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The '''Holdfast Guard''' was a [[Capellan Confederation]] military formation, which was originally known as the '''Blandford's Grenadiers'''. | The '''Holdfast Guard''' was a [[Capellan Confederation]] military formation, which was originally known as the '''Blandford's Grenadiers'''. | ||
| − | + | Blandford's Grenadiers trace its origin back to the pre–[[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] nation of the [[Tikonov Union]]. Being part of the [[Tikonov Union Guards]], the Grenadiers' original commanding officer, [[Harrison Blandford]], reorganized the [[Regiment]] and they were added in to [[Franco Liao]]'s [[Capellan Defense Force]]. | |
The unit actual roots stem from former military commands of the [[4th Tikonov Union Guards|Fourth]] and [[7th Tikonov Union Guards|Seventh Tikonov Union Guards]] which were originally formed between [[2310]] and [[2315]] respectively. They were reorganized in [[2368]], where it was used to disbanded private noble armies which stand in the way of the newly formed [[CCAF]].<ref name=HLTCCp78/> | The unit actual roots stem from former military commands of the [[4th Tikonov Union Guards|Fourth]] and [[7th Tikonov Union Guards|Seventh Tikonov Union Guards]] which were originally formed between [[2310]] and [[2315]] respectively. They were reorganized in [[2368]], where it was used to disbanded private noble armies which stand in the way of the newly formed [[CCAF]].<ref name=HLTCCp78/> | ||
| + | ==History== | ||
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=== Early History === | === Early History === | ||
| − | Formed from the [[4th Tikonov Union Guards|Fourth]] and [[7th Tikonov Union Guards|Seventh Tikonov Union Guards]] during the formation of the [[Capellan Confederation]], Blandford's Grenadiers proved their value to [[Chancellor]] [[Franco Liao]] by disarming a number of noble warbands that opposed him, and Franco's successors would continue the tradition of using the Grenadiers to stamp out any hints of insurrection against the Confederation's rulers.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp7">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 7 | + | Formed from the [[4th Tikonov Union Guards|Fourth]] and [[7th Tikonov Union Guards|Seventh Tikonov Union Guards]] during the formation of the [[Capellan Confederation]], Blandford's Grenadiers proved their value to [[Chancellor]] [[Franco Liao]] by disarming a number of noble warbands that opposed him, and Franco's successors would continue the tradition of using the Grenadiers to stamp out any hints of insurrection against the Confederation's rulers.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp7">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 7: "Capellan Hussars"</ref> |
=== Star League Era === | === Star League Era === | ||
| − | By the closing years of the [[Star League era]] the Grenadiers held the distinction of being one of only two regiments to have been a part of the Capellan Hussars [[brigade]] since their formation. Each regiment of the Hussars was associated with a particular Commonality within the Confederation, and the Grenadiers were eventually transferred into the [[Sarna Commonality]]. By the eve of the [[Amaris Civil War]] the Grenadiers were one of the most experienced regiments in the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]], as a result of so many '' | + | By the closing years of the [[Star League era]] the Grenadiers held the distinction of being one of only two regiments to have been a part of the Capellan Hussars [[brigade]] since their formation. Each regiment of the Hussars was associated with a particular Commonality within the Confederation, and the Grenadiers were eventually transferred into the [[Sarna Commonality]]. By the eve of the [[Amaris Civil War]] the Grenadiers were one of the most experienced regiments in the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]], as a result of so many ''Barduc'' [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] being transferred into the regiment over the years.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp7"/> |
=== First Succession War === | === First Succession War === | ||
| − | In [[2795]], following the appointment of [[Sandol Quinn]] as regent to [[Ilsa Liao]], the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] launched an invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] intended to capture the politically | + | In [[2795]], following the appointment of [[Sandol Quinn]] as regent to [[Ilsa Liao]], the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] launched an invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] intended to capture the politically significant [[Chesterton]] system. Planned by Quinn, the operation was intended to take advantage of the AFFS' continuing focus on trying to resist the massive [[Draconis Combine]] invasion of the Federated Suns, which stood poised to capture [[New Avalon]] itself. Quinn's plan involved encircling Chesterton by taking the systems around it, using mercenary units for the initial invasions — predominantly or exclusively former [[Star League Defense Force]] commands that had been recruited by the Confederation — and following up with CCAF line [[regiment]]s to reinforce the assault and then secure the captured worlds. Whilst launching one or two planetary invasions at a time aimed at systems around Chesterton, Quinn also had the CCAF copy tactics used by the Combine so effectively, leapfrogging over border systems to capture a number of systems further inside the Federated Suns to add pressure to the AFFS. Quinn's strategy worked well for several years; [[Ulan Batar]] was assaulted in [[2797]], with Blandford's Grenadiers securing the planet under Confederation control in January the following year, when they dug the last of the insurgents resisting the invasion out of the foothills around the planetary capital city.<ref name="FSWp81">''First Succession War'', p. 81: "Quinn's War: The Confederation-Suns Front"</ref> |
| − | Blandford's Grenadiers were credit in their defense of [[Lincoln]], where they fought against [[mercenaries]] in [[Draconis Combine|Kurita]] employ during between [[2802]]-[[2803]]. When Free Worlds League employed the mercenary unit [[Edom's Bandits]] during their attempt to conquer [[Sirius]] in [[2810]], the Guards destroyed them. | + | Blandford's Grenadiers were credit in their defense of [[Lincoln]], where they fought against [[mercenaries]] in [[Draconis Combine|Kurita]] employ during between [[2802]]-[[2803]]. When Free Worlds League employed the mercenary unit [[Edom's Bandits]] during their [[Battle of Sirius (2810)|attempt]] to conquer [[Sirius]] in [[2810]], the Guards destroyed them.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 78</ref> |
