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−	| image         = [[File:Canopian Cuirassiers 1st logo.jpg|150px|Insignia of the 1st Canopian Cuirassiers]]	+	| image   = [[File:1stcanopiancuirassiers.jpg]]
−	| Designation    = First Canopian Cuirassiers	+	|
−	| formed        = [[2580]]	+	;nickname
−	| Disbanded      =	+	: Defenders of Canopus
−	| Previous Designation =	+	: Centrella’s Cuirassiers (2765) <ref name=FR:2765Pp13/>
−	| Nickname      = Defenders of Canopus;<br />Centrella's Cuirassiers (2765)<ref name=FR:2765Pp13/>	+	| parent formation = [[Magistracy Royal Guards]]
−	| Affiliation    = Magistracy of Canopus	+	| formed  = [[2580]]
−	| Parent Command = [[Magistracy Royal Guards]]	+	| year    = 3067
−	| Sub-Command    =	+	| unitname = First Canopian Cuirassiers
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	==History==		==History==
	===Formation from Ashes of Destroyed Units===		===Formation from Ashes of Destroyed Units===
−	The 1st Canopians originated from one of the nameless ad hoc [[BattleMech]] [[battalion]]s that were put together after opening rounds of the [[Reunification War]] destroyed the original [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] units in [[2577]]. Its sister ad hoc battalion had resounding success against the Star League invaders. The MAF named their unit the [[Raventhir's Iron Hand|Magistracy Guards]], and so like them, this unit was originally given the unit name Canopian Cuirassiers. The unit didn't experience the same success as the Magistracy Guards, instead suffering a number of defeats up to its decommissioning at end of the war.{{cn}}	+	The 1st Canopians originated from one of the nameless ad-hoc [[BattleMech]] [[battalion]]s that were put together after opening rounds of the [[Reunification War]] destroyed original MAF units in [[2577]]. Its sister unit ad-hoc battalion had resounding success against the Star League invaders. MAF named their unit the [[Raventhir's Iron Hand|Magistracy Guards]], and so like them, the unit was originally given the unit name Canopian Cuirassiers. It was in hopes it being named would bring them success.  The unit didn't experience same success as then Magistracy Guards and experience number of defeats up to its decommissioned with other MAF units at end of the war.{{cn}}
	In 2765 the unit was stationed on [[Canopus IV]]. For several years the unit had five battalions, but two of these were stripped away in the 2730s to form the [[Second Canopian Cuirassiers]].<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 13</ref>		In 2765 the unit was stationed on [[Canopus IV]]. For several years the unit had five battalions, but two of these were stripped away in the 2730s to form the [[Second Canopian Cuirassiers]].<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 13</ref>
	===Recommissioning & Succession Wars===		===Recommissioning & Succession Wars===
−	After [[Magestrix]] [[Janina Centrella]] declared the Magistracy of Canopus independent of the Star League in [[2786]], the Canopian Cuirassiers were recommissioned into the MAF.<ref name=FMPp31/> Drawn into the Cuirassiers were some survivors from the former [[186th Mechanized Infantry Division]], a former [[Star League Defense Force]] [[division]]; approximately a regiment of personnel defected to the Magistracy from the 186th during the [[Periphery Uprising]], and those that survived the Uprising went on to form elements of both the Cuirassiers and the [[Magistracy Guards]].<ref name="FSWp34">''First Succession War'', p. 34: "Those Left Behind (Continued)"</ref> However the Cuirassiers did not see any action until [[2817]], when the unit fought renegade mercenaries on the world of [[Luxen]]. It participated in five other major engagements during the war, however, its sixth was a notable event.<ref name=FMPp31>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 31: "1st Canopian Cuirassiers Unit Profile"</ref>	+	After [[Magestrix]] [[Janina Centrella]] declared the Magistracy of Canopus independent of the Star League in [[2786]], the Canopian Cuirassiers were recommissioned into the MAF.<ref name=FMPp31/> Drawn into the Cuirassiers were some survivors from the former [[186th Mechanized Infantry Division]], a former [[Star League Defense Force]] [[division]]; approximately a regiment of personnel defected to the Magistracy from the 186th during the [[Periphery Uprising]], and those that survived the Uprising went on to form elements of both the Cuirassiers and the [[Magistracy Guards]].<ref name="FSWp34">''First Succession War'', p. 34, "Those Left Behind (Continued)"</ref> However the Cuirassiers did not see any action until [[2817]], when the unit fought renegade mercenaries on the world of [[Luxen]]. It participated in five other major engagements during the war, however, its sixth was a notable event.<ref name=FMPp31>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 31, "1st Canopian Cuirassiers Unit Profile"</ref>
