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| image = [[File:First Liao Dragoons logo.png|150px]]
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| image   = [[File:Lccrenshieldsdragoons.png]]
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| Designation = First Liao Dragoons
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| nickname = Paget's Dragoons<ref name=FM:3145p41>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 41, "Liao Cháng-Chéng - 3145"</ref>
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| Formed = [[2985]]
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| parent formation = [[Liao Cháng-Chéng]], [[Periphery Guard]], [[Tikonov Reserves]]
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| formed  = 2985
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| Previous Designation = Kincade's Rangers<br>
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| year    = 3145
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| Nickname = Paget's Dragoons<ref name=FM:3145p41>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 41: "Liao Cháng-Chéng - 3145"</ref>
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| unitname = 1st Liao Dragoons
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| Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]]
 
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| Parent Command = [[Liao Cháng-Chéng]];<br>[[Periphery Guard]];<br>[[Tikonov Reserves]]
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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Formerly known as '''Kincade's Rangers''' and '''Renshield's Dragoons'''.
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Formerly known as '''Kincade's Rangers''' and '''Renshield's Dragoons'''.  
  
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Several Brigades were restructured after the [[Capellan Crusades]] of [[3111]] revealed weaknesses in the [[CCAF]].<ref name=FM:3145p27>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27: "General Review"</ref> A new naming convention was introduced that made the '''First Liao Dragoons''' the official name of the regiment.<ref name=FM:3145p41/> Their unofficial name is '''Paget's Dragoons'''.
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Several Brigades were restructured after the [[Capellan Crusades]] of [[3111]] revealed weaknesses in the [[CCAF]].<ref name=FM:3145p27>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27, "General Review"</ref> A new naming convention was introduced that made the '''First Liao Dragoons''' the official name of the regiment.<ref name=FM:3145p41/> Their unofficial name is '''Paget's Dragoons'''.
  
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Originally a part of the [[Tikonov Reserves]]<ref name=HLp87/> and then the [[Periphery Guard]],<ref name=H:BWp54/> Renshield's Dragoons were reassigned to the Liao Cháng-Chéng in [[3061]] when the new [[Liao Commonality]] was established.<ref name=FMCCp80/> They would later be reassigned again in [[3085]] to the reorganized [[Sarna Commonality]] following the loss of [[Liao]] to the [[ROTS]].
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Originally a part of the [[Tikonov Reserves]]<ref name=HLp87/> and then the [[Periphery Guard]]<ref name=H:BWp54/>, Renshield's Dragoons were reassigned to the Liao Cháng-Chéng in [[3061]] when the new [[Liao Commonality]] was established.<ref name=FMCCp80/> They would later be reassigned again in [[3085]] to the reorganized [[Sarna Commonality]] following the loss of [[Liao]] to the [[ROTS]].
  
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No other reserve regiment in the history of the CCAF has had more members accepted into the [[Death Commandos]].<ref name=FMCCp80/>
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No other reserve regiment in the history of the CCAF has had more members accepted into the [[Death Commandos]].<ref name=FMCCp80/>  
  
 
The Dragoons are a second-line regiment. Originally a light/medium regiment, the unit had become a heavy regiment by [[3063]].<ref name=FMCCp80/>
 
The Dragoons are a second-line regiment. Originally a light/medium regiment, the unit had become a heavy regiment by [[3063]].<ref name=FMCCp80/>
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
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In [[2985]], Joshua Kincade defected from the [[Federated Suns]] to the [[Capellan Confederation]] due to a rank and pay dispute. He was eagerly accepted by the [[CCAF]] and his regiment, Kincade's Tribulation, was renamed '''Kincade's Rangers''', and assigned to the Tikonov Reserves.<ref name=HLp87/>
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In [[2985]], Joshua Kincade defected from the [[Federated Suns]] to the [[Capellan Confederation]] due to a rank and pay dispute. He was eagerly accepted by the [[CCAF]] and his regiment, Kincade's Tribulation, was renamed '''Kincade's Rangers'''. They were assigned to the Tikonov Reserves.<ref name=HLp87/>  
  
