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| image = [[File:1stamphigeanlightassaultgroup.jpg]]
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| image   = [[File:1stamphigeanlightassaultgroup.jpg]]
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| Designation = First Amphigean Light Assault Group
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| nickname = Legacy of Blood
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| Formed = [[First Succession War]]<ref name="FSWp136"/>
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| parent formation = [[Amphigean Light Assault Group]]
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| Disbanded =  
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| formed  = unknown
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| Previous Designation =  
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| year    = 3145
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| Nickname = Legacy of Blood
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| unitname = 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group
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| Affiliation = [[DCMS]]
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| Parent Command = [[Amphigean Light Assault Group]]
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==History==
 
==History==
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=== Early History ===
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The '''First Amphigean Light Assault Group''' mustered as a part of the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] during the [[First Succession War]], at some point after [[2786]].<ref name="FSWp136"/>
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=== Third Succession War ===
 
The unit was stationed on the world of [[Reisling's Planet]] in 3025.
 
The unit was stationed on the world of [[Reisling's Planet]] in 3025.
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The '''First''' participated in the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign in [[3025]], against Davion forces. They fought from August 29th to September 10th.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 7</ref> There, they destroyed the [[Raman Draconis March Militia]] and inflicted severe casualties on the [[Bremond Draconis March Militia]].<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 12</ref>
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The First participated in the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign in [[3025]], against Davion forces. They fought from August 29th to September 10th.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 7</ref> There, they destroyed the [[Raman Draconis March Militia]] and inflicted severe casualties on the [[Bremond Draconis March Militia]].<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 12</ref> The unit suffered 31% casualties during the operation.<ref name=TGCp59/>
  
 
=== Fourth Succession War ===
 
=== Fourth Succession War ===
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During the early months of the [[Fourth Succession War]], [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] was focused on his conflict with the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] mercenary [[brigade]], but following pleas for help from [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]], the DCMS planned and launched additional offensives against perceived weak spots on the Federated Suns border. The Galtor Thumb region was one such weak spot and Galtor III was invaded by the First Amphigean Light Assault Group. The [[Gasltor III Militia|planetary militia on Galtor III]] consisted of aging [['Mech]]s piloted by old [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilots]] and a few regiments of conventional forces, which were swiftly defeated by the LAG. Despite the militia being easily beaten, an extensive guerrilla resistance campaign began on Galtor III that would continue to dog the DCMS forces on the planet, even though the Combine officially considered the planet to have been annexed in early January [[3029]].<ref name="4SWv1p80">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 80, "Other Actions"</ref>
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During the early months of the [[Fourth Succession War]], [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] was focused on his conflict with the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] mercenary [[brigade]], but following pleas for help from [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]], the DCMS planned and launched additional offensives against perceived weak spots on the Federated Suns border. The Galtor Thumb region was one such weak spot and Galtor III was invaded by the First Amphigean Light Assault Group. The [[Gasltor III Militia|planetary militia on Galtor III]] consisted of aging [['Mech]]s piloted by old [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilots]] and a few regiments of conventional forces, which were swiftly defeated by the LAG. Despite the militia being easily beaten, an extensive guerrilla resistance campaign began on Galtor III that would continue to dog the DCMS forces on the planet, even though the Combine officially considered the planet to have been annexed in early January [[3029]].<ref name="4SWv1p80">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 80: "Other Actions"</ref>
  
 
===War of 3039===
 
===War of 3039===
 
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===Ronin Wars===
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===Ronin War===
 
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=== Free Mutineers ===
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The First was sent to quell a rebellion on the planet of [[Proserpina]]. They were opposed by mercenaries covertly sent by the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in July 3045. The mercenaries led the Free Proserpina Mutineers to victory, killing ''Sho-sa'' Varus on September 21, and driving the Combine to begin evacuation on October 22. The final remaining Combine forces were cut off from escape off-planet on November 6 and surrendered on the 10th. The provisional government announced that 60 captured Combine soldiers would be tried for war crimes, including multiple massacres of civilians.
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However, it is likely that Proserpina was retaken by the Combine not long after the mercenaries' departure.<ref name="MW2:M">[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]</ref>
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{{ApocryphalContentEnd}}
  