−	In [[3012]] the [[Red Chasseurs]] of [[I Corps (Taurian Concordat)|Taurian I Corps]] raided [[New Abilene]], overwhelming the local militia forces there. The Cuirassiers were stranded one jump away when their JumpShip's helium seal had blown. The unit managed to make repairs and dropped into the Red Chasseurs' fortified defenses. In what has been described as the Cuirassiers' finest moment, the unit drove into the Taurians and forced them from the world.<ref name=FMPp31/>	+	In [[3012]] the [[Red Chasseurs]] of [[I Corps (Taurian Concordat)|Taurian I Corps]] had raided [[New Abilene]], overwhelming the local militia forces there. One system away, was the Cuirassiers whose JumpShip's helium seal had blown were stranded, unable to arrive. The unit managed to make repairs and dropped into the Red Chasseurs' fortified defenses. What has been described as the Cuirassiers' finest moment, the unit drove into the Taurians and forced them from the world.<ref name=FMPp31/>
−	In [[3034]], the 1st Canopian Cuirassiers (along with Raventhir's Iron Hand) were the garrison force for the Canopian homeworld of Canopus IV during the Andurien Crisis. When the war wound down, Canopian forces were largely defeated and being driven out of Liao space. Later in the year, the famed [[4th McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] regiment, operating on secret orders from Romano Liao, made its way into Canopian space in secret and caught [[Canopus]] by surprise. The mercenaries executed a daring and risky high drop from orbit right into the middle of the capital, and then brought in their [[DropShip]]s as backup. The Cuirassiers and Iron Hand were quickly overrun by the elite Liao mercenaries who then proceeded to raze the capital. Only the arrival of [[Emma Centrella]] and her personal guard are able to prevent the complete collapse of the Canopian defenders and stabilize their defenses. It still took two more days of heavy fighting before the Liao mercenaries withdrew, but not before they had left the Canopus's most important industrial and government sectors completely razed.<ref>McCarron's Armored Cavalry (sourcebook)</ref>	+	The unit is noted for its actions in 3058 against the Blakist funded pirates of [[Astrokaszy]], while under the command of [[Major]] [[Danai Centrella]].<ref name=FMPp31/>
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−	The unit is noted for its actions in 3058 against the [[Word of Blake|Blakist]]-funded pirates of [[Astrokaszy]], while under the command of [[Major]] [[Danai Centrella]].<ref name=FMPp31/>
	===Operation Bulldog===		===Operation Bulldog===
−	Late in [[3059]] the 1st Canopian Cuirassiers were chosen by [[House Liao]] Chancellor [[Sun Tzu Liao|Liao]] to participate with four other Capellan regiments in the new [[2nd Star League|Star League's]] [[Operation Bulldog]]. During Operation Bulldog the Cuirassiers joined with the [[8th Dieron Regulars]], [[St. Ives Cheveau-Légers]], and [[11th Alshain Avengers]] to defend [[Meinacos]] from the Smoke Jaguar's 267th Battle Cluster. The Eighth Dieron drove into the 267th Cluster's flank, while the 11th Alshain distracted them and the Canopian Cuirassiers cut off the Clan unit's retreat. After the Avengers refused to disengage, the Cuirassiers advanced to support them against the Clan unit.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 41</ref>	+	Late in [[3059]] the 1st Canopian Cuirassiers were chosen by [[House Liao]] Chancellor [[Sun Tzu Liao|Liao]] to participate with four other Capellan regiments in the new [[2nd Star League|Star League's]] [[Operation Bulldog]]. During Operation Bulldog the Cuirassiers joined with the [[8th Dieron Regulars]], [[St. Ives Cheveau Legers]], and [[11th Alshain Avengers]] to defend [[Meinacos]] from the Smoke Jaguar's 267th Battle Cluster. The Eighth Dieron drove into the 267th Cluster's flank, while the 11th Alshain distracted them and the Canopian Cuirassiers cut off the Clan unit's retreat. After the Avengers refused to disengage, the Cuirassiers advanced to support them against the Clan unit.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 41</ref>
−	The Cuirassiers later traveled with [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] to [[Strana Mechty]] for a [[Trial of Refusal]]. The unit commander and [[Heir apparent|heir apparent]] to the throne of the Magistracy died in one of the battles that led to Inner Sphere victory. The Cuirassiers' involvement in Operation Bulldog made it the only Canopian regiment to have salvaged Clan equipment.<ref name=FMUp190>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 190: "Magistracy Royal Guards"</ref>	+	The Cuirassiers later traveled with [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] to [[Strana Mechty]] for Trial of Refusal. The unit commander and [[Heir-apparent|heir-apparent]] to the throne of Magistracy died in one of the battles that led to Inner Sphere victory. The Cuirassiers' involvement in Operation Bulldog, made it the only regiment to have salvaged Clan equipment.<ref name=FMUp190>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 190, "Magistracy Royal Guards"</ref>
