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| − | After the assassination attempt to kill Archon [[Craig Steiner]] in [[2529]], the 1st Royal Guards supplied the pair of ''[[Griffin]]'' [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]], which stand beside the [[Lyran]] throne. | + | After the assassination attempt to kill Archon [[Craig Steiner]] in [[2529]], the 1st Royal Guards supplied the pair of ''[[Griffin]]'' [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]], which stand beside the [[Lyran]] throne. [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion]] broke with the Tradition and replaced the ''Griffins'' and a ''[[Crusader]]'' and a ''[[Marauder]]'', Mechs common in the former [[AFFS]]. His sister, [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] replaced those Mechs with a pair of ''[[Hauptmann]]'' OmniMechs.<ref name=FMLAp95/> |
Though most of the First's history has been the defense of the Archon, the First has been deployed to the front lines in times of need.<ref name=FMLAp95/> | Though most of the First's history has been the defense of the Archon, the First has been deployed to the front lines in times of need.<ref name=FMLAp95/> | ||
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| + | The First and the mercenary unit [[Barett's Fusiliers]] were deployed in the [[Isle of Skye]] during the 4th Succession War. Both commands acted as an mobile reserve. When the [[4th Proserpina Hussars]] successfully invaded the Lyran world of [[La Blon]] during the Lull, both units were dispatched to counterattack during [[Operation Holdur]]. The First caught the 4th Hussars totally off-guard and captured two strategical important forts. The Proserpina Hussars faded away from the Lyran units. At first the Royal Guards unsuccessfully tried to hunt down the [[DCMS]] unit. When the Hussars intercepted a message from the CO of Royal Guards that the bulk of his units moved out of one of the forts to engage the 4th Hussars, the 4th Hussars attacked. However, the message was a trap by the Steiner forces. When the 4th Hussars attacked, the fort was defended by the entire force of the 1st Royals. The Hussars took grievous damage fighting what they believed to be a token force. After four hours, the few surviving lances of Hussars retreated only to be ambushed by Barett's Fusiliers. | ||
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| + | After the liberation of [[La Blon]] both units dropped on [[Dromini VI]]. Though the suicidal attack of the [[10th Lyran Guards]] damaged many of the [[jumpship]]s and destroyed many of the supplies needed for [[Theodore Kurita]]'s [[Operation Contagion]], the planet was still crowded with Kurita units, including both surviving [[Legion of Vega]] as well as elements of the [[Benjamin Regulars]] and the [[Dieron Regulars]]. Though the Lyran units were still outnumbered by the Combine forces, they harrassed the DCMS units. Theodore Kurita realized, that Lyran reinforcements would likely arrive soon and that he and his forces would be trapped behind enemy lines with little chance to survive. Consequently, he ordered his units to retreat off-planet. When the First Royals realized the retreat of the Kurita units, they attacked the [[17th Benjamin Regulars]]. Both units took heavy losses, but the 17th lost most, more than a [[batallion]]'s worth of Mechs. | ||
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
Revision as of 05:44, 5 May 2012
From their founding, the 1st Royal Guards were the personal bodyguards of the Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance. After the destruction of the 4th Royal Guards, the First became (at least nominally) the personal command of the Archon. Throughout much of its history, the First has been deployed on Tharkad, protecting the Triad itself.[1]
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History
After the assassination attempt to kill Archon Craig Steiner in 2529, the 1st Royal Guards supplied the pair of Griffin BattleMechs, which stand beside the Lyran throne. Victor Ian Steiner-Davion broke with the Tradition and replaced the Griffins and a Crusader and a Marauder, Mechs common in the former AFFS. His sister, Katherine Steiner-Davion replaced those Mechs with a pair of Hauptmann OmniMechs.[1]
Though most of the First's history has been the defense of the Archon, the First has been deployed to the front lines in times of need.[1]
4th Succession War
The First and the mercenary unit Barett's Fusiliers were deployed in the Isle of Skye during the 4th Succession War. Both commands acted as an mobile reserve. When the 4th Proserpina Hussars successfully invaded the Lyran world of La Blon during the Lull, both units were dispatched to counterattack during Operation Holdur. The First caught the 4th Hussars totally off-guard and captured two strategical important forts. The Proserpina Hussars faded away from the Lyran units. At first the Royal Guards unsuccessfully tried to hunt down the DCMS unit. When the Hussars intercepted a message from the CO of Royal Guards that the bulk of his units moved out of one of the forts to engage the 4th Hussars, the 4th Hussars attacked. However, the message was a trap by the Steiner forces. When the 4th Hussars attacked, the fort was defended by the entire force of the 1st Royals. The Hussars took grievous damage fighting what they believed to be a token force. After four hours, the few surviving lances of Hussars retreated only to be ambushed by Barett's Fusiliers.