=== Second Succession War === | === Second Succession War === | ||
| − | On [[Carver V]], the unit destroyed | + | On [[Carver V]], the unit destroyed the mercenary unit under [[House Davion]] employed called [[Tamara's Black Sword]] in [[2846]] during a deep border raid.{{cn}} |
=== Third Succession War === | === Third Succession War === | ||
| − | During the Third Succession War, the unit saw considerable action against mercenaries units employed against Liao worlds. They fought against | + | During the Third Succession War, the unit saw considerable action against mercenaries units employed against Liao worlds. They fought against [[Saffron's Slashers]] in a fierce fight on [[Wei]] in [[2925]]. Three years later, they annihilated [[Normand's Condottiere]] while the mercenaries tried to raid Palos in [[2928]], because they used their surrender as a trap.{{cn}} |
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| + | Between the years of [[2930]] to [[2950]], the FWLM deployed number of forces against this command during cross border raids. As the 3rd Capellan Hussars regiment, [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]], tasked them with the security of the House of Scions to guarantee that the nobility would their loyalty to him.<ref name=HLTCCp78>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 78: "Blandford's Grenadiers" - Unit's early history from Formation to 3025.</ref> | ||
| − | + | ===The Fourth Succession War=== | |
| + | The events of the [[Fourth Succession War]], the unit saw no action during the conflict. It remained on station at its garrison post on [[Capella]]. | ||
| − | === | + | ===Andurien/Canopus Invasion and War of 3039=== |
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| − | + | ====Sigma Mare and Palladaine==== | |
| − | ====Sigma Mare | + | During in 3030s, the Duchy of Andurien with aid of its allies from [[Magistracy of Canopus]], invaded Capellan Confederation during what was known as the [[Andurien Secession]]. Blandford’s Grenadiers had not immediately deployed into action against the invaders until March [[3032]]. The unit launched itself into action against Andurien forces occupying world of [[Sigma Mare]]. There the Grenadiers intended to confront the [[4th Defenders of Andurien]] who had taken the planet a year earlier. However only found a light garrison force in their place/ which they easily overwhelmed and took the planet.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 63: "Blandford's Grenadiers retake Liao world of Sigma Mare from Andurien control".</ref> |
| − | During in 3030s, the Duchy of Andurien with aid of its allies from [[Magistracy of Canopus]], invaded Capellan Confederation during what was known as the [[Andurien Secession]]. | ||
| − | In November of [[3034]], the Grenadiers arrived on world and took [[Palladaine]] without having fire shot, due to lack of defenders. The unit then moved back to its home garrison on [[Capella]]. | + | In November of [[3034]], the Grenadiers arrived on world and took [[Palladaine]] without having fire shot, due to lack of defenders. The unit then moved back to its home garrison on [[Capella]]. |
====League Raid during War of 3039==== | ====League Raid during War of 3039==== | ||
| − | In July of [[3039]], [[Ninth Marik Militia]] conducted a raid against the | + | In July of [[3039]], [[Ninth Marik Militia]] conducted a raid against the Grenadiers' homeworld of [[Capella]]. The Grenadiers were caught by complete surprise by the League unit, taking heavy casualties. They were only able to barely put token resistance against 9th Militia for two days, before they abandoned the planet.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 63, 140: Free Worlds League Operations/Deployment Tables - The 9th Militia raids Capellan and Grenadiers are damaged heavily & barely able to put up a defense.</ref><ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 79: "Capella (July)" - Raid by 9th Militia mentioned in the incursion.</ref> |
| − | ==== | + | ====3040s==== |
| − | + | Blandford's Grenadiers name was changed to become known as the Holdfast Guard.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140: "Unit still known as Blandford's Grenadiers during both Andurien War & War of 3039".</ref> | |
===Operation Guerrero=== | ===Operation Guerrero=== | ||
{{Sectionstub}} | {{Sectionstub}} | ||
| − | ===Xin Sheng Campaign=== | + | ===''Xin Sheng'' Campaign=== |
From [[3063]] through [[3065]], the Guard took an active stand as bodyguards for the [[House of Scions]]. They often posted armed men on the House floor to protect [[St. Ives]] members. This led to the formation of a second infantry regiment, currently two battalions in strength, for security measures. | From [[3063]] through [[3065]], the Guard took an active stand as bodyguards for the [[House of Scions]]. They often posted armed men on the House floor to protect [[St. Ives]] members. This led to the formation of a second infantry regiment, currently two battalions in strength, for security measures. | ||
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | As part of Operation | + | As part of Operation THUNDERSTRIKE, the Holdfast Guard defeated the 20th Avalon Hussars on Randar.{{cn}} |
During the [[Jihad]] the Holdfast Guard repelled numerous raids on [[Capella]] by the [[Word of Blake]]. During the lulls between the raids, the Holdfast Guard rebuilt their ranks by drafting members of the militia, Home Guard, and mercenary units. Barely a third of the unit was combat-ready at the end of the Jihad, and most of those troops were half-trained recruits.<ref name="frcc8">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 8</ref> | During the [[Jihad]] the Holdfast Guard repelled numerous raids on [[Capella]] by the [[Word of Blake]]. During the lulls between the raids, the Holdfast Guard rebuilt their ranks by drafting members of the militia, Home Guard, and mercenary units. Barely a third of the unit was combat-ready at the end of the Jihad, and most of those troops were half-trained recruits.<ref name="frcc8">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 8</ref> | ||
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After the Jihad ended, many members of the Holdfast Guard were transferred to the [[Red Lancers]]. The Holdfast Guard replaced these transferred personnel with experienced Jihad veterans. These troopers quickly rebuilt the unit, and their battlefield skills are excellent. By contrast, many of these soldiers are ill-equipped to deal with the various political and social aspects of their assignment to protect the House of Scions. To address this issue several Confucian scholars have been assigned to tutor the regiment's warriors in etiquette.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 23</ref> | After the Jihad ended, many members of the Holdfast Guard were transferred to the [[Red Lancers]]. The Holdfast Guard replaced these transferred personnel with experienced Jihad veterans. These troopers quickly rebuilt the unit, and their battlefield skills are excellent. By contrast, many of these soldiers are ill-equipped to deal with the various political and social aspects of their assignment to protect the House of Scions. To address this issue several Confucian scholars have been assigned to tutor the regiment's warriors in etiquette.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 23</ref> | ||