	===3060s===		===3060s===
−	In the late 3060s, the unit had not seen much of way of combat except for pirate raids on [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]], [[Fronc Reaches]], and [[Taurian Concordat|Concordat]] borders.<ref name=FMUp190/> The unit's [[Infantry]] and [[Combat Vehicle|Armor]] assets were stationed on [[Fanardir]] with half of its 'Mech assets as of [[3067]], while the remaining forces were found on [[Canopus IV]].<ref name=FMUp201>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 201: "MAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>	+	In the late 3060s, the unit had not seen much of way of combat except for pirate raids on [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]], [[Fronc Reaches]], and [[Taurian Concordat|Concordat]] borders.<ref name=FMUp190/> The unit's Infantry and Armor assets were station on [[Fanardir]] with half of its 'Mech assets as of [[3067]], while the remaining forces were found on [[Canopus IV]].<ref name=FMUp201>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 201, "MAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
	===Jihad===		===Jihad===
−	During the [[Jihad]] the First Cuirassiers were stationed on [[Canopus]] where they faced the Word of Blake directly. Unlike Raventhir's Iron Hand, the First was able to escape total destruction. Under the strategic command of [[Hadji Doru]], the First Cuirassiers resisted the Blakists for years until eventually driving them off Canopus. The First became one of the most highly decorated units in the MAF, receiving the [[Ribbon of the Magestrix]].<ref name=fm3085>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 138</ref>	+	During the [[Jihad]] the First Cuirassiers were stationed on [[Canopus]]. There they faced the Word of Blake directly. Unlike [[Raventhir's Iron Hand]] the First was able to escape total destruction. Under the strategic command of [[Hadji Doru]] the First Cuirassiers resisted the Blakists for years until eventually driving them off Canopus. The First became one of the most highly decorated units in the MAF, receiving the Ribbon of the Magestrix.<ref name=fm3085>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 138</ref>
	===Dark Age===		===Dark Age===
−	Elements of the First Canopian Cuirassiers were used as a recruiting tool for the MAF during the [[Dark Age]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 24</ref> After the world of [[Thurrock]] chose to rejoin the Magistracy, it was deemed a significant enough asset that the First were assigned to protect the world. Thurrock was a Magistracy world prior to the Reunification War, but was claimed by the [[Free Worlds League]] as a part of the enforced peace. Thurrock had benefited from three hundred years of investment from the League, and while it was unlikely to be raided by the [[Duchy of Andurien]] given the cordial relations between the Duchy and the Magistracy, other former League worlds attacked Thurrock frequently enough to keep the First busy.<ref name="FM:3145p191">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 191: "Magistracy Royal Guards Brigade"</ref>	+	Elements of the First Canopian Cuirassiers were used as a recruiting tool for the MAF during the [[Dark Age]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 24</ref> After the world of [[Thurrock]] chose to rejoin the Magistracy - Thurrock having been a Magistracy world prior to the Reunification War but which was claimed by the [[Free Worlds League]] as a part of the enforced peace - it was deemed a significant enough asset that the First were assigned to protect the world. Thurrock had benefitted from three hundred years of investment from the League, and while it was unlikely to be raided by the [[Duchy of Andurien]] given the cordial relations between the Duchy and the Magistracy, other former League worlds attacked Thurrock frequently enough to keep the First busy.<ref name="FM:3145p191">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 191, "Magistracy Royal Guards Brigade"</ref>
	==Officers==		==Officers==
−	{| class="wikitable"	+	As of [[3025]] the commanding officer of the unit was [[Major]] Alexandra Vakirrov.<ref name=TPp99>''The Periphery (1988)'', p. 99, "Unit Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
−	|-	+
−	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank	+	As of [[3050]] to [[3054]] the commanding officer was Major Margaret Zachara.<ref name=20Yp78>''20 Year Update'', p. 78, "MAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp47>''Objective Raids'', p. 47, "MAF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
