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| nickname = McGillaray's Legion | | nickname = McGillaray's Legion | ||
| parent formation = [[6th Army (ComStar)|6th Army]] | | parent formation = [[6th Army (ComStar)|6th Army]] | ||
| − | | formed = 2933 | + | | formed = [[2933]] |
| year = 3067 | | year = 3067 | ||
| unitname = 1st Division [[Level IV]]-xi | | unitname = 1st Division [[Level IV]]-xi | ||
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| − | As well as being the first [[Com Guard]] unit formed, the '''1st Division''' | + | As well as being the first [[Com Guard]] unit formed, the '''1st Division''' was among the most active units in the both secret and public phases of [[ComStar]]'s military history. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | While formed in [[2933]], the 1st Division and the Milita as a whole first saw action in [[2979]] during the so-called [[Tripitz Affair]], the Order's attempt to prevent the [[Taurian Concordat]] from recovering an ancient ''[[Black Lion]]''-class battlecruiser, the ''SLS Tripitz'', in orbit around [[New Vandenburg]]. The 1st Division were ordered to destroy the ship, painting their equipment stark white to prevent any link to the Order. Despite their lack of practical combat experience, the 1st's advanced Star League-era equipment allowed them to defeat the Taurian forces in under an hour with only three deaths, before obliterating the WarShip. <ref name=CS-46>''ComStar'', p. 46 "The Tripitz Affair"</ref> The 1st's success earned them new respect from the the Order and [[Primus of ComStar|Primus]] [[Yin Takami]] specifically, who authorized an expansion of the Milita's 'Mech element based on their actions. <ref name=FMCS-13>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 13 "The Com Guards - Bait and Switch"</ref> | |
| − | The 1st again saw combat in [[3004]] when they were ordered by then Primus [[Allen Rusenstein]] to exterminate the pirate band commanded by "Black" Jack McGirk, which had previously been supported by the Order as part of the so called [[Jolly Roger Affair]] but had since turned rogue. Tracking the pirates to the unmapped world of [[Trisha]], the 1st fought against McGirk's band for the better part of three days. While the 1st successfully completed their mission, the greater combat experience of the pirates gave them a 2.3 to 1 kill ratio against the still relatively untested ComStar forces. <ref name= | + | The 1st again saw combat in [[3004]] when they were ordered by then Primus [[Allen Rusenstein]] to exterminate the pirate band commanded by "Black" Jack McGirk, which had previously been supported by the Order as part of the so called [[Jolly Roger Affair]] but had since turned rogue. Tracking the pirates to the unmapped world of [[Trisha]], the 1st fought against McGirk's band for the better part of three days. While the 1st successfully completed their mission, the greater combat experience of the pirates gave them a 2.3 to 1 kill ratio against the still relatively untested ComStar forces. <ref name=CS-49>''ComStar'', p. 49 "The Jolly Roger Affair"</ref> <ref name=FMCS-13/> |
| − | + | Prior to the initial [[Clan Invasion]], the elite ranked 1st Division was known by the nickname of ''Strong Retaliation'' and assigned to the [[6th Army (ComStar)|6th Army]]. Then a IV-pi based formation, the 1st's headquarters world was [[Oriente]] in the [[Free Worlds League]]. <ref name=20YU-70>''20-Year Update'', p. 70, "6th V-pi"</ref> | |
| − | As part of the Sixth Army, during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]] the 1st fought against [[Clan Steel Viper|Clans Steel Viper]] and [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear]], most notably launching strikes on the Steel Viper's supply lines <ref name= | + | As part of the Sixth Army, during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]] the 1st fought against [[Clan Steel Viper|Clans Steel Viper]] and [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear]], most notably launching strikes on the Steel Viper's supply lines. Expecting the defending second-line [[2nd Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|2nd Fang Provisional Garrison Cluster]] to be easy prey, the 1st launched a three prong strike at the supply trains heading towards the beleaguered [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Alpha]] and [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Galaxies]] in Devil's Bath. While the 1st was victorious, the warriors of the 2nd Fang were worthy opponents and inflicted horrendous losses on the division.<ref name=T-79>''Tukayyid'', pp. 79, 83-84 "Clan Steel Viper - Cutting off Supplies (13)"</ref> <ref name=ER3052-30>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 30-31 "Factions - ComStar - First Division (Strong Retaliation)"</ref> The effective leadership of Precentor McGillary during the battle led the 1st to adopt the nickname of ''McGillaray's Legion'', one of the few times a Com Guard unit has been named for its commander. <ref name=FMCS-31>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 31 "6th Army V-kappa: Grim Defiance"</ref> |
