5th Free Worlds Guards
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| Fifth Free Worlds Guards | |
| Unit Profile (as of 3145) | |
| Nickname | The League’s Fire [1] |
| Parent Formation | Free Worlds Guards |
| Formed | |
Contents
History[edit]
The Fifth Free Worlds Guards regiment was formed sometime after the Charter of Incorporation was signed in 3139. The Fifth initially consisted of the survivors of the Iron Guard unit, as well as recent graduates from the Princefield Military Academy. To improve their experience, the Fifth also recruited several retired officers from the Duchy of Oriente's Duke's Own Corps of Foot and Horse. Since their formation they spent most of their time fighting off reconnaissance raids by the Capellan Confederation.[2]
In 3145 the unit was split into three smaller commands, garrisoning Hassad, Les Halles, and Calloway VI.[3]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 5th Free Worlds Guards | |||
| Colonel | Willie Reed | 3145[3] | |
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Fifth Free Worlds Guards (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[4]
2786 - 2821[edit]
5th FW Guards (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) [5]
- Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on McAffe. In 2821 the command was reduced to 78 percent of its strength and was deployed on McAffe. [5]
2830[edit]
5th FW Guards (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical) [6]
- Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on McAffe with an operational readiness of 125 percent. [6] The unit was destroyed during the war.
3145[edit]
Fifth Free Worlds Guards (Elite/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Colonel Willie Reed
Fifth Guards Aerospace Wing (Elite/Reliable)[3]
- CO: Captain Lanny Whitley
77th Heavy Tank Regiment (Veteran/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Chadwick Lee
3rd Wolof Infantry Regiment (Regular/Reliable)[3]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel James Pena