3rd Alshain Regulars
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| Third Alshain Regulars | |
| Formed | ca. 3035 |
| Disbanded | b/w 3054[1] - 3058[2] |
| Nickname | The Dragon's Memory[3] |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Alshain Regulars |
The Third Alshain Regulars was a BattleMech Regiment in the Draconis Combine's relatively short-lived Alshain Regulars Brigade.
History[edit]
Clan Invasion[edit]
Garstedt[edit]
The Third Regulars retreated to a fortified position called The Grotto when elements of the Seventh Jaguar Dragoons arrived. The unit commander, Tai-sa Albert Brookhaven, expected that the Clan troops would attack his position, but as planned by Star Colonel Sidney Nevversan, the Jaguars were uncharacteristically content to wait out the Third Alshain. Coming to the conclusion that his command had only two choices: sit and wait for the ultimate death or try to get their DropShips, the Tai-sa used his scouts to find a secure way out. During the slow relocation to the spaceport the Jaguars arrived. The fighting retreat saw the sacrifice of an entire battalion, including the command lance, in order to see the other two battered battalions safely off-world.[4]
Schuyler[edit]
The Seventh Jaguars followed the survivors with the goal of finishing the job. The Third had time to repair their damaged equipment and to prepare several supply depots. The Jaguars were surprised to fight a tougher enemy than before. After seven days of battle, the supplies of the Trinary were running short. The Clan commander called for another Trinary in reinforcement, but before it arrived the Third once again retreated off world.[5]
Alshain Avengers[edit]
A surviving battalion of the Third led by Murray Cohen was used to form one-third of the Fourteenth Alshain Avengers sometime after 3054,[2] though Tai-sa Choen went on to command the new Fifteenth Alshain Avengers.[6]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 3rd Alshain Regulars | |||
| Tai-sa | Albert Brookhaven | 3044 – 3050[7][4] | |
| Tai-sa | Murray Cohen | 3054[1] | |
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
3040[edit]
Third Alshain Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[8]
3050[edit]
Third Alshain Regulars (medium 'Mech Regiment/Regular/[3]Questionable)[9]
- CO: Tai-sa Albert Brookhaven[9]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Garstedt,[9] and support units included a light aerospace fighter company, and a regiment each of combat vehicles and conventional infantry.
3054[edit]
Third Alshain Regulars (Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[1]
- CO: Tai-sa Murry Cohen
Color Scheme and Insignia[edit]
The Alshain Regulars' parade color scheme is mentioned in passing and differs from that of the later Alshain Avengers. The units were known to use white, various greys, and a vibrant jade green. There is no official pattern and pilots are allowed to customize in camo and colored paneling schemes. Murals or other personal flourishes are observed.[10][11]
Notes[edit]
- Special Command Rules for the Third Alshain Regulars can be found on page 46 of Combat Manual: Kurita.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ a b c Objective Raids, p. 28
- ↑ a b Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 39: "14th Alshain Avengers: Dragon's Crucible"
- ↑ a b c Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 46
- ↑ a b Invading Clans, p. 65: "Garstedt"
- ↑ Invading Clans, p. 66: "Schuyler"
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 38, "14th Alshain Avengers"
- ↑ Marissa Morgan (CCG - Unlimited)
- ↑ a b Historical: War of 3039, p. 138
- ↑ a b c 20 Year Update, p. 43
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 35: "District of Alshain"
- ↑ Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 103: "Samurai and Ronin" color plate