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| + | Unable to return to their original posting in the Free Worlds League after the [[ComStar Schism]], elite 1st remained with the Sixth Army and transferred its headquarters to [[Hall]] in the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. <ref name=CS-85>''ComStar'', p. 85, "6th Army V-Kappa (Grim Defiance, Procyon Theatre, from 6 to 7 on the "Inner Sphere Clock")"</ref> With the [[Free Worlds League Military]] recapturing many nearby worlds during [[Operation Guerrero]] and with a growing pirate threat on the [[Draconis Combine|Combine]]-[[Periphery]] border, the now IV-xi based 1st's headquarters was moved to [[Rockland]] after [[Operation Bulldog]]. In [[3061]], Precentor McGillaray sent Legion Beta [[Level III]] into the Periphery to try and identify and neutralize these pirates, but contact with the unit was lost. <ref name=FMCS-31/> By [[3067]] the situation remained unchanged as continuous raids wore down the unit. Precentor McGillaray became convinced that raiders success against one of the Com Guard's most elite units indicated they are too well trained and equipped to be pirates, but attempts identify the House or Clan sponsoring them as well the 1st's attempts at locating the pirate bases had been unsuccessful. <ref name=FMU-87>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 87, 98 "6th Army V-Kappa (Grim Defiance)"</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | Peter McGillaray was assigned command of the 1st in the first public unveiling of the Guards in the 3040's, continuing in this position during the terrible fighting on Tukayyid and beyond. The respect for their commanding officer and his skills is reflected in the unit's nickname. | + | Precentor [[Peter McGillaray]] was assigned command of the 1st in the first public unveiling of the Guards in the 3040's, continuing in this position during the terrible fighting on Tukayyid and beyond. The respect for their commanding officer and his skills is reflected in the unit's nickname. <ref name=20YU-70/> <ref name=T-79/> <ref name=CS-85/> <ref name=FMCS-31/> <ref name=FMU-87/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
| − | *''Legion Alpha'' [[Level III|III]]-nu: [[Demi-Precentor]] XII | + | ===3062<ref name=FMCS-31/>=== |
| − | *''Legion Beta'' III-mu - Suspected lost: Demi-Precentor XI | + | *''Legion Alpha'' [[Level III|III]]-nu: [[Demi-Precentor]] XII Kathy Issel |
| − | *''Legion Gamma'' III-xi: Demi-Precentor XV | + | *''Legion Beta'' III-mu - Suspected lost: Demi-Precentor XI John Lemein |
| − | *''Legion Delta'' III-pi: Demi-Precentor IX | + | *''Legion Gamma'' III-xi: Demi-Precentor XV Amit Singh |
| − | *''Legion Epsilon'' III-omicron: Demi-Precentor XIV | + | *''Legion Delta'' III-pi: Demi-Precentor IX Jesus Martinez |
| − | *''Legion Zeta'' III-xi: Demi-Precentor X | + | *''Legion Epsilon'' III-omicron: Demi-Precentor XIV Kevin T. Stein |
| + | *''Legion Zeta'' III-xi: Demi-Precentor X Gregory White | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *The insignia of the 1st Division is a helmet of a Roman soldier resting atop a large marble pillar. | + | *The insignia of the 1st Division is a helmet of a Roman soldier resting atop a large marble pillar. <ref name=FMCS-31/> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[20-Year Update]]'' | ||
| + | *[[ComStar (sourcebook)|''ComStar'']] | ||
| + | *''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
| + | *[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|''Tukayyid'']] | ||
[[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 001st]] | [[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 001st]] | ||
Revision as of 05:33, 19 March 2011
As well as being the first Com Guard unit formed, the 1st Division was among the most active units in the both secret and public phases of ComStar's military history.
