Armed Forces of the Federated Suns

The Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS) is the military branch of the Federated Suns, the Successor State ruled for most of its history by House Davion. After 3054, it was integrated into the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth (AFFC). This organization was short-lived, however, as the AFFC was largely folded back into the Federated Suns State Command after the Lyran secession in 3057. Ten years later, the AFFC was renamed the AFFS in conjunction with the renaming of the nation.

Organization

Most units within the AFFS, with the notable exception of the Ceti Hussars, are organized around a BattleMech regiment, which is roughly 108 'Mechs. To this regiment, conventional vehicles (tanks, V.T.O.L.s, etc.), artillery, infantry, and even aerospace fighters that complement the 'Mechs are traditionally attached. In some units, however, the AFFS took this a step further.

Many units within the AFFS are Regimental Combat Teams (RCTs). Front-line RCTs are composed of one 'Mech regiment, three of vehicles, a battalion of artillery, five regiments of infantry, and a fighter wing. Second-line, or militia, RCTs are usually composed of smaller numbers of these supporting forces. Front-line RCTs are usually commanded by a Marshal.

Command Structure

The AFFS has several layers of command. The first is that of the national authority. Headquarted in the Fox's Den on New Avalon, the Prince and his or her military advisers can effectively control the entirety of the AFFS from the high-tech command bunker. The top layer often concerns itself with matters of overall strategy, planning, and force readiness.

Often, responsibility for localized deployment of military forces belongs to the regional commanders. The Federated Suns is broken into three Marches: the interior Crucis March and the border areas of the Capellan March and Draconis March (though in Dark Ages, there is a fourth March: the Periphery March), which are commanded by Field Marshals. These Marches are further subdivided into Operations Areas: three for the Crucis March and two each for the Capellan and Draconis Marches, which are also commanded by Field Marshals. Within the Crucis March, these OAs are further subdivided into traditional Combat Theaters. On the border Marches, however, the OAs are broken down into Polymorphous Defense Zones (PDZs). Regardless of the name, these regions are commanded by Marshals.

Finally, the AFFS also has brigade commanders. Largely concerned with matters of supply, orders for troop movements that originate from New Avalon pass through brigade commanders. Brigade commanders often hold other roles within the AFFS, such as Field Marshal Andrew Terlecki, Jr. who, in addition to commanding the Deneb Light Cavalry, was named director of the Crucis March in 3067.

Prince

The head of AFFS is the First Prince of the Federated Suns who is also the Supreme Marshal of the AFFS. Since the Prince must serve five years in the AFFS in order to become Prince, the AFFS has a long tradition of able leadership and whole-hearted support from the sovereign of the realm. Note that, regardless of the sex of the leader, the title remains "Prince".

Prince's Champion

Traditionally, the Prince names a Champion who is essentially his or her regent of the AFFS, though the Prince maintains sole authority. The Champion functions as a sort of vice-president, chairing Council meetings when the Prince is unavailable. The Champion is also the chief military adviser to the Prince.

Marshal of the Armies

Whereas the Prince is responsible for the broad strategic goals of the AFFS, the Marshal of the Armies is responsible for carrying out those goals. Since they are both responsible for the AFFS, the duties of the MotA and Prince's Champion tend to overlap. "First Princess" Katherine used this to confuse the command structure in order to ensure loyalty to her. With the ascension of Regent Yvonne, however, the two offices became united in the person of Jackson Davion. In the 3130s, however, Prince Harrison again divided the two offices, a situation Caleb has seen fit to perpetuate.

High Command

While technically an advisory body, the High Command is made up of the leaders of various departments within the AFFS. These include the chiefs of Strategy and Tactics, Military Education, Quartermaster, and Military Intelligence. As such, it would be foolish for the Prince to fail to heed the High Command's advice.

Units of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns

The AFFS is primarily broken down into Corps, though some free regiments and brigades do exist. Only BattleMech units are listed below; conventional forces are considered attached to BattleMech commands for convenience.

Active Corps/Brigades

These brigades are active as of 3079.

Federate Suns Armored Cavalry

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Main article: Federated Suns Armored Cavalry

The personal project of Prince Ian Davion, the 1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry is a medium-weight formation which specializes speed and firepower. The unit has seen almost constant combat through raiding missions on the Capellan border.

Federated Suns Lancers

Main article: 1st Federated Suns Lancers

Kestrel Grenadiers

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Main article: 1st Kestrel Grenadiers

The 1st Kestrel Grenadiers were the personal guards of the Duke of Kestrel. After the Fourth Succession War, the Grenadiers received Capellan defectors assigned by Prince Hanse Davion, bringing the unit to regimental combat team strength. After training quickly, the unit has deployed twice, against the Draconis Combine and Clan Smoke Jaguar. Both times, the Grenadiers have demonstrated their elite status.

New Ivaarsen Chasseurs

Main article: New Ivaarsen Chasseurs

The guardians of the Stephenson family of New Ivaarsen, the New Ivaarsen Chasseurs are loyal to the Duke and the AFFS. The unit may be considered poorly equipped, but only because MechWarriors within the unit have routinely refused upgrades to their family legacies.

