10th Pesht Regulars
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| Tenth Pesht Regulars | |
| Formed | Star League era or earlier[1] |
| Nickname | The Red Dawn[2] |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Pesht Regulars |
History[edit]
Star League Era[edit]
During the Star League era the Tenth Pesht Regulars shared a common structure with the other regiments of the Pesht Regulars, although the exact competition of each regiment and supporting formations would vary depending upon the role being performed. Lacking a border with a hostile major power, the Regulars usually suffered from lower holdings of combat expendables, including armor, because of the low chances of them seeing combat. However, as guardians of Luthien, the capital of the Draconis Combine, the Regulars were well-trained in performing drills, marches, and parades, providing examples to encourage greater loyalty amongst the citizens of the Combine. The Regulars were evidently successful at this, as the Pesht Military District continued to generate far more recruits for the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery than it did the Star League Defense Force.[1]
The second and markedly less savory role performed by the Regulars was that of suppressing civilian rebellions; acting in support of other formations, particularly the Sword of Light brigade, the Regulars took on responsibility for garrisoning and policing pacified areas, freeing other, higher-readiness formations for other actions. The Regulars would also be redeployed to other Military Districts on a temporary basis to cover garrison postings where other combat units had been deployed forward. In the closing years of the Star League, the Tenth Pesht Regulars and her sister regiments were frequently understrength, as a result of higher-quality personnel being moved on to other district brigades and even Sword of Light regiments, with replacement personnel being supplied slowly by the Bureau of Substitution.[1]
Third Succession War[edit]
In 3025 the unit was stationed on Gravenhage.[3]
Fourth Succession War[edit]
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Ronin War[edit]
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War of 3039[edit]
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Clan Invasion[edit]
Like most of the Pesht Regulars, the Tenth had little combat experience before the Clan Invasion, being posted on Gravenhage. The Tenth remained on that world after Tukayyid, but that station became a rallying point for strikes behind the Smoke Jaguar lines.[4]
Operation BULLDOG[edit]
After the success of Operation BULLDOG, the Tenth's focus changed to defending against Periphery threats. This was highlighted after the retirement of the unit's commanding officer in 3062. After she retired, the DCMS High Command separated the Tenth into battalion-sized units and stationed them on three different worlds.[5] One battalion was stationed on Bjarred,[6] a second battalion was stationed on Gravenhage,[6] and the third was stationed on Nowhere.[6]
Dominion War[edit]
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Federated Suns Incursion[edit]
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Jihad[edit]
In 3077 the Tenth Pesht Regulars attacked Qandahar to return control of the many chemical plants and production facilities in that prefecture to the Dragon. The Black Dragon Society had been able to put many of their supporters in place, and during the chaos of the Jihad, these individuals were able to redirect the factory's output to other rebels. The Tenth Pesht dropped on the world, holding the main spaceport long enough for the Second An Ting Legion to drop on the world. The two units then destroyed the Black Dragon supporters on the world and imposed martial law until a new civilian government could be installed.[7]
Following the campaign on Qandahar the Tenth Pesht fought alongside the Second An Ting Legion again in 3078; the Azami Brotherhood had dispatched the First Arkab Legion to Korramabad after learning of the massacre of almost half a million Azami by the Black Dragons. The First Arkab Legion arrived shortly after the Second An Ting had pacified the world, and all three units planned and mounted a combined operation against the Black Dragon government on Slaithwaite; the campaign began on the 30th of March 3078 and ended on the 15th of April; more than 300 Black Dragon Society leaders and sympathizers were caught and executed during the operation.[8]
Republic Era[edit]
In 3085 the Tenth was stationed on Schuyler to counter any activity by Clan Ghost Bear. The Tenth has launched several raids and Trials against the Ghost Bears in response to Bear activity.[9]
Dark Age[edit]
This era saw the Tenth distinguishing itself from the other Regulars Regiments in the Draconis Combine Civil War. In which it had the Tenth personally requested to serve among the other defenders of Luthien by the Coordinator. This however did not give them a favorable supply stream, as they are relegated to "last in line" status for personnel and matériel. This had not affected their morale though, since it was under such poor supply status that attracted the Coordinator's favor.[10]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 10th Pesht Regulars | |||
| General | Filbert Robinson | 3025[11] | |
| Tai-sa | Basia Bryant | 3050 - 3062[12][6] | |
| Tai-sa | Jamie Richardson | 3067[6] | |
| Tai-sa | Takako Himura | 3085[13] | |
| Tai-sa | Rosa Stout | 3145[14] | |
Other Unit Members[edit]
- Bert Pentedemos, WiGE gunner during the Jihad.[15]
- Peter Masoru, WiGE pilot during the Jihad.[15]
- Sasaki Kenta, WiGE cargo master during the Jihad.[15]
Tactics[edit]
In 3025 the unit had no specialty.[16]
In the later half of the thirty-first century, the Tenth concentrated on combined-arms tactics, including operating with 'Mechs of different weight classes, and conventional armor units.[2][4]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1]
- - At this point in time the Tenth was based on Hassi R'mel and was supported by a single aerospace fighter wing, five infantry regiments, and three armor regiments.[1]
2786–2821[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[17]
- - At this point in time the Tenth was an assault-weight regiment stationed on Hassi R'mel and was operating at full strength.[17] In 2821 the unit was reduced to just above half-strength.[17]
