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| + | The Marik Militia had been the bedrock of the federal armed forces within the Free Worlds League since the inception of the League in the twenty-third century and was dedicated to serving and protecting the people of the League. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | === Formation === | ||
| + | The '''Marik Militia''' was founded alongside the [[Free Worlds League]] itself and was the basis of the League's offensive and defensive military might. Although other federal forces have existed during the lifetime of the League, the Marik Militia was unique for being dedicated to serving and defending the people of the League, rather than serving the [[Captain-General]], a distinction that seperated the Militia from formations such as the [[Atrean Dragoons]] and [[Free Worlds Guards]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp10">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 10, "Marik Militia"</ref> | ||
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| + | === Reunification War === | ||
| + | During the [[Reunification War]] the units of the Militia served with distinction in the campaign against the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], capturing enemy material to create new Militia [[regiment]]s.<ref name=HM/> | ||
| − | + | === Star League Era === | |
| + | When the [[Star League]] issued the [[Council Edict of 2650]], which limited the size of the military of each of the member-states, the Marik Militia numbered nineteen regiments in total. A number of these regiments were involved in the [[Marik Civil War (28th c.)|Marik Civil War]]<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp10"/> between Captain-General [[Elise Marik]] and her brother, [[Oliver Marik|Oliver]], and took far more of a battering than the various provincial forces involved in the conflict.<ref name=HM>''House Marik'', p. 90 "Marik Militia"</ref> When the Council Edict of 2650 was repealed the Marik Militia expanded rapidly, and between [[2755]] and [[2765]] the brigade grew to twenty-eight regiments in total; although by 2765 it had been thirty years since the end of the Civil War and the signing of the [[Treaty of Verona]] some of the Marik Militia regiments were still nursing grudges, although most of the units had managed to rebuild.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp10"/> | ||
| − | + | The Marik Militia remained a popular unit with both the commoners within the League and the peerage because of their public dedication to the people of the League, and the various regiments of the Militia often acted as training grounds for troops across the League. A significant number of the personnel serving in other more prestigious federal units and various provincial forces within the League had actually begun their careers in one of the Marik Militia regiments. Despite the relatively low performance ratings of the Militia because of the number of new enlistees and recently-graduated academy cadets within the various regiments the Marik Militia was considered to be one of the most stable and reliable formations within the [[Free Worlds League Military]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp10"/> | |
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| + | === Succession Wars === | ||
Forming such a large part of the FWLM, the Militia played a significant role in the League's military actions in the unceasing conflict of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], but even with the addition of two new Militia units in [[2980]], attrition had reduced their number down to fifteen regiments by [[3025]]. After the rise of [[Thomas Marik]] to the Captain-Generalacy, the Marik Militia benefited from new resources to rebuild and expand their numbers. Unfortunately Militia also began to serve as unofficial cadre units for the modernized FWLM, with most graduates of the League's military academies undertaking their first tour of duty in a Militia unit before the best officers and troops were poached by more prestigious brigades. While a few regiments had success in convincing the [[LCCC]] to retain and build on their expertise, the Militia as a whole had the highest concentration of green troops in Thomas's FWLM. <ref name=FMFWL>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 53 "Marik Militia"</ref> <ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 148 "Marik Militia"</ref> | Forming such a large part of the FWLM, the Militia played a significant role in the League's military actions in the unceasing conflict of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], but even with the addition of two new Militia units in [[2980]], attrition had reduced their number down to fifteen regiments by [[3025]]. After the rise of [[Thomas Marik]] to the Captain-Generalacy, the Marik Militia benefited from new resources to rebuild and expand their numbers. Unfortunately Militia also began to serve as unofficial cadre units for the modernized FWLM, with most graduates of the League's military academies undertaking their first tour of duty in a Militia unit before the best officers and troops were poached by more prestigious brigades. While a few regiments had success in convincing the [[LCCC]] to retain and build on their expertise, the Militia as a whole had the highest concentration of green troops in Thomas's FWLM. <ref name=FMFWL>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 53 "Marik Militia"</ref> <ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 148 "Marik Militia"</ref> | ||
| − | Still the bulwark of the League's military, the Marik Militia | + | === The Jihad === |
| + | Still the bulwark of the League's military, the Marik Militia bore the brunt of FLWM's fighting in the [[Jihad]]. Despite seeing near-continuous action and in some cases suffering extremely heavy combat damage, just as the nation which it defended shattered and fragmented, the bulk of the Milita's losses were due to the divided loyalties of its regiments to provinces, other League units, various leaders and power brokers. <ref name=M&M>''Masters & Minions'', p. 80 "The Sundered Arm: Key FWLM Military Commands"</ref> | ||
== Units of the Marik Militia == | == Units of the Marik Militia == | ||
| + | * [[First Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Second Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Third Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Fourth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Fifth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Sixth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Seventh Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Eighth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Ninth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Tenth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Eleventh Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Twelfth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Thirteenth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Fourteenth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Fifteenth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Sixteenth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Seventeenth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Eighteenth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Nineteenth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Twentieth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Twenty-first Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Twenty-second Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Twenty-third Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Twenty-fourth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Twenty-fifth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Twenty-sixth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Twenty-seventh Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Twenty-eighth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Thirtieth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Thirty-first Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Thirty-third Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Thirty-fourth Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Thirty-seventh Marik Militia]] | ||
| + | * [[Fortieth Marik Militia]] | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' |
| − | *''[[Handbook: House Marik]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: FWLM]]'' |
| − | *''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | + | * ''[[Handbook: House Marik]]'' |
| − | *''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | + | * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' |
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[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands]] | ||
Revision as of 07:06, 15 August 2014
The Marik Militia had been the bedrock of the federal armed forces within the Free Worlds League since the inception of the League in the twenty-third century and was dedicated to serving and protecting the people of the League.
