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| − | | Nickname = | + | | Nickname = The Velites |
| − | | Affiliation = | + | | Affiliation = [[Taurian Concordat]] |
| Parent Command = [[Taurian Guards Corps]] | | Parent Command = [[Taurian Guards Corps]] | ||
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==Unit Insignia== | ==Unit Insignia== | ||
| − | The Taurian Velites insignia is a Viking raising a warhammer against a red field.<ref name=TP-77>''The Periphery'' p.77</ref> | + | The '''Taurian Velites''' insignia is a Viking raising a warhammer against a red field.<ref name=TP-77>''The Periphery'', p. 77</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The Velites were created by combining | + | The Velites were created by combining noble volunteer battalions and a covert officer cadre during the rebellion of the Periphery against the Star League in the later years of the 2760s. With the invasion of the Concordat by the [[SLDF]], the Velites faced off against both the Fourteenth and Seventy-first [[Star League]] Striker [[Regiment]]s in defense of [[Pinard]]. The fighting in this campaign was heavy and lasted 140 days. During this period the Velites were one of the few [[TDF]] units to have integrated aerospace assets permanently assigned.<ref name=TP-77/> |
| − | After the [[Reunification War]] the Taurian Velites rebuilt their strength. Stationed on [[Parian]] in [[2765]], they were quick to cross train with other members of the Taurian Guard Corps. At this time they also had three additional squadrons of aerospace fighters and a company of infantry from the Special Asteroid Support Force permanently assigned to their roster.<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 22</ref> | + | After the [[Reunification War]], the Taurian Velites rebuilt their strength. Stationed on [[Parian]] in [[2765]], they were quick to cross-train with other members of the Taurian Guard Corps. At this time they also had three additional squadrons of aerospace fighters and a company of infantry from the Special Asteroid Support Force permanently assigned to their roster.<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 22</ref> |
| − | When the | + | When the Star League Defense Force left the Periphery during the [[Amaris Coup]], the Velites were assigned to garrison and defensive duties along the Concordat/[[Magistracy of Canopus|Magistracy]] border. While assigned this duty, the Velites were occasionally called upon to defend Taurian claims on disputed border worlds. In the final years before the [[thirtieth century]], they were reassigned to duties in the interior regions of the Concordat. Due to their experiences, the Velites are one of the more seasoned and experienced units in the [[Taurian Defense Forces]].<ref name=TP-77/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |- | + | |- |
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Taurian Velites use both | + | The Taurian Velites use both medium-weight BattleMechs and aerospace fighters. Though they do not have integral armor assets permanently assigned they do have infantry forces in their TOE<ref name=TP-77/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===2765=== | ===2765=== | ||
| − | '''Taurian Velites''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FR:2765Pp22>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 22 | + | '''Taurian Velites''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FR:2765Pp22>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 22: "Taurian Guard - Regimental Status"</ref> |
| − | :- At this | + | :- At this time the Velites was stationed on [[Parian]].<ref name=FR:2765Pp22/> |
| − | === | + | |
| − | ''' | + | === 2786–2821=== |
| − | : Note: At this | + | '''Taurian Velites ''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=1SWp140>''First Succession War'', p. 140</ref> |
| + | : Note: At this time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Parian]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 43 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Mithron]].<ref name=1SWp140/> | ||
| + | |||
=== 2830 === | === 2830 === | ||
| − | '''Taurian Velites''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical) <ref name= | + | '''Taurian Velites''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp100>''Second Succession War'', p. 100</ref> |
| − | : Note: At this | + | : Note: At this time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Mithron]] with an operational readiness of 107 percent.<ref name=2SWp100/> |
| − | === 2864 === | + | |
| − | '''Taurian Velites''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical) <ref name= | + | === 2864 === |
| − | : Note: At this | + | '''Taurian Velites''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp100/> |
| + | : Note: At this time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Mithron]] with an operational readiness of 53 percent.<ref name=2SWp100/> | ||
| − | ===3025 | + | ===3025=== |
'''Taurian Velites''' (3 [[BattleMech]] [[Battalion]]s) | '''Taurian Velites''' (3 [[BattleMech]] [[Battalion]]s) | ||
