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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | + | Originally raised in [[2355]] as the '''2nd Hexare Lancers''', and later renamed the '''Red Lancers''' after destruction of a rebellious unit [[Merik's Grenadier's]] in 2451-2452, a rogue [[Capellan Hussar]] unit that had assassinated [[Chancellor]] [[Duncan Liao]] in [[2452]].<ref name=FMCCp53>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 53, "Red Lancers Unit Profile"</ref> | |
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| − | + | During the invasion of [[Aosia]] in [[2828]] with the [[Protectorate Guard]], the Chancellor was killed by the covering of the retreat of their troops.{{cn}} | |
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| − | + | Later there were sent as reinforcements to [[Tikonov]] to repulse the Davion invaders in [[2832]].{{cn}} | |
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| − | + | On Spica, the command destroyed a taskforce of Davions Mercenaries [[Gunther's Grenadiers]], [[Deidre's Destroyers]], and [[Brighton's Irregulars]].{{cn}} | |
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| + | The Lancers forestalled a [[Capellan Civil War]] in [[2989]] by throwing their support behind [[Maximilian Liao]].<ref name=FMCCp53/> | ||
===4th Succession War=== | ===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]]. | + | 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]].{{cn}} |
===Andurien/Canopus Invasion=== | ===Andurien/Canopus Invasion=== | ||
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===Operation Guerrero=== | ===Operation Guerrero=== | ||
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===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
In [[3060]], they represented the Capellan Confederation in the [[Great Refusal]]. A company of Lancers defeated a [[Binary]] from [[Clan Fire Mandrill]]. <ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 13</ref> | In [[3060]], they represented the Capellan Confederation in the [[Great Refusal]]. A company of Lancers defeated a [[Binary]] from [[Clan Fire Mandrill]]. <ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 13</ref> | ||
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===Xin Sheng Campaign=== | ===Xin Sheng Campaign=== | ||
| − | The Red Heart Guard defended Chancellor Liao against two assassination attempts in [[3063]] and a third attempt in [[3066]]. | + | The Red Heart Guard defended Chancellor Liao against two assassination attempts in [[3063]] and a third attempt in [[3066]].<ref>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 20, "Red Lancers Profile"</ref> |
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
The Red Lancers accompanied [[Magestrix]] [[Naomi Centrella-Liao]] back to the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] in [[3075]], taking part in the campaign to liberate the Magistracy capital world of [[Canopus]]. When Naomi returned to the Capellan Confederation in December 3075 she left the Red Lancers on Canopus to reinforce the surviving planetary defenses.<ref name="JHS:Tp19">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 19, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp55">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 55, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | The Red Lancers accompanied [[Magestrix]] [[Naomi Centrella-Liao]] back to the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] in [[3075]], taking part in the campaign to liberate the Magistracy capital world of [[Canopus]]. When Naomi returned to the Capellan Confederation in December 3075 she left the Red Lancers on Canopus to reinforce the surviving planetary defenses.<ref name="JHS:Tp19">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 19, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp55">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 55, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | ||
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As of [[3050]], the unit is commanded by Colonel Andre Elias.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 29, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref> | As of [[3050]], the unit is commanded by Colonel Andre Elias.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 29, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
| − | As of [[3067]] the Commanding Officer was | + | As of [[3063]] to [[3067]] the Commanding Officer was [[Sang-shao]] An Shennu, the daughter of the Duke of [[Larsha]].<ref name=FMCCp53/><ref name=FMUp32>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 32, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> |
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| + | In [[3085]] the commanding officer is [[Sang-shao]] William Le Marchant.<ref name=FM3085p33>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | ||
==Tactics== | ==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. | + | 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.<ref name=FMCCp53/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | Red Lancers (Elite/Fanatical)<ref> House Liao p. 105 </ref> | + | '''Red Lancers''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105 </ref> |
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| + | ===3063 to 3067=== | ||
