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| Designation    = Seventh Donegal Guards
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| nickname = Royal Munster Fusiliers (2765)<ref name=FR:2765LCAFp11>''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 11, "Donegal Guards" - Regimental Status</ref><br>Earthquakers (3067)
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The '''Seventh Donegal Guards''' were stationed on [[Etiler]] in [[2765]].<ref name=FR:2765LCAFp11/> The Seventh was active prior to the 2500s, but they were destroyed in combat with the [[Draconis Combine]] at that time. The Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces increased the size of their academies briefly, and this surge of trained soldiers allowed the Archon to rebuild the Seventh.<ref>''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 10</ref>
 
The '''Seventh Donegal Guards''' were stationed on [[Etiler]] in [[2765]].<ref name=FR:2765LCAFp11/> The Seventh was active prior to the 2500s, but they were destroyed in combat with the [[Draconis Combine]] at that time. The Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces increased the size of their academies briefly, and this surge of trained soldiers allowed the Archon to rebuild the Seventh.<ref>''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 10</ref>
  
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The Seventh has usually been stationed on the [[FWL]] border. It's known for having raided Irian in January [[2842]], and also for devastating the [[20th Marik Militia]] on [[Concord]] in December [[3048]].<ref name=FMLA68>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 68, "7th Donegal Guards Unit Profile"</ref>
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===Succession Wars and after===
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The Seventh was involved in the five-way battle for [[Tyrfing]] as part of the LCAF raiding force that landed in July [[2788]]. While the regiment's BattleMechs managed to weather the profligate use of nuclear and chemical weapons reasonably well, its supporting armor and infantry suffered far heavier losses.<ref>''First Succession War'', p. 110: "The Tyrfing Holocaust"</ref> They also lost two companies to a combined force of the [[7th Oriente Hussars]] and the [[Black Sharks]] mercenary unit.<ref>''Turning Points: Tyrfing'', p. 18</ref>
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The Seventh was usually stationed on the [[Free Worlds League]] border. It attacked Irian in January [[2842]], and two centuries later devastated the [[20th Marik Militia]] on [[Concord]] in December [[3048]].<ref name=FMLA68>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 68: "7th Donegal Guards Unit Profile"</ref>
  
 
===FedCom Civil War===
 
===FedCom Civil War===
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The Seventh fought on [[Giausar]] and [[Monte Diablo]] in the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 169, "Donegal Guards bio"</ref>
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The Seventh fought on [[Giausar]] and [[Monte Diablo]] in the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 169: "Donegal Guards bio"</ref>
  
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As of 1st August [[3067]], the Seventh was on [[Launam]] and at 55% strength.<ref name=FMU179>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 179, "LAAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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As of 1st August [[3067]], the Seventh was on [[Launam]] and at 55% strength.<ref name=FMU179>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 179: "LAAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
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In [[3068]] the unit was stationed in [[Loric]]. Loric was one of the worlds hit and was attacked by the League forces on the 2nd of September [[3068]] as part of [[Operation BROKEN FIST]].<ref name="J:FRp45">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 45, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> After the [[FWL]] victory, the remants of the Seventh Donegal surrendered and were incarcerated in a makeshift POW camp until [[Tharkad]] and the [[LAAF]] High Command could be contacted.<ref name=SteinerLines>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [12/09/3068]: "Steiner Lines 'Broken' Says Brett Aide"''</ref>
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In [[3068]] the unit was stationed on [[Loric]]. Loric was one of the worlds hit and was attacked by the League forces on the 2nd of September [[3068]] as part of [[Operation BROKEN FIST]].<ref name="J:FRp45">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 45: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> After the [[FWL]] victory, the remnants of the Seventh Donegal surrendered and were incarcerated in a makeshift POW camp until [[Tharkad]] and the [[LAAF]] High Command could be contacted.<ref name=SteinerLines>''Steiner Lines "Broken" Says Brett Aide''</ref>
  
 
In [[3076]] the Seventh was stationed on [[Lyons]] as part of the Coalition defenders. Also on the world were the [[Sixth Pesht Regulars]]. The Seventh, enraged by the thought of the Pesht Regulars exposing the citizens of Lyons to the [[Draconis Combine]]'s culture, attempted to eject the Sixth from Lyons. Though the Seventh Donegal appeared to have the upper hand the infighting couldn't be allowed by the Coalition.<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 11</ref> The fighting was ended by [[General]] [[Belle Lee]], who arrived on Lyons two weeks after the initial fighting started. The Seventh was returned to [[LAAF]] control.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21</ref>
 