:* CO: ''Colonel'' Anastasia Dreede | :* CO: ''Colonel'' Anastasia Dreede | ||
| − | :: | + | ::First Battalion (Veteran/Fanatical) |
| − | ::* CO: ''[[Subaltern]]'' William Heise | + | ::* CO: ''[[Subaltern]]'' [[William Heise]] |
| − | ::Note: At this | + | ::Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Taurus]] |
| − | :: | + | ::Second Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) |
| − | ::* CO: ''Subaltern'' Randolph Webber | + | ::* CO: ''Subaltern'' [[Randolph Webber (Taurian Velites)|Randolph Webber]] |
| − | ::Note: At this | + | ::Note: At this time the unit was stationed in the [[Hyades Cluster]] |
| − | :: | + | ::Third Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) |
| − | ::* CO: ''Subaltern'' Richard White | + | ::* CO: ''Subaltern'' [[Richard White]] |
| − | ::Note: At this | + | ::Note: At this time the unit was stationed in the [[Hyades Cluster]]. |
| + | <ref name=TP-77/> | ||
| − | ===3050 | + | ===3050=== |
'''Taurian Velites''' (3 BattleMech Battalions) | '''Taurian Velites''' (3 BattleMech Battalions) | ||
:* CO: ''Colonel'' William Heise | :* CO: ''Colonel'' William Heise | ||
| − | :: | + | ::First Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) |
| − | ::* CO: ''Subaltern'' Charles Heiser | + | ::* CO: ''Subaltern'' Charles Heiser |
| − | ::Note: At this | + | ::Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Taurus]] |
| − | :: | + | ::Second Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) |
::* CO: ''Subaltern'' Alfred Wallentine | ::* CO: ''Subaltern'' Alfred Wallentine | ||
| − | ::Note: At this | + | ::Note: At this time the unit was stationed in the [[Hyades Cluster]] |
| − | :: | + | ::Third Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) |
::* CO: ''Subaltern'' Charles Calderon | ::* CO: ''Subaltern'' Charles Calderon | ||
| − | ::Note: At this | + | ::Note: At this time the unit was stationed in the [[Hyades Cluster]] |
| + | <ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 77</ref> | ||
| − | ===3058 | + | ===3058=== |
'''Taurian Velites''' (3 BattleMech Battalions) | '''Taurian Velites''' (3 BattleMech Battalions) | ||
:* CO: ''Colonel'' William Heise | :* CO: ''Colonel'' William Heise | ||
| − | :: | + | ::First Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) |
::* CO: ''[[Brigadier]]'' Charise Heiser | ::* CO: ''[[Brigadier]]'' Charise Heiser | ||
| − | ::Note: At this | + | ::Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Taurus]] |
| − | :: | + | ::Second Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) |
::* CO: ''Brigadier'' Margaret Doru-Trudel | ::* CO: ''Brigadier'' Margaret Doru-Trudel | ||
| − | ::Note: At this | + | ::Note: At this time the unit was stationed in the [[Hyades Cluster]] |
| − | :: | + | ::Third Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) |
| − | ::* CO: ''Brigadier'' Charles Calderon | + | ::* CO: ''Brigadier'' Charles Calderon |
| − | ::Note: At this | + | ::Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Aea]] |
| + | <ref name=TP2-22>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 22</ref> | ||
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
The Taurian Velites have permanently assigned [[DropShip]] and [[JumpShip]] assets to aid in their assigned task of defending the core worlds of the Taurian Concordat in the [[Hyades Cluster]] as part of the Taurian Guard Corps.<ref name=TP-77/> | The Taurian Velites have permanently assigned [[DropShip]] and [[JumpShip]] assets to aid in their assigned task of defending the core worlds of the Taurian Concordat in the [[Hyades Cluster]] as part of the Taurian Guard Corps.<ref name=TP-77/> | ||
| − | Notable past members of the Velites include [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Baron [[Cham Kithrong]] and Marshal [[Hadji Doru]]<ref name=HMP-67-68>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'' | + | Notable past members of the Velites include [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Baron [[Cham Kithrong]] and Marshal [[Hadji Doru]]<ref name=HMP-67-68>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 67–68</ref> |
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[20 | + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery, First Edition]]'' |
* ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition]]'' | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' |
| − | |||
[[Category:Taurian Concordat Commands|Taurian Velites]] | [[Category:Taurian Concordat Commands|Taurian Velites]] | ||
Revision as of 18:52, 24 April 2024
The Taurian Velites is a Taurian Concordat BattleMech line regiment assigned to the Taurian Guards Corps
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| Taurian Velites | |
| Formed | Periphery Rebellion |
| Nickname | The Velites |
| Affiliation | Taurian Concordat |
| Parent Command | Taurian Guards Corps |
Contents
Unit Insignia
The Taurian Velites insignia is a Viking raising a warhammer against a red field.[1]
History
