13th Donegal Guards

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History

The thirteenth was formed in the Second Succession War. It participated in the 2832 attack on Megrez. The unit got a reputation for luck, which gave it its nickname.[1]

At the start of 3050, the unit was based on Meacham. [2]

During the Clan war it successfully raided the Clan Jade Falcon world of La Grave in 3053. [3]

FedCom Civil War

The fighting on Dalkeith smashed the thirteenth, and it was merged with the 5th Alliance Guards for the rest of the civil war. [4]

As of 1st August 3067, the thirteenth was on Dalkeith and down to 15% strength.[5]

Officers

As of 3062, the Commanding Officer was Leutnant-General John Stokoi[6].

As of 3067, the Commanding Officer was Leutnant-General Jon Bird.[7]

Tactics

Composition

3062

'Mech

  • 13th Donegal Guards
    • CO/Leutnant-General John Stokai

Armor

  • 29th Donegal Combat Auxiliary (includes light and heavy armor, VTOLs and artillery)

Infantry

  • 971st Lyran Heavy Infantry
    • CO/Colonel Normandie Christie

Aerospace

  • 13th Donegal Guards Wing

Notes

References

  1. Field Manual: Lyran Alliance pages 71
  2. 20 Year Update pp. 26
  3. Field Manual: Lyran Alliance pages 71
  4. Field Manual: Updates pages 177-179
  5. Field Manual: Updates page 169
  6. Field Manual: Lyran Alliance page 71
  7. Field Manual: Updates pages 177-179

Bibliography