 
===Clan Invasion===
 
===Clan Invasion===
 
During the Clan Invasion, the First learned that their sister regiments had been destroyed by the Clans. They wanted to avenge their fallen comrades, but were restricted to garrison duty by the [[Truce of Tukayyid]]. To appease their honor, the First was assigned to raid several worlds in the Clan occupation zone. They raided [[Cyrenaica]], [[Irece]], and [[Avon]]. These raids were intended to disrupt any Clan invasion plans by seizing or destroying Clan supply depots. These raids were frequently successful and the First inflicted heavy losses on the garrison units on those worlds as well.<ref name=FMDC95/>
 
During the Clan Invasion, the First learned that their sister regiments had been destroyed by the Clans. They wanted to avenge their fallen comrades, but were restricted to garrison duty by the [[Truce of Tukayyid]]. To appease their honor, the First was assigned to raid several worlds in the Clan occupation zone. They raided [[Cyrenaica]], [[Irece]], and [[Avon]]. These raids were intended to disrupt any Clan invasion plans by seizing or destroying Clan supply depots. These raids were frequently successful and the First inflicted heavy losses on the garrison units on those worlds as well.<ref name=FMDC95/>
  
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===Operation Bulldog===
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===Operation BULLDOG===
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Volunteers from the unit formed the ''The Swarm'' Provisional Company as part of [[Operation Bird Dog]].<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 8</ref> The 1st Amphigean also raided the world of [[Byesville]], losing only a lance to enemy forces.<ref name=FMUp113>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 113, "1st Amphigean Light Assault"</ref>
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Volunteers from the unit formed ''The Swarm'' Provisional Company as part of [[Operation BIRD DOG]].<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 8</ref> The 1st Amphigean also raided the world of [[Byesville]], losing only a lance to enemy forces.<ref name=FMUp113>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 113: "1st Amphigean Light Assault"</ref>
  
 
===Dominion War===
 
===Dominion War===
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===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
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Faced off against the [[Word of Blake]] on [[Atria]] in the early 3070's. They rotated to [[Dromini VI]] in [[3073]] and faced the Blakist's a month later. The First Amphigean destroyed half the Blakist's DropShips with artillery fire and continued to sting the invaders for months. Shortly before [[Operation SCOUR]] started, the High Command reinforced the First with infantry and armor assets.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 18</ref>
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Faced off against the [[Word of Blake]] on [[Atria]] in the early 3070s. They rotated to [[Dromini VI]] in [[3073]] and faced the Blakists a month later. The First Amphigean destroyed half the Blakist DropShips with artillery fire and continued to sting the invaders for months. Shortly before [[Operation SCOUR]] started, the High Command reinforced the First with infantry and armor assets.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 18</ref>
  
 
===Republic Era===
 
===Republic Era===
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The First continued to hold the Combine-Blakist Protectorate border throughout Operation SCOUR and after the Jihad ended. At the end of the Jihad, the unit had been reduced to two battalions, but they realized that the Quartermaster wouldn't send them replacements. The First sent technical and recovery teams to battlefields in nearby systems, and recovered nearly a company of 'Mechs. They spent the next few years acquiring new warriors and equipment and by [[3085]], they had rebuilt to regimental strength.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 48</ref>
 
The First continued to hold the Combine-Blakist Protectorate border throughout Operation SCOUR and after the Jihad ended. At the end of the Jihad, the unit had been reduced to two battalions, but they realized that the Quartermaster wouldn't send them replacements. The First sent technical and recovery teams to battlefields in nearby systems, and recovered nearly a company of 'Mechs. They spent the next few years acquiring new warriors and equipment and by [[3085]], they had rebuilt to regimental strength.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 48</ref>
  
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===Dark Age===
 
===Dark Age===
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The First Amphigean Light Assault Group joined the [[2nd Amphigean Light Assault Group]] in battling the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat's]] [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Gamma Galaxy]] on [[Avon]] during the Nova Cat Rebellion. Though the two Light Assault Groups were eventually able to destroy the Nova Cats, they sustained heavy losses during the fighting.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 36</ref>
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The First Amphigean Light Assault Group joined the [[2nd Amphigean Light Assault Group]] in battling the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats']] [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Gamma Galaxy]] on [[Avon]] during the Nova Cat Rebellion. Though the two Light Assault Groups were eventually able to destroy the Nova Cats, they sustained heavy losses during the fighting.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 36</ref>
  
