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| − | + | == History == | |
| − | ==History== | + | === Formation and Third Succession Wa=== |
| − | ===Formation | + | The unit came into being in 30th Century, forming in 2933, at same time as another independant Capellan was formed, the [[McCrimmon's Light Cavalry]]. The unit first saw action in the following [[2934|year]] on [[Hsien]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 49, "Limits of Success" - Third paragraph, actual planet MacGregory attacked by Atreus Dragoons, entry in profile of Scouts is incorrect. Location deep in Marik space vs attacking in the CC.</ref> There, they were outclass and out gunned by elements the [[House Marik|House Marik's]] [[Atrean Dragoons]] attacked. The Scouts took heavy damage, including its 3rd Battalion while holding out against the Dragoons. Only the timely arrival of McCrimmon's Light Cavalry and some of the Warrior House regiments did the Scouts prevail against the Dragoons. Its Third battalion was re-organized into large mechanized infantry force. |
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| − | The unit came into being in 30th Century, forming in 2933, at same time as another independant Capellan was formed, the [[McCrimmon's Light Cavalry]]. The unit first saw action in the following [[2934|year]] on [[Hsien]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 49 | ||
In [[2950]], the Scouts managed to drive off elements of the Regulan Hussars on [[Ohrensen]]. After the action a lance worth of [[Long Tom]] Artillery pieces were salvaged, helping to ofset the regiment's heavy equipment losses. | In [[2950]], the Scouts managed to drive off elements of the Regulan Hussars on [[Ohrensen]]. After the action a lance worth of [[Long Tom]] Artillery pieces were salvaged, helping to ofset the regiment's heavy equipment losses. | ||
| − | The Scouts suffered it from massive Aerospace Assault in [[2970]], while on [[Harsefeld]]. The unit was devastated the elements of several Marik Militias which were brought together to be part of that aerospace force. The unit had since then been assigned to world [[Tikonov]] as part of the reserve force defending the planet.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 94 | + | The Scouts suffered it from massive Aerospace Assault in [[2970]], while on [[Harsefeld]]. The unit was devastated the elements of several Marik Militias which were brought together to be part of that aerospace force. The unit had since then been assigned to world [[Tikonov]] as part of the reserve force defending the planet.<ref name="HL (TCC)p94">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 94, "MacGregor's Armored Scouts".</ref> |
| − | ===Fourth Succession War=== | + | === Fourth Succession War === |
In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the First battalion was destroyed in the failed defense of [[Tikonov]]. The Second battalion lost two companies in the failed defense of [[Alrescha]] and the last company surrendered on [[Basalt]] where it took part in [[Operation Riposte]]. The last company of Second Battalion surrendered to the [[4th Davion Guards]].<ref>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 25</ref> | In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the First battalion was destroyed in the failed defense of [[Tikonov]]. The Second battalion lost two companies in the failed defense of [[Alrescha]] and the last company surrendered on [[Basalt]] where it took part in [[Operation Riposte]]. The last company of Second Battalion surrendered to the [[4th Davion Guards]].<ref>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 25</ref> | ||
| − | ==Officers== | + | == Officers == |
| − | In [[3025]] the commanding officer is [[Colonel]] Adam Kingston Bailey.<ref name= | + | In [[3025]] the commanding officer is [[Colonel]] Adam Kingston Bailey.<ref name="HL(TCC)p"106>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 106, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - [3025]"</ref> |
| − | ==Unit Emblem== | + | == Unit Emblem == |
| − | A stylized black and white shield in a yellow border. | + | A stylized black and white shield in a yellow border.<ref name="HL (TCC)p94"/> |
| − | ==Composition History== | + | == Composition History == |
| − | ===3025=== | + | === 3025 === |
| − | '''MacGregors Armored Scouts''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''MacGregors Armored Scouts''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="HL(TCC)p"106/> |
:* CO: ''Colonel'' Adam Kingston Bailey | :* CO: ''Colonel'' Adam Kingston Bailey | ||
| − | *1st Battalion - ''[[Major]]'' Nora Cantwell | + | * 1st Battalion - ''[[Major]]'' Nora Cantwell |
| − | *2nd Battalion - ''Major'' James Boylan | + | * 2nd Battalion - ''Major'' James Boylan |
| − | - Consisting of primary [[Catapult]] & [[Wasp]] BattleMechs.<ref | + | - Consisting of primary [[Catapult]] & [[Wasp]] BattleMechs.<ref name="HL (TCC)p94"/> |
| − | ==Notes== | + | == Notes == |
| − | ==Gallery== | + | == Gallery == |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Camoliaomacgregorsarmoredscouts.png|''UrbanMech'' | Image:Camoliaomacgregorsarmoredscouts.png|''UrbanMech'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | + | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' |
| − | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | + | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' |
| − | *''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]'' | + | * ''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]'' |
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|MacGregor's Armored Scouts]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|MacGregor's Armored Scouts]] | ||
[[Category:Independent Commands|MacGregor's Armored Scouts]] | [[Category:Independent Commands|MacGregor's Armored Scouts]] | ||
Revision as of 13:37, 29 November 2016
Contents
History
Formation and Third Succession Wa
The unit came into being in 30th Century, forming in 2933, at same time as another independant Capellan was formed, the McCrimmon's Light Cavalry. The unit first saw action in the following year on Hsien.[1] There, they were outclass and out gunned by elements the House Marik's Atrean Dragoons attacked. The Scouts took heavy damage, including its 3rd Battalion while holding out against the Dragoons. Only the timely arrival of McCrimmon's Light Cavalry and some of the Warrior House regiments did the Scouts prevail against the Dragoons. Its Third battalion was re-organized into large mechanized infantry force.
In 2950, the Scouts managed to drive off elements of the Regulan Hussars on Ohrensen. After the action a lance worth of Long Tom Artillery pieces were salvaged, helping to ofset the regiment's heavy equipment losses.
The Scouts suffered it from massive Aerospace Assault in 2970, while on Harsefeld. The unit was devastated the elements of several Marik Militias which were brought together to be part of that aerospace force. The unit had since then been assigned to world Tikonov as part of the reserve force defending the planet.[2]
Fourth Succession War
In the Fourth Succession War the First battalion was destroyed in the failed defense of Tikonov. The Second battalion lost two companies in the failed defense of Alrescha and the last company surrendered on Basalt where it took part in Operation Riposte. The last company of Second Battalion surrendered to the 4th Davion Guards.[3]
Officers
In 3025 the commanding officer is Colonel Adam Kingston Bailey.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag;
invalid names, e.g. too many
Unit Emblem
A stylized black and white shield in a yellow border.[2]
Composition History
3025
MacGregors Armored Scouts (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag;
invalid names, e.g. too many
- CO: Colonel Adam Kingston Bailey
- 1st Battalion - Major Nora Cantwell
- 2nd Battalion - Major James Boylan
- Consisting of primary Catapult & Wasp BattleMechs.[2]
Notes
Gallery
UrbanMech
References
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 49, "Limits of Success" - Third paragraph, actual planet MacGregory attacked by Atreus Dragoons, entry in profile of Scouts is incorrect. Location deep in Marik space vs attacking in the CC.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 94, "MacGregor's Armored Scouts".
- ↑ The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One, p. 25