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| Affiliation    = [[Lyran Commonwealth]]
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| Parent Command = [[Freedom Theater Militia]]
 
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==History==
 
==History==
 
====FedCom Civil War====
 
====FedCom Civil War====
The Thorin FTM has its roots in the Thorin planetary militia of [[3062]]. In that year they rebelled against the rule of [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] and fought the First Battalion of the [[Fifteenth Arcturan Guards]] for control of [[Thorin]]. They were disbanded in late 3062, when they re-formed themselves as the [[First Thorin Regiment]], nicknamed "Archer's Avengers" after their commander [[Archer Christifori]].<ref name=MoH>''Measure of a Hero''</ref>
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The Thorin FTM has its roots in the Thorin planetary militia of [[3062]]. In that year they rebelled against the rule of [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] and fought the First Battalion of the [[15th Arcturan Guards]] for control of [[Thorin]]. They were disbanded in late 3062, when they re-formed themselves as the [[1st Thorin Regiment]], nicknamed "Archer's Avengers".<ref name=MoH>''Measure of a Hero'', summary of novel's events.</ref>
  
 
===Post–Civil War Years===
 
===Post–Civil War Years===
 
By 3067, the regiment was officially known as the Thorin FTM.<ref name=FMUp176ff>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 176–179</ref>
 
By 3067, the regiment was officially known as the Thorin FTM.<ref name=FMUp176ff>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 176–179</ref>
  
As of 1 August [[3067]], the Thorin FTM was on [[Tharkad]] and at 40% strength.<ref name=FMUp176ff />
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As of 1st August [[3067]], the Thorin FTM was on [[Tharkad]] and at 40% strength.<ref name=FMUp176ff />
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
 
Archer's Avengers were on [[Gibbs]] where the unit was supposed to be demobilized in September 3067.  It was recalled to counter the new Jade Falcon incursion.
 
Archer's Avengers were on [[Gibbs]] where the unit was supposed to be demobilized in September 3067.  It was recalled to counter the new Jade Falcon incursion.
  
The Avengers were teamed with the [[Knights of St. Cameron]] to strike at the Jade Falcon [[Occupation Zone]] world of [[Baker 3]]. The Avengers and their allies would encounter the [[7th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|Seventh Talon]] and [[8th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|Eighth Talon]] Clusters instead of the Garrison cluster in April [[3069]]. The Falcon Clusters flanked both sides of the Avengers' forces in a squeeze play. However, the Eighth Talon were struck in the flank themselves by the Knights give the Avengers relief. The Avengers then fell back to their DropShip with half of their numbers gone or missing, including their commanding officer General Archer Christifori.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 45: Avengers Fall Back - Fighting of the Thorin FTM and the loss of Archer Christifori.</ref> The Seventh Talons would be destroyed after the fighting on Baker 3.
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The Avengers were teamed with the [[Knights of St. Cameron]] to strike at the Jade Falcon [[Occupation Zone]] world of [[Baker 3]]. The Avengers and their allies would encounter the [[7th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|Seventh Talon]] and [[8th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|8th Talon]] Clusters instead of the Garrison cluster in April [[3069]]. The Falcon Clusters flanked both sides of the Avengers' forces in a squeeze play. However, the 8th Talon were struck in the flank themselves by the Knights give the Avengers relief. The Avengers then fell back to their DropShip with half of their numbers gone or missing, including their commanding officer General Archer Christifori.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 45: Avengers Fall Back - Fighting of the Thorin FTM and the loss of Archer Christifori.</ref> The 7th Talons would be destroyed after the fighting on Baker 3.
  
The Thorin FTM survivors and the Knights of St. Cameron joined up with the [[Twenty-fifth Arcturan Guards]] on [[Great X]] where they helped to bolster Lyran forces fighting the incursion.  [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]] struck with four Clusters of forces and only the [[1st Falcon Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Strikers]] survived to withdraw.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 48: Falcons Return to Great X, Zanderij - The Thorin FTM survivors will hook up with 25th Arcturan Guards on Great X.</ref><ref name=F&F09>''Starter: Fist and Falcon'', p. 9</ref>
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The Thorin FTM survivors and the Knights of St. Cameron joined up with the [[25th Arcturan Guards]] on [[Great X]] where they helped to bolster Lyran forces fighting the incursion.  [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]] struck with four Clusters of forces and only the [[1st_Falcon_Striker_(Clan_Jade_Falcon)|First Falcon Strikers]] survived to withdraw.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 48: Falcons Return to Great X, Zanderij - The Thorin FTM survivors will hook up with 25th Arcturan Guards on Great X.</ref><ref name=F&F09>''Starter: Fist and Falcon'', p. 9</ref>
  
The remnants of Archer's Avengers chose to become mercenaries, joining the [[Knights of St. Cameron]] prior to their disappearance in November of [[3076]]. Upon joining [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition, the Jade Falcons confirmed that Archer Christifori was dead.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 99: Lyran Mercenary Employment</ref>
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The remnants of Archer's Avengers chose to become mercenaries, joining the Knight of St. Cameron prior to their disappearance in November of [[3076]]. Upon joining [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition, the Jade Falcon's confirmed that Archer Christifori was dead.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 99: Lyran Mercenary Employment</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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===3063===
 
===3063===
'''First Thorin Regiment'''
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'''1st Thorin Regiment'''
 
* First Battalion
 
* First Battalion
 
** First Company - [[Harry Hogan]]
 
** First Company - [[Harry Hogan]]

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