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As of [[3145]], the First are posted to [[New Samarkand]], to bolster the defense of the planet with the short-handed [[Twelfth New Samarkand Regulars]].<ref name="FM3145p62">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 62, "First Amphigean Light Assault Group"</ref>  
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As of [[3145]], the First are posted to [[New Samarkand]], to bolster the defense of the planet with the short-handed [[Twelfth New Samarkand Regulars]].<ref name="FM3145p62">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 62: "First Amphigean Light Assault Group"</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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In 3025, the commanding officer was [[General]] Olivet Satterthwaite.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 7</ref><ref name=HKp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135, "Deployment Table"</ref>
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In [[3050]], the commanding officer was ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Ishajii Michaels.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 42, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref>
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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As of [[3059]] to [[3067]], the commanding officer was commanded by ''Tai-sa'' Calvin Trueffeau.<ref name=FMDC95>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 95, "1st Amphigean Light Assault Group Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp118>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 118, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
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As of [[3085]], the commanding officer was ''Tai-sa'' Kenta Kato.<ref name=FM3085p51>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 51, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group'''
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As of [[3145]] the commanding officer was ''Tai-sa'' Yaramiah Langenstein.<ref name=FM3145p66>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 66, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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| [[General]]||[[Olivet Satterthwaite]]||[[3025]]<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 7</ref><ref name=HKp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135: "Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=TGCp59>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 59: "Amphigean Light Assault Group"</ref>
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|-
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| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Ishajii Michaels]]||[[3045]]<ref name="MW2:M">[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]</ref> ([[apocryphal]]) - [[3050]]<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 42: "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Calvin Trueffeau]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMDC95>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 95: "1st Amphigean Light Assault Group Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp118>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 118: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Kenta Kato]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p51>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 51: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Yaramiah Langenstein]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p66>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 66: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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=== 2821 ===
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'''First Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the First was a light-weight regiment, operating at a little under two-thirds of full strength and stationed on [[New Rhodes III]].<ref name="FSWp136"/>
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===3025===
 
===3025===
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'''1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HKp135/>
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'''1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HKp135/><ref name=TGCp26>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 26: "Phase Two Units - House Kurita"</ref><ref name=TGCp60>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 60: "1st Amphigean Light Assault Group"</ref>
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* CO: [[General]] Olivet Satterthwaite
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:* CO: [[General]] Olivet Satterthwaite
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Reisling's Planet]].<ref name=HKDCp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135</ref>
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:<u>Regiment TO&E</u>
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:* Regimental BattleGroup (Four [[Combat Vehicle|Armor]] [[Lance]]s, one [['Mech]] [[Company]])
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:* Rocket Company ('Mech)
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:; Ophiuchus's [[Battalion]]
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:* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
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:* Alcibiades' [[Company]] ('Mech)
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:* Epaminondias' Company ('Mech)
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:* Cimon's Rocket Company ('Mech)
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:; Pollux's Battalion
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:* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
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:* Phidias' Company ('Mech)
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:* Lysias' Company ('Mech)
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:* Solon's Company ('Mech)
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:; Themistocles's Battalion
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:* Battalion Headquarters (Two 'Mech Lances)
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:* Philip's Company ('Mech)
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:* Nicias' Company ('Mech)
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:* Miltiades' Company ('Mech)
  
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
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''' 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 139 </ref>
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''' 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=HWo3039p139/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Reisling's Planet]].<ref name=HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref>
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
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''' 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable) <ref name=20YUp42>''20 Year Update'', p.42</ref>
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''' 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=20yup42>''20 Year Update'', p. 42</ref>
 
:*CO: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Ishajii Michaels
 
:*CO: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Ishajii Michaels
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tripoli]].<ref name=20yup42/>
  
 
===3054===
 
===3054===
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''' 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p.28</ref>
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''' 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28</ref>
 
:*CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ishajii Michaels
 
:*CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ishajii Michaels
  
 
===3059===
 
===3059===
 
'''1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC95/>
 
'''1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC95/>
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* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Calvin Trueffeau
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:* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Calvin Trueffeau
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:* XO Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Nathaniel Two-Feathers
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::* XO Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Nathaniel Two-Feathers
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* 2nd Battalion: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Michael Larson
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:* 2nd Battalion: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Michael Larson
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* 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Jerome Nishiura
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:* 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Jerome Nishiura
  
 
'''Starwalkers''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC95/>
 
'''Starwalkers''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC95/>
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* Wing Commander: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Lynette Susuma
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:* Wing Commander: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Lynette Susuma
  
 
'''45th Pesht Defenders''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC95/>
 
'''45th Pesht Defenders''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC95/>
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* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' William Brandhorst
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:* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' William Brandhorst
  
 
'''Kilmarnock 4th Defense League''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC95/>
 