Contents
History
While formed in 2933, the 1st Division and the Milita as a whole first saw action in 2979 during the so-called Tripitz Affair, the Order's attempt to prevent the Taurian Concordat from recovering an ancient Black Lion-class battlecruiser, the SLS Tripitz, in orbit around New Vandenburg. The 1st Division were ordered to destroy the ship, painting their equipment stark white to prevent any link to the Order. Despite their lack of practical combat experience, the 1st's advanced Star League-era equipment allowed them to defeat the Taurian forces in under an hour with only three deaths, before obliterating the WarShip. [1] The 1st's success earned them new respect from the the Order and Primus Yin Takami specifically, who authorized an expansion of the Milita's 'Mech element based on their actions. [2]
The 1st again saw combat in 3004 when they were ordered by then Primus Allen Rusenstein to exterminate the pirate band commanded by "Black" Jack McGirk, which had previously been supported by the Order as part of the so called Jolly Roger Affair but had since turned rogue. Tracking the pirates to the unmapped world of Trisha, the 1st fought against McGirk's band for the better part of three days. While the 1st successfully completed their mission, the greater combat experience of the pirates gave them a 2.3 to 1 kill ratio against the still relatively untested ComStar forces. [3] [2]
Prior to the initial Clan Invasion, the elite ranked 1st Division was known by the nickname of Strong Retaliation and assigned to the 6th Army. Then a IV-pi based formation, the 1st's headquarters world was Oriente in the Free Worlds League. [4]
As part of the Sixth Army, during the Battle of Tukayyid the 1st fought against Clans Steel Viper and Ghost Bear, most notably launching strikes on the Steel Viper's supply lines. Expecting the defending second-line 2nd Fang Provisional Garrison Cluster to be easy prey, the 1st launched a three prong strike at the supply trains heading towards the beleaguered Alpha and Gamma Galaxies in Devil's Bath. While the 1st was victorious, the warriors of the 2nd Fang were worthy opponents and inflicted horrendous losses on the division.[5] [6] The effective leadership of Precentor McGillary during the battle led the 1st to adopt the nickname of McGillaray's Legion, one of the few times a Com Guard unit has been named for its commander. [7]
Unable to return to their original posting in the Free Worlds League after the ComStar Schism, elite 1st remained with the Sixth Army and transferred its headquarters to Hall in the Federated Commonwealth. [8] With the Free Worlds League Military recapturing many nearby worlds during Operation Guerrero and with a growing pirate threat on the Combine-Periphery border, the now IV-xi based 1st's headquarters was moved to Rockland after Operation Bulldog. In 3061, Precentor McGillaray sent Legion Beta Level III into the Periphery to try and identify and neutralize these pirates, but contact with the unit was lost. [7] By 3067 the situation remained unchanged as continuous raids wore down the unit. Precentor McGillaray became convinced that raiders success against one of the Com Guard's most elite units indicated they are too well trained and equipped to be pirates, but attempts identify the House or Clan sponsoring them as well the 1st's attempts at locating the pirate bases had been unsuccessful. [9]
Officers
Precentor Peter McGillaray was assigned command of the 1st in the first public unveiling of the Guards in the 3040's, continuing in this position during the terrible fighting on Tukayyid and beyond. The respect for their commanding officer and his skills is reflected in the unit's nickname. [4] [5] [8] [7] [9]
Tactics
The 1st Division have formed the basis of all Guards and the basic tactics they established went on to influence the organization as a whole. As the Guards have grown and expanded, the unit has continued to focus specifically on the anti-pirate and small unit actions that the pre-Schism Guards publicity machine pointed to as the organizations purpose.
Composition
3062[7]
- Legion Alpha III-nu: Demi-Precentor XII Kathy Issel
- Legion Beta III-mu - Suspected lost: Demi-Precentor XI John Lemein
- Legion Gamma III-xi: Demi-Precentor XV Amit Singh
- Legion Delta III-pi: Demi-Precentor IX Jesus Martinez
- Legion Epsilon III-omicron: Demi-Precentor XIV Kevin T. Stein
- Legion Zeta III-xi: Demi-Precentor X Gregory White
Notes
- The insignia of the 1st Division is a helmet of a Roman soldier resting atop a large marble pillar. [7]
References
- ↑ ComStar, p. 46 "The Tripitz Affair"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: ComStar, p. 13 "The Com Guards - Bait and Switch"
- ↑ ComStar, p. 49 "The Jolly Roger Affair"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 20-Year Update, p. 70, "6th V-pi"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Tukayyid, pp. 79, 83-84 "Clan Steel Viper - Cutting off Supplies (13)"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, pp. 30-31 "Factions - ComStar - First Division (Strong Retaliation)"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Field Manual: ComStar, p. 31 "6th Army V-kappa: Grim Defiance"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 ComStar, p. 85, "6th Army V-Kappa (Grim Defiance, Procyon Theatre, from 6 to 7 on the "Inner Sphere Clock")"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 87, 98 "6th Army V-Kappa (Grim Defiance)"