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==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Star League Era === | === Star League Era === | ||
| − | During the [[Star League era]] the '''Ninth Proserpina Hussars''' shared a common heritage back to a tank regiment of the same name that served under [[Coordinator]] [[Shiro Kurita]] and the [[Alliance of Galedon]], before the [[Draconis Combine]] was born. Since becoming equipped with BattleMechs, the | + | During the [[Star League era]] the '''Ninth Proserpina Hussars''' shared a common heritage back to a tank regiment of the same name that served under [[Coordinator]] [[Shiro Kurita]] and the [[Alliance of Galedon]], before the [[Draconis Combine]] was born. Since becoming equipped with BattleMechs, the Proserpina Hussars served as rapid-reaction units, constantly on the move - often staying on a planet for little more than a month or two before moving on.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp14"/> |
| − | The various Hussar regiments including the Ninth made a point of regularly challenging [[Star League Defense Force]] units to training exercises, and while the balance of victories lay with the [[SLDF]], the Hussars always represented a challenge and won a surprising number of victories. Unfortunately, the very mobility that was a hallmark of the Hussars was also a disadvantage when it came to ensuring that they were kept adequately supplied, as demands for spares and | + | The various Hussar regiments including the Ninth made a point of regularly challenging [[Star League Defense Force]] units to training exercises, and while the balance of victories lay with the [[SLDF]], the Hussars always represented a challenge and won a surprising number of victories. Unfortunately, the very mobility that was a hallmark of the Hussars was also a disadvantage when it came to ensuring that they were kept adequately supplied, as demands for spares and matériel could take months to catch up do the demanding unit - as could new and replacement personnel.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp14"/> |
| − | In common with the other regiments of the Hussars, the soldiers of the Ninth were | + | In common with the other regiments of the Hussars, the soldiers of the Ninth were concerned primarily with being the best soldiers they could be; the average member of the Ninth viewed politics as distasteful, and the high level of confidence each had in their own abilities could lead to the Hussars fighting on past the point at which they should retreat, and taking heavier casualties as a result.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp14"/> |
===Succession Wars=== | ===Succession Wars=== | ||
====First Succession War==== | ====First Succession War==== | ||
| − | The Ninth Proserpina Hussars participated in the fighting along the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] border. The unit survived the deadly conflict and returned to their post on Santiago at the end of the war.<ref>First Succession War, p. 137 | + | The Ninth Proserpina Hussars participated in the fighting along the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] border. The unit survived the deadly conflict and returned to their post on Santiago at the end of the war.<ref>''First Succession War'', p. 137: "Deployment Table"</ref> |
====Second Succession War==== | ====Second Succession War==== | ||
| − | The Ninth Proserpina Hussars all fought in the [[Second Succession War]]. One notable engagement was the fighting on [[Kristiandsund]] against the [[7th Tikonov Lancers|Seventh Tikonov Lancers]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. The [[DCMS]] and Ninth Proserpina Hussars took advantage of the [[HPG]]s being turned off in [[Marik]] space by | + | The Ninth Proserpina Hussars all fought in the [[Second Succession War]]. One notable engagement was the fighting on [[Kristiandsund]] against the [[7th Tikonov Lancers|Seventh Tikonov Lancers]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. The [[DCMS]] and Ninth Proserpina Hussars took advantage of the [[HPG]]s being turned off in [[Marik]] space by ComStar. The Confederation has a similar idea and thus one of few conflicts between [[House Liao]] and [[House Kurita]] occurred.<ref>''Second Succession War'', p. 49: "The Four-Front War: Operation Cookie Jar and The Comstar War (2837-2742)"</ref> |
| − | They once against survived the fighting and were posted to [[Helen]] at the end of the war.<ref>Second Succession War, p. 97 | + | They once against survived the fighting and were posted to [[Helen]] at the end of the war.<ref>''Second Succession War'', p. 97: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery: Deployment Table"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
=== Star League Era === | === Star League Era === | ||
| − | As a regiment within the Proserpina Hussars, the Ninth was trained to fight in a fast, hard-hitting style, based on a well-rounded approach to combined-arms warfare, which was further reinforced by the large number of officers within the regiment trained at either the [[Sun Tzu School of Combat]] or the [[University of Proserpina]]. To prove themselves capable of serving in the Hussars, and officer or soldier could be tested by the Commanding Officer of each regiment in multiday exercises during which those tested would have to demonstrate their ability to cope with highly | + | As a regiment within the Proserpina Hussars, the Ninth was trained to fight in a fast, hard-hitting style, based on a well-rounded approach to combined-arms warfare, which was further reinforced by the large number of officers within the regiment trained at either the [[Sun Tzu School of Combat]] or the [[University of Proserpina]]. To prove themselves capable of serving in the Hussars, and officer or soldier could be tested by the Commanding Officer of each regiment in multiday exercises during which those tested would have to demonstrate their ability to cope with highly fluid and mobile combat situations.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp14"/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
=== 2765 === | === 2765 === | ||
| − | '''Ninth Proserpina Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765DCMSp14">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 12 | + | '''Ninth Proserpina Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765DCMSp14">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 12: "Proserpina Hussars"</ref> |
:- At this point in time the Tenth was based on [[Santiago]] and was supported by a single [[aerospace fighter]] wing, two jump infantry regiments equipped with lasers and [[SRM]]s and two hovertank regiments.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp14"/> | :- At this point in time the Tenth was based on [[Santiago]] and was supported by a single [[aerospace fighter]] wing, two jump infantry regiments equipped with lasers and [[SRM]]s and two hovertank regiments.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp14"/> | ||
