1st NAIS Cadet Cadre
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| First NAIS Cadet Cadre | |
| Previous Designation(s) | First New Avalon Military Academy Training Battalion |
| Nickname | Warriors of Virtue |
| Affiliation | Federated Suns |
| Parent Command | College of Martial Sciences Cadet Cadre New Avalon Military Academy |
History[edit]
First Succession War[edit]
The First New Avalon Military Academy Training Battalion or First NAMA was one of three regiments of troops mustered from the cadet classes of the New Avalon Military Academy during the First Succession War. Formed at some point after 2786, the First saw combat on at least one world during the War.[1]
Third Succession War[edit]
Forces from the Second Sword of Light raided Crossing and fought elements of the First NAIS Training Cadre. There were several engagements of BattleMaster vs BattleMaster that though not decisive showcased the 'Mechs raw firepower.[2]
Clan Invasion[edit]
As of 3050, the First NAIS Cadet Cadre was based on its homeworld Exeter.[3]
By 3054, they had been relocated to Schedar.[4]
Civil War[edit]
During the FedCom Civil War, the First NAIS was the garrison of Tikonov. When it became clear that their loyalties are pro-Victor, Katherine Steiner-Davion ordered the attack of the Fifteenth Deneb Light Cavalry. The Valexa CMM came to aid the First NAIS, but they were still outmatched. Later, in 3064, the pro-Katherine Third Republican Guards also arrived on Tikonov. In early 3065 Victor's task-force attacked Tikonov, saving the remains of the First NAIS.[5]
Later, when Victor's forces had to retreat, the First NAIS, the Valexa militia and the Sixth Crucis Lancers stayed on Tikonov to hold out, until the offensive had gained new momentum. The First NAIS joined with Victor's forces for the final battle on New Avalon, attacking Avalon City and taking losses from an artillery strike by the 299th Division.[6]
Jihad[edit]
In 3078 Princess-Regent Yvonne Steiner-Davion signed the Academy Appropriations War Powers Act. This act conscripted the surviving members of the Training Cadre into the AFFS. As a result, the First Cadre was disbanded in 3078 and integrated into the Davion Brigade of Guards. The future of the Cadre is unknown, but if reconstituted it will likely follow the LCT model.[7]
The First NAIS Cadet Cadre was re-formed in 3085. The new cadre unit found itself undergoing a shift in tactics. Where it formerly had only light and medium 'Mechs, the First Cadre now employs cavalry tactics employed by any appropriate unit, regardless of weight class. These tactics focus primarily on the hit and run tactics used by the defenders of New Avalon. The battle armor used by the First Cadre is primarily of heavy and assault classes. Once the First Cadre was formed, it deployed to Kathil where its student-soldiers mirrored the Davion Heavy Guards RCT.[8]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the First New Avalon Military Academy Training Battalion | |||
| Commanding Officers of the First NAIS Cadet Cadre | |||
| Major General | Donna Iona | 3025[9] | |
| Leftenant General | Jonathon Sanchez | 3044 – 3065[3][4][10][11] | |
| Leftenant General | William Vermillion | 3067[12] | |
| Position vacant | 3079[7] | ||
| Leftenant General | Evan Krey | 3085[13] | |
| Major General | Nicholas Brendon | 3145[14] | |
Tactics[edit]
The First Cadre relies on isolating parts of an enemy force to destroy piece-meal in combat.[10]
Composition History[edit]
2821[edit]
First NAMA (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[1]
- - At this point in time the First NAMA was a light-weight unit operating at just below half-strength, and was based on Crossing alongside two other Training Battalions, the First and Fourth Sakhara Academy Training Battalions. In 2821 the command was reduced to 44 percent of its strength and was deployed on Crossing.[1]
2830[edit]
First NAMA (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[15]
- Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on Crossing with an operational readiness of 78 percent.[15]
2864[edit]
