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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''Marlette Crucis March Militia''' or Marlette CrMM was formed in [[2754]] as a result of the [[Preparedness Act]] enacted by [[First Prince]] [[Roger Davion]] in [[2735]]. Roger established a formal training programme aimed at increasing the general readiness level of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] reserve forces and formalized the structure of the March Militias, bringing the planetary militias into a common structure.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | |
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| + | Roger established a system whereby each of the Marches within the Federated Suns conducted internal wargames every two years, with those wargames being inspired by the [[Martial Olympiad]] conducted by the [[Star League Defense Force]] every four years. Each March Militia was formed as an ad-hoc [[brigade]] drawing on the winners from each planetary militia across each Combat Region. These ad hoc brigades then competed against each other at a March level to earn the title of "Best Prepared" March Militia within each of the three Marches.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
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| + | The wargames proved to be very popular and by [[2750]] the prestige that was associated with the "Best Prepared" title inspired troops in every combat region to give their best effort, with some commands making plans years in advance to try and ensure that they were ready. After the close of the 2754 games First Prince [[John Davion]] activated all of the combat region commands as federal troops and formed them into the March Militias; while this move was contraversial and provoked a flurry of judicial cases opposing the creation of the commands, it also added twenty [[BattleMech]]-equipped combat commands to the AFFS in a single stroke. Many of the planets that provided troops for the games were resentful of having their best militia troops pressed into federal service, and it would be [[2763]] before the last of the cases worked its way through the courts. With the final ruling going in favor of Prince John, he then moved to allay many of the fears expressed by the planets involved by laying down specific instructions that the March Militias wouldn't be deployed outside their home combat regions except under a small number of very rare and clearly-defined exceptions.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
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| + | Like the other Crucis March Militias the Marlette CrMM was well-equipped, much more so than the average [[Capellan March Militia]] or [[Draconis March Militia]], and soon established a constant training regime. The Marlette CrMM was highly active, leading to a readiness level greater than might have been expected of a militia formation, and acted as a mobile reserve for the Marlette Combat Region and a staging ground through which planetary militia soldiers could move on into the AFFS, while retiring AFFS personnel moved into the March Militia to pass on their knowledge and experience.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> The Marlette CrMM was one of ten March Militia brigades founded within the Crucis March in 2754, with the other nine being the [[Anjin Muerto Crucis March Militia|Anjin Muerto]], [[Bastian Crucis March Militia|Bastian]], [[Broken Wheel Crucis March Militia|Broken Wheel]], [[Islamabad Crucis March Militia|Islamabad]], [[Kestrel Crucis March Militia|Kestrel]], [[Malagrotta Crucis March Militia|Malagrotta]], [[New Avalon Crucis March Militia|New Avalon]], [[Point Barrow Crucis March Militia|Point Barrow]] and [[Tsamma Crucis March Militia]]s.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A"/> | ||
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | The | + | The Marlette Crucis March Militia were one of the units contributed by the Federated Suns to [[Operation SCOUR]] in [[3077]]. Assigned to the [[Free Worlds League]] front of SCOUR, the Marlette CrMM formed a part of Group IV, alongside [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|Beta Galaxy]] of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] and the [[3rd Lyran Guards|Third Lyran Guards]]. The Marlette CrMM soon saw action on [[Talitha]], where Group IV deployed with the [[Clan Nova Cat]] ''[[Aegis]]''-class [[WarShip]] [[Aegis#Named Vessels|CNC ''Blade'']] in support and quickly achieved air superiority in the system. With Beta Galaxy forming the core of the ground assault, the three units quickly rolled over the defending Blakists and liberated Talitha in a short campaign.<ref name="JHS:Tp45+">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 45-46, "Talitha, Berenson Capitulate"</ref> |
The first 18 months of Operation SCOUR were a bloody, brutal and demoralizing experience, and by the time the Marlette Crucis March Militia and the other Group IV units had linked up with the bulk of the rest of the Free Worlds League task force on [[Pollux]] in June [[3078]] the Wolf's Beta Galaxy was the least damaged of the Group IV units... and yet could muster only a single [[Cluster]], one third or less of its' initial strength.<ref name="JHS:Tp80">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 80, "Terra's Doorstep"</ref> | The first 18 months of Operation SCOUR were a bloody, brutal and demoralizing experience, and by the time the Marlette Crucis March Militia and the other Group IV units had linked up with the bulk of the rest of the Free Worlds League task force on [[Pollux]] in June [[3078]] the Wolf's Beta Galaxy was the least damaged of the Group IV units... and yet could muster only a single [[Cluster]], one third or less of its' initial strength.<ref name="JHS:Tp80">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 80, "Terra's Doorstep"</ref> | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | === 2765 === | ||
