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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{Update Needed|[[Spotlight On: Stone's Trackers]]}} − | image = [[File:Stivesjanissaires1st.png|191px]] + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | Designation = First Janissaries Brigade + | image = [[File:Stivesjanissaires1st.png|191px]] − | Formed = [[3055]]<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 110: 1st of the Janissaries formed in 3055 by Paul Santini</ref> + | nickname = "The Pride of Tantra" − | Disbanded = Between [[3116]] and [[3145]] + | parent formation = [[St. Ives Sentinels]] <br/> formerly [[St. Ives Janissaries]] − | Previous Designation = + | formed = 3055<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 110 - 1st of the Jassinaries formed in 3055 by Paul Santini.</ref> − | Nickname = The Pride of Tantra+ | year = 3079 − | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]];<br>[[St. Ives Compact]] (previous)+ | unitname = 1st Janissaries Brigade − | Parent Command = [[St. Ives Janissaries]];<br>[[St. Ives Sentinels]] (previous) − | Sub-Command = }} }} ==Unit Description== ==Unit Description== − The '''First Janissaries''' is an extensively intermixed [[Combined Arms]] [[Brigade]] originally formed by the [[St. Ives Compact]] and later serving with the Capellan Confederation. The Brigade consisted of three [[regiment]]s which were composed of [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]] and [['Mech]]s mixed down to the [[lance]] level.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 110: St. Ives Janissaries</ref> It had assigned [[aerospace fighter]] and [[infantry]] to separate attached forces.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111: 1st Janissaries' info</ref> + The '''First Janissaries''' is an extensively intermixed [[Combined Arms]] [[Brigade]] originally formed by the [[St. Ives Compact]] and later serving with the Capellan Confederation. The Brigade consisted of three [[regiment]]s which were composed of [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]] and [['Mech]]s mixed down to the [[lance]] level. It had assigned [[Aerospace Fighter]] and [[infantry]] in separate attached forces.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - 1st Janissaries’ info.</ref> ==Unit Insignia== ==Unit Insignia== − When the unit formed, the Janissaries' insignia was a sword and a spear crossed across a shield with a stallion on its hind legs. Below the Stallion and the two weapons is an ivory colored number 1. While in service to the St. Ives Compact, the shield incorporated golden highlights, but this was removed once the unit was integrated with the Confederation due to the color being associated with Combat units favored by the Chancellor being painted gold.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111: 1st Janissaries - unit's insignia's info</ref> + When the unit formed, the Janissaries' insignia was a sword and a spear crossed across a shield with a stallion on its hind legs. Below the Stallion and the two weapons is an ivory colored number 1. While in service to the St. Ives Compact, the shield incorporated golden highlights, but this was removed once the unit was integrated with the Confederation due to the color being associated with Combat units favored by the Chancellor being painted gold.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 1st Janissaries - unit's insignia's info.</ref> ==History== ==History== − ===Formation and Early Years === + ===Formation and Early Years === − Originally conceived by St. Ives Compact Duchess [[Candace Liao]] in [[3047]], she envisioned a new type of combat force to protect her realm. However, the 1st Janissaries Brigade would not be formed for nearly a decade due to the [[Clan Invasion]] of 3050. Through the Duchess' investment in her realm's military complex, it was by then would be enough equipment is allotted to form new Corps. The 1st Janissaries were formed in [[3055]], and commanded by Paul Santini. He would take best and brightest minds from St. Ives military schools to form the brigade and through them they help craft new means to conduct war. + Originally conceived by St. Ives Compact Duchess [[Candace Liao]] in [[3047]], she envisioned a new type of combat force to protect her realm. However, the 1st Janissaries Brigade would not be formed for nearly a decade due to the [[Clan Invasion]] of 3050. Through the Duchess' investment in her realm's military complex, it was by then would be enough equipment is allotted to form new Corps. The 1st Janissaries were formed in [[3055]], and commanded by Paul Santini. He would take best and brightest minds from St. Ives military schools to form the brigade and through them they help craft new means to conduct war. − The 1st Janissaries would later be commanded by Tank Commander, Tan MacKenzie, who was the first St. Ives Compact Tank officer to command a BattleMech force. The brigade did not become fully operational until [[3060]], when it was stationed on the Liao border worlds. The unit would remained untested, until spark that led to war with the Confederation.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', pp. 110–111: St. Ives Janissaries - Unit's formation and early years leading to Capellan–St. Ives War</ref> + The 1st Janissaries would later be commanded by Tank Commander, Tan MacKenzie, whom would be first St. Ives Compact Tank officer to command a BattleMech force. The brigade did not become fully operational until [[3060]], when it was stationed on the Liao border worlds. The unit would remained untested, until spark that led to war with the Confederation.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 110-111 St Ives Janissaries - Unit's formation and early years leading to Capellan-St. Ives War.