−	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name	+
−	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command	+	As of [[3058]] the commanding officer of the unit was Major [[Danai Centrella]].<ref name=FMPp31/>
−	|-	+
−	| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Canopian Cuirassiers'''	+	As of [[3064]] to [[3079]] the commanding officer of the unit was [[Colonel]] Lane Meisel.<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/> Colonel Meisel became the most highly decorated veteran of the [[Jihad]], receiving both the [[Fist of Raventhir]] and the [[Ruby Canopus Cluster]], but without having to pay the "donation" that normally accompanies that award.<ref name=fm3085/>
−	|-	+
−	| [[Major]]||[[Alexandra Vakirrov]]||[[3025]]<ref name=TPp99>''The Periphery (1988)'', p. 99: "Unit Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>	+	As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was Colonel Candace Clifford.<ref name=FM3085p149>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 149, "MAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
−	|-	+
−	| Major||[[Margaret Zachara]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20Yp78>''20 Year Update'', p. 78: "MAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp47>''Objective Raids'', p. 47: "MAF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>	+	In [[3145]] the commanding officer is Colonel Chet Davids.<ref name=FM:3145p200>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 200, "Magistracy Royal Guards"</ref>
−	|-
−	| Major||[[Danai Centrella]]||[[3058]]<ref name=FMPp31/>
−	|-
−	| [[Colonel]]||[[Lane Meisel]]||[[3064]] - [[3079]]<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/>
−	|-
−	| Colonel||[[Candace Clifford]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p149>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 149: "MAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
−	|-
−	| Colonel||[[Chet Davids]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM:3145p200>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 200: "Magistracy Royal Guards"</ref>
−	|-
−	|}
	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
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	==Composition History==		==Composition History==
	===2765===		===2765===
−	'''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FR:2765Pp13>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 13: "Magistracy Royal Guards - Regimental Status"</ref>	+	'''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FR:2765Pp13>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 13, "Magistracy Royal Guards - Regimental Status"</ref>
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	:- At this point in time the First Cuirassiers was stationed on [[Canopus IV]].<ref name=FR:2765Pp13/>		:- At this point in time the First Cuirassiers was stationed on [[Canopus IV]].<ref name=FR:2765Pp13/>
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−	=== 2786 - 2821===
−	'''1st Canopian Cuirassiers ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=1SWp140>''First Succession War'', p. 140</ref>
−	: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Canopus IV]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 42 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Canopus IV]].<ref name=1SWp140/>
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−	=== 2830 ===
−	'''1st Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp100>''Second Succession War'', p. 100</ref>
−	: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Canopus IV]] with an operational readiness of 84 percent.<ref name=2SWp100/>
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−	=== 2864 ===
−	'''1st Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp100/>
−	: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Canopus IV]] with an operational readiness of 27 percent.<ref name=2SWp100/>
	===3025===		===3025===
	'''Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=TPp99/>		'''Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=TPp99/>
	* CO: Major [[Alexandra Vakirrov]]		* CO: Major [[Alexandra Vakirrov]]
−
−	=== 3028 ===
−	'''1st Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=HBSp87/>
−	:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Canopus IV]].<ref name=HBSp87>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 87</ref>
	===3050-3054===		===3050-3054===
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	'''First Armor Guard''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/>		'''First Armor Guard''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/>
−	* Armor Commander: Colonel Carla Marx	+	* Armor Commander: Colonel Carla Marx
	'''First Infantry Guard''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/>		'''First Infantry Guard''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/>
