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| − | | | + | | Formed = [[2754]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp21">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 21: "Federated Suns March Militias"</ref> |
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| + | | Affiliation = [[Federated Suns]] | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Periphery March Militia]] | ||
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The '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' was responsible for defending the worlds of the Anjin Muerto Combat Region and Anjin Muerto Polymorphous Defense Zone. | The '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' was responsible for defending the worlds of the Anjin Muerto Combat Region and Anjin Muerto Polymorphous Defense Zone. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Formation === | === Formation === | ||
| − | In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' or Anjin Muerto CrMM was formed in [[2754]] as a result of the [[Preparedness Act]] enacted by [[First Prince]] [[ | + | In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' or Anjin Muerto CrMM was formed in [[2754]] as a result of the [[Preparedness Act]] enacted by [[First Prince]] [[Richard Davion]] in [[2735]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp3">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 3: "Strategic Update"</ref> Richard established a formal training program aimed at increasing the general readiness level of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] reserve forces and formalized the structure of the March Militias, bringing the planetary militias into a common structure.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> |
| − | + | Richard established a system whereby each of the Marches within the Federated Suns conducted internal wargames every two years, with those wargames being inspired by the [[Martial Olympiad]] conducted by the [[Star League Defense Force]] every four years. Each March Militia was formed as an ad hoc [[brigade]] drawing on the winners from each planetary militia across each Combat Region. These ad hoc brigades then competed against each other at the March level to earn the title of "Best Prepared" March Militia within each of the three Marches.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | |
| − | The wargames proved to be very popular and by [[2750]] the prestige that was associated with the "Best Prepared" title inspired troops in every combat region to give their best effort, with some commands making plans years in advance to try and ensure that they were ready. After the close of the 2754 games First Prince [[John Davion]] activated all of the combat region commands as federal troops and formed them into the March Militias; while this move was | + | The wargames proved to be very popular and by [[2750]] the prestige that was associated with the "Best Prepared" title inspired troops in every combat region to give their best effort, with some commands making plans years in advance to try and ensure that they were ready. After the close of the 2754 games First Prince [[John Davion]] activated all of the combat region commands as federal troops and formed them into the March Militias; while this move was controversial and provoked a flurry of judicial cases opposing the creation of the commands, it also added twenty [[BattleMech]]-equipped combat commands to the AFFS in a single stroke. Many of the planets that provided troops for the games were resentful of having their best militia troops pressed into federal service, and it would be [[2763]] before the last of the cases worked its way through the courts. With the final ruling going in favor of Prince John, he then moved to allay many of the fears expressed by the planets involved by laying down specific instructions that the March Militias wouldn't be deployed outside their home combat regions except under a small number of very rare and clearly defined exceptions.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> |
| − | Like the other Crucis March Militias the Anjin Muerto CrMM was well-equipped, much more so than the average [[Capellan March Militia]] or [[Draconis March Militia]], and soon established a constant training | + | Like the other Crucis March Militias the Anjin Muerto CrMM was well-equipped, much more so than the average [[Capellan March Militia]] or [[Draconis March Militia]], and soon established a constant training regimen. The Anjin Muerto CrMM was highly active, leading to a readiness level greater than might have been expected of a militia formation, and acted as a mobile reserve for the Anjin Muerto Combat Region and a staging ground through which planetary militia soldiers could move on into the AFFS, while retiring AFFS personnel moved into the March Militia to pass on their knowledge and experience.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> The Anjin Muerto CrMM was one of ten March Militia brigades founded within the Crucis March in 2754, with the other nine being the [[Bastian Crucis March Militia|Bastian]], [[Broken Wheel Crucis March Militia|Broken Wheel]], [[Islamabad Crucis March Militia|Islamabad]], [[Kestrel Crucis March Militia|Kestrel]], [[Malagrotta Crucis March Militia|Malagrotta]], [[Marlette Crucis March Militia|Marlette]], [[New Avalon Crucis March Militia|New Avalon]], [[Point Barrow Crucis March Militia|Point Barrow]] and [[Tsamma Crucis March Militia]]s.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A"/> |
