8th Alshain Avengers
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| 8th Alshain Regulars | |
| Formed | 3035[1] |
| Nickname | Ancient Hate [2] |
| Affiliation | |
| Parent Command | Alshain Regulars |
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| 8th Alshain Avengers | |
| Formed | 3035[1] |
| Nickname | "Strength Through Purpose" |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Alshain Avengers |
Contents
History
The Eighth Alshain Regulars were formed at the end of the Ronin War, alongside the creation of the Alshain Military District.[3]
Clan Invasion
As of 3050, the Regulars were stationed on Buckminster.[4] By the autumn of 3051, the unit had been moved to garrison Thessalonika, in order to meet the threat of the Clan Invasion. They were stationed there when Clan Ghost Bear attacked, that same season. They lost the battle, but tied up Delta Galaxy for over a week with the help of the Twelfth Sun Zhang Academy Cadre. Roughly two-thirds of the unit was able to get off Thessalonika, along with some elements from the 12th.[5]
Operation Bulldog
Following the Truce of Tukayyid, the unit was the only remaining regiment of the Alshain Regulars; they where renamed the Eighth Alshain Avengers.[5] They were stationed on Pilkhua in early 3059.[6].
The unit was a part of a task force which liberated Yamarovka. The allied regiments (1st Davion Guards and 2nd Kell Hounds) fought alongside the 8th against the Jaguar's 11th Garrison Cluster.
Dominion War
In 3062, the unit participated in an unauthorized strike on Alshain, triggering the Combine-Ghost Bear War. Survivors of the conflict with the Ghost Bears were executed, and the unit was removed from the DCMS rosters.[7] In 3085, the unit was used only as a warning to dissuade commanders from starting fights on the Combine's borders with the Raven Alliance and Ghost Bear Dominion.[8][9]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 8th Alshain Avengers | |||
| Tai-sa | Tasha Greer | 3050 - 3058[10] | |
| Tai-sa | Mikail Breshnov | 3058 - 3062 Assumed[5] | |
Tactics
The Eighth learned quickly that the Clans could be hurt through protracted battles. Since Thessalonika, they spent their time honing their tactics to exploit this weakness.[5]
They used their air forces for scouting missions and every convoy was escorted for self-defense.
Composition History
3040
8th Alshain Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[11]
- Note: At this point in time, the command was stationed on Buckminster.[11]
3050
8th Alshain Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[12]
- CO: Tai-sa Tasha Greer [12]
- Note: At this point in time, the unit was stationed on Buckminster.[12]
3054
8th Alshain Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) [13]
- CO: Tai-sa Tasha Greer
3058
8th Alshain Avengers (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[5]
- CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Mikail Breshnov
- 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Komeito Tsugaru
- 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Blane An-shih
Ryu-Kami (Wing/Elite/Reliable)[5]
- XO/Wing Commander: Tai-sa Naga Kiritsu
- Note: The translation means "Spirit of the Dragon". This unit uses primarily Slayers, but was also a test unit for new OmniFighters.
8th Alshain Avengers Infantry (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[5]
- Troop Commander: Tai-sa Bjorg Davidson
- Note: All troopers are trained in anti-'Mech operations.
The unit includes two VTOL companies, two artillery companies, and a battle armor company.The battle armor troopers had only a regular rating, with a reliable loyalty.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 46, "Alshain Regulars"
- ↑ Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 47
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 35
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p.43
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 36, "Unit Profile"
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 133
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 104
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 36
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 47
- ↑ ”Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 36, "8th Alshain Avengers: Strength Through Purpose"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 138 >Historical: War of 3039, p. 138
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 20-Year Update, p. 43
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 28