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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[File:Capellan March Militia -Brigade logo.png|150px]] + | image = [[File:Capellan militia.gif|200px]] − | Designation = Chesterton Capellan March Militia + | nickname = − | Formed = 2754<ref name="FR2765:FSp21">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 21: "Federated Suns March Militias"</ref> + | parent formation = [[Capellan March Militia]] − | Disbanded = + | formed = 2754<ref name="FR2765:FSp21">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 21, "Federated Suns March Militias"</ref> − | Previous Designation = + | year = 2821 − | Nickname = + | unitname = Chesterton Capellan March Militia − | Affiliation = [[Federated Suns]] − | Parent Command = [[Capellan March Militia]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} ==History== ==History== === Formation === === Formation === − In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' or Chesterton CMM was formed in [[2754]] as a result of the [[Preparedness Act]] enacted by [[First Prince]] [[Richard Davion]] in [[2735]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp3">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 3: "Strategic Update"</ref> Richard established a formal training program aimed at increasing the general readiness level of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] reserve forces and formalized the structure of the March Militias, bringing the planetary militias into a common structure.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> + In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' or Chesterton CMM was formed in [[2754]] as a result of the [[Preparedness Act]] enacted by [[First Prince]] [[Richard Davion]] in [[2735]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 3, "Strategic Update"</ref>. Richard established a formal training program aimed at increasing the general readiness level of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] reserve forces and formalized the structure of the March Militias, bringing the planetary militias into a common structure.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> − Richard established a system whereby each of the Marches within the Federated Suns conducted internal wargames every two years, with those wargames being inspired by the [[Martial Olympiad]] conducted by the [[Star League Defense Force]] every four years. Each March Militia was formed as an ad hoc [[brigade]] drawing on the winners from each planetary militia across each Combat Region. These ad hoc brigades then competed against each other at a March level to earn the title of "Best Prepared" March Militia within each of the three Marches.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> + Richard established a system whereby each of the Marches within the Federated Suns conducted internal wargames every two years, with those wargames being inspired by the [[Martial Olympiad]] conducted by the [[Star League Defense Force]] every four years. Each March Militia was formed as an ad-hoc [[brigade]] drawing on the winners from each planetary militia across each Combat Region. These ad hoc brigades then competed against each other at a March level to earn the title of "Best Prepared" March Militia within each of the three Marches.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> − The wargames proved to be very popular and by [[2750]] the prestige that was associated with the "Best Prepared" title inspired troops in every combat region to give their best effort, with some commands making plans years in advance to try and ensure that they were ready. After the close of the 2754 games First Prince [[John Davion]] activated all of the combat region commands as federal troops and formed them into the March Militias; while this move was controversial and provoked a flurry of judicial cases opposing the creation of the commands, it also added twenty [[BattleMech]]-equipped combat commands to the AFFS in a single stroke. Many of the planets that provided troops for the games were resentful of having their best militia troops pressed into federal service, and it would be [[2763]] before the last of the cases worked its way through the courts. With the final ruling going in favor of Prince John, he then moved to allay many of the fears expressed by the planets involved by laying down specific instructions that the March Militias wouldn't be deployed outside their home combat regions except under a small number of very rare and clearly-defined exceptions.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> + The wargames proved to be very popular and by [[2750]] the prestige that was associated with the "Best Prepared" title inspired troops in every combat region to give their best effort, with some commands making plans years in advance to try and ensure that they were ready. After the close of the 2754 games First Prince [[John Davion]] activated all of the combat region commands as federal troops and formed them into the March Militias; while this move was contraversial and provoked a flurry of judicial cases opposing the creation of the commands, it also added twenty [[BattleMech]]-equipped combat commands to the AFFS in a single stroke. Many of the planets that provided troops for the games were resentful of having their best militia troops pressed into federal service, and it would be [[2763]] before the last of the cases worked its way through the courts. With the final ruling going in favor of Prince John, he then moved to allay many of the fears expressed by the planets involved by laying down specific instructions that the March Militias wouldn't be deployed outside their home combat regions except under a small number of very rare and clearly-defined exceptions.