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| − | | | + | | Designation = Fourth Drakøns Regiment |
| − | | | + | | Formed = Late [[3030]]s |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = [[3060]] (disbanded) |
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| + | | Affiliation = [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Drakøns]] | ||
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| − | + | One of the veteran units of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]'s [[KungsArmé]], the '''Fourth Drakøns''' faced some of the most brutal fighting against the [[Clans]] on both [[Radstadt]] and [[Huntress]]. | |
| − | One of the veteran units of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]'s [[KungsArmé]], the '''Fourth Drakøns''' faced some of the most brutal fighting against the [[Clans]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Of the various unit types in the | + | Of the various unit types in the Free Rasalhague Republic's KungsArmé, the [[Drakøns]] was designated as a heavy [['Mech]] [[regiments]].<ref name=20YU1>''20 Year Update'', p. 48</ref> The Fourth was formed as part of the expansion following the [[Ronin War]].<ref name=BW>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 143</ref> |
| − | As of [[3049]], the regular ranked Fourth were stationed on | + | As of [[3049]], the regular ranked Fourth were stationed on Radstadt, capital of the [[Radstadt Province]].<ref name=20YU2>''20 Year Update'', p. 51</ref> During the [[Clan Invasion]] the Fourth were the planet's main defenders during [[Clan Wolf]]'s assault on the world. ''Överste'' Sleipness chose to take the offensive by throwing forward most of his [[aerospace fighter]]s to interfere with the Clan's drop while his 'Mechs scattered into smaller units to harass the invader's [[OmniMech]]s in the rough terrain around the planet's capital. |
| − | The Wolves' [[Red Keshik (Clan Wolf)|Red Keshik]], [[11th Wolf Guards (Clan Wolf)| | + | The Wolves' [[Red Keshik (Clan Wolf)|Red Keshik]], [[11th Wolf Guards (Clan Wolf)|Eleventh Wolf Guards]] and [[37th Striker (Clan Wolf)|Thirty-seventh Striker Cluster]] made slow headway against the Fourth at first, until [[Elemental]]s were able to sneak behind the Drakøn lines and disrupt the defenders' efforts with rear-guard assaults and eliminating mobile HQs. With the Fourth's defensive positions compromised, the Drakøns were effectively obliterated in a holocaust far too similar to the destruction of [[Rasalhague]].<ref name=WC>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 38–39</ref> |
| − | After the [[Battle of Tukayyid]], the survivors of the rebuilt Fourth was assigned to garrison [[Ueda]], the reconstructed unit reaching [[Battalion]] size by [[3054]] at the latest. <ref name=OR>''Objective Raids'', p. 43</ref> | + | After the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], the survivors of the rebuilt Fourth was assigned to garrison [[Ueda]], the reconstructed unit reaching [[Battalion]] size by [[3054]] at the latest.<ref name=OR>''Objective Raids'', p. 43</ref> |
===Task Force Serpent=== | ===Task Force Serpent=== | ||
| − | The Fourth was the Republic's contribution to [[Task Force Serpent]], the reborn [[Star League]]'s assault on the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of | + | The Fourth was the Republic's contribution to [[Task Force Serpent]], the reborn [[Star League]]'s assault on the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of Huntress, the veteran unit eager for revenge for the invasion, uncaring about which Clan they exacted it on.<ref name=TOTC1>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref><ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 112–113</ref> |
| − | During the initial assault on Huntress, the Drakøns were assigned to take a [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] training base on the continent of Abysmal with elements of the [[2nd St. Ives Lancers]], both units eliminating the scant resistance at the almost deserted base with minimal losses. <ref name=TOTC2>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 11</ref> | + | During the initial assault on Huntress, the Drakøns were assigned to take a [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] training base on the continent of Abysmal with elements of the [[2nd St. Ives Lancers]], both units eliminating the scant resistance at the almost deserted base with minimal losses.<ref name=TOTC2>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 11</ref> |
| − | In preparation for the Smoke | + | In preparation for the Smoke Jaguars' counter-invasion, along with the [[Kingston's Legionnaires]] and [[Eleventh Lyran Guards]], the remains of the Legionnaires were transferred to the Lunar Range on the continent of Abysmal to act reinforcement for the larger northern and southern armies. With losses mounting, the Fourth were assigned to bolster General Winston's northern army facing brutal combat in the Jaguar Fang Mountains until the arrival of [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]'s relief force.<ref name=TOTC4>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 13</ref> |
| − | While contributing to the successful resolution of Serpent, the Fourth Drakøns were again shattered as an effective combat command, and with the survivors return to Inner Sphere the KungsArmé chose to disband the unit. <ref name=FMCS>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 63</ref> | + | While contributing to the successful resolution of Serpent, the Fourth Drakøns were again shattered as an effective combat command, and with the survivors return to Inner Sphere the KungsArmé chose to disband the unit.<ref name=FMCS>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 63</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 4th Drakøns''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 4th Drakøns''' | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | ''[[Överste]]''||[[Carl Sleipness]]||[[3049]] - [[3060]]<ref name=20YU2/><ref name=FMCS/> |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | Unknown. | |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
'''4th Drakøns''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]) | '''4th Drakøns''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]) | ||
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: ''Överste'' Carl Sleipness |