=== Third Succession War === | === Third Succession War === | ||
| − | After petrochemicals were found on Okefenokee, the planet experienced a population boom. Explorers and adventurers arrived on the world hoping to make their fortune. Unfortunately the inhabitants resented this influx of profit | + | After petrochemicals were found on Okefenokee, the planet experienced a population boom. Explorers and adventurers arrived on the world hoping to make their fortune. Unfortunately the inhabitants resented this influx of profit seekers and began a guerrilla campaign to force them off-world. As a result, two regiments of Anjin Muerto CrMM infantry were stationed on Okefenokee to keep the peace, but after forty years of conflict the infantry units found themselves caught in the middle of the two factions. They also had to deal with the rise in piracy that the planet's new wealth attracted.<ref name=FMFS114/> |
===FedCom Civil War Era=== | ===FedCom Civil War Era=== | ||
| − | The unit was not involved in high profile battles of the [[FedCom Civil War]]. However, it | + | The unit was not involved in high profile battles of the [[FedCom Civil War]]. However, it was responsible for taking care of low-level hot spots in Combat Region. After the assassination of [[Arthur Steiner-Davion]] in 3062, the unit was involved in putting down the violence that broke out from his death on the unit's homeworld of [[Anjin Muerto]]. The neighboring worlds of [[Okefenokee]] and [[Crofton]] were similarly affected by uprisings that unit had to later combat. It was not until [[3066]] Lt. General Requin and Anjin Muerto CrMM could finally pacify the Combat Region. During this time, the unit faced pirate raids from the neighboring [[Tortuga Dominions]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 134: "Anjin Muerto CrMM"</ref> |
| − | After the assassination of [[Arthur Steiner-Davion]] in 3062, the unit was involved in putting down the violence that broke out from his death on the unit's homeworld of [[Anjin Muerto]]. The neighboring worlds of [[Okefenokee]] and [[Crofton]] were similarly | ||
Though the unit was in a relatively quiet area of the Federated Suns, it has lost approximately half the 'Mechs and armor units it possessed before the [[Jihad]]. These troops are being reassigned to rebuild the destroyed [[Marlette CrMM]]. Though the loss of so many troops is affecting their abilities, the fact that the command staff remains intact mitigates several of the problems that would otherwise occur.<ref name="fra17">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 17</ref> | Though the unit was in a relatively quiet area of the Federated Suns, it has lost approximately half the 'Mechs and armor units it possessed before the [[Jihad]]. These troops are being reassigned to rebuild the destroyed [[Marlette CrMM]]. Though the loss of so many troops is affecting their abilities, the fact that the command staff remains intact mitigates several of the problems that would otherwise occur.<ref name="fra17">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 17</ref> | ||
| − | After the formation of the [[Periphery March (Federated Suns)|Periphery March]], the Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia was renamed the '''Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia'''. This reflected the Anjin Muerto PDZ's new membership in the Periphery March. At the same time, the unit | + | After the formation of the [[Periphery March (Federated Suns)|Periphery March]], the Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia was renamed the '''Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia'''. This reflected the Anjin Muerto PDZ's new membership in the Periphery March. At the same time, the unit drew down to a [[Light Combat Team]]. Reduced to a third of its RCT size, the units that were stripped out of the Anjin Muerto PMM were used to rebuild the [[Hortense Periphery March Militia]] and the [[Marlette Crucis March Militia]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 67</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| − | + | |- | |
| − | + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | |
| − | + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | |
| − | + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | |
| − | + | |- | |
| − | + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' | |
| − | + | |- | |
| − | + | | [[Major General]]||[[David Trime]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HD138>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 138 (PDF version): "Anjin Muerto Combat Region"</ref> | |
| − | + | |- | |
| − | + | | [[Leftenant General]]||[[Mary Skipworth]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20Yp23>''20 Year Update'', p. 23: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> | |