</ref> − ===The Capellan–St. Ives War=== + ===The Capellan-St.Ives War=== − In [[3061]], the Capellan Confederation began its aggressive moves try to take over the Compact after it secretly engineered Blackwind Lancers to attack Confederation in previous year. The 1st Janissaries had been stationed on [[Tantara]] when Confederation's invasion forces arrived to mark the beginning of [[Xin Sheng Campaign|the war]] for the unit. The Brigade moved swiftly against the invaders, striking the [[5th Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] with their signature wave attack which caught the 5th Reserves by complete surprise. The brigade had its forces strike against the Cavalry's rear operation areas, paralyzing its Battle Armor infantry forces and shattering its chain of command. The Janissaries forced the Cavalry to withdraw until they could call for reinforcements, which came to the aid of the less-experienced brigade. Eventually, the Janissaries were forced to abandon their homeworld due to mounting losses they could not sustain. The unit moved to [[Warlock]] where they dug in to protect the Compact's military industrial complex there. They held and defended the facilities there until the war had concluded and the Compact surrendered.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111: 1st Janissaries' background info during the Capellan–St. Ives War</ref> + In [[3061]], the Capellan Confederation began its aggressive moves try to take over the Compact after it secretly engineered Blackwind Lancers to attack Confederation in previous year. The 1st Janissaries had been stationed on [[Tantara]] when Confederation's invasion forces arrived to mark the beginning of [[Capellan-St. Ives War|the war]] for the unit. The Brigade moved swiftly against the invaders, striking the [[5th Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] with their signature wave attack which caught the 5th Reserves by complete surprise. The brigade had its forces strike against the Cavalry's rear operation areas paralyzing its Battle Armor infantry forces and shattering its chain of command. The Janissaries forced the Cavalry to withdraw until they could call reinforcements which came back to hard press the less-experienced Brigade. Eventually, the Janissaries were forced to abandon their homeworld due to mounting losses they could not sustain. The unit moved to [[Warlock]] where they dug in to protect the Compact's military industrial complex there. They held and defended the facilities there until the war had concluded and Compact's surrendered.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - 1st Janissaries’ background info during the Capellan-St. Ives War.</ref> ===Pre-Jihad Years=== ===Pre-Jihad Years=== − After the war and absorption of the St. Ives Compact back into House Liao, the unit began to rebuild from the conflict. Some of the brigade losses include the Combat Command Beta regiment had taken upwards seventy percent damage and 1st Ranger Auxiliaries losing almost 2 battalions' worth of Battle Armor infantry to help bolster other fledgling commands. The Combat Group Gamma regiment had lost a majority of its most experienced troops, which reduced the command's experience rating to Green.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111: Regiment notes from losses after war</ref> Duchess Candace had the Brigade leave its garrison to conduct a patrol of the Commonality with FedSuns. Officially assigned the patrol to keep eye on FedCom/FedSuns border from invaders, but also bolster the Commonality's sense of national pride. By 3067, the Brigade had regained its full strength and assigned to garrison homeworld of Tantara.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 29: St. Ives Janissaries</ref> + After the war and absorption of the St. Ives Compact back into House Liao, the unit began to rebuild from the conflict. Some of the brigade losses include the Combat Command Beta regiment had taken upwards seventy percent damage and 1st Ranger Auxiliaries losing almost 2 battalions' worth of Battle Armor infantry to help bolster other fledgling commands. The Combat Group Gamma regiment had lost a majority of its most experienced troops, which reduced the command's experience rating to Green.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - Regiment notes from FM:CC's losses after war.</ref> Duchess Candace had the Brigade leave its garrison to conduct a patrol of the Commonality with FedSuns. Officially assigned the patrol to keep eye on FedCom/FedSuns border from invaders, but also bolster the Commonality's sense of national pride. By 3067, the Brigade had regained its full strength and assigned to garrison homeworld of Tantara.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 29 - St. Ives Janissaries.</ref> ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − In [[3068]], FedSuns renegade Capellan March Lord, Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] launched [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE|his invasion]] of St. Ives and the Capellan Confederation. Despite the split in loyalties of its sister Brigade, the First Janissaries fought alongside other Capellan Confederation troops against the FedSuns invasion.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 42: Hasek Invasion Unravels - 1st Janissaries noted for fighting and remaining loyal to House Liao</ref> The unit was later sent to [[Spica]] where it suffered heavy damage from [[Word of Blake]] forces before being forced to retreat off-planet. + In [[3068]], FedSun's renegade Capellan March Lord, Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] launched [[Operation: Sovereign Justice|his invasion]] of St. Ives and the Capellan Confederation. Despite the split in loyalties of its sister Brigade, the First Janissaries fought alongside other Capellan Confederation troops against the FedSuns invasion.