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| − | + | | Designation = Lockhardt's Ironsides | |
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| − | | | + | | Nickname = Power of Perseverance |
| − | + | | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]]<br/>[[Capellan Confederation]] | |
| − | + | | Parent Command = Independent <br/>[[Citizens' Honored]] | |
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| − | One of many | + | One of many low-key [[mercenary unit]]s in long term [[Capellan]] employ, the '''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' accepted Capellan sponsorship in [[3061]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | The Ironsides voided their contract with the [[Free Worlds League]] in [[2976]] over a dispute regarding overdue shipment of spare parts.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 43</ref> Within six months they were contracted by [[ | + | The Ironsides voided their contract with the [[Free Worlds League]] in [[2976]] over a dispute regarding overdue shipment of spare parts.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 43</ref> Within six months they were contracted by the [[Capellan Confederation]] and raided [[Cursa]].<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 44</ref> |
| − | "Lady Lockhardt's Lovelies" gained a reputation as good fighters in the siege of [[Fletcher]] in [[2985]], and in [[2988]] in the repulse of [[1st Kittery Borderers|Kittery Borderers]] on [[Mitchel]], using their large number of ''[[Warhammer]]''s to good effect. Around [[3025]] the Ironsides were pulled close to [[Sian]] in response to attacks against the commonality capital. <ref name=HLp99>''House Liao (Capellan Confederation'', p. 99 | + | "Lady Lockhardt's Lovelies" gained a reputation as good fighters in the siege of [[Fletcher (CC)|Fletcher]] in [[2985]], and in [[2988]] in the repulse of [[1st Kittery Borderers|Kittery Borderers]] on [[Mitchel]], using their large number of ''[[Warhammer]]''s to good effect. Around [[3025]] the Ironsides were pulled close to [[Sian]] in response to attacks against the commonality capital.<ref name=HLp99>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 99: "Lockhardt's Ironsides Profile"</ref> |
| − | === | + | ===Fourth Succession War & Andurien/Canopus Invasion=== |
| − | However, prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]] Ironsides barely maintained a regular quality rating, and the unit had no further chance to distinguish itself neither in the [[Fourth Succession War]] nor the Andurien-Canopus invasion a few years later as it didn't see any action. Throughout the Confederation’s lean years, when other units faced supply shortages of all kinds, the mercenaries managed to prosper by keeping quiet and hoarding what little support found its way to them.{{cn}} | + | However, prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]] the Ironsides barely maintained a regular quality rating, and the unit had no further chance to distinguish itself neither in the [[Fourth Succession War]] nor the Andurien-Canopus invasion a few years later as it didn't see any action. Throughout the Confederation’s lean years, when other units faced supply shortages of all kinds, the mercenaries managed to prosper by keeping quiet and hoarding what little support found its way to them.{{cn}} |
| − | === | + | ===''Xin Sheng'' Campaign=== |
| − | + | In the years just before and during the [[Clan invasion]], the CCAF found the Ironsides at a strength of three green battalions and showing no inclination to leave Capellan service. The unit was rotated to the [[Periphery]] in [[3059]], to assist the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] against the [[Marian Hegemony]]. After a year of limited maneuvers, the Ironsides were recalled to [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]].<ref name=FMCCp95>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 95: "Unit Profile"</ref> | |
| − | == | + | The Ironsides were sent back to the Magistracy in [[3067]]. Instead of facing the Marian Hegemony, they were stationed on [[Joppa]]<ref name=FMUp33/> to monitor the [[Fronc Reaches]] and maintain the Confederation's connection to the Magistracy.<ref name=fmu27>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 27</ref> |
| − | |||
| − | === | + | ===Jihad=== |
| − | + | The Ironsides were part of the [[CCAF]]'s assault on [[Halloran V]]. While on that world, the unit lost two battalions of forces to a [[Word of Blake]] [[Level III]] from the [[48th Shadow Division|Forty-eighth Shadow Division]] that constantly attacked them.<ref name=TCp167>''Total Chaos'', pp. 167–168: "Ravaged Iron"</ref> In [[3079]] they were still on Halloran, looking to rebuild from battlefield salvage.<ref name=frccaf16>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 16</ref> | |
| − | === | + | ===Republic Era=== |