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> Firmly established, the Chesterton CMM and the other militias acted as a mobile reserve for the Chesterton Combat Region and a staging ground through which planetary militia soldiers could move on into the AFFS, while retiring AFFS personnel moved into the March Militia to pass on their knowledge and experience. The Chesterton CMM was one of four March Militia brigades founded within the Capellan March in 2754, with the other three being the [[Kathil Capellan March Militia|Kathil]], [[New Syrtis Capellan March Militia|New Syrtis]] and [[Royalston Capellan March Militia|Royalston CMMs]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> Firmly established, the Chesterton CMM and the other militias acted as a mobile reserve for the Chesterton Combat Region and a staging ground through which planetary militia soldiers could move on into the AFFS, while retiring AFFS personnel moved into the March Militia to pass on their knowledge and experience. The Chesterton CMM was one of four March Militia brigades founded within the Capellan March in 2754, with the other three being the [[Kathil Capellan March Militia|Kathil]], [[New Syrtis Capellan March Militia|New Syrtis]] and [[Royalston Capellan March Militia|Royalston CMMs]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> Line 25:
Line 22: == Officers == == Officers == {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name Line 39:
Line 36: == Composition History == == Composition History == === 2765 === === 2765 === − '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 22: "Regimental Status"</ref> + '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 22, "Regimental Status"</ref> :- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> :- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> :- Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> :- Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> Line 47:
Line 44: :- The Chesterton CMM was based on Chesterton at this point in time.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22"/><ref name="FR2765:FSp29"/> :- The Chesterton CMM was based on Chesterton at this point in time.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22"/><ref name="FR2765:FSp29"/> − === 2786–2821 === + === 2786 === − '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> + '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp134"/> − :- At this point in time the Militia was a medium-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on [[Chesterton]].<ref name="FSWp134"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at just one-third of full strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> + :- At this point in time the Militia was a medium-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on Chesterton.<ref name="FSWp134"/> + === 2821 === + '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> + :- At this point in time the Militia was a medium-weight unit operating at just one-third of full strength, and was based on Chesterton.<ref name="FSWp134"/> === 2830 === === 2830 === − '''Chesterton CMM''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> + '''Chesterton CMM''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 95 </ref> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] with an operational readiness of 51 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] with an operational readiness of 51 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> − + === 2864 === − === 2864 === + '''Chesterton CMM''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> − '''Chesterton CMM''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] with an operational readiness of 26 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] with an operational readiness of 26 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> == Notes == == Notes == − * ''Field Report 2765: AFFS'' attributes the Preparedness Act of 2735 to both [[Richard Davion]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3"/> and [[Roger Davion (27th c.)|Roger Davion]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> Because other sources indicate that Richard Davion was First Prince in 2735, and that Roger Davion died in 2703, the latter attribution is probably an error.+ * By 3025, the system of Combat Regions in place during the Star League era had been replaced with a system of Polymorphous Defense Zones (PDZs) within the Capellan and [[Draconis March]]es. The Capellan March of 3025 consisted of seven PDZs, compared to the four CRs of the Star League era. The five worlds which had formed the Chesterton CR - [[Chesterton]], [[Demeter]], [[Goshen]], [[Tedibryhr]] and [[Ulan Batar]] had all been incorporated into the Valexa PDZ by 3025, with the exception of Tedibyhr, which had been abandoned or depopulated. It is therefore likely—but not certain—that the Chesterton CMM was either reformed/reorganized into the [[Valexa Capellan March Militia]] or destroyed during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp29">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 29, "Armed Forces Federated Suns Deployment Map 2765"</ref><ref name="HD(TFS)p207">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 207, "Federated Suns Map (pdf edition)"</ref> − * By 3025, the system of Combat Regions in place during the Star League era had been replaced with a system of Polymorphous Defense Zones (PDZs) within the Capellan and [[Draconis March]]es. The Capellan March of 3025 consisted of seven PDZs, compared to the four CRs of the Star League era. The five worlds which had formed the Chesterton CR - [[Chesterton]], [[Demeter]], [[Goshen]], [[Tedibryhr]] and [[Ulan Batar]] had all been incorporated into the Valexa PDZ by 3025, with the exception of Tedibyhr, which had been abandoned or depopulated. It is therefore likely—but not certain—that the Chesterton CMM was either reformed/reorganized into the [[Valexa Capellan March Militia]] or destroyed during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp29">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 29: "Armed Forces Federated Suns Deployment Map 2765"</ref><ref name="HD(TFS)p207">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 207: "Federated Suns Map (PDF edition)"</ref> + * ''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'' attributes the Preparedness Act of 2735 to both [[Richard Davion]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3"/> and [[Roger Davion (27th c.)|Roger Davion]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>. Because other sources indicate that Richard Davion was First Prince in 2735, and that Roger Davion died in 2703, the latter attribution is probably an error. == References == == References == Line 67:
