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| Nickname = Grenadier-Garde (2765)<ref name="FR2765p13"/><br>Saucy Sixth | | Nickname = Grenadier-Garde (2765)<ref name="FR2765p13"/><br>Saucy Sixth | ||
| − | | Affiliation = Lyran Commonwealth | + | | Affiliation = [[Lyran Commonwealth]] |
| Parent Command = [[Lyran Guards]] | | Parent Command = [[Lyran Guards]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The unit gained their nickname after being discovered smuggling men and women of questionable moral character on their posts during the [[First Succession War]].<ref>House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 51 "Regimental nicknames"</ref> | + | The unit gained their nickname after being discovered smuggling men and women of questionable moral character on their posts during the [[First Succession War]].<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 51: "Regimental nicknames"</ref> |
=== Star League Era === | === Star League Era === | ||
| − | During the Star League era the | + | During the Star League era the Sixth Lyran Guards was one of ten regiments within the [[First Lyran Guards Division]], one of five Divisions of active regiments within the Lyran Guards brigade in the closing decades of the [[Star League]]'s existence. By the mid-[[twenty-eighth century]] the First Division was the only Division of the Lyran Guards to be at full strength, and while the Lyran Guards were supposed to be loyal to the Lyran Commonwealth first and the Archon second, the various regiments of the First had been used at various points to keep powerful nobles in line.<ref name="FR2765p13">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', pp. 13–14: "Lyran Guards"</ref> |
| − | Like the other regiments of the Guards during this era, the | + | Like the other regiments of the Guards during this era, the Sixth lacked any particular political ties—either regional or familial—unlike regiments in other brigades; commonly assigned to garrison postings, the Sixth Lyran Guards and their sister regiments were postings of choice for those who wanted to work for the Commonwealth without either regional loyalties or particular ambitions. This led to the Sixth and her sister regiments being manned by soldiers who were professional, but without the close-knit ties found in more parochial regiments. The [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] was intent on generating more camaraderie and ''esprit de corps'' among the Sixth and the other Guards regiments, but with little success by 2765.<ref name="FR2765p13"/> |
| − | In [[2758]], the | + | In [[2758]], the Sixth led an attack on the world of [[Stanley]] in response to a [[Rim Worlds Republic]] attack on the world of [[Mercedes]]. They were engaged by the [[209th BattleMech Division]] of the [[Star League Defense Force]] who defeated the Sixth, but the fighting was relatively brief.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 161: "209th BattleMech Division"</ref> |
| − | In 2765 the | + | In 2765, the Sixth was stationed on the [[Skondia]], awaiting the outcome of a determination by the Star League on whether or not their use of a nuclear weapon in the upper atmosphere of Toffen III, a [[Draconis Combine]] world, during a raid counted as a violation of the rules of warfare.<ref name="FR2765p13"/> |
===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
| − | The | + | The Sixth Lyran Guards are famed for the destruction of a [[Marik]] 'Mech factory on the planet [[Ling]] during [[Archon]] [[Alessandro Steiner]]'s [[Deep Raid of 2987]].<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 75: "Allessandro Steiner"</ref> During this raid, the Sixth hit multiple worlds along the [[Free Worlds League]]/[[Capellan Confederation]] border. Though a military success, it provoked a political battle as the troops involved had not been informed of the true scope of the mission or the fact that it would take ten months.<ref name=FMLA77/><ref name=ER3062-34/> |
| − | The unit defended the planet [[Hesperus II]] against [[Wolf's Dragoons]] during the Thirteenth Battle in ([[3019]]).<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons | + | The unit defended the planet [[Hesperus II]] against [[Wolf's Dragoons]] during the Thirteenth Battle in ([[3019]]).<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 24</ref><ref>''Hector'', pp. 8, 20</ref> |
===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | During the [[Clan Invasion]] the | + | During the [[Clan Invasion]] the Sixth was one of the first Lyran units shifted toward the Clan juggernaut, before taking up station on [[Rasalgethi]] after the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]].<ref name=ER3062-34>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 34: "Sixth Lyran Guards RCT (The Saucy Sixth)</ref> The Sixth Lyran Guards were assigned the prototype [[Claymore (Individual Claymore-class DropShip)|FCS ''Claymore'']] in early [[3054]], testing the new vessel during combat raids in the [[Jade Falcon Occupation Zone]] in the same year.<ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 12</ref> |
===Operation BULLDOG=== | ===Operation BULLDOG=== | ||
