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===Succession Wars===
 
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The unit was stationed on the world of [[Al Na'ir]] with the [[8th Dieron Regulars|Eighth Dieron Regulars]] in 3025.
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The unit was stationed on the world of [[Al Na'ir]] with the [[8th Dieron Regulars|Eighth Dieron Regulars]] in [[3025]]. While assigned to this world, the unit became proficent in fighting in a Zero Gravity Combat environment.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 188  Al Na'ir - Planet profile mentions that its 'Mech garrison force, which names 15th as one of them became skilled in Zero Gravity Combat.</ref>
  
 
===4th Succession War===
 
===4th Succession War===
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===Ronin Wars===
 
===Ronin Wars===
 
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===Towne Invasion===
 
===Towne Invasion===
 
In early [[3058]] the unit launched an assault on the [[Federated Commonwealth]] world of [[Towne]]. The invading force, led by the [[Black Dragon]]-influenced Jeffrey Kusunoki, failed to take the world due to the defensive actions of the mercenary [[17th Recon]] Regiment.<ref>''Heart of Chaos'' - 15th Dieon Regulars invade FedCom Space.</ref>
 
In early [[3058]] the unit launched an assault on the [[Federated Commonwealth]] world of [[Towne]]. The invading force, led by the [[Black Dragon]]-influenced Jeffrey Kusunoki, failed to take the world due to the defensive actions of the mercenary [[17th Recon]] Regiment.<ref>''Heart of Chaos'' - 15th Dieon Regulars invade FedCom Space.</ref>
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===Dominion War===
 
===Dominion War===
 
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===Federated Suns Incursion===
 
The 15th Dieron Regulars fought on [[Ko]] against the Lyran [[1st Skye Jaegers]], who attempted to reconquer the planet for the Alliance. The invaders retreated after they suffer heavy loses.
 
  
The unit was part of a task force which also included the [[10th Ghost]] and [[Ryuken-ni]]. This task force had the mission to punish the [[Federated Suns]] invaders and reconquer the planet [[Addicks]] for the Combine again. The defending [[12th Deneb Light Cavalry]] and [[Fighting Urukhai]] were reinforced through the [[12th Vegan Rangers]] Alpha Regiment from [[Algol]]. The campaign lasted several months. The arrival of the [[Davion Assault Guards]] changed the tides of the battle to the Federated Suns. The Guards delivered several devastating blows and the task force retreated. Only the general recall of all AFFS troops back to Suns territory saved the Draconian units.{{cn}}
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===Federated Commonwealth Incursions===
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In August 1st [[3062]], the 15th Dieron Regulars fought on [[Ko]] against the Lyran [[1st Skye Jaegers]], who seeking revenge for allege raid the Regulars conducted in July against [[Skye]] in July. The invaders retreated after they suffer heavy loses, however took 15th's salvagable 'Mechs and equipment to slow their rebuilding.  It was later discovered, that periphery mercenary unit posing as 15th had conduced the raid on Skye.  The unit was payed for by the [[Black Dragon]] Society.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 20 Ko - 15th Dieron's attempts to fight of a raid, but severely damaged.</ref>
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====Draconis March Incursion====
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=====Al Na'ir=====
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During the FedCom Civil War, FedCom March Lord, Duke [[James Sandoval]], launch invasion of the Draconis Combine, believing the rogue attack his capital world of [[Robinson]] and other worlds on October 18th, [[3062]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 21 Robinson, Markab & Doneval II - Alleged Kurita forces attack Robinson and other worlds in FedCom.</ref>
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The Regulars were assigned to Task Force to re-take worlds fallen to Duke James Sandoval's forces.  In late June in [[3064]], the Regulars arrived in [[Al Na'ir]] shortly being followed from by [[10th Ghost]] in early July.  Occupation force consisting of the [[12th Deneb Light Cavalry]] and [[Fighting Urukhai]] were reinforced through the [[12th Vegan Rangers]] Alpha Regiment from [[Algol]], lead by General Ariel Zibler. She directed the attached 27th Federation Tactical Fighter Regiment fend off the Ghosts and Regular's attempts to land on the asteroids of the Al Nair system. However, asteroids themselves destroyed some of FedCom fighter cover, however, within weeks fighting Tai-sa Samuel Noda of 10th Ghost directed Task Force efforts to asteroid known as Yori's Perdition.  Though the assault was repulsed, Ghost & Regulars were able land two battalions of [[ISF]] special forces route out the 12th DLC's troops from underground complexes.  Eventually, Regulars and Ghost had routed out the Davion troops from Al Na'ir by September.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 105-106, Al Na'ir - Retaking of Al Na'ir with 10th Ghost Regiment in the lead.</ref>
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Coordinator [[Theodore Kurita]] authorized Combine forces to pursue and punish FedCom forces that took part in the invasion. Regular's Task Force was then dispatched to Addicks where the unit landed January 24th, [[3065]].
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On planet, the found uncoordinated and demoralized 12th DLC and its mercenary support force, the Fighting Urukhai.  The two FedCom forces had begun resent one another due to loss of Al Na'ir.  Regulars and the 10th Ghost launch battalion size waves of troops in rotating basis to wear-down the beleaguered Davion troops. Held up in the Loknair Military Complex, the Davion troops held on for two weeks of Regulars and the Ghost wave assaults against their defenses. The Davion troops held on due for the seizer of supplies from year long occupation of Al Na'ir.  General Zibler order her troops to withdraw from Complex, leaving the Fighting Urukhai alone to defend to complex out revenge.
  
