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| − | + | '''Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt''' is a [[25th Century]] uprising in [[Capellan Confederation]]. The revolt was carried out by a leading General whom stage a coup after Ascension [[Duncan Liao]] to the Chancellorship. He would kidnap Chancellor and hold nation hostage until Chancellor's suicide to free nation from its situation. His sister, Jasmine Liao would call on forces to annihilate the traitors for death of her brother.<ref>''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'', p. 34 Tribulations - Jasmine Liao - Brief history of the events of revolt.</ref> | |
| + | ==Revolt Timeline== | ||
[2451] Due to the disastrous running of the [[Capellan Confederation]] by | [2451] Due to the disastrous running of the [[Capellan Confederation]] by | ||
[[Arden Baxter]] and [[Stephen Liao]], it appeared the gifted and charismatic | [[Arden Baxter]] and [[Stephen Liao]], it appeared the gifted and charismatic | ||
General [[Ral Merik]] might make a grab for power. To quell this possible | General [[Ral Merik]] might make a grab for power. To quell this possible | ||
urge, [[Stephen Liao]]'s son, Duncan sought to curb Merik's rapidly- | urge, [[Stephen Liao]]'s son, Duncan sought to curb Merik's rapidly- | ||
| − | increasing popular influence by cutting his loyal troop strength in half. Ral's unit, the [[Merik's Grenadiers Regiment]], a unit of the Elite [[Capellan Hussars]] Regiments, openly revolted, occupying the Chancellor's Palace and taking Chancellor [[Duncan Liao]] hostage for seven months | + | increasing popular influence by cutting his loyal troop strength in half. Ral's unit, the [[Merik's Grenadiers Regiment]], a unit of the Elite [[Capellan Hussars]] Regiments, openly revolted, occupying the Chancellor's Palace and taking Chancellor [[Duncan Liao]] hostage for seven months. |
| − | [2452] The Elite [[1st Capellan Hussars]], original formed as the [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] in 2355 in the [[St. Ives Commonality]], were called in to deal with the Grenadiers | + | [2452] The Elite [[Red Lancers|1st Capellan Hussars]], original formed as the [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] in [[2355]] in the [[St. Ives Commonality]], were called in to deal with the Grenadiers |
[Feb 2452] Duncan, shamed at being taken captive, commited suicide. Chancellor [[Jasmine Liao]] renamed [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] `The [[Red Lancers]]' after they destroyed [[Merik's Grenadiers]]. The [[Red Lancers]] were appointed as the Chancellor's personal bodyguards and have served in the dual capacity as 1st Regiment of the Household Guards and [[1st Capellan Hussars]] ever since. Those Grenadiers able to escape, are given asylum in the [[Taurian Concordat]] in exchange for experimental Capellan BattleMech designs | [Feb 2452] Duncan, shamed at being taken captive, commited suicide. Chancellor [[Jasmine Liao]] renamed [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] `The [[Red Lancers]]' after they destroyed [[Merik's Grenadiers]]. The [[Red Lancers]] were appointed as the Chancellor's personal bodyguards and have served in the dual capacity as 1st Regiment of the Household Guards and [[1st Capellan Hussars]] ever since. Those Grenadiers able to escape, are given asylum in the [[Taurian Concordat]] in exchange for experimental Capellan BattleMech designs | ||
[2455] In order to forestall any future coup attempts, [[Jasmine Liao]] | [2455] In order to forestall any future coup attempts, [[Jasmine Liao]] | ||
| − | decrees that no officer in the CCAF will hold rank above Colonel | + | decrees that no officer in the CCAF will hold rank above Colonel<ref>''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'', p. 34 Tribulations - Jasmine Liao - Events Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt and results of their downfall.</ref> |
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | Other part events of uprising needs references. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt is a 25th Century uprising in Capellan Confederation. The revolt was carried out by a leading General whom stage a coup after Ascension Duncan Liao to the Chancellorship. He would kidnap Chancellor and hold nation hostage until Chancellor's suicide to free nation from its situation. His sister, Jasmine Liao would call on forces to annihilate the traitors for death of her brother.[1]
Revolt Timeline
[2451] Due to the disastrous running of the Capellan Confederation by Arden Baxter and Stephen Liao, it appeared the gifted and charismatic General Ral Merik might make a grab for power. To quell this possible urge, Stephen Liao's son, Duncan sought to curb Merik's rapidly- increasing popular influence by cutting his loyal troop strength in half. Ral's unit, the Merik's Grenadiers Regiment, a unit of the Elite Capellan Hussars Regiments, openly revolted, occupying the Chancellor's Palace and taking Chancellor Duncan Liao hostage for seven months.
[2452] The Elite 1st Capellan Hussars, original formed as the 2nd Hexare Lancers in 2355 in the St. Ives Commonality, were called in to deal with the Grenadiers
[Feb 2452] Duncan, shamed at being taken captive, commited suicide. Chancellor Jasmine Liao renamed 2nd Hexare Lancers `The Red Lancers' after they destroyed Merik's Grenadiers. The Red Lancers were appointed as the Chancellor's personal bodyguards and have served in the dual capacity as 1st Regiment of the Household Guards and 1st Capellan Hussars ever since. Those Grenadiers able to escape, are given asylum in the Taurian Concordat in exchange for experimental Capellan BattleMech designs
[2455] In order to forestall any future coup attempts, Jasmine Liao decrees that no officer in the CCAF will hold rank above Colonel[2]
Notes
Other part events of uprising needs references.
References
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 34 Tribulations - Jasmine Liao - Brief history of the events of revolt.
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 34 Tribulations - Jasmine Liao - Events Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt and results of their downfall.