	* Infantry Commander: Major Juliet Tompson		* Infantry Commander: Major Juliet Tompson
−	- Supported by [[battle armor]]	+	- Supported by [[Battle Armor]]
	===3079===		===3079===
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	===3085===		===3085===
−	'''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/>	+	'''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/>
	* CO: Colonel Candace Clifford		* CO: Colonel Candace Clifford
	'''First Cuirassiers Air Guard''' (1 [[Squad]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/>		'''First Cuirassiers Air Guard''' (1 [[Squad]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/>
−	* CO: Commander Wil Cary	+	* CO: Commander Wil Cary
−	'''First Cuirassiers Armor Guard''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/>	+	'''First Cuirassiers Armor Guard''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/>
−	* CO: Colonel Lothaire Gomulka	+	* CO: Colonel Lothaire Gomulka
−	'''First Cuirassiers Infantry Guard''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/>	+	'''First Cuirassiers Infantry Guard''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/>
−	* CO: Colonel Chet Denholm	+	* CO: Colonel Chet Denholm
	===3145===		===3145===
	'''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>		'''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
−	* CO: Colonel [[Chet Davids]]	+	* CO: Colonel Chet Davids
	'''First Cuirassiers Air Guard''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>		'''First Cuirassiers Air Guard''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
−	* CO: Major [[Jolie Bassett]]	+	* CO: Major Jolie Bassett
	'''First Cuirassiers Armor Guard''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>		'''First Cuirassiers Armor Guard''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
−	* CO: Colonel [[Kimberly Kunkel]]	+	* CO: Colonel Kimberly Kunkel
	'''First Cuirassiers Infantry Guard''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>		'''First Cuirassiers Infantry Guard''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
−	* CO: Colonel [[Vinnie Parham]]	+	* CO: Colonel Vinnie Parham
	:- At this point no element of the First could muster more than seventy percent of full strength.<ref name=FM:3145p200/>		:- At this point no element of the First could muster more than seventy percent of full strength.<ref name=FM:3145p200/>
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		+	==Notes==
	==References==		==References==
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	==Bibliography==		==Bibliography==
−	<div class="desktop-3-col">	+	*''[[20 Year Update]]''
−	* ''[[20 Year Update]]''	+	*''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
−	* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''	+	*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
−	* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''	+	*''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
−	* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''	+	*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
−	* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''	+	*''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]''
−	* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''	+	*''[[Field Report: Periphery]]''
−	* ''[[Field Report: Periphery]]''	+	* ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]''
−	* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]''	+	*''[[Objective Raids]]''
−	* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''	+	*''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
−	* ''[[Objective Raids]]''	+	*''[[The Periphery (1988)]]''
−	* ''[[The Periphery (1988)]]''	+	*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
−	* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
−	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
−	</div>
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{{infoBoxStateUnit | image = [[File:1stcanopiancuirassiers.jpg]] | ;nickname : Defenders of Canopus : Centrella’s Cuirassiers (2765) <ref name=FR:2765Pp13/> | parent formation = [[Magistracy Royal Guards]] | formed = [[2580]] | year = 3067 | unitname = First Canopian Cuirassiers }} ==History== ===Formation from Ashes of Destroyed Units=== The 1st Canopians originated from one of the nameless ad-hoc [[BattleMech]] [[battalion]]s that were put together after opening rounds of the [[Reunification War]] destroyed original MAF units in [[2577]]. Its sister unit ad-hoc battalion had resounding success against the Star League invaders. MAF named their unit the [[Raventhir's Iron Hand|Magistracy Guards]], and so like them, the unit was originally given the unit name Canopian Cuirassiers. It was in hopes it being named would bring them success. The unit didn't experience same success as then Magistracy Guards and experience number of defeats up to its decommissioned with other MAF units at end of the war.