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 42 - Hasek Invasion Unravels - 1st Janissaries noted for fighting and remaining loyal to House Liao.</ref> The unit was later sent to [[Spica]] where it suffered heavy damage from [[Word of Blake]] forces before being forced to retreat off-planet. − By [[3079]], the 1st Janissaries' St. Ives Janissary Command was disbanded along with its traitorous [[2nd Janissaries]] and it was moved to the [[St. Ives Sentinels]]. Due to the betrayal of its sister unit, the Capellan Confederation's High Command refused to allocate resources to rebuild the beleaguered and damaged unit, causing tensions to rise among its members.<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 19: Janissaries' status as of 3079, and brief history of its activities</ref> + By [[3079]], the 1st Janissaries' St. Ives Janissary Command was disbanded along with its traitorous [[2nd Janissaries]] and it was moved to the [[St. Ives Sentinels]]. Due to the betrayal of its sister unit, the Capellan Confederation's High Command refused to allocate resources to rebuild the beleaguered and damaged unit, causing tensions to rise among its members.<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 19 - Janissaries' status as of 3079, and brief history of its activities.</ref> − In [[3085]], the unit's longtime commander had been reassigned. The replacement commander reorganized the unit, with each former combat command converted to an augmented armor regiment. Though the total firepower remains the same, this new formation makes the unit more suited for defensive duties instead of the swift raiding the unit was known for. This has only annoyed the soldiers of the unit still more.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 32</ref> + In [[3085]], the unit's long-time commander had been reassigned. The replacement commander reorganized the unit, with each former combat command converted to an augmented armor regiment. Though the total firepower remains the same, this new formation makes the unit more suited for defensive duties instead of the swift raiding the unit was known for. This has only annoyed the soldiers of the unit still more.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 32</ref> − ===Dark Age Era=== + ==Officers== − + As of [[3055]], the commanding officer of the unit was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' Tan MacKenzie. <ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - Commanding officer as of 3063 listed, notes MacKenzie assuming command as of 3055.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34 - 1st Janissary Brigade aka 1st Janissaries CO remains the same as in Field Manual: Capellan Confederation.</ref> − ====Victoria War==== − The First Janissaries and Canopian Highlanders arrived on [[Uravan]] to face the [[7th Crucis Lancers]]. The Janissaries attacked infrastructure targets at first, then moved to attack the Crucis Lancers directly. The Lancers fought a guerrilla war for several months but the Janissaries and Highlanders inflicted heavy damage on the [[AFFS]] unit. Eventually the Lancers were rescued and left Uravan.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 58–59</ref> This fighting cost them approximately a quarter of their strength.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 65</ref> − − ====Capellan Crusades==== − At the beginning of the Capellan Crusades the First Janissaries were stationed on [[Tsingtao]].<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 86</ref> During the [[Capellan Crusades]] the First Janissaries were stationed on [[Sarna]] when the [[Republic of the Sphere|Republic]] mounted Operation MAGNUS against that world in October [[3112]]. [[Stone's Trackers]] ravaged the Janissaries with strikes against their officers, supplies and rear-echelons, before they and [[Stone's Liberators]] administered the ''coup de grâce'' to the unit in the Great Sarn Forest. This last battle saw the First effectively ended as a combat-effective unit.<ref>''Spotlight On: Stone's Trackers'', p. 4</ref><ref>''Spotlight On: Stone's Trackers'', p. 9: "Auspicious Incident"</ref><ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 80</ref> The few survivors were evacuated to [[Quemoy]] to rest and rebuild.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 87</ref> − − ====Post-Crusades and Disbandment==== − The First Janissaries continued to serve during the immediate post-Crusade era, mounting raids against [[Mentasta]] and [[Beid]]. At some point, circa [[3116]], General Daman Zibler and the [[17th Avalon Hussars|Seventeenth Avalon Hussars]] responded to these raids by attacking the Janissaries on [[Warlock]] and severely damaging them.<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 52: "Seventeenth Avalon Hussars"</ref> − − By [[3145]] the First St. Ives Janissaries had been disbanded.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 42: "Second St. Ives Sentinels"</ref> − ==Officers==+ As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was ''Sang-shao'' Lyndon Maitland.