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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[File:Crucis March Militia New Avalon logo.png|150px]] + | image = [[File:Crunewavalon.png]] − | Designation = New Avalon Crucis March Militia + | nickname = "The Little Foxes"<ref name=nais1p97/> − | Formed = [[2754]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp21">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 21: "Federated Suns March Militias"</ref> + | parent formation = [[Crucis March Militia]] − | Disbanded = + | formed = 2754<ref name="FR2765:FSp21">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 21, "Federated Suns March Militias"</ref> − | Previous Designation = + | year = 3145 − | Nickname = "The Little Foxes"<ref name=nais1p97/>+ | unitname = New Avalon Crucis March Militia − | Affiliation = [[Federated Suns]] − | Parent Command = [[Crucis March Militia]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} + ==History== ==History== === Formation === === Formation === − In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' or New Avalon CrMM was formed in [[2754]] as a result of the [[Preparedness Act]] enacted by [[First Prince]] [[Richard Davion]] in [[2735]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp3">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 3: "Strategic Update"</ref> Richard established a formal training program 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"/> + In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' or New Avalon 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"/> − Richard 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"/>+ 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"/> − 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 controversial 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"/> + 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"/> − Like the other Crucis March Militias the New Avalon CrMM was well-equipped, much more so than the average [[Capellan March Militia]] or [[Draconis March Militia]] - to the extent that the New Avalon CrMM earned the unofficial nickname "Sixth Davion Guard" - and soon established a constant training regimen. The New Avalon 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 New Avalon 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 New Avalon 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]], [[Marlette Crucis March Militia|Marlette]], [[Point Barrow Crucis March Militia|Point Barrow]] and [[Tsamma Crucis March Militia]]s.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A"/> + Like the other Crucis March Militias the New Avalon CrMM was well-equipped, much more so than the average [[Capellan March Militia]] or [[Draconis March Militia]] - to the extent that the New Avalon CrMM earned the unofficial nickname "Sixth Davion Guard" - and soon established a constant training regime. The New Avalon 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 New Avalon 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 New Avalon 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]], [[Marlette Crucis March Militia|Marlette]], [[Point Barrow Crucis March Militia|Point Barrow]] and [[Tsamma Crucis March Militia]]s.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A"/> === Fourth Succession War === === Fourth Succession War === Line 24:
Line 22: === FedCom Civil War === === FedCom Civil War === − During the [[FedCom Civil War]] they proclaimed their loyalty to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] and engaged forces loyal to her [[Victor Steiner-Davion|brother]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 134: "Crucis March Militia"</ref> These forces were the [[1st Davion Guards]]<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 60</ref> + During the [[FedCom Civil War]] they proclaimed their loyalty to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] and engaged forces loyal to her [[Victor Steiner-Davion|brother]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 134, "Crucis March Militia"</ref> These forces were the [[1st Davion Guards]]<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 60</ref> − , and the fighting effectively destroyed the New Avalon CrMM.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 77</ref> + , and the fighting effectively destroyed the New Avalon CrMM.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 77</ref> === The Dark Age === === The Dark Age === Line 32:
Line 30: They remained on New Avalon in 3145, but subcommands from the unit were frequently attached to other front-line forces to maintain their skills. As a result, the New Avalon Crucis March Militia was unofficially referred to as the "Fifth Davion Guards".<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 82</ref> They remained on New Avalon in 3145, but subcommands from the unit were frequently attached to other front-line forces to maintain their skills. As a result, the New Avalon Crucis March Militia was unofficially referred to as the "Fifth Davion Guards".<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 82</ref> − Alongside the [[Davion Assault Guards]] and [[1st Avalon Hussars]], they faced the [[5th Sword of Light]], [[2nd Genyosha]], and ''[[Ryuken-hachi]]'' as well as three detachments of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] in 3146.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 28</ref> They were reinforced by the [[2nd Robinson Rangers]], but renewed offensives by Wolf's Dragoons forced all the commands to leave New Avalon in October 3146.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 29</ref>+ ==Officers== + In [[3025]] the unit was commanded by [[Major General]] Edward Valos.<ref name=HD138>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 138 (pdf version), "New Avalon Combat Region"</ref> + + As of [[3050]] the commanding officer was [[Leftenant General]] Carl Gustafson.<ref name=20Yp22>''20 Year Update'', p. 22, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> − After withdrawing from New Avalon, the New Avalon Crucis March Militia retreated to [[Remagen]]. The New Avalon CrMM was left here to rebuild after taking many casualties on New Avalon.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 32</ref>+ From [[3054]] to [[3062]] the commanding officer was Leftenant General Russel Payne, the [[Duke]] of [[Augusta]].<ref Name=ORp15>''Objective Raids'', p. 15, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name="fmfs117">''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 117, "Militia Profile"</ref> − ==Officers==+ As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was Major General Germaine Hoover.<ref name=FM3085p71>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 71, "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> − {| class="wikitable"+ − |-+ In [[3145]] the commanding officer is Major General Geraldine Hoover.<ref name="FM:3145p91">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 91, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns"</ref> − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' − |- − | [[Major General]]||[[Edward Valos]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HD138>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 138 (PDF version): "New Avalon Combat Region"</ref> − |- − | [[Leftenant General]]||[[Carl Gustafson]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20Yp22>''20 Year Update'', p. 22: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> − |- − | Leftenant General||[[Russel Payne]]||[[3054]] - [[3062]]<ref Name=ORp15>''Objective Raids'', p. 15: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name="fmfs117">''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 117: "Militia Profile"</ref> − |- − | Major General||[[Germaine Hoover]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p71>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 71: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> − |- − | Major General||[[Geraldine Hoover]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p91">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 91: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns"</ref> − |- − |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== Line 62:
Line 46: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== === 2765 === === 2765 === − '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 22: "Regimental Status"</ref> + '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 22, "Regimental Status"</ref> :- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> :- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> :- Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> :- Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> Line 68:
Line 52: :- One mobile artillery battalion<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"/> :- Two aerospace wings, each of eighteen [[aerospace fighter]]s<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> − :- The New Avalon CrMM was stationed on [[New Avalon]] at this point in time.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A"/><ref name="FR2765:FSp29">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 29: "Armed Forces Federated Suns Deployment Map 2765"</ref> + :- The New Avalon CrMM was stationed on [[New Avalon]] 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> − − === 2786 - 2821 === − '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> − :- At this point in time the Militia was a heavy-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on New Avalon.<ref name="FSWp134"/>In 2821 the unit was operating at one-third of full strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> − − === 2830 === − '''New Avalon CrMM''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> − : Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[New Avalon]] with an operational readiness of 101 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp95/> − === 2864 === − '''New Avalon CrMM''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=2ndSSp95/> − : Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on [[New Avalon]] with an operational readiness of 49 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp95/> ===3025=== ===3025=== − '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HD138/> + '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HD138/> − :* CO: Major General Edward Valos<ref name=HD138/>+ * CO: Major General Edward Valos − :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[New Avalon]].<ref name=HD138/>+ − ===3040=== ===3040=== − ''' New Avalon CrMM''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p136/> + ''' New Avalon CrMM''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 136</ref> − :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[New Avalon]].<ref name=HWo3039p136>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 136</ref> ===3050=== ===3050=== − '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20yup22/> + '''New Avalon CrMM''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp22/> − :* CO: Leftenant General Carl Gustafson<ref name=20yup22/>+ * CO: Leftenant General Carl Gustafson − :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[New Avalon]].<ref name=20yup22>''20 Year Update'', p. 22</ref> − − ===3054=== − '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=OpjRp15/> − :* CO: Leftenant General [[Russel Payne]]<ref name=OpjRp15/> − :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[New Avalon]].<ref name=OpjRp15>''Objective Raids'', p. 15</ref> ===3062=== ===3062=== '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> − * CO: Leftenant General Russel Payne + * CO: Lieutenant General Russel Payne − '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> + '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit|Wing)]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> − * CO: Leftenant General [[Polly Caplan]] + * CO: Lieutenant General Polly Caplan '''New Avalon CrMM Armor [[Brigade]]''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> '''New Avalon CrMM Armor [[Brigade]]''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> − * CO: Leftenant General [[Hank Swengly]] + * CO: Lieutenant General Hank Swengly '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> − * CO: Leftenant General [[Devon Hyams]] + * CO: Lieutenant General Devon Hyams ===3085=== ===3085=== − '''New Avalon CrMM LCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p71/> + '''New Avalon CrMM LCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p71/> − * CO: Major General [[Germaine Hoover]] + * CO: Major General Germaine Hoover − '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p71/> + '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p71/> − * CO: Rear Admiral [[Yasmin Drage]] + * CO: Rear Admiral Yasmin Drage − '''New Avalon CrMM Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p71/> + '''New Avalon