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==History==
 
==History==
The '''Fifth Free Worlds Guards''' regiment was formed sometime after the [[Charter of Incorporation]] was signed in [[3139]]. The Fifth initially consisted of the survivors of the [[Iron Guard]] unit, as well as recent graduates from the [[Princefield Military Academy]]. To improve their experience, the Fifth also recruited several retired officers from the [[Duchy of Oriente]]'s Duke's Own Corps of Foot and Horse. Since their formation they spent most of their time fighting off reconnaissance raids by the [[Capellan Confederation]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 102</ref>
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The '''Fifth Free Worlds Guards''' were originally formed in [[3064]] as part of [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik (False)|Thomas Marik]]'s military reforms. The unit's first official duty was to provide security for the [[Second Star League]] conference held on [[Marik]] in 3064 and spent the next three years proving its worth as a military force. While many of the Fifth's soldiers had been transferred from front-line units and the unit's performance in exercises was exemplary, it had yet to see actual combat by late [[3067]].<ref name=FM:Up146>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 146: "Free Worlds Guards"</ref>
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The Fifth Free Worlds Guards regiment was reformed sometime after the [[Charter of Incorporation]] was signed in [[3139]]. The Fifth initially consisted of the survivors of the [[Iron Guard]] unit, as well as recent graduates from the [[Princefield Military Academy]]. To improve their experience, the Fifth also recruited several retired officers from the [[Duchy of Oriente]]'s Duke's Own Corps of Foot and Horse. Since their formation they spent most of their time fighting off reconnaissance raids by the [[Capellan Confederation]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 102</ref>
  
 
In [[3145]] the unit was split into three smaller commands, garrisoning [[Hassad]], [[Les Halles]], and [[Calloway VI]].<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>
 
In [[3145]] the unit was split into three smaller commands, garrisoning [[Hassad]], [[Les Halles]], and [[Calloway VI]].<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 5th Free Worlds Guards'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 5th Free Worlds Guards'''
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| [[Colonel]]||[[James Suzuki]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FM:Up159>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 159: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
 
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Willie Reed]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p115">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 115, "Free Worlds League Military"</ref>
 
| [[Colonel]]||[[Willie Reed]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p115">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 115, "Free Worlds League Military"</ref>
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:- At this point in time the Fifth Guards was stationed on [[McAffe]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp11"/>
 
:- At this point in time the Fifth Guards was stationed on [[McAffe]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp11"/>
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
'''5th FW Guards ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name= FSSp138 >’’ First Succession War’’, p. 138</ref>
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'''5th FW Guards ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name= FSSp138 >''First Succession War'', p. 138</ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[McAffe]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 78 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[McAffe]]. <ref name= FSSp138/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[McAffe]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 78 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[McAffe]]. <ref name= FSSp138/>
 
=== 2830 ===
 
=== 2830 ===
'''5th FW Guards''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp98>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 98 </ref>
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'''5th FW Guards''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp98>''Second Succession War'', p. 98 </ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[McAffe]] with an operational readiness of 125 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/> The unit was destroyed during the war.
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[McAffe]] with an operational readiness of 125 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/> The unit was destroyed during the war.
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==3067==
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'''Fifth Free Worlds Guards''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:Up159/>
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* CO: [[Colonel]] [[James Suzuki]]
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Marik]].
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'''Fifth Guards Aerospace Wing''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:Up159/>
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* CO: [[Commodore]] [[Eliane Irma]]
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===3079===
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'''Fifth Free Worlds Guards ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name =“frfwlm14“>'' Field Report: FWLM'' , p. 14</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Castor]].<ref name =“frfwlm14“/>
  
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
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'''Fifth Guards Aerospace Wing''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
 
'''Fifth Guards Aerospace Wing''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
* CO: [[Captain]] Lanny Whitley   
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* CO: [[Captain]] [[Lanny Whitley]]  
  
 
'''77th Heavy Tank Regiment''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
 
'''77th Heavy Tank Regiment''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
* CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Chadwick Lee  
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* CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Chadwick Lee]]
 
    
 
    
 
'''3rd Wolof Infantry Regiment''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
 
'''3rd Wolof Infantry Regiment''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>   
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel James Pena
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* CO: Lieutenant Colonel [[James Pena]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
  
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Guards, 05th]]
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Guards, 05th]]

Latest revision as of 05:32, 9 February 2024

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Fifth Free Worlds Guards
Nickname The League's Fire[1]
Affiliation Free Worlds League
Parent Command Free Worlds Guards

History[edit]

The Fifth Free Worlds Guards were originally formed in 3064 as part of Captain-General Thomas Marik's military reforms. The unit's first official duty was to provide security for the Second Star League conference held on Marik in 3064 and spent the next three years proving its worth as a military force. While many of the Fifth's soldiers had been transferred from front-line units and the unit's performance in exercises was exemplary, it had yet to see actual combat by late 3067.[2]

The Fifth Free Worlds Guards regiment was reformed sometime after the Charter of Incorporation was signed in 3139. The Fifth initially consisted of the survivors of the Iron Guard unit, as well as recent graduates from the Princefield Military Academy. To improve their experience, the Fifth also recruited several retired officers from the Duchy of Oriente's Duke's Own Corps of Foot and Horse. Since their formation they spent most of their time fighting off reconnaissance raids by the Capellan Confederation.[3]

In 3145 the unit was split into three smaller commands, garrisoning Hassad, Les Halles, and Calloway VI.[4]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 5th Free Worlds Guards
Colonel James Suzuki 3067[5]
Colonel Willie Reed 3145[4]

Tactics[edit]

Unknown.

Composition History[edit]

2765[edit]

Fifth Free Worlds Guards (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[6]

- At this point in time the Fifth Guards was stationed on McAffe.[6]

2786 - 2821[edit]

5th FW Guards (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) [7]

Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on McAffe. In 2821 the command was reduced to 78 percent of its strength and was deployed on McAffe. [7]

2830[edit]

5th FW Guards (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical) [8]

Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on McAffe with an operational readiness of 125 percent. [8] The unit was destroyed during the war.

3067[edit]

Fifth Free Worlds Guards (Regular/Fanatical)[5]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Marik.

Fifth Guards Aerospace Wing (Regular/Fanatical)[5]

3079[edit]

Fifth Free Worlds Guards (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) [9]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Castor.[9]

3145[edit]

Fifth Free Worlds Guards (Elite/Fanatical)[4]

  • CO: Colonel Willie Reed

Fifth Guards Aerospace Wing (Elite/Reliable)[4]

77th Heavy Tank Regiment (Veteran/Fanatical)[4]

3rd Wolof Infantry Regiment (Regular/Reliable)[4]

References[edit]

  1. Field Manual: 3145, p. 102
  2. Field Manual: Updates, p. 146: "Free Worlds Guards"
  3. Field Manual: 3145, p. 102
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Field Manual: 3145, p. 115, "Free Worlds League Military"
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 159: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3067"
  6. 6.0 6.1 Field Report 2765: FWLM, p. 11, "Free Worlds Guards"
  7. 7.0 7.1 First Succession War, p. 138
  8. 8.0 8.1 Second Succession War, p. 98
  9. 9.0 9.1 Field Report: FWLM , p. 14

Bibliography[edit]