<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> − {| class="wikitable" − |- − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Janissaries''' − |- − | ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Tan MacKenzie]]||[[3055]] - [[3063]]<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111: Commanding officer as of 3063 listed, notes MacKenzie assuming command as of 3055</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34: 1st Janissary Brigade aka 1st Janissaries CO remains the same as in Field Manual: Capellan Confederation</ref> − |- − | ''Sang-shao''||[[Lyndon Maitland]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> − |- − |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − When first formed, the three regiments of the brigade would operate together. As part of their standard doctrine, they would attack an opponent in waves as part of means to keep them off-balanced. During these waves, the forces attacking would go in fast and fade to create confusion of the Janissaries true numbers. The Janissaries would use the BattleMechs to pin the enemy forces in places while other forces such as fighters, artillery and infantry would destroy them.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111: Tactics - 1st Janissaries' tactics</ref> + When first formed, the three regiments of the brigade would operate together. As part of their standard doctrine, they would attack an opponent in waves as part of means to keep them off-balanced. During these waves, the forces attacking would go in fast and fade to created confusion of the Janissaries true numbers. The Janissaries would use the BattleMechs to pin the enemy forces in places while other forces such as fighters, artillery and infantry would destroy them.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 Tactics - 1st Janissaries' tactics.</ref> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===3063 to 3067=== ===3063 to 3067=== − '''Combat Command Alpha''' (Combined Arms [[Regiment]]) + '''Combat Command Alpha''' (Combined Arms [[Regiment]]) − * CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Frederick Orlando<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34: Unit Command listed, with same officers for each of the Brigade's commands as found in ''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation''</ref> + * CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Frederick Orlando <ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34 - Unit Command listed, with same officers for each of the Brigade's commands as found in Field Manual: Capellan Confederation.</ref> − ** Notes: In 3067, the Unit was rated as Veterans and retains Questionable loyalty rating has regained its full strength/numbers as regiment. It has 90% Star League equipment upgrades with 20% standard B Rated Equipment.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34: Unit strength and tech upgrades as of 3067</ref> + **Notes: In 3067, the Unit was rated as Veterans and retains Questionable loyalty rating has regained its full strength/numbers as regiment. It has 90% Star League equipment upgrades with 20% standard B Rated Equipment.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34 - Unit strength and tech upgrades as of 3067.</ref> − '''Combat Command Beta''' (Combined Arms Regiment) + '''Combat Command Beta ''' (Combined Arms Regiment) * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Ping Dansho * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Ping Dansho − ** Notes: In 3063, the unit was down to 70% of its strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111: Unit strength noted</ref> As of 3067, the Unit was rated as Regulars and retains Questionable loyalty rating from 3063. Its strength/numbers of the regiment was rated at 105%, with 80 percent of its forces upgraded with Star League technology. + **Notes: In 3063, the unit was down to 70% of its strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - Unit strength noted.</ref>As of 3067, the Unit was rated as Regulars and retains Questionable loyalty rating from 3063. Its strength/numbers of the regiment was rated at 105%, with 80 percent of its forces upgraded with Star League technology. − '''Combat Command Gamma''' (Combined Arms Regiment) + '''Combat Command Gamma''' (Combined Arms Regiment) * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Milek Roche * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Milek Roche − '''275th Aerospace Wing''' (Wing) + '''275th Aerospace Wing''' (Wing) * CO: ''[[Kong-sao-shao]]'' Robert Wong * CO: ''[[Kong-sao-shao]]'' Robert Wong '''1st Ranger Auxiliaries''' (Infantry Battalion/Regiment) '''1st Ranger Auxiliaries''' (Infantry Battalion/Regiment) − * CO: ''[[Sao-shao]]'' Pren Yuan + * CO: ''[[Sao-shao]]'' Pren Yuan − ** Notes: Prior to Capellan–St. Ives War in 3060, the unit had 2 battalions' worth of Battle Armor enhanced by artillery support. After the conflict in 3063, the unit was barely a battalion with 2 companies' worth armor infantry remaining with some of its artillery support. As of 3067, the Unit was rated as Veterans and retains Questionable loyalty rating and grown to full Regiment. + **Notes: Prior to Capellan-St Ives War in 3060, the unit had 2 battalions worth of Battle Armor enhanced by artillery support. After the conflict in 3063, the unit was barely a battalion with 2 companies worth armor infantry remaining with some of its artillery support. As of 3067, the Unit was rated as Veterans and retains Questionable loyalty rating and grown to full Regiment. ===3079=== ===3079=== − '''First Janissaries''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=frccaf19>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 19</ref> + '''1st Jassinaries''' (Combine Arms Brigade) − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Maladar]].<ref name=frccaf19/> The brigade's BattleMech force had been reduced to 35% strength from its original regiment's worth of 'Mechs.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,2951.0/topicseen.html Writers of CGL clearify that listing in Field Reports: CCAF only shows 'Mech strength.] (dead link)</ref> Its loyal rating remains questionable, its troops are skilled as veterans.