New Ivaarsen Chasseurs
File:2nd New Ivaarsen Chausseurs.jpg	1st New Ivaarsen Chasseurs 2nd New Ivaarsen Chasseurs

Royal Cavaliers

Main article: Royal Cavaliers

Avalon Hussars

Main article: Avalon Hussars

Avalon Hussars
Formed	2317
Nickname	Honored Service
Affiliation	Federated Suns
Parent Command	AFFS

The Avalon Hussars are the descendants of the Terran Alliance Marines that served on the world of New Avalon in the early age of human extraterrestrial colonization. The unit decided to defend New Avalon after being stranded by the Demarcation Declaration, and pledged their loyalty to Lucien Davion when the Crucis Reach joined the Federated Suns. The First Avalon Hussars - "The Sword Of The Prince" - are the oldest fighting force in the Federated Suns, having formed on that day in 2317 from a Terran armor regiment. Since the Hussars are a large force and usually loyal to House Davion and the Federated Suns, they are well equipped. At its zenith, the Avalon Hussars defended the entire Combine border with 26 BattleMech regiments and 32 conventional regiments.

History

Founding

The oldest standing military unit in the military of the Federated Suns, the Avalon Hussars brigade was formed around the Terran Alliance marine brigade that found itself stranded on New Avalon during the withdrawal of the Alliance government following the Demarcation Declaration. The Avalon Hussars were initially founded as a brigade of approximately eight regiments around the time of the founding of the Federated Suns in 2317; the Fourth and Eighth Avalon Hussars were designated as the assault backups to the original brigade, and the first regiment to be founded following the destruction of an existing regiment was the Ninth Avalon Hussars, founded to replace the Third Avalon Hussars, who were destroyed in the 2360s.

Age of War

The Fourth Avalon Hussars were the lead AFFS unit during the fighting between the Federated Suns and Terran Hegemony in 2449 over control of Kentares IV. The conflict marked the first deployment of the Manatee-class 'Mech transport by the Hegemony, which allowed the Hegemony Armed Forces to make early gains; however, the Fourth took advantage of the light armor and weapons of the Manatees to down several of the DropShips as they attempted to land. The discovery of this flaw by the Hussars led to the Hegemony discontinuing production of the Manatee and the development of new 'Mech transports.

Prior to the end of the Age of War, at least thirty regiments of Avalon Hussars had been created at one time or another - and possibly as many as thirty-three, as the Thirty-fourth Avalon Hussars were founded in the twenty-seventh century. When the Star League formed in 2571, shortly before the Reunification War the Avalon Hussars brigade was fourteen regiments strong, but the ties back to Terra were strong enough that six regiments - the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Tenth, Fifteenth and Eighteenth Hussars - joined the Star League Defense Force when it formed. The Hussars were proud enough of this that the brigade headquarters refused to build new regiments with the numbers of those who had joined the SLDF, instead marking them as simply being on detached duty, and it would be more than half a millennium before new units would be created with the designation of any of these regiments. First Prince Alexander Davion transferred thirty-seven regiments of ground forces to the nascent SLDF, with the Avalon Hussars regiments making up just under a sixth of the total number; the majority of those provided to the SLDF were units of questionable loyalty - the entire of the former Terran Brigade, who had once guarded the Terran March and resented Alexander's reforms after the Davion Civil War, half of the Syrtis Fusiliers, who had stood against Alexander during the Civil War, and a smattering of private regiments, making the Hussars a notable exception among their peers.

Star League Era

During the Star League Era the Avalon Hussars participated in the Second Hidden War by invading several Draconis Combine systems to draw the DCMS away from the Draconis March. The Avalon Hussars served primarily in the Draconis March, and during the Second Hidden War the First Hussars would serve with distinction, with First Prince Joseph Davion taking personal command of the 1st in at least one battle. Unfortunately the presence of the First Prince would hamper combat actions by the first, and despite performing above expectations the Hussars were unable to prevent Prince Joseph dying in combat. The First Avalon Hussars were then directly involved in Operation SMOTHER, with the Hussars assisting the 160th BattleMech Division on Royal.

Prior to the Council Edict of 2650, additional regiments of the Avalon Hussars had been formed above the brigades Age of War roster, but many commands were deactivated following the edict and the brigade reduced in size down to fourteen active regiments over time. When the Star League Council repealed the Council Edict of 2650 the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns began expanding rapidly, and the Avalon Hussars were the first brigade to undergo a large-scale expansion. Eleven regiments were reactivated by First Prince John Davion; the Prince also authorized the formation of the Fifty-sixth, bringing the brigade up to a strength of twenty-six units by 2765 (and suggesting that prior to the Council Edict of 2650, the regiments of the Avalon Hussars had increased potentially as far as the Fifty-fifth Avalon Hussars). Nine of the eleven regiments known to have been reactivated during the rapid buildup after the repeal of the Council Edict of 2650 were the Twenty-second, Twenty-third, Twenty-seventh, Twenty-eighth, Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth, thirty-fifth, Forty-first and Forty-second Avalon Hussars.

During this period of the Avalon Hussars' history the make-up of each unit emphasized two things: flexibility and mobility. The expectation was that any unit of Avalon Hussars could operate on eight hours notice to move, although few units could actually achieve that stringent target. The Hussars largely lacked permanently-assigned conventional units, making it harder to meet this target as they were often forced to rely on conventional units assigned to them for operations or on local planetary forces. Each Hussars unit had an aerospace wing assigned to it, but those units acted primarily as ground support units, making the Hussars highly dependent on the Federated Suns Navy when it came to security during transits.

