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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 [[Democratic Proclamation]], and pledged their loyalty to [[Lucien Davion]] when the [[Crucis Reach]] joined the Federated Suns. At its zenith, the Avalon Hussars defended the entire Combine border with 26 [[BattleMech]] regiments and 32 conventional regiments. Though a shadow of its former glory, today the Hussars are the heart of the AFFS, a group of units loyal to House Davion and to the ideals of the [[Federated Suns]]. | 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 [[Democratic Proclamation]], and pledged their loyalty to [[Lucien Davion]] when the [[Crucis Reach]] joined the Federated Suns. At its zenith, the Avalon Hussars defended the entire Combine border with 26 [[BattleMech]] regiments and 32 conventional regiments. Though a shadow of its former glory, today the Hussars are the heart of the AFFS, a group of units loyal to House Davion and to the ideals of the [[Federated Suns]]. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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]]. 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.<ref name=FRAFFS9/> | 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]]. 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.<ref name=FRAFFS9/> | ||
Revision as of 14:42, 29 September 2011
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 Democratic Proclamation, and pledged their loyalty to Lucien Davion when the Crucis Reach joined the Federated Suns. At its zenith, the Avalon Hussars defended the entire Combine border with 26 BattleMech regiments and 32 conventional regiments. Though a shadow of its former glory, today the Hussars are the heart of the AFFS, a group of units loyal to House Davion and to the ideals of the Federated Suns.
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History
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. 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.[1]
Units of the Avalon Hussars
- 1st Avalon Hussars - Participated in Operation Roland’s Horn in 2930 [2] Revived as an LCT during the Jihad. [1]
- 2nd Avalon Hussars [3] Revived as an LCT during the Jihad. [1]
- 4th Avalon Hussars - Fought on Kentares IV in 2449[citation needed]
- 12th Avalon Hussars [4]
- 11th Avalon Hussars
- 13th Avalon Hussars [5]
- 14th Avalon Hussars [6]
- 16th Avalon Hussars [7]
- 17th Avalon Hussars
- 20th Avalon Hussars
- 22nd Avalon Hussars
- 23rd Avalon Hussars [8]
- 33rd Avalon Hussars - Destroyed during the Clan Invasion
- 34th Avalon Hussars
- 36th Avalon Hussars [9]
- 38th Avalon Hussars [10]
- 39th Avalon Hussars
- 41st Avalon Hussars
- 42nd Avalon Hussars
- 56th Avalon Hussars [11]
Uniforms
Avalon Hussars MechWarrior
Color Scheme
The Hussar use light gray and unit-specific highlights for ceremonial duties.
- AvalonHussars.jpg
Parade colors of the 17th Avalon Hussars
BattleMaster of the 33rd Avalon Hussars
Unit Insignia
- Avalonhussars11.png
11th Avalon Hussars
- Avalonhussars17.png
17th Avalon Hussars
- Avalonhussars20.png
20th Avalon Hussars
- Avalonhussars22.png
22nd Avalon Hussars
- Avalonhussars39.png
39th Avalon Hussars
- Avalonhussars41.png
41st Avalon Hussars
- Avalonhussars42.png
42nd Avalon Hussars
Notes
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Field Report: AFFS p. 9
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.85
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.81
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.104
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.61
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.68
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.116
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.70
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.140
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.62
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) p.60
- Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 51 - "Unit bio"