- Aide: Kommandant Geo Thasan
- 22nd Donegal Light Armor Regiment: Leftentant General Angus McSherry
- 74th Lyran Light Tank: Leftentant General Shaila Niehardt
- 9th Lyran Armored Cavalry Regiment: Leftenant General Svetlana Johns
4th Donegal Guards Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Leftenant-General Ivan Bersch
- Aide: Kommandant J. Peter Cochrane
- 129th Donegal Jump Regiment: Leftenant General Athousa George
- 434th Donegal Light Infantry Regiment: Leftenant General Constance Murray-Bruce
- 522nd Donegal Light Infantry Regiment: Leftenant General Cyril Webb
- 24th Donegal Mechanized Regiment: Leftenant General Hamilton Chima
- 31st Donegal Mechanized Regiment: Leftenant General: Koshori Laguna
3067
- 1 Mech-Regiment (mainly light and medium)
- 3 Tank Regiments
- 5 Infantry Regiments
- 2 Aerospace Wings