After the end of the Amaris Civil War, with the Terran Hegemony in a parlous state and numerous Hegemony worlds being annexed by the Great Houses, the AFFS persuaded elements of thirteen different SLDF commands to defect and take up employment with the Federated Suns. A regiment of SLDF personnel recruited from the 200th Jump Infantry Division - previously a part of XLVII Corps, in what had been the SLDF Twentieth Army - were folded into the Forty-first and Forty-second Avalon Hussars.

First Succession War

The Avalon Hussars played a crucial role during the First Succession War when they stalled the Kurita advance into Davion space. The Seventeenth Hussars are notable for destroying huge stocks of Kurita supplies on New Rhodes III. Having mustered twenty-six regiments immediately before the First Succession War broke out, seven regiments were lost in action during the war - the Thirteenth, Sixteenth, Twenty-eighth, Thirty-eighth, Forty-second, Forty-fifth and Fifty-sixth Avalon Hussars.

Third Succession War

The Fourth Hussars defeated two Kurita Mech regiments on Colia in 2872, which were suffering from severe supply problems. The Second Hussars under the leadership of Joseph Davion II engaged the Third Sword of Light on Robinson during the Third Succession War and forced them off-world. The defeat of the elite Third Sword prompted the assassination of Coordinator Miyogi Kurita.

The first three Succession Wars exerted a heavy toll on the Avalon Hussars; although a number of commands had been rebuilt and reactivated during the three centuries of warfare, by the end of the Third Succession War, the brigade had dwindled from the more than thirty commands that had existed at the introduction of the BattleMech to just eight commands - the Eleventh, Seventeenth, Twentieth, Twenty-second, Thirty-third, Thirty-ninth, Forty-first and Forty-second Avalon Hussars. Of the original eight regiments that formed the Avalon Hussars when the brigade first mustered at the founding of the Federated Suns, none had survived.

Hussar regiments also participated in Operation RAT and the War of 3039. After the siege of New Avalon the Avalon Hussars were in a bad place mentally. At least one regiment fell apart due to internal tensions. The Jihad and the need to focus on a common enemy gave the Hussars new purpose, and by the time the Jihad ended, the Avalon Hussars were back to the skilled force they had been prior to the FedCom Civil War.

Jihad Era

The Avalon Hussars were the first AFFS unit to undergo the reorganization from RCT to the Light Combat Team. By 3079 they were familiar with the changes needed in tactics and had become the showpiece unit for the new formation. In 3085 the entire Avalon Hussars brigade was organized along the Light Combat Team model and were judged as effective as they had been in the pre-Jihad era.

Dark Age Era

The Avalon Hussars rebuilt by adding new Light Combat Teams to their rolls. These new units were able to quickly deploy around the Federated Suns, and as such became workhorse formations that saw action in many areas. They had nine units in action by the time the Capellan Confederation and Draconis Combine invaded the Federated Suns. Three units were completely destroyed, but the remaining Hussars units were involved in some of the heaviest fighting along both fronts.

Officers

Rank	Name	Command
Commanding Officers of the Avalon Hussars
Field Marshal	Roger Waters	3056 -
Admiral	Solomon D'Angelo

Tactics

Different per Unit.

Units of the Avalon Hussars

• 1st Avalon Hussars †
• 2nd Avalon Hussars
• 3rd Avalon Hussars
• 4th Avalon Hussars
• 5th Avalon Hussars
• 6th Avalon Hussars
• 7th Avalon Hussars
• 8th Avalon Hussars
• 9th Avalon Hussars
• 10th Avalon Hussars
• 11th Avalon Hussars
• 12th Avalon Hussars
• 13th Avalon Hussars
• 14th Avalon Hussars
• 15th Avalon Hussars
• 16th Avalon Hussars
• 17th Avalon Hussars
• 18th Avalon Hussars
• 20th Avalon Hussars
• 22nd Avalon Hussars
• 23rd Avalon Hussars
• 26th Avalon Hussars
• 27th Avalon Hussars
• 28th Avalon Hussars
• 33rd Avalon Hussars
• 34th Avalon Hussars
• 35th Avalon Hussars
• 36th Avalon Hussars
• 38th Avalon Hussars
• 39th Avalon Hussars
• 41st Avalon Hussars
• 42nd Avalon Hussars
• 45th Avalon Hussars
• 56th Avalon Hussars

