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In [[3077]] the Fifth replaced the [[2nd Marik Militia]] on [[Vosloorus]]. There they were heavily damaged by the attacking [[1st Regulan Hussars]] regiment. In addition to their combat losses, the Fifth lost many troops that wished to return to non-[[Marik Commonwealth]] nations. The Duchy of Oriente received two full companies of former Militiamen, and Andurien received at least three lances of troops. Several other former Militiamen joined the Regulan Hussars.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 52</ref>
  
 
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History

Formation

Spent two years fighting a guerrilla campaign on Loric before ultimately being defeated by Lyran forces.[1]

Anton’s Revolt

The Fifth spent the revolt guarding their homeworld of Les Hallas.[2]

4th Succession War


Andurien Secession

In 3037 they were sent as reinforcements to Xanthe III during the Andurien War. There they mustered alongside the 12th Atrean Dragoons and faced elements of the rebel 3rd Defenders of Andurien and 5th Defenders of Andurien.[3]

In 3038 the 5th Marik Militia defended Les Hallas against a half-hearted CCAF attack.[4]

War of 3039


Operation Guerrero


Operation Bulldog


Jihad

In 3077 the Fifth replaced the 2nd Marik Militia on Vosloorus. There they were heavily damaged by the attacking 1st Regulan Hussars regiment. In addition to their combat losses, the Fifth lost many troops that wished to return to non-Marik Commonwealth nations. The Duchy of Oriente received two full companies of former Militiamen, and Andurien received at least three lances of troops. Several other former Militiamen joined the Regulan Hussars.[5]

Officers

As of 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Lavern Henden.[1]

Tactics


Composition

3059

5th Marik Militia (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Lavern Henden
  • 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Wayne Faulkner
  • 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Ludmilla Proulx

5th Militia Aerospace (1 Wing/Regular/Reliable)[1]

- Reinforced to 4 Squadrons, one light and three medium

29th Oriente Assault Regiment (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]

  • Armor Commander: Force Commander Guus Hiddink

- A heavy artillery armor, includes two Padillas
- The 29th fields also Long Tom, Sniper and Thumper batteries

3rd Les Halles Mobile Reserves (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1]

Notes

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 57 - "5th Marik Militia Unit Profile"
  2. Historical: Brush Wars, pp. 33-37
  3. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 75
  4. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 77
  5. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 52

Bibliography