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The '''Fourteenth Legion of Vega''' was a Draconis Combine BattleMech regiment. The unit was considered to be a unit meant to hold less than desirable members of the [[DCMS]] who were deemed too valuable to be removed from service.
  
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==History==
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===Third Succession War===
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In [[3025]] the unit was assigned to defend [[Vega]].<ref name=HKTDCp133/>
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===Fourth Succession War===
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The Fourteenth engaged the [[Third Lyran Guards]] on [[Vega]] in [[3028]], successfully retaining the world for the Combine.<ref name=4SWv1-28>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 28</ref><ref name=CMDC-63>''Combat Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 63: "Legion of Vega"</ref>
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===War of 3039===
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In April [[3039]] during the [[War of 3039]], Vega [[Battle of Vega (3039)|was attacked]] by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[Third Davion Guard]] and Third Lyran Guards regiments.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', pp. 13, 18–20</ref> The Fifth LAG and the Fourteenth Legion of Vega were forced off world, reluctantly withdrawing after a six week siege.<ref name=CMDC-63/><ref name=HWo39-032>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 32</ref>
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On July 12th, the [[Second Legion of Vega]] arrived at a pirate jump point and commenced recapturing Vega from the occupying Federated Commonwealth forces, with the Fourteenth following closely behind to provide assistance. The planet was recaptured by August 16th.<ref name=HWo39-077-078>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 77–78</ref> During this reconquest, the [[Second Dieron Regulars]] and the Second Legion of Vega were supported by the elements of the Fourteenth that had withdrawn from the world. The Fourteenth forced the [[First Grave Walkers]] to break off their attack on the Second Dieron.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 21</ref>
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===Clan Invasion and Destruction===
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In [[3049]], [[Theodore Kurita]] made a political statement about his intentions toward the Federated Commonwealth by posting his son, [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro]], to the Fourteenth Legion, well away from the border with Davion space. Graduating from the [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]] with honors, the Combine's [[Heir-Designate]] was assigned a prototype [[LosTech]]-equipped ''[[Grand Dragon]]'' and command of the Fourteenth's third [[battalion]].<ref name=CMDC-63/>
  
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In March [[3050]], the Legion attempted to defend [[Turtle Bay]] from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref name=CMDC-63/><ref name=CT1>''ClanTroops'', p. 22</ref> The unit was destroyed, and the few survivors were reassigned to the [[Sixteenth Legion of Vega]].<ref name=FMDCp124>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 124</ref>
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In [[3049]], [[Theodore Kurita]] made a political statement about his intentions toward the Federated Commonwealth by posting his son, [[Hohiro Kurita|Hohiro]], to the 14th Legion, well away from the border with Davion space.  In March [[3050]] the ''Legion'' attempted to defend [[Turtle Bay]] from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref name=CT1>''ClanTroops'', p. 22</ref> The unit was destroyed, and the few survivors were reassigned to the [[16th Legion of Vega]].<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 124</ref>
 
  
 
==Officers==
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 14th Legion of Vega'''
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| ''[[Sho-sho]]'' ||[[Christine Nordica]] || [[3025]] - [[3039]]<ref name=HKTDCp133/><ref name=H:Wo3039p5>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 32–33: "Vega (April–June)"</ref><ref name=tp39p8>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 8: "Combatants - Fourteenth Legion of Vega"</ref>
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| ''[[Tai-sa]]'' || [[Tarukito Niiro]] || [[3050]]<ref name=20YUp42/>
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It is implied in ''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' that Hohiro Kurita commanded a [[battalion]] prior to the unit's destruction on Turtle Bay.
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==Tactics==
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In [[3025]] the unit had no specialization.<ref name=HKTDCp133/>
  
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==Tactics==
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The Fourteenth was primarily a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]]s and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] force which is better on defense than attack.<ref name=CMDC-63/>
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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===3025===
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''' 14th Legion of Vega''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HKTDCp133>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 133: "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref>
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:* CO: Brigadier General Christine Nórdica<ref name=HKTDCp133/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Vega]].<ref name=HKTDCp133/>
  
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==Notes==
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===3028===
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'''14th Legion of Vega''' ([[BattleMech]] [[Regiment]])
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* CO/1st [[Battalion]]:
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: XO:
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: Charlie Company (Amberstar Raiders)<ref name=4SWv1-28/>
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:: Command Lance
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:: Attack Lance
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:: Recon Lance
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* 2nd Battalion:
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* 3rd Battalion:
  