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Leftenant General||[[George Kubas]]||[[3054]]<ref name=ORp16>''Objective Raids'', p. 16: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Leftenant General||[[Earl Renquin]]||[[3062]]<ref name=FMFS114>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 114: "Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia Profile"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Major General]]||[[Toren Kell]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMUp140>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 140: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Leftenant General||[[Rowena Leaven]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p72>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 72: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Leftenant General||[[Samantha Davion]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p94>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 94</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The militia frequently fights best in small formations, and their equipment in the form of jump | + | The militia frequently fights best in small formations, and their equipment in the form of jump-capable 'Mechs and hovercraft allowed them to surprise the enemy with unexpected mobility.<ref name=FMFS114/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
=== 2765 === | === 2765 === | ||
| − | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A">''Field Report 2765: | + | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 22: "Regimental Status"</ref> |
:- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | :- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
:- Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | :- Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
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:- One mobile artillery battalion<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | :- One mobile artillery battalion<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
:- Two aerospace wings, each of eighteen [[aerospace fighter]]s<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | :- Two aerospace wings, each of eighteen [[aerospace fighter]]s<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
| − | :- The Anjin Muerto CrMM was stationed on [[Giverny]] at this point in time.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A"/><ref name="FR2765:FSp29">''Field Report 2765: | + | :- The Anjin Muerto CrMM was stationed on [[Giverny]] at this point in time.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A"/><ref name="FR2765:FSp29">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 29: "Armed Forces Federated Suns Deployment Map 2765"</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | === 2786 - 2821=== | ||
| + | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Militia was a medium-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on Giverny.<ref name="FSWp134"/>In 2821 the unit was operating at just over half-strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === 2830 === | ||
| + | '''Anjin Muerto CrMM''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Anjin Muerto]] with an operational readiness of 73 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp95/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === 2864 === | ||
| + | '''Anjin Muerto CrMM''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp95/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Anjin Muerto]] with an operational readiness of 53 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp95/> | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=HD138/> | + | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HD138/> |
| − | * CO: Major General David Trime | + | :* CO: Major General David Trime<ref name=HD138/> |
| + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Anjin Muerto]].<ref name=HD138/> | ||
===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' Anjin Muerto CrMM''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name= | + | ''' Anjin Muerto CrMM''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p136/> |
| + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Anjin Muerto]].<ref name=HWo3039p136>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 136</ref> | ||
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20yup23/> |
| − | * CO: Leftenant General Mary Skipworth | + | :* CO: Leftenant General Mary Skipworth<ref name=20yup23/> |
| + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Anjin Muerto]].<ref name=20yup23>''20 Year Update'', p. 23</ref> | ||
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=OpjRp16/> |
| − | * CO: Leftenant General George Kubas | + | :* CO: Leftenant General George Kubas<ref name=OpjRp16/> |
| + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Anjin Muerto]].<ref name=OpjRp16>''Objective Raids'', p. 16</ref> | ||
===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
'''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS114/> | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS114/> | ||
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Leftenant General [[Earl Renquin]] |
| − | '''Anjin Muerto | + | '''Anjin Muerto CrMM Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS114/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Leftenant General [[Stella Dee]] |
'''Anjin Muerto Armor [[Brigade]]''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS114/> | '''Anjin Muerto Armor [[Brigade]]''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS114/> | ||
