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| + | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Tau Ceti Rangers, 04th]] |
| − | Formerly a top-rated mercenary command with roots in the original [[Star League Defense Force|Star League Defense Force's]] 81st Mechanized Infantry Division, the '''4th Tau Ceti Rangers''' accepted permanent [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] sponsorship and became the first unit in the [[Citizens' Honored|Citizens' Honored Division]].
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| − | ==History==
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| − | ===Formation===
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| − | ====Star League Era====
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| − | In [[2764]] the Rangers were originally frontline SLDF military Division known as the [[81st Mechanized Infantry Division]]. They too were nicknamed the ''4th Tau Ceti Rangers'', served part of the Star League's [[LVIII Corps (Star League)|LVIII Corps]], [[7th Army (Star League)|Seventh Army]]. The Division's Corp was assigned to the District 3 within the [[Capellan Confederation Military Region]] until it was transferred to an undisclosed district within the [[Periphery]] by [[2765]]. The Division fought with other SLDF forces to put down the Periphery Uprising, however the Rangers had suffered heavy losses, SLDF chose to disband the 81st in [[2766]]. While it is unknown as to what happened to the survivors of the Rangers in the interim, by [[2784]] they had been opt enter into service with the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] as mercenaries. They had chosen to become mercenaries to keep the Division's traditions alive instead of being absorbed or dissolving.<ref name=SL154>''The Star League'', p. 154, "Seventh Army"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries (Original)'', p. 85 - Unit background shows why they became Mercenaries verses being absorbed a house unit.</ref> [[Chancellor]] [[Barbara Liao]] would purchase their services along with former SLDF troops turn mercenaries, the [[15th Dracon]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 45 - Tau Ceti Rangers' enter services are purchased by [[Chancellor]] Barbara Liao along with the 15th Dracon.</ref>
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| − | ===The Early Succession Wars===
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| − | At shortly before General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] would leave the Inner Sphere with most of the SLDF, newly minted mercenaries would take the unit's nickname and enter into the services of the Capellan Confederation. They would shortly after be flung into the thick of combat for the House Liao. Chancellor Barbara Liao would soon dispatch them along with the 15th Dracon to the guard the Marik border prior to the start of the [[First Succession War]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 45 - 4th Tau Ceti Rangers being stationed on the Marik border as guard dog unit against the Free Worlds League forces.</ref>
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| − | In [[2795]], new Chancellor [[Sandol Quinn]] was elected in office as regent to Barbara Liao's 12 year old [[Lisa Liao|granddaughter]]. Duke of Sirius would order new offensive against [[House Davion]], having the Rangers and [[McCormack's Fusiliers]] conduct series of Strikes into FedSun's space. These strikes late '95 to [[2796|'96]] would take the worlds of [[Caselton]], [[Farwell]] and [[Sonnia]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 47 Sandol Quinn Recoups - New non-Liao Chancellor launches new offensive with 4th Tau Ceti Rangers among the invading forces.</ref>
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| − | They would be noted over the years for their actions in House Marik and Davion space up to the late [[29th Century]].
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| − | 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 [[BattleMech]]s. 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.
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| − | 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 ''[[Marauder]]''s 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.
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| − | 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]].
