Avalon Hussars

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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. The Hussars were among the firtst units which were activated to form the AFFS, making them one of the oldest fighting forces in Davion space. Since the Hussars are a large force and usually loyal to House Davion and the Federated Suns, they are well equiped. At its zenith, the Avalon Hussars defended the entire Combine border with 26 BattleMech regiments and 32 conventional regiments.

History

The Avalon Hussars played a crucial role during the 1st Succession War when they stalled the Kurita advance into Davion space. The 17th Hussars are notable for destroying huge stocks of Kurita supplies on New RhodesIII. The 4th Hussars defeated two Kurita Mech regiments on Colia in 2872, which were suffering from severe supply problems. The 2nd Hussars under the leadership of Joseph Davion II engaged the 3rd Sword of Light on Robinson during the 3rd Succession War and forced them off-world. The defeat of the elite 3rd Sword prompted the assassination of Coordinator Miyogi Kurita. 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. 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.

Units of the Avalon Hussars

• 1st Avalon Hussars - Participated in Operation Roland’s Horn in 2930 Revived as an LCT during the Jihad.
• 2nd Avalon Hussars , destroyed during the 3rd Succession War, revived as an LCT during the Jihad.
• 4th Avalon Hussars]
• 12th Avalon Hussars
• 11th Avalon Hussars
• 13th Avalon Hussars
• 14th Avalon Hussars
• 16th Avalon Hussars
• 17th Avalon Hussars
• 20th Avalon Hussars
• 22nd Avalon Hussars
• 23rd Avalon Hussars
• 33rd Avalon Hussars - Destroyed during the Clan Invasion
• 34th Avalon Hussars - Destroyed and reorganized into the 42nd Hussars
• 36th Avalon Hussars - Destroyed and reorganized into the 42nd Hussars
• 38th Avalon Hussars
• 39th Avalon Hussars
• 41st Avalon Hussars
• 42nd Avalon Hussars
• 56th Avalon Hussars

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

• Avalonhussars11.png

  11th Avalon Hussars

• Avalonhussars17.png

  17th Avalon Hussars

• Avalonhussars20.png

  20th Avalon Hussars

• Avalonhussars22.png

  22nd Avalon Hussars

• 33rd Avalon Hussars 2596.png

  33rd Avalon Hussars

• Avalonhussars39.png

  39th Avalon Hussars

• Avalonhussars41.png

  41st Avalon Hussars

• Avalonhussars42.png

  42nd Avalon Hussars

References

• Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 51 - "Unit bio"

Bibliography

• House Davion (The Federated Suns)
• Field Manual: Federated Suns
• Field Manual: Updates
• Field Report: AFFS