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In [[2764]], the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers were assigned, as a part of the [[81st Mechanized Infantry Division]], [[LVIII Corps (Star League)|LVIII Corps]], [[7th Army (Star League)|Seventh Army]], to District 3 within the [[Capellan Confederation Military Region]], transferred to an undisclosed district within the [[Periphery]] by [[2765]], where it suffered heavy losses. The 81st was disbanded by [[2766]]. While it is unknown as to what happened to the 4th in the interim, by [[2784]] they had been absorbed by the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]].<ref name=SL154>''The Star League'', p. 154, "Seventh Army"</ref>
 
In [[2764]], the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers were assigned, as a part of the [[81st Mechanized Infantry Division]], [[LVIII Corps (Star League)|LVIII Corps]], [[7th Army (Star League)|Seventh Army]], to District 3 within the [[Capellan Confederation Military Region]], transferred to an undisclosed district within the [[Periphery]] by [[2765]], where it suffered heavy losses. The 81st was disbanded by [[2766]]. While it is unknown as to what happened to the 4th in the interim, by [[2784]] they had been absorbed by the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]].<ref name=SL154>''The Star League'', p. 154, "Seventh Army"</ref>
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At shortly before General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] and would leave the Inner Sphere with most of the SLDF, the Rangers would enter service of the Capellan Confederation. They would shortly after be flung into the thick of combat for the House Liao. They would be noted for actions in House Marik and Davion space up to the late [[29th Century]].
 
At shortly before General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] and would leave the Inner Sphere with most of the SLDF, the Rangers would enter service of the Capellan Confederation. They would shortly after be flung into the thick of combat for the House Liao. They would be noted for actions in House Marik and Davion space up to the late [[29th Century]].
  

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Formerly a top-rated mercenary command with roots in the original Star League Defense Force's 81st Mechanized Infantry Division, the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers accepted permanent Capellan sponsorship and became the first unit in the Citizens' Honored Division. The homeworld of the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers is Krin.

History

Formation

Star League Era

In 2764, the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers were assigned, as a part of the 81st Mechanized Infantry Division, LVIII Corps, Seventh Army, to District 3 within the Capellan Confederation Military Region, transferred to an undisclosed district within the Periphery by 2765, where it suffered heavy losses. The 81st was disbanded by 2766. While it is unknown as to what happened to the 4th in the interim, by 2784 they had been absorbed by the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces.[1]

The Early Succession Wars

At shortly before General Aleksandr Kerensky and would leave the Inner Sphere with most of the SLDF, the Rangers would enter service of the Capellan Confederation. They would shortly after be flung into the thick of combat for the House Liao. They would be noted for actions in House Marik and Davion space up to the late 29th Century.

They would take part of House Liao's attack on the world of Emerson beginning of the Second Succession War. The Rangers would lose half of its strength and lose considerable among of its BattleMechs. After the devastation; mercenaries would reorganize itself into a single BattleMech Battalion, under the command of Major Hamilton Branderberg. From that time on command would become a hereditary command, which would always have a member of the Branderbergs family as its commanding officer. They would eventually expand the unit to a two battalion strong force.

In the 2830s, the Rangers would be assigned as part of a Liao Task Force which would be assigned to defend the Tikonov Commonality against attacks by House Davion. During this action the Rangers would reap the award of capturing large quantify of Davion Marauders from actions with the Federation Suns. This class of BattleMech would appeal to commanding officer of the regiment, continue to acquire more of them as time would past.

When the Third Succession War opened, the mercenaries would be repositioned on the Liao-Marik border. There they would be used as a quick-reaction force, to stop potential Free Worlds League raiding forces attempting hit Liao worlds. One of their notable actions was in the defense of Les Halles in 2952.