| + | '''Red Lancers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp53/><ref name=FMUp32> | ||
| + | :* CO: Sang-shao An Shennu | ||
* XO/1st Battalion [[Zhong-shao]] Piril Morad | * XO/1st Battalion [[Zhong-shao]] Piril Morad | ||
** 2nd Battalion Zhong-shao Drew "Kali Yama" Patterson | ** 2nd Battalion Zhong-shao Drew "Kali Yama" Patterson | ||
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- Includes 2 Augmented Lances '[[Mech]]s in second [[Battalion]] | - Includes 2 Augmented Lances '[[Mech]]s in second [[Battalion]] | ||
| − | '''4th [[Sian]] Defender Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)]]/Veteran/Fanatical) | + | '''4th [[Sian]] Defender Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp53/><ref name=FMUp32> |
* Wing Commander: [[Kong-zhong-shao]] David Lo | * Wing Commander: [[Kong-zhong-shao]] David Lo | ||
| − | '''The Blood Brigade''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Fanatical) | + | '''The Blood Brigade''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp53/><ref name=FMUp32> |
| − | * Armor Commander: | + | * Armor Commander: Sao-shao Manor Helms |
| − | '''Red Lancers Infantry''' (1 Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) | + | '''Red Lancers Infantry''' (1 Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp53/><ref name=FMUp32> |
* Infantry Commander: Zhong-shao Elsa Hyung-Po | * Infantry Commander: Zhong-shao Elsa Hyung-Po | ||
- Includes 2 [[Platoon]]s of [[Battle Armor]]) | - Includes 2 [[Platoon]]s of [[Battle Armor]]) | ||
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| + | ===3085=== | ||
| + | '''Red Lancers''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p33/> | ||
| + | * CO: Sang-shao William Le Marchant | ||
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| + | '''4th Sian Defense Wing''' (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p33/> | ||
| + | * CO: Kong-zhong-shao Fun Che Chow | ||
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| + | '''The Blood Brigade''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p33/> | ||
| + | * CO: Zhong-shao Yuk Fan Lam | ||
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| + | '''Red Lancers Infantry''' (4 Battalions/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p33/> | ||
| + | * CO: Zhong-shao Wai On Ng | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' | * ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Red Lancers | + | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Red Lancers]] |
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Contents
History
Formation
Originally raised in 2355 as the 2nd Hexare Lancers, and later renamed the Red Lancers after destruction of a rebellious unit Merik's Grenadier's in 2451-2452, a rogue Capellan Hussar unit that had assassinated Chancellor Duncan Liao in 2452.[1]
During the invasion of Aosia in 2828 with the Protectorate Guard, the Chancellor was killed by the covering of the retreat of their troops.[citation needed]
Later there were sent as reinforcements to Tikonov to repulse the Davion invaders in 2832.[citation needed]
On Spica, the command destroyed a taskforce of Davions Mercenaries Gunther's Grenadiers, Deidre's Destroyers, and Brighton's Irregulars.[citation needed]
The Lancers forestalled a Capellan Civil War in 2989 by throwing their support behind Maximilian Liao.[1]
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.[citation needed]
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. [2]
Xin Sheng Campaign
The Red Heart Guard defended Chancellor Liao against two assassination attempts in 3063 and a third attempt in 3066.[3]
Jihad
The Red Lancers accompanied Magestrix Naomi Centrella-Liao back to the Magistracy of Canopus in 3075, taking part in the campaign to liberate the Magistracy capital world of Canopus. When Naomi returned to the Capellan Confederation in December 3075 she left the Red Lancers on Canopus to reinforce the surviving planetary defenses.[4][5]
Officers
As of 3050, the unit is commanded by Colonel Andre Elias.[6]
As of 3063 to 3067 the Commanding Officer was Sang-shao An Shennu, the daughter of the Duke of Larsha.[1][7]
In 3085 the commanding officer is Sang-shao William Le Marchant.[8]
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.[1]
Composition History
3025
Red Lancers (Elite/Fanatical)[9]
3063 to 3067
Red Lancers (1 Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[1]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
- When determining availability of equipment, replacements and advanced components, the Red Lancers receive a +1 bonus.[10]
- The Red Lancers receive a +1 bonus to Initiative.[10]
- 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.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 53, "Red Lancers Unit Profile"
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 13
- ↑ Field Manual: Update, p. 20, "Red Lancers Profile"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 19, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 55, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 29, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Update, p. 32, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 105
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Cite error: Invalid
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