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Regulars and the Ghost at Tai-sa Noda's lead nearly wear out the mercenaries until the [[Davion Assault Guards]] arrived on February 13th.  Due to now facing the House Davion's most powerful force, along with exhausted after to days of fighting with them and Addick's defenders, Regulars and Ghost withdrew to Al Na'ir.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. Addicks - Details of the 15th Dieron Regulars and 10th Ghost pursuit of the 12th DLC & its Mercs to Addicks, its withdraw.</ref>
 
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The unit is designed as a assault force. They use sheer firepower to beat an enemy.
 
The unit is designed as a assault force. They use sheer firepower to beat an enemy.
  
==Composition==
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==Composition History==
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===3025===
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*'''15th Dieron Regulars''' (1 [[BattleMech]] Regiment) (Reliable Skill / Reliable Loyality)
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:Note: The Regulars were equipped principlly with all Assault 'Mechs, had no specialized tactics they would employ. The unit was stationed on [[Al Na’ir]] as of [[3025]]. At the time, the Unit nickname was ''Devotion Through Combat''.<ref>''House Kurita'', p. 135, 144 - Basic information regarding the 15th from the original House book.</ref>
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===3059===
 
===3059===
*'''15th Dieron Regulars''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)
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*'''15th Dieron Regulars''' (1 BattleMech Regiment) (Regular Skill / Questionable Loyality)
 
:The unit gained few upgrades after the [[Towne]] debacle and is on the lower end of the priority list for supplies.
 
:The unit gained few upgrades after the [[Towne]] debacle and is on the lower end of the priority list for supplies.
  
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Infantry
 
Infantry
 
* [[71st Mechanized Infantry (Draconis Combine)|71st Mechanized Infantry]] (Regiment)
 
* [[71st Mechanized Infantry (Draconis Combine)|71st Mechanized Infantry]] (Regiment)
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==Notes==
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===Game Notes===
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
 
*''[[Hearts of Chaos]]''
 
*''[[Hearts of Chaos]]''
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*''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War Sourcebook]]
  
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Dieron Regulars, 15th]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Dieron Regulars, 15th]]

Revision as of 15:36, 26 November 2010

Template:InfoBoxStateUnit The Fifteenth Dieron Regulars are an Assault BattleMech Regiment in the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery.

History

Succession Wars

Post Third Succession Status

The unit was stationed on the world of Al Na'ir with the Eighth Dieron Regulars in 3025. While assigned to this world, the unit became proficent in fighting in a Zero Gravity Combat environment.[1]

4th Succession War


War of 3039


Ronin Wars


Towne Invasion

In early 3058 the unit launched an assault on the Federated Commonwealth world of Towne. The invading force, led by the Black Dragon-influenced Jeffrey Kusunoki, failed to take the world due to the defensive actions of the mercenary 17th Recon Regiment.[2]

Operation Bulldog

Dominion War


Federated Commonwealth Incursions

Ko

In August 1st 3062, the 15th Dieron Regulars fought on Ko against the Lyran 1st Skye Jaegers, who seeking revenge for allege raid the Regulars conducted in July against Skye in July. The invaders retreated after they suffer heavy loses, however took 15th's salvagable 'Mechs and equipment to slow their rebuilding. It was later discovered, that periphery mercenary unit posing as 15th had conduced the raid on Skye. The unit was payed for by the Black Dragon Society.[3]

