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==History== | ==History== | ||
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. | ||
| − | 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 '''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> |
=== Fourth Succession War === | === Fourth Succession War === | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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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===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 | + | 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/> |
===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
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===Federated Suns Incursion=== | ===Federated Suns Incursion=== | ||
| − | In [[3066]] the First Amphigean defeated the [[1st Ceti Hussars]] on [[Kesai IV]], bringing the planet into the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=FMUp113/> | + | In [[3066]], the First Amphigean defeated the [[1st Ceti Hussars]] on [[Kesai IV]], bringing the planet into the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=FMUp113/> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | Faced off against the [[Word of Blake]] on [[Atria]] in the early 3070's. They rotated to [[Dromini VI]] in [[3073]] and faced the | + | 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> |
===Republic Era=== | ===Republic Era=== | ||
| − | The First continued to hold the Combine-Blakist Protectorate border throughout Operation SCOUR | + | 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> |
| − | 3085 | + | In 3085, they were garrisoning [[Bjarred]] and [[Salford]], acting as a quick-response force for the [[Pesht Military District]].<ref name=FM3085p51/> |
===Dark Age=== | ===Dark Age=== | ||
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> | 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> | ||
| − | 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> | + | 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== | ||
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> | 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> | ||
| − | In [[3050]] the commanding officer was ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Ishajii Michaels.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 42, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref> | + | In [[3050]], the commanding officer was ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Ishajii Michaels.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 42, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref> |
| − | 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> | + | 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> |
| − | As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was ''Tai-sa'' Kenta Kato.<ref name=FM3085p51>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 51, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | + | As of [[3085]], the commanding officer was ''Tai-sa'' Kenta Kato.<ref name=FM3085p51>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 51, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |
As of [[3145]] the commanding officer was ''Tai-sa'' Yaramiah Langenstein.<ref name=FM3145p66>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 66, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> | As of [[3145]] the commanding officer was ''Tai-sa'' Yaramiah Langenstein.<ref name=FM3145p66>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 66, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | 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-sa''s 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.<ref name=FMDC95/> | + | 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-sa''s 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.<ref name=FMDC95/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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History
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.[1] There, they destroyed the Raman Draconis March Militia and inflicted severe casualties on the Bremond Draconis March Militia.[2]
Fourth Succession War
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.[3]
War of 3039
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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.[4]
Operation Bulldog
Volunteers from the unit formed the The Swarm Provisional Company as part of Operation Bird Dog.[5] The 1st Amphigean also raided the world of Byesville, losing only a lance to enemy forces.[6]
Dominion War
The First Amphigean took the world of Dyev in the Lyons Thumb.[6]
Federated Suns Incursion
In 3066, the First Amphigean defeated the 1st Ceti Hussars on Kesai IV, bringing the planet into the Draconis Combine.[6]
Jihad
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.[7]
Republic Era
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.[8]
In 3085, they were garrisoning Bjarred and Salford, acting as a quick-response force for the Pesht Military District.[9]
Dark Age
The First Amphigean Light Assault Group joined the 2nd Amphigean Light Assault Group in battling the Nova Cat's 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.[10]
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.[11]
Officers
In 3025, the commanding officer was General Olivet Satterthwaite.[12][13]
In 3050, the commanding officer was Tai-sa Ishajii Michaels.[14]
As of 3059 to 3067, the commanding officer was commanded by Tai-sa Calvin Trueffeau.[4][15]
As of 3085, the commanding officer was Tai-sa Kenta Kato.[9]
As of 3145 the commanding officer was Tai-sa Yaramiah Langenstein.[16]
Tactics
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.[4]
Composition History
3025
1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[13]
- CO: General Olivet Satterthwaite
3040
1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[17]
3050
1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable) [18]
- CO: Tai-sa Ishajii Michaels
3054
1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[19]
- CO: Tai-sa Ishajii Michaels
3059
1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[4]
- CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Calvin Trueffeau
- XO Battalion: Tai-sa Nathaniel Two-Feathers
- 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Michael Larson
- 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Jerome Nishiura
Starwalkers (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)[4]
- Wing Commander: Sho-sa Lynette Susuma
45th Pesht Defenders (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[4]
- Armor Commander: Chu-sa William Brandhorst
Kilmarnock 4th Defense League (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[4]
- Troop Commander: Tai-sa Jack Ashton
3067
1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Elite/Reliable)[15]
- CO: Tai-sa Calvin Trueffeau
Starwalkers (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[15]
- CO: Sho-sa Trevor LaGaulle
Kilmarnock 4th Defense League (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[15]
- CO: Tai-sa Jack Ashton
3085
1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (Veteran/Reliable)[9]
- CO: Tai-sa Kenta Kato
Starwalkers (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)[9]
- CO: Sho-sa Katsuo Matsuoka
4th Kilmarnock Defense League (Regular/Questionable)[9]
- CO: Tai-sa Zosimos Gardener
3145
1st Amphigean Light Assault Group (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)[16]
- CO: Tai-sa Yaramiah Langenstein
Starwalkers (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[16]
- CO: Sho-sa Ashley Pate
4th Kilmarnock Defense League (Regular/Reliable)[16]
- CO: Tai-sa Kaoru Hagino
References
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 7
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 12
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 80, "Other Actions"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 95, "1st Amphigean Light Assault Group Unit Profile"
- ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 8
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 113, "1st Amphigean Light Assault"
- ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 18
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 48
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 51, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 36
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 62, "First Amphigean Light Assault Group"
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 7
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135, "Deployment Table"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 42, "DCMS Deployment Table"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Field Manual: Update, p. 118, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Field Manual: 3145, p. 66, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 139
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p.42
- ↑ Objective Raids, p.28
Bibliography
- 20 Year Update
- The Dragon Roars
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: 3145
- Field Manual: Draconis Combine
- Field Manual: Updates
- The Galtor Campaign
- Historical Turning Points: Galtor
- Field Report: DCMS
- Historical: War of 3039
- House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)
- NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1
- Objective Raids
- Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine