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History

Formation


Anton's Revolt

The First Atrean Dragoons were deployed on Sophie's World to delay the forces loyal to Anton Marik during his revolt. At that time the First Dragoons were a heavy regiment that specialized in defensive tactics.[1] Alongside the 6th Marik Militia and the Head Hunters mercenary regiment, the First Dragoons faced the rebel 3rd Marik Militia as well as Wolf's Dragoons Delta and Epsilon regiments.[2] This action by the First Atrean Dragoons was nothing more than an attempt by Janos' forces to buy time for a counterattack. After tying down forces loyal to Anton for several months, Jaime Wolf reassigned his Alpha regiment to support Delta and Epsilon. The First Atrean Dragoons tried to break out past Alpha regiment, but were unsuccessful. The Delta regiment smashed into the Atrean Dragoon's rear, and the Atrean Dragoons were forced to surrender. The survivors were rounded up and sent to prison camps on New Delos.[3]

4th Succession War


Andurien Secession

During the Andurien War, the First Atrean Dragoons was one of several units used to interdict supplies to the rebellious Duchy. Although they raided Shiro III and Conquista, they remained in reserve for the rest of the war.[4][5]

War of 3039


Operation Guerrero

Deployed to Asuncion during the Zion Crisis, the First ran into considerable resistance, including the murder of an entire infantry Squad which was patrolling the capital. The 'Mechs of the Dragoons were deployed in response, and the rebels escalated their attacks accordingly, until a mob stormed the Dragoons' compound on March 2, 3058, overrunning the infantry, and continuing despite numerous warning shots fired by the 'Mech Regiment. Eventually, two MechWarriors panicked, firing into the crowd, resulting in over two hundred civilian deaths. This incident became known as the Herat Massacre, and resulted in the First being rapidly pulled off the world.[5]

Despite being cleared of wrongdoing, the multiple investigations that occurred after the Herat Massacre resulted in very low morale for the entire unit. Tension between the First Dragoons and their supporting unit, Pfeister's Furies, led to increased friction between the two units.[6]

Operation Bulldog


Jihad

The First Atrean Dragoons attacked Zebebelgenubi in 3068, but were forced offworld in 3069.[7]

Officers

In 3025 the unit is commanded by Colonel Alicia Denichuk.[8]

As of 3050 to 3059 the Commanding Officer was Colonel John Orzehoskie[9][5]. He was still in command in 3067.[10]

Tactics

The First Atrean Dragoons prefer to engage enemy forces at long range, via LRMs, Arrow IV missiles, or artillery bombardments.[5]

Composition History

3025

1st Atrean Dragoons (Regular/Fanatical)[8]

  • CO: Colonel Alicia Denichuk

3050

1st Atrean Dragoons (Regular/Fanatical)[9]

  • CO: Colonel John Orzehoskie

3059

1st Atrean Dragoons (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[5]

- A heavy regiment, two lances of Ravens used as scouts and spotters

1st Atrean Dragoons Air Wing (Ogonodov's Defenders) (1 Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[5]

- Extensive use of heavy aerospace fighters

Pfeister's Furies (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[5]

  • Armor Commander: Colonel Kathryn Pfeister

- Formerly a mercenary unit, retains original organization including an armor Regiment, a Mechanized Infantry Battalion and two Lances of 'Mechs

92nd League Security Battalion (1 Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)[5]

  • Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Kurt Ondrusky

Notes

The unit's motto is "Decus et tutamen" (Honor and Defense).[5]

References

  1. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 23
  2. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 23
  3. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 24
  4. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 70
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 50, "1st Atrean Dragoons Profile"
  6. Field Manual: Updates, p. 147
  7. Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 30
  8. 8.0 8.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108, "FWL Deployment Table"
  9. 9.0 9.1 20 Year Update, p. 56, "FWLM Deployment Table"
  10. Field Manual: Updates, p. 147

Bibliography