Marion's Highlanders

History

Age of War

The unit was raised from St.Ives Milita forces and volunteers reservesit. They were known for their lack of diciplined, hense their unit's nickname. Under orders of then Chancellor Kurnath Liao, the unit first saw action against Free Worlds League's Andurien Duchy space in 2369. The unit suffered with numerous defeats on Berenson in 2371 and later on Lopez in 2373. The unit was recalled to Sian, where they were refitted and extensive training.

In 2425, officer from the 2nd Battalion was hired and successfully killed then Chancellor Arden Baxter. Fortunately, the unit was not completely osterized for the incident, but was sent to House Liao southern borders to fight casual pirate raids, until 2760.

Star League Era & Succession Wars

The unit was recalled from Periphery border by Chancellor Barbara Liao, where she re-united the unit with rest of the Northwind Highlanders. She employed unit with rest of its kin in assault against Davion world of Demeter in 2761. Its actions on Demeter, cause it to redeme is prestiage as it conduct daring actions against world's militia's units.

In 2782 the unit conducted raid against Aerospace facility on the Davion world of Brighton.

While on Lee in 2792 the unit's 2nd & 3rd Battalion's lost significate of Light BattleMechs with Davion mercenary unit, Cochraine's Greencoats. So raddled from the encounter, the Badboys lost its confidence of Light class of 'Mech that it actively traded all their remaining lights with other regiments for heavier 'Mech designs.

Unit Insignia

A planet topped by a plaid tam-o'-shanter

Officers

The commanding officer as of 3025 was Colonel Alastair Fonn Marion.

References

• [[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)