<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 19: 1st Janissaries as of 3079</ref> + **Notes: The brigade's BattleMech force had been reduced to 35% strength from its original regiment worth of 'Mechs.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,2951.0/topicseen.html Writers of CGL clearify that listing in Field Reports: CCAF only shows 'Mech strength.]</ref> Its loyal rating remains questionable, its troops are skilled as veterans.<ref>''Field Report:CCAF'', p. 19 - 1st Janissaries as of 3079.</ref> ===3085=== ===3085=== '''1st Janissaries Brigade''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> '''1st Janissaries Brigade''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> − * CO: ''Sang-shao'' [[Lyndon Maitland]] + * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Lyndon Maitland − '''Combat Command Alpha''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> + '''Combat Command Alpha''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> − * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Kam Wong]] + * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Kam Wong '''Combat Command Beta''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> '''Combat Command Beta''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> − * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Dario Costa (First Janissaries)|Dario Costa]] + * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Dario Costa '''Combat Command Gamma''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> '''Combat Command Gamma''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> − * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Mostyn Rhydderch]] + * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Mostyn Rhydderch − '''275th Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> + '''275th Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> − * CO: ''Kong-sao-shao'' [[Gennadi Konstantinov]] + * CO: ''Kong-sao-shao'' Gennadi Konstantinov − '''1st Ranger''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> + '''1st Ranger''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> − * CO: ''Sao-shao'' [[Lotte Fischer (1st Janissaries)|Lotte Fischer]] + * CO: ''Sao-shao'' Lotte Fischer ==Notes== ==Notes== − * The Brigade is also known as '''1st Janissary Brigade''' from time to time.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table" - Unit listed as 1st Janissary Brigade, not it profile</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111: Unit name sometimes referred to as Janissary as well as Janissaries</ref>+ The Brigade is also known as '''1st Janissary Brigade''' from time to time.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34 - "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table" - Unit listed as 1st Janissary Brigade, not it profile.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - Unit name sometimes referred to as Janissary as well as Janissaries.</ref> − * Special rules for the First Janissaries can be found in ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 131: 1st Janissaries' Force Specific abilities - Optional Scenario rules available for the Brigade</ref>+ + ==Rules== + <div class="gamerules"> + ===Game Rules=== + From the Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, the 1st Janissaries were given following abilities if [[Force Specific Rules]] or Scenario special rules are used. A controlling player may announce they are using one of the Brigade's three of the Janissaries’ special abilities; [[Overrun Combat]] and [[Off-Map Movement]] or [[Banking Initiative]], However the player also can forfeit their use for the option of choosing all maps used the scenario should this be game where maps are randomly generated.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 131 1st Janissaries’ Force Specific abilities - Optional Scenario rules available for the Brigade.</ref> + </div> ==References== ==References== Line 118:
Line 98: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}}+ *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Era Report: 3145]]''+ *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''+ *''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' + *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + − * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' − * ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' − * ''[[Spotlight On: Stone's Trackers]]'' − {{div col end}} − [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|St. Ives Janissaries, 01st]] [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|St. Ives Janissaries, 01st]] [[Category:St. Ives Compact Commands|St. Ives Janissaries, 01st]] [[Category:St. Ives Compact Commands|St. Ives Janissaries, 01st]]
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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | The '''First Janissaries''' is an extensively intermixed [[Combined Arms]] [[Brigade]] originally formed by the [[St. Ives Compact]] and later serving with the Capellan Confederation. The Brigade consisted of three [[regiment]]s which were composed of [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]] and [['Mech]]s mixed down to the [[lance]] level. | + | The '''First Janissaries''' is an extensively intermixed [[Combined Arms]] [[Brigade]] originally formed by the [[St. Ives Compact]] and later serving with the Capellan Confederation. The Brigade consisted of three [[regiment]]s which were composed of [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]] and [['Mech]]s mixed down to the [[lance]] level. It had assigned [[Aerospace Fighter]] and [[infantry]] in separate attached forces.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - 1st Janissaries’ info.</ref> |