 
===Third Succession War===
 
===Third Succession War===
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The Rangers were the primary raiding force on the Federated Suns world of [[Aosia]] in [[2987]]. During this action the Rangers were used as a long-range raiding force destroying vast numbers of crops and munitions stores while other CCAF units engaged the defending [[AFFS]] forces. The Rangers captured three ''[[Corsair (Aerospace Fighter class)|Corsair]]'' fighters from a rear area supply depot. These ''Corsairs'' were the first the CCAF had ever taken intact.<ref name=HLp87/>
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-[[2987]] - The Rangers were the primary raiding force on the Federated Suns world of [[Aosia]]. During that fight, the Rangers were used as a long-range raiding force destroying vast numbers of crops and munitions stores while other CCAF units engaged the defending [[AFFS]] forces. The Rangers captured three ''[[Corsair]]'' fighters from a rear area supply depot. These ''Corsairs'' were the first the CCAF had ever taken intact.<ref name=HLp87/>
  
 
Some members of Kincade's Rangers trained with the [[Death Commandos]] during this time. Many of those were later transferred to the elite regiment.<ref name=HLp87/>
 
Some members of Kincade's Rangers trained with the [[Death Commandos]] during this time. Many of those were later transferred to the elite regiment.<ref name=HLp87/>
  
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By Wars end the regiment was stationed on [[Repulse]] in [[3025]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 106</ref>
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-[[3025]] - The regiment was stationed on [[Repulse]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 106</ref>
  
 
===Fourth Succession War===
 
===Fourth Succession War===
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===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
 
===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
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Sometime just before 3028, Kincade's Rangers were transferred to the newly formed [[Periphery Guard]] under the orders of [[Romano Liao]].<ref name=H:BWp54>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 54: "Repulse (September-Ongoing)"</ref>
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Sometime just before 3028, Kincade's Rangers were transferred to the newly formed [[Periphery Guard]] under the orders of [[Romano Liao]].<ref name=H:BWp54>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 54, "Repulse (September-Ongoing)"</ref>
  
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-[[3028]] - The Rangers garrisoned [[Repulse]].<ref name=H:BWp88>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 88</ref>
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-[[3028]] - The Rangers garrisoned [[Repulse]].<ref name=H:BWp88>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 88</ref>  
  
 
On 11 September [[3030]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]] seceded from the [[Free Worlds League]]. Known as the [[Andurien Crisis]], Andurien then allied itself with the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and invaded the [[Capellan Confederation]] two days later.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 51</ref>
 
On 11 September [[3030]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]] seceded from the [[Free Worlds League]]. Known as the [[Andurien Crisis]], Andurien then allied itself with the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and invaded the [[Capellan Confederation]] two days later.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 51</ref>
  
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-[[3030]]-[[3031]] - On the 19th of September, the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Taskforce Duo arrived in the Repulse system to start their realm's invasion. Taskforce Duo was comprised of the [[Second Canopian Light Horse]], [[Second Canopian Cuirassiers]], and the [[Second Canopian Fusiliers]]. Massively outnumbering their enemy, the Canopians were shocked when the supposedly depleted Rangers destroyed several 2nd Light Horse lances upon their landing at the cost of the attacking Ranger company's destruction/surrender. Easily taking the planet's cities, the [[MAF]] invaders could not draw their enemy into an open engagement. Instead, Kincade's Rangers resorted to hit and run attacks, bombings, sniper attacks and poisonings. Those few times when the Rangers were intercepted resulted in high casualties for the Canopians and the Capellans' escape. These sapped Canopian morale and increased brutality to the civilian population, further alienating the invaders.<ref name=H:BWp54/> This remained the status quo until 3031 when the attacks increased significantly. They died down again during the harsh winter season of July. They would not restart as Kincade's Rangers evacuated the planet at this point. With no significant resistance left, Repulse formally became part of the Magistracy on 6 August 3031.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 61</ref>
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-[[3030]]-[[3031]] - On the 19th of September, the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Taskforce Duo arrived in the Repulse system to start their realm's invasion. Taskforce Duo was comprised of the [[Second Canopian Light Horse]], [[Second Canopian Cuirassiers]], and the [[Second Canopian Fusiliers]]. Massively outnumbering their enemy, the Canopians were shocked when the supposedly depleted Rangers destroyed several 2nd Light Horse lances upon their landing at the cost of the attacking Ranger company's destruction/surrender. Easily taking the planet's cities, the [[MAF]] invaders could not draw their enemy into an open engagement. Instead, Kincade's Rangers resorted to hit and run attacks, bombings, sniper attacks and poisonings. Those few times when the Rangers were intercepted resulted in high casualties for the Canopians and the Capellans' escape. These sapped Canopian morale and increased brutality to the civilian population, further alienating the invaders.<ref name=H:BWp54/> This remained the status quo until 3031 when the attacks increased significantly. They died down again during the harsh winter season of July. They would not restart as Kincade's Rangers evacuated the planet at this point. With no significant resistance left, Repulse formally became part of the Magistracy on 6 August 3031.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 61</ref>  
  