| − | In | + | In [[3081]] the Ironsides hit [[Yangtze]]. Their offensive strategy was effective, forcing [[Republic of the Sphere]] forces to withdraw from a pincer movement between the Ironsides and the [[Harloc Raiders]]. However, the Republic's Sixth Auxiliary forced the Ironsides back to [[Kansu]]. The Ironsides then began to fall back after offering only minimal opposition to attackers. This left them with more combat strength, but upset many in the CCAF's command structure.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 27</ref> Despite their self-preservation, in [[3085]] they were at a quarter of their nominal strength.<ref name=FM3085p33/> |
| − | === | + | ===Dark Age=== |
| − | + | During the Capellan invasion of the [[Capellan March]], Lockhardt's Ironsides were assigned to garrison [[Taygeta]]. There they had to deal with a strong resistance movement and [[AFFS]] troops who remained behind. The Ironsides established a series of firebases to control critical areas and left the rest of the world to the resistance.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 8</ref> | |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| − | + | |- | |
| − | + | ! 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 Lockhardt's Ironsides''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Major]]||[[Judith Lockhardt]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp99/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Rhianna Lockhardt]]||[[3063]] to [[3085]]<ref name=FMCCp95/><ref name=FMUp33>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref><ref name=FM3085p33>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 33: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | ''Sang-shao''||[[David Lockhardt]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p46>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 46: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | The Ironsides were specialists in defensive tactics. On their second deployment to the Magistracy of Canopus, however, they trained in fast-drop insertion techniques.<ref name=fmu27/> | |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | '''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=hslioap107>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 107 | + | '''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=hslioap107>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 107: "Deployment Table"</ref> |
* CO: Major Judith Lockhardt. | * CO: Major Judith Lockhardt. | ||
| + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Ito]].<ref name=hslioap107 /> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===3050=== | ||
| + | '''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp63>''20 Year Update'', p. 63: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> | ||
| + | :* CO: Colonel Judith Lockhardt.<ref name=20Yp63/> | ||
| + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Ito]], [[Westerhand]] and [[Palladaine]].<ref name=20Yp63/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===3059=== | ||
| + | '''Lockhardt’s Ironsides ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp107/> | ||
| + | :* CO: Colonel Judith Lockhardt<ref name=FMMercsp107/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Carmen]].<ref name=FMMercsp107>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 107</ref> | ||
===3063=== | ===3063=== | ||
'''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp95/> | '''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp95/> | ||
| − | * CO: Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt | + | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Rhianna Lockhardt |
| − | :* XO/1st Battalion: [[Zhong-shao]] Peter Fench | + | :* XO/1st Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Peter Fench |
| − | * 2nd Battalion: Zhong-shao Robert Lockhardt | + | * 2nd Battalion: ''Zhong-shao'' Robert Lockhardt |
| − | * 3rd Battalion: Zhong-shao Aristotle Adropopulous | + | * 3rd Battalion: ''Zhong-shao'' Aristotle Adropopulous |
'''87th [[Sax]] Home Guard''' (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp95/> | '''87th [[Sax]] Home Guard''' (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp95/> | ||
| − | * Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Brian Pang | + | * Armor Commander: ''Zhong-shao'' Brian Pang |
'''Lockhardt's Enforcers''' (1 [[Company]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp95/> | '''Lockhardt's Enforcers''' (1 [[Company]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp95/> | ||
| − | * Infantry Commander: [[Sang-wei]] Juno St. Clair | + | * Infantry Commander: ''[[Sang-wei]]'' Juno St. Clair |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/> | '''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/> | ||
| − | * CO: Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt | + | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Rhianna Lockhardt |
'''87th Sax Home Guard''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/> | '''87th Sax Home Guard''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/> | ||
| − | * CO: Zhong-shao Harry Mudd | + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Harry Mudd |
