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| − | The '''Lyran Guards''' were the second [[Lyran]] brigade mustered after the formation of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. Unlike the [[Arcturan Guards]], the Lyran Guards recruited its soldiers from across the Commonwealth, and, second only to the [[Royal Guards]], is the most prestigious commission in the [[ | + | The '''Lyran Guards''' were the second [[Lyran]] brigade mustered after the formation of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. Unlike the [[Arcturan Guards]], the Lyran Guards recruited its soldiers from across the Commonwealth, and, second only to the [[Royal Guards]], is the most prestigious commission in the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]]. At its zenith prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the Lyran Guards numbered some 60 regiments, 14 of them being 'Mech units.{{cn}} |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Formed as a result of the creation of the Commonwealth as a bond of the three founding states. Because of its prestige and high regards the brigade can select from its future graduates. Since their founding the regiments of this brigade have fought in nearly every offensive or defensive engagement and secured many victories. During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the main body stayed neutral with some exceptions. After the [[Jihad]] ended, the Lyran Guards were the only [[LCAF]] brigade capable of fielding full RCT's.<ref | + | Formed as a result of the creation of the Commonwealth as a bond of the three founding states. Because of its prestige and high regards the brigade can select from its future graduates. Since their founding the regiments of this brigade have fought in nearly every offensive or defensive engagement and secured many victories.<ref name=FRLCAF-12>''Field Report: LCAF'', p. 12</ref> |
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| + | During the [[Star League Era]] the Lyran Guards were the largest brigade in LCAF, so large that the Guards added an additional officer between the [[regiment]] and [[brigade]] level, with a Divisional Commander overseeing ten Lyran Guards regiments and reporting to the Brigade's overall commander. In practice this number includes inactive or disbanded regiments so most Divisional Commanders only oversaw five or six active regiments. Numbering as high as six, as of [[2765]] five Lyran Guards Divisions remained active, ranging from the ten full regiments of the First Lyran Guards Division, a force larger than most [[Star League Defense Force]] brigades, to the mere four of the Second Lyran Guards Division.<ref name=FR2765LCAF-13>''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 13 "Lyran Guards"</ref> | ||
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| + | During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the main body stayed neutral with some exceptions. After the [[Jihad]] ended, the Lyran Guards were the only [[LCAF]] brigade capable of fielding full RCT's.<ref name=FRLCAF-12/> | ||
By [[3085]] the losses sustained by the Lyran Guards regiments hadn't been replaced. The brigade fielded two [[RCT]]s, but the rest of the unit was based on the new [[Light Combat Team]] model. Though the Guards saw the need for this immediately after the end of the Jihad, many members of the Guards were sure the LCAF could rebuild missing Guard units or at least expand the existing units. With other brigades being rebuilt and receiving the best academy graduates and machines, the Lyran Guards grew envious of their countrymen.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 101</ref> | By [[3085]] the losses sustained by the Lyran Guards regiments hadn't been replaced. The brigade fielded two [[RCT]]s, but the rest of the unit was based on the new [[Light Combat Team]] model. Though the Guards saw the need for this immediately after the end of the Jihad, many members of the Guards were sure the LCAF could rebuild missing Guard units or at least expand the existing units. With other brigades being rebuilt and receiving the best academy graduates and machines, the Lyran Guards grew envious of their countrymen.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 101</ref> | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon]]'' | ||
Revision as of 06:37, 26 December 2014
The Lyran Guards were the second Lyran brigade mustered after the formation of the Lyran Commonwealth. Unlike the Arcturan Guards, the Lyran Guards recruited its soldiers from across the Commonwealth, and, second only to the Royal Guards, is the most prestigious commission in the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces. At its zenith prior to the Clan Invasion, the Lyran Guards numbered some 60 regiments, 14 of them being 'Mech units.[citation needed]
Contents
History
Formed as a result of the creation of the Commonwealth as a bond of the three founding states. Because of its prestige and high regards the brigade can select from its future graduates. Since their founding the regiments of this brigade have fought in nearly every offensive or defensive engagement and secured many victories.[1]
During the Star League Era the Lyran Guards were the largest brigade in LCAF, so large that the Guards added an additional officer between the regiment and brigade level, with a Divisional Commander overseeing ten Lyran Guards regiments and reporting to the Brigade's overall commander. In practice this number includes inactive or disbanded regiments so most Divisional Commanders only oversaw five or six active regiments. Numbering as high as six, as of 2765 five Lyran Guards Divisions remained active, ranging from the ten full regiments of the First Lyran Guards Division, a force larger than most Star League Defense Force brigades, to the mere four of the Second Lyran Guards Division.[2]
During the FedCom Civil War the main body stayed neutral with some exceptions. After the Jihad ended, the Lyran Guards were the only LCAF brigade capable of fielding full RCT's.[1]
By 3085 the losses sustained by the Lyran Guards regiments hadn't been replaced. The brigade fielded two RCTs, but the rest of the unit was based on the new Light Combat Team model. Though the Guards saw the need for this immediately after the end of the Jihad, many members of the Guards were sure the LCAF could rebuild missing Guard units or at least expand the existing units. With other brigades being rebuilt and receiving the best academy graduates and machines, the Lyran Guards grew envious of their countrymen.[3]
Prior to 3145 the Lyran Guards had been rebuilt, and even expanded to RCTs in several cases. The invasion by Clan Wolf resulted in the destruction of two RCTs and the disbanding of two more to make up losses in other Lyran Guard units. As of 3145 there were three RCTs and two independent 'Mech regiments in the Guards brigade.[4]
Command
General Ivan Steiner, eldest son of Nondi Steiner, led the brigade since 3057 with mixed success. His good connection through the marriage to the daughter of the CEO of Defiance Industries of Hesperus granted him a position with high influence.