| − | The unit was still stationed in Capella in [[3079]].<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'' , p. 8 "Regimental Status"</ref> | + | The unit was still stationed in Capella in [[3079]].<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 8: "Regimental Status"</ref> |
===Dark Age=== | ===Dark Age=== | ||
| − | The Guard arrived on [[Liao]] not long after its liberation, likely as insurance against any threat to their newly won holdings. The Guard has been embraced by the planet’s inhabitants, who continue to ride the wave of resurgent Capellan nationalism. In addition the Guard has sent detachments of its troops to numerous neighboring systems to conduct well publicized exercises and to instill "proper Capellan values". The Guards have begun integrating classes on Confucian thought into their educational systems due to the urging of local communities. This has had the Guards assist in the construction of the new Rújiào Institute of Cultural and Philosophical Studies on Liao.<ref name=FM3145p30>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 30 | + | A combined force of Holdfast Guard and [[Death Commandos]] landed covertly on [[Liao]]. They stormed the capital city, Chang-an, destroying vast swaths of the city and killing hundreds of civilians. This October 11, [[3111]] action was later named the "Massacre of Liao" by the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. Outside the capital city, the Holdfast Guard faced the [[V Hastati Sentinels]]. While the Holdfast Guard forced the Fifth to advance slowly, the [[Dynasty Guard]] carried out a headhunter mission that killed the Fifth's command staff.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades'', p. 19</ref> |
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| + | The Guard arrived on [[Liao]] not long after its liberation, likely as insurance against any threat to their newly won holdings. The Guard has been embraced by the planet’s inhabitants, who continue to ride the wave of resurgent Capellan nationalism. In addition the Guard has sent detachments of its troops to numerous neighboring systems to conduct well publicized exercises and to instill "proper Capellan values". The Guards have begun integrating classes on Confucian thought into their educational systems due to the urging of local communities. This has had the Guards assist in the construction of the new Rújiào Institute of Cultural and Philosophical Studies on Liao.<ref name=FM3145p30>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 30: "Capellan Hussars - Holdfast Guard"</ref> | ||
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| + | As part of the [[Capellan Crusades]], the Holdfast Guard participated in an invasion of [[Styk]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 34: "''Firebee'' MilitiaMech"</ref> | ||
| − | On February 6, 3149, the Holdfast Guard landed on [[Outreach]]. After fighting the [[XI | + | On February 6, 3149, the Holdfast Guard landed on [[Outreach]]. After fighting the [[XI Triarii Protectors]] the Guard took the capital city of New Kearny. While consolidating their position, a battalion of the [[XIV Principes Guards]] supported by multiple small mercenary commands attacked the Holdfast Guards. Once committed against the Holdfast Guard, [[Warrior House Imarra]] attacked the combined Principes Guards/Mercenary force from the rear. Within four weeks, the planetary defenders were all destroyed.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 64</ref><ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'', p. 10</ref> |
| − | As part of [[Operation TIAMAT]]'s second wave, the Holdfast Guard landed on [[Procyon]]. Expecting heavy resistance from multiple [[Castle Brian]] sites, the Guards instead only faced the [[XIII Triarii Protectors]]. The Holdfast Guard quickly seized the spaceport and the capital.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 74 | + | As part of [[Operation TIAMAT]]'s second wave, the Holdfast Guard landed on [[Procyon]]. Expecting heavy resistance from multiple [[Castle Brian]] sites, the Guards instead only faced the [[XIII Triarii Protectors]]. The Holdfast Guard quickly seized the spaceport and the capital.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 74: "The Capellan Thrust"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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! 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 | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of | + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Blandford's Grenadiers''' |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Colonel]]||[[Harrison Blandford]]||[[2386]]<ref name=HLTCCp78/> | | [[Colonel]]||[[Harrison Blandford]]||[[2386]]<ref name=HLTCCp78/> | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Holdfast Guard''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Holdfast Guard''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''Colonel''||[[Kenneth Razani]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20Yp62>''20 Year Update'', p. 62 | + | | ''Colonel''||[[Kenneth Razani]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20Yp62>''20 Year Update'', p. 62: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp41>''Objective Raids'', p. 41: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Anson Quinn]]||[[3062]]<ref name=FMCCp55>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 55 | + | | ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Anson Quinn]]||[[3062]]<ref name=FMCCp55>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 55: "Holdfast Guard Unit Profile"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''Sang-shao''||[[Ulan Bey]]||[[3067]] - [[3085]]<ref name=FMUp32>''Field Manual: | + | | ''Sang-shao''||[[Ulan Bey]]||[[3067]] - [[3085]]<ref name=FMUp32>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 32: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref><ref name=FM3085p32>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 32: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''Sang-shao''||[[Alexei Obradović]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p46>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 46 | + | | ''Sang-shao''||[[Alexei Obradović]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p46>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 46: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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| + | ===Other Unit officers=== | ||