The Velites were created by combining noble volunteer battalions and a covert officer cadre during the rebellion of the Periphery against the Star League in the later years of the 2760s. With the invasion of the Concordat by the SLDF, the Velites faced off against both the Fourteenth and Seventy-first Star League Striker Regiments in defense of Pinard. The fighting in this campaign was heavy and lasted 140 days. During this period the Velites were one of the few TDF units to have integrated aerospace assets permanently assigned.[1]
After the Reunification War, the Taurian Velites rebuilt their strength. Stationed on Parian in 2765, they were quick to cross-train with other members of the Taurian Guard Corps. At this time they also had three additional squadrons of aerospace fighters and a company of infantry from the Special Asteroid Support Force permanently assigned to their roster.[2]
When the Star League Defense Force left the Periphery during the Amaris Coup, the Velites were assigned to garrison and defensive duties along the Concordat/Magistracy border. While assigned this duty, the Velites were occasionally called upon to defend Taurian claims on disputed border worlds. In the final years before the thirtieth century, they were reassigned to duties in the interior regions of the Concordat. Due to their experiences, the Velites are one of the more seasoned and experienced units in the Taurian Defense Forces.[1]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Taurian Velites | |||
| Colonel | Anastasia Dreede | 3025[1] | |
| Colonel | William Heise | 3052[3] | |
Tactics
The Taurian Velites use both medium-weight BattleMechs and aerospace fighters. Though they do not have integral armor assets permanently assigned they do have infantry forces in their TOE[1]
Composition History
2765
Taurian Velites (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[4]
2786–2821
Taurian Velites (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[5]
- Note: At this time the light-weight unit was stationed on Parian. In 2821 the command was reduced to 43 percent of its strength and was deployed on Mithron.[5]
2830
Taurian Velites (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[6]
- Note: At this time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Mithron with an operational readiness of 107 percent.[6]
2864
Taurian Velites (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[6]
- Note: At this time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Mithron with an operational readiness of 53 percent.[6]
3025
Taurian Velites (3 BattleMech Battalions)
- CO: Colonel Anastasia Dreede
- First Battalion (Veteran/Fanatical)
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Taurus
- Second Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Subaltern Randolph Webber
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed in the Hyades Cluster
- Second Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- Third Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Subaltern Richard White
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed in the Hyades Cluster.
- Third Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
3050
Taurian Velites (3 BattleMech Battalions)
- CO: Colonel William Heise
- First Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Subaltern Charles Heiser
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Taurus
- First Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- Second Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Subaltern Alfred Wallentine
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed in the Hyades Cluster
- Second Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- Third Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Subaltern Charles Calderon
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed in the Hyades Cluster
- Third Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
3058
Taurian Velites (3 BattleMech Battalions)
- CO: Colonel William Heise
- Second Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Brigadier Margaret Doru-Trudel
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed in the Hyades Cluster
- Second Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- Third Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Brigadier Charles Calderon
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Aea
- Third Battalion (Veteran/Reliable)
Support
The Taurian Velites have permanently assigned DropShip and JumpShip assets to aid in their assigned task of defending the core worlds of the Taurian Concordat in the Hyades Cluster as part of the Taurian Guard Corps.[1]
Notable past members of the Velites include Marshal Baron Cham Kithrong and Marshal Hadji Doru[8]
Reference
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 The Periphery, p. 77
- ↑ Field Report 2765: Periphery, p. 22
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Periphery, 2nd Edition, p. 22
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Report 2765: Periphery, p. 22: "Taurian Guard - Regimental Status"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 First Succession War, p. 140
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Second Succession War, p. 100
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 77
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, pp. 67–68