| + | '''Marlette Crucis March Militia''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 22, "Regimental Status"</ref> | ||
| + | :- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
| + | :- Three infantry regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
| + | :- One mobile artillery battalion<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
| + | :- Two aerospace wings, each of eighteen [[aerospace fighter]]s<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
| + | :- The Marlette CrMM was stationed on [[New Valencia]] at this point in time.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A"/><ref name="FR2765:FSp29">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 29, "Armed Forces Federated Suns Deployment Map 2765"</ref> | ||
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===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
'''Marlette Crucis March Militia''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HD138/> | '''Marlette Crucis March Militia''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HD138/> | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | ||
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Contents
History
In common with the other March Militias found across the Federated Suns, the Marlette Crucis March Militia or Marlette CrMM was formed in 2754 as a result of the Preparedness Act enacted by First Prince Roger Davion in 2735. Roger established a formal training programme aimed at increasing the general readiness level of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns reserve forces and formalized the structure of the March Militias, bringing the planetary militias into a common structure.[1]
Roger established a system whereby each of the Marches within the Federated Suns conducted internal wargames every two years, with those wargames being inspired by the Martial Olympiad conducted by the Star League Defense Force every four years. Each March Militia was formed as an ad-hoc brigade drawing on the winners from each planetary militia across each Combat Region. These ad hoc brigades then competed against each other at a March level to earn the title of "Best Prepared" March Militia within each of the three Marches.[1]
The wargames proved to be very popular and by 2750 the prestige that was associated with the "Best Prepared" title inspired troops in every combat region to give their best effort, with some commands making plans years in advance to try and ensure that they were ready. After the close of the 2754 games First Prince John Davion activated all of the combat region commands as federal troops and formed them into the March Militias; while this move was contraversial and provoked a flurry of judicial cases opposing the creation of the commands, it also added twenty BattleMech-equipped combat commands to the AFFS in a single stroke. Many of the planets that provided troops for the games were resentful of having their best militia troops pressed into federal service, and it would be 2763 before the last of the cases worked its way through the courts. With the final ruling going in favor of Prince John, he then moved to allay many of the fears expressed by the planets involved by laying down specific instructions that the March Militias wouldn't be deployed outside their home combat regions except under a small number of very rare and clearly-defined exceptions.[1]
Like the other Crucis March Militias the Marlette CrMM was well-equipped, much more so than the average Capellan March Militia or Draconis March Militia, and soon established a constant training regime. The Marlette CrMM was highly active, leading to a readiness level greater than might have been expected of a militia formation, and acted as a mobile reserve for the Marlette Combat Region and a staging ground through which planetary militia soldiers could move on into the AFFS, while retiring AFFS personnel moved into the March Militia to pass on their knowledge and experience.[1] The Marlette CrMM was one of ten March Militia brigades founded within the Crucis March in 2754, with the other nine being the Anjin Muerto, Bastian, Broken Wheel, Islamabad, Kestrel, Malagrotta, New Avalon, Point Barrow and Tsamma Crucis March Militias.[2]
Jihad
The Marlette Crucis March Militia were one of the units contributed by the Federated Suns to Operation SCOUR in 3077. Assigned to the Free Worlds League front of SCOUR, the Marlette CrMM formed a part of Group IV, alongside Beta Galaxy of Clan Wolf-in-Exile and the Third Lyran Guards. The Marlette CrMM soon saw action on Talitha, where Group IV deployed with the Clan Nova Cat Aegis-class WarShip CNC Blade in support and quickly achieved air superiority in the system. With Beta Galaxy forming the core of the ground assault, the three units quickly rolled over the defending Blakists and liberated Talitha in a short campaign.[3]
The first 18 months of Operation SCOUR were a bloody, brutal and demoralizing experience, and by the time the Marlette Crucis March Militia and the other Group IV units had linked up with the bulk of the rest of the Free Worlds League task force on Pollux in June 3078 the Wolf's Beta Galaxy was the least damaged of the Group IV units... and yet could muster only a single Cluster, one third or less of its' initial strength.[4]
