5th Marik Militia
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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]
Fourth Succession War
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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] Their victory here snapped the Fifth out of a defeatist mindset.[1]
In 3038 the 5th Marik Militia defended Les Hallas against a half-hearted CCAF attack.[4]
Operation Guerrero
During Operation Guerrero, the Fifth attacked Marcus with the 7th Free Worlds Legionnaires and 12th Atrean Dragoons. Defending the world was the 12th FedCom RCT. The FedCom 'Mech regiment attacked the larger force in a suicidal attempt to provide time for the rest of the FedCom defenders to withdraw. This attack destroyed a third of the Seventh Legionnaires, but the Fifth Militia and Twelfth Dragoons circled behind the Twelfth FedCom's 'Mechs and destroyed them.[5]
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.[6]
Officers
As of 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Lavern Henden.[1] She was still in command in 3067.[7]
Tactics
The Fifth's tactics revolved around using their oversized aerospace assets in a ground-support role.[1]
Composition
3059
5th Marik Militia (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Lavern Henden
- XO: Force Commander Alexander Zhuigien
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Wayne Faulkner
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Ludmilla Proulx
5th Militia Aerospace (1 Wing/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- Wing Commander: Commodore Michael Longmore
- 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]
- Troop Commander: Lieutenant-Colonel Nancy Isaacs