9th Marik Militia
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History
Formation
The Ninth Marik Militia was formed in 2725.[1]
Anton's Revolt
Fought Wolf's Dragoons twice during the Marik Civil War, on Emris IV in 3014 together with the Sixth Marik Milita, and again in 3015 on Vanra with the Fourth Regulan Hussars. Surviving these battles contributed to the Ninth being known as one of the luckiest units in the FWLM.[2]
The Ninth was reduced to less than a Battalion of 'Mechs, but did not stand down to refit following the end of the conflict.[2]
Defended Hassad from Capellan forces in 3017, and captured Goodna from the same in 3019.[2] The extreme losses from the Revolt and the following attacks on the Capellans were mitigated by the skill of the unit's Techs, who became experienced in jury-rigging replacement parts. The fact that the Senior Tech was willing to bargain with underworld sources and run elaborate scams to get the parts his unit needed helped as well.[3]
4th Succession War
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Andurien Secession
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War of 3039
Stationed on Carbonis during the 3030s and 3040s, which it used as a launching pad for raids on every Capellan world within sixty light years, including a 3039 raid on Capella, where they fought Blandford's Grenadiers.[4]
Operation Guerrero
During Operation Guerrero, the Ninth landed on Zosma[2]. This wasn't much of a challenge for the Ninth, however, and they quickly returned to their homeworld. The Ninth remained on Carbonis in 3067, and their time as a garrison force had reduced their combat skills.[5]
Operation Bulldog
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Jihad
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Officers
In 3025 the Ninth Marik Militia was commanded by Colonel Montague Van Castille.[3]
As of 3050 to 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Theodore Kauk[2][6]. He was still the commanding officer in 3067, but most of the actual orders and commands were issued by Force Commander Matthius Sunner.[7]
Tactics
Some parts of the brigade show better results in close quarter combat, but the rest lacks some battlefield expierence.[2]
Composition History
3025
9th Marik Militia (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [8]
- CO: Colonel Montague Van Castille
- The 'Mechs of the Ninth were Heavy units, while their supporting AeroSpace units averaged out to Medium.[3]
3040
9th Marik Militia (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[9]
3050
9th Marik Militia (Regular/Reliable)[6]
- CO: Colonel Theodore Kauk
3059
9th Marik Militia (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[2]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Theodore Kauk
- XO: Force Commander Matthius Sunner
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Sebastian Lane
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Irvine Degang
9th Militia Aerospace (2 Squadrons/Regular/Reliable)[2]
- Wing Commander: Commodore Maja Speigel
12th Orloff Militia (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Tara Larssen
29th Carbonis Militia (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[2]
- Troop Commander: Alison Höcker
Notes
References
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 93. Book published in 3025 and says 9th has had a 300 year history of loyalty.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 59, "9th Marik Militia Unit Profile"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 148
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 20 Year Update, p. 56, "FWLM Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p.148
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p.108, "FWLM Deployment Table"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 140