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| − | 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]].<ref name=HL1>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 98</ref>
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| − | In [[3020]], elements of the regiment would team with fellow mercenaries, the [[Laurel's Legion]] in a raid resulted in the capture of a pair of ''[[Corsair]]'' Aerospace Fighters on Davion world of [[New Rhodes III]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 96 - Laurel's Legion - 4th Tau Ceti Rangers participate in object raid with Legion on New Rhodes III.</ref>
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| − | ===The Fourth Succession War===
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| − | The units of the 1st battalion took heavy casualties in the failed defense of [[Tikonov]] and retreated to [[Highspire]].<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 273, "Planning for Operation Riposte"</ref> Later the Rangers raided [[Axton]] as the only successful raid of [[Operation Riposte]]. The raid yielded information about an another NAIS research facility on [[Bethel]], while inflicting heavy damage against the [[1st NAIS Cadet Cadre]].<ref>''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.</ref>
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| − | In April [[3029]], the unit's 1st Battalion would finally link up with the 2nd battalion carry out their new mission from CCAF's High Command. The 2nd Battalion had had not seen any fighting until now, they were both deployed in [[Operation Intruders Communion]] as a distraction force during the landings on the Davion world of [[Bethel]] on the 9th of April.<ref>''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]].</ref> The Rangers were sent to attack city of Oakland, which is the home of Bethel's industrial center and factory for assembling fusion rectors. The Ranger's rouse managed to split numbers the oversized Light 'Mech command nearly by three quarters. Though the unit as whole took heavy losses from the [[Davion Light Guards|Davion Light Guards']] reinforced Delta company, the Rangers had successfully distracted the defending forces to allow the [[Maskirovka]] agents to raid the NIAS research facilities on planet and withdraw safely. The Rangers would returned to [[Sian]] with the agents, whom rendered surgical aid to the injured [[Justin Allard|Justin Xiang]].<ref>''NIAS 4th Succession War Military Atlas Vol. 2'', pp. 13-14 - 4th Tau Ceti Rangers brief info on their actions on Bethal.</ref>
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| − | Later that year, the 1st Battalion of the Rangers was assigned to defend [[Remshield]], with [[Hurloc's Hussars]], and the [[Remshield Home Guard|planet's militia]]. The Ranger's battalion was stationed outside of the city of Jewel Box, when the Davion Light Guard made its assault against the planet. The Rangers had detected that Davion Dropships had landed forces 20 kilometers outside of the defenses. The Battalion moved to engage the Guards there, when five DropShips containing BattleMechs landed in Jewel Box's spaceport well inside the defense perimeter. Rangers attempted to intercept the light BattleMechs from meeting up with its Armor and Infantry forces assets. The Rangers meet the Light Guards' Mechs on hilly area outside pair of irrigation spillways. Rangers' heavy BattleMechs initially faired well against the Davion's lighter designs. However, the mobility of the Guards overwhelmed them in time using the concrete spillways to outflank them. Rangers heavily damaged, was force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''NIAS 4th Succession War Military Atlas Vol. 2'', p. 39 - Remshield - 4th Tau Ceti's actions on Remshield, their loss.</ref>
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| − | On September 7th, [[3029]], the 2nd battalion was dispatched with the [[Death Commando|Death Commandos]] to raid the Davion world of [[Kathil]]. The unit's 2nd Battalion was assigned to attack the [[Median Power Company]].<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 239: Morgan Hasek-Davion reports that 4th Tau Ceti Rangers appear to be bringing a battalion to destroy Median Power station.</ref> The Rangers faced elements of the newly formed [[1st Kathil Uhlans]]'s Alpha Battalion. 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. The 1st Kathil Uhlans posed as the 2nd Battalion of the Rangers. The Chancellor and his heirs with large fanfair greeted the returning "Rangers" as heroes only to be attacked by Morgan Hasek-Davion and his forces instead.<ref>''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".</ref><ref>''NIAS 4th Succession War Military Atlas Vol. 2'', pp. 56-57 - Kathil - Tau Rangers actions on Kathil and Davion forces posing as Tau Rangers in their Raid of Sian.</ref>
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| − | ===Post Fourth Succession War Years===
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| − | The command remained in the employ of Confederation after the massive invasion had cut it half. In [[3042]], last of the Branderberg family who had been hereditary commanding the unit since the Second Succession War had died. Command would be transferred to the Jax family, starting with Shelly Jax. The Colonel Jax was viewed as a fine strategist and tactician with considerable amount of skill with dealing with politicians. The Rangers over course of decades after the Fourth Succession War, rebuilt Second Battalion of BattleMechs only activating it in [[3057]]. The Rangers slow building, was part the Ranger's effort to make newly restored battalion would be staffed and trained with veterans MechWarriors. Since its conception as a mercenary company, the Rangers had maintained their technicians had maintained their skills in maintaining Star League level technology.