In [[3076]] the Seventh was stationed on [[Lyons]] as part of the Coalition defenders. Also on the world were the [[Sixth Pesht Regulars]]. The Seventh, enraged by the thought of the Pesht Regulars exposing the citizens of Lyons to the [[Draconis Combine]]'s culture, attempted to eject the Sixth from Lyons. Though the Seventh Donegal appeared to have the upper hand the infighting couldn't be allowed by the Coalition.<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 11</ref> The fighting was ended by [[General]] [[Belle Lee]], who arrived on Lyons two weeks after the initial fighting started. The Seventh was returned to [[LAAF]] control.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21</ref>
  
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The LAAF promptly reassigned them to Coalition control, this time placing the Seventh into the [[Free Worlds League]] task force under [[Alys Rousset-Marik]]. Along with the [[Twelfth Atrean Dragoons]], the [[Devil's Brigade]], and the [[11th Mechanized Cavalry (Clan Hell's Horses)|Eleventh Mechanized Cavalry Cluster]], the Seventh invaded [[Hsien]]. They started off well, facing only the Hsien [[Protectorate Militia]] and [[Hsien's Hotheads]], but the arrival of the [[Fourth McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and [[Fourth Tau Ceti Rangers]] turned the fight into a three-way brawl. The Coalition commander was able to convince the [[CCAF]] forces to focus on the [[Word of Blake]] troops, but coordinated actions were impossible. The fighting reduced the Seventh to about half of its original strength.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 78-79</ref>
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The LAAF promptly reassigned them to Coalition control, this time placing the Seventh into the [[Free Worlds League]] task force under [[Alys Rousset-Marik]]. Along with the [[Twelfth Atrean Dragoons]], the [[Devil's Brigade]], and the [[11th Mechanized Cavalry (Clan Hell's Horses)|Eleventh Mechanized Cavalry Cluster]], the Seventh invaded [[Hsien]]. They started off well, facing only the Hsien [[Protectorate Militia]] and [[Hsien's Hotheads]], but the arrival of the [[Fourth McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and [[Fourth Tau Ceti Rangers]] turned the fight into a three-way brawl. The Coalition commander was able to convince the [[CCAF]] forces to focus on the [[Word of Blake]] troops, but coordinated actions were impossible. The fighting reduced the Seventh to about half of its original strength.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 78–79</ref>
  
 
During the invasion of [[Terra]], the Seventh landed with Alys Marik's task force to take the [[Sandhurst Royal Military College]]. Later the Seventh landed on [[Terra|Mars]] alongside [[Stone's Liberators]], the 11th Mechanized Cavalry Cluster, and the Alpha Galaxies of [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> The Seventh was present when the Blakist commander surrendered to [[General]] [[Andrew Redburn]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 134</ref>
 
During the invasion of [[Terra]], the Seventh landed with Alys Marik's task force to take the [[Sandhurst Royal Military College]]. Later the Seventh landed on [[Terra|Mars]] alongside [[Stone's Liberators]], the 11th Mechanized Cavalry Cluster, and the Alpha Galaxies of [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> The Seventh was present when the Blakist commander surrendered to [[General]] [[Andrew Redburn]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 134</ref>
  
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Between [[3080]] and [[3085]] the Seventh Donegal Guards were reformed as a [[Light Combat Team]] and used by the LCAF High Command to garrison various planets and train new soldiers and units. Though relatively easy duty, many of the Seventh's soldiers have applied for transfer to other units more likely to see combat.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 100</ref> In 3085 they were stationed on [[Donegal]].<ref name=FM3085p108/>
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Between [[3080]] and [[3085]] the Seventh Donegal Guards were reorganized as a [[Light Combat Team]] and used by the LCAF High Command to garrison various planets and train new soldiers and units. Though relatively easy duty, many of the Seventh's soldiers have applied for transfer to other units more likely to see combat.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 100</ref> In 3085 they were stationed on [[Donegal]].<ref name=FM3085p108/>
  
