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		+	| nickname = Ex-Force
		+	| parent formation = Covenant Worlds Militia
		+	| formed  = 3138
		+	| year    = 3138
		+	| unitname = Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force
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−	| Designation    = Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force
−	| formed        = [[3138]]
−	| Disbanded      =
−	| Previous Designation =
−	| Nickname      = Ex-Force
−	| Affiliation    = [[Covenant Worlds]]
−	| Parent Command = [[Covenant Worlds Militia]]
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−	The '''Covenant Worlds First Expeditionary Force''' was officially deployed on 2 May [[3138]] to assist in the Andurien War between their [[Oriente Protectorate]] allies and the [[Duchy of Andurien]].
	==History==		==History==
−	On the way to the system, the force arrived on 3 May 3138, in the [[Savannah]] system.  There a Lyran JumpShip and aerospace forces holding control of Zenith Jump Point of the system.
−	The Lyran forces, including a ''[[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|Star Lord]]''-class JumpShip, the ''[[Soledad]]'', with escort DropShips the ''[[Kuan Ti]]''-class assault DropShip ''[[San Jeronimo]]'' and the ''[[Okinawa (DropShip class)|Okinawa]]''-class fighter carrier ''[[Apopka]]''.  ''Soledad''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s CO & aerospace force commander, Captain Bernard Morristein.  While Lyran battalion on the planet under the command of a Colonel Daily of the [[6th Lyran Regulars]].<ref>''To Ride the Chimera'', p. 178: "Reference to battalion on planet"</ref>	+	Officially deployed on May 2nd to assist in the Andurien War between their [[Oriente Protectorate]] allies and [[Duchy of Andurien]].
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		+	On the way to the system, the force arrived on 3rd May [[3138]], in the [[Savannah]] system.  There a Lyran Jumpship and Aerospace forces holding control of Zenith Jump Point of the system.
−	The Covenant forces split up with ground forces departing for the planet and aerospace forces including the carrier's half of the entire wing of aerospace fighters began attack run on the planet. Warden Marik, orders repeatedly that ''Soledad''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s commander to withdraw or surrender unconditionally. He also adds he will destroy the ''Soledad'', sighting that Covenant Worlds can build large ''Star Lord''-class JumpShips.	+	The Lyran forces, including a [[Star Lord (Jumpship)|Star Lord]] Jumpship, ''Soledad'', protective DropShips [[Kuan Ti]] Class Assault Dropship ''San Jeronimo'' & [[Okinawa]] Class Fighter-Carrier ''Apopka''.  Soledad's co & aerospace force commander, Captain Bernard Morristein.   While Lyran battalion on the planet under the command of a Colonel Daily of the 6th Lyran Regulars.<ref>''[[To Ride the Chimera]]'', pg 178 - reference to battalion on planet.</ref>
−	Captain Morristein considered his options, and felt that cost to pay against Marik forces was too great to risk his ships and crews. So he ordered all ships of his force to surrender. Marik ground forces dealt with the 6th's second-line battalion, which was already fighting Savannah militia forces.	+	The Covenant forces split up with ground forces departing for the planet and aerospace forces including the carrier's half of the entire wing of aerospace fighters began attack run on the planet. Warden Marik, orders repeatally that Soledad's commander to withdraw or surrender unconditionally.   He also adds he will destroy the Soledad, sighting that Covenant Worlds can build large Star Lord Class Jumpships.
−	On June 16th, Ex-Force,<ref>''To Ride the Chimera'', p. 186: "Nickname revealed"</ref> to use its self-given nickname, had landed on [[El Giza]], fighting [[4th Andurien Cavalry]] on the Plains of Al Jizah in Duchy of Andurien. Thaddeus Marik led his force in rolling hillside and ravines of ''grasslands'' of purple Fronds.  His forces, had difficulty with terrain due to grass lands hiding all the ravines and valleys.  The communities, hidden by low valleys and buildings made from scrap metal, caused the expedition have hard time scanning the enemy. Warden Marik, surmised that the 4th was buying time for its sister unit, [[2nd Andurien Guard]] on Mosiro, to prepare for the Orientes' arrival.  The 4th fought a hit-and-fade campaign using combination of high metal, hidden ravines and valleys.  Thaddeus's force discovers trenches left over from an ancient city that existed here before being destroyed in during the [[First Succession War]].	+	Captain Morristein considered his options, and felt that cost to pay against Marik forces was to great to risk his ships and crews.  So he ordered all ships of his force to surrender.  Marik's ground forces dealt with the 6th's second-line battalion whom was already fighting Savannah militia forces.
−	Middle of July, the Ex-Force fought brutal battle for the planet against [[2nd Andurien Guards]] & Mosiro Planetary Militia (MPM) in commercial center of the city of Al-Hassam.<ref>''To Ride the Chimera'', pp. 201–203</ref>  The Andurien force fought from building to building, affecting most commercial areas.  MPM continue fighting in underground traffic tunnels beneath the city.	+	On June 16th, Ex-Force<ref>[[To Ride the Chimera]] pg. 186 - nickname revealed</ref>,as it self-given nickname had landed on [[El Giza]], fighting [[4th Andurien Cavalry]]  on the Plains of Al Jizah in Duchy of Andurien. Thaddeus Marik, lead his force in rolling hillside and ravines of ''grasslands'' of purple Fronds.  His forces, had difficulty with terrain due to grass lands hiding all the ravines and valleys.  The communities, hidden by low valleys and buildings made from scrap metal, caused the expedition have hard time scanning the enemy. Warden Marik, submersed that the 4th was buying time for its sister unit, [[2nd Andurien Guard]] on Mosiro, to prepare for the Oriente's arrival.  The 4th fought a hit-and-fade attacks using combination of high metal, hidden ravines and valleys.  Thaddeus's force discovers trenches left over from a ancient city that once existed here before being destroyed in during the [[1st Succession War]].
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		+	Middle of July, the Ex-Force fought brutal battle for the planet against [[2nd Andurien Guards]] & Mosiro Planetary Militia (MPM) in commercial center of the city of Al-Hassam.<ref>[[To Ride the Chimera]] pg. 201-203</ref>  The Andurien force fought from building to building, effecting destroying most commercial areas.  MPM continue fighting in underground traffic tunnels beneath the city.
	==Officers==		==Officers==
−	{| class="wikitable"	+	[[Warden-General|Warden]] [[Thaddeus Marik II|Thaddeus Marik]]
−	|-	+	Colonel Timur - Covenant Worlds Militia
−	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
−	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
−	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
−	|-
−	| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force'''
−	|-
−	| [[Warden-General|Warden]]||[[Thaddeus Marik (32nd c.)|Thaddeus Marik]]||
−	|-
−	| [[Colonel]]||[[Mark Timur]]<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116: "Free Worlds League Military"</ref>||
−	|-
−	|}
−	===Notes===	+	==Tactics==
−	Colonel Timur acted as the Covenant Worlds Militia coordinator.
−	==Tactics==
−	Unknown.
	==Composition==		==Composition==
	*Ground Forces		*Ground Forces
−	**Ex-Force, First Company	+	**Ex-Force, First Company
−	**Alphard Militia	+	**Alphard Militia
−	**Nathan Militia	+	**Nathan Militia
−	**Angel II Militia	+	**Angel II Militia
−	**Kalidasa Militia	+	**Kalidasa Militia
−	**Connaught Aerospace Forces	+	**Connaught Aerospace Forces
−	**Protectorate Coalition militia forces<ref>''To Ride the Chimera'', p. 168: "Protectorate forces join the Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force"</ref>	+	**Protectorate Coalition militia forces<ref>[[To Ride the Chimera]] pg.168 - Protectorate forces join the Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force</ref>
−	* Aerospace Fleet	+	*Aerospace Fleet
−	** 3 ''[[Merchant]]''-class JumpShips	+	**3 x [[Merchant]] Class Jumpships
−	** 6 DropShips which included: a ''[[Miraborg (DropShip class)|Miraborg]]'' Carrier, 2 ''[[Union]]''-class DropShips, a ''[[Fortress]]'', and a ''[[Seeker]]''.	+	** 6 x DropShips which includes: [[Miraborg]] Carrier, 2 x [[Union]] Class Dropships, [[Fortress]], and [[Seeker]].
	==Notes==		==Notes==
−	The mixed militia joined the expedition, brought unusual mix of vehicles and aerospace fighters, with not as much BattleMechs support as Thaddeus wished.  Most of militia commands were split off into new command forms, but some retained their militia formation.	+	The mixed militia joined the expedition, brought unusual mix of vehicles and aerospace fighters, with not as much Battlemechs support as Thaddeus wished.  Most of militia commands were split of into new command forms, but some retained their militia formation.
−	The size of actual formation was not specified but force's DropShips indicated force almost mixed battalion size force.<ref>''To Ride the Chimera'', p. 167: "Force of size"</ref>	+	The size of actual for was not specified but force's dropships indicated force almost mixed battalion size force.<ref>[[To Ride the Chimera]] pg 167 - force of size </ref>
−	It is unclear that Expedition was kept together when the Andurien War had concluded. One militia unit was seen fighting on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] during [[Operation Homecoming]].  However wasn't clear if they were part of the expedition or separate force assigned.	+	It is unclear that Expedition was kept together when the Andurien War had concluded. One Militia unit was seen fighting on [[Atreus]] during [[Operation Homecoming]].  However wasn't clear if they were part of the expedition or separate force assigned.