2830[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[18]
- - At this point in time the Tenth was an assault-weight regiment stationed on Hassi R'mel and had rebuilt to almost full strength.[18]
2864[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[18]
- - At this point in time the Tenth was an assault-weight regiment stationed on Hassi R'mel and was operating at half-strength.[18]
3025[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[11]
- CO: General Filbert Robinson
- Note: The 10th Pesht Regulars is an assault 'Mech unit.[16] At this point in time the unit was stationed on Gravenhage.[3]
3040[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[19]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Gravenhage.[19]
3050[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (assault 'Mech Regiment/Green/[2]Reliable)[20]
- CO: Tai-sa Basia Bryant[20]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Gravenhage[20] and support units included a heavy aerospace fighter company, and a regiment of combat vehicles.[2]
3054[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[21]
- CO: Tai-sa Jefferson McCarl
3059[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[4]
- CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Basia Bryant
- XO: Chu-sa Jamie Richardson
- 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Taro Katsura
- 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Dirk Hundingson
Shrieking Skies (2 Wings/Regular/Fanatical)[4]
- Wing Commander: Sho-sa Zander Ogasawara
- - The Shrieking Skies are the only survivors of the destroyed 10th Alshain Regulars.
71st Gravenhage Honor Guard (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[4]
- Armor Commander: Tai-sa Quentin Shang
22nd Gravenhage Stalwarts (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[4]
- Troop Commander: Tai-sa Muhammand Kabahstech
3067[edit]
The unit's deployment is split with elements on Bjarred, Gravenhage and Nowhere.
Bjarred detachment[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Battalion/Green/Reliable)[6]
- 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Dirk Hundingson
432nd Bjarred Armored Corps (2 Battalions/Green/Reliable)[6]
- Armor Commander: Chu-sa Barney Hustledorf
516th Bjarred Defenders (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[6]
- Troop Commander: Tai-sa James Armeriault
Gravenhage detachment[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Battalion/Green/Reliable)[6]
- CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Jamie Richardson
Shrieking Skies (2 Wings/Regular/Questionable)[6]
- Wing Commander: Sho-sa Lillith Brahe
71st Gravenhage Honor Guard (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[6]
- Armor Commander: Tai-sa Quentin Shang
22nd Gravenhage Stalwarts (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[6]
- Troop Commander: Tai-sa Muhammand Kabahstech
Nowhere detachment[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Battalion/Green/Reliable)[6]
- 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Taro Katsura
11th Nowhere Men (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[6]
- Troop Commander: Tai-sa Paul Lennin
3079[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Reinforced Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[22]
- Note: Once the new government was in place on Qandahar the Tenth separated, deploying a battalion to Schwartz, Bjarred, and Tarnby.[22]
3085[edit]
Tenth Pesht Regulars (Regular/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Tai-sa Takako Himura
Shrieking Skies (2 Wings/Elite/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Tai-sa Dominicus Gagne
192nd Schuyler Infantry (Green/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Tai-sa Faustinus Peusen
3145[edit]
10th Pesht Regulars (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[14]
- CO: Tai-sa Rosa Stout
10th Regulars Aerospace Wing (Regular/Reliable)[14]
10th Regulars Armor (Green/Reliable)[14]
- CO: Tai-sa Burton Jarvis
17th Pesht Guard (Veteran/Reliable)[14]
- CO: Tai-sa Denise Rhodes
Notes[edit]
- Special Command Rules for the Tenth Pesht Regulars can be found on page 41 of Combat Manual: Kurita.[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 12: "Pesht Regulars"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 41: "Other Pesht Regulars Sub-Commands"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 134
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 74: "Pesht Regulars - Tenth Pesht Regulars"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 109: "Pesht Regulars - Tenth Pesht Regulars"
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 Field Manual: Updates, p. 119: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery Deployment Table"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 69: "Black Dragons Contained"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 58: "The Jihad in Review"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 42: "Pesht Regulars - Tenth Pesht Regulars"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 56: "Tenth Pesht Regulars"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 136: "Deployment Table"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 42: "The Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Field Manual: 3085, p. 51: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 67: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 50: "Hiryo Armored Infantry Transport"
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), pp. 144–145: "The Pesht Regulars"
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 First Succession War, p. 137: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery"
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Second Succession War, p. 97: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20 Year Update, p. 42
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 28: "Pesht Military District Deployment Table"
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Field Report, p. 11: "Pesht Regulars - Regimental Status"
Bibliography[edit]
- 20 Year Update
- Combat Manual: Kurita
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: 3145
- Field Manual: Draconis Combine
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report 2765: DCMS
- First Succession War
- Historical: War of 3039
- House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Hot Spots: Terra
- Objective Raids
- Second Succession War
- Technical Readout: 3075