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| − | The Chesterton Voltigueurs was formed around [[2790]] by former soldiers of the [[Chesterton]] region who fled after the planet’s capture by [[Federated Suns]] forces in [[2750]].<ref>''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'', p. 82, History</ref> | + | The Chesterton Voltigueurs was formed around [[2790]] by former soldiers of the [[Chesterton]] region who fled after the planet’s capture by [[Federated Suns]] forces in [[2750]].<ref name="citation82">''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'', p. 82, History</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===First Succession War=== | ===First Succession War=== | ||
| − | The Voltigeurs first tasted combat fighting against [[House Kurita]] on [[Rio]] and [[Ronel]] in first half of the [[2800]]’s.<ref> | + | The Voltigeurs first tasted combat fighting against [[House Kurita]] on [[Rio]] and [[Ronel]] in first half of the [[2800]]’s.<ref name="citation82"></ref> |
| − | Later on [[Westphalia]] they defended the planet against the [[Freeman's Fanatics]] mercenary unit then in [[House Steiner|Steiner]] employ.<ref> | + | Later on [[Westphalia]] they defended the planet against the [[Freeman's Fanatics]] mercenary unit then in [[House Steiner|Steiner]] employ.<ref name="citation82"></ref> |
===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
| − | In [[2944]] the Voltigeurs met [[House Kurita]] forces on [[Epsilon Eridani]] and suffered serious losses but managed to capture a [[Leopard]] [[dropship]] and eventually win the day. <ref> | + | In [[2944]] the Voltigeurs met [[House Kurita]] forces on [[Epsilon Eridani]] and suffered serious losses but managed to capture a [[Leopard]] [[dropship]] and eventually win the day. <ref name="citation82"></ref> |
| − | The unit was badly mauled in [[2987]] while defending [[Tikonov]] against the attacking [[House Davion]]. <ref> | + | The unit was badly mauled in [[2987]] while defending [[Tikonov]] against the attacking [[House Davion]]. <ref name="citation82"></ref> In the end the invaders were defeated by the slimmest of margins. |
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
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===Composition=== | ===Composition=== | ||
| − | Primary BattleMech unit. Consisting of primary [[Shadow Hawk]] & [[Wasp]] BattleMechs.<ref> | + | Primary BattleMech unit. Consisting of primary [[Shadow Hawk]] & [[Wasp]] BattleMechs.<ref name="citation82"></ref> |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 19 September 2010
Template:InfoBoxStateUnit The Chesterton Voltigueurs was formed around 2790 by former soldiers of the Chesterton region who fled after the planet’s capture by Federated Suns forces in 2750.[1]
Contents
History
First Succession War
The Voltigeurs first tasted combat fighting against House Kurita on Rio and Ronel in first half of the 2800’s.[1]
Later on Westphalia they defended the planet against the Freeman's Fanatics mercenary unit then in Steiner employ.[1]
Third Succession War
In 2944 the Voltigeurs met House Kurita forces on Epsilon Eridani and suffered serious losses but managed to capture a Leopard dropship and eventually win the day. [1]
The unit was badly mauled in 2987 while defending Tikonov against the attacking House Davion. [1] In the end the invaders were defeated by the slimmest of margins.
Fourth Succession War
Defense of Tikonov
The Voltigeurs took moderate casualties in the failed defense of New Moscow on Tikonov when they battled the 3rd Crucis Lancers in October of 3026. [2]
Operation Riposte
All three regiments of the Chesterton Voltigeurs took part in the assault on New Aragon. The 1st suffered heavy losses attacking a supply depot and eventually surrendered when escape proved impossible.[3]
Officers
3025
- Unit Commander - Colonel Alana Dickersenn
- 1st Battalion - Major Athena Cochraine
- 2nd Battalion - Major Emmanuel Rinn
- 3rd Battalion - Major William Gazen
Unit Emblem
Crossed katana blades against a red field.
Composition
Primary BattleMech unit. Consisting of primary Shadow Hawk & Wasp BattleMechs.[1]
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 82, History
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 30, Other Actions on Tikonov
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 97, New Aragon