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In [[2743]] the 5th Lyran Guards received a distinguished new recruit as a part of their deployment to [[New Caledonia]], a world close to the borders of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] and [[Draconis Combine]]: [[Paul Steiner]], son of [[Archon]] [[Michael Steiner]]. A newly-commissioned [[Hauptmann]] who had graduated top of his class at the [[Nagelring]], Paul's deployment was a sign of how seriously the Archon took the Combine-instigated "bandit raids" which had struck Lyran border worlds in [[2742]]. During the raids that followed the redeployment of the 5th, Hauptmann Steiner demonstrated an uncanny ability to use his forces within the 5th to outmaneuver attacking forces, something opponents of the usually heavy and ponderous [[LCAF]] didn't expect. He would remain with the 5th Guards until [[2750]], when he was awarded command of the [[1st Royal Guards]].<ref name="ER:2750p79+">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 79-80, "Paul Steiner"</ref> | In [[2743]] the 5th Lyran Guards received a distinguished new recruit as a part of their deployment to [[New Caledonia]], a world close to the borders of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] and [[Draconis Combine]]: [[Paul Steiner]], son of [[Archon]] [[Michael Steiner]]. A newly-commissioned [[Hauptmann]] who had graduated top of his class at the [[Nagelring]], Paul's deployment was a sign of how seriously the Archon took the Combine-instigated "bandit raids" which had struck Lyran border worlds in [[2742]]. During the raids that followed the redeployment of the 5th, Hauptmann Steiner demonstrated an uncanny ability to use his forces within the 5th to outmaneuver attacking forces, something opponents of the usually heavy and ponderous [[LCAF]] didn't expect. He would remain with the 5th Guards until [[2750]], when he was awarded command of the [[1st Royal Guards]].<ref name="ER:2750p79+">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 79-80, "Paul Steiner"</ref> | ||
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| + | The Fifth went to [[Skondia]] in [[3044]] as part of Operation Baldur. The plan was for the Fifth and the [[17th Donegal Guards]] to liberate the world and thus secure [[Skye]]'s border. The unit was nearly destroyed in heavy fighting. It took three years before the Fifth was rebuilt. During the [[Clan Invasion]] the Fifth remained in the Draconis March to appease the Sandoval family.<ref name=FMLA76/> | ||
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| + | The Fifth may use the [[Force the Initiative]] and [[Overrun Combat]] special ability. Against [[Draconis Combine]] troops, they suffer a -2 Initiative penalty. Against Combine troops they receive a -1 to hit modifier when firing at short or medium range.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 132</ref> | ||
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Contents
History
Star League Era
In 2743 the 5th Lyran Guards received a distinguished new recruit as a part of their deployment to New Caledonia, a world close to the borders of the Rim Worlds Republic and Draconis Combine: Paul Steiner, son of Archon Michael Steiner. A newly-commissioned Hauptmann who had graduated top of his class at the Nagelring, Paul's deployment was a sign of how seriously the Archon took the Combine-instigated "bandit raids" which had struck Lyran border worlds in 2742. During the raids that followed the redeployment of the 5th, Hauptmann Steiner demonstrated an uncanny ability to use his forces within the 5th to outmaneuver attacking forces, something opponents of the usually heavy and ponderous LCAF didn't expect. He would remain with the 5th Guards until 2750, when he was awarded command of the 1st Royal Guards.[1]
The Fifth went to Skondia in 3044 as part of Operation Baldur. The plan was for the Fifth and the 17th Donegal Guards to liberate the world and thus secure Skye's border. The unit was nearly destroyed in heavy fighting. It took three years before the Fifth was rebuilt. During the Clan Invasion the Fifth remained in the Draconis March to appease the Sandoval family.[2]
Jihad
The 5th Lyran Guards saw action early in Operation SCOUR, serving on the Federated Suns front as a part of Group III. Group III attacked Tybalt in early 3077, when it was targeted in the first wave of assaults made by the allied coalition forces that made up the Federated Suns front of Operation SCOUR. Following the liberation of Tybalt, the local citizenry found itself in the unusual position of throwing a victory parade that, for the first time in the history of Tybalt, honoured a unit from the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery;[3] serving in Group III alongside the 5th Lyran Guards were Delta Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat and the 17th Benjamin Regulars.[4]