Contents
History
Formation
The Marik Militia was founded alongside the Free Worlds League itself and was the basis of the League's offensive and defensive military might. Although other federal forces have existed during the lifetime of the League, the Marik Militia was unique for being dedicated to serving and defending the people of the League, rather than serving the Captain-General, a distinction that seperated the Militia from formations such as the Atrean Dragoons and Free Worlds Guards.[1]
Reunification War
During the Reunification War the units of the Militia served with distinction in the campaign against the Magistracy of Canopus, capturing enemy material to create new Militia regiments.[2]
Star League Era
When the Star League issued the Council Edict of 2650, which limited the size of the military of each of the member-states, the Marik Militia numbered nineteen regiments in total. A number of these regiments were involved in the Marik Civil War[1] between Captain-General Elise Marik and her brother, Oliver, and took far more of a battering than the various provincial forces involved in the conflict.[2] When the Council Edict of 2650 was repealed the Marik Militia expanded rapidly, and between 2755 and 2765 the brigade grew to twenty-eight regiments in total; although by 2765 it had been thirty years since the end of the Civil War and the signing of the Treaty of Verona some of the Marik Militia regiments were still nursing grudges, although most of the units had managed to rebuild.[1]
The Marik Militia remained a popular unit with both the commoners within the League and the peerage because of their public dedication to the people of the League, and the various regiments of the Militia often acted as training grounds for troops across the League. A significant number of the personnel serving in other more prestigious federal units and various provincial forces within the League had actually begun their careers in one of the Marik Militia regiments. Despite the relatively low performance ratings of the Militia because of the number of new enlistees and recently-graduated academy cadets within the various regiments the Marik Militia was considered to be one of the most stable and reliable formations within the Free Worlds League Military.[1]
Succession Wars
Forming such a large part of the FWLM, the Militia played a significant role in the League's military actions in the unceasing conflict of the Succession Wars, but even with the addition of two new Militia units in 2980, attrition had reduced their number down to fifteen regiments by 3025. After the rise of Thomas Marik to the Captain-Generalacy, the Marik Militia benefited from new resources to rebuild and expand their numbers. Unfortunately Militia also began to serve as unofficial cadre units for the modernized FWLM, with most graduates of the League's military academies undertaking their first tour of duty in a Militia unit before the best officers and troops were poached by more prestigious brigades. While a few regiments had success in convincing the LCCC to retain and build on their expertise, the Militia as a whole had the highest concentration of green troops in Thomas's FWLM. [3] [4]
The Jihad
Still the bulwark of the League's military, the Marik Militia bore the brunt of FLWM's fighting in the Jihad. Despite seeing near-continuous action and in some cases suffering extremely heavy combat damage, just as the nation which it defended shattered and fragmented, the bulk of the Milita's losses were due to the divided loyalties of its regiments to provinces, other League units, various leaders and power brokers. [5]
Units of the Marik Militia
- First Marik Militia
- Second Marik Militia
- Third Marik Militia
- Fourth Marik Militia
- Fifth Marik Militia
- Sixth Marik Militia
- Seventh Marik Militia
- Eighth Marik Militia
- Ninth Marik Militia
- Tenth Marik Militia
- Eleventh Marik Militia
- Twelfth Marik Militia
- Thirteenth Marik Militia
- Fourteenth Marik Militia
- Fifteenth Marik Militia
- Sixteenth Marik Militia
- Seventeenth Marik Militia
- Eighteenth Marik Militia
- Nineteenth Marik Militia
- Twentieth Marik Militia
- Twenty-first Marik Militia
- Twenty-second Marik Militia
- Twenty-third Marik Militia
- Twenty-fourth Marik Militia
- Twenty-fifth Marik Militia
- Twenty-sixth Marik Militia
- Twenty-seventh Marik Militia
- Twenty-eighth Marik Militia
- Thirtieth Marik Militia
- Thirty-first Marik Militia
- Thirty-third Marik Militia
- Thirty-fourth Marik Militia
- Thirty-seventh Marik Militia
- Fortieth Marik Militia
Notes:
- 3rd Marik Militia - Dishonorably disbanded after supporting Anton's Revolt
- 8th Marik Militia - Destroyed on Wisconsin in 2838[citation needed]
- 20th Marik Militia (Gifted to Republic of the Sphere)[6]
- 33rd Marik Militia - featured in The Race Is Not To The Swift
Colors and Unit Insignia
The Marik Militia's parade colors are purple, with highlights in red on the right side, and in blue on the left. Individual units may vary from this color scheme.
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Panther
Cicada
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- Marikmilitia10th.png
- Marikmilitia23rd.png
- Marikmilitia34th.png
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Field Report 2765: FWLM, p. 10, "Marik Militia"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 House Marik, p. 90 "Marik Militia"
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 53 "Marik Militia"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 148 "Marik Militia"
- ↑ Masters & Minions, p. 80 "The Sundered Arm: Key FWLM Military Commands"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 167