| − | The | + | The Sixth was part of the Lyran contribution to [[Operation BULLDOG]]. Launching from [[Wolcott]], the Sixth Lyran joined the [[First McCarron's Armored Cavalry|1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], the [[Eighth Sword of Light|8th Sword of Light]] and [[Fifth Sun Zhang Cadre]] in striking at [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]-held [[Byesville]] during BULLDOG's second wave,<ref name=TDR-10>"The Dragon Roars, pp. 10–11: "Unit Summaries - Operation Bulldog"</ref> destroying [[Psi Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Psi Galaxy's]] Galaxy Command Trinary and prompting the [[17th Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Seventeenth Jaguar Regulars]] to withdraw and fall back.<ref name=TDR-12>"The Dragon Roars, pp. 12–13: "Unit Summaries - Clan Smoke Jaguar Defense"</ref> |
| − | As part of the third wave, the | + | As part of the third wave, the Sixth then joined the [[79th Division (ComStar)|Seventy-ninth Com Guard Division]], [[Ryuken-go]], and First MAC in assaulting [[Garstedt]],<ref name=TDR-10/> defended by [[Nu Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Nu Galaxy's]] [[143rd Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|143rd Garrison Cluster]] and the survivors of the Seventeenth Jaguar Regulars who fled Byesville. While both were second line [[Cluster]]s, the Jaguars proved tougher than expected, with [[Trinary]] Echo of the Seventeenth Regulars holding back the entire SLDF assault force in the Numberg Canyon for more than four hours, allowing the bulk of Smoke Jaguars to flee to the [[Clan Homeworlds]].<ref name=TDR-44>"The Dragon Roars, p. 44: "Wave Three: Bringing Down the Jaguar"</ref><ref name=TDR-48>"The Dragon Roars, pp. 48–49: "Scenario 10: 300 Spartans"</ref> |
| − | In the fourth and final wave of Operation BULLDOG, the | + | In the fourth and final wave of Operation BULLDOG, the Sixth Lyran traveled with the 79th Division to link up with the [[4th Wolf Guards (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|4th Wolf Guards Cluster]] in the capture of [[Savinsville]]. With the withdrawal of Clan Smoke Jaguar from the [[Inner Sphere]] and with no hope of rescue, [[Kappa Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Kappa Galaxy's]] [[3rd Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|3rd Provisional Garrison Cluster]] only fought long enough to satisfy its honor before negotiating a [[Trial of Possession]] to be captured by [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]'s 4th Wolf Guards Cluster.<ref name=TDR-10/><ref name=TDR-52>"The Dragon Roars, p. 52: "Wave Four: Clean-Up"</ref> |
| − | While performing to the level expected of such an elite unit, [[LIC]] reports submitted by the | + | While performing to the level expected of such an elite unit, [[LIC]] reports submitted by the Sixth after BULLDOG's conclusion indicate that its members arguably paid more attention to intelligence gathering against the Combine than fighting the Smoke Jaguars.<ref name=FMLA77/><ref name=ER3062-34/> |
| − | ===FedCom | + | ===FedCom Civil War=== |
| − | During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the | + | During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the Sixth Lyran Guards squared off against the [[Fourth Davion Guards]] and the [[Seventeenth Donegal Guards]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 35</ref> They lost these battles, and several draconian actions taken by their CO, Lt. Gen. [[Seth Alpert]], led several of the subsidiary units to rebel against his authority. After arresting their former CO, the unit's executive officer surrendered the command to the Allies.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 170</ref> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | During the chaos of the [[Jihad]] the | + | During the chaos of the [[Jihad]] the Sixth faced off against [[Clan Wolf]] forces on [[Tomans]] in [[3070]]. Deprived of their transport, the Sixth (along with the [[Tamar Cavaliers]]) fought Clan forces until they were too heavily damaged. The few survivors surrendered.<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 12</ref> |
===Dark Age=== | ===Dark Age=== | ||
| − | The Sixth was rebuilt at some point after the Jihad, but the unit was destroyed during Clan Wolf's attack on [[Tharkad]]. Survivors were absorbed into the [[Eighth Lyran Guards]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'' p. 126</ref> | + | The Sixth was rebuilt at some point after the Jihad, but the unit was destroyed during Clan Wolf's attack on [[Tharkad]]. Survivors were absorbed into the [[Eighth Lyran Guards]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 126</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| − | | colspan=" | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 6th Lyran Regulars''' |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[Leutnant-General]]||[[Daniel Voss-Steiner]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HSp119>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 119 "Unit deployment table"</ref> | + | |[[Leutnant-General]]||[[Daniel