During the Operation SCYTHE the Marlette Crucis March Militia was assigned to General Galen Cox's command. They were heavily damaged when the defending Word of Blake forces tried to destroy them with tactical nuclear weapons[5] during the battle for control of the Dallas/Fort Worth area.[6] The bulk of those who survived the nuclear attack had retired from active service by 3079, but the few who remained in service would provide the nucleus around which the Marlette CrMM would be rebuilt. The Marlette CrMM was also at the front of the supply lines for rebuilding and was likely to be the first of the new Light Combat Team-pattern Militias to enter service.[6] In addition to the high priority the Marlette CrMM had for supplies, more than half of the 'Mechs and armor from the Anjin Muerto CrMM were earmarked to transfer into the Marlette CrMM, although that transfer hadn't taken place by October 3079.[6]
By 3085 the Marlette CrMM was rebuilding swiftly, and although the equipment supplied to the Militia was of a technology level equivalent to that of the Succession Wars, the new Marlette CrMM LCT was running workups and mock battles on Marlette to gain experience. The Militia found itself with no shortage of recruits as volunteers outnumbered vacancies two-to-one.[7]
Officers
As of 3025 the unit is commanded by Major General Dennis Wantraub.[8]
As of 3050 to 3062 the commanding officer was Leftenant General Dennis Waxton, he promoted later as Lieutenant General[9][10][11]
As of 3067 the commanding officer was Major General Nicholas Voss-Richmond.[12]
As of 3085 the commanding officer was Leftenant General Jackie Kenan.[13]
In 3145 the commanding officer is Leftenant General Willard Hutchissen.[14]
Tactics
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Composition History
2765
Marlette Crucis March Militia (Regular/Reliable)[2]
- - One BattleMech regiment[1]
- - Three infantry regiments[1]
- - One mobile artillery battalion[1]
- - Two aerospace wings, each of eighteen aerospace fighters[1]
- - The Marlette CrMM was stationed on New Valencia at this point in time.[2][15]
3025
Marlette Crucis March Militia (Regular/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Major General Dennis Wantraub
3040
Marlette Crucis March Militia (Regular/Reliable)[16]
3050-3054
Marlette Crucis March Militia (Regular/Reliable)[9][10]
- CO: Leftenant General Dennis Waxon
3062
Marlette Crucis March Militia (1 Reinforced Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[11]
- CO: Lieutenant General Dennis Waxton
Marlette CMM Aerospace Wing (1 Wing/Regular/Reliable)[11]
- CO: Lieutenant General Jen Harvey-Kelly
Marlette CMM Armor Brigade (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[11]
- CO: Lieutenant General Charlotte Cobham
Marlette CMM Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Regular/Questionable)
- CO: Lieutenant Nick Massarik
3067
Marlette Crucis March Militia (Regular/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Major General Nicholas Voss-Richmond
Marlette CrMM Aerospace Wing (Veteran/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Major John Daniels
Marlette CrMM Armor Brigade (Regular/Questionable)[12]
- CO: Leftenant General Reuben Tork
Marlette CrMM Infantry Brigade (Green/Questionable)[12]
- CO: Leftenant General Kiele Choy
3085
Marlette CrMM LCT (Regular/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Leftenant General Jackie Kenan
Marlette CrMM Aerospace Wing (Green/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Colonel Toussaint Girard
Marlette CrMM Armor Brigade (Regular/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Leftenant General Tony Johnson
Marlette CrMM Infantry Brigade (Green/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Leftenant General Natalia Esposito
3145
Marlette CrMM (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[14]
- CO: Leftenant General Willard Hutchissen
Marlette CrMM Aerospace Wing (Veteran/Reliable)[14]
- CO: Commodore Jeanne Wolfe
Marlette CrMM Armor Brigade (Regular/Questionable)[14]
- CO: Leftenant General Phaedra Ramos
Marlette CrMM Infantry Brigade (Green/Reliable)[14]
- CO: Leftenant General Sally Powers
Notes
The Marlette CMM provide the enemy force for the Cadets of the Goshen War College's graduation exercise.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedFR2765:FSp21 - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Field Report 2765: Federated Suns, p. 22, "Regimental Status"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 45-46, "Talitha, Berenson Capitulate"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 80, "Terra's Doorstep"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p.108, "Rio Captured; Dallas Burns"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Field Report: AFFS, p. 17, "Crucis March Militia"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 65, "Crucis March Militia"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 138 (pdf version), "Deployment Table - The Crucis March"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 20 Year Update, p. 22, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Objective Raids, p. 15, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 116, "Militia Profile"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Field Manual: Update, p. 139, "AFFS Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 71, "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 90, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: Federated Suns, p. 29, "Armed Forces Federated Suns Deployment Map 2765"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 136