Lockhardt's Ironsides
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One of many lowkey mercenary units in long term Capellan employ, the Lockhardt's Ironsides accepted Capellan sponsorship in 3061.
Contents
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
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Operation Guerrero
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Operation Bulldog
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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
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 that constantly attacked them. In 3079 they were still on Halloran, looking to rebuild from battlefield salvage.[5]
Officers
In 3025 the unit was commanded by Major Judith Lockhardt.[3]
Between 3063 and 3085 the commanding officer was Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt.[4][6][7]
Tactics
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Composition History
3025
Lockhardt's Ironsides (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Major Judith Lockhardt.
3063
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
Lockhardt's Ironsides (Green/Reliable)[6]
- CO: Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt
87th Sax Home Guard (Green/Reliable)[6]
- CO: Zhong-shao Harry Mudd
Lockhardt's Enforcers (Company/Green/Reliable)[6]
- CO: Sao-wei Juno St. Claire
3085
Lockhardt's Ironsides (Regular/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt
87th Sax Home Guard (Regular/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Zhong-shao Takashi Fujii
Lockhardt's Enforcers (Company/Regular/Fanatical)[7]
- 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
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 43
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 44
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 House Liao (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"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 16
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Field Manual: Update, p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Field Manual: 3085, p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 107, "Deployment Table"