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-[[3031]] - For the latter half of the year, Kincade's Rangers and [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]] were rearmed and refitted on [[Bellatrix]].<ref name=H:BWp63>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 63</ref>
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-[[3031]] - For the later half of the year, Kincade's Rangers and [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]] were re-armed and refitted on [[Bellatrix]].<ref name=H:BWp63>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 63</ref>
  
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-[[3032]] - On the 2nd of March, the Ranger-Da Dai Chi Taskforce launched a surprise assault on [[Drozan]]. The planet's defenders consisted of the recently arrived Taskforce Duo and the garrisoning [[Caesar's Cohorts]]. Taskforce Duo was in the middle of a refit and ill prepared for the ferocious attack. All three Taskforce Duo regiments panicked and fled their bases in the face of the Capellan assault. Caesar's Cohorts held the capital and withstood several attacks. However, the Canopian mercenaries saw the writing on the wall and the Cohorts evacuated. They were soon followed by Taskforce Duo who left behind most of their equipment and supplies. Thus a far smaller Capellan force retook Drozan and the CCAF counterattack had begun.<ref name=H:BWp63/>
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-[[3032]] - On the 2nd of March, the Ranger-Da Dai Chi Taskforce launched a surprise assault on [[Drozan]]. The planet's defenders consisted of the recently arrived Taskforce Duo and the garrisoning [[Caesar’s Cohorts]]. Taskforce Duo was in the middle of a refit and ill-prepared for the ferocious attack. All three Taskforce Duo regiments panicked and fled their bases in the face of the Capellan assault. Caesar’s Cohorts held the capital and withstood several attacks. However, the Canopian mercenaries saw the writing on the wall and the Cohorts evacuated. They were soon followed by Taskforce Duo who left behind most of their equipment and supplies. Thus a far smaller Capellan force retook Drozan and the CCAF counterattack had begun.<ref name=H:BWp63/>
  
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-[[3033]] - In May, Kincade's Rangers arrived on [[Repulse]] and hit [[Drummond's Destroyers]] hard. Despite initial losses, the Destroyers reacted well and held the Rangers back. Soon news of the arrival of the [[Death Commandos]] and, later, Warrior House Dai Da Chi broke the Canopian spine. The Destroyers fled and by the end of June the planet was Confederation once more.<ref name=H:BWp65>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 65</ref>
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-[[3033]] - In May, Kincade's Rangers arrived on [[Repulse]] and hit [[Drummond’s Destroyers]] hard. Despite initial losses, the Destroyers reacted well and held the Rangers back. Soon news of the arrival of the [[Death Commandos]] and, later, Warrior House Dai Da Chi broke the Canopian spine. The Destroyers fled and by the end of June the planet was Confederation once more.<ref name=H:BWp65>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 65</ref>  
  