==Unit Insignia== | ==Unit Insignia== | ||
| − | When the unit formed, the Janissaries' insignia was a sword and a spear crossed across a shield with a stallion on its hind legs. Below the Stallion and the two weapons is an ivory colored number 1. While in service to the St. Ives Compact, the shield incorporated golden highlights, but this was removed once the unit was integrated with the Confederation due to the color being associated with Combat units favored by the Chancellor being painted gold.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 | + | When the unit formed, the Janissaries' insignia was a sword and a spear crossed across a shield with a stallion on its hind legs. Below the Stallion and the two weapons is an ivory colored number 1. While in service to the St. Ives Compact, the shield incorporated golden highlights, but this was removed once the unit was integrated with the Confederation due to the color being associated with Combat units favored by the Chancellor being painted gold.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 1st Janissaries - unit's insignia's info.</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | ===Formation and Early Years === | + | ===Formation and Early Years === |
| − | Originally conceived by St. Ives Compact Duchess [[Candace Liao]] in [[3047]], she envisioned a new type of combat force to protect her realm. However, the 1st Janissaries Brigade would not be formed for nearly a decade due to the [[Clan Invasion]] of 3050. Through the Duchess' investment in her realm's military complex, it was by then would be enough equipment is allotted to form new Corps. The 1st Janissaries were formed in [[3055]], and commanded by Paul Santini. He would take best and brightest minds from St. Ives military schools to form the brigade and through them they help craft new means to conduct war. | + | Originally conceived by St. Ives Compact Duchess [[Candace Liao]] in [[3047]], she envisioned a new type of combat force to protect her realm. However, the 1st Janissaries Brigade would not be formed for nearly a decade due to the [[Clan Invasion]] of 3050. Through the Duchess' investment in her realm's military complex, it was by then would be enough equipment is allotted to form new Corps. The 1st Janissaries were formed in [[3055]], and commanded by Paul Santini. He would take best and brightest minds from St. Ives military schools to form the brigade and through them they help craft new means to conduct war. |
| − | The 1st Janissaries would later be commanded by Tank Commander, Tan MacKenzie, | + | The 1st Janissaries would later be commanded by Tank Commander, Tan MacKenzie, whom would be first St. Ives Compact Tank officer to command a BattleMech force. The brigade did not become fully operational until [[3060]], when it was stationed on the Liao border worlds. The unit would remained untested, until spark that led to war with the Confederation.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 110-111 St Ives Janissaries - Unit's formation and early years leading to Capellan-St. Ives War.</ref> |
| − | ===The | + | ===The Capellan-St.Ives War=== |
| − | In [[3061]], the Capellan Confederation began its aggressive moves try to take over the Compact after it secretly engineered Blackwind Lancers to attack Confederation in previous year. The 1st Janissaries had been stationed on [[Tantara]] when Confederation's invasion forces arrived to mark the beginning of [[ | + | In [[3061]], the Capellan Confederation began its aggressive moves try to take over the Compact after it secretly engineered Blackwind Lancers to attack Confederation in previous year. The 1st Janissaries had been stationed on [[Tantara]] when Confederation's invasion forces arrived to mark the beginning of [[Capellan-St. Ives War|the war]] for the unit. The Brigade moved swiftly against the invaders, striking the [[5th Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] with their signature wave attack which caught the 5th Reserves by complete surprise. The brigade had its forces strike against the Cavalry's rear operation areas paralyzing its Battle Armor infantry forces and shattering its chain of command. The Janissaries forced the Cavalry to withdraw until they could call reinforcements which came back to hard press the less-experienced Brigade. Eventually, the Janissaries were forced to abandon their homeworld due to mounting losses they could not sustain. The unit moved to [[Warlock]] where they dug in to protect the Compact's military industrial complex there. They held and defended the facilities there until the war had concluded and Compact's surrendered.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - 1st Janissaries’ background info during the Capellan-St. Ives War.</ref> |
===Pre-Jihad Years=== | ===Pre-Jihad Years=== | ||
| − | After the war and absorption of the St. Ives Compact back into House Liao, the unit began to rebuild from the conflict. Some of the brigade losses include the Combat Command Beta regiment had taken upwards seventy percent damage and 1st Ranger Auxiliaries losing almost 2 battalions' worth of Battle Armor infantry to help bolster other fledgling commands. The Combat Group Gamma regiment had lost a majority of its most experienced troops, which reduced the command's experience rating to Green.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 | + | After the war and absorption of the St. Ives Compact back into House Liao, the unit began to rebuild from the conflict. Some of the brigade losses include the Combat Command Beta regiment had taken upwards seventy percent damage and 1st Ranger Auxiliaries losing almost 2 battalions' worth of Battle Armor infantry to help bolster other fledgling commands. The Combat Group Gamma regiment had lost a majority of its most experienced troops, which reduced the command's experience rating to Green.