	==References==		==References==
−	<references />	+	*[[To Ride the Chimera|MWDA Novel: To Ride the Chimera]]
−		+	<references/>
−	==Bibliography==
−	* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
−	* ''[[To Ride the Chimera]]'' (novel)
−	[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force]]	+	[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands]]
−	[[Category:Covenant Worlds Commands|Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force]]

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{{infoBoxStateUnit | image = | nickname = Ex-Force | parent formation = Covenant Worlds Militia | formed = 3138 | year = 3138 | unitname = Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force }} ==History== Officially deployed on May 2nd to assist in the Andurien War between their [[Oriente Protectorate]] allies and [[Duchy of Andurien]]. On the way to the system, the force arrived on 3rd May [[3138]], in the [[Savannah]] system. There a Lyran Jumpship and Aerospace forces holding control of Zenith Jump Point of the system. The Lyran forces, including a [[Star Lord (Jumpship)|Star Lord]] Jumpship, ''Soledad'', protective DropShips [[Kuan Ti]] Class Assault Dropship ''San Jeronimo'' & [[Okinawa]] Class Fighter-Carrier ''Apopka''. Soledad's co & aerospace force commander, Captain Bernard Morristein. While Lyran battalion on the planet under the command of a Colonel Daily of the 6th Lyran Regulars.<ref>''[[To Ride the Chimera]]'', pg 178 - reference to battalion on planet.</ref> The Covenant forces split up with ground forces departing for the planet and aerospace forces including the carrier's half of the entire wing of aerospace fighters began attack run on the planet. Warden Marik, orders repeatally that Soledad's commander to withdraw or surrender unconditionally. He also adds he will destroy the Soledad, sighting that Covenant Worlds can build large Star Lord Class Jumpships. Captain Morristein considered his options, and felt that cost to pay against Marik forces was to great to risk his ships and crews. So he ordered all ships of his force to surrender. Marik's ground forces dealt with the 6th's second-line battalion whom was already fighting Savannah militia forces. On June 16th, Ex-Force<ref>[[To Ride the Chimera]] pg. 186 - nickname revealed</ref>,as it self-given nickname had landed on [[El Giza]], fighting [[4th Andurien Cavalry]] on the Plains of Al Jizah in Duchy of Andurien. Thaddeus Marik, lead his force in rolling hillside and ravines of ''grasslands'' of purple Fronds. His forces, had difficulty with terrain due to grass lands hiding all the ravines and valleys. The communities, hidden by low valleys and buildings made from scrap metal, caused the expedition have hard time scanning the enemy. Warden Marik, submersed that the 4th was buying time for its sister unit, [[2nd Andurien Guard]] on Mosiro, to prepare for the Oriente's arrival. The 4th fought a hit-and-fade attacks using combination of high metal, hidden ravines and valleys. Thaddeus's force discovers trenches left over from a ancient city that once existed here before being destroyed in during the [[1st Succession War]]. Middle of July, the Ex-Force fought brutal battle for the planet against [[2nd Andurien Guards]] & Mosiro Planetary Militia (MPM) in commercial center of the city of Al-Hassam.<ref>[[To Ride the Chimera]] pg. 201-203</ref> The Andurien force fought from building to building, effecting destroying most commercial areas. MPM continue fighting in underground traffic tunnels beneath the city. ==Officers== [[Warden-General|Warden]] [[Thaddeus Marik II|Thaddeus Marik]] Colonel Timur - Covenant Worlds Militia ==Tactics== ==Composition== *Ground Forces **Ex-Force, First Company **Alphard Militia **Nathan Militia **Angel II Militia **Kalidasa Militia **Connaught Aerospace Forces **Protectorate Coalition militia forces<ref>[[To Ride the Chimera]] pg.168 - Protectorate forces join the Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force</ref> *Aerospace Fleet **3 x [[Merchant]] Class Jumpships ** 6 x DropShips which includes: [[Miraborg]] Carrier, 2 x [[Union]] Class Dropships, [[Fortress]], and [[Seeker]]. ==Notes== The mixed militia joined the expedition, brought unusual mix of vehicles and aerospace fighters, with not as much Battlemechs support as Thaddeus wished. Most of militia commands were split of into new command forms, but some retained their militia formation. The size of actual for was not specified but force's dropships indicated force almost mixed battalion size force.<ref>[[To Ride the Chimera]] pg 167 - force of size </ref> It is unclear that Expedition was kept together when the Andurien War had concluded. One Militia unit was seen fighting on [[Atreus]] during [[Operation Homecoming]]. However wasn't clear if they were part of the expedition or separate force assigned. ==References== *[[To Ride the Chimera|MWDA Novel: To Ride the Chimera]] <references/> [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands]]

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