Unit Notes

• The 1st Hussars participated in Operation Roland’s Horn in 2930. Revived as an LCT during the Jihad.
• The 2nd Hussars was destroyed during the 3rd Succession War, revived as an LCT during the Jihad.
• The 3rd Hussars was destroyed in the 2360s
• The 4th Hussars attempted to recapture Kentares IV from the Terran Hegemony in 2449.
• The 5th Hussars joined the Star League Defense Force, active during the Dark Age era.
• The 6th Hussars joined the Star League Defense Force.
• The 7th Avalon Hussars joined the Star League Defense Force
• The 8th Avalon Hussars was active during the Dark Age era.
• The 9th Avalon Hussars]] - Destroyed during the Second Succession War
• The 10th Hussars joined the Star League Defense Force active during the Dark Age era
• The 12th Hussars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.
• The 13th Hussars was destroyed during the First Succession War
• The 14th Hussars was destroyed during the Second Succession War
• The 15th Hussars joined the Star League Defense Force
• The 16th Avalon Hussars]] - Destroyed during the First Succession War
• The 17th Hussars was active during the Dark Age era.
• The 18th Hussars joined the Star League Defense Force
• The 20th Hussars was active during the Dark Age era.
• The 23rd Hussars was destroyed during the Second Succession War
• The 26th Hussars was destroyed during the Second Succession War
• The 27th Hussars was active in 2765
• The 28th Hussars was destroyed during the First Succession War
• The 33rd Hussars was destroyed during the Clan Invasion
• The 34th Hussars was destroyed during the Second Succession War; and reorganized into the 42nd Hussars rebuilt and then destroyed during the Third Succession War, and reorganized into the 42nd Hussars
• The 35th Hussars was active in 2765.
• The 36th Hussars was destroyed during the Third Succession War and reorganized into the 42nd Hussars
• The 38th Avalon Hussars was destroyed during the First Succession War
• The 39th Hussars was destroyed at Talon by Capellan forces
• The 42nd Hussars was destroyed during the First Succession War; reactivated during the Third Succession War
• The 45th Hussars was destroyed during the First Succession War
• The 56th Hussars was destroyed during the First Succession War

Uniforms

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  Avalon Hussars MechWarrior

Color Scheme

The Hussar use light gray and unit-specific highlights for ceremonial duties.

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  Parade colors of the 17th Avalon Hussars

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  BattleMaster of the 33rd Avalon Hussars

Unit Insignia

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  Original Avalon Hussars brigade insignia

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  11th Avalon Hussars

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  17th Avalon Hussars (original)

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  17th Avalon Hussars (ca. 3062)

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  20th Avalon Hussars

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  22nd Avalon Hussars

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  33rd Avalon Hussars (original)

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  33rd Avalon Hussars (ca. 3025)

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  39th Avalon Hussars

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  41st Avalon Hussars

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  42nd Avalon Hussars

Notes

It was noted by one of the BattleTech Developers that the Avalon Hussars have served the Federated Suns since 2399:

“	Honestly, not that big. The original House Books does list some figures for a couple of Houses during their peak at the 1st Succession War. Remember that the Avalon Hussars has served from the Age of War (2399) to now, which leaves room for a lot of units to be destroyed and created.	”
	— Øystein Tvedten, BattleTech Developer, 13 Jul 2012

Bibliography

• Era Report: 2750
• Field Manual: 3085
• Field Manual: 3145
• Field Manual: Federated Suns
• Field Manual: Updates
• Field Report: AFFS
• Field Report 2765: AFFS
• First Succession War
• Historical: Reunification War
• House Davion (The Federated Suns)
• Second Succession War
• Technical Readout: 3026, Revised Edition
• Technical Readout: 3075

Avalon Hussars
Insignia of the Avalon Hussars	11th Avalon Hussars 17th Avalon Hussars 20th Avalon Hussars 22nd Avalon Hussars 33rd Avalon Hussars	34th Avalon Hussars 39th Avalon Hussars 41st Avalon Hussars 42nd Avalon Hussars

Ceti Hussars

Main article: Ceti Hussars

Ceti Hussars
Formed	Star League Era
Affiliation	Federated Suns
Parent Command	AFFS

The Ceti Hussars are a group of units that were patterned on the Light Horse regiments of the Star League Defense Force and which were created specifically for conducting short raids.</onlyinclude>

History

Star League Era

The Ceti Hussars were the first serious attempt made by any of the Great Houses to emulate an SLDF light horse unit. When the First Ceti Hussars were formed, the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns threw resources at the command, which was able to take its pick of personnel and equipment - partly because the formation of the Ceti Hussars was a direct reaction to the lack of coordination shown between the various branches of the AFFS during the War of Davion Succession. This level of predetermination in the formation of the Hussars was a sharp contrast to the light horse-style regiments of the other Great Houses, whose formation had been more incidental or accidental.

The importance of the Ceti Hussars waxed and waned during the late Star League era, with the AFFS High Command reducing their support for the Hussars in later years; the Hussars didn't expand beyond the First during the Star League era, but the High Command had also stopped short of disbanding the regiment or dividing it into the more traditional mono-type sub-units, although that didn't stop others attempting to separate out components of the command for actions, including the Duke of the Capellan March, who attempted to have the BattleMech component of the Hussars undertake actions independently.

By 2765, appointment to the Ceti Hussars was available only by request; while this reduced the number of potential recruits into the brigade, it also ensured that those who did join were committed to the Hussars and their tactics. The Hussars continued to practice open messes, encouraging all personnel to dine together regardless of rank or branch of service, prompting a feeling of equality; this played an important factor in keeping the Hussars active, producing a high level of morale within the regiment and a reenlistment rate equal to that of the Davion Brigade of Guards.

