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Line 1: {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand − | image = [[Image:Rasalhague Regulars 17th logo.png|150px|Insignia of the 17th Rasalhague Regulars]] + | image = [[Image:Rasalhague_regulars.png|150px]] | Designation = Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars | Designation = Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars | formed = Between 2765-2786 | formed = Between 2765-2786 − | Disbanded = [[3034]] + | Disbanded = 3034 | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = Veterans of Tamar | Nickname = Veterans of Tamar − | Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] + | Affiliation = Draconis Combine | Parent Command = [[Rasalhague Regulars]] | Parent Command = [[Rasalhague Regulars]] | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} − The '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' was part of the [[Draconis Combine]] defending mainline regiments assigned to the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. Formerly a heavy unit that attacked its enemies head-on, the regiment's defeat on [[Tamar]] in [[3016]] led to its restructure as a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]] unit serving in a reconnaissance and hit-and-run role. During the [[Ronin War]] the Seventeenth sided with the rebels and was destroyed on [[Kempten]]. + + The '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' was part of the [[Draconis Combine]] defending mainline regiments assigned to the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. Formerly a heavy unit that attacked its enemies head-on, the regiment's defeat on [[Tamar]] in [[3016]] led to its restructure as a light [[BattleMech]] unit serving in a reconnaissance and hit-and-run role. During the [[Ronin War]] the Seventeenth sided with the rebels and was destroyed on [[Kempten]]. == History == == History == Line 22:
Line 23: === Fourth Succession War === === Fourth Succession War === − The Seventeenth was stationed on [[Kirchbach]] when the system was invaded by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] during [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]], the major Lyran Commonwealth offensive of the [[Fourth Succession War]],<ref name="NAIS4SWp60">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 60, "Kirchbach"</ref> following the order issued by [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] on the 21st of October to exploit the successes of the first wave of the Operation.<ref name="NAIS4SWp59">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 59, "Follow-up Invasions"</ref> Kirchbach was a Prefecture capital, making it an important administrative hub within the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. Stationed on Kirchbach alongside the Seventeenth were the remaining elements of the [[Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and [[Helmut's Hermits]], the latter two commands having retreated from worlds invaded in the first wave. Commanding the Lyran task force assigned to the invasion of Kirchbach was General Troka; aware of the significant [[DCMS]] forces on the planet Troka requested permission to deploy the [[1st Tyr|Tyr]] assault-weight regiment assembled in secret from members of the Tyr resistance movement and those with ties to the former [[Rasalhague Principality]] in addition to the [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], [[Third Lyran Regulars]] and [[Winfield's Brigade]].<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/><ref name="NAIS4SWp44">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 44-45, "Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG"</ref> + The Seventeenth was stationed on [[Kirchbach]] when the system was invaded by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] during [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]], the major Lyran Commonwealth offensive of the [[Fourth Succession War]],<ref name="NAIS4SWp60">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 60, "Kirchbach"</ref> following the order issued by [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] on the 21st of October to exploit the successes of the first wave of the Operation.<ref name="NAIS4SWp59">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 59, "Follow-up Invasions"</ref> Kirchbach was a Prefecture capital, making it an important administrative hub within the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. Stationed on Kirchbach alongside the Seventeenth were the remaining elements of the [[Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and [[Helmut's Hermits]], the latter two commands having retreated from worlds invaded in the first wave. Commanding the Lyran task force assigned to the invasion of Kirchbach was General Troka; aware of the significant [[DCMS]] forces on the planet Troka requested permission to deploy the [[1st Tyr|Tyr]] assault-weight regiment assembled in secret from members of the Tyr resistance movement and those with ties to the former [[Rasalhague Principality]] in addition to the [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], [[Third Lyran Regulars]] and the mercenary command [[Winfield's Brigade]].<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/><ref name="NAIS4SWp44">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 44-45, "Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG"</ref> The Tyr regiment routed the Seventeenth in a battle near the city of Östersund; the appearance of the regiment prompted a popular revolt among the population, who were still predominantly of Scandinavian heritage. The population engaged in riots and strikes, while members of the Tyr underground movement launched sabotage attacks that helped fuel an environment so hostile to the DCMS forces that they were left feeling as if they were fighting in an enemy realm.<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/><ref name="4SWp19">''Fourth Succession War'', p. 19, "Scenario 4: Justice is Served"</ref> With the Seventeenth damaged and the Fifth Amphigean LAG and Helmut's Hermits still weak from their earlier battles the DCMS was forced to recall its forces from Kirchbach. General Kelly Benzinger, the commanding officer of the Seventeenth, committed suicide on Kirchbach.