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| − | In [[Operation Guerrero]] in 3057, the unit was station on [[Sian]] when it received orders to join the invasion of the [[FedCom|FedCom's]] [[Sarna March]]. First on its invasion course, the Rangers struck [[Campertown]] where they hit the [[12th Vegan Rangers|12th Vegan Rangers']] Alpha Regiment. After the Rangers were able to push the elite mercenaries off planet, they then moved on to [[Raballa]] and [[Lesalles]] help eliminate remaining resistance those worlds. During their actions, in the conflict, they would capture a ''[[Emperor]]'' class Assault 'Mech, present it to [[Chancellor]] [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] as a token of their appreciation for allowing them see combat once more.
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| − | During the reign of Chancellor [[Romano Liao]], the Rangers managed to bargain with House Liao leadership to be allotted large quantity of Star League tech upgrades kits for the unit for Ranger's expertise on the technology. Not commonly known, would be the fact the units employ few Star League era designs which had survived in service but without their advance technology. These 'Mechs, a ''[[Flashman]]'', and pair of ''[[Crockett|Crocketts]]'', would be refitted again its original advanced equipment when was allotted Star League refit kits.
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| − | By [[3059]], Colonel Shelly Jax would work closely with strategic Military Director [[Talon Zahn]] with rumors of romantic relationship.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 85-86 - Unit Information up to 3059.</ref> After the [[Xin Sheng]] movement began revive the Confederation, the Chancellor would invite the Rangers into Confederation's service as a frontline combat unit, ending its mercenary career. The unit's ranking would changes to the newly adopted Chinese ranks, however the unit's independence & traditions that the unit has long protect would be retained.
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| − | After becoming a frontline House unit and assigned to the [[Citizens' Honored]] brigade, the Rangers would grown to become a fulfilled regiment with additional support ground vehicles. Unlike in the past, the unit would take in new recruits from the [[Liao Conservatory of Military Arts]] to allow them to field their new battalion. Sang-shao Shelly Jax's son, Daniel Jax would be promoted up to the unit's executive officer position. He was raised and trained by his mother's mercenaries career in a wide range of combat styles.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', pp. 15, 92-93 - Tau Ceti Rangers become part of the CCAF and restructuring.</ref>
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| − | The Regiment was not utilized in during the 3061-63 [[Capellan-St. Ives War]], which regained the [[St. Ives Compact]] as part of the Confederation. However, in [[3066]] Free Worlds League began series of raids and skirmishes along the Confederation's border. The Rangers would deploy from base on [[Krin]] to cover wide host of worlds on near Sian. A strategy conceived by Mikhail Zul Lee, had the Rangers travel quickly to [[Pella II]], [[Frondas]], [[Palladaine]], and [[Sigma Mare]], and back again. The Strategy would fool League intelligence to believing the Regiment was garrisoning three or more worlds at same time. Their actions would be rewarded by the Chancellor, giving Sang-shao Jax a [[C3 Master]] equipped ''[[Yu Huang]]'' Assault 'Mech with gold trim, showing his favor towards her.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 27, 32 - Ranger's info in later 3060s up to just before opening of the Jihad.</ref>
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| − | ===The Jihad===
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| − | In early years of the [[Jihad]], the unit first test of the conflict would be when it was assigned to one of counter-attack task forces during [[Operation: Thunderstrike]]. The Rangers were used to drop on top of the [[Federated Freemen]] and destroy the [[House Davion]] Mercenaries on [[Glasgow]] in August [[3068]].<ref>''Field Reports: CCAF'', p. 16 - Unit actions During Operation Thunderstrike noted.</ref><ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 17 - Operation: Thunderstrike / Wave 3 - Glasgow taken during third wave of Operation Thunderstrike, the counterattack of [[Operation: Sovereign Justice|Davion invasion]].</ref> After the ceasefire in April 3070, Rangers remained on the border of the [[Capellan March]] to counter any further adventurism by FedSun forces. The Rangers would perform number objective raids against the Capellan March to keep their opponents off-balance. The unit would take majority of [[3076]] to refit and rest until it would be ready to deploy again. From late [[3077]] into early [[3078]], the Rangers would join [[4th McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] as part of Confederation efforts to gain control of [[Word of Blake Protectorate]] world of [[Hsien]]. As the Rangers and Cavalry fought the planet's [[Hisen Protectorate Militia Division]]<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 103 - Hsien is shown to have a Protectorate Militia Division, the article shows how it would be named.