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| − | + | | Designation = Capellan Chargers | |
| − | | image | + | | Formed = pre–[[Age of War]];<br>re-formed between [[3134]] and [[3144]] |
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| − | + | | Nickname = The Rangers | |
| − | | | + | | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] |
| − | | | + | | Parent Command = [[CCAF]] |
| + | | Sub-Command = [[First Capellan Chargers]]<br>[[Second Capellan Chargers]]<br>[[Third Capellan Chargers]]<br>[[Fourth Capellan Chargers]]<br>[[Cochraine's Goliaths|Fifth Capellan Chargers]]<br>[[Sixth Capellan Chargers]]<br>[[Seventh Capellan Chargers]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Second Exodus and Age of War=== | ===Second Exodus and Age of War=== | ||
| − | The '''Capellan Chargers''' were the core of the [[Capellan Hegemony Armed Forces]] prior to the formation of the [[Capellan Confederation]] and were devoted to the ideals and traditions of the [[Capellan Hegemony]], a trait that they would continue to maintain beyond the end of the [[Age of War]]. Traditionally heavy | + | The '''Capellan Chargers''' were the core of the [[Capellan Hegemony Armed Forces]] prior to the formation of the [[Capellan Confederation]] and were devoted to the ideals and traditions of the [[Capellan Hegemony]], a trait that they would continue to maintain beyond the end of the [[Age of War]]. Traditionally heavy armored units, the Capellan Chargers were dedicated to maintaining high standards in both performance in combat and proper decorum, and the success with which the Chargers did so was obvious in the number of members of the [[Lorix Order]] who served with the Chargers - more than would serve with any other contemporary Capellan brigade.<ref name="FR:CC2765p9">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 9: "Capellan Chargers"</ref> |
| − | The [[regiments]] of Chargers were amongst the first regiments within the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] to receive [[BattleMech]]s and were active in every major Capellan offensive, often found in the thick of the fighting. It was the tireless efforts of the Chargers across the length and breadth of the Confederation that earned the brigade the nickname "the Rangers"; the high standards expected of the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] of the Chargers | + | The [[regiments]] of Chargers were amongst the first regiments within the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] to receive [[BattleMech]]s and were active in every major Capellan offensive, often found in the thick of the fighting. It was the tireless efforts of the Chargers across the length and breadth of the Confederation that earned the brigade the nickname "the Rangers"; the high standards expected of the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] of the Chargers — who were referred to as cavaliers — limited the size of the Chargers as a brigade, but the Chargers were vocal in their belief that their quality more than made up for any lack of quantity.<ref name="FR:CC2765p9"/> |
===The Reunification War=== | ===The Reunification War=== | ||
| − | With the formation of the [[Star League]] many of the best military personnel serving [[House Liao]] were transferred to the newly | + | With the formation of the [[Star League]] many of the best military personnel serving [[House Liao]] were transferred to the newly formed [[Star League Defense Force]], and this included a significant number of personnel from the Chargers when the CCAF drew the Chargers down to just two active regiments, the [[1st Capellan Chargers|First]] and [[2nd Capellan Chargers|Second]]. Those who transferred into the [[SLDF]] served with distinction; a typical example of a former Charger in Star League service was [[Yuri Bykov]], who was awarded the Medal of Valor for his actions during the siege of [[Pinard]] during the [[Reunification War]] campaign against the [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name="FR:CC2765p9"/> |
===The Star League=== | ===The Star League=== | ||
| − | When the Star League Council voted in [[2752]] to repeal the [[Council Edict of 2650]], which had limited the size of the militaries of the various [[Great House]]s, the CCAF began to expand the Capellan Chargers once more, reactivating the [[3rd Capellan Chargers|Third]] and [[4th Capellan Chargers|Fourth]] by [[2765]]. The resurgent Chargers were firmly indoctrinated in the mythos of the brigade, particularly the Third and Fourth Chargers, with many of the personnel convinced that the Chargers were nigh | + | When the Star League Council voted in [[2752]] to repeal the [[Council Edict of 2650]], which had limited the size of the militaries of the various [[Great House]]s, the CCAF began to expand the Capellan Chargers once more, reactivating the [[3rd Capellan Chargers|Third]] and [[4th Capellan Chargers|Fourth]] by [[2765]]. The resurgent Chargers were firmly indoctrinated in the mythos of the brigade, particularly the Third and Fourth Chargers, with many of the personnel convinced that the Chargers were nigh invincible and that each cavalier was a virtual god amongst men, an attitude that was likely to prove a critical flaw in the future.<ref name="FR:CC2765p9"/> |
===First Succession War=== | ===First Succession War=== | ||
