Lyran 2nd Armored Brigade

Unit Description

The Lyran 2nd Armor Brigade is a Combat Vehicle oriented combined arms formation employed by the Lyran Commonwealth.

History

Poulsbo

While assigned to Poulsbo in 3028, the unit was was positioned in the city of Silverdale where it was to defend the Bangor Military base from a incoming Marik raid. The Brigade was placed in the city, while the 1st Regulan Hussars made their landings. Once elements of the Regulans enter town, the Brigade begun its counter attack, leading the Lyran defenders. It then sent its VTOL Lance in flanking action on outskirts of the city, while elements of the Hussars retreated.

Among the 1st Regulan Hussars, was Rolling Thunder Company, which along with other units inflict considerable amount of damage against Brigade and its elements while they retreated off planet.

Tactics

The unit is trained in urban tactics, where it uses its VTOL components to flank enemy once its lures them into position.

Component History

3028

• Steel Lightning -
  • Von Luckner Heavy Tank Lance
  • Rommel Tank Lance
  • Warrior Attack VTOL Lance
  • Fire Support Vehicle Lance
    • Three LRM Carriers
    • One SRM Carrier

• 1025th Heavy Infantry Company
  • Three SRM Infantry Platoons
  • One Laser Infantry Platoon

• 312th Light Infantry Platoon
  • Four Rifle Infantry Platoons

Notes

The unit only appeared in the Rolling Thunder scenario pack book. It not known if the unit continues to exist under a differient name.

Reference

• Rolling Thunder (scenario pack) pp. 28-29

Rolling Thunder (scenario pack) pp. 28-29 - Thunder meets Lightning - Lyran 2nd Armored Brigade actions and its basic command structure.