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-[[3034]] - [[Ishara's Grenadiers]] and Kincade's Rangers attack Drummond's Destroyers and [[Jenkin's Armored Cavalry]] on [[Renown]]. With the planet of little strategic value and already badly shaken from the previous battles, both Magistracy Armed Forces regiments fled without firing a shot.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 66</ref>
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-[[3034]] - [[Ishara's Grenadiers]] and Kincade's Rangers attack Drummond’s Destroyers and [[Jenkin’s Armored Cavalry]] on [[Renown]]. With the planet of little strategic value and already badly shaken from the previous battles, both Magistracy Armed Forces regiments fled without firing a shot.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 66</ref>
  
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===''Xin Sheng'' Campaign===
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===Xin Sheng Campaign===
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At some point prior to 3062, Kincade's Rangers were renamed '''Renshield's Dragoons'''. This name change may have been due to their redesignation as a heavy regiment.<ref name=FMCCp80/>
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Sometime just before 3062, Kincade's Rangers were renamed '''Renshield's Dragoons'''. This may be caused by their becoming a heavy regiment.<ref name=FMCCp80/>
  
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Renshield's Dragoons and [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]] captured the critical logistics base [[Tantara]] in [[3062]], three months after the fall of [[St. Ives]] during the [[Xin Sheng Campaign|''Xin Sheng'' Campaign]]. The temporary loss of the planet prompted the start of peace talks that ultimately led to the surrender of the [[St. Ives Compact]].<ref name=FMCCp80>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 80: "Renshield's Dragoons Unit Profile"</ref> After the conflict in [[3063]] the Dragoons were stationed on [[Tsinghai]].
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-[[3062]] - Renshield's Dragoons and [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]] captured the critical logistics base [[Tantara]] three months after the fall of [[St. Ives]] during the [[Xin Sheng Campaign]]. The temporary loss of the planet prompted the start of peace talks that ultimately led to the surrender of the [[St. Ives Compact]].<ref name=FMCCp80>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 80, "Renshield's Dragoons Unit Profile"</ref>
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-[[3063]] - The Dragoons are stationed on [[Tsinghai]].
  
 
===FedCom Civil War===
 
===FedCom Civil War===
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While patrolling [[Styk]], [[Gan Singh]] and [[Liao]], the regiment's aerospace wing was invited to join [[Hell's Black Aces]] in escorting [[Wolf's Dragoons]] DropShips to and from the besieged planet of [[Tikonov]]. During the operation, an [[AFFS]] aerospace fighter collided with Renshield's Airborne Wing Commander, killing her instantly. The unit XO, ''Kong-sao-shao'' Xia Caul, took immediate command and ordered her wing to attack. Two squadrons of besieging Davions were destroyed before the Black Aces could calm the situation.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 25</ref>  By [[3067]] the Dragoons had taken station on [[St. Andre]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33</ref>
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While patrolling [[Styk]], [[Gan Singh]] and [[Liao]], the regiment's aerospace wing was invited to join [[Hell's Black Aces]] in escorting [[Wolf's Dragoons]] dropships to and from the besieged planet of [[Tikonov]]. During the operation, an [[AFFS]] aerospace fighter collided with Renshield’s Airborne Wing Commander, killing her instantly. The unit XO, ''Kong-sao-shao'' Xia Caul, took immediate command and ordered her wing to attack. Two squadrons of besieging Davions were destroyed before the Black Aces could calm the situation.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 25</ref>  
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-[[3067]] - Stationed on [[St. Andre]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33</ref>
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
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On 25 June [[3068]], Duke [[George Hasek (31st c.)|George Hasek]] of the [[Capellan March]] independently launched an invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. It was called [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]] and the [[CCAF]] counterattack was called [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]]. It would end in formal ceasefire in April, [[3070]].<ref name=JS:TBDp17>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 17: "Operation: Sovereign Justice"</ref>
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On 25 June [[3068]], Duke [[George Hasek]] of the [[Capellan March]] independently launched an invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. It was called [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]] and the [[CCAF]] counterattack was called [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]]. It would end in formal ceasefire in April, [[3070]].<ref name=JS:TBDp17>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 17, "OPERATION: SOVEREIGN JUSTICE"</ref>
  