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Leftenant General [[Quentin Rathcaven]] |
'''Anjin Muerto Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS114/> | '''Anjin Muerto Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS114/> | ||
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Leftenant General [[Marta Andrews]] |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp140/> | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp140/> | ||
| − | * CO: Major General Toren Kell | + | * CO: Major General [[Toren Kell]] |
| − | '''Anjin Muerto CrMM Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp140/> | + | '''Anjin Muerto CrMM Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp140/> |
| − | * CO: Leftenant Colonel Ulio Tam | + | * CO: Leftenant Colonel [[Ulio Tam]] |
| − | '''Anjin Muerto CrMM Armor Brigade''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp140/> | + | '''Anjin Muerto CrMM Armor Brigade''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp140/> |
| − | * CO: Leftenant General Fin Petrucci | + | * CO: Leftenant General [[Fin Petrucci]] |
| − | '''Anjin Muerto CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp140/> | + | '''Anjin Muerto CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp140/> |
| − | * CO: Leftenant General Teresa Spenner | + | * CO: Leftenant General [[Teresa Spenner]] |
===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
| − | The ROaR program saw nearly fifty percent of their BattleMech and combat vehicle assets reassigned to recreate another Crucis March Militia unit. The new Anjin Muerto CrMM LCT remained at 85% of their pre-Jihad effectiveness.<ref name="fra17"/> | + | '''Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia RCT ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=“fraffs16“>''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 16</ref> |
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Anjin Muerto]].<ref name=“fraffs16“/> The ROaR program saw nearly fifty percent of their BattleMech and combat vehicle assets reassigned to recreate another Crucis March Militia unit. The new Anjin Muerto CrMM LCT remained at 85% of their pre-Jihad effectiveness.<ref name="fra17"/> | ||
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
| − | '''Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia LCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p72/> | + | '''Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia LCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p72/> |
| − | * CO: Leftenant General Rowena Leaven | + | * CO: Leftenant General [[Rowena Leaven]] |
| + | |||
| + | '''Anjin Muerto PMM Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p72/> | ||
| + | * CO: Colonel [[Ursa Donnachie]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Anjin Muerto PMM Armor Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p72/> | ||
| + | * CO: Major General [[Adonis Pomphrey]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Anjin Muerto PMM Infantry Brigade''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p72/> | ||
| + | * CO: Major General [[Nadezhda Ivanov]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===3145=== | ||
| + | '''Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p94/> | ||
| + | * CO: Leftenant General [[Samantha Davion]] | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Aerospace Wing''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p94/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: [[Commodore]] [[Robert Ambrose]] |
| − | ''' | + | '''Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p94/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Leftenant General [[Kira Sheridan]] |
| − | ''' | + | '''Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3145p94/> |
| − | + | * CO: Leftenant General [[Anna Homan]] | |
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Crucis March Militia -Brigade logo.png|Insignia of the Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * ''Field Report 2765: AFFS'' attributes the Preparedness Act of 2735 to both [[Richard Davion]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3"/> and [[Roger Davion (27th c.)|Roger Davion]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> Because other sources indicate that Richard Davion was First Prince in 2735, and that Roger Davion died in 2703, the latter attribution is probably an error. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
* ''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Report 2765: | + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' |
| + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
[[Category: Federated Suns Militia Commands|Periphery March Militia, Anjin Muerto]] | [[Category: Federated Suns Militia Commands|Periphery March Militia, Anjin Muerto]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:09, 26 January 2024
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| Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia | |
| Formed | 2754[1] |
| Affiliation | Federated Suns |
| Parent Command | Periphery March Militia |
The Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia was responsible for defending the worlds of the Anjin Muerto Combat Region and Anjin Muerto Polymorphous Defense Zone.