| + | * ''[[Sao-shao]]'' [[Jia Fournier]] during the [[Word of Blake Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', Page 246</ref> | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Holdfast Guards use solid and not-so flashy military maneuvers in order to wear down an enemy force to defeat it.<ref name=FMCCp55/> | + | The Holdfast Guards use solid and not-so-flashy military maneuvers in order to wear down an enemy force to defeat it.<ref name=FMCCp55/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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=== 2765 === | === 2765 === | ||
'''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp7"/> | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp7"/> | ||
:- At this point in time the Grenadiers were stationed on [[Sarna]].<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp7"/> | :- At this point in time the Grenadiers were stationed on [[Sarna]].<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp7"/> | ||
| − | === | + | === 2786–2821 === |
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'''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135"/> | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135"/> | ||
| − | :- At this point in time the Grenadiers were a heavy-weight regiment operating at just over one-third strength and were based on Sarna alongside the [[2nd Liao Lancers|Second Liao Lancers]].<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135 | + | :- At this point in time the Grenadiers were a heavy-weight regiment operating at full strength and were based on Sarna.<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref> In 2821 the unit was operating at just over one-third strength and were based on Sarna alongside the [[2nd Liao Lancers|Second Liao Lancers]].<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref> |
=== 2830 === | === 2830 === | ||
| − | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' | + | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Sarna]] with an operational readiness of 72 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> |
=== 2864 === | === 2864 === | ||
| − | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name= | + | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp95/> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time heavy-weight unit was stationed on | + | : Note: At this point in time heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Fomalhaut]] with an operational readiness of 53 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> |
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 78 | + | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 78: "Unit profile includes individual battalions".</ref> |
:*CO: ''Colonel'' Richard De Salvo | :*CO: ''Colonel'' Richard De Salvo | ||
| − | * 1st Battalion (Elite Skilled) - CO: ''[[Major]]'' Trilby Macao | + | * 1st Battalion (Elite Skilled) - CO: ''[[Major]]'' [[Trilby Macao]] |
| − | * 2nd Battalion (Veteran Skilled) - CO: ''Major'' Hardesy Blaze | + | * 2nd Battalion (Veteran Skilled) - CO: ''Major'' [[Hardesy Blaze]] |
| − | * 3rd Battalion (Veteran Skilled) - CO: ''Major'' Carol Ling | + | * 3rd Battalion (Veteran Skilled) - CO: ''Major'' [[Carol Ling]] |
| − | - | + | - Principal BattleMechs that were used in the regiment included ''[[Catapult]]''s and ''[[Thunderbolt]]''s. |
| − | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Capella]]. <ref name=HLCC> House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.105 | + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Capella]].<ref name=HLCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105</ref> |
=== 3028 === | === 3028 === | ||
| − | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Elite & Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name =HBSp87/> | + | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Elite & Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=HBSp87/> |
| − | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Capella]]. | + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Capella]].<ref name=HBSp87>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 87</ref> |
===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name = HWo3039p140/> | + | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=HWo3039p140/> |
| − | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Capella]]. | + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Capella]].<ref name=HWo3039p140>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140</ref> |
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Blandford’s Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=20Yp62/> |
| − | : Note: | + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Capella]].<ref name=20Yp62/> |
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
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===3063=== | ===3063=== | ||
| − | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (BattleMech | + | '''Blandford's Grenadiers''' (BattleMech Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp55/> |
:* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Anson Quinn | :* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Anson Quinn | ||
| − | * | + | * First [[Battalion]] ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Franklin Sung |
| − | * | + | * Second Battalion ''Zhong-shao'' [[Ulan Bey]] |
| − | * | + | * Third Battalion ''Zhong-shao'' Mark Hedgkins |
'''Zhòng-shu Háng-ban (Sunstroke Flight)''' (2 Aerospace [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp55/> | '''Zhòng-shu Háng-ban (Sunstroke Flight)''' (2 Aerospace [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp55/> | ||
* Wing Commander: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' Han Dey Sunn) | * Wing Commander: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' Han Dey Sunn) | ||
| − | - Primarily equipped with ''[[Transgressor]]s'', ''[[Transit]]s'' and old [[Eagle (Aerospace Fighter)|'' | + | - Primarily equipped with ''[[Transgressor]]s'', ''[[Transit]]s'' and old [[Eagle (Aerospace Fighter class)|''Eagles'']] |
| − | '''Quinn's Backboarders''' (Combat Vehicle | + | '''Quinn's Backboarders''' (Combat Vehicle Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp55/> |
* Armor Commander: ''[[Sao-shao]]'' Cameron Martinez | * Armor Commander: ''[[Sao-shao]]'' Cameron Martinez | ||
| − | - No [[Combat Vehicle]] less than 70 tons | + | - No [[Combat Vehicle]] less than 70 tons |
'''1st Blandford's Defenders''' (Infantry Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp55/> | '''1st Blandford's Defenders''' (Infantry Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp55/> | ||