| − | As one of the premier brigades serving the [[Capellan Confederation]] at the start of the [[First Succession War]], the Capellan Chargers won many battles against opponents of equal strength or better. However, their unwillingness to retreat or surrender made them vulnerable to nuclear weapons and overwhelming odds. The entire brigade was destroyed by the end of the First Succession War.<ref name="FM:3145p34">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 34 | + | As one of the premier brigades serving the [[Capellan Confederation]] at the start of the [[First Succession War]], the Capellan Chargers won many battles against opponents of equal strength or better. However, their unwillingness to retreat or surrender made them vulnerable to nuclear weapons and overwhelming odds. The entire brigade was destroyed by the end of the First Succession War.<ref name="FM:3145p34">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 34: "Capellan Chargers"</ref> |
The [[Strategios]] decided not to rebuild the brigade as their combat philosophy resulted in wasted resources for not enough gain.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> | The [[Strategios]] decided not to rebuild the brigade as their combat philosophy resulted in wasted resources for not enough gain.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> | ||
| − | === | + | ===Re-formation=== |
| − | The Capellan Chargers brigade was | + | The Capellan Chargers brigade was re-formed sometime during [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]] as one of the [[Hidden Lion]] brigades resurrected by [[Chancellor]] [[Daoshen Liao]] using stockpiled equipment.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> The new Capellan Chargers used the [[Augmented Regiment]] formations commonly found in the [[CCAF]] by [[3145]].<ref name=FM:3145p27/> They were the front-line regiments of the [[Capella Commonality]].<ref name="FM:3145p28">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28: "The New Old-Fashioned Way"</ref> |
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| + | ===Operation CELESTIAL REWARD=== | ||
| + | The majority of the Capellan Chargers brigade took part in [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]]. Raiding numerous planets in the [[Capellan March]], they have been moderately successful in damaging infrastructure and capturing equipment.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | All military forces inside a Commonality are commanded by a Line Director and a Home Guard Director. The Line Director is also responsible for the readiness, supply, training and personnel needs of all front-line and reserve regiments based in the Commonality, even if they are assigned to another Commonality temporarily. <ref name=FM:CCp25>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 25 | + | All military forces inside a Commonality are commanded by a Line Director and a Home Guard Director. The Line Director is also responsible for the readiness, supply, training and personnel needs of all front-line and reserve regiments based in the Commonality, even if they are assigned to another Commonality temporarily.<ref name=FM:CCp25>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 25: "Rise of the Jiang-jun"</ref> |
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| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Capellan Chargers''' | ||
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| + | | ''[[Jiang-jun]]''<br>Line Director||[[Cesare Tzemos]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM:3145p44>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 46: "Capella Commonality"</ref> | ||
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| + | | ''Jiang-jun''<br>Home Guard Director||[[Ariadne Su-Liao]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM:3145p44/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | ===2765=== | |
| + | The entire brigade was the primary offensive force of the CCAF during this period and would favor attack over defend missions.<ref name="FR:CC2765p9"/> | ||
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| + | ===3145=== | ||
| + | With the exception of the Fifth Capellan Chargers, the brigade was assigned to raiding duty and used tactics appropriate to such missions.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> All regiments were organized into [[Augmented Regiment]]s.<ref name=FM:3145p27>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27: "General Review"</ref> | ||
==Units of the Capellan Chargers== | ==Units of the Capellan Chargers== | ||
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| − | == | + | * [[First Capellan Chargers]]<ref name="FR:CC2765p9"/> |
| − | * Third Capellan Chargers<ref name= | + | * [[Second Capellan Chargers]]<ref name="FR:CC2765p9"/> |
| − | * Fourth Capellan Chargers<ref name= | + | * [[Third Capellan Chargers]]<ref name="FR:CC2765p9"/><ref name="FM:3145p34"/> |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Fourth Capellan Chargers]]<ref name="FR:CC2765p9"/><ref name="FM:3145p34"/> |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Cochraine's Goliaths|Fifth Capellan Chargers]]<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> |
| + | * [[Sixth Capellan Chargers]]<ref name=FSSp135 >''First Succession War'', p. 135</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Seventh Capellan Chargers]]<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> | ||
==Color Scheme and Unit Insignia== | ==Color Scheme and Unit Insignia== | ||
| − | + | The brigade insignia was a green cross over a wheel. They used a khaki paint scheme.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Report 2765: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' | ||
[[Category: Capellan Confederation Commands|Capellan Chargers]] | [[Category: Capellan Confederation Commands|Capellan Chargers]] | ||
[[Category: Capellan Hegemony Commands|Capellan Chargers]] | [[Category: Capellan Hegemony Commands|Capellan Chargers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:23, 21 October 2023
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| Capellan Chargers | |
| Formed | pre–Age of War; re-formed between 3134 and 3144 |
| Nickname | The Rangers |
| Affiliation | Capellan Confederation |
