17th Galedon Regulars

History

Formation

Santiago Massacre

Early in 2572, First Lord of the Star League Director-General Ian Cameron issued Directive 21. The Directive gave Inner Sphere militaries the authority to "garrison" the undefended worlds of the Outworlds Alliance for "mutual defense and protection". Ostensibly, the directive was aimed at curbing pirate activity within the Alliance. The Seventeenth Galedon Regulars maintained their garrison around Santiago City on the Outworlds Alliance border world of Santiago. On December 14th, an officer within the Regulars retaliated against a mob of snow ball-throwing children, severely burning one with a canister of hot coolant. A riot mob organized, and more soldiers responded. The soldiers finally dispersed the riot by firing wildly into the mob. In total, 27 were killed, and 30 more were severely wounded.

3rd Succession War

Early 2930 Both the Twelfth Galedon Regulars and the Seventeenth Galedon Regulars bore the brunt of a major Davion offensive against Xhosa VII. Under the command of Brigader General Samson Sakamoto both regiments fought with valor but were severely mauled by the attacking forces.

In April 3023, the Seventeenth Fought alongside the Wolf's Dragoons Mercenary unit in an attempt to capture experimental Davion technology.

4th Succession War

The Seventeenth was one of the Combine units sent to Misery to destroy Wolf's Dragoons. Three weeks into that conflict they blocked a battalion of Delta Regiment, putting up severe resistance. The Seventeenth's unit was nearly destroyed by the Dragoon unit until reinforcements from another battalion of the Seventeenth hit the Dragoons in the flank. The Dragoons were able to withdraw after inflicting serious losses on the Seventeenth. The Seventeenth was able to destroy most of the Delta Regiment force however. These severe losses were inflicted every time the Seventeenth faced the Dragoons, eventually whittling them down to a few lances and forcing them to withdraw from Misery.

Dominion War

The seventeenth did not survive contact with Clan Ghost Bears 139th Striker Cluster in the Meilen System.

Officers

• 2930, the Seventeenth's commanding officer was Brigadier General Samson Sakamoto.
• 3023, The units Commanding officer was Colonel Itseo Suribachi.
• 3028, the Seventeenth was commanded by Sho-sho Brigham Rutledge.
• 3050, the Seventeenth's commanding officer was Tai-sa Jon Ziblerson.

Tactics

The Seventeenth prefers heavy 'Mechs and city fighting. They are adept at using the cover in urban environs to their advantage. Second Company, Third Battalion, under Sho-sa Conner Rhys, operates independently of the rest of his unit, probing the enemy lines for weak spots.

Bibliography

• The Star League
• The Periphery
• House Kurita Sourcebook
• 20 Year Update
• Field Manual: Draconis Combine
• Historical Turning Points: Misery