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| − | Previously the '''Kingston's Legionnaires''', the '''Kingston's Rangers''' are a high-spirited unit known for sometimes questionable tactics.
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| − | ==History==
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| − | ===Formation===
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| − | A relative newcomer to the [[Chesterton Reserves]], the Kingston's Legionnaires were formed from the remnants of two poor performing regiments, the [[6th Capellan Reserve Cavalry]] and [[Shadrack's Shadow Hawks]], taken out of active service after a failed attack on the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Bristol]] in [[2915]].<ref name=HLp85>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85, "Kingston's Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref>
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| − | The unit's first major action occurred in [[2952]] when the Legionnaires' ''[[Cheetah]]''s, backed by ''[[Thunderbird]]''s and ''[[Eagle (Aerospace Fighter)|Eagle]]''s from assorted reserve regiments, fended off incursions against [[Ingersoll]] by the [[Marik Guard]].<ref name=HLp85/>
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| − | The Legionnaires' next major assignment almost led to their destruction, tangling with the [[42nd Avalon Hussars]] during the siege of [[Fletcher (ROTS)|Fletcher]] in [[2985]]. Greatly outnumbered and suffering poor communication, the Hussars ''[[Marauder]]''s proved deadly, with over 60 percent of the Legionnaires destroyed before reinforcements could extract the survivors.<ref name=HLp85/>
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| − | At the end of the [[Third Succession War]], the Legionnaires consisted of two [[Battalion]]s stationed on the planet of [[Heligoland]] <ref name=HL2>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105, "Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
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| − | ===Fourth Succession War===
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| − | Heligoland was targeted in the sixth wave of [[AFFS]]'s [[Fourth Succession War]] invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation]], with the the Legionnaires facing the [[6th Crucis Lancers]] [[RCT]]. Instead of attacking the Lancers' drop zones, the Legionnaires chose to hold the superior defensive positions in the hills around planet's capital city Helio. Recognizing the tough combat required extract to the Legionnaires from their dug-in positions, the Lancers instead captured the sole water reservoir for Helio and cut the supply. The Legionnaires lasted two weeks in the sweltering heat before realizing they could wait no longer, charging down from the hills directly into the teeth of the Lancers.
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| − | As the Legionnaires losses mounted, the unit's CO Colonel Mathias requested an audience with the commander of the Lancers Marshal [[Orval Gossiage]], offering to evacuate all Capellan forces off worlds in return for safe treatment of the planet's citizenry and transport for the Legionnaries and their families to the Capellan world of [[Minnacora]]. Despite the potential danger, the Marshal agreed to the terms. <ref name=fswma2>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Vol 2'', p. 52</ref>.
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| − | With the conclusion of the Fourth Succession War, the Legionnaires were one of just two units of the once mighty Chesterton Reserves to survive and remained on [[Minnacora]], now a frontline world on the border with the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name=20Yp62>''20-Year Update'', p. 62, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref>
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| − | ===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
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| − | The Legionnaires were stationed on [[Heligoland]] and Minnacora during this conflict. They didn't see any conflict.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 87</ref>
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| − | ===War of 3039===
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| − | The Kingston's Legionnaires were assigned in late [[3039]] to reinforce the embattled remains of the [[15th Dracon]] against the [[2nd FedCom RCT]] retaliatory attack on [[Ares (planet)|Ares]]. The arrival of the Legionnaires finally dislodged the 2nd and prompted them to withdraw off-world, but not before the FedCom unit had succeeded in their mission and comprehensively crippled the [[Bergan Industries]], [[Quikscell Company]] and [[Earthwerks Limited]] factories on Ares in revenge for [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]'s raids against the [[Federated Commonwealth]] during the [[War of 3039]]. <ref name=HWo39-128>''Historial: War of 3039'', p. 128 "Countering the Big Mac - Ares"</ref>
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| − | ===Operation Guerrero===
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| − | ===Operation Bulldog===
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| − | Compared to the fanatical and elite units contributed by the other states, many were surprised when the Capellan Confederation sent the Legionnaires as their contribution to [[Task Force Serpent]], the reborn [[Star League]]'s assault on the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]] in [[3059]]. Publicly the reason stated was that with [[CCAF]]'s elite forces tied up with stabilizing the so-called [[Chaos March]] and [[Operation Bulldog]] they couldn't afford to send anyone else, while many saw it as representing Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s low expectation of the mission's success. <ref name=TOTC1>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref><ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 112-113</ref>
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| − | During the initial assault on Huntress in [[3060]], the Legionnaires were assigned with the [[1st Knights of the Inner Sphere]] to capture a cadet training base near the city of New Andery.<ref name=TOTC2>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 10</ref> Both units discovered the bases were defended by a new form of military unit, the [[ProtoMech]], and suffered heavy damage, requiring reinforcement by the [[2nd Division (ComStar)|2nd Com Guard Division]] to carry the day. The Legionnaires suffered nearly 70 percent losses in this first battle. <ref name=TOTC3>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 11</ref>
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| − | In preparation for the Smoke Jaguar's counter-invasion, along with the [[4th Drakons]] and [[11th Lyran Guards]], the remains of the Legionnaires were transferred to the Lunar Range on the continent of Abysmal to act as reinforcement for the larger northern and southern armies. With losses mounting, the Legionnaires were assigned to bolster General Winston's northern army facing brutal combat in the Jaguar Fang mountains until the arrival of [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]'s relief force. <ref name=TOTC4>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 13</ref>