Draconis March Incursion

Al Na'ir

During the FedCom Civil War, FedCom March Lord, Duke James Sandoval, launch invasion of the Draconis Combine, believing the rogue attack his capital world of Robinson and other worlds on October 18th, 3062.[4]

The Regulars were assigned to Task Force to re-take worlds fallen to Duke James Sandoval's forces. In late June in 3064, the Regulars arrived in Al Na'ir shortly being followed from by 10th Ghost in early July. Occupation force consisting of the 12th Deneb Light Cavalry and Fighting Urukhai were reinforced through the 12th Vegan Rangers Alpha Regiment from Algol, lead by General Ariel Zibler. She directed the attached 27th Federation Tactical Fighter Regiment fend off the Ghosts and Regular's attempts to land on the asteroids of the Al Nair system. However, asteroids themselves destroyed some of FedCom fighter cover, however, within weeks fighting Tai-sa Samuel Noda of 10th Ghost directed Task Force efforts to asteroid known as Yori's Perdition. Though the assault was repulsed, Ghost & Regulars were able land two battalions of ISF special forces route out the 12th DLC's troops from underground complexes. Eventually, Regulars and Ghost had routed out the Davion troops from Al Na'ir by September.[5]

Addicks

Coordinator Theodore Kurita authorized Combine forces to pursue and punish FedCom forces that took part in the invasion. Regular's Task Force was then dispatched to Addicks where the unit landed January 24th, 3065.

On planet, the found uncoordinated and demoralized 12th DLC and its mercenary support force, the Fighting Urukhai. The two FedCom forces had begun resent one another due to loss of Al Na'ir. Regulars and the 10th Ghost launch battalion size waves of troops in rotating basis to wear-down the beleaguered Davion troops. Held up in the Loknair Military Complex, the Davion troops held on for two weeks of Regulars and the Ghost wave assaults against their defenses. The Davion troops held on due for the seizer of supplies from year long occupation of Al Na'ir. General Zibler order her troops to withdraw from Complex, leaving the Fighting Urukhai alone to defend to complex out revenge.

Regulars and the Ghost at Tai-sa Noda's lead nearly wear out the mercenaries until the Davion Assault Guards arrived on February 13th. Due to now facing the House Davion's most powerful force, along with exhausted after to days of fighting with them and Addick's defenders, Regulars and Ghost withdrew to Al Na'ir.[6]

Jihad


Officers

Tactics

The unit is designed as a assault force. They use sheer firepower to beat an enemy.

Composition History

3025

  • 15th Dieron Regulars (1 BattleMech Regiment) (Reliable Skill / Reliable Loyality)
Note: The Regulars were equipped principlly with all Assault 'Mechs, had no specialized tactics they would employ. The unit was stationed on Al Na’ir as of 3025. At the time, the Unit nickname was Devotion Through Combat.[9]

3050

3059

  • 15th Dieron Regulars (1 BattleMech Regiment) (Regular Skill / Questionable Loyality)
The unit gained few upgrades after the Towne debacle and is on the lower end of the priority list for supplies.

3067


3058

'Mech

Aerospace

Armor

Infantry

Notes

Game Notes

References

  1. House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 188 Al Na'ir - Planet profile mentions that its 'Mech garrison force, which names 15th as one of them became skilled in Zero Gravity Combat.
  2. Heart of Chaos - 15th Dieon Regulars invade FedCom Space.
  3. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 20 Ko - 15th Dieron's attempts to fight of a raid, but severely damaged.
  4. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 21 Robinson, Markab & Doneval II - Alleged Kurita forces attack Robinson and other worlds in FedCom.
  5. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 105-106, Al Na'ir - Retaking of Al Na'ir with 10th Ghost Regiment in the lead.
  6. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. Addicks - Details of the 15th Dieron Regulars and 10th Ghost pursuit of the 12th DLC & its Mercs to Addicks, its withdraw.
  7. House Kurita (The Draconis Combine) - Mech Unit Deployment Table.
  8. 20 Year Update, p. 40
  9. House Kurita, p. 135, 144 - Basic information regarding the 15th from the original House book.

Bibliography