* Infantry Commander: ''Zhong-shao'' Gabrielle Auks. | * Infantry Commander: ''Zhong-shao'' Gabrielle Auks. | ||
| − | - Includes 1 [[ | + | - Includes 1 [[company]] of [[battle armor]] |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
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===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
| − | The Holdfast Guard quickly rebuilt after the Jihad by transferring in veterans from other units. They were nearly at their full pre-Jihad strength by 3079.<ref name="frcc8"/> | + | '''Holdfast Guard ''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=frccaf8>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 8</ref> |
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Capella]].<ref name=frccaf8/> The Holdfast Guard quickly rebuilt after the Jihad by transferring in veterans from other units. They were nearly at their full pre-Jihad strength by 3079.<ref name="frcc8"/> | ||
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
| − | '''Holdfast Guard''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p32/> | + | '''Holdfast Guard''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p32/> |
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Ulan Bey | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Ulan Bey | ||
| − | '''Zhòng-shu Háng-ban''' (2 Wings/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p32/> | + | '''Zhòng-shu Háng-ban''' (2 Wings/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p32/> |
| − | * CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' Shuk Yi Chu | + | * CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' [[Shuk Yi Chu]] |
| − | '''Bey's Backboarders''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p32/> | + | '''Bey's Backboarders''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p32/> |
| − | * CO: ''Sao-shao'' Yioros Michelakos | + | * CO: ''Sao-shao'' [[Yioros Michelakos]] |
| − | '''1st | + | '''1st Blandford's Defenders''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p32/> |
| − | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Vadim Polzin | + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Vadim Polzin]] |
| − | '''2nd Blandford's | + | '''2nd Blandford's Defenders''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p32/> |
| − | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Ching Ting Hui | + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Ching Ting Hui]] |
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
| − | '''Holdfast Guard''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p46/> | + | '''Holdfast Guard''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p46/> |
| − | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' | + | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Alexei Obradović |
| − | '''Zhòng-shu Háng-ban''' (2 Wings/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p46/> | + | '''Zhòng-shu Háng-ban''' (2 Wings/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p46/> |
| − | * CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' Lillis Schaffer | + | * CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' [[Lillis Schaffer]] |
| − | '''Alexei’s Armored-Anvils''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p46/> | + | '''Alexei’s Armored-Anvils''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p46/> |
| − | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Wai Kin Ho | + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Wai Kin Ho]] |
| − | '''Blandford’s Defenders Brigade''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p46/> | + | '''Blandford’s Defenders Brigade''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p46/> |
| − | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Adams Jamentz | + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Adams Jamentz]] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | The unit was not listed in | + | The unit was not listed in ''20 Year Update'' sourcebook, however appears as Holdfast Guards in ''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', which alludes to the command's continued existence as Grenadiers until being renamed years after the Fourth Succession War and Andurien Crisis. |
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
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===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
==== First Succession War ==== | ==== First Succession War ==== | ||
| − | * Between [[2786]] and [[2807]], the composition of randomly | + | * Between [[2786]] and [[2807]], the composition of randomly generated lances from Blandford's Grenadiers are determined using a single roll on the Random Unit Assignment Tables per lance, with all of the lance's 'Mechs being the resulting type. Between [[2808]] and [[2819]], the lance composition is determined using two rolls on the Random Unit Assignment Tables per lance, and from [[2820]] lance composition is determined using one roll per 'Mech per lance.<ref name="FSWp147">''First Succession War'', p. 147: "Force Compositions"</ref> |
| − | * When generating Blandford's Grenadiers forces using Random Unit Assignment Tables during the First Succession War, | + | * When generating Blandford's Grenadiers forces using Random Unit Assignment Tables during the First Succession War, Blandford's Grenadiers receives a +4 modifier to each roll on the appropriate table.<ref name="FSWp147B">''First Succession War'', p. 147: "RAT Die Roll Modifiers by Combat Command Table"</ref> |
==== FedCom Civil War ==== | ==== FedCom Civil War ==== | ||
| − | * While using the [[Force Specific Rules]], the Holdfast Guards have access A | + | * While using the [[Force Specific Rules]], the Holdfast Guards have access to A-rated equipment and ignore any opposing force's special abilities which are directly affect the Guards.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 126: "Unit special abilities and benefits</ref> |
</div> | </div> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> | ||
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' | ||
| − | + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades]]'' | ||
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14]]'' | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' |
* ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | |||
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Holdfast Guard]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Holdfast Guard]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:03, 9 December 2023
| |
| Holdfast Guard | |
| Formed | 2368[1] |
| Previous Designation(s) | Seventh Tikonov Union Guards |
| Nickname | The Survivors |
| Affiliation | Capellan Confederation Tikonov Grand Union (previous) |
| Parent Command | Capellan Hussars |
The Holdfast Guard was a Capellan Confederation military formation, which was originally known as the Blandford's Grenadiers.