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| − | Much of the CCAF were surprised both at the successful completion of Serpent and the Legionnaires' return, a battered battalion's worth of survivors bringing with them [[Clan]]-tech [[OmniMech]]s making their way back to Liao space. <ref name=FMCC2>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 84</ref>
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| − | ===Xin Sheng Campaign===
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| − | When the [[Victoria Commonality]] was split from the [[Sian Commonality]], the CCAF assigned the remains of the Chesterton Reserves to form the [[Victoria Commonality Rangers]], with the Legionnaires being renamed the Kingston's Rangers.<ref name=FMCC1>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 83,</ref>
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| − | As the [[FedCom Civil War]] raged, the Rangers were posted on [[Yuris]] as a precaution against Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] fomented [[AFFS]] aggression, which eventually burst into minor conflict on [[Frazer]].<ref name=FMU1>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 24, "Unit Profile"</ref> By [[3067]] the unit was posted on [[Zanzibar]].<ref name=FMUp33>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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| − | ===Jihad===
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| − | During the [[Jihad]], the unit was assigned to [[Operation: Thunderstrike|Operation: Thunderstrike's]] Task Force Vengeance as part of counter offensive against FedSun's Capella March invasion of the St. Ives Commonality in [[3068]]. As part of TF Vengeance, they help to take worlds of [[Frazer]], [[Mendham]], [[Glentworth]], [[Wrentham]], and [[Robsart|Robstart]] in Third Wave of the Operation in [[3069]].
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| − | In the Fourth Wave, Kingston and rest of TF Vengeance worlds of [[Manadee]] and [[Ridgebrook]] by end of June. TF Vengeance and sister Task Force Light Horse assaulted [[New Syrtis]] in September as part of the Fifth Wave. Here, Kingston and rest of the forces of two task forces fought grueling battle for the planet against six AFFC units that had gathered there. The unit withdrew from New Syrtis in January [[3070]] as part of Chancellor [[Sun Tzu Liao|Sun Tzu Liao's]] call for a ceasefire.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 20-21, "Kingston's VCR exploits as part of Task Force Vengeance in Operation: Thunderstrike."</ref>
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| − | As of 3079, the regiment is spread across [[Zanzibar]], [[Yuris]], and [[Rollis]].<ref name="frcc14">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 14</ref>
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| − | Most of the veterans from Task Force Serpent were killed during the Jihad operations. The unit spent most of their time after that rebuilding.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 31</ref> In 3085 they were stationed on [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]].<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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| − | ===Dark Age===
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| − | In the [[Victoria War]] the Rangers were stationed on Victoria. There they used the domed city of Barns as their base, but only after smashing the [[3rd Federated Suns Lancers]], who had attacked the city. The Rangers inflicted heavy damage while the Lancers were disorganized, but the AFFS unit quickly regained command cohesion and the Rangers withdrew. They used Barns as their base. When the [[5th McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] regiment arrived, the Rangers attempted to link up with them but were repelled. [[Sung's Rangers]] were also unable to link up with the Kingston's Rangers. They were able to join up with the [[5th Capellan Defense Force]] and retreat off Victoria. They were delivered to [[Quimberton]] where they rebuilt.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 51-54</ref> They later invaded [[Zanzibar]], where the [[Sirdar CMM]] was successfully keeping the [[1st Canopian Fusiliers]] and [[2nd Canopian Cuirassiers]] pinned down. The Rangers arrival forced the [[AFFS]] militia unit to withdraw.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 58</ref>
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| − | ==Officers==
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| − | As part of a deal struck when the Legionnaires still belonged to the Chesterton Reservers, the Kingston family is entitled to hereditary command positions in the unit, though regimental and even battalion command are still determined based on skill by the CCAF. Part of this bargain also insures that the unit only retains the Kingston name as long as one member of the Kingston line serves in the unit. The Kingston family also presents a new 'Mech to the commanding officer, whether they are related or not every year.<ref name=FMCC1/>
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| − | As of [[3025]], the Legionnaires were commanded by [[Colonel]] Martha "Big Mama" Mathias. <ref name=HL1>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85</ref>
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| − | As of [[3050]] to [[3054]], the Legionnaires were commanded by Colonel [[Samuel Kingston]].<ref name=20Yp62/><ref name=ORp41>''Objective Raids'', p. 41, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref> Previously serving under Colonel Mathias as commander of the 1st Battalion, Kingston led the Legionnaires during [[Task Force Serpent]] and was killed during the last desperate days of fighting. He was reaffirmed as ''[[Sang-shao]]'' in the new CCAF, awarded the [[Cluster of Conspicuous Heroism]] and buried with full honors. <ref name=FMCC2>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 84</ref>
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| − | As of [[3063]] to [[3067]], the Rangers were commanded by ''Sang-shao'' Willow Green. Defying the stereotype of the elite [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], the shy and soft-spoken exterior hides a ruthless strength.<ref name=FMCC2/><ref name=FMUp33/>
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| − | In [[3085]] the commanding officer is ''Sang-shao'' Mara Kingston.<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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| − | ==Tactics==
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| − | The harder an enemy beats on the Rangers, the harder they fight back. While this stand and deliver style leads to heavy losses, the Rangers seem willing to pay this cost rather than allow an enemy to strike with impunity. <ref name=FMCC2>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 84</ref>
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| − | ==Composition History==
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| − | ===3025===
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| − | '''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HL1/>
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| − | * CO: ''Colonel'' Martha "Big Mama" Mathias
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| − | ===3040===
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| − | '''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140 </ref>
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| − | ===3050-3054===
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| − | '''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp62/><ref name=ORp41/>