</ref> where while Cavalry engaged the Division, the Rangers were able flank the Blakist Militia catch them from complete surprise. However, the battle for the planet would be complicated by the discovery of the elements of [[Aly Roussets-Marik's Resistance]] & her [[Stone's Coalition]] Task Force. The Battle for the planet would devolve into a three way battle between Rangers, the Blakists, and the Resistances forces including the [[12th Atrean Dragoons]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 75 Capellan Front/Invaders of Hsien - The 4th Tau Ceti Rangers actions on Hsien mentioned in sourcebook in some detail include date.</ref><ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 18-19 - Tau Ceti Rangers actions during the Invasion of Hsien and its supporting action with the 4th MAC.</ref> The coalition leaders managed to convince Capellan Task Force work with [[Group II (Stone's Allied Coalition)|Group II]] defeat the Protectorate Militia and [[Hsien's Hotheads]]. However, when the Militia surrenders, the Rangers and Cavalry would continue their attack only to be forced fight Coalition forces trying protect the surrendered Blakist.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 78-79 - Rangers/Cavalry actions on Hsien and their temporary alliance with coalition forces against the Blake.</ref>
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| − | ==Officers==
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| − | As of [[3025]], the Commanding Officer was [[Colonel]] Altman Branderberg<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 58, "4th Tau Ceti Rangers" profile</ref>
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| − | As of [[3042]], the Commanding Officer was [[Colonel]] Shelly Jax<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 85 - Original Field Manual: Mercenaries shows Shelly Jax as being first of the Jax family to command the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers.</ref>
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| − | As of [[3050]], the Commanding Officer was [[Colonel]] Jacoby Jax<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 63: mercenary listing in Capellan Confederation</ref>
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| − | As of [[3063]], the Commanding Officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' Shelly Jax.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', pp. 85-86 - Shelly Jax noted for being the commanding officer of the unit. Unclear why she was not in command in 3050.</ref>
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| − | As of [[3067]], the Commanding Officer was ''Sang-shao'', Daniel Jax.
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| − | ==Tactics==
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| − | ===3059-3063===
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| − | Near end of its mercenary service years, the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers would use their Command Lance to as a fire brigade to shore up weaknesses in the unit's battle lines. The Rangers would employ a Vanguard Lance of 'Mechs which would provide cover for Command Lance. The Vanguard MechWarriors would use their considerable training to use terrain for cover while trying drawing enemy fire away from the Command Lance. If the Command Company is forced to withdraw, the anger's Assault Lance would provide cover fire to aide in Command's treat. Two battalions of the Rangers are trained in independent and coordinated actions. The Rangers were trained to be able to move and breakdown to company size forces for independent action. While then second Battalion is more flexible on field, the first Battalion is usually thrown off when its battle plans are disrupted. The 1st Battalion is trained to be experts in operating in open-terrain fields.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 86 - Tactics - Info on 4th Tau Ceti Ranger's tactics when they were mercenaries.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 93 - Tactics - Ranger's tactics would remain the same as of 3063.</ref>
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| − | ==Unit Insignia==
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| − | ===3025===
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| − | The unit's original insignia would be stylized number four set against red star.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 98 - 4th Tau Ceti Ranger's original insignia as it was described.</ref>
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| − | ==Composition History==
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| − | ===3025===
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| − | *4th Tau Ceti Rangers (2 BattleMech [[Battalion|Battalions]]) - CO: Colonel Altman Branderberg
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| − | **1st Battalion CO: Major Willemina Sum
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| − | Unit Note: The Regiment's two Battalions would be list as being stationed on [[Tikonov]] and [[Sian]] respectively. They were listed in having Regular Skills and having moral rating 73 and 72 (out of 100).<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 107 BattleMech Regiment Deployment Table - 4th Tau Ceti Ranger's 3025 Deployment status and assorted information.</ref>
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| − | ===3050===
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| − | *4th Tau Ceti Rangers (BattleMech Battalion) - CO: Colonel Jacoby Jax
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| − | Unit Note: The Unit in 3050 showing it to being Reliable and Veteran skilled.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 63 - Deployment Table for 3050 with Ranger's info. Only time Colonel Jacoby Jax was ever listed in the command of the unit.</ref>