Though successful, the experiment was almost abandoned. At the outset of the Amaris Civil War, the units' value became clear, and its ranks were bolstered with former Star League Defense Force soldiers that did not follow Aleksandr Kerensky into the Deep Periphery. The Ceti Hussars' tactics and regimental combat team organization proved its value, especially during the Third Succession War. Each Hussar Regiment was divided into three small units each centered around a BattleMech Battalion.

The Succession Wars

The Hussars were highly regarded by the St. Ives Compact. They were used as the model for the St. Ives Janissaries.

The Jihad

During the Jihad, the First Ceti Hussars lost nearly 90% of their forces at Rio. The survivors joined the Princess-Regent as part of her defense routine. The Third Ceti Hussars were driven off of Taygeta during Operation THUNDERSTRIKE, taking heavy losses. They moved to New Syrtis to defend that world, and the brutal house to house fighting further depleted their numbers, particularly in the command staff. The Third's survivors were rolled into the Second Ceti Hussars to make up combat losses in that organization. The First and Third were deactivated until replacement troops were available.

The Dark Age

When the Light Combat Team concept was introduced after the Jihad the AFFS High Command used the tactics developed by the Ceti Hussars as the training doctrine for the new units. After rebuilding, most of the Ceti Hussar regiments participated in Operation MATADOR. In 3085 the Ceti Hussars were organized as Light Combat Teams.

During the Draconis Combine's assault on the Federated Suns, the Third Ceti Hussars were destroyed on Deshler and the Fifth was destroyed on Palmyra. The First and Second Ceti Hussars were stationed in the Draconis March, while the Fourth remained in the Capellan March.

Officers

Rank	Name	Command
Commanding Officers of the Ceti Hussars
Field Marshal	Vance Lamont	3067
Field Marshal	Kellie Lee-Merrow	3085

Tactics

Different per Unit.

Units of the Ceti Hussars

• 1st Ceti Hussars
• 2nd Ceti Hussars
• 3rd Ceti Hussars
• 4th Ceti Hussars
• 5th Ceti Hussars
• 6th Ceti Hussars

Notes

• The Fourth Hussars was formed from the Lexington Combat Group in 3077.

Color Scheme and Unit Insignia

The unit uses dark blue with red or light blue highlights during ceremonial duties.

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  Original brigade insignia of the Ceti Hussars, ca. 2765

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  Updated brigade insignia of the Ceti Hussars, ca. 3062

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  1st Ceti Hussars

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  2nd Ceti Hussars

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  3rd Ceti Hussars

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  Partisan Tank of the 3rd Ceti Hussars

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  Enforcer in Ceti Hussars' colors

Bibliography

• Field Manual: 3085
• Field Manual: 3145
• Field Manual: Federated Suns
• Field Manual: Updates
• Field Report: AFFS
• Field Report 2765: AFFS
• Handbook: House Liao
• Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers

Ceti Hussars
Insignia of the Ceti Hussars	1st Ceti Hussars 2nd Ceti Hussars 3rd Ceti Hussars

Crucis Lancers

Main article: Crucis Lancers

Crucis Lancers
After General Kerensky's exodus, some Star League soldiers remained in the Inner Sphere. Some of these drifted into the Federated Suns. During the First Succession War, Prince John Davion organized all incomplete units into the Crucis Lancers. The Lancers held tight to some of the traditions of the Star League even as they have fully integrated themselves into the AFFS. :The Crucis Lancers have eight RCT's, organized as:
Insignia of the Crucis Lancers	1st Crucis Lancers 2nd Crucis Lancers 3rd Crucis Lancers 4th Crucis Lancers	5th Crucis Lancers 6th Crucis Lancers 7th Crucis Lancers 8th Crucis Lancers

Davion Brigade of Guards

Main article: Davion Brigade of Guards

Davion Brigade of Guards
The descendants of Lucien Davion's personal bodyguard, the Davion Brigade of Guards (or Royal Brigade) serves as the elite of the Davion military, and though its soldiers were once drawn solely from New Avalon, they now come from all over the realm and their loyalty is to House Davion and the Federated Suns as a whole. The Brigade of Guards use the Davion family colors for parades and ceremonial duties, royal blue on the left and right side, bright red in the front and back, and white spacing the blue and red panels. As of 3025, there are eight regiments in the Brigade of Guards:
Insignia of the Davion Brigade of Guards	Davion Assault Guards Davion Heavy Guards Davion Light Guards 1st Davion Guards	2nd Davion Guards 3rd Davion Guards 4th Davion Guards 5th Davion Guards

Deneb Light Cavalry

Main article: Deneb Light Cavalry

Deneb Light Cavalry
The Deneb Light Cavalry was formed as part of the Star League's Rapid Deployment Mixed Armed Forces regiments. After the fall of the Star League, only the 4th Deneb Light Cavalry remained within the Inner Sphere. The unit, stationed on Deneb Kaitos, needed to seek employment with one of the Successor houses in order to support themselves and their families. They chose the Federated Suns because they felt that it was the closest to the ideals of the Star League. The Light Cavalry became an important part of the AFFS and quickly became an important part of their roster with their rapid style of combat. The Deneb Light Cavalry RCT's are organized in a completely different manner: 1 BattleMech regiment, 2 Hovercraft regiments, 2 Jump Infantry or Battle Armor regiments, 1 engineer unit, 1 ranger battalion, and between 3 and 6 Aerospace Fighter wings. The Deneb Light Cavalry Brigade consists of:
Insignia of the Deneb Light Cavalry	4th Deneb Light Cavalry 5th Deneb Light Cavalry destroyed on Northwind during the Fourth Succession War 8th Deneb Light Cavalry 10th Deneb Light Cavalry 12th Deneb Light Cavalry 15th Deneb Light Cavalry