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-June, 3068 - Wave One of the [[AFFS]] assault saw the [[First Cunningham Commandos]] and [[Sixth Syrtis Fusiliers]] invade [[Hustaing]] where Renshield's Dragoons were garrisoned. After a month of fierce resistance, the Dragoons withdrew with little damage.<ref name=JS:TBDp17/>
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-June, 3068 - Wave One of the [[AFFS]] assault saw the [[First Cunningham Commandos]] and [[Sixth Syrtis Fusiliers]] invade [[Hustaing]] where Renshield's Dragoons were garrisoned. After a month of fierce resistance, the Dragoons withdrew with little damage.<ref name=JS:TBDp17/>
  
 
-August, 3068 - Renshield's Dragoons fell back to [[Hexare]] only to find the [[4th Illician Rangers|Fourth Illician Rangers]] already there by a day. Heavy fighting inflicted significant damage to both units but neither could dislodge the other.<ref name=JS:TBDp17/>
 
-August, 3068 - Renshield's Dragoons fell back to [[Hexare]] only to find the [[4th Illician Rangers|Fourth Illician Rangers]] already there by a day. Heavy fighting inflicted significant damage to both units but neither could dislodge the other.<ref name=JS:TBDp17/>
  
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-October, 3068 - [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]] began. [[Warrior House Imarra]] reinforced the Dragoons<ref name=JHS:3070p24>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 24: "Confederation Strikes Back"</ref> and the 6th Syrtis Fusiliers reinforced the Rangers, breaking the stalemate on Hexare. The Dragoons were at the forefront of the fighting, destroying the Illicians' Command Company<ref name="MSUp73">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 73: "Illician Lancers"</ref> and countercharging the Fusiliers. With the 4th Illician Rangers shattered and the overall strategic situation turning sour, both AFFS regiments retreated off-world.<ref name=FM:3085p30>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 30</ref> Such victory came at high cost for the Dragoons as just over 25% of the unit are left.<ref name="frcc13"/>
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-October, 3068 - Operation: Thunderstrike began. [[Warrior House Imarra]] reinforced the Dragoons<ref name=JHS:3070p24>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 24, "Confederation Strikes Back"</ref> and the 6th Syrtis Fusiliers reinforced the Rangers, breaking the stalemate on Hexare. The Dragoons were at the forefront of the fighting, destroying the Illician's Command Company<ref name="MSUp73">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 73, "Illician Lancers"</ref> and counter-charging the Fusiliers. With the 4th Illician Rangers shattered and the overall strategic situation turning sour, both AFFS regiments retreated off-world.<ref name=FM:3085p30>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 30</ref> Such victory came at high cost for the Dragoons as just over 25% of the unit are left.<ref name="frcc13"/>
  
 
-[[3079]] - Renshield's Dragoons were stationed on [[Altorra]] for repair and refit. Medical personnel were sent to deal with the trauma of the survivors.<ref name="frcc13">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 13</ref>
 
-[[3079]] - Renshield's Dragoons were stationed on [[Altorra]] for repair and refit. Medical personnel were sent to deal with the trauma of the survivors.<ref name="frcc13">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 13</ref>
  
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-[[3082]] - ''Sang-shao'' Renshield retires to teach at the [[Sarna Martial Academy]]. '''Paget's Dragoons''' are now led by ''Sang-shao'' [[Shashi H. Paget]].<ref name=FM:3085p30/>
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-[[3082]] - ''Sang-shao'' Renshield retires to teach at the [[Sarna Martial Academy]]. '''Paget's Dragoons''' are now led by ''Sang-shao'' Shashi H. Paget.<ref name=FM:3085p30/>
  
 
-[[3085]] - Paget's Dragoons were stationed on [[Phact]].<ref name=FM3085p34/> Though still not fully rebuilt, they were moved forward to cover the retreat of other CCAF forces involved in [[Operation: GOLDEN FORTRESS]] and [[Operation: VINDOLANDA]]. The military disaster cost the Capellan Confederation many worlds including [[Liao]] and would force a reorganization that would reassign the Dragoons to the new [[Sarna Commonality]].<ref name=FM:3085p30/>
 