<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/> The Tyr regiment routed the Seventeenth in a battle near the city of Östersund; the appearance of the regiment prompted a popular revolt among the population, who were still predominantly of Scandinavian heritage. The population engaged in riots and strikes, while members of the Tyr underground movement launched sabotage attacks that helped fuel an environment so hostile to the DCMS forces that they were left feeling as if they were fighting in an enemy realm.<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/><ref name="4SWp19">''Fourth Succession War'', p. 19, "Scenario 4: Justice is Served"</ref> With the Seventeenth damaged and the Fifth Amphigean LAG and Helmut's Hermits still weak from their earlier battles the DCMS was forced to recall its forces from Kirchbach. General Kelly Benzinger, the commanding officer of the Seventeenth, committed suicide on Kirchbach.<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/> === Ronin War === === Ronin War === − The Seventeenth sided with the rebels during the [[Ronin War]], mounting attacks upon the newborn [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Republic]] worlds of [[Goito]] and [[Radstadt]]<ref name="HBWp120-121">''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 120-121, "Deployment Tables: Ronin War"</ref> and crippling the latter planet's oil production. Arriving next on [[Kempten]] in early August, the Seventeenth saved the beleaguered [[First Sun Zhang Cadre]] from being wiped out by the [[2nd Kavalleri (Free Rasalhague Republic)|Second Kavalleri]]. After forcing the [[KungsArmé]] regiment to retreat with heavy losses, the Seventeenth absorbed the Cadre's survivors and was in the process of making good its damage when elements of the [[Second Sword of Light]] appeared in the system. Knowing they faced a hopeless fight the Seventeenth surrendered, with over half of its number committing ''seppuku'' and the rest eventually being executed for treason.<ref name="HBWp117">''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 117, "Kempten" and "Radstadt"</ref> + The Seventeenth sided with the rebels during the [[Ronin War]], mounting attacks upon the newborn [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Republic]] worlds of [[Goito]] and [[Radstadt]]<ref name="HBWp120-121">''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 120-121, "Deployment Tables: Ronin War"</ref> and crippling the latter planet's oil production. Arriving next on [[Kempten]] in early August, the Seventeenth saved the beleaguered [[First Sun Zhang Cadre]] from being wiped out by the [[Second Kavalleri]]. After forcing the [[KungsArmé]] regiment to retreat with heavy losses, the Seventeenth absorbed the Cadre's survivors and was in the process of making good its damage when elements of the [[Second Sword of Light]] appeared in the system. Knowing they faced a hopeless fight the Seventeenth surrendered, with over half of its number committing seppuku and the rest eventually being executed for treason.<ref name="HBWp117">''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 117, "Kempten" and "Radstadt"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 52:
Line 53: :- At this point in time the Seventeenth was based on [[Mualang]] and was supported by three armor regiments and five infantry regiments.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp1516"/> :- At this point in time the Seventeenth was based on [[Mualang]] and was supported by three armor regiments and five infantry regiments.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp1516"/> − === 2786 - 2821 === + === 2786 === '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp137"/> '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp137"/> − :- At this point in time the Seventeenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on [[Mualang]] and was operating at full strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/>In 2821 the unit was reduced to just under half-strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> + :- At this point in time the Seventeenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on [[Mualang]] and was operating at full strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> + + === 2821 === + '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp137"/> + :- At this point in time the Seventeenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on Mualang and had been reduced to just under half-strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> === 2830 === === 2830 === Line 65:
Line 70: === 3025 === === 3025 === − '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="HK(TDC)p134">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 134, "'Mech Unit Deployment Table"</ref> + '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="HK(TDC)p134">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 134, "'Mech Unit Deployment Table"</ref> * CO: General Kelly Benzinger * CO: General Kelly Benzinger :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kirchbach]]. <ref name=HKDCp134> House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.134 </ref> The Seventeenth's light-weight 'Mechs make it ideal for performing reconnaissance. :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kirchbach]]. <ref name=HKDCp134> House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.134 </ref> The Seventeenth's light-weight 'Mechs make it ideal for performing reconnaissance. Line 73:
Line 78: * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Boris Yukinov * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Boris Yukinov − ==References== + == Notes == + <div class="gamerules"> + + == Rules == + + </div> + == References == <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== + == Bibliography == * ''[[BattlePack: Fourth Succession War]]'' * ''[[BattlePack: Fourth Succession War]]'' * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' + * ''[[First Succession War (Sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' − * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' + * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Rasalhague Regulars, 17th]] [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Rasalhague Regulars, 17th]]