CrMM Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p71/> − * CO: Leftenant General [[Abdullah Khan]] + * CO: Leftenant General Abdullah Khan − '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p71/> + '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p71/> − * CO: Leftenant General [[Jericho Morris]] + * CO: Leftenant General Jericho Morris ===3145=== ===3145=== − '''New Avalon CrMM''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> + '''New Avalon CrMM''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> * CO: Major General Geraldine Hoover * CO: Major General Geraldine Hoover − '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Wing''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> + '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Wing''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> − * CO: Rear Admiral [[Forrest Watson]] + * CO: Rear Admiral Forrest Watson − + − '''New Avalon CrMM Armor Brigade''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> + '''New Avalon CrMM Armor Brigade''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> − * CO: Major General [[Randy Meyers]] + * CO: Major General Randy Meyers − '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> + '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> − * CO: Major General [[Irene Wilson]] + * CO: Major General Irene Wilson ==Notes== ==Notes== − * ''Field Report 2765: AFFS'' attributes the Preparedness Act of 2735 to both [[Richard Davion]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3"/> and [[Roger Davion (27th c.)|Roger Davion]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> Because other sources indicate that Richard Davion was First Prince in 2735, and that Roger Davion died in 2703, the latter attribution is probably an error.+ The New Avalon CMM deploys a combined-arms [[Battalion]] at the [[NAIS]] as a security force.<ref name="fmfs117"/> − * The New Avalon CMM deploys a combined-arms [[Battalion]] at the [[NAIS]] as a security force.<ref name="fmfs117"/> ==References== ==References== Line 148:
Line 112: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' − * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' − * ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' + * ''[[Field Report 2765: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' + * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' − * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' + * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' [[Category: Federated Suns Militia Commands|Crucis March Militia, New Avalon]] [[Category: Federated Suns Militia Commands|Crucis March Militia, New Avalon]] − [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Militia Commands|Crucis March Militia, New Avalon]] + [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Crucis March Militia, 00]]
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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| − | In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' or New Avalon CrMM was formed in [[2754]] as a result of the [[Preparedness Act]] enacted by [[First Prince]] [[ | + | In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' or New Avalon 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"/> |
| − | + | 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"/> | |
| − | 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 | + | 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"/> |
| − | Like the other Crucis March Militias the New Avalon CrMM was well-equipped, much more so than the average [[Capellan March Militia]] or [[Draconis March Militia]] - to the extent that the New Avalon CrMM earned the unofficial nickname "Sixth Davion Guard" - and soon established a constant training | + | Like the other Crucis March Militias the New Avalon CrMM was well-equipped, much more so than the average [[Capellan March Militia]] or [[Draconis March Militia]] - to the extent that the New Avalon CrMM earned the unofficial nickname "Sixth Davion Guard" - and soon established a constant training regime. The New Avalon 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 New Avalon 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 New Avalon 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]], [[Marlette Crucis March Militia|Marlette]], [[Point Barrow Crucis March Militia|Point Barrow]] and [[Tsamma Crucis March Militia]]s.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A"/> |
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=== FedCom Civil War === | === FedCom Civil War === | ||
| − | During the [[FedCom Civil War]] they proclaimed their loyalty to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] and engaged forces loyal to her [[Victor Steiner-Davion|brother]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 134 | + | During the [[FedCom Civil War]] they proclaimed their loyalty to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] and engaged forces loyal to her [[Victor Steiner-Davion|brother]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 134, "Crucis March Militia"</ref> These forces were the [[1st Davion Guards]]<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 60</ref> |
| − | , and the fighting effectively destroyed the New Avalon CrMM.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 77</ref> | + | , and the fighting effectively destroyed the New Avalon CrMM.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 77</ref> |
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They remained on New Avalon in 3145, but subcommands from the unit were frequently attached to other front-line forces to maintain their skills. As a result, the New Avalon Crucis March Militia was unofficially referred to as the "Fifth Davion Guards".<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 82</ref> | They remained on New Avalon in 3145, but subcommands from the unit were frequently attached to other front-line forces to maintain their skills. As a result, the New Avalon Crucis March Militia was unofficially referred to as the "Fifth Davion Guards".<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 82</ref> | ||
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| + | In [[3025]] the unit was commanded by [[Major General]] Edward Valos.<ref name=HD138>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 138 (pdf version), "New Avalon Combat Region"</ref> | ||
