Stapleton's Iron Hand

Stapleton's Iron Hand
Formed	2986
Disbanded	Disbanded after the Fourth Succession War
Affiliation	Capellan Confederation
Parent Command	St. Ives Armored Cavalry

Stapleton's Iron Hand was a regiment in service to the Capellan Confederation up until the Fourth Succession War.

History

Chancellor Liao awarded Pavel Ridzik with command of the Stapleton's Iron Hand in 2991 for assisting him in gaining the Chancellorship. The Colonel relinquished his command of the Prefectorate Guard, and transferred to his new command.

Fourth Succession War

During the Fourth Succession War the unit took moderate casualties in the failed defense of Tikonov. During that fighting, they faced elements of the 6th Crucis Lancers. The remnants became later part of the 2nd Republican.

During the Fourth Succession War Pavel Ridzik wanted to move Stapleton's Iron Hand up and use it as the core of a counterattack into the Federated Suns. This proved to be impossible.

Officers

Rank	Name	Command
Commanding Officers of the Stapleton's Iron Hand
Major	Christopher Stapleton	2986 - 2991
Colonel	Pavel Ridzik	2991 - 3025

Tactics

Unknown.

Unit Emblem

Three blue diamonds impaled on a katana against white field.

Composition History

3025

Stapleton's Iron Hand (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)

Primary BattleMech unit. Consisting of primary Banshee & Centurion BattleMechs.

• First Battalion CO: Major Edam Ridzik
• Second Battalion CO: Major Christopher Stapleton
• Third Battalion CO: Major Alexandre Bulgarin

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Teng.

3028

Stapleton's Grenadiers (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)

Bibliography

• Historical: Brush Wars
• House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
• NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1
• NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2
• The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One
• Warrior: Riposte (novel)