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| − | ===3054===
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| − | *4th Tau Ceti Rangers (BattleMech Battalion) - CO: Colonel Shelly Jax
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| − | Unit Note: The Rangers are listed being stationed on Sian, with a Reliable rating and considered to be Veterans.<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 42 Deployment Tables for the Capellan Confederation - 4th Tau Rangers and its Commanding Officer, Shelly Jax.</ref>
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| − | ===3059===
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| − | *4th Tau Ceti Rangers (2 BattleMech Battalions) - CO: Colonel Shelly Jax
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| − | *Hard Air (Aerospace Fighter [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]) - CO: Major Tara Michelle
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| − | Support Note: As of 3059, the 4th Tau Rangers support assets included; a ''[[Star Lord]]'' Class JumpShip, three ''[[Overlord]]'' Class 'Mech Carrier DropShips, and a single ''[[Fortress]]'' Class [[Combined Arms]] Military Transport DropShip. The Rangers had B Rated Equipment were all considered to be all Veterans units.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', pp. 85,129 - 4th Tau Ceti Rangers's Equipment rating noted and its support info.</ref>
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| − | Dragoons Rating: A (3059)
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| − | ===3063===
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| − | *4th Tau Ceti Rangers (BattleMech [[Regiment]]) - CO: Sang-shao Shelly Jax
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| − | **XO/ 1st Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Daniel Jax
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| − | **2nd Battalion: ''Zhong-shao'' Ernesto "Big Ernie" Hollyfeld
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| − | **3rd Battalion: ''Zhong-shao'' Mikhail Zul-Lee
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| − | *Tau Ceti Hard Air (Aerospace Fighter Wing) - CO: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' Tara Michell
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| − | *Tau Ceti Heavy Cavalry ([[Combat Vehicle|Armor]] [[Company]]) - CO: ''[[Sao-Shao]]'' Angela Albright
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| − | **Heavy Cavalry Note: The Heavy Cavalry is equipped with Hovercraft, including such designs as the [[Pegasus]] and [[Regulator]]. They are teamed with the 3rd Battalion's Light BattleMech assets while they operate in combat.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 93 Tau Ceti Heavy Cavalry - Ranger's new Armor formation is teamed with newly formed 3rd 'Mech Battalion.</ref>
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| − | Unit Note: The entire Command would be listed Veterans and given a Fanatical loyalty rating. The Rangers as of 3063, have been listed with A Rated Equipment.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', pp. 119,129 - Unit status.</ref>
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| − | ===3067===
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| − | *4th Tau Ceti Rangers (1 [[Regiment]]) - CO: ''Sang-shao'' Shelly Jax
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| − | *Tau Ceti Hard Air (1 [[Wing]]) - CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' Gary Simpson
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| − | *Tau Ceti Heavy Cavalry (1 [[Company]]) CO: ''Sao-Shao'' Marcus Gabrielle
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| − | Unit Notes: All components of the Rangers with exception of Heavy Cavalry would rate as Veterans (Cavalry are Regular skilled.). The entire unit would be listed with a Fanatical loyal rating. The Rangers' 'Mech regiment equipment listed with A rating and is number to be at 95% fighting strength. The Regiment technology levels are noted to being with 46% Star League technology rating, and 12% still using Succession technology equipment. The Ranger's Aerospace Wing would rated with 88% strength and 42% Star League Tech. The Heavy Cavalry's fighting strength is listed at 96% and with 22% Star League tech level.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 32 - Notes regarding the Unit's 3067 listings.</ref>
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| − | ===3079===
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| − | *4th Tau Ceti Rangers - (BattleMech Regiment)
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| − | Unit Note: The Field Report: CCAF only shows the 'Mech strength of the only. Does not include the other supporting forces attached to the regiment. The Rangers at the time are stationed on the former Blakist world of [[Hsien]] as of [[3079]]. The Unit still be considered Veterans and Fanatically loyal to the Confederation. It would be at 60% strength since the fighting
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| − | ==Notes==
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| − | * Sister Unit: 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 went on to form the [[Waco Rangers]] [[Mercenary]] company. <ref>''[[Mercenary's Handbook]]'' page 84</ref> It is unclear whether there were ever any other Tau Ceti Rangers regiments.
