85th Light Horse Regiment
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Eighty-fifth Light Horse Regiment | |
Disbanded | 2763 |
Affiliation | Star League |
Parent Command | Second Regimental Combat Team |
The Eighty-fifth Light Horse Regiment was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2763, the Second Regimental Combat Team was sent to the Detroit system to investigate rumors of a buildup of weapon stockpiles. The Second was completely unprepared to face a full division of Taurian rebels. The Eighty-fifth was destroyed by a nuclear strike during the fighting.[1]
Officers
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of the 85th Light Horse Regiment |
Tactics
Unknown.
Composition History
As an SLDF Light Horse regiment, the Eighty-fifth was composed of light to medium vehicles backed up by at least two Recon companies composed of 'Mechs designed for information gathering. This was in addition to any regular 'Mechs used within the regiment.[2]