'''Kilmarnock 4th Defense League''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC95/>
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* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Jack Ashton
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:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Jack Ashton
  
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
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'''1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp118/>            
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'''1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp118/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Calvin Trueffeau
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Calvin Trueffeau
  
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'''Starwalkers''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp118/>        
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'''Starwalkers''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp118/>
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* CO: ''Sho-sa'' Trevor LaGaulle
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:* CO: ''Sho-sa'' Trevor LaGaulle
  
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'''Kilmarnock 4th Defense League''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp118/>      
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'''Kilmarnock 4th Defense League''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp118/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Jack Ashton
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Jack Ashton
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===3079===
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'''First Amphigean Light Assault Group ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=“frdcms18“>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 18</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Dromini VII]] and [[Atria]].<ref name=“frdcms18“/>
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
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'''1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p51/>    
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'''1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p51/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Kenta Kato
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Kenta Kato]]
  
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'''Starwalkers''' (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/>    
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'''Starwalkers''' (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/>
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* CO: ''Sho-sa'' Katsuo Matsuoka
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:* CO: ''Sho-sa'' [[Katsuo Matsuoka]]
  
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'''4th Kilmarnock Defense League''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p51/>  
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'''4th Kilmarnock Defense League''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p51/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Zosimos Gardener
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Zosimos Gardener]]
  
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
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'''1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p66/>    
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'''1st Amphigean Light Assault Group''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p66/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Yaramiah Langenstein
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Yaramiah Langenstein
  
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'''Starwalkers''' (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p66/>    
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'''Starwalkers''' (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p66/>
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* CO: ''Sho-sa'' Ashley Pate
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:* CO: ''Sho-sa'' [[Ashley Pate]]
  
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'''4th Kilmarnock Defense League''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p66/>  
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'''4th Kilmarnock Defense League''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p66/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Kaoru Hagino
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Kaoru Hagino]]
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==Rules==
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<div class="gamerules">
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===Historical Turning Points: Galtor===
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The 1st Amphigean LAG regiments may use Off-Map movement (see ''Tactical Operations'', p. 192). When fighting in clear terrain (such as the Plains of Galtor), the First Amphigean LAG gains +1 Running MP and automatically wins Initiative the first 2 turns of combat.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 8: "Amphigean Light Assault Group"</ref>
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===Combat Manual: Kurita ===
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In Alpha Strike the First Amphigean LAG can use the Off-Map Movement, Tactical Specialization (Attack), Focus (Dodge), Focus (Maneuvering Ace), and Focus (Golden Goose) Special Command Abilities. At least three 'Mechs in each formation has to be a Size 1 (Light) unit, the remaining unit can be Size 1 or Size 2 (Medium).
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The First ALAG does not pay extra force points for duplicate 'Mech models if they are on the Kurita or General Availability Lists and are Size 1 (Light), or are [[Panther#Variants|PNT-9ALAG ''Panther'']] variants.<ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 54</ref>
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==Unit Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:1st_Amphigean_Light_Assault_Group.PNG|1st Amphigean Light Assault Group old unit logo
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</gallery>
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==Notes==
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All the unit's Battalion and Company names are related to the Greek mythos.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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*''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
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* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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*''[[The Galtor Campaign]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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*''[[Historical Turning Points: Galtor]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
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*''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
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*''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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* ''[[The Galtor Campaign]]''
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*''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
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* ''[[Historical Turning Points: Galtor]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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*''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Amphigean Light Assault Group, 01st]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Amphigean Light Assault Group, 01st]]
 
[[Category:Corporate Security Force Commands|Amphigean Light Assault Group, 01st]]
 
[[Category:Corporate Security Force Commands|Amphigean Light Assault Group, 01st]]

Latest revision as of 02:53, 13 December 2023

1stamphigeanlightassaultgroup.jpg
First Amphigean Light Assault Group
Formed First Succession War[1]
Nickname Legacy of Blood
Affiliation DCMS
Parent Command Amphigean Light Assault Group

History[edit]

Early History[edit]

The First Amphigean Light Assault Group mustered as a part of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery during the First Succession War, at some point after 2786.[1]

Third Succession War[edit]

The unit was stationed on the world of Reisling's Planet in 3025. The First participated in the Galtor campaign in 3025, against Davion forces. They fought from August 29th to September 10th.[2] There, they destroyed the Raman Draconis March Militia and inflicted severe casualties on the Bremond Draconis March Militia.[3] The unit suffered 31% casualties during the operation.[4]

Fourth Succession War[edit]