Voss-Steiner]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HSp119>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 119: "Unit deployment table"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Leutnant-General||[[Seth Alpert]]||[[ | + | |Leutnant-General||[[Seth Alpert]]||[[3050]] - [[3063]]<ref name=20YUp28>''20 Year Update'', p. 28: "Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth"</ref><ref name=FMLA77>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 77: "6th Lyran Guards Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FCCWp68>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 68: "Rasalgethi- Wave One"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Leutnant-General||[[Theodore Hess]]||[[3067]]<ref name="fmu177">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 177 | + | |Leutnant-General||[[Theodore Hess]]||[[3063]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FCCWp68/><ref name="fmu177">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 177: "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table"</ref> |
|} | |} | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | === 2765 === | + | ===2765=== |
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FR2765p13"/> |
| − | :- | + | :- The Sixth was based on Skondia.<ref name="FR2765p13"/> |
| − | === | + | |
| − | ''' | + | ===2786–2821=== |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Skondia]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 41 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Skondia]].<ref name= | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards ''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=1SWp139>''First Succession War'', p. 139</ref> |
| − | === 2830 === | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Skondia]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 41 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Skondia]].<ref name=1SWp139/> |
| − | ''' | + | |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Skondia]] with an operational readiness of 93 percent.<ref name= | + | ===2830=== |
| − | === 2864 === | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/3)<ref name=2SWp99>''Second Succession War'', p. 99</ref> |
| − | ''' | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Skondia]] with an operational readiness of 93 percent.<ref name=2SWp99/> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Skondia]] with an operational readiness of 19 percent.<ref name= | + | |
| + | ===2864=== | ||
| + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=2SWp99/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Skondia]] with an operational readiness of 19 percent.<ref name=2SWp99/> | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=HSp119/><br> |
:*CO: Leutnant General Daniel Voss-Steiner<br> | :*CO: Leutnant General Daniel Voss-Steiner<br> | ||
:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Hesperus II]]. | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Hesperus II]]. | ||
===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards RCT''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p137/> |
| − | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Althastan]].<ref name = HWo3039p137 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137</ref> | + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Althastan]].<ref name=HWo3039p137>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137</ref> |
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards RCT ''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=20yup28/> |
| − | :* CO: Marshal Seth Alpert<ref name = 20yup28/> | + | :* CO: Marshal Seth Alpert<ref name=20yup28/> |
| − | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Althastan]].<ref name = 20yup28>''20 Year Update'', p. 28</ref> | + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Althastan]].<ref name=20yup28>''20 Year Update'', p. 28</ref> |
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards RCT''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=ORp23/> |
| − | :* CO: Marshal Seth Alpert<ref name = ORp23/> | + | :* CO: Marshal Seth Alpert<ref name=ORp23/> |
| − | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Rasalgethi]].<ref name = ORp23>''Objective Raids'', p. 23</ref> | + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Rasalgethi]].<ref name=ORp23>''Objective Raids'', p. 23</ref><ref name=MEc22>''Main Event, ch. 22</ref> |
===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA77/><br> |
| − | CO: | + | CO: Colonel [[Nash Boulton]]<br> |
| − | Aide: Leutnant Colonel Della Milner<br> | + | Aide: Leutnant Colonel [[Della Milner]]<br> |
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (2 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMLA77/><br> |
| − | CO: Kaptain Marcus Ehrle<br> | + | CO: Kaptain [[Marcus Ehrle]]<br> |
- 54th Fighter Support Wing<br> | - 54th Fighter Support Wing<br> | ||
- 41st Lyran Guards Wing<br> | - 41st Lyran Guards Wing<br> | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA77/><br> |
| − | CO: Colonel Mark Harrison<br> | + | CO: Colonel [[Mark Harrison]]<br> |
| − | Aide: Leutnant Colonel Zara Bills<br> | + | Aide: Leutnant Colonel [[Zara Bills]]<br> |