{{cn}} In 2765 the unit was stationed on [[Canopus IV]]. For several years the unit had five battalions, but two of these were stripped away in the 2730s to form the [[Second Canopian Cuirassiers]].<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 13</ref> ===Recommissioning & Succession Wars=== After [[Magestrix]] [[Janina Centrella]] declared the Magistracy of Canopus independent of the Star League in [[2786]], the Canopian Cuirassiers were recommissioned into the MAF.<ref name=FMPp31/> Drawn into the Cuirassiers were some survivors from the former [[186th Mechanized Infantry Division]], a former [[Star League Defense Force]] [[division]]; approximately a regiment of personnel defected to the Magistracy from the 186th during the [[Periphery Uprising]], and those that survived the Uprising went on to form elements of both the Cuirassiers and the [[Magistracy Guards]].<ref name="FSWp34">''First Succession War'', p. 34, "Those Left Behind (Continued)"</ref> However the Cuirassiers did not see any action until [[2817]], when the unit fought renegade mercenaries on the world of [[Luxen]]. It participated in five other major engagements during the war, however, its sixth was a notable event.<ref name=FMPp31>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 31, "1st Canopian Cuirassiers Unit Profile"</ref> In [[3012]] the [[Red Chasseurs]] of [[I Corps (Taurian Concordat)|Taurian I Corps]] had raided [[New Abilene]], overwhelming the local militia forces there. One system away, was the Cuirassiers whose JumpShip's helium seal had blown were stranded, unable to arrive. The unit managed to make repairs and dropped into the Red Chasseurs' fortified defenses. What has been described as the Cuirassiers' finest moment, the unit drove into the Taurians and forced them from the world.<ref name=FMPp31/> The unit is noted for its actions in 3058 against the Blakist funded pirates of [[Astrokaszy]], while under the command of [[Major]] [[Danai Centrella]].<ref name=FMPp31/> ===Operation Bulldog=== Late in [[3059]] the 1st Canopian Cuirassiers were chosen by [[House Liao]] Chancellor [[Sun Tzu Liao|Liao]] to participate with four other Capellan regiments in the new [[2nd Star League|Star League's]] [[Operation Bulldog]]. During Operation Bulldog the Cuirassiers joined with the [[8th Dieron Regulars]], [[St. Ives Cheveau Legers]], and [[11th Alshain Avengers]] to defend [[Meinacos]] from the Smoke Jaguar's 267th Battle Cluster. The Eighth Dieron drove into the 267th Cluster's flank, while the 11th Alshain distracted them and the Canopian Cuirassiers cut off the Clan unit's retreat. After the Avengers refused to disengage, the Cuirassiers advanced to support them against the Clan unit.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 41</ref> The Cuirassiers later traveled with [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] to [[Strana Mechty]] for Trial of Refusal. The unit commander and [[Heir-apparent|heir-apparent]] to the throne of Magistracy died in one of the battles that led to Inner Sphere victory. The Cuirassiers' involvement in Operation Bulldog, made it the only regiment to have salvaged Clan equipment.<ref name=FMUp190>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 190, "Magistracy Royal Guards"</ref> ===3060s=== In the late 3060s, the unit had not seen much of way of combat except for pirate raids on [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]], [[Fronc Reaches]], and [[Taurian Concordat|Concordat]] borders.<ref name=FMUp190/> The unit's Infantry and Armor assets were station on [[Fanardir]] with half of its 'Mech assets as of [[3067]], while the remaining forces were found on [[Canopus IV]].<ref name=FMUp201>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 201, "MAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> ===Jihad=== During the [[Jihad]] the First Cuirassiers were stationed on [[Canopus]]. There they faced the Word of Blake directly. Unlike [[Raventhir's Iron Hand]] the First was able to escape total destruction. Under the strategic command of [[Hadji Doru]] the First Cuirassiers resisted the Blakists for years until eventually driving them off Canopus. The First became one of the most highly decorated units in the MAF, receiving the Ribbon of the Magestrix.<ref name=fm3085>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 138</ref> ===Dark Age=== Elements of the First Canopian Cuirassiers were used as a recruiting tool for the MAF during the [[Dark Age]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 24</ref> After the world of [[Thurrock]] chose to rejoin the Magistracy - Thurrock having been a Magistracy world prior to the Reunification War but which was claimed by the [[Free Worlds League]] as a part of the enforced peace - it was deemed a significant enough asset that the First were assigned to protect the world. Thurrock had benefitted from three hundred years of investment from the League, and while it was unlikely to be raided by the [[Duchy of Andurien]] given the cordial relations between the Duchy and the Magistracy, other former League worlds attacked Thurrock frequently enough to keep the First busy.