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On Spica, the command destroyed a taskforce of Davions Mercenaries [[Gunther's Grenadiers]], [[Deidre's Destroyers]], and [[Brighton's Irregulars]].<ref name=HLp77/> | On Spica, the command destroyed a taskforce of Davions Mercenaries [[Gunther's Grenadiers]], [[Deidre's Destroyers]], and [[Brighton's Irregulars]].<ref name=HLp77/> | ||
| − | The Lancers forestalled a [[Capellan Civil War]] in [[2989]] by throwing their support behind [[Maximilian Liao]].<ref name=FMCCp53/> | + | The Lancers forestalled a [[Capellan Civil War]] in [[2989]] by throwing their support behind [[Maximilian Liao]].<ref name=FMCCp53/><ref name=HLp77/> |
===4th Succession War=== | ===4th Succession War=== | ||
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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 Hussars unit that had assassinated Chancellor Duncan Liao in 2452.[1][2]
During the invasion of Aosia in 2828 with the Protectorate Guard, the Chancellor was killed by the covering of the retreat of their troops.[2]
Later there were sent as reinforcements to Tikonov to repulse the Davion invaders in 2832.[2]
On Spica, the command destroyed a taskforce of Davions Mercenaries Gunther's Grenadiers, Deidre's Destroyers, and Brighton's Irregulars.[2]
The Lancers forestalled a Capellan Civil War in 2989 by throwing their support behind Maximilian Liao.[1][2]
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. [3]
Xin Sheng Campaign
The Red Heart Guard defended Chancellor Liao against two assassination attempts in 3063 and a third attempt in 3066.[4]
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.[5][6]
Officers
As of 3025 the commanding officer was Colonel Judith Abermarl.[2]
As of 3050 to 3054, the unit is commanded by Colonel Andre Elias.[7][8]
As of 3063 to 3067 the Commanding Officer was Sang-shao An Shennu, the daughter of the Duke of Larsha.[1][9]
As of 3085 the commanding officer is Sang-shao William Le Marchant.[10]
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 (3 Battalions/Elite/Fanatical)[2]
- CO: Colonel Judith Abermarle
- 1st Battalion: Major Adam Vinncenes
- 2nd Battalion: Major Andre Elias
- 3rd Battalion: Major Christine Jorgen
3050-3054
Red Lancers (Elite/Fanatical)[7][8]
- CO: Colonel Andre Elias
3063-3067
Red Lancers (1 Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[1][9]
- 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)[1][9]
- Wing Commander: Kong-zhong-shao David Lo
The Blood Brigade (1 Battalion/Regular/Fanatical)[1][9]
- Armor Commander: Sao-shao Manor Helms
Red Lancers Infantry (1 Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[1][9]
- Infantry Commander: Zhong-shao Elsa Hyung-Po
- Includes 2 Platoons of Battle Armor)
3085
Red Lancers (Elite/Fanatical)[10]
- CO: Sang-shao William Le Marchant
4th Sian Defense Wing (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)[10]
- CO: Kong-zhong-shao Fun Che Chow
The Blood Brigade (2 Battalions/Veteran/Fanatical)[10]
- CO: Zhong-shao Yuk Fan Lam
Red Lancers Infantry (4 Battalions/Veteran/Fanatical)[10]
- CO: Zhong-shao Wai On Ng
Notes
Rules
Reunification War
- When randomly generating force experience the Red Lancers receive a +2 bonus to the Random Experience Level roll.[11]
- When determining availability of equipment, replacements and advanced components, the Red Lancers receive a +1 bonus.[11]
- The Red Lancers receive a +1 bonus to Initiative.[11]
- 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.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 53, "Red Lancers Unit Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 77, "Red Lancers"
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 20 Year Update, p. 62, "CCAF Deployment Table"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Objective Raids, p. 41, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3054"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Field Manual: Update, p. 32, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Historical: Reunification War, p. 182, "Capellan Confederation"