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===3040===
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''' 14th Legion of Vega''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HWo3039p139/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Turtle Bay]].<ref name=HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref>
  
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===3050===
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==Rules==
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''' 14th Legion of Vega''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=20YUp42>''20 Year Update'', p. 42</ref>
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:* CO/1st Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Tarukito Niiro
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:: XO:
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:* 2nd Battalion:
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:* 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Hohiro Kurita<ref name=ER3052-129>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 129</ref>
  
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Turtle Bay.<ref name=20YUp42/>
  
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Clan Troops]]''
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*''[[Era Report: 3052]]''
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* ''[[ClanTroops]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]''
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*''[[House Kurita Sourcebook]]''
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* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]''
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*''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
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* ''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Turning Points War of 3039: Vega]]''
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Legion of Vega, 14th]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Legion of Vega, 14th]]

Latest revision as of 09:57, 4 October 2023

Insignia of the Legion of Vega
14th Legion of Vega
Disbanded March 3050 (destroyed)[1]
Nickname The Boozers
Affiliation Draconis Combine
Parent Command Legion of Vega

The Fourteenth Legion of Vega was a Draconis Combine BattleMech regiment. The unit was considered to be a unit meant to hold less than desirable members of the DCMS who were deemed too valuable to be removed from service.

History[edit]

Third Succession War[edit]

In 3025 the unit was assigned to defend Vega.[2]

Fourth Succession War[edit]

The Fourteenth engaged the Third Lyran Guards on Vega in 3028, successfully retaining the world for the Combine.[3][4]

War of 3039[edit]

In April 3039 during the War of 3039, Vega was attacked by the Federated Commonwealth's Third Davion Guard and Third Lyran Guards regiments.[5] The Fifth LAG and the Fourteenth Legion of Vega were forced off world, reluctantly withdrawing after a six week siege.[4][6]

On July 12th, the Second Legion of Vega arrived at a pirate jump point and commenced recapturing Vega from the occupying Federated Commonwealth forces, with the Fourteenth following closely behind to provide assistance. The planet was recaptured by August 16th.[7] During this reconquest, the Second Dieron Regulars and the Second Legion of Vega were supported by the elements of the Fourteenth that had withdrawn from the world. The Fourteenth forced the First Grave Walkers to break off their attack on the Second Dieron.[8]

Clan Invasion and Destruction[edit]

In 3049, Theodore Kurita made a political statement about his intentions toward the Federated Commonwealth by posting his son, Hohiro, to the Fourteenth Legion, well away from the border with Davion space. Graduating from the Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy with honors, the Combine's Heir-Designate was assigned a prototype LosTech-equipped Grand Dragon and command of the Fourteenth's third battalion.[4]

In March 3050, the Legion attempted to defend Turtle Bay from Clan Smoke Jaguar.[4][9] The unit was destroyed, and the few survivors were reassigned to the Sixteenth Legion of Vega.[1]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 14th Legion of Vega
Sho-sho Christine Nordica 3025 - 3039[2][10][11]
Tai-sa Tarukito Niiro 3050[12]

Tactics[edit]

In 3025 the unit had no specialization.[2]

The Fourteenth was primarily a light BattleMechs and tank force which is better on defense than attack.[4]

Composition History[edit]

3025[edit]

14th Legion of Vega (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[2]

  • CO: Brigadier General Christine Nórdica[2]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Vega.[2]

3028[edit]

14th Legion of Vega (BattleMech Regiment)

XO:
Charlie Company (Amberstar Raiders)[3]
Command Lance
Attack Lance
Recon Lance
  • 2nd Battalion:
  • 3rd Battalion:

3040[edit]

14th Legion of Vega (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[13]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Turtle Bay.[13]

3050[edit]

14th Legion of Vega (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[12]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Tarukito Niiro
XO:
  • 2nd Battalion:
  • 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Hohiro Kurita[14]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Turtle Bay.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 124
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 133: "DCMS Deployment Table"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One, p. 28
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Combat Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 63: "Legion of Vega"
  5. ↑ Turning Points War of 3039: Vega, pp. 13, 18–20
  6. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 32
  7. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, pp. 77–78
  8. ↑ Turning Points War of 3039: Vega, p. 21
  9. ↑ ClanTroops, p. 22
  10. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, pp. 32–33: "Vega (April–June)"
  11. ↑ Turning Points War of 3039: Vega, p. 8: "Combatants - Fourteenth Legion of Vega"
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 20 Year Update, p. 42
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139
  14. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 129

Bibliography[edit]

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