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Line 1: {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand − | image = [[Image:Syrtis Fusiliers -Brigade logo.png|200px|Brigade Insignia of the Syrtis Fusiliers]] + | image = [[Image:Syrtis Fusiliers.jpg|150px]] | Designation = Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers | Designation = Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers − | formed = [[2755]]–[[2765]] + | formed = [[2755]]-[[2765]] | Disbanded = | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = | Nickname = − | Affiliation = [[Federated Suns]] + | Affiliation = AFFS | Parent Command = [[Syrtis Fusiliers]] | Parent Command = [[Syrtis Fusiliers]] | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} ==History== ==History== − Having survived the [[Davion Civil War]] as a [[brigade]] and been given clemency by [[First Prince of the Federated Suns|First Prince]] [[Alexander Davion]], the [[Syrtis Fusiliers]] remained at a consistent strength of ten [[regiments]] from the formation of the [[Star League Defense Force]] at the end of the [[Age of War]] through the [[twenty-seventh century]]. The issue of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] that limited the size of the military of each of the [[Great House]]s had no effect on the Fusiliers,<ref name="FR2765:FSp18">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 18: "Syrtis Fusiliers"</ref> but the repeal of the Edict in [[2752]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 3: "Strategic Update"</ref> led to a sharp and dramatic increase in size of the brigade.<ref name="FR2765:FSp18"/> + Having survived the [[Davion Civil War]] as a [[brigade]] and been given clemency by [[First Prince]] [[Alexander Davion]], the [[Syrtis Fusiliers]] remained at a consistent strength of ten [[regiment]]s from the formation of the [[Star League Defense Force]] at the end of the [[Age of War]] through the twenty-seventh century. The issue of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] that limited the size of the military of each of the [[Great House]]s had no effect on the Fusiliers,<ref name="FR2765:FSp18">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 18: "Syrtis Fusiliers"</ref> but the repeal of the Edict in [[2752]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 3: "Strategic Update"</ref> led to a sharp and dramatic increase in size of the brigade.<ref name="FR2765:FSp18"/> − That expansion began in [[2755]] following authorization from First Prince [[John Davion]] and saw ten new regiments including the '''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' founded over the next ten years.<ref name="FR2765:FSp18"/> All was not well within the new regiments, however; the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] was an army based on volunteers, not conscription or drafting, which generally resulted in the AFFS being staffed by loyal soldiers who shared a common vision. This wasn't the case with the new Syrtis Fusiliers regiments; the personnel of the Eighteenth and her newly-formed sister regiments reflected the hostility towards the [[Capellan Confederation]] espoused by a large portion of the population, and this resulted in a number of discipline issues as well as constant agitation to be allowed to strike at the Confederation in retaliation for the pirate and bandit raids believed to be funded or conducted by Capellan forces.<ref name="FR2765:FSp19">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 19</ref> + That expansion began in [[2755]] following authorization from First Prince [[John Davion]] and saw ten new regiments including the '''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' founded over the next ten years.<ref name="FR2765:FSp18"/> All was not well within the new regiments, however; the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] was an army based on volunteers, not conscription or drafting, which generally resulted in the [[AFFS]] being staffed by loyal soldiers who shared a common vision. This wasn't the case with the new Syrtis Fusiliers regiments; the personnel of the Eighteenth and her newly-formed sister regiments reflected the hostility towards the [[Capellan Confederation]] espoused by a large portion of the population, and this resulted in a number of discipline issues as well as constant agitation to be allowed to strike at the Confederation in retaliation for the pirate and bandit raids believed to be funded or conducted by Capellan forces.<ref name="FR2765:FSp19">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 19</ref> − The ten new regiments were almost identical in composition when founded; each consisted of ten [[companies]] of [['Mechs]], with those ten companies being comprised of five companies of assorted heavy and medium weight 'Mechs—predominantly ''[[Archer]]s'', ''[[Dervish]]es'', ''[[Warhammer]]s'', and ''[[Wolverine (BattleMech)|Wolverines]]''—three companies of lightweight designs (typically ''[[Locust]]s'' and ''[[Wasp]]s'') organized as a recon [[battalion]], and two assault companies equipped mainly with ''[[BattleMaster]]s''.<ref name="FR2765:FSp18"/> + The ten new regiments were almost identical in composition when founded; each consisted of ten [[company|companies]] of [['Mechs]], with those ten companies being comprised of five companies of assorted heavy and medium weight 'Mechs - predominantly ''[[Archer]]s'', ''[[Dervish]]es'', ''[[Warhammer]]s'' and ''[[Wolverine (BattleMech)|Wolverines]]'' - three companies of lightweight designs (typically ''[[Locust]]s'' and ''[[Wasp]]s'') organized as a recon [[battalion]] and two assault companies equipped mainly with ''[[BattleMaster]]s''.<ref name="FR2765:FSp18"/> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 32:
Line 32: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== − ===2765=== + === 2765 === '''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp19"/> '''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp19"/> − :- At this point in time the Eighteenth were stationed on [[Merlin (system)|Merlin]]. + :- At this point in time the Eighteenth were stationed on [[Merlin (Planet)|Merlin]]. − ===2786–2821=== + === 2786–2821 === '''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> '''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> :- At this point in time the Eighteenth was a medium-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on Merlin.<ref name="FSWp135"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at just over one-third of full strength.<ref name="FSWp135"/> :- At this point in time the Eighteenth was a medium-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on Merlin.<ref name="FSWp135"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at just over one-third of full strength.<ref name="FSWp135"/> − ===2830=== + === 2830 === '''18th Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> '''18th Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Merlin with an operational readiness of 106 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> The unit was destroyed during the war.<ref name=2SWp95/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Merlin]] with an operational readiness of 106 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> The unit was destroyed during the war.<ref name=2SWp95/> ==Notes== ==Notes== Line 52:
Line 52: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' * ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' + * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' + * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' [[Category: Federated Suns Commands|Syrtis Fusiliers, 018th]] [[Category: Federated Suns Commands|Syrtis Fusiliers, 018th]]
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| − | | image = [[Image:Syrtis Fusiliers | + | | image = [[Image:Syrtis Fusiliers.jpg|150px]] |
| Designation = Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers | | Designation = Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers | ||
| − | | formed = [[2755]] | + | | formed = [[2755]]-[[2765]] |
| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = | | Nickname = | ||
| − | | Affiliation = | + | | Affiliation = AFFS |
| Parent Command = [[Syrtis Fusiliers]] | | Parent Command = [[Syrtis Fusiliers]] | ||
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Having survived the [[Davion Civil War]] as a [[brigade]] and been given clemency by [[ | + | Having survived the [[Davion Civil War]] as a [[brigade]] and been given clemency by [[First Prince]] [[Alexander Davion]], the [[Syrtis Fusiliers]] remained at a consistent strength of ten [[regiment]]s from the formation of the [[Star League Defense Force]] at the end of the [[Age of War]] through the twenty-seventh century. The issue of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] that limited the size of the military of each of the [[Great House]]s had no effect on the Fusiliers,<ref name="FR2765:FSp18">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 18: "Syrtis Fusiliers"</ref> but the repeal of the Edict in [[2752]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 3: "Strategic Update"</ref> led to a sharp and dramatic increase in size of the brigade.<ref name="FR2765:FSp18"/> |
| − | That expansion began in [[2755]] following authorization from First Prince [[John Davion]] and saw ten new regiments including the '''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' founded over the next ten years.<ref name="FR2765:FSp18"/> All was not well within the new regiments, however; the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] was an army based on volunteers, not conscription or drafting, which generally resulted in the AFFS being staffed by loyal soldiers who shared a common vision. This wasn't the case with the new Syrtis Fusiliers regiments; the personnel of the Eighteenth and her newly-formed sister regiments reflected the hostility towards the [[Capellan Confederation]] espoused by a large portion of the population, and this resulted in a number of discipline issues as well as constant agitation to be allowed to strike at the Confederation in retaliation for the pirate and bandit raids believed to be funded or conducted by Capellan forces.<ref name="FR2765:FSp19">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 19</ref> | + | That expansion began in [[2755]] following authorization from First Prince [[John Davion]] and saw ten new regiments including the '''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' founded over the next ten years.<ref name="FR2765:FSp18"/> All was not well within the new regiments, however; the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] was an army based on volunteers, not conscription or drafting, which generally resulted in the [[AFFS]] being staffed by loyal soldiers who shared a common vision. This wasn't the case with the new Syrtis Fusiliers regiments; the personnel of the Eighteenth and her newly-formed sister regiments reflected the hostility towards the [[Capellan Confederation]] espoused by a large portion of the population, and this resulted in a number of discipline issues as well as constant agitation to be allowed to strike at the Confederation in retaliation for the pirate and bandit raids believed to be funded or conducted by Capellan forces.<ref name="FR2765:FSp19">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 19</ref> |
| − | The ten new regiments were almost identical in composition when founded; each consisted of ten [[companies]] of [['Mechs]], with those ten companies being comprised of five companies of assorted heavy and medium weight ' | + | The ten new regiments were almost identical in composition when founded; each consisted of ten [[company|companies]] of [['Mechs]], with those ten companies being comprised of five companies of assorted heavy and medium weight 'Mechs - predominantly ''[[Archer]]s'', ''[[Dervish]]es'', ''[[Warhammer]]s'' and ''[[Wolverine (BattleMech)|Wolverines]]'' - three companies of lightweight designs (typically ''[[Locust]]s'' and ''[[Wasp]]s'') organized as a recon [[battalion]] and two assault companies equipped mainly with ''[[BattleMaster]]s''.<ref name="FR2765:FSp18"/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | ===2765=== | + | === 2765 === |
'''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp19"/> | '''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp19"/> | ||
| − | :- At this point in time the Eighteenth were stationed on [[Merlin ( | + | :- At this point in time the Eighteenth were stationed on [[Merlin (Planet)|Merlin]]. |
| − | ===2786–2821=== | + | === 2786–2821 === |
'''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> | '''Eighteenth Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> | ||
:- At this point in time the Eighteenth was a medium-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on Merlin.<ref name="FSWp135"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at just over one-third of full strength.<ref name="FSWp135"/> | :- At this point in time the Eighteenth was a medium-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on Merlin.<ref name="FSWp135"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at just over one-third of full strength.<ref name="FSWp135"/> | ||
| − | ===2830=== | + | === 2830 === |
'''18th Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> | '''18th Syrtis Fusiliers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> | ||
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Merlin with an operational readiness of 106 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> The unit was destroyed during the war.<ref name=2SWp95/> | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Merlin]] with an operational readiness of 106 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> The unit was destroyed during the war.<ref name=2SWp95/> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' |
[[Category: Federated Suns Commands|Syrtis Fusiliers, 018th]] | [[Category: Federated Suns Commands|Syrtis Fusiliers, 018th]] | ||