Robinson Brigade

Main article: Robinson Rangers

Robinson Rangers
The Robinson Rangers started their life as a brigade of volunteers defending Robinson who were wiped out in the First Succession War. To honor these volunteers, Prince Peter Davion authorized the construction of two BattleMech regiments, financed by the Duke of Robinson. The Robinson Rangers fought the Draconis Combine in five major conflicts. Two things define the Rangers: Hatred of the Combine, and more importantly, a loyalty to House Sandoval. In the early 3060s, Archon Katherine Steiner-Davion created the Third Rangers. While publicly a move to reinforce the Draconis March, it was more a political move, and the unit spent more time on New Avalon than anywhere else. The Third was destroyed during the final battle of New Avalon, with no plans to rebuild the destroyed unit. The Rangers have had three regiments:
Insignia of the Robinson Rangers	1st Robinson Rangers 2nd Robinson Rangers 3rd Robinson Rangers (destroyed during the FedCom Civil War)

Syrtis Brigades

Main article: Syrtis Fusiliers

Syrtis Fusiliers
The Syrtis Fusiliers are the honor guard of the leader of the Capellan March. For that reason their fortunes have been tied to the Hasek family for years. The Syrtis Fusiliers are respected for their skill in combat but at times have been held in suspicion by an AFFS that questions their loyalty to the First Prince. The three regiments of the Syrtis Fusiliers are:
Insignia of the Syrtis Fusiliers	5th Syrtis Fusiliers 6th Syrtis Fusiliers 8th Syrtis Fusiliers

Capellan March Militia

Main article: Capellan March Militia

Capellan March Militia and Sarna March Militia
The Capellan March Militia and Sarna March Militia forces are the last line of defense for the Capellan March. Centuries of hostility with the Capellan Confederation has affected each of the units. Most members harbor a deep hatred of the Confederation, and look to House Hasek to protect them. After Operation Guerrero destroyed the Sarna March, command of the Sarna March Militia RCT's was transferred to the Capellan March Militia.The CMM and SMM regiments are:
100px	Alcyone CMM Kathil CMM New Syrtis CMM Ridgebrook CMM Sirdar CMM	Valexa CMM Warren CMM Achernar SMM Nanking SMM

Crucis March Militia

Main article: Crucis March Militia

Crucis March Militia
The Crucis March Militia is tasked with guarding the core of the Federated Suns. While most of the CrMM doesn't see much action, the border combat regions often deal with pirate raids. The CrMM regiments are:
100px	Anjin Muerto CMM Islamabad CMM Kestrel CMM Malagrotta CMM	Marlette CMM New Avalon CMM Remagen CMMTsamma CMM

Draconis March Militia

Main article: Draconis March Militia

Draconis March Militia
:All Draconis March Militia units are quite loyal to House Sandoval, and chafe at the continued Draconis Combine-Federated Suns detente. They don't understand how the Prince could have forgotten about the Kentares Massacre. The Draconis March Militia consists of the following units:
100px	Addicks DMM Bremond DMM Bryceland DMM Clovis DMM Dahar DMM	Kilbourne DMM Mayetta DMM Milligan DMM Raman DMM Robinson DMM

Traning Units

Main article: Goshen War College Training Battalion

Main article: Sakhara Academy Training Battalion

Inactive Bridgades

Federated Commonwealth Corps

Main article: Federated Commonwealth Corps

Federated Commonwealth Corps
Formed during the Fourth Succession War and the wedding gift of Melissa Steiner to Hanse Davion, the Federated Commonwealth Corps were regimental combat teams which received the best recruits and war materiel to bolster national pride and a sense of unity. At its height it had twelve RCTs. However, after Operation Guerrero the withdrawal of most of the FedCom Corps RCT's shattered the units' reputation, and the dissolution of the Federated Commonwealth further reduced the number of loyal Corps. Following the Federated Commonwealth Civil War, the 1st FedCom RCT was rechristened the 1st Federated Suns Lancers. Most of the other FedCom Corps units were disbanded to repopulate other damaged AFFS units. At their height, the FedCom Corps had twelve RCTs:
1st FedCom RCT 2nd FedCom RCT 3rd FedCom RCT 4th FedCom RCT 5th FedCom RCT 6th FedCom RCT 7th FedCom RCT	8th FedCom RCT 9th FedCom RCT 10th FedCom RCT (became the 5th Alliance Guards) 11th FedCom RCT (became the 3rd Alliance Guards) 12th FedCom RCT (became the 4th Alliance Guards)

Chisholm's Raiders

Main article: Chisholm's Raiders

Chisholm's Raiders
Chisholm's Raiders grew out of the Colorado planetary militia. Led by Marshal John Chisholm, the Raiders proved their worth and skill in a series of wargames against the elite 2nd Crucis Lancers. Eventually the AFFS High Command built two RCT's around the Raiders. Both were destroyed in the FedCom Civil War, and there are no plans to rebuild them. The two Chisholm's Raiders RCTs were:
Insignia of Chisholm's Raiders	1st Chisholm's Raiders 2nd Chisholm's Raiders

