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| − | | | + | | Designation = Vincent's Commandos |
| − | | | + | | Formed = [[2810]] |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = [[3028]] |
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| + | | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Liao Reserves]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
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| − | + | '''Vincent's Commandos''' was an understrength [[BattleMech]] [[regiment]] in service to the [[Capellan Confederation]].<ref name=HLp86>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 86, "Vincent's Commandos Unit Profile"</ref> | |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early Succession Wars=== | ===Early Succession Wars=== | ||
| − | The Capellan regiment was formed from | + | The Capellan regiment was formed from several Commando [[Battalion]]s, finally forming over the course of a few years by [[2810]]. The unit was destroyed just after its formation in [[2812]] when it participated in retaking the Davion held world of [[Chesterton]]. The unit was mauled by the [[3rd Crucis Lancers|Third]] and [[Fifth Crucis Lancers]], along with its sister units [[Cochraine's Goliaths]], [[First Ariana Fusiliers|First]] and [[Second Ariana Fusiliers]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation'', p. 47, "Proffered Hand" - Vincent's Commandos among many of the regimental forces trying to take Chesterton in 2812.</ref> |
| − | The unit was | + | The unit was re-formed in [[2813]], shedding much of its heavy BattleMechs and other vehicles to become more mobile. The regiment acquired a number of ''[[Commando]]'' [[BattleMech#Light|light]] BattleMechs and airborne mobile equipment for the regiment's new enhanced mobility doctrine. |
| − | In [[2830]], new mobility was put to the test and | + | In [[2830]], that new mobility was put to the test and succeeded in defeating the Marik mercenary unit, [[Nathan's Irregulars]] on [[Ling]]. Utilizing its SRM armed Jump Troops, and light 'Mechs, the Commandos' [[Combined Arms|combined arms]] successfully led to the destruction of the Irregulars' five ''[[Manticore]]'' heavy tanks, with little losses. |
| − | In the [[Third Succession War]], the unit was deployed | + | In the [[Third Succession War]], the unit was deployed on the Capellan March border, helping to fend off a number of minor incursions staged by [[House Davion]]. It then was shifted to [[House Marik|Marik]], in [[2965]]. While on the Marik frontier, the Commandos conducted a raid against a Marik noble's estate on world of [[Lopez]]. This netted several tons of gold and silver bullion. |
| − | The unit last major engagement of Third Succession War in [[2995]], against elements of the [[Regulan Hussars]] on Marik world of [[Berenson]] | + | The unit's last major engagement of the Third Succession War was in [[2995]], against elements of the [[Regulan Hussars]] on the Marik world of [[Berenson]], in a surprisingly equal conflict. The Commandos managed to catch the Hussars just as the Hussars were preparing to raid the Liao world of [[Thomas]], which would eventually turn into a six-hour running engagement. At many times during the battle, the Commandos and Hussars fought hand-to-hand in brief close quarters clashes. The battle turned into victory for the Commandos, nearly destroying the entire unit, including killing its commanding officer, Colonel [[Leo Michalmas Brassard]]. |
| − | After the battle on Berenson, the unit fell back conducting high-risk recon missions into | + | After the battle on Berenson, the unit fell back conducting high-risk recon missions into House Davion space for the duration of the Third Succession War. They were credited for disrupting Davion invasion preparations during this time.<ref name=HLp86/> |
===Fourth Succession War and Destruction=== | ===Fourth Succession War and Destruction=== | ||
| − | In August [[3028]], Vincent's Commandos were assigned to Liao as part of the planetary garrison along with [[Warrior House LuSann]] and the [[1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry]]. Also on world | + | In August [[3028]], Vincent's Commandos were assigned to Liao as part of the planetary garrison along with [[Warrior House LuSann]] and the [[1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry]]. Also on world was the [[Prefectorate Guard]] regiment of the [[Capellan Hussars]] who had arrived for training exercises with the Commandos and its fellow garrison units. As training was about to begin, a [[House Davion]] task force would arrive marking the beginning of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. The task force, led by the [[33rd Avalon Hussars]], also included all three mercenary regiments of the [[Blue Star Irregulars]].<ref name="4SWSp9">''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 9, "Bringing The War Home"</ref> The Blue Star Irregulars' 1894th Light Horse regiment landed on Liao's southern continent and annihilated the Commandos.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11-12, 16-17, 102 - Vincent's Commandos' actions in the failed defense of Liao which ended in their destruction at dawn of 4th Succession War.</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Vincent's Commandos''' | ||
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| + | | [[Colonel]]||[[Leo Michalmas Brasard]]||[[2995]]<ref name=HLp86/> | ||
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| + | | Colonel||[[Samantha Vincent]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp86/> | ||
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| + | |} | ||
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| + | ==Tactics== | ||
| + | Unknown. | ||
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | === 2821 === | ||
| + | '''Vincent's Commandos''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref> | ||
| + | :- In 2821 the Commandos were a medium-weight regiment, operating at close to full strength and stationed on [[Jonathan]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> | ||