As part of Group III the 5th Lyran Guards took part in the assault on Nanking in late 3077. Arriving in-system at almost the same time as a Capellan attack group, the 5th and the rest of Group III arrived above Nanking a day after the Capellans had landed, only to find that the Capellan forces led by Warrior House Fujita were trapped in their deployment zone, exhausted from the punishing trip in and under fire from the Nanking Protectorate Militia. Group III dropped behind the Militia forces and proceeded to launch an attack that saw Delta Galaxy and the 17th Benjamin Regulars punish the Militia with ranged fire before the 5th Lyran Guards launched a devastating assault that broke the Blakist forces.[4]
Having broken the main Blakist force, Group III found itself being ordered to leave Nanking by House Fujita; when Group III cited the continuing Blakist presence on the planet as a reason to stay, House Fujita nuked the base camp of the 5th Lyran Guards. This prompted Group III to leave Nanking en masse.[4]
After Terra was secured by the Coalition forces the 5th Lyran Guards had been heavily depleted by months of combat; the Lyran high command pulled a complete battalion from the Accrington FTM and assigned them to the 5th as battlefield casualty replacements, and the 5th were redeployed to defend the factories of Hesperus II.[5]
Officers
As of 3050, the commanding officer was Hauptmann General Louise Kopper, who had been in charge since 3045 and as to 3067.[6][2][7]
As of 3085 the commanding officer is Leutnant-General Heather Jobs[8]
Tactics
The TO&E give the unit a weight advantage over the enemy. The command use sheer force to gain victory.[2]
Composition History
3040
5th Lyran Guards RCT (Green/Reliable)[9]
3050
5th Lyran Guards (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[6]
- CO: Hauptmann General Louise Kopper
3062
5th Lyran Guards (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Hauptmann General Louise Kopper
- Aide: Leftenant General Barry Palin
5th Lyran Guards Aerospace Brigade (2 Wings)[2]
- CO: Leftenant General Choderlos De Lacos
- 5th Lyran Guards Wing
- 173rd Lyran Guards Wing
5th Lyran Guards Armor Brigade (3 Regiment/Green/Questionable)[2]
- CO: Leftenant General Ivan Monfriez
- Aide: Kommandant Raine Younis
- 71st Lyran Heavy Armor Regiment: Leftenant General Don Gartner
- 11th Markab Panzer Regiment: Leftenant General Wan Yuen
- 35th Markab Armor Regiment: Leftenant General Wendy Fewster
- In 3067 the commanding officer of the Armor Brigade is Colonel Raine Younis.
5th Lyran Guards Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Green/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Leftenant General Karen Walden
- Aide: Leftenant General Jas Unger
- 147th Lyran Heavy Infantry Regiment: Leftenant General Serge Prynn
- 217th Lyran Infantry Regiment: Leftenant General Lisa Jenkins
- 619th Lyran Mechanized Infantry Regiment: Leftenant General Edwin Fisk
- 43rd Markab Mounted Rifles: Leftenant General Paul Carmody
- 91st Skat Jump Regiment: Leftenant General Len Finkle
- In 3067 the commanding officer of the Armor Brigade is Colonel Jas Unger.
3067
5th Lyran Guards (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Hauptmann General Louise Kopper
5th Lyran Guards Aerospace Brigade (2 Wings)[7]
- CO: Kaptain Choderlos De Lacos
5th Lyran Guards Armor Brigade (3 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[7]
- CO: Colonel Raine Younis
5th Lyran Guards Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Green/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Colonel Jas Unger
3085
5th Lyran Guards RCT (Veteran/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Leutnant-General Heather Jobs
5th Lyran Armor Brigade (Veteran/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Colonel Jan Shaw
5th Lyran Infantry Brigade (Regular/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Colonel Arthur Prochazka
Game Rules
Clan Invasion
The Fifth may use the Force the Initiative and Overrun Combat special ability. Against Draconis Combine troops, they suffer a -2 Initiative penalty. Against Combine troops they receive a -1 to hit modifier when firing at short or medium range.[10]
Reference
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 79-80, "Paul Steiner"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 76, "5th Lyran Guards Unit Profile"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 36, "First Wave Complete"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 39, "War To The Knife"
- ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 12, "Lyran Guards"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 20 Year Update, p. 19, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 179, "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Field Manual: 3085, p. 107, "Lyran Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 137
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 132