Contents
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
In common with the other March Militias found across the Federated Suns, the Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia or Anjin Muerto CrMM was formed in 2754 as a result of the Preparedness Act enacted by First Prince Richard Davion in 2735.[2] Richard established a formal training program aimed at increasing the general readiness level of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns reserve forces and formalized the structure of the March Militias, bringing the planetary militias into a common structure.[1]
Richard established a system whereby each of the Marches within the Federated Suns conducted internal wargames every two years, with those wargames being inspired by the Martial Olympiad conducted by the Star League Defense Force every four years. Each March Militia was formed as an ad hoc brigade drawing on the winners from each planetary militia across each Combat Region. These ad hoc brigades then competed against each other at the March level to earn the title of "Best Prepared" March Militia within each of the three Marches.[1]
The wargames proved to be very popular and by 2750 the prestige that was associated with the "Best Prepared" title inspired troops in every combat region to give their best effort, with some commands making plans years in advance to try and ensure that they were ready. After the close of the 2754 games First Prince John Davion activated all of the combat region commands as federal troops and formed them into the March Militias; while this move was controversial and provoked a flurry of judicial cases opposing the creation of the commands, it also added twenty BattleMech-equipped combat commands to the AFFS in a single stroke. Many of the planets that provided troops for the games were resentful of having their best militia troops pressed into federal service, and it would be 2763 before the last of the cases worked its way through the courts. With the final ruling going in favor of Prince John, he then moved to allay many of the fears expressed by the planets involved by laying down specific instructions that the March Militias wouldn't be deployed outside their home combat regions except under a small number of very rare and clearly defined exceptions.[1]
Like the other Crucis March Militias the Anjin Muerto CrMM was well-equipped, much more so than the average Capellan March Militia or Draconis March Militia, and soon established a constant training regimen. The Anjin Muerto CrMM was highly active, leading to a readiness level greater than might have been expected of a militia formation, and acted as a mobile reserve for the Anjin Muerto Combat Region and a staging ground through which planetary militia soldiers could move on into the AFFS, while retiring AFFS personnel moved into the March Militia to pass on their knowledge and experience.[1] The Anjin Muerto CrMM was one of ten March Militia brigades founded within the Crucis March in 2754, with the other nine being the Bastian, Broken Wheel, Islamabad, Kestrel, Malagrotta, Marlette, New Avalon, Point Barrow and Tsamma Crucis March Militias.[3]
Third Succession War[edit]
After petrochemicals were found on Okefenokee, the planet experienced a population boom. Explorers and adventurers arrived on the world hoping to make their fortune. Unfortunately the inhabitants resented this influx of profit seekers and began a guerrilla campaign to force them off-world. As a result, two regiments of Anjin Muerto CrMM infantry were stationed on Okefenokee to keep the peace, but after forty years of conflict the infantry units found themselves caught in the middle of the two factions. They also had to deal with the rise in piracy that the planet's new wealth attracted.[4]
FedCom Civil War Era[edit]
The unit was not involved in high profile battles of the FedCom Civil War. However, it was responsible for taking care of low-level hot spots in Combat Region. After the assassination of Arthur Steiner-Davion in 3062, the unit was involved in putting down the violence that broke out from his death on the unit's homeworld of Anjin Muerto. The neighboring worlds of Okefenokee and Crofton were similarly affected by uprisings that unit had to later combat. It was not until 3066 Lt. General Requin and Anjin Muerto CrMM could finally pacify the Combat Region. During this time, the unit faced pirate raids from the neighboring Tortuga Dominions.[5]
Though the unit was in a relatively quiet area of the Federated Suns, it has lost approximately half the 'Mechs and armor units it possessed before the Jihad. These troops are being reassigned to rebuild the destroyed Marlette CrMM. Though the loss of so many troops is affecting their abilities, the fact that the command staff remains intact mitigates several of the problems that would otherwise occur.[6]
After the formation of the Periphery March, the Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia was renamed the Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia. This reflected the Anjin Muerto PDZ's new membership in the Periphery March. At the same time, the unit drew down to a Light Combat Team. Reduced to a third of its RCT size, the units that were stripped out of the Anjin Muerto PMM were used to rebuild the Hortense Periphery March Militia and the Marlette Crucis March Militia.[7]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia | |||
| Major General | David Trime | 3025[8] | |
| Leftenant General | Mary Skipworth | 3050[9] | |
| Leftenant General | George Kubas | 3054[10] | |
| Leftenant General | Earl Renquin | 3062[4] | |
| Major General | Toren Kell | 3067[11] | |
| Commanding Officers of the Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia | |||
| Leftenant General | Rowena Leaven | 3085[12] | |
| Leftenant General | Samantha Davion | 3145[13] | |
Tactics[edit]
