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==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. Within six months they were contracted by [[House Liao]] and raided [[Cursa]].<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 44</ref>
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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 [[House Liao]] 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, "Lockhardt's Ironsides Profile"</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, "Lockhardt's Ironsides Profile"</ref>
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One of many lowkey mercenary units in long term Capellan employ, the Lockhardt's Ironsides accepted Capellan sponsorship in 3061.

History

Formation

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 House Liao 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]

4th 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.[citation needed]

War of 3039


Operation Guerrero


Operation Bulldog


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, where they remain and continue to prosper quietly.[4]

Jihad


Officers

In 3025, the unit is commanded by Major Judith Lockhardt.[3]

As of 3063 to 3085 the commanding officer was Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt.[4][5][6]

Tactics


Composition History

3025

Lockhardt's Ironsides (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[7]

  • CO: Major Judith Lockhardt.

3063

Lockhardt's Ironsides (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[4]

  • CO: Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt
  • 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

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]

3085

Lockhardt's Ironsides (Regular/Reliable)[6]

  • CO: Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt

87th Sax Home Guard (Regular/Reliable)[6]

  • CO: Zhong-shao Takashi Fujii

Lockhardt's Enforcers (Company/Regular/Fanatical)[6]

  • CO: Sao-wei Liv O'Quinn

Notes

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

  1. Handbook: House Marik, p. 43
  2. House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 44
  3. 3.0 3.1 House Liao (Capellan Confederation, p. 99, "Lockhardt's Ironsides Profile"
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 95, "Unit Profile"
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Field Manual: Update, p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Field Manual: 3085, p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"
  7. House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 107, "Deployment Table"

Bibliography