Line 66: == Bibliography == == Bibliography == − * ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' + * ''[[Field Report 2765: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' + * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]'' * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' − * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' + * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)| Second Succession War]]'' − − [[Category: Federated Suns Militia Commands|Capellan March Militia, Chesterton]] [[Category: Federated Suns Militia Commands|Capellan March Militia, Chesterton]]
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==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Formation === | === Formation === | ||
| − | In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' or Chesterton CMM was formed in [[2754]] as a result of the [[Preparedness Act]] enacted by [[First Prince]] [[Richard Davion]] in [[2735]] | + | In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' or Chesterton CMM was formed in [[2754]] as a result of the [[Preparedness Act]] enacted by [[First Prince]] [[Richard Davion]] in [[2735]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 3, "Strategic Update"</ref>. Richard established a formal training program aimed at increasing the general readiness level of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] reserve forces and formalized the structure of the March Militias, bringing the planetary militias into a common structure.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> |
| − | Richard established a system whereby each of the Marches within the Federated Suns conducted internal wargames every two years, with those wargames being inspired by the [[Martial Olympiad]] conducted by the [[Star League Defense Force]] every four years. Each March Militia was formed as an ad hoc [[brigade]] drawing on the winners from each planetary militia across each Combat Region. These ad hoc brigades then competed against each other at a March level to earn the title of "Best Prepared" March Militia within each of the three Marches.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | + | Richard established a system whereby each of the Marches within the Federated Suns conducted internal wargames every two years, with those wargames being inspired by the [[Martial Olympiad]] conducted by the [[Star League Defense Force]] every four years. Each March Militia was formed as an ad-hoc [[brigade]] drawing on the winners from each planetary militia across each Combat Region. These ad hoc brigades then competed against each other at a March level to earn the title of "Best Prepared" March Militia within each of the three Marches.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> |
| − | The wargames proved to be very popular and by [[2750]] the prestige that was associated with the "Best Prepared" title inspired troops in every combat region to give their best effort, with some commands making plans years in advance to try and ensure that they were ready. After the close of the 2754 games First Prince [[John Davion]] activated all of the combat region commands as federal troops and formed them into the March Militias; while this move was | + | The wargames proved to be very popular and by [[2750]] the prestige that was associated with the "Best Prepared" title inspired troops in every combat region to give their best effort, with some commands making plans years in advance to try and ensure that they were ready. After the close of the 2754 games First Prince [[John Davion]] activated all of the combat region commands as federal troops and formed them into the March Militias; while this move was contraversial and provoked a flurry of judicial cases opposing the creation of the commands, it also added twenty [[BattleMech]]-equipped combat commands to the AFFS in a single stroke. Many of the planets that provided troops for the games were resentful of having their best militia troops pressed into federal service, and it would be [[2763]] before the last of the cases worked its way through the courts. With the final ruling going in favor of Prince John, he then moved to allay many of the fears expressed by the planets involved by laying down specific instructions that the March Militias wouldn't be deployed outside their home combat regions except under a small number of very rare and clearly-defined exceptions.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> |
Firmly established, the Chesterton CMM and the other militias acted as a mobile reserve for the Chesterton Combat Region and a staging ground through which planetary militia soldiers could move on into the AFFS, while retiring AFFS personnel moved into the March Militia to pass on their knowledge and experience. The Chesterton CMM was one of four March Militia brigades founded within the Capellan March in 2754, with the other three being the [[Kathil Capellan March Militia|Kathil]], [[New Syrtis Capellan March Militia|New Syrtis]] and [[Royalston Capellan March Militia|Royalston CMMs]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | Firmly established, the Chesterton CMM and the other militias acted as a mobile reserve for the Chesterton Combat Region and a staging ground through which planetary militia soldiers could move on into the AFFS, while retiring AFFS personnel moved into the March Militia to pass on their knowledge and experience. The Chesterton CMM was one of four March Militia brigades founded within the Capellan March in 2754, with the other three being the [[Kathil Capellan March Militia|Kathil]], [[New Syrtis Capellan March Militia|New Syrtis]] and [[Royalston Capellan March Militia|Royalston CMMs]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