The militia frequently fights best in small formations, and their equipment in the form of jump-capable 'Mechs and hovercraft allowed them to surprise the enemy with unexpected mobility.[4]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[3]
- - One BattleMech regiment[1]
- - Two armor regiments[1]
- - Three infantry regiments[1]
- - One mobile artillery battalion[1]
- - Two aerospace wings, each of eighteen aerospace fighters[1]
- - The Anjin Muerto CrMM was stationed on Giverny at this point in time.[3][14]
2786 - 2821[edit]
Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[15]
- - At this point in time the Militia was a medium-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on Giverny.[15]In 2821 the unit was operating at just over half-strength.[15]
2830[edit]
Anjin Muerto CrMM (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[16]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Anjin Muerto with an operational readiness of 73 percent.[16]
2864[edit]
Anjin Muerto CrMM (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[16]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Anjin Muerto with an operational readiness of 53 percent.[16]
3025[edit]
Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Major General David Trime[8]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Anjin Muerto.[8]
3040[edit]
Anjin Muerto CrMM (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[17]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Anjin Muerto.[17]
3050[edit]
Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[18]
- CO: Leftenant General Mary Skipworth[18]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Anjin Muerto.[18]
3054[edit]
Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[19]
- CO: Leftenant General George Kubas[19]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Anjin Muerto.[19]
3062[edit]
Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Leftenant General Earl Renquin
Anjin Muerto CrMM Aerospace Wing (1 Wing (Military Unit)/Regular/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Leftenant General Stella Dee
Anjin Muerto Armor Brigade (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Leftenant General Quentin Rathcaven
Anjin Muerto Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Leftenant General Marta Andrews
3067[edit]
Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia (Regular/Reliable)[11]
- CO: Major General Toren Kell
Anjin Muerto CrMM Aerospace (Wing/Regular/Reliable)[11]
- CO: Leftenant Colonel Ulio Tam
Anjin Muerto CrMM Armor Brigade (Regular/Questionable)[11]
- CO: Leftenant General Fin Petrucci
Anjin Muerto CrMM Infantry Brigade (Green/Reliable)[11]
- CO: Leftenant General Teresa Spenner
3079[edit]
Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia RCT (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[20]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Anjin Muerto.[20] The ROaR program saw nearly fifty percent of their BattleMech and combat vehicle assets reassigned to recreate another Crucis March Militia unit. The new Anjin Muerto CrMM LCT remained at 85% of their pre-Jihad effectiveness.[6]
3085[edit]
Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia LCT (Regular/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Leftenant General Rowena Leaven
Anjin Muerto PMM Aerospace (Wing/Regular/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Colonel Ursa Donnachie
Anjin Muerto PMM Armor Brigade (Regular/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Major General Adonis Pomphrey
Anjin Muerto PMM Infantry Brigade (Veteran/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Major General Nadezhda Ivanov
3145[edit]
Anjin Muerto Periphery March Militia (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Leftenant General Samantha Davion
Aerospace Wing (Regular/Reliable)[13]
Armor Brigade (Veteran/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Leftenant General Kira Sheridan
Infantry Brigade (Regular/Questionable)[13]
- CO: Leftenant General Anna Homan
Gallery[edit]
Insignia of the Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia
Notes[edit]
- Field Report 2765: AFFS attributes the Preparedness Act of 2735 to both Richard Davion[2] and Roger Davion.[1] Because other sources indicate that Richard Davion was First Prince in 2735, and that Roger Davion died in 2703, the latter attribution is probably an error.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Field Report 2765: AFFS, p. 21: "Federated Suns March Militias"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Report 2765: AFFS, p. 3: "Strategic Update"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Field Report 2765: AFFS, p. 22: "Regimental Status"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 114: "Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia Profile"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 134: "Anjin Muerto CrMM"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Report: AFFS, p. 17
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 67
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 138 (PDF version): "Anjin Muerto Combat Region"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 23: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 16: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 140: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 72: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 94
- ↑ Field Report 2765: AFFS, p. 29: "Armed Forces Federated Suns Deployment Map 2765"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 First Succession War, p. 134: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Second Succession War, p. 95
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 136
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 20 Year Update, p. 23
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Objective Raids, p. 16
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Field Report: AFFS, p. 16