| Parent Command | CCAF |
| Sub-Command(s) | First Capellan Chargers Second Capellan Chargers Third Capellan Chargers Fourth Capellan Chargers Fifth Capellan Chargers Sixth Capellan Chargers Seventh Capellan Chargers |
Contents
History[edit]
Second Exodus and Age of War[edit]
The Capellan Chargers were the core of the Capellan Hegemony Armed Forces prior to the formation of the Capellan Confederation and were devoted to the ideals and traditions of the Capellan Hegemony, a trait that they would continue to maintain beyond the end of the Age of War. Traditionally heavy armored units, the Capellan Chargers were dedicated to maintaining high standards in both performance in combat and proper decorum, and the success with which the Chargers did so was obvious in the number of members of the Lorix Order who served with the Chargers - more than would serve with any other contemporary Capellan brigade.[1]
The regiments of Chargers were amongst the first regiments within the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces to receive BattleMechs and were active in every major Capellan offensive, often found in the thick of the fighting. It was the tireless efforts of the Chargers across the length and breadth of the Confederation that earned the brigade the nickname "the Rangers"; the high standards expected of the MechWarriors of the Chargers — who were referred to as cavaliers — limited the size of the Chargers as a brigade, but the Chargers were vocal in their belief that their quality more than made up for any lack of quantity.[1]
The Reunification War[edit]
With the formation of the Star League many of the best military personnel serving House Liao were transferred to the newly formed Star League Defense Force, and this included a significant number of personnel from the Chargers when the CCAF drew the Chargers down to just two active regiments, the First and Second. Those who transferred into the SLDF served with distinction; a typical example of a former Charger in Star League service was Yuri Bykov, who was awarded the Medal of Valor for his actions during the siege of Pinard during the Reunification War campaign against the Taurian Concordat.[1]
The Star League[edit]
When the Star League Council voted in 2752 to repeal the Council Edict of 2650, which had limited the size of the militaries of the various Great Houses, the CCAF began to expand the Capellan Chargers once more, reactivating the Third and Fourth by 2765. The resurgent Chargers were firmly indoctrinated in the mythos of the brigade, particularly the Third and Fourth Chargers, with many of the personnel convinced that the Chargers were nigh invincible and that each cavalier was a virtual god amongst men, an attitude that was likely to prove a critical flaw in the future.[1]
First Succession War[edit]
As one of the premier brigades serving the Capellan Confederation at the start of the First Succession War, the Capellan Chargers won many battles against opponents of equal strength or better. However, their unwillingness to retreat or surrender made them vulnerable to nuclear weapons and overwhelming odds. The entire brigade was destroyed by the end of the First Succession War.[2]
The Strategios decided not to rebuild the brigade as their combat philosophy resulted in wasted resources for not enough gain.[2]
Re-formation[edit]
The Capellan Chargers brigade was re-formed sometime during Operation GREAT FLOOD as one of the Hidden Lion brigades resurrected by Chancellor Daoshen Liao using stockpiled equipment.[2] The new Capellan Chargers used the Augmented Regiment formations commonly found in the CCAF by 3145.[3] They were the front-line regiments of the Capella Commonality.[4]
Operation CELESTIAL REWARD[edit]
The majority of the Capellan Chargers brigade took part in Operation CELESTIAL REWARD. Raiding numerous planets in the Capellan March, they have been moderately successful in damaging infrastructure and capturing equipment.[2]
Officers[edit]
All military forces inside a Commonality are commanded by a Line Director and a Home Guard Director. The Line Director is also responsible for the readiness, supply, training and personnel needs of all front-line and reserve regiments based in the Commonality, even if they are assigned to another Commonality temporarily.[5]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Capellan Chargers | |||
| Jiang-jun Line Director |
Cesare Tzemos | 3145[6] | |
| Jiang-jun Home Guard Director |
Ariadne Su-Liao | 3145[6] | |
Tactics[edit]
2765[edit]
The entire brigade was the primary offensive force of the CCAF during this period and would favor attack over defend missions.[1]
3145[edit]
With the exception of the Fifth Capellan Chargers, the brigade was assigned to raiding duty and used tactics appropriate to such missions.[2] All regiments were organized into Augmented Regiments.[3]
Units of the Capellan Chargers[edit]
- First Capellan Chargers[1]
- Second Capellan Chargers[1]
- Third Capellan Chargers[1][2]
- Fourth Capellan Chargers[1][2]
- Fifth Capellan Chargers[2]
- Sixth Capellan Chargers[7]
- Seventh Capellan Chargers[2]
Color Scheme and Unit Insignia[edit]
The brigade insignia was a green cross over a wheel. They used a khaki paint scheme.[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Field Report 2765: CCAF, p. 9: "Capellan Chargers"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Field Manual: 3145, p. 34: "Capellan Chargers"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. 27: "General Review"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 28: "The New Old-Fashioned Way"
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 25: "Rise of the Jiang-jun"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. 46: "Capella Commonality"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 135