Inactive Independent Regiments

Independent Regiments
Aragon Borderers
100px	In actuality an upgraded garrison, the 1st Aragon Borderers are stationed on the Capellan March border world of New Aragon. The unit has been deployed off world, but has been most effective as a counter-insurgency force and short-range strike force.
Capellan Dragoons
100px	The 1st Capellan Dragoons are the traditional guardians of the Duke of Kathil. Raised from mercenaries and Capellan defectors, the AFFS has never truly trusted the Dragoons. The Dragoons were sold by the Hasek family early in the 31st century, and have been loaned back to the Duke of Kathil for reasons unknown. The regiment was effectively destroyed during the FedCom Civil War.
Kittery Borderers
100px	The 1st Kittery Borderers emerged as an elite garrison during the Succession Wars. :Originally a bolstered garrison, the Borderers have participated in raiding the Capellan Confederation for quite some time. The traditional enemies of the Borderers were the St. Ives Armored Cavalry; despite the friendship between the St. Ives Compact and the Federated Suns, it took 30 years before the Borderers had let go of traditional hatreds. No longer an elite unit, the Borderers were the personal vanguard of Kuan-Yin Allard Liao during her mercy missions to the Compact.
Argyle Lancers
100px	The 1st Argyle Lancers is one of several SLDF units to join the AFFS after the departure of General Aleksandr Kerensky. The unit is well equipped, but is dependent on assistance due to lack of interstellar transportation.

Sarna March Militia

Main article: Sarna March Militia

Capellan March Militia and Sarna March Militia
The Capellan March Militia and Sarna March Militia forces are the last line of defense for the Capellan March. Centuries of hostility with the Capellan Confederation has affected each of the units. Most members harbor a deep hatred of the Confederation, and look to House Hasek to protect them. After Operation Guerrero destroyed the Sarna March, command of the Sarna March Militia RCT's was transferred to the Capellan March Militia.The CMM and SMM regiments are:
100px	Alcyone CMM Kathil CMM New Syrtis CMM Ridgebrook CMM Sirdar CMM	Valexa CMM Warren CMM Achernar SMM Nanking SMM

Navy

Navy of the Federated Suns as of 3067:

• Indefatigable CR Fox-class
• Indomitable CR Fox-class
• Intrepid CR Fox-class
• Robinson CR Fox-class
• Murmansk CR Fox-class (reportedly in service as of 3067, though it retreated from New Avalon in 3066)
• New Syrtis CR Fox-class
• Brest CR Fox-class
• Kathil CR Fox-class: completed Fall-Winter 3063
• Bryceland CR Fox-class
• Antrim CR Fox-class
• Admiral Corinne Donnings CR Fox-class
• Admiral Michael Saille CR Fox-class
• Simon Davion CL Avalon-class
• Melissa Davion CL Avalon-class
• Lucien Davion CL Avalon-class

Ships no longer in service:

• Fox (ex-Invincible) CR Fox-class
• Inflexible CR Fox-class
• Illustrious CR Fox-class
• Kentares CR Fox-class
• Rostock CR Fox-class: destroyed 5 March 3060 over Huntress
• Alexander Davion CL Avalon-class: destroyed on 8 November 3066 over New Avalon
• Robert Davion CL Avalon-class: completed Fall 3062, destroyed in December 3062 over Kathil
• Hanse Davion CL Avalon-class: launched partially completed in 3064, destroyed 31 October 3065 over New Syrtis
• Andrew Davion CL Avalon-class: launched partially completed in 3064, likely destroyed over Talon in 3064 or 3065
• Covenant CL Covenant-Class: destroyed 31 October 3065 over New Syrtis

Federated Suns Military Academies

Albion Military Academy

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Main article: Albion Military Academy

Located on the capital of New Avalon,Built in the 2400s. Albion was one of three Star League Military Academies located outside of the Terran Hegemony. After the collapse of the Star League, the Federated Suns took over full administration of the institution. Albion is known for its highly-skilled graduates and boasts a well-known alumni that includes Prince Hanse Davion.

Armstrong Flight Academy

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Main article: Armstrong flight academy

The AFA is located on Galax, home of Federated-Boeing Interstellar. Both F-BI and AFA benefit from the relationship that has started.

Filtvelt Military Academy

Main article: Filvet Military Academy

One of the newest additions to the Department of Military Education, Filtvelt is located near the Periphery. Given its location, many graduates serve with nearby units.

Kilbourne Academy

Main article: Kilbourne Academy

While the Kilbourne Academy trains MechWarriors, it is better known for its technicians. Since it is located near the Periphery, it is one of the few centers of learning in the area. Accordingly, non-cadets may attend non-military classes.