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The Seventh Donegal Guards participated in the defense of [[Tharkad]] when [[Clan Wolf]] attacked it.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 24</ref>
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===Dark Age===
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The Seventh Donegal Guards participated in the defense of [[Tharkad]] when [[Clan Wolf]] attacked it.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 24</ref> The casualties sustained by the unit rendered it no longer combat effective, and the survivors were folded into the [[Eighth Donegal Guards]]<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 127</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 7th Donegal Guards'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 7th Donegal Guards'''
 
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|{{LyranRankInline|Leutnant General}}
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Oskar Kurunta]]||[[2788]]<ref name=TP:Tp11>''Turning Points: Tyrfing'', p. 11</ref>
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|[[Maria Estaban]]
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|[[3025]]<ref name=HSp120>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 120 (pdf version), "Unit Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
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|[[Leutnant-General]]||[[Maria Esteban]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HSp120>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 120 (PDF version): "Unit Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
 
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|{{LyranRankInline|Leutnant General}}
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|Leutnant-General||[[Daniel Voss-Steiner]]||[[3019]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20Yp27>''20 Year Update'', p. 27: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp19>''Objective Raids'', p. 19: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMLA68/><ref name=FMU179/>
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|[[Daniel Voss-Steiner]]
 
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|[[3019]] to [[3067]]<ref name=20Yp27>''20 Year Update'', p. 27, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp19>''Objective Raids'', p. 19, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMLA68/><ref name=FMU179/>
 
 
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|{{LyranRankInline|Leutnant General}}
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|Leutnant-General||[[Stephan Garcon]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p108>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 108: "LAAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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|[[Stephan Garcon]]
 
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|[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p108>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 108, "LAAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
 
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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The unit uses all forces to soften the enemy up, slowly. First the fighters strikes from the sky, after that the artillery pound on them, and as the last push the swift medium mechs and tank companies deliver the final push.<ref name=FMLA68/>  
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The unit uses all forces to soften the enemy up, slowly. First the fighters strikes from the sky, after that the artillery pound on them, and as the last push the swift medium 'Mechs and tank companies deliver the final push.<ref name=FMLA68/> In the First Succession War they were skilled at the use of flank attacks.<ref name=TP:Tp11/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===2765===
 
===2765===
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Guards''' (Green/Fanatical)<ref name=FR:2765LCAFp11/>
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'''7th Donegal Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)<ref name=FR:2765LCAFp11/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Etiler]].
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===2786–2821===
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'''7th Donegal Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)<ref name=FSWp139>''First Succession War'', p. 139: "LCAF Deployment Tables"</ref>
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:- At this point the Seventh was a medium-weight regiment at full strength and stationed on [[Alarion]].<ref name=FSWp139/> In 2821 the unit was reduced to under one-third of its authorized strength and was stationed on [[Chara]].<ref name=FSWp139/>
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===2830===
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'''7th Donegal Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=SSWp99>''Second Succession War'', p. 99: "LCAF Deployment Tables"</ref>
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:- At this point the Seventh was a medium-weight regiment at nearly full strength and stationed on [[Chara]].<ref name=SSWp99/>
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===2864===
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'''7th Donegal Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=SSWp99/>
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:- At this point the Seventh was a heavy-weight regiment at just under one-third strength and stationed on [[Chara]].<ref name=SSWp99/>
  
 
===3025===
 
===3025===
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Guards''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HSp120/><br>
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'''7th Donegal Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HSp120/><br>
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CO: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant General}} Maria Estaban <br>
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:*CO: Leutnant General Maria Esteban<br>
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Althastan]].
  
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Guards''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 137 </ref>
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'''7th Donegal Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p137/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Rahne]].<ref name=HWo3039p137>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137</ref>
  
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===3050-3054===
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===3050===
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Guards''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp27/><ref name=ORp19/><br>
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'''7th Donegal Guards ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20yup27/>
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CO: {{LyranRankInline|Hauptmann General}} Voss-Steiner <br>
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:* CO: Hauptmann General [[Daniel Voss-Steiner]]<ref name=20yup27/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Rahne]] and [[Fianna]].<ref name=20yup27>''20 Year Update'', p. 27</ref>
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===3054===
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'''7th Donegal Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=OpjRp19/>
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:* CO: Hauptmann General Daniel Voss-Steiner<ref name=OpjRp19/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Rahne]] and [[Launam]].<ref name=OpjRp19>''Objective Raids'', p. 19</ref>
  