-[[3085]] - Paget's Dragoons were stationed on [[Phact]].<ref name=FM3085p34/> Though still not fully rebuilt, they were moved forward to cover the retreat of other CCAF forces involved in [[Operation: GOLDEN FORTRESS]] and [[Operation: VINDOLANDA]]. The military disaster cost the Capellan Confederation many worlds including [[Liao]] and would force a reorganization that would reassign the Dragoons to the new [[Sarna Commonality]].<ref name=FM:3085p30/>
  
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-[[3086]] onwards - The enraged Paget's Dragoons and other Liao Cháng-Chéng regiments have raided [[ROTS]] worlds constantly year after year. These actions have made the regiment experts at cross-border raiding.<ref name=FM:3145p41/>
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-[[3086]] onwards - The enraged Paget's Dragoons and other Liao Cháng-Chéng regiments have raided [[ROTS]] worlds constantly year after year. These actions have made the regiment experts at cross-border raiding.<ref name=FM:3145p41/>
  
 
===Republic Era===
 
===Republic Era===
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On 13 October [[3111]], the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] began the first wave of [[Operation DIVINE RIGHT]]. Its objective was the reclamation of all planets lost to the [[Republic of the Sphere]] since the [[Jihad]]. This operation and the subsequent [[RAF]] counterattack would be dubbed the [[Capellan Crusades]] and would only end on 2 June [[3113]].<ref name=H:WotREp81>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 81: "Operation DIVINE RIGHT and Operation MAGNUS"</ref>
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On 13 October [[3111]], the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] began the first wave of [[Operation DIVINE RIGHT]]. It's objective was the reclamation of all planets lost to the [[Republic of the Sphere]] since the [[Jihad]]. This operation and the subsequent [[RAF]] counterattack would be dubbed the [[Capellan Crusades]] and would only end on 2 June [[3113]].<ref name=H:WotREp81>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 81, "Operation DIVINE RIGHT and Operation MAGNUS"</ref>
  
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-September, 3111 - Paget's Dragoons are on [[Ulan Bator]] preparing to invade.<ref name=H:WotREp86>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 86: "Capellan Crusades Deployment Tables"</ref>
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-September, 3111 - Paget's Dragoons are on [[Ulan Bator]] preparing to invade.<ref name=H:WotREp86>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 86, "CAPELLAN CRUSADES DEPLOYMENT TABLES"</ref>
  
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-October, 3111 - The Dragoons landed on [[Palos]] and annihilated its [[Standing Guard]].<ref name=H:WotREp77>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 77: "Unleashing the Dogs of War"</ref><ref name=H:WotREp86/>
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-October, 3111 - The Dragoons landed on [[Palos]] and annihilated it's [[Standing Guard]].<ref name=H:WotREp77>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 77, "UNLEASHING THE DOGS OF WAR"</ref><ref name=H:WotREp86/>
  
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-January, [[3112]] - The Dragoons engaged the [[Fifth Triarii Protectors]] and the [[Republic Special Scouts]] on [[Styk]]. Initially successful, Paget's Dragoons were forced to abandon their siege of [[Tao 'Mechworks]] industriplex when [[Stone's Liberators]] arrived in February. The arrival of [[Warrior House Tsang Xiao]] soon afterwards and the [[Fifth Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] in April only gave a temporary advantage as a daring Liberator raid nearly crippled the Dragoons. All three [[CCAF]] regiments were about evacuate when Stone's Liberators mysteriously abandoned the planet. Suddenly severely outnumbered, the 5th Triarii were destroyed within three days and the planet taken.<ref name=H:WotREp79>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 79: "Divine Right Wave Two"</ref><ref name=H:WotREp86/>
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-January, [[3112]] - The Dragoons engaged the [[Fifth Triarii Protectors]] and the [[Republic Special Scouts]] on [[Styk]]. Initially successful, Paget's Dragoons were forced to abandon their siege of [[Tao MechWorks]] industriplex when [[Stone’s Liberators]] arrived in February. The arrival of [[Warrior House Tsang Xiao]] soon afterwards and the [[Fifth Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] in April the only gave a temporary advantage as a daring Liberator raid nearly crippled the Dragoons. All three [[CCAF]] regiments were about evacuate when Stone's Liberators mysteriously abandoned the planet. Suddenly severely outnumbered, the 5th Triarii were destroyed within three days and the planet taken.<ref name=H:WotREp79>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 79, "DIVINE RIGHT WAVE TWO"</ref><ref name=H:WotREp86/>
  
