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As of [[3067]] the Commanding Officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' An Shennu, the daughter of the Duke of [[Larsha]]. | As of [[3067]] the Commanding Officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' An Shennu, the daughter of the Duke of [[Larsha]]. | ||
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*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
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Contents
History
Formation
- Raised in 2355 as the 2nd Hexare Lancers
- Renamed the Red Lancers after destruction of a rebellious unit (Merik's Grenadier) in 2451-2452, a rogue Capellan Hussar unit that had assassinated Chancellor Duncan Liao in 2452
- From the mid-25th century until the mid-26th century, they were used as quick response force to counter invasion attempts of its neighbors
- During the invasion of Aosia (2828) with the Protectorate Guard, the Chancellor was killed by the covering of the retreat of their troops.
- Were sent as reinforcements to Tikonov to repulse the Davion invaders in 2832
- McKinnon's Company raided Sian in 2861 and the Lancers were surprised
- On Spica, the command destroyed a taskforce of Davions Mercenaries (Gunther's Grenadiers, Deidre's Destroyers, and Brighton's Irregulars)
- The Red Lancers forestalled a Capellan Civil war in 2989 by throwing their support behind Maximilian Liao.
4th Succession War
Despite being stationed on Sian during the Fourth Succession War, the Red Lancers did not take part in the defense against the raid of the 1st Kathil Uhlans on the 24th of October, 3029, as only mechs of Warrior House Imarra stood at the space port as the honor guard for what they believed were the victorious returning 4th Tau Ceti Rangers.
Andurien/Canopus Invasion
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War of 3039
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Operation Guerrero
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Operation Bulldog
In 3060, they represented the Capellan Confederation in the Great Refusal. A company of Lancers defeated a Binary from Clan Fire Mandrill. [1]
Xin Sheng Campaign
The Red Heart Guard defended Chancellor Liao against two assassination attempts in 3063 and a third attempt in 3066.
Jihad
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Officers
As of 3050, the unit is commanded by Colonel Andre Elias.[2]
As of 3067 the Commanding Officer was Sang-shao An Shennu, the daughter of the Duke of Larsha.
Tactics
The Lancers use divide-and-conquer tactics, splitting an enemy force in two. One tactic involves pinning an enemy unit between heavy Mechs and lighter, jump-capable units.
Composition History
3067
Red Lancers (1 Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)
- CO: Sang-shao An Shennu
- XO/1st Battalion Zhong-shao Piril Morad
- 2nd Battalion Zhong-shao Drew "Kali Yama" Patterson
- 3rd Battalion Zhong-shao Peter Smith
- Includes 2 Augmented Lances 'Mechs in second Battalion
4th Sian Defender Wing (1 Wing (Military Unit)/Veteran/Fanatical)
- Wing Commander: Kong-zhong-shao David Lo
The Blood Brigade (1 Battalion/Regular/Fanatical)
- Armor Commander: Sao-shao Manor Helms
Red Lancers Infantry (1 Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)
- Infantry Commander: Zhong-shao Elsa Hyung-Po
- Includes 2 Platoons of Battle Armor)
Notes
Rules
Reunification War
- When randomly generating force experience the Red Lancers receive a +2 bonus to the Random Experience Level roll.[3]
- When determining availability of equipment, replacements and advanced components, the Red Lancers receive a +1 bonus.[3]
- The Red Lancers receive a +1 bonus to Initiative.[3]
- Before the beginning of a game, the Red Lancers player may select one of the opposing force's special abilities and prevent them from using that ability during the game - this refers to combat abilities, and does not affect force generation rolls such as skill and equipment rolls.[3]
References
- Field Manual: Updates, p. 20, 33
- Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 53 - "Unit Profile"