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The Regulars were stationed on [[Rasalhague]] when the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] was formed. In [[3034]] they were ordered to arrest [[Marcus Kurita]]. They did not do so, and in fact attacked the [[ISF]] unit that had taken Marcus into custody. They, along with the [[12th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], staged a fighting retreat to DropShips located at Rasalhague's main spaceport. Many of the 8th's warriors were able to escape to [[Predlitz]], but several companies were left behind. The [[1st Tyr]] regiment broke these elements with their furious assault on the spaceport<ref name=HBW104>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 104</ref>.. | The Regulars were stationed on [[Rasalhague]] when the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] was formed. In [[3034]] they were ordered to arrest [[Marcus Kurita]]. They did not do so, and in fact attacked the [[ISF]] unit that had taken Marcus into custody. They, along with the [[12th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], staged a fighting retreat to DropShips located at Rasalhague's main spaceport. Many of the 8th's warriors were able to escape to [[Predlitz]], but several companies were left behind. The [[1st Tyr]] regiment broke these elements with their furious assault on the spaceport<ref name=HBW104>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 104</ref>.. | ||
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On Predlitz the 1st Tyr Regiment's assault 'Mechs tore through the light 'Mechs of the 8th, having followed from Rasalhague. The 8th was eventually destroyed by a combined force consisting of the 1st Tyr and the [[2nd Sword of Light]]<ref name=HBW111>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 111</ref>. | On Predlitz the 1st Tyr Regiment's assault 'Mechs tore through the light 'Mechs of the 8th, having followed from Rasalhague. The 8th was eventually destroyed by a combined force consisting of the 1st Tyr and the [[2nd Sword of Light]]<ref name=HBW111>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 111</ref>. | ||
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Unit Description
The 8th Rasalhague Regulars was a Light BattleMech unit, which was a district based military formation for the Draconis Combine.[1]
History
Ronin Wars
Rasalhague
The Regulars were stationed on Rasalhague when the Free Rasalhague Republic was formed. In 3034 they were ordered to arrest Marcus Kurita. They did not do so, and in fact attacked the ISF unit that had taken Marcus into custody. They, along with the 12th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre, staged a fighting retreat to DropShips located at Rasalhague's main spaceport. Many of the 8th's warriors were able to escape to Predlitz, but several companies were left behind. The 1st Tyr regiment broke these elements with their furious assault on the spaceport[2]..
Perdlitz
On Predlitz the 1st Tyr Regiment's assault 'Mechs tore through the light 'Mechs of the 8th, having followed from Rasalhague. The 8th was eventually destroyed by a combined force consisting of the 1st Tyr and the 2nd Sword of Light[3].
Officers
- 3025 to 3034, Tai-shu Ivan Sorenson of the Rasalhague Military District was the commander of the 8th Regulars. He was killed in a ground car accident on 14 March 3034 at the start of the Ronin War. [4].
Tactics
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Composition History
3025
- 8th Rasalhague Regulars (BattleMech Regiment) - CO: Tai-shu Ivan Sorenson
Unit Note: In 3025, the unit were considered green skilled unit with a fanatical devotion loyalty to the Draconis Combine. They were stationed on District capital of Rasalhague and served as Warlord Sorenson's personal combat unit.[5]