| − | - 330th [[Cylene]] Armor Regiment: Colonel Nicklaus Jackson<br> | + | - 330th [[Cylene]] Armor Regiment: Colonel [[Nicklaus Jackson]]<br> |
| − | - 196th Lyran Heavy Armor Regiment: Colonel Jemima Francken<br> | + | - 196th Lyran Heavy Armor Regiment: Colonel [[Jemima Francken]]<br> |
| − | - | + | - 60th Lyran Recon Regiment: Colonel [[Blaise D'Heure]]<br> |
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards Infantry Brigade''' (6 Regiments/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA77/><br> |
CO: Leutnant General Seth Albert<br> | CO: Leutnant General Seth Albert<br> | ||
| − | Aide: Colonel Morena Cheung<br> | + | Aide: Colonel [[Morena Cheung]]<br> |
| − | - 55th Lyran Heavy Infantry Regiment: Colonel Alick Passini<br> | + | - 55th Lyran Heavy Infantry Regiment: Colonel [[Alick Passini]]<br> |
| − | - 906th [[Markab]] Light Infantry Regiment: Colonel Brewster Gladwin<br> | + | - 906th [[Markab]] Light Infantry Regiment: Colonel [[Brewster Gladwin]]<br> |
| − | - 333rd Lyran Light Infantry Regiment: Colonel Leandro Merrin<br> | + | - 333rd Lyran Light Infantry Regiment: Colonel [[Leandro Merrin]]<br> |
| − | - 76th Lyran Jump Infantry Regiment: Colonel Greta Schubert<br> | + | - 76th Lyran Jump Infantry Regiment: Colonel [[Greta Schubert]]<br> |
| − | - 481st Lyran Commando Regiment: Colonel William Dickenson<br> | + | - 481st Lyran Commando Regiment: Colonel [[William Dickenson]]<br> |
| − | - 8th Lyran [[battle armor]] [[Battalion]]: Kommandant Gilbert Fryer<br> | + | - 8th Lyran [[battle armor]] [[Battalion]]: Kommandant [[Gilbert Fryer]]<br> |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guards RCT''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name="fmu177"/><br> | |
| + | CO: Leutnant-General [[Theodore Hess]]<br> | ||
| − | + | '''Sixth Lyran Guard Aerospace''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=fmu177/><br> | |
| − | ''' | + | CO: Kaptain Marcus Ehrle<br> |
| − | CO: | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Lyran Armor Brigade''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=fmu177/><br> |
| − | + | CO: Colonel Mark Harrison<br> | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | CO: Colonel | ||
| − | |||
| − | = | + | '''Sixth Lyran Infantry Brigade''' (6 Regiments/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=fmu177/><br> |
| − | + | CO: Leutnant-General Brewster Gladwin<br> | |
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | ||
| + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]'' |
* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' |
* ''[[Hector (short story)]]'' | * ''[[Hector (short story)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' |
| + | {{div col end}} | ||
[[Category:Lyran Commands|Lyran Guards, 06th]] | [[Category:Lyran Commands|Lyran Guards, 06th]] | ||
[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Guards, 06th]] | [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Guards, 06th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:51, 4 April 2024
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| Sixth Lyran Guards RCT | |
| Nickname | Grenadier-Garde (2765)[1] Saucy Sixth |
| Affiliation | Lyran Commonwealth |
| Parent Command | Lyran Guards |
History[edit]
The unit gained their nickname after being discovered smuggling men and women of questionable moral character on their posts during the First Succession War.[2]
Star League Era[edit]
During the Star League era the Sixth Lyran Guards was one of ten regiments within the First Lyran Guards Division, one of five Divisions of active regiments within the Lyran Guards brigade in the closing decades of the Star League's existence. By the mid-twenty-eighth century the First Division was the only Division of the Lyran Guards to be at full strength, and while the Lyran Guards were supposed to be loyal to the Lyran Commonwealth first and the Archon second, the various regiments of the First had been used at various points to keep powerful nobles in line.[1]
Like the other regiments of the Guards during this era, the Sixth lacked any particular political ties—either regional or familial—unlike regiments in other brigades; commonly assigned to garrison postings, the Sixth Lyran Guards and their sister regiments were postings of choice for those who wanted to work for the Commonwealth without either regional loyalties or particular ambitions. This led to the Sixth and her sister regiments being manned by soldiers who were professional, but without the close-knit ties found in more parochial regiments. The Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces was intent on generating more camaraderie and esprit de corps among the Sixth and the other Guards regiments, but with little success by 2765.[1]
In 2758, the Sixth led an attack on the world of Stanley in response to a Rim Worlds Republic attack on the world of Mercedes. They were engaged by the 209th BattleMech Division of the Star League Defense Force who defeated the Sixth, but the fighting was relatively brief.[3]