 
===3062-3067===
 
===3062-3067===
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Guards''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA68/><ref name=FMU179/> <br>
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'''7th Donegal Guards''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA68/><ref name=FMU179/><br>
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CO: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant General}} Voss-Steiner<br>
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CO: Leutnant General Daniel Voss-Steiner<br>
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Aide: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Adrian McCready<br>
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Aide: Colonel [[Adrian McCready]]<br>
  
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Guards Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]])<ref name=FMLA68/><ref name=FMU179/><br>
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'''7th Donegal Guards Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]])<ref name=FMLA68/><ref name=FMU179/><br>
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CO: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant Colonel}} Fraser Simberg<br>
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CO: Leutnant Colonel [[Fraser Simberg]]<br>
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Aide: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant Colonel}} Jennifer Mann<br>
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Aide: Leutnant Kaptain [[Jennifer Mann]]<br>
  
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Guards Armor [[Brigade]]''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA68/><ref name=FMU179/><br>  
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'''7th Donegal Guards Armor [[Brigade]]''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA68/><ref name=FMU179/><br>
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CO: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Lloyd Sommers<br>
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CO: Colonel [[Lloyd Sommers]]<br>
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Aide: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant Colonel}} Adrienne Cameron<br>
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Aide: Leutnant Colonel [[Adrienne Cameron]]<br>
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- 144<sup>th</sup> Donegal Tank Regiment: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Jay-Jay Carr<br>
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- 144th Donegal Tank Regiment: Colonel [[Jay-Jay Carr]]<br>
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- 216<sup>th</sup> Donegal Light Tank: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Hannah Weisz<br>
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- 216th Donegal Light Tank: Colonel [[Hannah Weisz]]<br>
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- 29<sup>th</sup> Donegal Artillery Regiment: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}}l Cameron Shah<br>
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- 29th Donegal Artillery Regiment: Colonel [[Cameron Shah]]<br>
  
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Guards Infantry Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA68/><ref name=FMU179/><br>  
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'''7th Donegal Guards Infantry Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA68/><ref name=FMU179/><br>
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CO: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Erick Dunham<br>
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CO: Colonel [[Erick Dunham]]<br>
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Aide: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant Colonel}} Ohio Avari<br>
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Aide: Leutnant Colonel [[Ohio Avari]]<br>
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- 523<sup>rd</sup> Donegal Light Infantry Regiment: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Jaroslav Regusa<br>
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- 523rd Donegal Light Infantry Regiment: Colonel [[Jaroslav Regusa]]<br>
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- 524<sup>th</sup> Donegal Light Infantry Regiment: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Porl Warnser<br>
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- 524th Donegal Light Infantry Regiment: Colonel [[Porl Warner]]<br>
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===3079===
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'''Seventh Donegal Guards ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=“frlcaf11“>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 11</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Donegal]].<ref name=“frlcaf11“/>
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Guards LCT''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p108/> <br>
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'''7th Donegal Guards LCT''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p108/><br>
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CO: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant General}} Stephan Garcon<br>
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CO: Leutnant-General [[Stephan Garcon]]<br>
  
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Aerospace''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p108/><br>
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'''7th Donegal Aerospace''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p108/><br>
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CO: {{LyranRankInline|Kaptain}} Des Shafir<br>
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CO: Kaptain [[Des Shafir]]<br>
  
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Armor Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p108/><br>  
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'''7th Donegal Armor Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p108/><br>
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CO: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Rorie Andreasen<br>
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CO: Colonel [[Rorie Andreasen]]<br>
  
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'''7<sup>th</sup> Donegal Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p108/><br>  
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'''7th Donegal Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p108/><br>
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CO: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Nereus Coghlan<br>
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CO: Colonel [[Nereus Coghlan]]<br>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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* Rules for the Seventh Donegal Guards can be found in ''[[Turning Points: Tyrfing]]''.<ref name=TP:Tp11/>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#Steiner Lines .27Broken.27.2C Says Brett Aide|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 12/09/3068: "Steiner Lines 'Broken' Says Brett Aide"]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]''
 
* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]  
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''
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* ''[[BattleCorps#Solaris Broadcasting Co.|BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [12/09/3068]: "Steiner Lines 'Broken' Says Brett Aide"]]''
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* ''[[Turning Points: Tyrfing]]''
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[[Category:Lyran Commands|Donegal Guards, 07th]]
 