Units of the Lyran Guards
| Unit | 2765 | 3025 | 3040 | 3050 | 3054 | 3062 | 3067 | 3079 | 3085 | 3145 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Lyran Guards | ||||||||||
| (Destroyed on Orkney by Clan Jade Falcon) | ||||||||||
| 2nd Lyran Guards | ||||||||||
| (Destroyed in 2789) | ||||||||||
| 3rd Lyran Guards | active [5] | active [6] | ||||||||
| 5th Lyran Guards | active [6] | |||||||||
| 6th Lyran Guards | active [5] | |||||||||
| (Destroyed) [7] | ||||||||||
| 8th Lyran Guards | ||||||||||
| (Destroyed during Succession Wars and rebuilt in the Dark Age era) | ||||||||||
| 10th Lyran Guards | active [5] | |||||||||
| (Merged with 1st Davion Guards in February 3068)[8] | ||||||||||
| 11th Lyran Guards | active [5] | active [6] | ||||||||
| (Disbanded after Operation Serpent?) | ||||||||||
| Unit | 2765 | 3025 | 3040 | 3050 | 3054 | 3062 | 3067 | 3079 | 3085 | 3145 |
| 12th Lyran Guards | active [6] | |||||||||
| (Mentioned in Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)) [9] | ||||||||||
| 13th Lyran Guards | ||||||||||
| (Destroyed in 3066)[10] | ||||||||||
| 14th Lyran Guards | active [5] | |||||||||
| 15th Lyran Guards | active [11] | |||||||||
| (Destroyed) [7] | ||||||||||
| 19th Lyran Guards | active [11] | |||||||||
| (Destroyed on Jabuka by Clan Steel Viper) | ||||||||||
| 24th Lyran Guards | active [11] | |||||||||
| 26th Lyran Guards | active [11] | |||||||||
| (Destroyed) [7] | ||||||||||
| 30th Lyran Guards | active [12] | |||||||||
| (Deserted) | ||||||||||
| Unit | 2765 | 3025 | 3040 | 3050 | 3054 | 3062 | 3067 | 3079 | 3085 | 3145 |
| 32nd Lyran Guards | active [12] | |||||||||
| 36th Lyran Guards | active [12] | |||||||||
| (Destroyed) [7] | ||||||||||
| 54th Lyran Guards | ||||||||||
The remaining regiments stay their ground and wait the things to come. Their equipment is up to date and only the Royal Guards have better access to supplies.
Color Scheme and Unit Insignia
The Lyran Guards paint their machines in Lyran blue and white.
- Lyran Guars Insignia.png
Insignia of the Lyran Guards Brigade
2nd Lyran Guards Insignia
- Lyranguards03rd.png
3rd Lyran Guards Insignia
5th Lyran Guards Insignia
6th Lyran Guards Insignia
10th Lyran Guards Insignia
- 11th Lyran Guards.gif
11th Lyran Guards Insignia
- Lyranguards14th.png
14th Lyran Guards Insignia
- Lyranguards15th.png
15th Lyran Guards Insignia
24th Lyran Guards Insignia
26th Lyran Guards Insignia
32nd Lyran Guards Insignia
36th Lyran Guards Insignia
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Report: LCAF, p. 12
- ↑ Field Report 2765: LCAF, p. 13 "Lyran Guards"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 101
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 126
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth),p 51
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Field Manual: 3145,p 126
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Field Report: Lyran Alliance p.12
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon, p. 5
- ↑ Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack) pp. 46-47
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 28
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth),p 54
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth),p 57