Blandford's Grenadiers trace its origin back to the pre–Confederation nation of the Tikonov Union. Being part of the Tikonov Union Guards, the Grenadiers' original commanding officer, Harrison Blandford, reorganized the Regiment and they were added in to Franco Liao's Capellan Defense Force.
The unit actual roots stem from former military commands of the Fourth and Seventh Tikonov Union Guards which were originally formed between 2310 and 2315 respectively. They were reorganized in 2368, where it was used to disbanded private noble armies which stand in the way of the newly formed CCAF.[1]
Contents
- 1 History
- 2 Officers
- 3 Tactics
- 4 Composition History
- 5 Notes
- 6 Rules
- 7 References
- 8 Bibliography
History[edit]
Early History[edit]
Formed from the Fourth and Seventh Tikonov Union Guards during the formation of the Capellan Confederation, Blandford's Grenadiers proved their value to Chancellor Franco Liao by disarming a number of noble warbands that opposed him, and Franco's successors would continue the tradition of using the Grenadiers to stamp out any hints of insurrection against the Confederation's rulers.[2]
Star League Era[edit]
By the closing years of the Star League era the Grenadiers held the distinction of being one of only two regiments to have been a part of the Capellan Hussars brigade since their formation. Each regiment of the Hussars was associated with a particular Commonality within the Confederation, and the Grenadiers were eventually transferred into the Sarna Commonality. By the eve of the Amaris Civil War the Grenadiers were one of the most experienced regiments in the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces, as a result of so many Barduc MechWarriors being transferred into the regiment over the years.[2]
First Succession War[edit]
In 2795, following the appointment of Sandol Quinn as regent to Ilsa Liao, the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces launched an invasion of the Federated Suns intended to capture the politically significant Chesterton system. Planned by Quinn, the operation was intended to take advantage of the AFFS' continuing focus on trying to resist the massive Draconis Combine invasion of the Federated Suns, which stood poised to capture New Avalon itself. Quinn's plan involved encircling Chesterton by taking the systems around it, using mercenary units for the initial invasions — predominantly or exclusively former Star League Defense Force commands that had been recruited by the Confederation — and following up with CCAF line regiments to reinforce the assault and then secure the captured worlds. Whilst launching one or two planetary invasions at a time aimed at systems around Chesterton, Quinn also had the CCAF copy tactics used by the Combine so effectively, leapfrogging over border systems to capture a number of systems further inside the Federated Suns to add pressure to the AFFS. Quinn's strategy worked well for several years; Ulan Batar was assaulted in 2797, with Blandford's Grenadiers securing the planet under Confederation control in January the following year, when they dug the last of the insurgents resisting the invasion out of the foothills around the planetary capital city.[3]
Blandford's Grenadiers were credit in their defense of Lincoln, where they fought against mercenaries in Kurita employ during between 2802-2803. When Free Worlds League employed the mercenary unit Edom's Bandits during their attempt to conquer Sirius in 2810, the Guards destroyed them.[4]
Second Succession War[edit]
On Carver V, the unit destroyed the mercenary unit under House Davion employed called Tamara's Black Sword in 2846 during a deep border raid.[citation needed]
Third Succession War[edit]
During the Third Succession War, the unit saw considerable action against mercenaries units employed against Liao worlds. They fought against Saffron's Slashers in a fierce fight on Wei in 2925. Three years later, they annihilated Normand's Condottiere while the mercenaries tried to raid Palos in 2928, because they used their surrender as a trap.[citation needed]
Between the years of 2930 to 2950, the FWLM deployed number of forces against this command during cross border raids. As the 3rd Capellan Hussars regiment, Chancellor Maximilian Liao, tasked them with the security of the House of Scions to guarantee that the nobility would their loyalty to him.[1]
The Fourth Succession War[edit]
The events of the Fourth Succession War, the unit saw no action during the conflict. It remained on station at its garrison post on Capella.
Andurien/Canopus Invasion and War of 3039[edit]
Sigma Mare and Palladaine[edit]
During in 3030s, the Duchy of Andurien with aid of its allies from Magistracy of Canopus, invaded Capellan Confederation during what was known as the Andurien Secession. Blandford’s Grenadiers had not immediately deployed into action against the invaders until March 3032. The unit launched itself into action against Andurien forces occupying world of Sigma Mare. There the Grenadiers intended to confront the 4th Defenders of Andurien who had taken the planet a year earlier. However only found a light garrison force in their place/ which they easily overwhelmed and took the planet.[5]
In November of 3034, the Grenadiers arrived on world and took Palladaine without having fire shot, due to lack of defenders. The unit then moved back to its home garrison on Capella.
League Raid during War of 3039[edit]
In July of 3039, Ninth Marik Militia conducted a raid against the Grenadiers' homeworld of Capella. The Grenadiers were caught by complete surprise by the League unit, taking heavy casualties. They were only able to barely put token resistance against 9th Militia for two days, before they abandoned the planet.[6][7]
3040s[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers name was changed to become known as the Holdfast Guard.[8]
Operation Guerrero[edit]
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Xin Sheng Campaign[edit]
From 3063 through 3065, the Guard took an active stand as bodyguards for the House of Scions. They often posted armed men on the House floor to protect St. Ives members. This led to the formation of a second infantry regiment, currently two battalions in strength, for security measures.
