13th Rasalhague Regulars
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| Thirteenth Rasalhague Regulars | |
| Formed | Unknown; 3032 (rebuilt)[1] |
| Disbanded | 3028;[1] 3034 (Declared Ronin) |
| Nickname | Bane of the Commonwealth[1] |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Rasalhague Regulars |
The Thirteenth Rasalhague Regulars was a heavy BattleMech regiment in service to House Kurita.[2]
History[edit]
Succession Wars[edit]
In 3025 the unit was stationed on Thessalonika.[3]
During the Fourth Succession War the Thirteenth Rasalhague Regulars faced the Eighth and Twelfth Donegal Guards and the Tyr Regiment on Stanzach[4] in 3028.[1] They successfully repelled the Eighth Donegal's attempt to take a critical bridge, but for some reason they were ordered off-world by the DCMS.[5] Enraged by the order to retreat, Sho-sho Fjolek took the Thirteenth to Tamar, assaulting the world to regain his unit's honor. The attack was unexpected and the Thirteenth was able to inflict serious damage on the world, but the arrival of the Grave Walkers mercenary regiments stopped the assault. The Grave Walker units offered the Thirteenth a chance to surrender, but the Combine unit fought almost to the last man, inflicting heavy casualties on the defenders, but being destroyed.[1][6]
The Thirteenth was rebuilt in 3032,[1] though managing to achieve veteran status by 3034. Like many regiments of the Rasalhague Regulars, they invaded the Free Rasalhague Republic following the Republic's independence and were declared Ronin. Their invasion route took them from their base on Thessalonika to Spittal, Vipaava, New Oslo, New Bergen, and finally Unzmarkt where they were destroyed in September by the First Genyosha. Ten MechWarriors committed seppuku on Vipaava and their ‘Mechs remained undiscovered until Rasalhague resistance located them to use against Clan Ghost Bear occupying forces.[7][8]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 13th Rasalhague Regulars | |||
| Sho-sho | Jan Fjolek | 3025 - 3028[9][10] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Thirteenth had no tactical specialty.[2]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Thirteenth Rasalhague Regulars (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[11]
- - At this point in time the Thirteenth was based on Bruben and was supported by three armor regiments and five infantry regiments.[11]
2786 - 2821[edit]
Thirteenth Rasalhague Regulars (Regiment/Green/Reliable) [12]
- Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Bruben. In 2821 the command was reduced to 39 percent of its strength and was deployed on Liezen. [12]
2830[edit]
Thirteenth Rasalhague Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) [13]
- Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Liezen with an operational readiness of 69 percent. [13]
2864[edit]
Thirteenth Rasalhague Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) [13]
- Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on Planting with an operational readiness of 22 percent. [13]
3025[edit]
Thirteenth Rasalhague Regulars (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[9]
- CO: Brigadier General Jan Fjolek
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Thessalonika. [3] The unit contains mainly heavy machines. [2]
3034[edit]
Thirteenth Rasalhague Regulars (heavy 'Mech Regiment/Green)[1]
- Note: Attached support units included a medium aerospace fighter squadron, (see Notes), five combat vehicle battalions, and two battalions of conventional infantry.[1]
Color Scheme and Insignia[edit]
The Rasalhague Regulars paint camouflage on their units to match the local terrain or conditions. For formal parade use, the Rasalhague units use a white with jade green striping scheme. The Brigade insignia of Rasalhague is a red "R" against targeting crosshairs or successive white and blue squares.[8][14]
Notes[edit]
- Special Command Rules for the Thirteenth Rasalhague Regulars can be found on page 45 of Combat Manual: Kurita.[1]
- The Draconis Combine is not known to use aerospace squadrons. See: Inner Sphere Aerospace Organization.
References[edit]
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 45: "Other Rasalhague Regulars Sub-Commands"
- ↑ a b c House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 145
- ↑ a b House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 65
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 66
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 67
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, pp. 120-121
- ↑ a b Airs Above the Ground
- ↑ a b House Kurita (The Draconis Combine),p. 137
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 110
- ↑ a b Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 15-16, "Rasalhague Regulars"
- ↑ a b First Succession War, p. 137
- ↑ a b c d Second Succession War, p. 97
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 143: "Rasalhague Regulars"