First NAMA (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[15]
- Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on Crossing with an operational readiness of 27 percent.[15]
3025[edit]
First NAIS Cadet Cadre (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[9]
3040[edit]
First NAIS Cadet Cadre (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[16]
3050[edit]
First NAIS Cadet Cadre (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Leftenant General Jonathan Sanchez[3]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Exeter.[3]
3054[edit]
First NAIS Cadet Cadre (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[4]
- CO: Leftenant General Jonathan Sanchez[4]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Schedar.[4]
3057[edit]
First NAIS Cadet Care[17]
- First Battalion
- Battle Armor Company
- First Platoon
- Kommandant Daphine Winchester - Battle Armor Squad A
- Subaltern James Sikes - Battle Armor Squad B
- Subaltern Luisa Reggie - Battle Armor Squad C
- Subaltern Stepheno Lopez - Battle Armor Squad D
- Second Platoon
- Hauptmann Richard Silph - Battle Armor Squad A
- Subaltern Karla Luciano - Battle Armor Squad B
- Subaltern Angela Dean - Battle Armor Squad C
- Subaltern Frank Jackson - Battle Armor Squad D
- Third Platoon[18]
- Hauptmann Fred Bendas - Battle Armor Squad A
- Subaltern Samuel Cooper - Battle Armor Squad B
- Subaltern Jackie Henley - Battle Armor Squad C
- Subaltern Mary Legget - Battle Armor Squad D
3062[edit]
First NAIS Cadet BattleMech Regiment (1 Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[10]
- CO: Leftenant General Jonathan Sanchez
- Aide: Colonel William "Wild Willie" Vermillion
- (light 'Mechs only)
First NAIS Cadet Wing (1 Wing/Green/Fanatical)[10]
- CO: Major Romil Sheth
- light Fighters only
First NAIS Cavalry Regiment (1 Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[10]
- CO: Colonel Tessa Lee-Davies
- light vehicles only
First NAIS Cadet Armored Infantry Battalion (1 Battalion/Green/Fanatical)[10]
- CO: Major Mel Goldsmith
3067[edit]
First NAIS Cadre (Veteran/Fanatical)[12]
- CO: Leftenant General William Vermillion
First NAIS Cadre Air (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[12]
- CO: Major Dana Epps
First NAI Cadre Armored Infantry (Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)[12]
- CO: Major Hem Dusay
First NAIS Cadre Cavalry Regiment (Veteran/Fanatical)[12]
- CO: Colonel Polydeuces Kimmich
3079[edit]
The First Cadre's equipment was placed in storage as the Cadre had no soldiers to crew it.[7]
3085[edit]
First NAIS Cadre (Green/Fanatical)[13]
- CO: Leftenant General Evan Krey
First NAIS Cadre Air (Wing/Green/Fanatical)[13]
- CO: Leftenant General Kana Murakami
First NAIS Cadre Armored Infantry (Battalion/Green/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Major Orson Inson
First NAIS Cadre Cavalry (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[13]
- CO: Colonel Ali Cleary
Gallery[edit]
Hatchetman BattleMech in the parade colors of the First NAIS Cadet Cadre
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References[edit]
- ↑ a b c First Succession War, p. 134: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 114: "BLR-1G BattleMaster"
- ↑ a b c d e 20 Year Update, p. 19: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
- ↑ a b c d e Objective Raids, p. 13: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 136: "NAIS Training Cadre"
- ↑ FedCom Civil War, p. 170
- ↑ a b c Field Report: AFFS, p. 19
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 68
- ↑ a b c d House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 136 (PDF version): "Clovis PDZ"
- ↑ a b c d e f Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 127: "1st NAIS Cadet Cadre Profile"
- ↑ Storms of Fate, ch. 23
- ↑ a b c d e Field Manual: Updates, p. 137: "Alcyone PDZ"
- ↑ a b c d e Field Manual: 3085, p. 69: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 91
- ↑ a b c d Second Succession War, p. 95
- ↑ a b Historical: War of 3039, p. 137
- ↑ Northwind Highlanders, pp. 26–27: "Bid for Freedom - Attacker"
- ↑ Northwind Highlanders, p. 31: "Wail of the Bagpipes - Defender"