 
-June, 3112 - Heavily damaged Paget's Dragoons retreated from Styk after being attacked by the [[V Hastati Sentinels]] led by [[Kai Allard-Liao]].<ref name=H:WotREp79/><ref name=H:WotREp86/>
 
-June, 3112 - Heavily damaged Paget's Dragoons retreated from Styk after being attacked by the [[V Hastati Sentinels]] led by [[Kai Allard-Liao]].<ref name=H:WotREp79/><ref name=H:WotREp86/>
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==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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In [[3025]] the commanding officer was ''[[Colonel]]'' Joshua Kincade.<ref name=HLp87>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 87, "Kincade's Rangers Unit Profile"</ref>
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As of [[3050]] to [[3054]] the commanding officer was ''Colonel'' Laura Sedgwick.<ref name=20Yp62>''20 Year Update'', p. 62, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp41>''Objective Raids'', p. 41, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
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As of [[3063]] to [[3067]] the commanding officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' Victor Renshield.<ref name=FMCCp80/><ref name=FMUp33>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Kincade's Rangers'''
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As of [[3082]] to [[3145]] the unit is commanded by ''Sang-shao'' Shashi H. Paget.<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref><ref name=FM:3145p45>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 45, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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|-
 
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| ''[[Colonel]]''||[[Joshua Kincade]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp87>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 87: "Kincade's Rangers Unit Profile"</ref>
 
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|-
 
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| ''Colonel''||[[Laura Sedgwick]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20Yp62>''20 Year Update'', p. 62: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp41>''Objective Raids'', p. 41: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
 
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|-
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Renshield's Dragoons'''
 
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|-
 
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| ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Victor Renshield]]||[[3063]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMCCp80/><ref name=FMUp33>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
 
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|-
 
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| ''Sang-shao''||[[Shashi H. Paget]]||[[3082]] - circa [[3112]]<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
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|-
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Liao Dragoons'''
 
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|-
 
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| ''Sang-shao''||Shashi H. Paget||circa [[3112]] - [[3145]]<ref name=FM:3145p45>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 45: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
 
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|-
 
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|}
 
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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* 3063 - The Dragoons frequently tackle multiple assignments at once, dividing their forces into specialized units. The three 'Mech battalions are supported by a flight of aerospace fighters and attack primary targets while the first and fourth battalions of the armor regiment strike secondary targets. The other two battalions from the armor regiment reinforce the other commands as needed.<ref name=FMCCp80/>
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The Dragoons frequently tackle multiple assignments at once, dividing their forces into specialized units. The three 'Mech battalions are supported by a flight of AeroSpace Fighters and attack primary targets while the first and fourth battalions of the armor regiment strike secondary targets. The other two battalions from the armor regiment reinforce the other commands as needed.<ref name=FMCCp80/>
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* 3145 - Decades of raiding the [[Republic of the Sphere]] have made the regiment experts at cross-border raiding.<ref name="FM:3145p41"/>
 
  
 
==Unit Emblem==
 
==Unit Emblem==
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3025===
 
===3025===
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'''Kincade's Rangers''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HLp87/>
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'''Kincade's Rangers''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=HLp87/>
 