During the early months of the Fourth Succession War, Coordinator Takashi Kurita was focused on his conflict with the Wolf's Dragoons mercenary brigade, but following pleas for help from Chancellor Maximilian Liao, the DCMS planned and launched additional offensives against perceived weak spots on the Federated Suns border. The Galtor Thumb region was one such weak spot and Galtor III was invaded by the First Amphigean Light Assault Group. The planetary militia on Galtor III consisted of aging 'Mechs piloted by old pilots and a few regiments of conventional forces, which were swiftly defeated by the LAG. Despite the militia being easily beaten, an extensive guerrilla resistance campaign began on Galtor III that would continue to dog the DCMS forces on the planet, even though the Combine officially considered the planet to have been annexed in early January 3029.[5]

War of 3039[edit]


Ronin War[edit]


Apocryphal Content Starts

The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

Free Mutineers[edit]

The First was sent to quell a rebellion on the planet of Proserpina. They were opposed by mercenaries covertly sent by the Federated Commonwealth in July 3045. The mercenaries led the Free Proserpina Mutineers to victory, killing Sho-sa Varus on September 21, and driving the Combine to begin evacuation on October 22. The final remaining Combine forces were cut off from escape off-planet on November 6 and surrendered on the 10th. The provisional government announced that 60 captured Combine soldiers would be tried for war crimes, including multiple massacres of civilians.

However, it is likely that Proserpina was retaken by the Combine not long after the mercenaries' departure.[6]

Apocryphal Content Ends

Clan Invasion[edit]

During the Clan Invasion, the First learned that their sister regiments had been destroyed by the Clans. They wanted to avenge their fallen comrades, but were restricted to garrison duty by the Truce of Tukayyid. To appease their honor, the First was assigned to raid several worlds in the Clan occupation zone. They raided Cyrenaica, Irece, and Avon. These raids were intended to disrupt any Clan invasion plans by seizing or destroying Clan supply depots. These raids were frequently successful and the First inflicted heavy losses on the garrison units on those worlds as well.[7]

Operation BULLDOG[edit]

Volunteers from the unit formed The Swarm Provisional Company as part of Operation BIRD DOG.[8] The 1st Amphigean also raided the world of Byesville, losing only a lance to enemy forces.[9]

Dominion War[edit]

The First Amphigean took the world of Dyev in the Lyons Thumb.[9]

Federated Suns Incursion[edit]

In 3066, the First Amphigean defeated the 1st Ceti Hussars on Kesai IV, bringing the planet into the Draconis Combine.[9]

Jihad[edit]

Faced off against the Word of Blake on Atria in the early 3070s. They rotated to Dromini VI in 3073 and faced the Blakists a month later. The First Amphigean destroyed half the Blakist DropShips with artillery fire and continued to sting the invaders for months. Shortly before Operation SCOUR started, the High Command reinforced the First with infantry and armor assets.[10]

Republic Era[edit]

The First continued to hold the Combine-Blakist Protectorate border throughout Operation SCOUR and after the Jihad ended. At the end of the Jihad, the unit had been reduced to two battalions, but they realized that the Quartermaster wouldn't send them replacements. The First sent technical and recovery teams to battlefields in nearby systems, and recovered nearly a company of 'Mechs. They spent the next few years acquiring new warriors and equipment and by 3085, they had rebuilt to regimental strength.[11]

In 3085, they were garrisoning Bjarred and Salford, acting as a quick-response force for the Pesht Military District.[12]

Dark Age[edit]

The First Amphigean Light Assault Group joined the 2nd Amphigean Light Assault Group in battling the Nova Cats' Gamma Galaxy on Avon during the Nova Cat Rebellion. Though the two Light Assault Groups were eventually able to destroy the Nova Cats, they sustained heavy losses during the fighting.[13]

As of 3145, the First are posted to New Samarkand, to bolster the defense of the planet with the short-handed Twelfth New Samarkand Regulars.[14]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group
General Olivet Satterthwaite 3025[15][16][4]
Tai-sa Ishajii Michaels 3045[6] (apocryphal) - 3050[17]
Tai-sa Calvin Trueffeau 3059 - 3067[7][18]
Tai-sa Kenta Kato 3085[12]
Tai-sa Yaramiah Langenstein 3145[19]

Tactics[edit]