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| + | As of [[3050]] the commanding officer was [[Leftenant General]] Carl Gustafson.<ref name=20Yp22>''20 Year Update'', p. 22, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> | ||
| − | + | From [[3054]] to [[3062]] the commanding officer was Leftenant General Russel Payne, the [[Duke]] of [[Augusta]].<ref Name=ORp15>''Objective Raids'', p. 15, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name="fmfs117">''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 117, "Militia Profile"</ref> | |
| − | + | As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was Major General Germaine Hoover.<ref name=FM3085p71>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 71, "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | |
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| − | + | In [[3145]] the commanding officer is Major General Geraldine Hoover.<ref name="FM:3145p91">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 91, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns"</ref> | |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
=== 2765 === | === 2765 === | ||
| − | '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' ( | + | '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A">''Field Report 2765: Federated Suns'', p. 22, "Regimental Status"</ref> |
:- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | :- One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
:- Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | :- Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
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:- One mobile artillery battalion<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"/> | :- Two aerospace wings, each of eighteen [[aerospace fighter]]s<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> | ||
| − | :- The New Avalon CrMM was stationed on [[New Avalon]] at this point in time.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22A"/><ref name="FR2765:FSp29">''Field Report 2765: | + | :- The New Avalon CrMM was stationed on [[New Avalon]] 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=== | ||
| − | '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' ( | + | '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HD138/> |
| − | + | * CO: Major General Edward Valos | |
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===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' New Avalon CrMM''' ( | + | ''' New Avalon CrMM''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 136</ref> |
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===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | '''New Avalon | + | '''New Avalon CrMM''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp22/> |
| − | + | * CO: Leftenant General Carl Gustafson | |
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===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
'''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> | '''New Avalon Crucis March Militia''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> | ||
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Lieutenant General Russel Payne |
| − | '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit | + | '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit|Wing)]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Lieutenant General Polly Caplan |
'''New Avalon CrMM Armor [[Brigade]]''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> | '''New Avalon CrMM Armor [[Brigade]]''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> | ||
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Lieutenant General Hank Swengly |
'''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> | '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="fmfs117"/> | ||
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Lieutenant General Devon Hyams |
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
| − | '''New Avalon CrMM LCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p71/> | + | '''New Avalon CrMM LCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p71/> |
| − | * CO: Major General | + | * CO: Major General Germaine Hoover |
| − | '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p71/> | + | '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p71/> |
| − | * CO: Rear Admiral | + | * CO: Rear Admiral Yasmin Drage |
| − | '''New Avalon CrMM Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p71/> | + | '''New Avalon CrMM Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p71/> |
| − | * CO: Leftenant General | + | * CO: Leftenant General Abdullah Khan |
| − | '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p71/> | + | '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p71/> |
| − | * CO: Leftenant General | + | * CO: Leftenant General Jericho Morris |
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
| − | '''New Avalon CrMM''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> | + | '''New Avalon CrMM''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> |
* CO: Major General Geraldine Hoover | * CO: Major General Geraldine Hoover | ||
| − | '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Wing''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> | + | '''New Avalon CrMM Aerospace Wing''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> |
| − | * CO: Rear Admiral | + | * CO: Rear Admiral Forrest Watson |
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| − | '''New Avalon CrMM Armor Brigade''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> | + | '''New Avalon CrMM Armor Brigade''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> |
| − | * CO: Major General | + | * CO: Major General Randy Meyers |
| − | '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> | + | '''New Avalon CrMM Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p91"/> |
| − | * CO: Major General | + | * CO: Major General Irene Wilson |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | The New Avalon CMM deploys a combined-arms [[Battalion]] at the [[NAIS]] as a security force.<ref name="fmfs117"/> | |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Report 2765: | + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Federated Suns]]'' |
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' |
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[[Category: Federated Suns Militia Commands|Crucis March Militia, New Avalon]] | [[Category: Federated Suns Militia Commands|Crucis March Militia, New Avalon]] | ||
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