Jihad[edit]
As part of Operation THUNDERSTRIKE, the Holdfast Guard defeated the 20th Avalon Hussars on Randar.[citation needed]
During the Jihad the Holdfast Guard repelled numerous raids on Capella by the Word of Blake. During the lulls between the raids, the Holdfast Guard rebuilt their ranks by drafting members of the militia, Home Guard, and mercenary units. Barely a third of the unit was combat-ready at the end of the Jihad, and most of those troops were half-trained recruits.[9]
After the Jihad ended, many members of the Holdfast Guard were transferred to the Red Lancers. The Holdfast Guard replaced these transferred personnel with experienced Jihad veterans. These troopers quickly rebuilt the unit, and their battlefield skills are excellent. By contrast, many of these soldiers are ill-equipped to deal with the various political and social aspects of their assignment to protect the House of Scions. To address this issue several Confucian scholars have been assigned to tutor the regiment's warriors in etiquette.[10]
The unit was still stationed in Capella in 3079.[11]
Dark Age[edit]
A combined force of Holdfast Guard and Death Commandos landed covertly on Liao. They stormed the capital city, Chang-an, destroying vast swaths of the city and killing hundreds of civilians. This October 11, 3111 action was later named the "Massacre of Liao" by the Republic of the Sphere. Outside the capital city, the Holdfast Guard faced the V Hastati Sentinels. While the Holdfast Guard forced the Fifth to advance slowly, the Dynasty Guard carried out a headhunter mission that killed the Fifth's command staff.[12]
The Guard arrived on Liao not long after its liberation, likely as insurance against any threat to their newly won holdings. The Guard has been embraced by the planet’s inhabitants, who continue to ride the wave of resurgent Capellan nationalism. In addition the Guard has sent detachments of its troops to numerous neighboring systems to conduct well publicized exercises and to instill "proper Capellan values". The Guards have begun integrating classes on Confucian thought into their educational systems due to the urging of local communities. This has had the Guards assist in the construction of the new Rújiào Institute of Cultural and Philosophical Studies on Liao.[13]
As part of the Capellan Crusades, the Holdfast Guard participated in an invasion of Styk.[14]
On February 6, 3149, the Holdfast Guard landed on Outreach. After fighting the XI Triarii Protectors the Guard took the capital city of New Kearny. While consolidating their position, a battalion of the XIV Principes Guards supported by multiple small mercenary commands attacked the Holdfast Guards. Once committed against the Holdfast Guard, Warrior House Imarra attacked the combined Principes Guards/Mercenary force from the rear. Within four weeks, the planetary defenders were all destroyed.[15][16]
As part of Operation TIAMAT's second wave, the Holdfast Guard landed on Procyon. Expecting heavy resistance from multiple Castle Brian sites, the Guards instead only faced the XIII Triarii Protectors. The Holdfast Guard quickly seized the spaceport and the capital.[17]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Blandford's Grenadiers | |||
| Colonel | Harrison Blandford | 2386[1] | |
| Colonel | Richard De Salvo | 3025[1] | |
| Colonel | Robert Grimm | 2925[1] | |
| Commanding Officers of the Holdfast Guard | |||
| Colonel | Kenneth Razani | 3050 - 3054[18][19] | |
| Sang-shao | Anson Quinn | 3062[20] | |
| Sang-shao | Ulan Bey | 3067 - 3085[21][22] | |
| Sang-shao | Alexei Obradović | 3145[23] | |
Other Unit officers[edit]
- Sao-shao Jia Fournier during the Word of Blake Jihad.[24]
Tactics[edit]
The Holdfast Guards use solid and not-so-flashy military maneuvers in order to wear down an enemy force to defeat it.[20]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[2]
2786–2821[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[25]
- - At this point in time the Grenadiers were a heavy-weight regiment operating at full strength and were based on Sarna.[25] In 2821 the unit was operating at just over one-third strength and were based on Sarna alongside the Second Liao Lancers.[25]
2830[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[26]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Sarna with an operational readiness of 72 percent.[26]
2864[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[26]
- Note: At this point in time heavy-weight unit was stationed on Fomalhaut with an operational readiness of 53 percent.[26]
3025[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers (BattleMech Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[27]
- CO: Colonel Richard De Salvo
- 1st Battalion (Elite Skilled) - CO: Major Trilby Macao
- 2nd Battalion (Veteran Skilled) - CO: Major Hardesy Blaze
- 3rd Battalion (Veteran Skilled) - CO: Major Carol Ling
- Principal BattleMechs that were used in the regiment included Catapults and Thunderbolts.
3028[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers (Regiment/Elite & Veteran/Fanatical)[29]
3040[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[30]
3050[edit]
Blandford’s Grenadiers (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[18]
3054[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers (Veteran/Fanatical)[19]
- CO: Colonel Kenneth Razani
3063[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers (BattleMech Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[20]
- CO: Sang-shao Anson Quinn
- First Battalion Zhong-shao Franklin Sung
- Second Battalion Zhong-shao Ulan Bey
- Third Battalion Zhong-shao Mark Hedgkins
Zhòng-shu Háng-ban (Sunstroke Flight) (2 Aerospace Wings/Veteran/Fanatical)[20]
- Wing Commander: Kong-zhong-shao Han Dey Sunn)
- Primarily equipped with Transgressors, Transits and old Eagles
Quinn's Backboarders (Combat Vehicle Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)[20]
- Armor Commander: Sao-shao Cameron Martinez
- No Combat Vehicle less than 70 tons
1st Blandford's Defenders (Infantry Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[20]
- Infantry Commander: Zhong-shao Gabrielle Auks.