| − | + | - The unit was stationed on [[Radstadt]] and considered Regulars in skill with a reliable loyalty rating.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 51: Unit status as of 3050</ref> | |
| − | - | ||
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
'''4th Drakøns''' (BattleMech [[Battalion]]) | '''4th Drakøns''' (BattleMech [[Battalion]]) | ||
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: ''Överste'' Carl Sleipness |
| − | + | - The 4th Drakøns were stationed on [[Ueda]] and considered Veterans with a reliable loyalty rating.<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 44: Unit listing as of 3054</ref> | |
| − | - | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | Like all other KungsArmé regiments save the [[1st Tyr]], the Fourth used the KungsArmé light blue, highlighted by grays and reds when on parade, adopting appropriate camouflage as required. <ref name=FMCS1>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 67</ref> | + | Like all other KungsArmé regiments save the [[1st Tyr]], the Fourth used the KungsArmé light blue, highlighted by grays and reds when on parade, adopting appropriate camouflage as required.<ref name=FMCS1>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 67</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[20 | + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' |
| − | *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | + | * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' |
| − | *''[[The Hunters]]'' | + | * ''[[The Hunters]]'' |
| − | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
| − | *''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' |
| − | *''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | + | * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' |
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[[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic Commands|Drakøns, 4th]] | [[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic Commands|Drakøns, 4th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:22, 23 February 2024
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| Fourth Drakøns Regiment | |
| Formed | Late 3030s |
| Disbanded | 3060 (disbanded) |
| Affiliation | Free Rasalhague Republic |
| Parent Command | Drakøns |
One of the veteran units of the Free Rasalhague Republic's KungsArmé, the Fourth Drakøns faced some of the most brutal fighting against the Clans on both Radstadt and Huntress.
Contents
History[edit]
Of the various unit types in the Free Rasalhague Republic's KungsArmé, the Drakøns was designated as a heavy 'Mech regiments.[1] The Fourth was formed as part of the expansion following the Ronin War.[2]
As of 3049, the regular ranked Fourth were stationed on Radstadt, capital of the Radstadt Province.[3] During the Clan Invasion the Fourth were the planet's main defenders during Clan Wolf's assault on the world. Överste Sleipness chose to take the offensive by throwing forward most of his aerospace fighters to interfere with the Clan's drop while his 'Mechs scattered into smaller units to harass the invader's OmniMechs in the rough terrain around the planet's capital.
The Wolves' Red Keshik, Eleventh Wolf Guards and Thirty-seventh Striker Cluster made slow headway against the Fourth at first, until Elementals were able to sneak behind the Drakøn lines and disrupt the defenders' efforts with rear-guard assaults and eliminating mobile HQs. With the Fourth's defensive positions compromised, the Drakøns were effectively obliterated in a holocaust far too similar to the destruction of Rasalhague.[4]
After the Battle of Tukayyid, the survivors of the rebuilt Fourth was assigned to garrison Ueda, the reconstructed unit reaching Battalion size by 3054 at the latest.[5]
Task Force Serpent[edit]
The Fourth was the Republic's contribution to Task Force Serpent, the reborn Star League's assault on the Clan Smoke Jaguar homeworld of Huntress, the veteran unit eager for revenge for the invasion, uncaring about which Clan they exacted it on.[6][7]
During the initial assault on Huntress, the Drakøns were assigned to take a Clan Smoke Jaguar training base on the continent of Abysmal with elements of the 2nd St. Ives Lancers, both units eliminating the scant resistance at the almost deserted base with minimal losses.[8]
In preparation for the Smoke Jaguars' counter-invasion, along with the Kingston's Legionnaires and Eleventh Lyran Guards, the remains of the Legionnaires were transferred to the Lunar Range on the continent of Abysmal to act reinforcement for the larger northern and southern armies. With losses mounting, the Fourth were assigned to bolster General Winston's northern army facing brutal combat in the Jaguar Fang Mountains until the arrival of Victor Steiner-Davion's relief force.[9]
While contributing to the successful resolution of Serpent, the Fourth Drakøns were again shattered as an effective combat command, and with the survivors return to Inner Sphere the KungsArmé chose to disband the unit.[10]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 4th Drakøns | |||
| Överste | Carl Sleipness | 3049 - 3060[3][10] | |
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
3050[edit]
4th Drakøns (BattleMech Regiment)
- CO: Överste Carl Sleipness
- The unit was stationed on Radstadt and considered Regulars in skill with a reliable loyalty rating.[11]
3054[edit]
4th Drakøns (BattleMech Battalion)
- CO: Överste Carl Sleipness
- The 4th Drakøns were stationed on Ueda and considered Veterans with a reliable loyalty rating.[12]
Notes[edit]
Like all other KungsArmé regiments save the 1st Tyr, the Fourth used the KungsArmé light blue, highlighted by grays and reds when on parade, adopting appropriate camouflage as required.[13]
References[edit]
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 48
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 143
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 20 Year Update, p. 51
- ↑ Wolf Clan Sourcebook, pp. 38–39
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 43
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 9
- ↑ The Hunters, pp. 112–113
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 11
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 13
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Field Manual: ComStar, p. 63
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 51: Unit status as of 3050
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 44: Unit listing as of 3054
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 67