New Avalon Institute of Science: College of Military Sciences

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Main article: New Avalon Institute of Science

Arguably the most prestigious military academy in the Inner Sphere, CMS turns out high-quality cadets in all military specialties. CMS used to be called NAMA, the New Avalon Military Academy. NAMA was founded during the Star League years after the League took over Albion Military Academy. After NAIS was built around NAMA and far eclipsed it in prestige, however, the institutions were reorganized and NAMA was placed under the jurisdiction of the NAIS. Home to some of the most advanced training equipment in the Inner Sphere, CMS benefits from its close relationship with the NAIS, which seems to rediscover lost technology on a daily basis.

Its large alumni base includes Prince Ian Davion, Morgan Hasek-Davion, Dan Allard, and Duke Kai Allard-Liao.

Point Barrow Military Academy

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Main article: Point Barrow Military Academy

Point Barrow is known for quality technicians and engineers.

Robinson Battle Academy

Main article: Robinson Battle Academy

Located on Robinson, RBA is the principal training academy of the Draconis March. Its graduates are known for their loyalty to the Sandoval family and their hatred of the Draconis Combine and all things Japanese.

Most scions of the Sandoval family attend the Battle Academy, so it enjoys strong support from them.

Sakhara Academy

Main article: Sakhara Academy

Sakhara is one of a handful of private military academies in the Federated Suns. The small school is known for good cadets who form lasting bonds, making it a sort of fraternity.

The War College of Goshen

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Based on Goshen, the War College was originally founded by a pair of retired Generals from the Capellan Front, the WCG began its life as the Goshen BattleMech Academy. Within a decade, the College had expanded its curriculum to cover all areas of combat from infantry to aerospace and was renamed the War College of Goshen. Renowned both for is philosophical approach and its hands on method to teaching, the WCG produces well-balanced cadets who exhibit a keen understanding of their combat equipment and environment. This is partly due to the fact that all cadets—save infantry—routinely participate in live-fire training exercises.

Additionally, students are noted for their deep roots in academic studies of philosophies of war and peace. No cadet graduates without a comprehensive understanding of the history of warfare, the development of tactics though that history, and a complete education on the governance of the Federated Suns both in wartime and peacetime.

The Warrior's Hall

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Main article: The Warrior's Hall

Located on New Syrtis, The Warrior's Hall is the principal training academy of the Capellan March. Its graduates are known for their loyalty to the Hasek family and hatred of the Capellan Confederation.

Most scions of the Hasek family attend the Hall, so it enjoys strong support from them.

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Military Ranks

The AFFS has a robust ranking system that is mostly consistent across all branches. Officers show their ranks on the epaulettes of their uniforms, while enlisted ranks are worn on the sleeve. The background color of rank insignia indicates which branch of the AFFS the soldier serves. The service branch color assignments are:

• Red - MechWarrior
• Blue - AeroSpace Fighter Pilot
• Light Green - Infantry
• Tan/Light Brown - Armor
• Black - Naval Crew
• Gray - Technical Services
• Yellow - Administrative
• White - Medical
• Silver - Legal
• Brown - Logistics and Transportation

For examples of the rank insignia, please see the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns Military Ranks article.

Medals & Decorations

Main article: Awards § Federated Suns

These are honors such as medal and decorations are high prized in the AFFS. They are rewarded sparenly, only great heroic deeds are awarded or significate occupliments.

Military Departments

There are nine major departments that report directly to the Marshal of the Armies. Though not combat forces themselves, these departments are vital to the AFFS' ability to conduct operations.

Department of the Army and Navy

The Department of the Army and Navy oversees all personnel issues, including transfers, staffing, and retirement. They also coordinate with other departments to investigate complaints about poor officers, inappropriate equipment, and supply problems.

Department of Mercenary Relations

This department appoints liaison officers to the mercenary units employed by the Federated Suns. Soldiers in this department also negotiate contracts and handle administrative tasks.

Department of Military Administration

This department handles all the tasks not covered by other military departments. This department oversees the Medical Corps, Chaplain Corps, and handles payroll for regular forces.

Department of Military Communications and Research

One of the newer departments, the Department of Military Communications and Research oversees research into HPG systems and joint research projects.

Department of the Quartermaster

The Department of the Quartermaster handles the procurement of material, parts, foodstuffs, uniforms, ammunition, and everything else the AFFS needs to fight. The Quartermaster Department is also responsible for shipping the appropriate items to the soldiers on the front lines. To facilitate this the Department maintains supply depots in each March, and during major operations keeps the supply lines short by setting up forward supply depots.

Department of Military Education

The Department of Military Education handles recruiting, training, and education of all AFFS soldiers. It also sets the standards for Federated Suns Military Academies. The DME also maintains the library systems used by the AFFS and the navigational charts used by the AFFS Navy.

Department of Military Intelligence

The Department of Military Intelligence focuses on collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence to AFFS commands.

Department of Military Justice

This department oversees the Military Police Corps, as well as the Judge Advocate General corps. The department is responsible for investigating, prosecuting, and punishing criminal activities involving members of the AFFS.

Department of Strategy and Tactics

Formed during the Federated Commonwealth era, the Department of Strategy and Tactics examines every historical conflict and simulates potential conflicts to develop the grand strategies used by the High Command. The Department also works with the Department of Military Education to create new training materials that incorporate the latest information.

Bibliography

• House Davion (The Federated Suns)
• Field Manual: Federated Suns
• Field Manual: Updates
• Field Report: AFFS
• NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1

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