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| − | | image = [[Image: | + | | image = [[Image:Rasalhague_regulars.png|150px]] |
| Designation = Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars | | Designation = Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars | ||
| formed = Between 2765-2786 | | formed = Between 2765-2786 | ||
| − | | Disbanded = | + | | Disbanded = 3034 |
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = Veterans of Tamar | | Nickname = Veterans of Tamar | ||
| − | | Affiliation = | + | | Affiliation = Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command = [[Rasalhague Regulars]] | | Parent Command = [[Rasalhague Regulars]] | ||
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' was part of the [[Draconis Combine]] defending mainline regiments assigned to the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. Formerly a heavy unit that attacked its enemies head-on, the regiment's defeat on [[Tamar]] in [[3016]] led to its restructure as a | + | |
| + | The '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' was part of the [[Draconis Combine]] defending mainline regiments assigned to the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. Formerly a heavy unit that attacked its enemies head-on, the regiment's defeat on [[Tamar]] in [[3016]] led to its restructure as a light [[BattleMech]] unit serving in a reconnaissance and hit-and-run role. During the [[Ronin War]] the Seventeenth sided with the rebels and was destroyed on [[Kempten]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Fourth Succession War === | === Fourth Succession War === | ||
| − | The Seventeenth was stationed on [[Kirchbach]] when the system was invaded by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] during [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]], the major Lyran Commonwealth offensive of the [[Fourth Succession War]],<ref name="NAIS4SWp60">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 60, "Kirchbach"</ref> following the order issued by [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] on the 21st of October to exploit the successes of the first wave of the Operation.<ref name="NAIS4SWp59">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 59, "Follow-up Invasions"</ref> Kirchbach was a Prefecture capital, making it an important administrative hub within the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. Stationed on Kirchbach alongside the Seventeenth were the remaining elements of the [[Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and [[Helmut's Hermits]], the latter two commands having retreated from worlds invaded in the first wave. Commanding the Lyran task force assigned to the invasion of Kirchbach was General Troka; aware of the significant [[DCMS]] forces on the planet Troka requested permission to deploy the [[1st Tyr|Tyr]] assault-weight regiment assembled in secret from members of the Tyr resistance movement and those with ties to the former [[Rasalhague Principality]] in addition to the [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], [[Third Lyran Regulars]] and [[Winfield's Brigade]].<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/><ref name="NAIS4SWp44">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 44-45, "Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG"</ref> | + | The Seventeenth was stationed on [[Kirchbach]] when the system was invaded by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] during [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]], the major Lyran Commonwealth offensive of the [[Fourth Succession War]],<ref name="NAIS4SWp60">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 60, "Kirchbach"</ref> following the order issued by [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] on the 21st of October to exploit the successes of the first wave of the Operation.<ref name="NAIS4SWp59">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 59, "Follow-up Invasions"</ref> Kirchbach was a Prefecture capital, making it an important administrative hub within the [[Rasalhague Military District]]. Stationed on Kirchbach alongside the Seventeenth were the remaining elements of the [[Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and [[Helmut's Hermits]], the latter two commands having retreated from worlds invaded in the first wave. Commanding the Lyran task force assigned to the invasion of Kirchbach was General Troka; aware of the significant [[DCMS]] forces on the planet Troka requested permission to deploy the [[1st Tyr|Tyr]] assault-weight regiment assembled in secret from members of the Tyr resistance movement and those with ties to the former [[Rasalhague Principality]] in addition to the [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], [[Third Lyran Regulars]] and the mercenary command [[Winfield's Brigade]].<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/><ref name="NAIS4SWp44">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 44-45, "Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG"</ref> |
