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| parent formation = [[Melissia Theater Militia]] formerly [[Periphery March Militia]] | | parent formation = [[Melissia Theater Militia]] formerly [[Periphery March Militia]] | ||
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| unitname = Qanatir Melissia Theater Militia | | unitname = Qanatir Melissia Theater Militia | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | ===Clan Invasion Era=== | |
| + | In the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]] piracy became an increasing problem within the operational area covered by the Qanatir MTM. What had been a quiet backwater posting became considerably more active as pirate activity moved away from the invasion corridor and the Qanatir MTM found itself trying to cover the region left unguarded after the [[Neerabup MTM]] was destroyed during the invasion. A particular problem for the Qanatir MTM, stretched as they were across a band of worlds from [[Main Street]] to [[Krung Thep]], were the activities of the pirate band known as [[Morrison's Extractors]]. [[Colonel]] [[Woody Lounsbury]] of the Qanatir MTM found himself acting at a command level considerably higher than normal for a March Militia command, in a post more akin to the former regional commander post of the Qanatir Command. Colonel Lounsbury had to work closely with Colonel [[Mark Polk]] of the rebuilding Neerabup MTM and [[Precentor]] [[Richard Pettigrew]] of the [[Com Guard]] [[214th Division (ComStar)|214th Division]] to co-ordinate efforts throughout the theatre.<ref name="FM:LAp117">''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 117, "Qanatir MTM"</ref> | ||
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| + | ===FedCom Civil War=== | ||
| + | The Qanatir MTM spent a considerable amount of time during the [[FedCom Civil War]] trying to run down a mysterious band of raiders who struck at several worlds across the Theatre. Although the identity of the raiders is unknown, they handily defeated the Qanatir MTM when the Militia finally ran them to ground, and the Militia became convinced that the raiders were a [[Clan]] force, probably from [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]].<ref name="FM:Up175">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 175, "Qanatir MTM"</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Post-Jihad Era=== | ||
| + | In or around [[3079]] the mercenary unit the [[Hexare Grenadiers]] uncovered a [[Word of Blake]] [[Level II]] on the former [[Rim Worlds Republic]] world of [[Oporto]]. The Grenadiers called in the assistance of the Qanatir MTM, and the two units worked together to destroy the Blakists.<ref name="FR:LAAFp18">''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18, "Irregular Forces"</ref> The Qanatir MTM subsequently contributed a full [[battalion]] - the same battalion that had helped destroy the Level II on Oporto - to the rebuilding [[3rd Royal Guards]], something that caused a certain amount of resentment amongst the long-term members of the Royal Guards.<ref name="FR:LAAFp18">''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18, "Irregular Forces"</ref><ref name="FR:LAAFp17">''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 17, "Regional Militias"</ref> | ||
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| + | The Qanatir MTM subsequently helped contribute towards the rebuilding of other militia units within the Melissa Theatre; the [[Neerabup MTM]] was increased in strength from a bare [[company]] to a full batallion using forces from the Qanatir MTM, while the [[Chahar MTM]] was brought back from the rolls of dead units using Qanatir MTM troops followed by new recruits and other transferees.<ref name="FM:3085p106">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 106, "Melissa Theater Militia"</ref> | ||
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| + | By [[3082]] the Qanatir MTM had been redeployed to [[Kwangjong-ni]] to defend the [[Defiance Industries]] plant located there. This proved fortuitous when a pirate band landed on Kwangjong-ni in 3082, attempting to raid the plant. The Qanatir MTM promptly destroyed the pirate's [[DropShip]], leaving them stranded on Kwangjong-ni; after three weeks of wandering around the planet finding nothing but small communities and wilderness, the pirates surrendered en masse without ever having found the Defiance plant.<ref name="FM:3085p106"/> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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'''Qanatir Melissia Theater Militia''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMLAp117/><ref name=FMUp178/> | '''Qanatir Melissia Theater Militia''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMLAp117/><ref name=FMUp178/> | ||
* CO: Colonel Woody Lounsbury | * CO: Colonel Woody Lounsbury | ||
| + | :- By [[3067]] 20% of the equipment used by the Qanatir MTM used upgraded technology. | ||
'''Qanatir MTM Aerospace''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]])<ref name=FMLAp117/> | '''Qanatir MTM Aerospace''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]])<ref name=FMLAp117/> | ||
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'''Qanatir MTM Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMLAp117/> | '''Qanatir MTM Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMLAp117/> | ||
* CO: Colonel Icaac Holden | * CO: Colonel Icaac Holden | ||
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| + | ===3079=== | ||
| + | '''Qanatir MTM''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FR:LAAFp17"/> | ||
| + | :- The Qanatir MTM was operating at 60% of full strength after donating a battalion to the 3rd Royal Guard, and 75% of their equipment used upgraded technology. | ||
| + | :- The Qanatir MTM were based on [[Qanatir]] as at 3079. | ||
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