[[Category:Lyran Commands|Donegal Guards, 07th]]
 
[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Donegal Guards, 07th]]
 
[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Donegal Guards, 07th]]

Latest revision as of 17:07, 3 April 2024

Insignia of the 7th Donegal Guards
Seventh Donegal Guards
Nickname Royal Munster Fusiliers (2765);[1]
Earthquakers (3067)
Affiliation Lyran Commonwealth
Parent Command Donegal Guards

History[edit]

The Seventh Donegal Guards were stationed on Etiler in 2765.[1] The Seventh was active prior to the 2500s, but they were destroyed in combat with the Draconis Combine at that time. The Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces increased the size of their academies briefly, and this surge of trained soldiers allowed the Archon to rebuild the Seventh.[2]

Succession Wars and after[edit]

The Seventh was involved in the five-way battle for Tyrfing as part of the LCAF raiding force that landed in July 2788. While the regiment's BattleMechs managed to weather the profligate use of nuclear and chemical weapons reasonably well, its supporting armor and infantry suffered far heavier losses.[3] They also lost two companies to a combined force of the 7th Oriente Hussars and the Black Sharks mercenary unit.[4]

The Seventh was usually stationed on the Free Worlds League border. It attacked Irian in January 2842, and two centuries later devastated the 20th Marik Militia on Concord in December 3048.[5]

FedCom Civil War[edit]

The Seventh fought on Giausar and Monte Diablo in the FedCom Civil War.[6]

As of 1st August 3067, the Seventh was on Launam and at 55% strength.[7]

Jihad[edit]

In 3068 the unit was stationed on Loric. Loric was one of the worlds hit and was attacked by the League forces on the 2nd of September 3068 as part of Operation BROKEN FIST.[8] After the FWL victory, the remnants of the Seventh Donegal surrendered and were incarcerated in a makeshift POW camp until Tharkad and the LAAF High Command could be contacted.[9]

In 3076 the Seventh was stationed on Lyons as part of the Coalition defenders. Also on the world were the Sixth Pesht Regulars. The Seventh, enraged by the thought of the Pesht Regulars exposing the citizens of Lyons to the Draconis Combine's culture, attempted to eject the Sixth from Lyons. Though the Seventh Donegal appeared to have the upper hand the infighting couldn't be allowed by the Coalition.[10] The fighting was ended by General Belle Lee, who arrived on Lyons two weeks after the initial fighting started. The Seventh was returned to LAAF control.[11]

The LAAF promptly reassigned them to Coalition control, this time placing the Seventh into the Free Worlds League task force under Alys Rousset-Marik. Along with the Twelfth Atrean Dragoons, the Devil's Brigade, and the Eleventh Mechanized Cavalry Cluster, the Seventh invaded Hsien. They started off well, facing only the Hsien Protectorate Militia and Hsien's Hotheads, but the arrival of the Fourth McCarron's Armored Cavalry and Fourth Tau Ceti Rangers turned the fight into a three-way brawl. The Coalition commander was able to convince the CCAF forces to focus on the Word of Blake troops, but coordinated actions were impossible. The fighting reduced the Seventh to about half of its original strength.[12]

During the invasion of Terra, the Seventh landed with Alys Marik's task force to take the Sandhurst Royal Military College. Later the Seventh landed on Mars alongside Stone's Liberators, the 11th Mechanized Cavalry Cluster, and the Alpha Galaxies of Clan Nova Cat and Clan Wolf-in-Exile.[13] The Seventh was present when the Blakist commander surrendered to General Andrew Redburn.[14]

Between 3080 and 3085 the Seventh Donegal Guards were reorganized as a Light Combat Team and used by the LCAF High Command to garrison various planets and train new soldiers and units. Though relatively easy duty, many of the Seventh's soldiers have applied for transfer to other units more likely to see combat.[15] In 3085 they were stationed on Donegal.[16]

Dark Age[edit]

The Seventh Donegal Guards participated in the defense of Tharkad when Clan Wolf attacked it.[17] The casualties sustained by the unit rendered it no longer combat effective, and the survivors were folded into the Eighth Donegal Guards[18]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 7th Donegal Guards
Colonel Oskar Kurunta 2788[19]
Leutnant-General Maria Esteban 3025[20]
Leutnant-General Daniel Voss-Steiner 3019 - 3067[21][22][5][7]
Leutnant-General Stephan Garcon 3085[16]