Near the end of the 30th Century, the mercenaries would return to Davion border in the Tikonov Commonality. Among their more notable actions, was countering Federation Suns troops attacking the world of Rio in 2980.[2]

4th Succession War

The units 1st battalion took heavy casualties in the failed defense of Tikonov and retreated to Highspire.[3] Later it raided Axton as the only successful raid of Operation Riposte and gathered informations about another NAIS research facility on Bethel, they also took a heavy toll on the 1st NAIS Cadet Cadre.[4]

In April 3029 the 1st, together with the 2nd battalion, had not seen any fighting until now, were used in Operation Intruders Communion as a distraction force landing on Bethel on the 9th of April.[5] Though the unit took heavy losses, from the Davion Light Guards' reinforced delta company, the unit successfully distracted the defending forces to allow the Maskirovka agents to raid their target and withdraw. The unit returned to Sian with the agents.

Shortly afterwards the 1st battalion was driven off Remshield after failing to successfully defend the planet.

On September 7th, 3029, the 2nd battalion was dispatched with the Death Commandos to raid the Davion world of Kathil. The unit was assigned to attack the Median Power Company.[6] The Rangers faced elements of the newly formed 1st Kathil Uhlans. In a desperate battle the unit was ultimately defeated by the Uhlans. The unit's own DropShips surrendered as well and in exchanged for their repatriation to Tikonov they gave service to Morgan Hasek-Davion in his raid on Sian.[7]

Andurien/Canopus Invasion

War of 3039

Operation Guerrero

Operation Bulldog

Xin Sheng Campaign

After the ejection of Isis Marik, Free Worlds League the border became the main hotspot for the Confederation. The 4th was assigned to the region to shield Sian from incoming League raids. In 3060 a border skirmish occurred; the 4th was then deployed from their base on Krin. They spread themselves to multiple planets, making it appear to the enemy that they were garrisoning three different worlds. Which kept the League from seeing any tempting targets to raid. Mikhail Zul-Lee earned the Grand Cordon of Merit for his strategic plans in guiding the Rangers while they were spread-out on multiple worlds.

Jihad


Officers

As of 3025, the Commanding Officer was Colonel Altman Branderberg[8]

As of 3050, the Commanding Officer was Colonel Jacoby Jax[9]

As of 3063, the Commanding Officer was Sang-shao Shelly Jax.


Tactics


Composition History

3025

  • 4th Tau Ceti Rangers (2 BattleMech Battalions)
    • 1st Battalion CO: Major Willemina Sum
    • 2nd Battalion CO: Major Jacoby Jax

3050

'Mech

  • 4th Tau Ceti Rangers (1 Battalion)

3063

'Mech

Aerospace


Armor

3067

Gallery

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Notes

  • Originally, it seems there was at least one other Tau Ceti Rangers regiment in the CCAF, the 1st Tau Ceti Rangers. That unit was dissolved in 3007. Many of its former soldiers when on to form the Waco Rangers Mercenary company. [10] It is unclear whether there were ever any other Tau Ceti Rangers regiments.

References

  1. ↑ The Star League, p. 154, "Seventh Army"
  2. ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 98
  3. ↑ Warrior: Riposte, p. 273, "Planning for Operation Riposte"
  4. ↑ Warrior: Riposte, p. 298: The Chancellor refutes Michael Hasek-Davion's claim that Justin was lying and working for Hanse Davion. The 4th Tau Ceti Rangers' successful actions prove this, however, since it was his orders to the Rangers.
  5. ↑ Warrior: Coupé, p. 86: A counter-intelligence division agent informs Captain Andrew Redburn that 4th Tau Ceti Rangers lost heavy 'Mechs to the main body of his Delta company of the Davion Light Guards.
  6. ↑ Warrior: Coupé, p. 239: Morgan Hasek-Davion reports that 4th Tau Ceti Rangers appear to be bringing a battalion to destroy Median Power station.
  7. ↑ Warrior: Coupé, p. 249: 4th Tau Ceti Rangers survivors surrender; their Union class DropShip's crew brokers a deal to be free, if they participate in Morgan's Sian raid".
  8. ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 58, "4th Tau Ceti Rangers" profile
  9. ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 63: mercenary listing in Capellan Confederation
  10. ↑ Mercenary's Handbook page 84


Bibliography

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