'''Qanatir Melissia Theater Militia''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p108/> | '''Qanatir Melissia Theater Militia''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p108/> | ||
* CO: Colonel Karen Wei | * CO: Colonel Karen Wei | ||
| + | :- At this point the Qanatir MTM had rebuilt to 75% of full strength despite transferring troops to two other Melissa Theatre Militias, and 75% of the equipment used by the militia featured upgraded technology. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
[[Category: Lyran Militia Commands|Melissia Theater Militia, Qanatir]] | [[Category: Lyran Militia Commands|Melissia Theater Militia, Qanatir]] | ||
Revision as of 14:52, 11 December 2012
Contents
History
Clan Invasion Era
In the wake of the Clan Invasion piracy became an increasing problem within the operational area covered by the Qanatir MTM. What had been a quiet backwater posting became considerably more active as pirate activity moved away from the invasion corridor and the Qanatir MTM found itself trying to cover the region left unguarded after the Neerabup MTM was destroyed during the invasion. A particular problem for the Qanatir MTM, stretched as they were across a band of worlds from Main Street to Krung Thep, were the activities of the pirate band known as Morrison's Extractors. Colonel Woody Lounsbury of the Qanatir MTM found himself acting at a command level considerably higher than normal for a March Militia command, in a post more akin to the former regional commander post of the Qanatir Command. Colonel Lounsbury had to work closely with Colonel Mark Polk of the rebuilding Neerabup MTM and Precentor Richard Pettigrew of the Com Guard 214th Division to co-ordinate efforts throughout the theatre.[1]
FedCom Civil War
The Qanatir MTM spent a considerable amount of time during the FedCom Civil War trying to run down a mysterious band of raiders who struck at several worlds across the Theatre. Although the identity of the raiders is unknown, they handily defeated the Qanatir MTM when the Militia finally ran them to ground, and the Militia became convinced that the raiders were a Clan force, probably from Clan Goliath Scorpion.[2]
Post-Jihad Era
In or around 3079 the mercenary unit the Hexare Grenadiers uncovered a Word of Blake Level II on the former Rim Worlds Republic world of Oporto. The Grenadiers called in the assistance of the Qanatir MTM, and the two units worked together to destroy the Blakists.[3] The Qanatir MTM subsequently contributed a full battalion - the same battalion that had helped destroy the Level II on Oporto - to the rebuilding 3rd Royal Guards, something that caused a certain amount of resentment amongst the long-term members of the Royal Guards.[3][4]
The Qanatir MTM subsequently helped contribute towards the rebuilding of other militia units within the Melissa Theatre; the Neerabup MTM was increased in strength from a bare company to a full batallion using forces from the Qanatir MTM, while the Chahar MTM was brought back from the rolls of dead units using Qanatir MTM troops followed by new recruits and other transferees.[5]
By 3082 the Qanatir MTM had been redeployed to Kwangjong-ni to defend the Defiance Industries plant located there. This proved fortuitous when a pirate band landed on Kwangjong-ni in 3082, attempting to raid the plant. The Qanatir MTM promptly destroyed the pirate's DropShip, leaving them stranded on Kwangjong-ni; after three weeks of wandering around the planet finding nothing but small communities and wilderness, the pirates surrendered en masse without ever having found the Defiance plant.[5]
Officers
As of 3050 to 3054 the commanding officer was Leftenant General Woody Lounsbury.[6][7] He is still the units commander in 3062 to 3067 and promoted to rank of an Colonel.[8][9]
As of 3085 the commanding officer was Colonel Karen Wei.[10]
Tactics
This militia cover many planets and places. Small unit operations are important to them.[8]
Composition History
3050-3054
Qanatir Periphery March Militia (Green/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Leftenant General Woody Lounsbury
3062-3067
Qanatir Melissia Theater Militia (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[8][9]
- CO: Colonel Woody Lounsbury
- - By 3067 20% of the equipment used by the Qanatir MTM used upgraded technology.
Qanatir MTM Aerospace (1 Wing)[8]
- Kommandant Julia Sollars
Qanatir MTM Armor Brigade (2 Regiments/Green/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Colonel Mary Pill
Qanatir MTM Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Green/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Colonel Icaac Holden
3079
Qanatir MTM (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[4]
- - The Qanatir MTM was operating at 60% of full strength after donating a battalion to the 3rd Royal Guard, and 75% of their equipment used upgraded technology.
- - The Qanatir MTM were based on Qanatir as at 3079.
3085
Qanatir Melissia Theater Militia (1 Battalion/Green/Reliable)[10]
- CO: Colonel Karen Wei
- - At this point the Qanatir MTM had rebuilt to 75% of full strength despite transferring troops to two other Melissa Theatre Militias, and 75% of the equipment used by the militia featured upgraded technology.
Notes
References
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 117, "Qanatir MTM"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 175, "Qanatir MTM"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Field Report: LAAF, p. 18, "Irregular Forces"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Report: LAAF, p. 17, "Regional Militias"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 106, "Melissa Theater Militia"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 28, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Objective Raids, p. 21, "AFFC Deployment Table"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 117, "Qanatir Melissia Theater Militia Unit Profile"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 178, "LAAF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 108, "LAAF Deployment Table - 3085"