Tactics[edit]

The unit uses all forces to soften the enemy up, slowly. First the fighters strikes from the sky, after that the artillery pound on them, and as the last push the swift medium 'Mechs and tank companies deliver the final push.[5] In the First Succession War they were skilled at the use of flank attacks.[19]

Composition History[edit]

2765[edit]

7th Donegal Guards (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[1]

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

2786–2821[edit]

7th Donegal Guards (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[23]

- At this point the Seventh was a medium-weight regiment at full strength and stationed on Alarion.[23] In 2821 the unit was reduced to under one-third of its authorized strength and was stationed on Chara.[23]

2830[edit]

7th Donegal Guards (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[24]

- At this point the Seventh was a medium-weight regiment at nearly full strength and stationed on Chara.[24]

2864[edit]

7th Donegal Guards (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[24]

- At this point the Seventh was a heavy-weight regiment at just under one-third strength and stationed on Chara.[24]

3025[edit]

7th Donegal Guards (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[20]

  • CO: Leutnant General Maria Esteban
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Althastan.

3040[edit]

7th Donegal Guards (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[25]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Rahne.[25]

3050[edit]

7th Donegal Guards (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[26]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Rahne and Fianna.[26]

3054[edit]

7th Donegal Guards (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[27]

  • CO: Hauptmann General Daniel Voss-Steiner[27]
Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Rahne and Launam.[27]

3062-3067[edit]

7th Donegal Guards (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[5][7]
CO: Leutnant General Daniel Voss-Steiner
Aide: Colonel Adrian McCready

7th Donegal Guards Aerospace Wing (1 Wing)[5][7]
CO: Leutnant Colonel Fraser Simberg
Aide: Leutnant Kaptain Jennifer Mann

7th Donegal Guards Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[5][7]
CO: Colonel Lloyd Sommers
Aide: Leutnant Colonel Adrienne Cameron
- 144th Donegal Tank Regiment: Colonel Jay-Jay Carr
- 216th Donegal Light Tank: Colonel Hannah Weisz
- 29th Donegal Artillery Regiment: Colonel Cameron Shah

7th Donegal Guards Infantry Brigade (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[5][7]
CO: Colonel Erick Dunham
Aide: Leutnant Colonel Ohio Avari
- 523rd Donegal Light Infantry Regiment: Colonel Jaroslav Regusa
- 524th Donegal Light Infantry Regiment: Colonel Porl Warner

3079[edit]

Seventh Donegal Guards (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[28]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Donegal.[28]

3085[edit]

7th Donegal Guards LCT (Veteran/Fanatical)[16]
CO: Leutnant-General Stephan Garcon

7th Donegal Aerospace (Veteran/Fanatical)[16]
CO: Kaptain Des Shafir

7th Donegal Armor Brigade (Regular/Reliable)[16]
CO: Colonel Rorie Andreasen

7th Donegal Infantry Brigade (Regular/Fanatical)[16]
CO: Colonel Nereus Coghlan

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Field Report 2765: LCAF, p. 11: "Donegal Guards" - Regimental Status
  2. ↑ Field Report 2765: LCAF, p. 10
  3. ↑ First Succession War, p. 110: "The Tyrfing Holocaust"
  4. ↑ Turning Points: Tyrfing, p. 18
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 68: "7th Donegal Guards Unit Profile"
  6. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 169: "Donegal Guards bio"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Field Manual: Updates, p. 179: "LAAF Deployment Table - 3067"
  8. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 45: "The Jihad in Review"
  9. ↑ Steiner Lines "Broken" Says Brett Aide
  10. ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 11
  11. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 21
  12. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, pp. 78–79
  13. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 96
  14. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 134
  15. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 100
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 Field Manual: 3085, p. 108: "LAAF Deployment Table - 3085"
  17. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, p. 24
  18. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 127
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Turning Points: Tyrfing, p. 11
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 120 (PDF version): "Unit Deployment Table - 3025"
  21. ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 27: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"
  22. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 19: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 First Succession War, p. 139: "LCAF Deployment Tables"
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 Second Succession War, p. 99: "LCAF Deployment Tables"
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 137
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 20 Year Update, p. 27
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Objective Raids, p. 19
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Field Report: FWLM, p. 11

Bibliography[edit]

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