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== Officers == | == Officers == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |- | + | |- |
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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== Composition History == | == Composition History == | ||
=== 2765 === | === 2765 === | ||
| − | '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22">''Field Report 2765: | + | '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 22, "Regimental Status"</ref> |
:- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | :- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
:- Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | :- Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
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:- The Chesterton CMM was based on Chesterton at this point in time.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22"/><ref name="FR2765:FSp29"/> | :- The Chesterton CMM was based on Chesterton at this point in time.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22"/><ref name="FR2765:FSp29"/> | ||
| − | === | + | === 2786 === |
| − | '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp134" | + | '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp134"/> |
| − | :- At this point in time the Militia was a medium-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on | + | :- At this point in time the Militia was a medium-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on Chesterton.<ref name="FSWp134"/> |
| + | === 2821 === | ||
| + | '''Chesterton Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Militia was a medium-weight unit operating at just one-third of full strength, and was based on Chesterton.<ref name="FSWp134"/> | ||
=== 2830 === | === 2830 === | ||
| − | '''Chesterton CMM''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name= | + | '''Chesterton CMM''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 95 </ref> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] with an operational readiness of 51 percent.<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] with an operational readiness of 51 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
| − | + | === 2864 === | |
| − | === 2864 === | + | '''Chesterton CMM''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
| − | '''Chesterton CMM''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] with an operational readiness of 26 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] with an operational readiness of 26 percent.<ref name= | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | + | * By 3025, the system of Combat Regions in place during the Star League era had been replaced with a system of Polymorphous Defense Zones (PDZs) within the Capellan and [[Draconis March]]es. The Capellan March of 3025 consisted of seven PDZs, compared to the four CRs of the Star League era. The five worlds which had formed the Chesterton CR - [[Chesterton]], [[Demeter]], [[Goshen]], [[Tedibryhr]] and [[Ulan Batar]] had all been incorporated into the Valexa PDZ by 3025, with the exception of Tedibyhr, which had been abandoned or depopulated. It is therefore likely—but not certain—that the Chesterton CMM was either reformed/reorganized into the [[Valexa Capellan March Militia]] or destroyed during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp29">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 29, "Armed Forces Federated Suns Deployment Map 2765"</ref><ref name="HD(TFS)p207">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 207, "Federated Suns Map (pdf edition)"</ref> | |
| − | * By 3025, the system of Combat Regions in place during the Star League era had been replaced with a system of Polymorphous Defense Zones (PDZs) within the Capellan and [[Draconis March]]es. The Capellan March of 3025 consisted of seven PDZs, compared to the four CRs of the Star League era. The five worlds which had formed the Chesterton CR - [[Chesterton]], [[Demeter]], [[Goshen]], [[Tedibryhr]] and [[Ulan Batar]] had all been incorporated into the Valexa PDZ by 3025, with the exception of Tedibyhr, which had been abandoned or depopulated. It is therefore likely—but not certain—that the Chesterton CMM was either reformed/reorganized into the [[Valexa Capellan March Militia]] or destroyed during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp29">''Field Report 2765: | + | * ''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'' attributes the Preparedness Act of 2735 to both [[Richard Davion]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3"/> and [[Roger Davion (27th c.)|Roger Davion]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>. Because other sources indicate that Richard Davion was First Prince in 2735, and that Roger Davion died in 2703, the latter attribution is probably an error. |
== References == | == References == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Report 2765: | + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Federated Suns]]'' |
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | + | * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]'' |
* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)| Second Succession War]]'' |
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[[Category: Federated Suns Militia Commands|Capellan March Militia, Chesterton]] | [[Category: Federated Suns Militia Commands|Capellan March Militia, Chesterton]] | ||