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===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | '''Vincent's Commandos''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''Vincent's Commandos''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HLp86/> |
| − | :* CO: | + | :* CO: Colonel Samantha Vincent |
| − | * 1st Battalion - CO: | + | * 1st Battalion - CO: Major [[Gwen Doyln]] |
| − | * 2nd Battalion - CO: | + | * 2nd Battalion - CO: Major [[Edward Gor]] |
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| − | - The Commandos were | + | - The Commandos were configured as a BattleMech force. They consisted of primarily ''[[Commando]]'' and ''[[Ostroc]]'' BattleMech designs.<ref name=HLp86/> |
| + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Liao]].<ref name=HLCC> House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.105</ref> | ||
==Unit Emblem== | ==Unit Emblem== | ||
| − | A white unicorn on a red field.<ref name= | + | A white unicorn on a red field.<ref name=HLp86/> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]'' | * ''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Vincent's Commandos]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Vincent's Commandos]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:30, 7 October 2022
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| Vincent's Commandos | |
| Formed | 2810 |
| Disbanded | 3028 |
| Affiliation | Capellan Confederation |
| Parent Command | Liao Reserves |
Vincent's Commandos was an understrength BattleMech regiment in service to the Capellan Confederation.[1]
Contents
History[edit]
Early Succession Wars[edit]
The Capellan regiment was formed from several Commando Battalions, finally forming over the course of a few years by 2810. The unit was destroyed just after its formation in 2812 when it participated in retaking the Davion held world of Chesterton. The unit was mauled by the Third and Fifth Crucis Lancers, along with its sister units Cochraine's Goliaths, First and Second Ariana Fusiliers.[2]
The unit was re-formed in 2813, shedding much of its heavy BattleMechs and other vehicles to become more mobile. The regiment acquired a number of Commando light BattleMechs and airborne mobile equipment for the regiment's new enhanced mobility doctrine.
In 2830, that new mobility was put to the test and succeeded in defeating the Marik mercenary unit, Nathan's Irregulars on Ling. Utilizing its SRM armed Jump Troops, and light 'Mechs, the Commandos' combined arms successfully led to the destruction of the Irregulars' five Manticore heavy tanks, with little losses.
In the Third Succession War, the unit was deployed on the Capellan March border, helping to fend off a number of minor incursions staged by House Davion. It then was shifted to Marik, in 2965. While on the Marik frontier, the Commandos conducted a raid against a Marik noble's estate on world of Lopez. This netted several tons of gold and silver bullion.
The unit's last major engagement of the Third Succession War was in 2995, against elements of the Regulan Hussars on the Marik world of Berenson, in a surprisingly equal conflict. The Commandos managed to catch the Hussars just as the Hussars were preparing to raid the Liao world of Thomas, which would eventually turn into a six-hour running engagement. At many times during the battle, the Commandos and Hussars fought hand-to-hand in brief close quarters clashes. The battle turned into victory for the Commandos, nearly destroying the entire unit, including killing its commanding officer, Colonel Leo Michalmas Brassard.
After the battle on Berenson, the unit fell back conducting high-risk recon missions into House Davion space for the duration of the Third Succession War. They were credited for disrupting Davion invasion preparations during this time.[1]
Fourth Succession War and Destruction[edit]
In August 3028, Vincent's Commandos were assigned to Liao as part of the planetary garrison along with Warrior House LuSann and the 1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry. Also on world was the Prefectorate Guard regiment of the Capellan Hussars who had arrived for training exercises with the Commandos and its fellow garrison units. As training was about to begin, a House Davion task force would arrive marking the beginning of the Fourth Succession War. The task force, led by the 33rd Avalon Hussars, also included all three mercenary regiments of the Blue Star Irregulars.[3] The Blue Star Irregulars' 1894th Light Horse regiment landed on Liao's southern continent and annihilated the Commandos.[4]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Vincent's Commandos | |||
| Colonel | Leo Michalmas Brasard | 2995[1] | |
| Colonel | Samantha Vincent | 3025[1] | |
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
2821[edit]
Vincent's Commandos (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[5]
- - In 2821 the Commandos were a medium-weight regiment, operating at close to full strength and stationed on Jonathan.[5]
3025[edit]
Vincent's Commandos (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Colonel Samantha Vincent
- 1st Battalion - CO: Major Gwen Doyln
- 2nd Battalion - CO: Major Edward Gor
- The Commandos were configured as a BattleMech force. They consisted of primarily Commando and Ostroc BattleMech designs.[1]
Unit Emblem[edit]
A white unicorn on a red field.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 86, "Vincent's Commandos Unit Profile"
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation, p. 47, "Proffered Hand" - Vincent's Commandos among many of the regimental forces trying to take Chesterton in 2812.
- ↑ The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One, p. 9, "Bringing The War Home"
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 11-12, 16-17, 102 - Vincent's Commandos' actions in the failed defense of Liao which ended in their destruction at dawn of 4th Succession War.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 First Succession War, p. 136, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.105