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| − | * CO: ''Colonel'' Samuel Kingston
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| − | ===3063===
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| − | '''Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers''' (2 Battalion's/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMCC2>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 83</ref>
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| − | :* XO/1st Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Oscar Sung
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| − | * 2nd Battalion: ''Zhong-shao'' Elizabeth Lee-Ping
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| − | - The command fields an independent command lance and received as replacement for battlefield losses 12 factory-new machines.
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| − | '''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (2 [[Flight]]s/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMCC2/>
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| − | * Wing Commander: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' Yal Po Tseng
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| − | '''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMCC2/>
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| − | * Armor Commander: ''[[Sao-shao]]'' Jamie "Mailman" Gardner
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| − | '''Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers Infantry''' (2 [[Regiment]]s/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMCC2/>
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| − | * 3rd Victoria Home Guard - CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Pan Ti Lun
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| − | * 15th Victoria Home Guard - CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Eric LaFabre
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| − | - 3rd & 15th regiment includes a company each of artillery and laser-equipped troops
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| − | ===3067===
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| − | '''Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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| − | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Willow Green
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| − | '''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (2 Flights/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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| − | * CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' Uzikiel Blaine
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| − | '''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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| − | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Reginald Berkley
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| − | '''Kingston's VCR Infantry (3rd Victoria)''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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| − | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Kendal Akeley
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| − | '''Kingston's VCR Infantry (15th Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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| − | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Kelsie Neil
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| − | ===3079===
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| − | After the Jihad Kingston's Rangers were reduced to three quarters of their pre-war strength.<ref name="frcc14"/>
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| − | ===3085===
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| − | '''Kingston's VCR''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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| − | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Mara Kingston
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| − | '''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (2 Flights/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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| − | * CO: ''Kong-shong-shao'' Igor Vasilyev
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| − | '''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (2 Battalion's/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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| − | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Barry Wang
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| − | '''Kingston's VCR Infantry (3rd Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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| − | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Nadezhda Smirnov
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| − | '''Kingston's VCR Infantry (15th Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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| − | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Po Ling Lee
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| − | The majority of the Rangers use a two-color patchwork camouflage and always include red highlights. Those Rangers who fought in Clan-space however use the jungle pattern paint scheme they used on Huntress, showing no sign of ever changing. Newer recruits may not use this color pattern. <ref name=FMCC2>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 84</ref>
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| − | Kingston's Rangers regimental insignia is a hawk pierced by a lance, set over a red circular field. As with other reserve divisions, the Victoria Commonality Rangers use the Confederation crest as their only insignia aside from a regimental emblem. Their version of the crest is backed by a steel-colored field. <ref name=FMCC1>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 83</ref>
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| − | The unit is sometimes referred to as Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers (or Kingston's VCR) in later source books.
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| − | ==References==
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| − | ==Bibliography==
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| − | *''[[20-Year Update]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Report: CCAF]]''
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| − | *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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| − | *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
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| − | *''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]''
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| − | *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
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| − | *''[[The Hunters]]''
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| − | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
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| − | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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| − | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
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| − | *''[[Objective Raids]]''
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| − | *''[[Twilight of the Clans]]''
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