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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Valkyries served on [[Memmingen]] alongside the [[1st Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]]. They faced the [[15th Lyran Regulars]], and the Valkyries used their entrenched positions to hold on long enough for [[Draconis Combine|Combine]] reinforcements to arrive. These fresh troops forced the 15th Lyran Regulars off-world.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 94</ref> | |
| − | Their new employer was the | + | The long service for the [[Taurian Concordat]] was a good time for the unit. They signed a new contract with the [[CCAF]]. The command was sent immediately to support the invasion of the [[St. Ives Compact]]. Intercepting fighters destroyed the command DropShip. This event demoralized the unit and were unable for combat. Only 2 battalions could land, but the defense cost them a battalion's worth of equipment. The command retreated under pressure, but the commander of the TDF think because their losses they had could fought harder and terminate the contract. |
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| + | Their new employer was the government of Southwest Worlds, which give them work until [[3069]]. The command was now employed by the FWLM and were task with the defense of the borders against any Periphery/Lyran aggressor. | ||
==Officer== | ==Officer== | ||
| − | Colonel Houver lead the unit as | + | Colonel Houver lead the unit as interim commander until the new commander, Sarah Vandelay is ready to lead the command. |
==Tactic== | ==Tactic== | ||
| − | The unit hasn’t any special tactics after the heavy losses | + | The unit hasn’t any special tactics after the heavy losses. |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| − | *''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p.105 - "Unit Profile" | + | *''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 105 - "Unit Profile" |
| − | *''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p.114 - "Unit Profile" | + | *''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 114 - "Unit Profile" |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | ||
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | ||
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Contents
History
During the Fourth Succession War, the Valkyries served on Memmingen alongside the 1st Sun Zhang Academy Cadre. They faced the 15th Lyran Regulars, and the Valkyries used their entrenched positions to hold on long enough for Combine reinforcements to arrive. These fresh troops forced the 15th Lyran Regulars off-world.[1]
The long service for the Taurian Concordat was a good time for the unit. They signed a new contract with the CCAF. The command was sent immediately to support the invasion of the St. Ives Compact. Intercepting fighters destroyed the command DropShip. This event demoralized the unit and were unable for combat. Only 2 battalions could land, but the defense cost them a battalion's worth of equipment. The command retreated under pressure, but the commander of the TDF think because their losses they had could fought harder and terminate the contract.
Their new employer was the government of Southwest Worlds, which give them work until 3069. The command was now employed by the FWLM and were task with the defense of the borders against any Periphery/Lyran aggressor.
Officer
Colonel Houver lead the unit as interim commander until the new commander, Sarah Vandelay is ready to lead the command.
Tactic
The unit hasn’t any special tactics after the heavy losses.
Support
The transport assets include one JumpShips and several DropShips. The techs can repair the main equipment without help.
Composition
3067
- The unit includes MPs guards, combat engineer support and logistical staff.
- Vandelay’s Valkyries(1 'Mech Battalion/Green/Questionable)
- XO/1st Battalion (Faith’s Own): Lieutenant Colonel Sandra Vandelay
- 2 medium companies + 1 assault + 1 independent command lance
- 2nd Battalion (The Baggage): Major Lyta Hartford
- Is a mixed unit 1 heavy command lance with mechs.
- + 1 tank company
- + 1 medium mechs company
- + attack VTOLs support by jump infantry at company level
Notes
References
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 94
- Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 105 - "Unit Profile"
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 114 - "Unit Profile"