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| nickname = ''Streltsy''<ref name=FM:3145p38>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 38, "Tikonov Guards"</ref>
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| Designation = Fourth Tikonov Guards
 
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| Formed = [[2310]];<br/>re-formed between [[3135]] and [[3144]]
| parent formation = [[Tikonov Guards]]
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| Disbanded = Disbanded when the Grand Union joined the [[Capellan Confederation]]<ref name=HLp78/>
| formed  = between 3135-3144
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| Previous Designation = Fourth Tikonov Union Guards
| year    = 3145
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| Nickname = ''Streltsy''<ref name=FM:3145p38>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 38, "Tikonov Guards"</ref>
| unitname = 4th Tikonov Guards
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| Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]]<br>[[Tikonov Grand Union]] (previous)
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==History==
 
==History==
 
 
===Age of War===
 
===Age of War===
The original '''4th Tikonov Guards''' was a unit that fought for the [[Capellan Confederation]] during the [[Age of War]]. They were apparently destroyed and the [[Strategios]] decided not to rebuild the unit.
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The original '''Fourth Tikonov Union Guards''' formed in [[2310]] was a unit that fought for the [[Tikonov Grand Union]]. When the Grand Union joined the [[Capellan Confederation]] the unit was disbanded with most of the personnel where reassigned alongside personnel from the [[Seventh Tikonov Union Guards]] into what would become [[Blandford's Grenadiers]].<ref name=HLp78>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 78, "Blandford's Grenadiers Unit Profile"</ref>
  
===Reformation===
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===Re-formation===
Numerous resistance groups were formed with [[Maskirovka]] assistance following the loss of central authority brought about by [[Gray Monday]]. The ''Streltsy'' or "Shooters" were drawn from the planetary militias of the recently reformed [[Tikonov Commonality]]. The various planetary militia personnel were reequipped from Capellan supply depots and assembled to become the Fourth Tikonov Guards.<ref name=FM:3145p38/>  
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Numerous resistance groups were formed with [[Maskirovka]] assistance following the loss of central authority brought about by [[Gray Monday]]. The ''Streltsy'' or "Shooters" were drawn from the planetary militias of the recently re-formed [[Tikonov Commonality]]. The various planetary militia personnel were re-equipped from Capellan supply depots and assembled to become the Fourth Tikonov Guards.<ref name=FM:3145p38/>  
  
 
The unit was assigned as a reserve regiment of the [[Tikonov Commonality]] by [[3145]].<ref name=FM:3145p28a>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28, "The New Old-Fashioned Way"</ref>
 
The unit was assigned as a reserve regiment of the [[Tikonov Commonality]] by [[3145]].<ref name=FM:3145p28a>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28, "The New Old-Fashioned Way"</ref>
  
===Operation GREAT FLOOD===
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===Garrison Duty===
The Fourth Tikonov Guards did not fight in [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]].<ref name=FM:3145p38/>
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As the unit was still forming by [[3145]], they did not participate in [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]] or [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]]. However, the regiment was performing garrison duties on [[Mira]] even while training to act as a team.<ref name=FM:3145p38/>
 
 
===Operation CELESTIAL VENGEANCE===
 
As the unit was still forming by [[3145]], they did not participate in [[Operation CELESTIAL VENGEANCE]]. However, the regiment was performing garrison duties on [[Mira]] even while training to act as a team.<ref name=FM:3145p38/>
 
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
In [[3145]] the commanding officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' Juanping Karina.<ref name=FM:3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 4th Tikonov Guards'''
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| ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Katyusha Isakovsky]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM:3145p44>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 44, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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By [[3145]], the unit has not developed any tactical preferences.
  
 
==Unit Emblem==
 
==Unit Emblem==
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
'''1st Tikonov Guards''' (Regular/Fanatical)(65% Strength)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
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'''Fourth Tikonov Guards''' (Green/Fanatical)(60% Strength)<ref name=FM:3145p44/>
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Juanping Karina
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* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Katyusha Isakovsky
  
'''1st Tikonov Orbital Guard''' (Regular/Reliable)(70% Strength)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
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'''Fourth Tikonov Orbital Guard''' ([[Flight]]/Green/Reliable)(60% Strength)<ref name=FM:3145p44/>
* CO: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' Alfi Upjohn
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* CO: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' [[Ivano Novkovsky]]
  
