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===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
====Arboris==== | ====Arboris==== | ||
| − | In the [[4th Succession War]], the unit saw intense fighting during the defense of [[Arboris]]. Before the start of war, the unit made several successful raids into Davion territory. With that past, the AFFS High Command tasked three regiments to the invasion of the planet. The [[33rd Avalon Hussars]] were supported by two mercenary regiments of the [[Blue Star Irregulars]]. The initial invasion cost the defending 1st McCarrons their aerospace unit. With air superiority on their side, the Davion fighters chased the retreating McCarron [[BattleMech]]s. The Irregulars regiments began to assault the 'Mechs. After the brutal fight, only one third of the defenders could retreat offworld.<ref>''Fourth Succession War Volume 1'' | + | In the [[4th Succession War]], the unit saw intense fighting during the defense of [[Arboris]]. Before the start of war, the unit made several successful raids into Davion territory. With that past, the AFFS High Command tasked three regiments to the invasion of the planet. The [[33rd Avalon Hussars]] were supported by two mercenary regiments of the [[Blue Star Irregulars]]. The initial invasion cost the defending 1st McCarrons their aerospace unit. With air superiority on their side, the Davion fighters chased the retreating McCarron [[BattleMech]]s. The Irregulars regiments began to assault the 'Mechs. After the brutal fight, only one third of the defenders could retreat offworld.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 36</ref> |
====Nopah==== | ====Nopah==== | ||
| − | In the later stages of the war, the Chancellor decided that an counter-invasion would take the AFFS by surprise and bring the ongoing operation to a hold. As part of a task force, the surviving battalion from the 1st McCarrons were ordered to destroy an important depot of the AFFS. The Capellan-paid mercenaries chose to make a direct strike at their target. After the command dropped onto [[Nopah]], the commanding officer was surprised by the presence of a battalion of the [[12th Vegan Rangers]]' Beta Regiment. Caught off guard for some time, the McCarron unit retook initiative until the remaining two Rangers battalions arrived. Greatly outnumbered, the McCarron command retreated with only two companies when fog arrived. The survivors started an guerrilla campaign.<ref>''Fourth Succession War Volume 1'', p. 99</ref> | + | In the later stages of the war, the Chancellor decided that an counter-invasion would take the AFFS by surprise and bring the ongoing operation to a hold. As part of a task force, the surviving battalion from the 1st McCarrons were ordered to destroy an important depot of the AFFS. The Capellan-paid mercenaries chose to make a direct strike at their target. After the command dropped onto [[Nopah]], the commanding officer was surprised by the presence of a battalion of the [[12th Vegan Rangers]]' Beta Regiment. Caught off guard for some time, the McCarron unit retook initiative until the remaining two Rangers battalions arrived. Greatly outnumbered, the McCarron command retreated with only two companies when fog arrived. The survivors started an guerrilla campaign.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 99</ref> |
===Andurien/Canopus Invasion=== | ===Andurien/Canopus Invasion=== | ||
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===Xin Sheng Campaign=== | ===Xin Sheng Campaign=== | ||
| − | Prior to the Xin Sheng Campaign, the First MAC petitioned to be reassigned to the [[Chaos March]] front. However the Strategios and Marcus Baxter kept them in place on [[Menke]]<ref name=fmu33>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33</ref> to deter Free Worlds League and Federated Suns forces.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 26</ref> | + | Prior to the Xin Sheng Campaign, the First MAC petitioned to be reassigned to the [[Chaos March]] front. However the Strategios and Marcus Baxter kept them in place on [[Menke]]<ref name=fmu33>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> to deter Free Worlds League and Federated Suns forces.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 26, "1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry"</ref> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[ | + | As of [[3025]], the commanding officer was [[Colonel]] Michael Wilson.<ref name=HL95>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 95, "McCarron's Armored Cavalry"</ref> |
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| + | As of [[3050]] to [[3054]], the commanding officer was ''Colonel'' Rodney Finn.<ref name=20Yp63>''20 Year Update'', p. 63, "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]] Elaine "Blaze" Parks.<ref name=FM:CCp87>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 87, "1st McCarron's Armord Cavalry Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=fmu33/> | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The unit uses sheer force to calm any sign of uprising immediately. The battle armor is tasked with headhunter missions. | + | The unit uses sheer force to calm any sign of uprising immediately. The battle armor is tasked with headhunter missions.<ref name=FM:CCp87/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | ''' Nightriders''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name= | + | ''' Nightriders''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=HL95/> |
| + | * CO: Colonel Michael Wilson | ||
| + | :* 1st Battalion: [[Major]] Rodney Finn | ||
| + | :* 2nd Battalion: Major Cynthia Lee | ||
| + | :* 3rd Battalion: Major Ursula Ajax | ||
===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' Nightriders''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140</ref> | + | '''Nightriders''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140</ref> |
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| + | ===3050-3054=== | ||
| + | '''Nightriders''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=20Yp63/><ref name=ORp41/> | ||
| + | * CO: Colonel Rodney Finn | ||
| − | ===3063=== | + | ===3063-3067=== |
| − | '''1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry ''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry ''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:CCp87/><ref name=fmu33/> |
* CO: Sang-shao Elaine "Blaze" Parks | * CO: Sang-shao Elaine "Blaze" Parks | ||
:* Xo/1st Battalion: [[Zhong-shao]] David Benten | :* Xo/1st Battalion: [[Zhong-shao]] David Benten | ||
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- 2nd Battalion has one heavy [[Clan]] [[OmniMech]] lance which is supported by eight [[Inner Sphere]] OmniMechs. | - 2nd Battalion has one heavy [[Clan]] [[OmniMech]] lance which is supported by eight [[Inner Sphere]] OmniMechs. | ||
| − | '''Vader's Vampires''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Fanatical) | + | '''Vader's Vampires''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:CCp87/><ref name=fmu33/> |
* Wing Commander: [[Kong-zhong-shao]] Lawrence Vader | * Wing Commander: [[Kong-zhong-shao]] Lawrence Vader | ||
- The wing prefers heavy fighters for their preferred surface strikes. The pilots are specialists in making precision strikes during nighttime. | - The wing prefers heavy fighters for their preferred surface strikes. The pilots are specialists in making precision strikes during nighttime. | ||
| − | '''Nightriders Armored Security Detail''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''Nightriders Armored Security Detail''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:CCp87/><ref name=fmu33/> |
* Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Isaak Carington | * Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Isaak Carington | ||
- Recently expanded by the addition of a second battalion, the seasoned 1st Battalion supports the 'Mech forces with flanking maneuvers. | - Recently expanded by the addition of a second battalion, the seasoned 1st Battalion supports the 'Mech forces with flanking maneuvers. | ||
| − | '''Nightriders Special Forces''' (1 Reinforced Battalion/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''Nightriders Special Forces''' (1 Reinforced Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:CCp87/><ref name=fmu33/> |
* Infantry Commander: [[Sao-shao]] Steven Risner | * Infantry Commander: [[Sao-shao]] Steven Risner | ||
- The battle armor platoon contains mainly of Capellan designs with a few Kuritans brought back after Operation Bulldog. The remaining troops are six lances of artillery with an additional company of regular troops for overall security. | - The battle armor platoon contains mainly of Capellan designs with a few Kuritans brought back after Operation Bulldog. The remaining troops are six lances of artillery with an additional company of regular troops for overall security. | ||
| − | + | In [[3067]] The Nightriders rebuilt their missing 'Mech battalion, and were listed at 95% of their nominal strength. The Security detail was the lightest unit, being 12% below full strength. The rest of the associated forces were at or above full strength.<ref name=fmu33/> | |
| − | The Nightriders rebuilt their missing 'Mech battalion, and were listed at 95% of their nominal strength. The Security detail was the lightest unit, being 12% below full strength. The rest of the associated forces were at or above full strength.<ref name=fmu33/> | ||
===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
*''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | *''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | ||
*''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | *''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
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*''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
*''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' | *''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' | ||
*''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]'' | *''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
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History
Formation
The unit was formed on Chesterton in 2930.[1]
Fourth Succession War
Arboris
In the 4th Succession War, the unit saw intense fighting during the defense of Arboris. Before the start of war, the unit made several successful raids into Davion territory. With that past, the AFFS High Command tasked three regiments to the invasion of the planet. The 33rd Avalon Hussars were supported by two mercenary regiments of the Blue Star Irregulars. The initial invasion cost the defending 1st McCarrons their aerospace unit. With air superiority on their side, the Davion fighters chased the retreating McCarron BattleMechs. The Irregulars regiments began to assault the 'Mechs. After the brutal fight, only one third of the defenders could retreat offworld.[2]
Nopah
In the later stages of the war, the Chancellor decided that an counter-invasion would take the AFFS by surprise and bring the ongoing operation to a hold. As part of a task force, the surviving battalion from the 1st McCarrons were ordered to destroy an important depot of the AFFS. The Capellan-paid mercenaries chose to make a direct strike at their target. After the command dropped onto Nopah, the commanding officer was surprised by the presence of a battalion of the 12th Vegan Rangers' Beta Regiment. Caught off guard for some time, the McCarron unit retook initiative until the remaining two Rangers battalions arrived. Greatly outnumbered, the McCarron command retreated with only two companies when fog arrived. The survivors started an guerrilla campaign.[3]
Andurien/Canopus Invasion
Betelgeuse
The fight for the planet continued over three years and cost the defenders some of its best units, including the Prefectorate Guard (which was disbanded after their loss at the hands of four Duchy of Andurien commands (1st + 3rd + 4th Defenders of Andurien + Tooth of Ymir) on world. The fight changed when the rebuilt McCarron's Brigade was unleashed against the aggressors. The five regiments forced the Anduriens off world, but the 1st McCarrons suffered some losses.[4][citation needed]
Primus
The liberation of Primus was the goal of the 1st McCarron. Combined with their sister regiment, the two units had no difficulty regaining the planet for the Confederation. The 1st suffered some loses because one of their DropShips was destroyed by accident.[5]
Shiba
Shiba was attacked by one of the liberation units loyal to Dame Humphreys and destabilized the government of the planet by guerrilla warfare. The 4th Defenders of Andurien were relocated to that world for rest and refit, but they did not have the time to rebuild. The 1st McCarron invaded the planet in support of the 2nd McCarron. The Defenders were not ready for this defensive measure. The Andurienites could barely retreat off world thanks to the sacrifice of some of their troops.[6]
Scarborough
The raid on the Free Worlds League planet of Scarborough was one of the last military actions of the Canopus-Andurien adventure. The 1st McCarron assaulted the world to show an example of strength and, when honor was satisfied, retreated off world back to Capellan territory.[7]
War of 3039
Bethel
During the infamous "Mac Attack", Bethel was the third target of the McCarrons task force. The Nightriders landed uncontested on the planet. The on-world militia tried to put up some resistance but failed against such might. The warriors of the mercenary command seeded destruction for over a week. Included in the casualties were thousands of civilians, and every major city was destroyed. Satisfied with the result, the 1st MAC retreated off world. [8]
Orbisonia
Orbisonia was a dark spot in the history of the Confederation. In 2828 Chancellor Ilsa Liao was killed during a combat operation. The MAC had the goal of regaining House Liao's lost honor. When the raid started, the command was overwhelmed by the presence of the three defending air wings (two conventional and one aerospace). The mercenaries were put in place by the continued attacks at their dropzone. Realizing that they could not advance, the Nightriders retreated off world. [9]
Kathil
The 1st McCarrons arrived with their sister regiment, the 3rd, in the Kathil system. The 2nd McCarrons had landed a few days before and start to attack the defenders when they received notice of their reinforcement. The AFFS had anticipated such a move and had relocated two more major units to the important Capellan March planet. The Capellan mercenaries were surprised by the new Davion commands. After a series of raids at under-defended military facilities, the McCarrons units retreated off world.[10]
Operation Guerrero
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Operation Bulldog
The unit, was among a few other commands, were part of the Operation Bulldog. During the campaign they liberate as part of task forces the planet Byesville and later Garstedt. The command returned home with some Clan technology salvaged from the battlefield. [11]
Xin Sheng Campaign
Prior to the Xin Sheng Campaign, the First MAC petitioned to be reassigned to the Chaos March front. However the Strategios and Marcus Baxter kept them in place on Menke[12] to deter Free Worlds League and Federated Suns forces.[13]
Jihad
The First Battalion fell victim to a nerve agent on Wei in May 3062.[14] The long march as part of Operation THUNDERSTRIKE and the many low-level conflicts suffered during the Jihad weren't enough to finish the unit, but the 3077 assault on Zion nearly was. While dropping on the world partially completed Word of Blake SDS systems destroyed two battalions of troops before they touched down. The First withdrew to Adlebaran to rebuild, and they were still on-world in 3079.[15]
Officers
As of 3025, the commanding officer was Colonel Michael Wilson.[16]
As of 3050 to 3054, the commanding officer was Colonel Rodney Finn.[17][18]
As of 3063 to 3067, the commanding officer was Sang-shao Elaine "Blaze" Parks.[19][12]
Tactics
The unit uses sheer force to calm any sign of uprising immediately. The battle armor is tasked with headhunter missions.[19]
Composition History
3025
Nightriders (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[16]
- CO: Colonel Michael Wilson
- 1st Battalion: Major Rodney Finn
- 2nd Battalion: Major Cynthia Lee
- 3rd Battalion: Major Ursula Ajax
3040
Nightriders (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[20]
3050-3054
Nightriders (Regular/Fanatical)[17][18]
- CO: Colonel Rodney Finn
3063-3067
1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[19][12]
- CO: Sang-shao Elaine "Blaze" Parks
- Xo/1st Battalion: Zhong-shao David Benten
- 2nd Battalion: Zhong-shao Chris Metcalf
- The regiment is classified as medium to heavy weight.
- 2nd Battalion has one heavy Clan OmniMech lance which is supported by eight Inner Sphere OmniMechs.
Vader's Vampires (1 Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[19][12]
- Wing Commander: Kong-zhong-shao Lawrence Vader
- The wing prefers heavy fighters for their preferred surface strikes. The pilots are specialists in making precision strikes during nighttime.
Nightriders Armored Security Detail (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[19][12]
- Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Isaak Carington
- Recently expanded by the addition of a second battalion, the seasoned 1st Battalion supports the 'Mech forces with flanking maneuvers.
Nightriders Special Forces (1 Reinforced Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[19][12]
- Infantry Commander: Sao-shao Steven Risner
- The battle armor platoon contains mainly of Capellan designs with a few Kuritans brought back after Operation Bulldog. The remaining troops are six lances of artillery with an additional company of regular troops for overall security.
In 3067 The Nightriders rebuilt their missing 'Mech battalion, and were listed at 95% of their nominal strength. The Security detail was the lightest unit, being 12% below full strength. The rest of the associated forces were at or above full strength.[12]
3079
The Nightriders were reduced to 25% of their pre-Jihad strength.[15]
Notes
References
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 38
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 36
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 99
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p.
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 64
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 66
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 68
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, pp. 125-126
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 127
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 126
- ↑ The Dragons Roars, p. 11
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 Field Manual: Updates, p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 26, "1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry"
- ↑ Dawn of the Jihad, p. 20, "Crimes Against Humanity"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Field Report: CCAF, p. 15
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 95, "McCarron's Armored Cavalry"
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 20 Year Update, p. 63, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Objective Raids, p. 41, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3054"
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 87, "1st McCarron's Armord Cavalry Unit Profile"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 140
Bibliography
- 20 Year Update
- Dawn of the Jihad
- Era Report: 3052
- Field Manual: Capellan Confederation
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: CCAF
- Historical: Brush Wars
- Historical: War of 3039
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1
- Objective Raids
- The Dragon Roars
- Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)