9th Sian Dragoons
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| Ninth Sian Dragoons | |
| Disbanded | Destroyed during the Second Succession War,[1] re-formed during the Dark Age[2] |
| Nickname | The Red Legion[3] |
| Affiliation | Capellan Confederation |
| Parent Command | Sian Dragoons |
Contents
History[edit]
As part of the Sian Dragoons, the Ninth Sian Dragoons were a part of the largest BattleMech brigade in the history of the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces - both during the Age of War, and then again in the closing decades of the Star League era as the CCAF began rapidly expanding and reactivating regiments - and a regiment that could trace its origins back to when the first WAM-B BattleMechs were issued to support the tanks of the Sian Lancers.[3]
Early History[edit]
The Ninth Sian Dragoons were best known for their 2528 raid on Oriente. They landed near Oriente Weapon Works and heavily damaged the facility in a two hour bombardment. This raid was a feint, and the Ninth's presence on Oriente allowed the 3rd Sian Dragoons and 7th Sian Dragoons to take El Giza and Mosiro. In 2765 they were based on Buenos Aires.[3]
Dark Age[edit]
The Ninth Sian Dragoons was one of the units created as part of the Hidden Lion initiative. Their presence on the battlefield didn't lead to conflicts with defending forces as often as it led to the Ninth's threatening to destroy major cities and infrastructure. After capturing a few border worlds this way, the Ninth was rotated back to their home Commonality.[4] In 3145 they were used to garrison Grand Base.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 9th Sian Dragoons | |||
| Colonel | Fei Lin | 2528[3] | |
| Sang-shao | Nicoletta Aguirre | 3145[4] | |
Tactics[edit]
The unit relies on overwhelming firepower, with the current Sang-shao considering "maneuver" a sign of inferiority.[4]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Ninth Sian Dragoons (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[3]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Buenos Aires.
2786–2821[edit]
Ninth Sian Dragoons (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[5]
- - At this point in time the Dragoons were an assault-weight regiment operating at full strength and were stationed on Bueons Aires.[5] In 2821 the unit was operating at below half-strength and were stationed on Katla.[5]
2830[edit]
9th Sian Dragoons (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[1]
- Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Katla with an operational readiness of 108 percent.[1] The unit was destroyed during the war.[1]
3145[edit]
Ninth Sian Dragoons (Regular/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Sang-shao Nicoletta Aguirre
Blood Rain Aerospace Wing (Veteran/Fanatical)[2]
- CO: Kong-zhong-shao Mi Wan Bin
Fifty-sixth Carmen Lancers (Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Zhong-shao Hasshid Jamail
Ninth Dragoons Infantry (Green/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Zhong-shao Nyasia Torrey