- Includes 1 company of battle armor
3067[edit]
Blandford's Grenadiers (BattleMech Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[21]
- Grenadier and Holdfast Guard's Commanding Officer: Sang-shao Ulan Bey
Zhòng-shu Háng-ban (Sunstroke Flight) (2 Aerospace Wings/Veteran/Fanatical)[21]
- Wing Commander: Kong-zhong-shao Han Dey Sunn
Bey's Backboarders (Combat Vehicle Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)[21]
- Armor Commander: Sao-shao Cameron Martinez
1st Blandford's Defenders (Infantry Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[21]
- Infantry Commander: Zhong-shao Gabrielle Auks.
2nd Blandford's Defenders (2 Infantry Battalions/Green/Regular)[21]
- Infantry Commander: Zhong-shao Jackson Davis
3079[edit]
Holdfast Guard (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[31]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Capella.[31] The Holdfast Guard quickly rebuilt after the Jihad by transferring in veterans from other units. They were nearly at their full pre-Jihad strength by 3079.[9]
3085[edit]
Holdfast Guard (Veteran/Fanatical)[22]
- CO: Sang-shao Ulan Bey
Zhòng-shu Háng-ban (2 Wings/Veteran/Fanatical)[22]
- CO: Kong-zhong-shao Shuk Yi Chu
Bey's Backboarders (1 Battalion/Regular/Fanatical)[22]
- CO: Sao-shao Yioros Michelakos
1st Blandford's Defenders (Veteran/Fanatical)[22]
- CO: Zhong-shao Vadim Polzin
2nd Blandford's Defenders (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical)[22]
- CO: Zhong-shao Ching Ting Hui
3145[edit]
Holdfast Guard (Elite/Fanatical)[23]
- CO: Sang-shao Alexei Obradović
Zhòng-shu Háng-ban (2 Wings/Elite/Fanatical)[23]
- CO: Kong-zhong-shao Lillis Schaffer
Alexei’s Armored-Anvils (Elite/Fanatical)[23]
- CO: Zhong-shao Wai Kin Ho
Blandford’s Defenders Brigade (Elite/Fanatical)[23]
- CO: Zhong-shao Adams Jamentz
Notes[edit]
The unit was not listed in 20 Year Update sourcebook, however appears as Holdfast Guards in Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, which alludes to the command's continued existence as Grenadiers until being renamed years after the Fourth Succession War and Andurien Crisis.
Rules[edit]
Game Rules[edit]
First Succession War[edit]
- Between 2786 and 2807, the composition of randomly generated lances from Blandford's Grenadiers are determined using a single roll on the Random Unit Assignment Tables per lance, with all of the lance's 'Mechs being the resulting type. Between 2808 and 2819, the lance composition is determined using two rolls on the Random Unit Assignment Tables per lance, and from 2820 lance composition is determined using one roll per 'Mech per lance.[32]
- When generating Blandford's Grenadiers forces using Random Unit Assignment Tables during the First Succession War, Blandford's Grenadiers receives a +4 modifier to each roll on the appropriate table.[33]
FedCom Civil War[edit]
- While using the Force Specific Rules, the Holdfast Guards have access to A-rated equipment and ignore any opposing force's special abilities which are directly affect the Guards.[34]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 78: "Blandford's Grenadiers" - Unit's early history from Formation to 3025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Field Report 2765: CCAF, p. 7: "Capellan Hussars"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 81: "Quinn's War: The Confederation-Suns Front"
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 78
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 63: "Blandford's Grenadiers retake Liao world of Sigma Mare from Andurien control".
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, pp. 63, 140: Free Worlds League Operations/Deployment Tables - The 9th Militia raids Capellan and Grenadiers are damaged heavily & barely able to put up a defense.
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 79: "Capella (July)" - Raid by 9th Militia mentioned in the incursion.
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 140: "Unit still known as Blandford's Grenadiers during both Andurien War & War of 3039".
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Field Report: CCAF, p. 8
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 23
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 8: "Regimental Status"
- ↑ Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades, p. 19
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 30: "Capellan Hussars - Holdfast Guard"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 34: "Firebee MilitiaMech"
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 64
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14, p. 10
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 74: "The Capellan Thrust"
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 20 Year Update, p. 62: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Objective Raids, p. 41: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3054"
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 55: "Holdfast Guard Unit Profile"
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 Field Manual: Updates, p. 32: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 Field Manual: 3085, p. 32: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 46: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3145"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, Page 246
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 First Succession War, p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 Second Succession War, p. 95
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 78: "Unit profile includes individual battalions".
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 105
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 87
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 140
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 Field Report: CCAF, p. 8
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 147: "Force Compositions"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 147: "RAT Die Roll Modifiers by Combat Command Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 126: "Unit special abilities and benefits
Bibliography[edit]
- 20 Year Update
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: Capellan Confederation
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: CCAF
- Field Report 2765: CCAF
- First Succession War
- Historical: War of 3039
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1
- Objective Raids
- Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14
- Second Succession War
- Shattered Fortress
- Technical Readout: Irregulars