| + | |||
| + | '''Lockhardt's Enforcers''' (Company/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''[[Sao-wei]]'' Juno St. Claire | ||
| − | ''' | + | ===3079=== |
| − | + | '''Lockhardt’s Ironsides ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=frccaf16 /> | |
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Halloran V]].<ref name=frccaf16/> | ||
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
'''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p33/> | '''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p33/> | ||
| − | * CO: Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt | + | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Rhianna Lockhardt |
| + | |||
| + | '''87th Sax Home Guard''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p33/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Takashi Fujii]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Lockhardt's Enforcers''' (Company/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p33/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''Sao-wei'' [[Liv O'Quinn]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===3145=== | ||
| + | '''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p46/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' David Lockhardt | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Lockhardt’s Iron Flight''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p46/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' [[Ilyssa Mora]] |
| − | '''Lockhardt's Enforcers''' ( | + | '''87th Sax Tracked Ironsides''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p46/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Cesaro Ninon]] |
| + | |||
| + | '''Lockhardt's Enforcers''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p46/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Francyne Wiest-Laird]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' |
| − | *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| − | *''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' |
| − | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Handbook: House Marik]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
| + | |||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Lockhardt's Ironsides]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Lockhardt's Ironsides]] | ||
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Lockhardt's Ironsides]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Lockhardt's Ironsides]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:03, 7 December 2023
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| Lockhardt's Ironsides | |
| Nickname | Power of Perseverance |
| Affiliation | Mercenary Capellan Confederation |
| Parent Command | Independent Citizens' Honored |
One of many low-key mercenary units in long term Capellan employ, the Lockhardt's Ironsides accepted Capellan sponsorship in 3061.
Contents
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
The Ironsides voided their contract with the Free Worlds League in 2976 over a dispute regarding overdue shipment of spare parts.[1] Within six months they were contracted by the Capellan Confederation and raided Cursa.[2]
"Lady Lockhardt's Lovelies" gained a reputation as good fighters in the siege of Fletcher in 2985, and in 2988 in the repulse of Kittery Borderers on Mitchel, using their large number of Warhammers to good effect. Around 3025 the Ironsides were pulled close to Sian in response to attacks against the commonality capital.[3]
Fourth Succession War & Andurien/Canopus Invasion[edit]
However, prior to the Fourth Succession War the Ironsides barely maintained a regular quality rating, and the unit had no further chance to distinguish itself neither in the Fourth Succession War nor the Andurien-Canopus invasion a few years later as it didn't see any action. Throughout the Confederation’s lean years, when other units faced supply shortages of all kinds, the mercenaries managed to prosper by keeping quiet and hoarding what little support found its way to them.[citation needed]
Xin Sheng Campaign[edit]
In the years just before and during the Clan invasion, the CCAF found the Ironsides at a strength of three green battalions and showing no inclination to leave Capellan service. The unit was rotated to the Periphery in 3059, to assist the Magistracy of Canopus against the Marian Hegemony. After a year of limited maneuvers, the Ironsides were recalled to Victoria.[4]
The Ironsides were sent back to the Magistracy in 3067. Instead of facing the Marian Hegemony, they were stationed on Joppa[5] to monitor the Fronc Reaches and maintain the Confederation's connection to the Magistracy.[6]
Jihad[edit]
The Ironsides were part of the CCAF's assault on Halloran V. While on that world, the unit lost two battalions of forces to a Word of Blake Level III from the Forty-eighth Shadow Division that constantly attacked them.[7] In 3079 they were still on Halloran, looking to rebuild from battlefield salvage.[8]