After the liberation of La Blon both units dropped on Dromini VI. Though the suicidal attack of the 10th Lyran Guards damaged many of the jumpships and destroyed many of the supplies needed for Theodore Kurita's Operation Contagion, the planet was still crowded with Kurita units, including both surviving Legion of Vega as well as elements of the Benjamin Regulars and the Dieron Regulars. Though the Lyran units were still outnumbered by the Combine forces, they harrassed the DCMS units. Theodore Kurita realized, that Lyran reinforcements would likely arrive soon and that he and his forces would be trapped behind enemy lines with little chance to survive. Consequently, he ordered his units to retreat off-planet. When the First Royals realized the retreat of the Kurita units, they attacked the 17th Benjamin Regulars. Both units took heavy losses, but the 17th lost most, more than a batallion's worth of Mechs.
Jihad
Due to the severe damage the unit suffered during the FedCom Civil War, the Jihad the First Royal Guards and their sister unit, the 2nd Royal Guards fell apart during the attack of the Word of Blake forces. The Archon, Peter Steiner, referred to anyone who fought in the Tharkad resistance as a "Royal Guard". After the Blakists were driven off of Tharkad, the First Royal Guards were rebuilt by adding a battalion of troops from the Alekseyevka TTM and Florida TTM. This has led to some tension between the survivors and the new arrivals.[2]
Officers
In 3025 the unit is commanded by Archon Katrina Steiner.[3]
In 3054 the commanding officer is Archon-Prince Victor Ian Steiner-Davion.[4]
In 3062 the Commanding Officer was Leutnant-General Gionavva Mellandra, the Duchess of Khartoum. Alexander Carlyle, the son of the famed Grayson "Death" Carlyle also serves as a Hauptmann within the unit.[1]
Tactics
Because of their posting within the Triad and even within the Lyran throne room, the First drills extensively at close quarters fighting, and short ranged combat. Members of the first are exceptional marksmen and are skilled at maneuvering. Despite its urban defensive prowess, the First is best renowned for parade and drill routines.[1]
Recruitment
Posting to the prestigious First Royal Guards is only possible by invitation. Though the recruitment policies were relaxed during the Federated Commonwealth, the First represents the Protectorate of Donegal and therefore mainly recruits from units raised only in this state. Though approximately one third of the 1st Royal Guards are nobles, postings are based on merit, with at least 5 years of experience required. Only the Archon can make exceptions.[1]
Composition History
3025
1st Royal Guards (Regular/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Archon Katrina Steiner
3040
1st Royal Guards RCT (Regular/Fanatical)[5]
3054
1st Royal Guards RCT (Regular/Fanatical)[4]
- CO: Archon-Prince Victor Ian Steiner-Davion
3062
1st Royal Guards (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[1]
- CO: Archon Katherine Steiner
- Aide: Leutnant-General Gionavva Mellandra
1st Royal Guards Aerospace Brigade[1]
- 1st Royal Guards Wing
- 2nd Royal Guards Wing
1st Royal Guards Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Regular/Fanatical)[1]
- Aide: Leutnant-Colonel Gill Davis
- 1st Royal Tharkad Panzer Regiment - Colonel: Liesbeth Tennant
- 2nd Royal Tharkad Panzer Regiment - Colonel: Noel Seaton
- 1st Royal Tharkad Light Tank - Colonel: Damien Banbridge
1st Royal Guards Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Regular/Fanatical)[1]
- CO: Colonel Austin Graves
- Aide: Leutnant-Colonel Leon Jodrell
- 2nd Royal Tharkad Light Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Holly Tenn
- 4th Royal Tharkad Light Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Jona Kork
- 1st Royal Tharkad Mechanized Regiment - Colonel: Galeazzo Halder
- 2nd Royal Tharkad Mechanized Regiment - Colonel: Kerry Bracher
- 1st Royal Tharkad Battle Armor Regiment -Colonel: Harold Carter
3067
- 1 'Mech Regiment
- 3 Tank Regiments
- 4 Infantry Regiments + 1 Battle Armor Regiment
- 2 Aerospace Fighter Wings
3079
The First Royal Guards were nearly destroyed on Tharkad. To rebuild the unit rapidly they received two battalions of Timbuktu Theater Militia forces. This brought them to 80% of their pre-Jihad strength.[2]
Reference
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 95, "1st Royal Guards Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Report: LAAF, p. 14
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 121 (pdf version), "Unit Deployment Table"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Objective Raids, p. 21
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 138