Swann's Cavaliers
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History
Formed during the Second Succession War, the unit retains their founders name even though eighty years have passed since a Swann has served in the ranks. Having served in the Federated Suns for most of its existance the unit left for the Free Worlds League in 3026 and took up a garrison post on Galisteo were it served as a rapid response force on the Lyran and Periphery border. The unit didn't face any opposition until they were raided by the Thumpers in 3038. Swann's Cavaliers have long been the garrison force on Galisteo and are seen as an occupying force by the independant-minded citizens who have caused the unit trouble over the years, including clashes with armed Cattlemaster IndustrialMechs.
Swann's Cavaliers took part in Operation Guerrero and destroyed the remnets of the 2nd FedCom RCT on Elgin in 3057. Sometime afterward the unit's contract was offered to the Capellan Confederation who did not like the price the Cavaliers' asked and passed up on picking up the unit. In 3059 the unit was located on Ibarra trying to renegotiate their contract with the FWL. By October 3067 the unit was once again stationed on Galisteo under contract with the FWL, rated "reliable".
While garrisoning the three Trinity Worlds of Galisteo, Cerillos and Sierra the Cavaliers were caught up in a civilian uprising that culminated in the Bad Rock Massacre in September 3068. They then got bogged down in a nasty anti-guerilla warfare until Camacho's Caballeros swept in, destroying half of the Cavaliers' aerospace assets and overwhelming their Charlie Battalion in short order on Galisteo. Swann's Cavaliers subsequently fled in unmarked DropShips before they could be apprehended for firing on civilians in the Bad Rock Massacre.
As of December 3071, Swann's Cavaliers are charged with Crimes Against Humanity on 3 counts, Attacks Against Civilians on 6 counts, Extreme Breach of Faith on 1 count and Disrespect of International Law on 1 count, with a bounty of 50,000 C-Bills for every officer and 20,000 C-Bills for every warrior levied against them. Latest reports place them on Gibson, in Word of Blake employ.
Officers
Colonel Edward Repplier was in command in January 3059. In 3067 the unit was under the command of Colonel Edmund Repplier. Major Cullen Craig, formerly of the Northwind Highlanders, also serves in the unit and is a popular choice to suceed Colonel Craig.
Tactics
Swann's Cavaliers are experts in rapid response across the FWL border, and once they have a enemy unit pinned down with their armor and infantry, will move to hit them in the flanks or the rear with their Battlemech forces.
Composition
In 3067 the unit consisted of:
- 3 Heavy Mech Battalions, Able, Baker, and Charlie Battalions
- 3 Armor Battalions, known as Swann's Trumpeters
- 1 Wing, known as the Black Swann's
- 1 Reinforced Regiments known as Cygnus Group
Notes
The Swanns Cavaliers have adopted a color scheme of white with black and yellow trim and the regimental insignia displayed on the right leg of its battlemechs, front right of its vehicles and on the right wing of its fighters. The unit does use appropriate como schemes when in the field.