In 2765, the Sixth was stationed on the Skondia, awaiting the outcome of a determination by the Star League on whether or not their use of a nuclear weapon in the upper atmosphere of Toffen III, a Draconis Combine world, during a raid counted as a violation of the rules of warfare.[1]
Third Succession War[edit]
The Sixth Lyran Guards are famed for the destruction of a Marik 'Mech factory on the planet Ling during Archon Alessandro Steiner's Deep Raid of 2987.[4] During this raid, the Sixth hit multiple worlds along the Free Worlds League/Capellan Confederation border. Though a military success, it provoked a political battle as the troops involved had not been informed of the true scope of the mission or the fact that it would take ten months.[5][6]
The unit defended the planet Hesperus II against Wolf's Dragoons during the Thirteenth Battle in (3019).[7][8]
Clan Invasion[edit]
During the Clan Invasion the Sixth was one of the first Lyran units shifted toward the Clan juggernaut, before taking up station on Rasalgethi after the Battle of Tukayyid.[6] The Sixth Lyran Guards were assigned the prototype FCS Claymore in early 3054, testing the new vessel during combat raids in the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone in the same year.[9]
Operation BULLDOG[edit]
The Sixth was part of the Lyran contribution to Operation BULLDOG. Launching from Wolcott, the Sixth Lyran joined the 1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry, the 8th Sword of Light and Fifth Sun Zhang Cadre in striking at Clan Smoke Jaguar-held Byesville during BULLDOG's second wave,[10] destroying Psi Galaxy's Galaxy Command Trinary and prompting the Seventeenth Jaguar Regulars to withdraw and fall back.[11]
As part of the third wave, the Sixth then joined the Seventy-ninth Com Guard Division, Ryuken-go, and First MAC in assaulting Garstedt,[10] defended by Nu Galaxy's 143rd Garrison Cluster and the survivors of the Seventeenth Jaguar Regulars who fled Byesville. While both were second line Clusters, the Jaguars proved tougher than expected, with Trinary Echo of the Seventeenth Regulars holding back the entire SLDF assault force in the Numberg Canyon for more than four hours, allowing the bulk of Smoke Jaguars to flee to the Clan Homeworlds.[12][13]
In the fourth and final wave of Operation BULLDOG, the Sixth Lyran traveled with the 79th Division to link up with the 4th Wolf Guards Cluster in the capture of Savinsville. With the withdrawal of Clan Smoke Jaguar from the Inner Sphere and with no hope of rescue, Kappa Galaxy's 3rd Provisional Garrison Cluster only fought long enough to satisfy its honor before negotiating a Trial of Possession to be captured by Clan Wolf-in-Exile's 4th Wolf Guards Cluster.[10][14]
While performing to the level expected of such an elite unit, LIC reports submitted by the Sixth after BULLDOG's conclusion indicate that its members arguably paid more attention to intelligence gathering against the Combine than fighting the Smoke Jaguars.[5][6]
FedCom Civil War[edit]
During the FedCom Civil War the Sixth Lyran Guards squared off against the Fourth Davion Guards and the Seventeenth Donegal Guards.[15] They lost these battles, and several draconian actions taken by their CO, Lt. Gen. Seth Alpert, led several of the subsidiary units to rebel against his authority. After arresting their former CO, the unit's executive officer surrendered the command to the Allies.[16]
Jihad[edit]
During the chaos of the Jihad the Sixth faced off against Clan Wolf forces on Tomans in 3070. Deprived of their transport, the Sixth (along with the Tamar Cavaliers) fought Clan forces until they were too heavily damaged. The few survivors surrendered.[17]
Dark Age[edit]
The Sixth was rebuilt at some point after the Jihad, but the unit was destroyed during Clan Wolf's attack on Tharkad. Survivors were absorbed into the Eighth Lyran Guards.[18]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 6th Lyran Regulars | ||
| Leutnant-General | Daniel Voss-Steiner | 3025[19] |
| Leutnant-General | Seth Alpert | 3050 - 3063[20][5][21] |
| Leutnant-General | Theodore Hess | 3063 - 3067[21][22] |
Tactics[edit]
As an experienced unit, the command will take every opportunity to beat an enemy.[5]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Sixth Lyran Guards (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[1]
- - The Sixth was based on Skondia.[1]
2786–2821[edit]
Sixth Lyran Guards (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[23]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Skondia. In 2821 the command was reduced to 41 percent of its strength and was deployed on Skondia.[23]
2830[edit]
Sixth Lyran Guards (Regiment/Regular/3)[24]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Skondia with an operational readiness of 93 percent.[24]
2864[edit]
Sixth Lyran Guards (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[24]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Skondia with an operational readiness of 19 percent.[24]
3025[edit]
Sixth Lyran Guards (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[19]
- CO: Leutnant General Daniel Voss-Steiner
- CO: Leutnant General Daniel Voss-Steiner
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Hesperus II.