Republic Era[edit]
In 3081 the Ironsides hit Yangtze. Their offensive strategy was effective, forcing Republic of the Sphere forces to withdraw from a pincer movement between the Ironsides and the Harloc Raiders. However, the Republic's Sixth Auxiliary forced the Ironsides back to Kansu. The Ironsides then began to fall back after offering only minimal opposition to attackers. This left them with more combat strength, but upset many in the CCAF's command structure.[9] Despite their self-preservation, in 3085 they were at a quarter of their nominal strength.[10]
Dark Age[edit]
During the Capellan invasion of the Capellan March, Lockhardt's Ironsides were assigned to garrison Taygeta. There they had to deal with a strong resistance movement and AFFS troops who remained behind. The Ironsides established a series of firebases to control critical areas and left the rest of the world to the resistance.[11]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Lockhardt's Ironsides | |||
| Major | Judith Lockhardt | 3025[3] | |
| Sang-shao | Rhianna Lockhardt | 3063 to 3085[4][5][10] | |
| Sang-shao | David Lockhardt | 3145[12] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Ironsides were specialists in defensive tactics. On their second deployment to the Magistracy of Canopus, however, they trained in fast-drop insertion techniques.[6]
Composition History[edit]
3025[edit]
Lockhardt's Ironsides (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Major Judith Lockhardt.
3050[edit]
Lockhardt's Ironsides (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[14]
- CO: Colonel Judith Lockhardt.[14]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Ito, Westerhand and Palladaine.[14]
3059[edit]
Lockhardt’s Ironsides (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[15]
3063[edit]
Lockhardt's Ironsides (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt
- XO/1st Battalion: Zhong-shao Peter Fench
- 2nd Battalion: Zhong-shao Robert Lockhardt
- 3rd Battalion: Zhong-shao Aristotle Adropopulous
87th Sax Home Guard (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[4]
- Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Brian Pang
Lockhardt's Enforcers (1 Company/Regular/Reliable)[4]
- Infantry Commander: Sang-wei Juno St. Clair
3067[edit]
Lockhardt's Ironsides (Green/Reliable)[5]
- CO: Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt
87th Sax Home Guard (Green/Reliable)[5]
- CO: Zhong-shao Harry Mudd
Lockhardt's Enforcers (Company/Green/Reliable)[5]
- CO: Sao-wei Juno St. Claire
3079[edit]
Lockhardt’s Ironsides (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[8]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Halloran V.[8]
3085[edit]
Lockhardt's Ironsides (Regular/Reliable)[10]
- CO: Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt
87th Sax Home Guard (Regular/Reliable)[10]
- CO: Zhong-shao Takashi Fujii
Lockhardt's Enforcers (Company/Regular/Fanatical)[10]
- CO: Sao-wei Liv O'Quinn
3145[edit]
Lockhardt's Ironsides (Regular/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Sang-shao David Lockhardt
Lockhardt’s Iron Flight (Regular/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Kong-zhong-shao Ilyssa Mora
87th Sax Tracked Ironsides (Regular/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Zhong-shao Cesaro Ninon
Lockhardt's Enforcers (Green/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Zhong-shao Francyne Wiest-Laird
Notes[edit]
The Ironsides employ basic camouflage paint schemes, depending on their station. The unit insignia slightly alters the Capellan crest, placing it on an iron shield.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 43
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 44
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 99: "Lockhardt's Ironsides Profile"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 95: "Unit Profile"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 33: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 27
- ↑ Total Chaos, pp. 167–168: "Ravaged Iron"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Field Report: CCAF, p. 16
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 27
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 33: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 8
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 46: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3145"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 107: "Deployment Table"
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 20 Year Update, p. 63: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 107
Bibliography[edit]
- 20 Year Update
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: 3145
- Field Manual: Capellan Confederation
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: CCAF
- Handbook: House Marik
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- House Marik (The Free Worlds League)
- NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1
- Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation