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Line 12: ==History== ==History== === Star League Era === === Star League Era === − The regiments of the Lyran Regulars were prone to being disbanded and reactivated as needed; each time a regiment was reactivated, it would be populated with a mix of reenlisted veterans and fresh recruits, before being assigned to a garrison posting to free up a line regiment for active service. During peacetime, the Regulars would then draw down to a much smaller size as a brigade, awaiting the next time they would be called on. During the closing decades of the [[Star League era]] the 1st carried the nickname "The Officer Regiment", a consequence of the number of personnel assigned to the regiment as a result of being underperforming leaders that the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] felt might be capable of filling secondary officer positions within line regiments during a crisis. Critics of the 1st pointed out that appointing officers who weren't underachievers to command positions within the unit might result in the production of some better officers now, rather than inferior officers in the future.<ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 15, "Lyran Regulars"</ref> + The regiments of the Lyran Regulars were prone to being disbanded and reactivated as needed; each time a regiment was reactivated, it would be populated with a mix of re-enlisted veterans and fresh recruits, before being assigned to a garrison posting to free up a line regiment for active service. During peacetime, the Regulars would then disband down to a much smaller size as a brigade, awaiting the next time they would be called on. During the closing decades of the [[Star League era]] the 1st carried the nickname "The Officer Regiment", a consequence of the number of personnel assigned to the regiment as a result of being under-performing leaders that the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] felt might be capable of filling secondary officer positions within line regiments during a crisis. Critics of the 1st pointed out that appointing officers who weren't underachievers to command positions within the unit might result in the production of some better officers now, rather than inferior officers in the future.<ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 15, "Lyran Regulars"</ref> − === Re-formation === + === Reformation === − The 1st Lyran Regulars were subsequently re-formed during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] from a [[mercenary]] unit known as "The Boomers". The members of this unit entered [[House Steiner]]'s permanent service in exchange for fiefdoms and titles. <ref name=HSLC77>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 77, "Regimental Nicknames"</ref> + The 1st Lyran Regulars were subsequently reformed during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] from a [[mercenary]] unit known as "The Boomers". The members of this unit entered [[House Steiner]]'s permanent service in exchange for fiefdoms and titles. <ref name=HSLC77>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 77, "Regimental Nicknames"</ref> − As of [[3025]], the 1st was based on [[Romulus]]. <ref name=HSLC118>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 118, Unit Deployment Table - 3025</ref> + As of [[3025]], the 1st was based on [[Romulus]]. <ref name=HSLC118>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 118, Unit Deployment Table - 3025</ref> ===Fourth Succession War=== ===Fourth Succession War=== In [[3026]], the 1st Lyran Regulars were one of many Lyran regiments reorganized by [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] into [[Regimental_Combat_Team#Regimental_Combat_Team|Regimental Combat Team]]s, based on the successful model used by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]]. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-42>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 42, Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces in 3028</ref> In [[3026]], the 1st Lyran Regulars were one of many Lyran regiments reorganized by [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] into [[Regimental_Combat_Team#Regimental_Combat_Team|Regimental Combat Team]]s, based on the successful model used by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]]. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-42>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 42, Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces in 3028</ref> − When the [[Fourth Succession War]] broke out in [[3028]], the 1st Lyran Regulars were part of the largest invasion by the Lyran Commonwealth against the [[Draconis Combine]] in over a century. Joining the [[Third Lyran Regulars|3rd Lyran Regulars]], the [[Fourth Donegal Guards|4th Donegal Guards]] and 40 conventional regiments in an assault on [[Harvest]]. They were opposed by the [[Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group|5th Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and the mercenary regiment [[Hannibal's Hermits]], as well as 20 conventional regiments. Using the [[AFFS]]' "[[Lightning Company]]" tactics, the 1st Lyrans won a stunning victory against the 5th Amphigean at the Battle for Dangalobee Fields, creating havoc in the enemy's rear. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-46>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 46, Harvest</ref> The DCMS troops were soon forced to withdraw, leaving Harvest for the Lyrans. + When the [[Fourth Succession War]] broke out in [[3028]], the 1st Lyran Regulars were part of the largest invasion by the Lyran Commonwealth against the [[Draconis Combine]] in over a century. Joining the [[Third Lyran Regulars|3rd Lyran Regulars]], the [[Fourth Donegal Guards|4th Donegal Guards]] and 40 [[conventional]] regiments in an assault on [[Harvest]]. They were opposed by the [[Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group|5th Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and the mercenary regiment [[Hannibal's Hermits]], as well as 20 conventional regiments. Using the [[AFFS]]' "[[Lightning Company]]" tactics, the 1st Lyrans won a stunning victory against the 5th Amphigean at the Battle for Dangalobee Fields, creating havoc in the enemy's rear. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-46>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 46, Harvest</ref> The DCMS troops were soon forced to withdraw, leaving Harvest for the Lyrans. − The 1st later took part in a successful attack on [[Verthandi]], taking that world as well. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-44>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 44, Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG</ref> In May 3029 the 1st was deployed to [[The Edge]] to reinforce the [[Tenth Donegal Guards|Donegal Guards]], who had been in the process of conquering the planet when the [[Twenty-fifth Rasalhague Regulars|25th Rasalhague Regulars]] had counterattacked and left the Guards stalemated close to Bono, the planetary capital city. The 1st dropped northwest of Bono and began advancing on the city, quickly clashing with the planetary militia. The militia responded with booby traps and suicide charges that caused a breakdown in cooperation between the [[BattleMech]] and conventional elements of the 1st, but which were insufficient to stop the 1st from pushing forward through superior numbers. By mid-July, the 1st had reached the outskirts of Bono, giving the 10th an opportunity to make their own attack. Coordinating their attacks, the two Lyran [[RCT]]s pressed forward, with the 10th crossing the minefields and defensive positions the 25th had prepared during the lull even as the 1st broke through the defensive fortifications ahead of them before moving into Bono's industrial park.<ref name="FSWMAv2p68">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 68-69, "The Edge"</ref> + The 1st later took part in a successful attack on [[Verthandi]], taking that world as well. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-44>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 44, Operation Götterdämmerung</ref> In May 3029 the 1st was deployed to [[The Edge]] to reinforce the [[Tenth Donegal Guards|Donegal Guards]], who had been in the process of conquering the planet when the [[Twenty-fifth Rasalhague Regulars|25th Rasalhague Regulars]] had counter-attacked and left the Guards stalemated close to Bono, the planetary capital city. The 1st dropped north-west of Bono and began advancing on the city, quickly clashing with the planetary militia. The militia responded with booby traps and suicide charges that caused a breakdown in cooperation between the [[BattleMech]] and conventional elements of the 1st, but which were insufficient to stop the 1st from pushing forward through superior numbers. By mid-July, the 1st had reached the outskirts of Bono, giving the 10th an opportunity to make their own attack. Coordinating their attacks, the two Lyran [[RCT]]s pressed forward, with the 10th crossing the minefields and defensive positions the 25th had prepared during the lull even as the 1st broke through the defensive fortifications ahead of them before moving into Bono's industrial park.<ref name="FSWMAv2p68">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 68-69, "The Edge"</ref> − With a dominating victory in sight, the 1st Lyran Regulars 'Mech forces slipped, changing course to chase down a 'Mech company from the 25th and leaving the [[2nd Vulcan Mechanized Infantry|2nd Vulcan Mechanized Infantry Regiment]] exposed. The 25th capitalized on that error, throwing forces at the 2nd Vulcan and using the opportunity to break for their [[DropShip]]s. Even as the 25th abandoned The Edge, a botched recognition sign between the Lyran regiments on the ground led to a blue-on-blue incident that cost them a 'Mech and twenty dead infantry, but the Commonwealth had secured The Edge.<ref name="FSWMAv2p68"/> + With a dominating victory in sight, the 1st Lyran Regulars 'Mech forces slipped, changing course to chase down a 'Mech company from the 25th and leaving the [[2nd Vulcan Mechanized Infantry Regiment|2nd Vulcan Mechanized Infantry Regiment]] exposed. The 25th capitalized on that error, throwing forces at the 2nd Vulcan and using the opportunity to break for their [[DropShip]]s. Even as the 25th abandoned The Edge, a botched recognition sign between the Lyran regiments on the ground led to a blue-on-blue incident that cost them a 'Mech and twenty dead infantry, but the Commonwealth had secured The Edge.<ref name="FSWMAv2p68"/> ===War of 3039=== ===War of 3039=== Line 37:
Line 34: As of early [[3050]], the 1st Lyran Regulars RCT were based on [[Maestu]] in the [[Tamar March]]. <ref name=20YU26>''20 Year Update'' p. 26, Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> As of early [[3050]], the 1st Lyran Regulars RCT were based on [[Maestu]] in the [[Tamar March]]. <ref name=20YU26>''20 Year Update'' p. 26, Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> − Later that year, when the [[Clan Invasion]] struck the Federated Commonwealth, the 1st had moved to Ridderkerk, and were one of the few [[AFFC]] units in position to blunt the opening thrusts. [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault Cluster]] landed on Ridderkerk in July 3050. Unfortunately for the Boomers, their commanding officer, [[Leutnant-General]] [[Ostola Stellwar]] was in a coma as a result of a traffic accident, and the unit's second-in-command was unable to effectively mobilize the defenders. Lacking even the coordination and leadership to retreat offworld, the 1st Lyrans were entirely destroyed in less than a day of fighting. <ref name=WCS61R>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'' p. 61, Ridderkerk</ref><ref name=ct>''ClanTroops'', p. 34</ref> + Later that year, when the [[Clan Invasion]] struck the Federated Commonwealth, the 1st had moved to Ridderkerk, and were one of the few [[AFFC]] units in position to blunt the opening thrusts. [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault Cluster]] landed on Ridderkerk in July 3050. Unfortunately for the Boomers, their commanding officer, [[Hauptmann-General]] [[Jane Craigie]] was in a coma as a result of a traffic accident, and the unit's second-in-command was unable to effectively mobilize the defenders. Lacking even the coordination and leadership to retreat offworld, the 1st Lyrans were entirely destroyed in less than a day of fighting. <ref name=WCS61R>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'' p. 61, Ridderkerk</ref><ref name=ct>''ClanTroops'', p. 34</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 46:
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Line 67: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== === 2765 === === 2765 === − '''First Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15"/> + '''1st Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15"/> :- At this point the First were stationed on [[Orestes]].<ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15"/> :- At this point the First were stationed on [[Orestes]].<ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15"/> − − === 2786 - 2821=== − '''First Lyran Regulars ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name= FSSp139 >'' First Succession War'', p. 139</ref> − : Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Orestes]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 41 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Orestes]]. <ref name= FSSp139/> − − === 2830 === − '''First Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp99>''Second Succession War'', p. 99 </ref> − : Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Glenlivet]] with an operational readiness of 98 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp99/> − − === 2864 === − '''First Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp99/> − : Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Glenlivet]] with an operational readiness of 39 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp99/> ===3025=== ===3025=== − '''First Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=HSLC118/><br> + '''1st Lyran Regulars''' (Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=HSLC118/><br> − :*CO: Leutnant Colonel Ostola Stellwar+ CO: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant Colonel}} Ostola Stellwar<br> − :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Romulus]]. ===3040=== ===3040=== − '''First Lyran Regulars RCT''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p137/> + '''1st Lyran Regulars RCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO39-137/> − :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Ridderkerk]]. <ref name = HWo3039p137 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137 </ref> ===3050=== ===3050=== − '''First Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=20YU26/> + '''1st Lyran Regulars RCT''' (Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=20YU26/><br> − :* CO: Leftenant General Ostola Stellwar <ref name=20YU26/>+ CO: {{LyranRankInline|Hauptmann General}} Jane Craigie<br> − − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Ridderkerk]]. <ref name=20YU26/> ==Notes== ==Notes== Line 104:
Line 92: * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' * ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]'' * ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'' − * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' [[Category: Lyran Commands|Lyran Regulars, 001st]] [[Category: Lyran Commands|Lyran Regulars, 001st]] [[Category: Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Regulars, 001st]] [[Category: Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Regulars, 001st]]
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==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Star League Era === | === Star League Era === | ||
| − | The regiments of the Lyran Regulars were prone to being disbanded and reactivated as needed; each time a regiment was reactivated, it would be populated with a mix of | + | The regiments of the Lyran Regulars were prone to being disbanded and reactivated as needed; each time a regiment was reactivated, it would be populated with a mix of re-enlisted veterans and fresh recruits, before being assigned to a garrison posting to free up a line regiment for active service. During peacetime, the Regulars would then disband down to a much smaller size as a brigade, awaiting the next time they would be called on. During the closing decades of the [[Star League era]] the 1st carried the nickname "The Officer Regiment", a consequence of the number of personnel assigned to the regiment as a result of being under-performing leaders that the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] felt might be capable of filling secondary officer positions within line regiments during a crisis. Critics of the 1st pointed out that appointing officers who weren't underachievers to command positions within the unit might result in the production of some better officers now, rather than inferior officers in the future.<ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 15, "Lyran Regulars"</ref> |
| − | === | + | === Reformation === |
| − | The 1st Lyran Regulars were subsequently | + | The 1st Lyran Regulars were subsequently reformed during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] from a [[mercenary]] unit known as "The Boomers". The members of this unit entered [[House Steiner]]'s permanent service in exchange for fiefdoms and titles. <ref name=HSLC77>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 77, "Regimental Nicknames"</ref> |
| − | As of [[3025]], the 1st was based on [[Romulus]]. <ref name=HSLC118>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 118, Unit Deployment Table - 3025</ref> | + | As of [[3025]], the 1st was based on [[Romulus]]. <ref name=HSLC118>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 118, Unit Deployment Table - 3025</ref> |
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
In [[3026]], the 1st Lyran Regulars were one of many Lyran regiments reorganized by [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] into [[Regimental_Combat_Team#Regimental_Combat_Team|Regimental Combat Team]]s, based on the successful model used by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]]. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-42>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 42, Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces in 3028</ref> | In [[3026]], the 1st Lyran Regulars were one of many Lyran regiments reorganized by [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] into [[Regimental_Combat_Team#Regimental_Combat_Team|Regimental Combat Team]]s, based on the successful model used by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]]. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-42>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 42, Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces in 3028</ref> | ||
| − | When the [[Fourth Succession War]] broke out in [[3028]], the 1st Lyran Regulars were part of the largest invasion by the Lyran Commonwealth against the [[Draconis Combine]] in over a century. Joining the [[Third Lyran Regulars|3rd Lyran Regulars]], the [[Fourth Donegal Guards|4th Donegal Guards]] and 40 conventional regiments in an assault on [[Harvest]]. They were opposed by the [[Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group|5th Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and the mercenary regiment [[Hannibal's Hermits]], as well as 20 conventional regiments. Using the [[AFFS]]' "[[Lightning Company]]" tactics, the 1st Lyrans won a stunning victory against the 5th Amphigean at the Battle for Dangalobee Fields, creating havoc in the enemy's rear. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-46>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 46, Harvest</ref> The DCMS troops were soon forced to withdraw, leaving Harvest for the Lyrans. | + | When the [[Fourth Succession War]] broke out in [[3028]], the 1st Lyran Regulars were part of the largest invasion by the Lyran Commonwealth against the [[Draconis Combine]] in over a century. Joining the [[Third Lyran Regulars|3rd Lyran Regulars]], the [[Fourth Donegal Guards|4th Donegal Guards]] and 40 [[conventional]] regiments in an assault on [[Harvest]]. They were opposed by the [[Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group|5th Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and the mercenary regiment [[Hannibal's Hermits]], as well as 20 conventional regiments. Using the [[AFFS]]' "[[Lightning Company]]" tactics, the 1st Lyrans won a stunning victory against the 5th Amphigean at the Battle for Dangalobee Fields, creating havoc in the enemy's rear. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-46>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 46, Harvest</ref> The DCMS troops were soon forced to withdraw, leaving Harvest for the Lyrans. |
| − | The 1st later took part in a successful attack on [[Verthandi]], taking that world as well. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-44>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 44, Operation | + | The 1st later took part in a successful attack on [[Verthandi]], taking that world as well. <ref name=NAISFSWV1-44>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p. 44, Operation Götterdämmerung</ref> In May 3029 the 1st was deployed to [[The Edge]] to reinforce the [[Tenth Donegal Guards|Donegal Guards]], who had been in the process of conquering the planet when the [[Twenty-fifth Rasalhague Regulars|25th Rasalhague Regulars]] had counter-attacked and left the Guards stalemated close to Bono, the planetary capital city. The 1st dropped north-west of Bono and began advancing on the city, quickly clashing with the planetary militia. The militia responded with booby traps and suicide charges that caused a breakdown in cooperation between the [[BattleMech]] and conventional elements of the 1st, but which were insufficient to stop the 1st from pushing forward through superior numbers. By mid-July, the 1st had reached the outskirts of Bono, giving the 10th an opportunity to make their own attack. Coordinating their attacks, the two Lyran [[RCT]]s pressed forward, with the 10th crossing the minefields and defensive positions the 25th had prepared during the lull even as the 1st broke through the defensive fortifications ahead of them before moving into Bono's industrial park.<ref name="FSWMAv2p68">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 68-69, "The Edge"</ref> |
| − | With a dominating victory in sight, the 1st Lyran Regulars 'Mech forces slipped, changing course to chase down a 'Mech company from the 25th and leaving the [[2nd Vulcan Mechanized Infantry|2nd Vulcan Mechanized Infantry Regiment]] exposed. The 25th capitalized on that error, throwing forces at the 2nd Vulcan and using the opportunity to break for their [[DropShip]]s. Even as the 25th abandoned The Edge, a botched recognition sign between the Lyran regiments on the ground led to a blue-on-blue incident that cost them a 'Mech and twenty dead infantry, but the Commonwealth had secured The Edge.<ref name="FSWMAv2p68"/> | + | With a dominating victory in sight, the 1st Lyran Regulars 'Mech forces slipped, changing course to chase down a 'Mech company from the 25th and leaving the [[2nd Vulcan Mechanized Infantry Regiment|2nd Vulcan Mechanized Infantry Regiment]] exposed. The 25th capitalized on that error, throwing forces at the 2nd Vulcan and using the opportunity to break for their [[DropShip]]s. Even as the 25th abandoned The Edge, a botched recognition sign between the Lyran regiments on the ground led to a blue-on-blue incident that cost them a 'Mech and twenty dead infantry, but the Commonwealth had secured The Edge.<ref name="FSWMAv2p68"/> |
===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
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As of early [[3050]], the 1st Lyran Regulars RCT were based on [[Maestu]] in the [[Tamar March]]. <ref name=20YU26>''20 Year Update'' p. 26, Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> | As of early [[3050]], the 1st Lyran Regulars RCT were based on [[Maestu]] in the [[Tamar March]]. <ref name=20YU26>''20 Year Update'' p. 26, Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> | ||
| − | Later that year, when the [[Clan Invasion]] struck the Federated Commonwealth, the 1st had moved to Ridderkerk, and were one of the few [[AFFC]] units in position to blunt the opening thrusts. [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault Cluster]] landed on Ridderkerk in July 3050. Unfortunately for the Boomers, their commanding officer, [[ | + | Later that year, when the [[Clan Invasion]] struck the Federated Commonwealth, the 1st had moved to Ridderkerk, and were one of the few [[AFFC]] units in position to blunt the opening thrusts. [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault Cluster]] landed on Ridderkerk in July 3050. Unfortunately for the Boomers, their commanding officer, [[Hauptmann-General]] [[Jane Craigie]] was in a coma as a result of a traffic accident, and the unit's second-in-command was unable to effectively mobilize the defenders. Lacking even the coordination and leadership to retreat offworld, the 1st Lyrans were entirely destroyed in less than a day of fighting. <ref name=WCS61R>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'' p. 61, Ridderkerk</ref><ref name=ct>''ClanTroops'', p. 34</ref> |
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| + | |[[Ostola Stellwar]] | ||
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| + | |{{LyranRankInline|Hauptmann General}} | ||
| + | |[[Jane Craigie]] | ||
| + | |[[3050]]<ref name=20YU26/> | ||
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| + | |{{LyranRankInline|Leutnant General}} | ||
| [[Ostola Stellwar]] | | [[Ostola Stellwar]] | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
=== 2765 === | === 2765 === | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''1st Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15"/> |
:- At this point the First were stationed on [[Orestes]].<ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15"/> | :- At this point the First were stationed on [[Orestes]].<ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15"/> | ||
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===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''1st Lyran Regulars''' (Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=HSLC118/><br> |
| − | + | CO: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant Colonel}} Ostola Stellwar<br> | |
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===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''1st Lyran Regulars RCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO39-137/> |
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===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''1st Lyran Regulars RCT''' (Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=20YU26/><br> |
| − | + | CO: {{LyranRankInline|Hauptmann General}} Jane Craigie<br> | |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | ||
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Lyran Commands|Lyran Regulars, 001st]] | [[Category: Lyran Commands|Lyran Regulars, 001st]] | ||
[[Category: Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Regulars, 001st]] | [[Category: Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Regulars, 001st]] | ||