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - Regiment notes from FM:CC's losses after war.</ref> Duchess Candace had the Brigade leave its garrison to conduct a patrol of the Commonality with FedSuns. Officially assigned the patrol to keep eye on FedCom/FedSuns border from invaders, but also bolster the Commonality's sense of national pride. By 3067, the Brigade had regained its full strength and assigned to garrison homeworld of Tantara.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 29 - St. Ives Janissaries.</ref> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | In [[3068]], | + | In [[3068]], FedSun's renegade Capellan March Lord, Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] launched [[Operation: Sovereign Justice|his invasion]] of St. Ives and the Capellan Confederation. Despite the split in loyalties of its sister Brigade, the First Janissaries fought alongside other Capellan Confederation troops against the FedSuns invasion.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 42 - Hasek Invasion Unravels - 1st Janissaries noted for fighting and remaining loyal to House Liao.</ref> The unit was later sent to [[Spica]] where it suffered heavy damage from [[Word of Blake]] forces before being forced to retreat off-planet. |
| − | By [[3079]], the 1st Janissaries' St. Ives Janissary Command was disbanded along with its traitorous [[2nd Janissaries]] and it was moved to the [[St. Ives Sentinels]]. Due to the betrayal of its sister unit, the Capellan Confederation's High Command refused to allocate resources to rebuild the beleaguered and damaged unit, causing tensions to rise among its members.<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 19 | + | By [[3079]], the 1st Janissaries' St. Ives Janissary Command was disbanded along with its traitorous [[2nd Janissaries]] and it was moved to the [[St. Ives Sentinels]]. Due to the betrayal of its sister unit, the Capellan Confederation's High Command refused to allocate resources to rebuild the beleaguered and damaged unit, causing tensions to rise among its members.<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 19 - Janissaries' status as of 3079, and brief history of its activities.</ref> |
| − | In [[3085]], the unit's | + | In [[3085]], the unit's long-time commander had been reassigned. The replacement commander reorganized the unit, with each former combat command converted to an augmented armor regiment. Though the total firepower remains the same, this new formation makes the unit more suited for defensive duties instead of the swift raiding the unit was known for. This has only annoyed the soldiers of the unit still more.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 32</ref> |
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| − | + | As of [[3055]], the commanding officer of the unit was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' Tan MacKenzie. <ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - Commanding officer as of 3063 listed, notes MacKenzie assuming command as of 3055.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34 - 1st Janissary Brigade aka 1st Janissaries CO remains the same as in Field Manual: Capellan Confederation.</ref> | |
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| − | + | As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was ''Sang-shao'' Lyndon Maitland.<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | When first formed, the three regiments of the brigade would operate together. As part of their standard doctrine, they would attack an opponent in waves as part of means to keep them off-balanced. During these waves, the forces attacking would go in fast and fade to | + | When first formed, the three regiments of the brigade would operate together. As part of their standard doctrine, they would attack an opponent in waves as part of means to keep them off-balanced. During these waves, the forces attacking would go in fast and fade to created confusion of the Janissaries true numbers. The Janissaries would use the BattleMechs to pin the enemy forces in places while other forces such as fighters, artillery and infantry would destroy them.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 Tactics - 1st Janissaries' tactics.</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3063 to 3067=== | ===3063 to 3067=== | ||
| − | '''Combat Command Alpha''' (Combined Arms [[Regiment]]) | + | '''Combat Command Alpha''' (Combined Arms [[Regiment]]) |
| − | * CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Frederick Orlando<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34 | + | * CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Frederick Orlando <ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34 - Unit Command listed, with same officers for each of the Brigade's commands as found in Field Manual: Capellan Confederation.</ref> |
| − | ** Notes: In 3067, the Unit was rated as Veterans and retains Questionable loyalty rating has regained its full strength/numbers as regiment. It has 90% Star League equipment upgrades with 20% standard B Rated Equipment.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34 | + | **Notes: In 3067, the Unit was rated as Veterans and retains Questionable loyalty rating has regained its full strength/numbers as regiment. It has 90% Star League equipment upgrades with 20% standard B Rated Equipment.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34 - Unit strength and tech upgrades as of 3067.</ref> |
| − | '''Combat Command Beta''' (Combined Arms Regiment) | + | '''Combat Command Beta ''' (Combined Arms Regiment) |
* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Ping Dansho | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Ping Dansho | ||
| − | ** Notes: In 3063, the unit was down to 70% of its strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 | + | **Notes: In 3063, the unit was down to 70% of its strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - Unit strength noted.</ref>As of 3067, the Unit was rated as Regulars and retains Questionable loyalty rating from 3063. Its strength/numbers of the regiment was rated at 105%, with 80 percent of its forces upgraded with Star League technology. |
| − | '''Combat Command Gamma''' (Combined Arms Regiment) | + | '''Combat Command Gamma''' (Combined Arms Regiment) |
* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Milek Roche | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Milek Roche | ||
| − | '''275th Aerospace Wing''' (Wing) | + | '''275th Aerospace Wing''' (Wing) |
* CO: ''[[Kong-sao-shao]]'' Robert Wong | * CO: ''[[Kong-sao-shao]]'' Robert Wong | ||
'''1st Ranger Auxiliaries''' (Infantry Battalion/Regiment) | '''1st Ranger Auxiliaries''' (Infantry Battalion/Regiment) | ||
| − | * CO: ''[[Sao-shao]]'' Pren Yuan | + | * CO: ''[[Sao-shao]]'' Pren Yuan |
| − | ** Notes: Prior to | + | **Notes: Prior to Capellan-St Ives War in 3060, the unit had 2 battalions worth of Battle Armor enhanced by artillery support. After the conflict in 3063, the unit was barely a battalion with 2 companies worth armor infantry remaining with some of its artillery support. As of 3067, the Unit was rated as Veterans and retains Questionable loyalty rating and grown to full Regiment. |
===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''1st Jassinaries''' (Combine Arms Brigade) |
| − | : | + | **Notes: The brigade's BattleMech force had been reduced to 35% strength from its original regiment worth of 'Mechs.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,2951.0/topicseen.html Writers of CGL clearify that listing in Field Reports: CCAF only shows 'Mech strength.]</ref> Its loyal rating remains questionable, its troops are skilled as veterans.<ref>''Field Report:CCAF'', p. 19 - 1st Janissaries as of 3079.</ref> |
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
'''1st Janissaries Brigade''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> | '''1st Janissaries Brigade''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> | ||
| − | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' | + | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Lyndon Maitland |
| − | '''Combat Command Alpha''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> | + | '''Combat Command Alpha''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> |
| − | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' | + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Kam Wong |
'''Combat Command Beta''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> | '''Combat Command Beta''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> | ||
| − | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' | + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Dario Costa |
'''Combat Command Gamma''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> | '''Combat Command Gamma''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> | ||
| − | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' | + | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Mostyn Rhydderch |
| − | '''275th Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> | + | '''275th Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> |
| − | * CO: ''Kong-sao-shao'' | + | * CO: ''Kong-sao-shao'' Gennadi Konstantinov |
| − | '''1st Ranger''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> | + | '''1st Ranger''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> |
| − | * CO: ''Sao-shao'' | + | * CO: ''Sao-shao'' Lotte Fischer |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | The Brigade is also known as '''1st Janissary Brigade''' from time to time.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34 - "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table" - Unit listed as 1st Janissary Brigade, not it profile.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 111 - Unit name sometimes referred to as Janissary as well as Janissaries.</ref> | |
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| + | ==Rules== | ||
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| + | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| + | From the Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, the 1st Janissaries were given following abilities if [[Force Specific Rules]] or Scenario special rules are used. A controlling player may announce they are using one of the Brigade's three of the Janissaries’ special abilities; [[Overrun Combat]] and [[Off-Map Movement]] or [[Banking Initiative]], However the player also can forfeit their use for the option of choosing all maps used the scenario should this be game where maps are randomly generated.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 131 1st Janissaries’ Force Specific abilities - Optional Scenario rules available for the Brigade.</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | |
| − | + | *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085 | + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | |
| − | * ''[[Field Report: CCAF | ||
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|St. Ives Janissaries, 01st]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|St. Ives Janissaries, 01st]] | ||
[[Category:St. Ives Compact Commands|St. Ives Janissaries, 01st]] | [[Category:St. Ives Compact Commands|St. Ives Janissaries, 01st]] | ||