The First Amphigean LAG uses their high speed to engage an enemy force and then withdraws, encouraging their opponent to follow them. Enemies who do follow the retreating Amphigeans are typically ambushed by other Amphigean forces stationed nearby. After 3055, the First Amphigean used the same tactics, but Tai-sas Trueffeau and Two-Feathers would split the unit into two units. Against enemies who assumed they were facing the entire unit, this tactic of splitting up allowed the Amphigeans to hit the enemy in the flank or rear.[7]

Composition History[edit]

2821[edit]

First Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[1]

Note: At this point in time the First was a light-weight regiment, operating at a little under two-thirds of full strength and stationed on New Rhodes III.[1]

3025[edit]

1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[16][20][21]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Reisling's Planet.[22]
Regiment TO&E
Ophiuchus's Battalion
  • Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
  • Alcibiades' Company ('Mech)
  • Epaminondias' Company ('Mech)
  • Cimon's Rocket Company ('Mech)
Pollux's Battalion
  • Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
  • Phidias' Company ('Mech)
  • Lysias' Company ('Mech)
  • Solon's Company ('Mech)
Themistocles's Battalion
  • Battalion Headquarters (Two 'Mech Lances)
  • Philip's Company ('Mech)
  • Nicias' Company ('Mech)
  • Miltiades' Company ('Mech)

3040[edit]

1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[23]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Reisling's Planet.[23]

3050[edit]

1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[24]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Tripoli.[24]

3054[edit]

1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[25]

  • CO: Tai-sa Ishajii Michaels

3059[edit]

1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[7]

  • XO Battalion: Tai-sa Nathaniel Two-Feathers
  • 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Michael Larson
  • 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Jerome Nishiura

Starwalkers (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)[7]

  • Wing Commander: Sho-sa Lynette Susuma

45th Pesht Defenders (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[7]

  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa William Brandhorst

Kilmarnock 4th Defense League (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[7]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Jack Ashton

3067[edit]

1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Elite/Reliable)[18]

  • CO: Tai-sa Calvin Trueffeau

Starwalkers (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[18]

  • CO: Sho-sa Trevor LaGaulle

Kilmarnock 4th Defense League (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[18]

  • CO: Tai-sa Jack Ashton

3079[edit]

First Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[26]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Dromini VII and Atria.[26]

3085[edit]

1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Veteran/Reliable)[12]

Starwalkers (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)[12]

4th Kilmarnock Defense League (Regular/Questionable)[12]

3145[edit]

1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)[19]

  • CO: Tai-sa Yaramiah Langenstein

Starwalkers (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[19]

4th Kilmarnock Defense League (Regular/Reliable)[19]

Rules[edit]

Historical Turning Points: Galtor[edit]

The 1st Amphigean LAG regiments may use Off-Map movement (see Tactical Operations, p. 192). When fighting in clear terrain (such as the Plains of Galtor), the First Amphigean LAG gains +1 Running MP and automatically wins Initiative the first 2 turns of combat.[27]

Combat Manual: Kurita[edit]

In Alpha Strike the First Amphigean LAG can use the Off-Map Movement, Tactical Specialization (Attack), Focus (Dodge), Focus (Maneuvering Ace), and Focus (Golden Goose) Special Command Abilities. At least three 'Mechs in each formation has to be a Size 1 (Light) unit, the remaining unit can be Size 1 or Size 2 (Medium).

The First ALAG does not pay extra force points for duplicate 'Mech models if they are on the Kurita or General Availability Lists and are Size 1 (Light), or are PNT-9ALAG Panther variants.[28]

Unit Gallery[edit]

  • 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group old unit logo

Notes[edit]

All the unit's Battalion and Company names are related to the Greek mythos.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 First Succession War, p. 136: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"
  2. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 7
  3. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 12
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Galtor Campaign, p. 59: "Amphigean Light Assault Group"
  5. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 80: "Other Actions"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 95: "1st Amphigean Light Assault Group Unit Profile"
  8. ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 8
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 113: "1st Amphigean Light Assault"
  10. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 18
  11. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 48
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 51: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
  13. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 36
  14. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 62: "First Amphigean Light Assault Group"
  15. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 7
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135: "Deployment Table"
  17. ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 42: "DCMS Deployment Table"
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 118: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Field Manual: 3145, p. 66: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"
  20. ↑ The Galtor Campaign, p. 26: "Phase Two Units - House Kurita"
  21. ↑ The Galtor Campaign, p. 60: "1st Amphigean Light Assault Group"
  22. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 20 Year Update, p. 42
  25. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 28
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Field Report: DCMS, p. 18
  27. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 8: "Amphigean Light Assault Group"
  28. ↑ Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 54

Bibliography[edit]

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