| − | === | + | === 2786–2821 === |
| − | '''Ninth Proserpina Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp137">''First Succession War'', p. 137 | + | '''Ninth Proserpina Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp137">''First Succession War'', p. 137: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery"</ref> |
| − | :- At this point in time the Tenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on Santiago and was operating at full strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> | + | :- At this point in time the Tenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on Santiago and was operating at full strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> In 2821 the unit was reduced to below half-strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> |
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| − | '''Ninth Proserpina Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="SSWp97">''Second Succession War'', p. 97 | + | '''Ninth Proserpina Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="SSWp97">''Second Succession War'', p. 97: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref> |
:- At this point in time the Tenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on Santiago and had rebuilt to just over three-quarters of full strength.<ref name="SSWp97"/> | :- At this point in time the Tenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on Santiago and had rebuilt to just over three-quarters of full strength.<ref name="SSWp97"/> | ||
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:- At this point in time the Tenth was a medium-weight regiment stationed on [[Helen]] and was operating at below one-third of full strength.<ref name="SSWp97"/> | :- At this point in time the Tenth was a medium-weight regiment stationed on [[Helen]] and was operating at below one-third of full strength.<ref name="SSWp97"/> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' |
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Proserpina Hussars, 9th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Proserpina Hussars, 9th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:42, 24 March 2024
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| Ninth Proserpina Hussars | |
| Formed | Star League era or earlier[1] |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Proserpina Hussars |
Contents
History[edit]
Star League Era[edit]
During the Star League era the Ninth Proserpina Hussars shared a common heritage back to a tank regiment of the same name that served under Coordinator Shiro Kurita and the Alliance of Galedon, before the Draconis Combine was born. Since becoming equipped with BattleMechs, the Proserpina Hussars served as rapid-reaction units, constantly on the move - often staying on a planet for little more than a month or two before moving on.[1]
The various Hussar regiments including the Ninth made a point of regularly challenging Star League Defense Force units to training exercises, and while the balance of victories lay with the SLDF, the Hussars always represented a challenge and won a surprising number of victories. Unfortunately, the very mobility that was a hallmark of the Hussars was also a disadvantage when it came to ensuring that they were kept adequately supplied, as demands for spares and matériel could take months to catch up do the demanding unit - as could new and replacement personnel.[1]
In common with the other regiments of the Hussars, the soldiers of the Ninth were concerned primarily with being the best soldiers they could be; the average member of the Ninth viewed politics as distasteful, and the high level of confidence each had in their own abilities could lead to the Hussars fighting on past the point at which they should retreat, and taking heavier casualties as a result.[1]
Succession Wars[edit]
First Succession War[edit]
The Ninth Proserpina Hussars participated in the fighting along the Lyran Commonwealth border. The unit survived the deadly conflict and returned to their post on Santiago at the end of the war.[2]
Second Succession War[edit]
The Ninth Proserpina Hussars all fought in the Second Succession War. One notable engagement was the fighting on Kristiandsund against the Seventh Tikonov Lancers of the Capellan Confederation. The DCMS and Ninth Proserpina Hussars took advantage of the HPGs being turned off in Marik space by ComStar. The Confederation has a similar idea and thus one of few conflicts between House Liao and House Kurita occurred.[3]
They once against survived the fighting and were posted to Helen at the end of the war.[4]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of the 9th Proserpina Hussars | |||
Tactics[edit]
Star League Era[edit]
As a regiment within the Proserpina Hussars, the Ninth was trained to fight in a fast, hard-hitting style, based on a well-rounded approach to combined-arms warfare, which was further reinforced by the large number of officers within the regiment trained at either the Sun Tzu School of Combat or the University of Proserpina. To prove themselves capable of serving in the Hussars, and officer or soldier could be tested by the Commanding Officer of each regiment in multiday exercises during which those tested would have to demonstrate their ability to cope with highly fluid and mobile combat situations.[1]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Ninth Proserpina Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- - At this point in time the Tenth was based on Santiago and was supported by a single aerospace fighter wing, two jump infantry regiments equipped with lasers and SRMs and two hovertank regiments.[1]
2786–2821[edit]
Ninth Proserpina Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[5]
- - At this point in time the Tenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on Santiago and was operating at full strength.[5] In 2821 the unit was reduced to below half-strength.[5]
2830[edit]
Ninth Proserpina Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[6]
- - At this point in time the Tenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on Santiago and had rebuilt to just over three-quarters of full strength.[6]
2864[edit]
Ninth Proserpina Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[6]
- - At this point in time the Tenth was a medium-weight regiment stationed on Helen and was operating at below one-third of full strength.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 12: "Proserpina Hussars"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 137: "Deployment Table"
- ↑ Second Succession War, p. 49: "The Four-Front War: Operation Cookie Jar and The Comstar War (2837-2742)"
- ↑ Second Succession War, p. 97: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery: Deployment Table"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 First Succession War, p. 137: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Second Succession War, p. 97: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"