3040[edit]
Sixth Lyran Guards RCT (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[25]
3050[edit]
Sixth Lyran Guards RCT (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[26]
3054[edit]
Sixth Lyran Guards RCT (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[27]
- CO: Marshal Seth Alpert[27]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Rasalgethi.[27][28]
3062[edit]
Sixth Lyran Guards (1 Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[5]
CO: Colonel Nash Boulton
Aide: Leutnant Colonel Della Milner
Sixth Lyran Guards Aerospace Brigade (2 Wings)[5]
CO: Kaptain Marcus Ehrle
- 54th Fighter Support Wing
- 41st Lyran Guards Wing
Sixth Lyran Guards Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Elite/Reliable)[5]
CO: Colonel Mark Harrison
Aide: Leutnant Colonel Zara Bills
- 330th Cylene Armor Regiment: Colonel Nicklaus Jackson
- 196th Lyran Heavy Armor Regiment: Colonel Jemima Francken
- 60th Lyran Recon Regiment: Colonel Blaise D'Heure
Sixth Lyran Guards Infantry Brigade (6 Regiments/Elite/Reliable)[5]
CO: Leutnant General Seth Albert
Aide: Colonel Morena Cheung
- 55th Lyran Heavy Infantry Regiment: Colonel Alick Passini
- 906th Markab Light Infantry Regiment: Colonel Brewster Gladwin
- 333rd Lyran Light Infantry Regiment: Colonel Leandro Merrin
- 76th Lyran Jump Infantry Regiment: Colonel Greta Schubert
- 481st Lyran Commando Regiment: Colonel William Dickenson
- 8th Lyran battle armor Battalion: Kommandant Gilbert Fryer
3067[edit]
Sixth Lyran Guards RCT (Elite/Reliable)[22]
CO: Leutnant-General Theodore Hess
Sixth Lyran Guard Aerospace (Veteran/Reliable)[22]
CO: Kaptain Marcus Ehrle
Sixth Lyran Armor Brigade (Elite/Reliable)[22]
CO: Colonel Mark Harrison
Sixth Lyran Infantry Brigade (6 Regiments/Elite/Reliable)[22]
CO: Leutnant-General Brewster Gladwin
Reference[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Field Report 2765: LCAF, pp. 13–14: "Lyran Guards"
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 51: "Regimental nicknames"
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 161: "209th BattleMech Division"
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 75: "Allessandro Steiner"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 77: "6th Lyran Guards Unit Profile"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Era Report: 3062, p. 34: "Sixth Lyran Guards RCT (The Saucy Sixth)
- ↑ Wolf's Dragoons, p. 24
- ↑ Hector, pp. 8, 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3057, p. 12
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "The Dragon Roars, pp. 10–11: "Unit Summaries - Operation Bulldog"
- ↑ "The Dragon Roars, pp. 12–13: "Unit Summaries - Clan Smoke Jaguar Defense"
- ↑ "The Dragon Roars, p. 44: "Wave Three: Bringing Down the Jaguar"
- ↑ "The Dragon Roars, pp. 48–49: "Scenario 10: 300 Spartans"
- ↑ "The Dragon Roars, p. 52: "Wave Four: Clean-Up"
- ↑ FedCom Civil War, p. 35
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 170
- ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 12
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 126
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 119: "Unit deployment table"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 28: "Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth"
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 FedCom Civil War, p. 68: "Rasalgethi- Wave One"
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 177: "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table"
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 First Succession War, p. 139
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 Second Succession War, p. 99
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 137
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 20 Year Update, p. 28
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Objective Raids, p. 23
- ↑ Main Event, ch. 22
Bibliography[edit]
- 20 Year Update
- Era Report: 3062
- FedCom Civil War
- Field Manual: Lyran Alliance
- Field Manual: SLDF
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: LAAF
- Field Report 2765: LCAF
- First Succession War
- Hector (short story)
- Historical: War of 3039
- House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)
- Objective Raids
- Second Succession War
- Technical Readout: 3057
- Wolf's Dragoons