The Tyr regiment routed the Seventeenth in a battle near the city of Östersund; the appearance of the regiment prompted a popular revolt among the population, who were still predominantly of Scandinavian heritage. The population engaged in riots and strikes, while members of the Tyr underground movement launched sabotage attacks that helped fuel an environment so hostile to the DCMS forces that they were left feeling as if they were fighting in an enemy realm.<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/><ref name="4SWp19">''Fourth Succession War'', p. 19, "Scenario 4: Justice is Served"</ref> With the Seventeenth damaged and the Fifth Amphigean LAG and Helmut's Hermits still weak from their earlier battles the DCMS was forced to recall its forces from Kirchbach. General Kelly Benzinger, the commanding officer of the Seventeenth, committed suicide on Kirchbach.<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/> | The Tyr regiment routed the Seventeenth in a battle near the city of Östersund; the appearance of the regiment prompted a popular revolt among the population, who were still predominantly of Scandinavian heritage. The population engaged in riots and strikes, while members of the Tyr underground movement launched sabotage attacks that helped fuel an environment so hostile to the DCMS forces that they were left feeling as if they were fighting in an enemy realm.<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/><ref name="4SWp19">''Fourth Succession War'', p. 19, "Scenario 4: Justice is Served"</ref> With the Seventeenth damaged and the Fifth Amphigean LAG and Helmut's Hermits still weak from their earlier battles the DCMS was forced to recall its forces from Kirchbach. General Kelly Benzinger, the commanding officer of the Seventeenth, committed suicide on Kirchbach.<ref name="NAIS4SWp60"/> | ||
=== Ronin War === | === Ronin War === | ||
| − | The Seventeenth sided with the rebels during the [[Ronin War]], mounting attacks upon the newborn [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Republic]] worlds of [[Goito]] and [[Radstadt]]<ref name="HBWp120-121">''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 120-121, "Deployment Tables: Ronin War"</ref> and crippling the latter planet's oil production. Arriving next on [[Kempten]] in early August, the Seventeenth saved the beleaguered [[First Sun Zhang Cadre]] from being wiped out by the [[ | + | The Seventeenth sided with the rebels during the [[Ronin War]], mounting attacks upon the newborn [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Republic]] worlds of [[Goito]] and [[Radstadt]]<ref name="HBWp120-121">''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 120-121, "Deployment Tables: Ronin War"</ref> and crippling the latter planet's oil production. Arriving next on [[Kempten]] in early August, the Seventeenth saved the beleaguered [[First Sun Zhang Cadre]] from being wiped out by the [[Second Kavalleri]]. After forcing the [[KungsArmé]] regiment to retreat with heavy losses, the Seventeenth absorbed the Cadre's survivors and was in the process of making good its damage when elements of the [[Second Sword of Light]] appeared in the system. Knowing they faced a hopeless fight the Seventeenth surrendered, with over half of its number committing seppuku and the rest eventually being executed for treason.<ref name="HBWp117">''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 117, "Kempten" and "Radstadt"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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:- At this point in time the Seventeenth was based on [[Mualang]] and was supported by three armor regiments and five infantry regiments.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp1516"/> | :- At this point in time the Seventeenth was based on [[Mualang]] and was supported by three armor regiments and five infantry regiments.<ref name="FR2765DCMSp1516"/> | ||
| − | === 2786 | + | === 2786 === |
'''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp137"/> | '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp137"/> | ||
| − | :- At this point in time the Seventeenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on [[Mualang]] and was operating at full strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> | + | :- At this point in time the Seventeenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on [[Mualang]] and was operating at full strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> |
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| + | === 2821 === | ||
| + | '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp137"/> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Seventeenth was a light-weight regiment stationed on Mualang and had been reduced to just under half-strength.<ref name="FSWp137"/> | ||
=== 2830 === | === 2830 === | ||
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=== 3025 === | === 3025 === | ||
| − | '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' ( | + | '''Seventeenth Rasalhague Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="HK(TDC)p134">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 134, "'Mech Unit Deployment Table"</ref> |
* CO: General Kelly Benzinger | * CO: General Kelly Benzinger | ||
:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kirchbach]]. <ref name=HKDCp134> House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.134 </ref> The Seventeenth's light-weight 'Mechs make it ideal for performing reconnaissance. | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kirchbach]]. <ref name=HKDCp134> House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.134 </ref> The Seventeenth's light-weight 'Mechs make it ideal for performing reconnaissance. | ||
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Boris Yukinov | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Boris Yukinov | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == Notes == |
| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
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| + | == Rules == | ||
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| + | </div> | ||
| + | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
* ''[[BattlePack: Fourth Succession War]]'' | * ''[[BattlePack: Fourth Succession War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' | * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | + | * ''[[First Succession War (Sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' |
* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' | * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' | ||
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' |
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Rasalhague Regulars, 17th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Rasalhague Regulars, 17th]] | ||