3rd Freemen (Free Rasalhague Republic)
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| Third Freemen | |
| Formed | aft. 3034[1] |
| Disbanded | 3050 (destroyed)[1] |
| Nickname | Hedrad Bärsärkagång[1] |
| Affiliation | Free Rasalhague Republic |
| Parent Command | Freemen |
The Third Freemen were a regiment of the Free Rasalhague Republic that was destroyed during the Clan Invasion.
History[edit]
Unlike the First and Second Freemen, the Third was formed initially as a BattleMech command and given attached support units following the Ronin Wars.[1]
Clan Invasion[edit]
As part of the garrison of the capital world of Rasalhague, the Third Freemen received support from a number of conventional commands (two infantry and two armor regiments). They were tasked with the defense of the important Ymir industrial complex on the most southern continent of Hammerfest. Clan Wolf's 352nd Assault Cluster was led by SaKhan Garth Radick, with the unit being specially equipped to meet the harsh weather conditions. Aware of their hopeless situation, the Third Freemen made a fighting retreat off-world.[2][3]
Only one battalion was in operational shape to drop on Kandis for the Third Freemen. Clan Wolf followed them and started the planetary invasion in September 3050. The defenders this time were better prepared than on Rasalhague. The battalion conducted "hit and run" strikes on the Clanners when possible, catching them off guard. Khan Radick ordered his troops to strike at the enemy C3 network and capture the opposition commander to bring the battle to an end. When these blows fell, it was too much for the remnants of the beleaguered Third Freemen battalion, who surrendered to the Wolf warriors.[4]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 3rd Freemen | ||
| Överste | Howard Runyan | 3050[5] |
| Generalmajor | Rhodes | 3050 - after the Battle of Rasalhague[6] |
Tactics[edit]
The Freemen commands are workhorse units of the KungsArmé, with their medium-weight machines able to partake in any mission required.[1]
Composition History[edit]
3050[edit]
Third Freemen (Regiment/Regular/[1]Fanatical)[5]
- Note: The Third Freemen consisted of a medium BattleMech regemente, supported by two medium aerospace fighter flights and a regiment each of combat vehicles, mostly heavy hovercraft, and motorized infantry.[1]
Color Scheme and Insignia[edit]
As with most regiments save the First Tyr, the KungsArmé's standard colors were a light blue paint scheme, highlighted by grays and reds when on parade, adopting appropriate camouflage as required.[7]
Notes[edit]
- Special Command Rules for the Third Freemen can be found on page 69 of Combat Manual: Kurita.[1]