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| − | Founded in [[3020]] on the [[Alarion Province]] of [[Buena]], | + | Founded in [[3020]] on the [[Alarion Province]] world of [[Buena]], the time the War College of Buena originally specialized in technician courses but was also recognized for training [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]]. As of [[3025]], its [[Kommandant]] was [[Leutnant-General]] Melissa Waverly. <ref name=HSTLC-126>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 126 "Military Forces - Major Military Academies - The War College of Buena"</ref> |
The War College would benefit immensely from the amalgamation of the Lyran Commonwealth and [[Federated Suns]] with the combined militaries pouring in a massive volume of investment that allowed the War College of Buena to expand both its facilities and curriculum greatly, adding an [[AeroSpace Fighter]] program and a Davion-style Training Battalion. By the [[Clan Invasion]], though still best known for the quality of its technicans, the War College's MechWarriors and Aerospace Fighter pilots were also well respected in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]]. Though its graduates lacked the prestige and noble and social ties used by those of the [[Nagelring]] or [[Sanglamore]] to easily reach the Lyran High Command and other high positions, Buena-trained troops and technicans would form the backbone of the newly-formed [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]] thanks to their high level of competence. | The War College would benefit immensely from the amalgamation of the Lyran Commonwealth and [[Federated Suns]] with the combined militaries pouring in a massive volume of investment that allowed the War College of Buena to expand both its facilities and curriculum greatly, adding an [[AeroSpace Fighter]] program and a Davion-style Training Battalion. By the [[Clan Invasion]], though still best known for the quality of its technicans, the War College's MechWarriors and Aerospace Fighter pilots were also well respected in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]]. Though its graduates lacked the prestige and noble and social ties used by those of the [[Nagelring]] or [[Sanglamore]] to easily reach the Lyran High Command and other high positions, Buena-trained troops and technicans would form the backbone of the newly-formed [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]] thanks to their high level of competence. | ||
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| War College of Buena | |
|---|---|
| Academy Information | |
| Location | Buena |
| Founding Year | Succession War era |
| Course Information | |
| Technican | ca. 3020s- |
| BattleMech | ca. 3020s- |
| Aerospace | ca. ???? |
A relatively young center of learning, the War College of Buena is a military academy that served the Lyran Commonwealth, Federated Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance.
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History
Founded in 3020 on the Alarion Province world of Buena, the time the War College of Buena originally specialized in technician courses but was also recognized for training MechWarriors. As of 3025, its Kommandant was Leutnant-General Melissa Waverly. [1]
The War College would benefit immensely from the amalgamation of the Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns with the combined militaries pouring in a massive volume of investment that allowed the War College of Buena to expand both its facilities and curriculum greatly, adding an AeroSpace Fighter program and a Davion-style Training Battalion. By the Clan Invasion, though still best known for the quality of its technicans, the War College's MechWarriors and Aerospace Fighter pilots were also well respected in the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth. Though its graduates lacked the prestige and noble and social ties used by those of the Nagelring or Sanglamore to easily reach the Lyran High Command and other high positions, Buena-trained troops and technicans would form the backbone of the newly-formed Lyran Alliance Armed Forces thanks to their high level of competence.
Among its most storied graduates would be Roderick Steiner.
Training
Buena's technicians are acknowledged as the best produced in the Alliance. Although the academy's only combat programs are for MechWarriors and Aerospace pilots, the technical staff learns to maintain everything from small arms and electrical equipment to BattleMechs and Combat Vehicles, all technical staff cadet required to be proficient in multiple technical fields before being allowed to graduate.
Practical experience forms a major part of education at the War College of Buena, with each cadet spending six months in the Buena Training Battalion with the unit staging of live-fire exercises on Buena itself as well as anti-pirate missions along the Periphery border.
Atmosphere
Virtually devoid of the "Social Generals" that infest the Lyran military, the War College of Buena is a no-nonsense academy, placing considerable emphasis on practical work and personal development. Its courses are mentally, physically and emotionally challenging, the College's instructors are also harsh and authoritarian, with upperclassmen encouraged to make life difficult for new recruits as well as means of pushing the cadets to the limits to insure they attain their maximum potential. As a result, even with the academy's stringent pre-screening of recruits, the dropout rate in the first few weeks can run as high as thirty percent, but those who survive the introductory peroid almost always graduate on their first attempt.
Buena's school rag is made up of a green and blue checked pattern.
Buena War College Training Battalion
- See the Buena War College Training Battalion page for more detailed information.
As part of the amalgamation of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns and the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces into the combined AFFC, the overhaul of training procedures saw War College of Buena encouraged to follow the Davion model and create its own training battalion to ensure more hands on training for its cadets. Despite the disdain shown to such Training Battlions by the LAAF, the War College prided itself on the practical training opportunities it offered, with each cadet irrespective of final assignment as a warrior or technican serving a six month stint in the training battalion.
References
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 126 "Military Forces - Major Military Academies - The War College of Buena"