Capellan Hussars
Template:InfoBoxStateUnit The Capellan Hussars are considered one of the most prestigious brigade in the Capellan Confederation and trace their origins back to the Capellan Defense Force formed by Franco Liao at the founding of the Confederation before the advent of ‘Mechs.[1]
When not involved in combat duties the Hussars traditional act as bodyguards and escorts for the capital and nobles. [2]
Thanks to their elevated status they receive the best equipment and personnel getting first choice from local military academies. [3]
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History
Age of War
One of the regiments, its name now stricken from the records and lost, staged a military coup that resulted in the death of Chancellor Duncan Liao. [4]
Third Succession War
An original regiment was destroyed in fighting against House Davion as they held the line during the desperate days of the Third Succession War. [5]
Fourth Succession War
The Prefectorate Guard was destroyed during the Fourth Succession War. [6]
Jihad
The Capellan Hussars served with distinction during the Jihad with all four regiments at the forefront of the war. While each suffered casualties they remained a cohesive fighting force and their reputation as an elite unit was, if anything, enhanced. [7]
Regiments of the Capellan Hussars
- Red Lancers
- Prefectorate Guard
- Holdfast Guard - (Formerly known as Blandford's Grenadiers)
- Dynasty Guard
Colors and Unit Insignia
The units of the Hussars use variations of red, black, and gold colors. They always display a Confederation crest with regimental insignia below. Divisional crests are reminiscent of the old Capellan emblem resembling a fist rather than a five pointed star. [8]
References
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 51, Origins
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 51, Double Duty
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 52, Available Forces
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 51, Origins
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 51, Origins
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 51, Origins
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 8, Condition and Morale
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 52, Colors and Insignia