'''Hunan Armored Guard''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/Fanatical)(70% Strength)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
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'''Volga Tank Group''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Fanatical)(70% Strength)<ref name=FM:3145p44/>
* CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Nadeem Rauf
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* CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' [[Abiram Fiedler]]
  
'''Patriot Irregulars''' (Regular/Fanatical)(60% Strength)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
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'''Pravda Irregulars''' (Green/Fanatical)(65% Strength)<ref name=FM:3145p44/>
* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Zdisek Shalamov
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* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Sanjeev Grover]]
  
Notes:
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Notes: The unit had a "D" Equipment Rating. They had numerous [[Assassin]]s, [[Firebee]]s, [[Koschei]]s and [[Thunderbolt]]s.<ref name=FM:3145p28>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28, "Sarna and Tikonov Commonalities"</ref><ref name=FM:3145p29>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29, "Sian Commonality"</ref>
:The unit had a "C" Equipment Rating. They had numerous [[Assassin]]s, [[Firebee]]s, [[Koschei]]s and [[Thunderbolt]]s.<ref name=FM:3145p28>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28, "Sarna and Tikonov Commonalities"</ref><ref name=FM:3145p29>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29, "Sian Commonality"</ref>
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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In [[Field Manual: 3145]], p. 206, the listed Special Command Ability for the Fourth Tikonov Guards is an error. It was meant for another regiment.<ref>http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,37605.msg870982.html#msg870982</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
 
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* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
 
 
  
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Tikonov Guards,01st]]
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Tikonov Guards,04th]]

Latest revision as of 07:18, 8 December 2023

Fourth Tikonov Guards
Formed 2310;
re-formed between 3135 and 3144
Disbanded Disbanded when the Grand Union joined the Capellan Confederation[1]
Previous Designation(s) Fourth Tikonov Union Guards
Nickname Streltsy[2]
Affiliation Capellan Confederation
Tikonov Grand Union (previous)
Parent Command Tikonov Guards

History[edit]

Age of War[edit]

The original Fourth Tikonov Union Guards formed in 2310 was a unit that fought for the Tikonov Grand Union. When the Grand Union joined the Capellan Confederation the unit was disbanded with most of the personnel where reassigned alongside personnel from the Seventh Tikonov Union Guards into what would become Blandford's Grenadiers.[1]

Re-formation[edit]

Numerous resistance groups were formed with Maskirovka assistance following the loss of central authority brought about by Gray Monday. The Streltsy or "Shooters" were drawn from the planetary militias of the recently re-formed Tikonov Commonality. The various planetary militia personnel were re-equipped from Capellan supply depots and assembled to become the Fourth Tikonov Guards.[2]

The unit was assigned as a reserve regiment of the Tikonov Commonality by 3145.[3]

Garrison Duty[edit]

As the unit was still forming by 3145, they did not participate in Operation GREAT FLOOD or Operation CELESTIAL REWARD. However, the regiment was performing garrison duties on Mira even while training to act as a team.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 4th Tikonov Guards
Sang-shao Katyusha Isakovsky 3145[4]

Tactics[edit]

By 3145, the unit has not developed any tactical preferences.

Unit Emblem[edit]

The regimental insignia is a musket crossed with a halberd. Equipment is painted dark green and goldenrod.[2]

Composition History[edit]

3145[edit]

Fourth Tikonov Guards (Green/Fanatical)(60% Strength)[4]

  • CO: Sang-shao Katyusha Isakovsky

Fourth Tikonov Orbital Guard (Flight/Green/Reliable)(60% Strength)[4]

Volga Tank Group (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical)(70% Strength)[4]

Pravda Irregulars (Green/Fanatical)(65% Strength)[4]

Notes: The unit had a "D" Equipment Rating. They had numerous Assassins, Firebees, Koscheis and Thunderbolts.[5][6]

Notes[edit]

In Field Manual: 3145, p. 206, the listed Special Command Ability for the Fourth Tikonov Guards is an error. It was meant for another regiment.[7]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 78, "Blandford's Grenadiers Unit Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Field Manual: 3145, p. 38, "Tikonov Guards"
  3. Field Manual: 3145, p. 28, "The New Old-Fashioned Way"
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 44, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3145"
  5. Field Manual: 3145, p. 28, "Sarna and Tikonov Commonalities"
  6. Field Manual: 3145, p. 29, "Sian Commonality"
  7. http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,37605.msg870982.html#msg870982

Bibliography[edit]