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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. As the [[Good Years]] of the [[Star League]] drew to a close the Militia had expanded to 20 [[BattleMech]] regiments. More so than the provincial forces, the Marik Militia suffered a fearful battering in the Free Worlds League civil war of the [[2730]]'s as Militia units supported both the usurper [[Oliver Marik]] and rightful Captain-General [[Elise Marik]]. Fueled by the Council Lord's amendments to [[Council Edict of 2650]] in [[2752]] and [[2755]] to double the size of House forces, these losses were recouped and eight more regiments were added to the Militia's roster, a move that proved beneficial to League after the collapse of the Star League. <ref name=HM>''House Marik'', p. 90 "Marik Militia"</ref> | 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. As the [[Good Years]] of the [[Star League]] drew to a close the Militia had expanded to 20 [[BattleMech]] regiments. More so than the provincial forces, the Marik Militia suffered a fearful battering in the Free Worlds League civil war of the [[2730]]'s as Militia units supported both the usurper [[Oliver Marik]] and rightful Captain-General [[Elise Marik]]. Fueled by the Council Lord's amendments to [[Council Edict of 2650]] in [[2752]] and [[2755]] to double the size of House forces, these losses were recouped and eight more regiments were added to the Militia's roster, a move that proved beneficial to League after the collapse of the Star League. <ref name=HM>''House Marik'', p. 90 "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]], 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 borne 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> | Still the bulwark of the League's military, the Marik Militia borne 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> |
Revision as of 21:13, 23 June 2014
Once the armed forces of the Marik Commonwealth, the Marik Militia was the first and largest Federal brigade Free Worlds League and the backbone of the Free Worlds League Military.
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History
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. As the Good Years of the Star League drew to a close the Militia had expanded to 20 BattleMech regiments. More so than the provincial forces, the Marik Militia suffered a fearful battering in the Free Worlds League civil war of the 2730's as Militia units supported both the usurper Oliver Marik and rightful Captain-General Elise Marik. Fueled by the Council Lord's amendments to Council Edict of 2650 in 2752 and 2755 to double the size of House forces, these losses were recouped and eight more regiments were added to the Militia's roster, a move that proved beneficial to League after the collapse of the Star League. [1]
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. [2] [3]
Still the bulwark of the League's military, the Marik Militia borne 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. [4]
Units of the Marik Militia
unit | Star League | Succession Wars | Clan Invasion 3050 – 3061 |
Civil War 3062 – 3067 |
Jihad 3068 – 3080 |
Dark Age | |||||
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Age of War (First Exodus) 2005 – 2242 |
Age of War (Second Exodus) 2242 – 2398 |
Age of War 2398 – 2570 |
Star League 2571 - 2780 |
Early SW 2781 – 2900 |
Late SW 2901 – 3049 |
Republic 3081 – 3130 |
Dark Age 3131 | ||||
1st Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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2nd Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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3rd Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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4th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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5th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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6th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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7th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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8th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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9th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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10th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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11th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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12th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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13th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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14th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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15th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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16th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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17th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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18th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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19th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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20th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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21st Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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22nd Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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23rd Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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24th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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25th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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26th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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27th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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28th Marik Militia | active (2765) [5] |
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40th 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.
- Marikmilitia10th.png
- Marikmilitia23rd.png
- Marikmilitia34th.png
References
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 5.27 Field Report 2765: FWLM, p.10
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 167