<ref name="FM:3145p191">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 191, "Magistracy Royal Guards Brigade"</ref> ==Officers== As of [[3025]] the commanding officer of the unit was [[Major]] Alexandra Vakirrov.<ref name=TPp99>''The Periphery (1988)'', p. 99, "Unit Deployment Table - 3025"</ref> As of [[3050]] to [[3054]] the commanding officer was Major Margaret Zachara.<ref name=20Yp78>''20 Year Update'', p. 78, "MAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp47>''Objective Raids'', p. 47, "MAF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref> As of [[3058]] the commanding officer of the unit was Major [[Danai Centrella]].<ref name=FMPp31/> As of [[3064]] to [[3079]] the commanding officer of the unit was [[Colonel]] Lane Meisel.<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/> Colonel Meisel became the most highly decorated veteran of the [[Jihad]], receiving both the [[Fist of Raventhir]] and the [[Ruby Canopus Cluster]], but without having to pay the "donation" that normally accompanies that award.<ref name=fm3085/> As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was Colonel Candace Clifford.<ref name=FM3085p149>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 149, "MAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> In [[3145]] the commanding officer is Colonel Chet Davids.<ref name=FM:3145p200>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 200, "Magistracy Royal Guards"</ref> ==Tactics== The unit specialized in combat drops and displayed excellent salvage abilities.<ref name=FMUp201/> ==Composition History== ===2765=== '''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FR:2765Pp13>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 13, "Magistracy Royal Guards - Regimental Status"</ref> :- At this point in time the First Cuirassiers was stationed on [[Canopus IV]].<ref name=FR:2765Pp13/> ===3025=== '''Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=TPp99/> * CO: Major [[Alexandra Vakirrov]] ===3050-3054=== '''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=20Yp78/><ref name=ORp47/> * CO: Major Margaret Zachara ===3064-3067=== '''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/> * CO: Colonel Lane Meisel :*XO/1st Battalion: [[Force Major]] Shou Priest * 2nd Battalion: Major Mart Gemmel * 3rd Battalion: Major Candace Clifford '''First Air Guard''' (Air Lance/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/> * Wing Commander: [[Captain#Magistracy of Canopus|Commander]] Tel Armani '''First Armor Guard''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/> * Armor Commander: Colonel Carla Marx '''First Infantry Guard''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMPp31/><ref name=FMUp201/> * Infantry Commander: Major Juliet Tompson - Supported by [[Battle Armor]] ===3079=== After the [[Jihad]] the First Cuirassiers were reduced to forty percent of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name=FRP10>''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 10</ref> ===3085=== '''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/> * CO: Colonel Candace Clifford '''First Cuirassiers Air Guard''' (1 [[Squad]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/> * CO: Commander Wil Cary '''First Cuirassiers Armor Guard''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/> * CO: Colonel Lothaire Gomulka '''First Cuirassiers Infantry Guard''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p149/> * CO: Colonel Chet Denholm ===3145=== '''First Canopian Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/> * CO: Colonel Chet Davids '''First Cuirassiers Air Guard''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/> * CO: Major Jolie Bassett '''First Cuirassiers Armor Guard''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/> * CO: Colonel Kimberly Kunkel '''First Cuirassiers Infantry Guard''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p200/> * CO: Colonel Vinnie Parham :- At this point no element of the First could muster more than seventy percent of full strength.<ref name=FM:3145p200/> ==Notes== ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== *''[[20 Year Update]]'' *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' *''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' *''[[Field Report: Periphery]]'' * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]'' *''[[Objective Raids]]'' *''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' *''[[The Periphery (1988)]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' [[Category:Magistracy of Canopus Commands|Magistracy Royal Guards, 1st Canopian Cuirassiers]]

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