1st Liao Hussars

History

Formation

The Hussars first saw action in 2925, earnign a reputation for poor discipline. Some describe the unit as "a suicidal rabble of talanted egotists."

4th Succession War

The Homeworld of Kamakura's Hussars is Styk. In the 4th Succession War the units 1st battalion retreated after the failed defense of Sakhalin of the world.

Andurien/Canopus Invasion

The Hussars saw action on Turin, Andarmax, and New Roland.

Operation Guerrero

The Hussars took heavy casualties from the 6th Syrtis Fusiliers, contributing to an institutional hatred of House Davion.

Xin Sheng Campaign

Left out of the attack on St. Ives for fear of collateral damage, the Hussars were used against targets in the Chaos March.

Jihad

Now known as Phyr's Hussars, the unit held St. Andre from 3069 until the end of the Jihad against raids by Blakist and mercenery units. The Hussars lost a battalion of Mechs in a nuclear strike.

Officers

• As of 3063 the Commanding Officer was Sang-shao Takei Kamakura.
• As of 3067 the Commanding Officer is Sang-shao Kan Ai Phyr.

Tactics

Kamakura's Hussars tend toward straightforward frontal assaults, reling on a charge to disrupt enemy tactics.

Composition History

3063

Kamakura's Hussars (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)

• XO/1st Battalion: Zhong-shao Kan Ai Phyr
• 2nd Battalion: Zhong-shao William Torgenson
• 3rd Battalion: Zhong-shao Ashofed Hashremon

Mig's Mustangs (2 Flights/Veteran/Reliable)

• Wing Commander: Kong-zhong-shao Kirsten Mgwayne

Kamakura's Armored Cavalry (1 understrength Regiment/Regular/Reliable)

• Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Alek Skareb

Kamakura's Infantry Corps (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)

• Infantry Commander (3063): Sao-shao Ernest Gabrillio
• Infantry Commander (3067): Sao-shao Daphne Blake

- Includes Artillery, VTOLs and 2 Squads of Battle Armor

Bibliography

• NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2
• Field Manual: Capellan Confederation
• Field Manual: Updates