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| − | * Gaps in Command: Between 3050 and 3054, the Rangers would be commanded briefly by a Colonel Jacoby Jax, former 2nd Battalion's commander in 3025. In later publications in Objective Raids, and Field Manual Mercenaries, Shelly would be noted Ranger's commanding officer. Field Manual would note she took command in 3042, it unclear this was errant made by that writer or errant made in 20 Year Update.
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| − | ==Game Notes==
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| − | ====Field Manual: Mercenaries====
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| − | In the original Field Manual: Mercenaries, the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers were given number of special abilities for players looking to use optional scenario rules. The following are the [[Force Specific Rules]] that Rangers have been given. Please note some these rules apply to specific aspects of the Rangers.
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| − | * (Entire Force): +1 Initiative - When the Rangers are operating at Company (12 units) Strength or more, they have this initiative bonus. However, should the designated Command 'Mech be remove from play, they lose the initiative bonus.
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| − | * (1st Battalion): While operating on flat terrain, opposing units can not fire point blank against this battalion. Also, while operating flat terrain, they may ignore +1 penalty when any unit of the Battalion is targeting multiple enemy forces. While operating on Badlands, Mountains, and woods, any point blank shots hitting a 1st Battalion 'Mech will cause the entire Battalion to be confused. This will cause a -1 imitative penalty for the following turn. They will also for this turn will be unable to move faster than their 'Mechs' walk speed and receive a +1 penalty to any to-hit attacks. During this state of confusion, the opposing forces will be unable to do point-blank shot against 'Mechs of the 1st Battalion.
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| − | * (2nd Battalion): The following benefits and penalties apply when a 2nd Battalion is fielded in a scenario. The 2nd Battalion's presence nullifies an opposing force's initiative bonus after first turn of play. The controlling player of the 2nd Battalion may choose a single 'Mech of their force to target and fire at end of the movement turn's phase provided they have not used any MP of this 'Mech. Damage is applied immediately after firing this 'Mech.
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| − | * (Hard Air): The Aerospace Wing of the Tau Ceti Rangers automatically wins the initiative of turn Aerospace Combat. Following turns the Wing receives a +1 to its Initiatives rolls. Aerospace fighters receive a -1 to-hit modifier to all its weapons when engaging a particular unit for the first time in the scenario.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 129 - 4th Ceti Rangers's force specific abilities.</ref>
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| − | The Ranger's abilities and special scenario rules have been altered following the unit joining Capellan Confederation as a house unit.
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| − | * (Entire Force) - When being used in a force of a company (12) units or more, they are given an initiative bonus of +1.
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| − | * (Force Generation) - The Controlling player putting together their 4th Tau Ceti force may be given option to roll half their force from the ComStar Rolling Assignment Tables. The player must roll-randomly to determine the weight class they are rolling for. Once determined, the player may roll from the following sourcebook/rulebooks; ([[Battletech Rules Revised]]'s Rolling Table for Inner Sphere 2, or from [[Field Manual: ComStar]]'s Rolling Assignment Table).<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 129 Rules Annex - 4th Tau Ceti's redefined rules and equipment rating.</ref>
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| − | ==References==
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| − | ==Bibliography==
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| − | *''[[20 Year Update]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Manual: Update]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Report: CCAF]]''
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| − | *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
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| − | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
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| − | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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| − | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
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| − | *''[[Objective Raids]]''
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| − | *''[[The Star League]]
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| − | *''[[Warrior: Riposte]]''
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| − | *''[[Warrior: Coupé]]''
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