* CO: ''Colonel'' Joshua Kincade
 
* CO: ''Colonel'' Joshua Kincade
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:* 1st Battalion: ''[[Major]]'' [[Chandrahar Samatar]]
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:* 1st Battalion: ''[[Major]]'' Chandrahar Samatar
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:* 2nd Battalion: ''Major'' [[Alana Ballantine]]
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:* 2nd Battalion: ''Major'' Alana Ballantine
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Repulse]].<ref name=HLCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 106</ref>
 
−
 
 
−
=== 3028 ===
 
−
'''Kincade's Rangers '''(2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HBSp88/>
 
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Repulse]].<ref name=HBSp88>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 88</ref>
 
  
−
===3050===
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===3050-3054===
−
'''Kincade's Rangers''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp62/>
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'''Kincade's Rangers''' (2 Battalion's)<ref name=20Yp62/><ref name=ORp41/>
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:*CO: Colonel Laura Sedgwick<ref name=20Yp62/>
 
−
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Repulse]] and [[Renown]].<ref name=20Yp62/>
 
−
 
 
−
===3054===
 
−
'''Kincade's Rangers''' (2 Battalions)<ref name=ORp41/>
 
 
* CO: ''Colonel'' Laura Sedgwick
 
* CO: ''Colonel'' Laura Sedgwick
 
:* 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable)
 
:* 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable)
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===3063===
 
===3063===
 
'''Renshield's Dragoons''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp80/>
 
'''Renshield's Dragoons''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp80/>
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* CO/1st Battalion: ''Sang-shao'' Victor Renshield
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* CO/1st Battalion: ''Sang-shao'' Victor Renshild
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* 2nd Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Pavlov Bagroutinni
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* 2nd Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Pavlov Bagroutinni  
 
* 3rd Battalion: ''Zhong-shao'' Thomas Bard
 
* 3rd Battalion: ''Zhong-shao'' Thomas Bard
  
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===3067===
 
===3067===
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'''Renshield's Dragoons''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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'''Renshield's Dragoons''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMUp33/>      
 
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Victor Renshield
 
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Victor Renshield
  
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'''Renshield's Airborne''' (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMUp33/>
+
'''Renshield's Airborne''' (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMUp33/>      
 
* CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' Xia Caul
 
* CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' Xia Caul
  
−
'''Renshield's Augmented Cavalry''' (4 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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'''Renshield's Augmented Cavlary''' (4 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
 
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Franklin Greene
 
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Franklin Greene
  
 
===3079===
 
===3079===
−
'''Renshield’s Dragoons ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=frccaf13>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 13</ref>
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By 3079 the Dragoons had rebuilt, but were still sixty percent below their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name="frcc13"/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Altorra]].<ref name=frccaf13/> By 3079 the Dragoons had rebuilt, but were still sixty percent below their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name="frcc13"/>
 
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
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'''Paget's Dragoons''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
+
'''Paget's Dragoons''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p34/>  
 
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Shashi H. Paget
 
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Shashi H. Paget
  
−
'''Paget's Airborne''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
+
'''Paget's Airborne''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>  
−
* CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' [[Yuk Yi Yip]]
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* CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' Yuk Yi Yip
  
−
'''Paget's Augmented Cavalry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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'''Paget's Augmented Cavalry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p34/>  
−
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' [[Alastair Heskett]]
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* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Alastair Heskett
  
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
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'''Paget's Airborne''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p45/>
 
'''Paget's Airborne''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p45/>
−
* CO: [[Kong-sao-shao]] [[Titus Blumhardt]]
+
* CO: [[Kong-sao-shao]] Titus Blumhardt
  
 
'''Paget's Augmented Cavalry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p45/>
 
'''Paget's Augmented Cavalry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p45/>
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* CO: [[Zhong-shao]] [[Ricky Brader]]
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* CO: [[Zhong-shao]] Ricky Brader
  
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==Gallery==
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==Notes==
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<gallery>
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''Sang-shao'' Shashi H. Paget is still the commanding officer by 3145.  
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Kincade's Rangers.jpg|Insignia of Kincade's Rangers, ca. 3025
 
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</gallery>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
 
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
 
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
 
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Liao Dragoons,1st]]
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Renshield's Dragoons]]

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