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The Twenty-first Rim Worlds regiment faced [[Clan Jade Falcon]] on [[Fort Loudon]] in [[3054]]. The fight didn't go well for the Twenty-first; they were reduced to thirty-two MechWarriors.<ref name=FMMR-48/>  Nevertheless they considered the number of the survivors as a good omen because the Blue Star Irregulars were formed by thirty-two [[Blue Star of Kerensky|Blue Star Medal]] holders.<ref name=FMMp43>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 43</ref>  The few survivors of the [[Avatars of Painful Death]] were folded into the Twenty-first Rim World's second battalion.<ref name=FMMp43/> The Twenty-first quickly rebuilt by recruiting Dispossessed MechWarriors to fill their ranks.<ref name=FMMp43/><ref name=FMMR-48/>
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The Twenty-first Rim Worlds regiment faced [[Clan Jade Falcon]] on [[Fort Loudon]] in [[3054]]. The fight didn't go well for the Twenty-first; they were reduced to thirty-two MechWarriors.<ref name=FMMR-48/>  Nevertheless they considered the number of the survivors as a good omen because the Blue Star Irregulars were formed by thirty-two [[Blue Star of Kerensky|Blue Star Medal]] holders.<ref name=FMMp43>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 43</ref>  The survivors of the [[Avatars of Painful Death]] were folded into the Twenty-first Rim Worlds: the Avatar MechWarriors were transferred into the Twenty-first's second battalion (which was renamed the Avatars of Painful Death), the Avatars' aerospace assets were reorganized into the Neutron Blues [[wing]], and the two surviving [[Company|companies]] of the 2nd Avatars Infantry were attached to the Twenty-first.<ref name=FMMp43/> Further the [[1894th Light Horse Regiment]] detached a battalion from its armor regiment to help rebuild Twenty-first's armor force.<ref name=FMMp43/> The Twenty-first quickly rebuilt by recruiting Dispossessed MechWarriors to fill their ranks.<ref name=FMMp43/><ref name=FMMR-48/>
  
 
===FedCom Civil War===
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 21st Rim Worlds'''
 
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Hank Hatfield-McCoy]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMMR-48>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 14, "21st Rim Worlds Unit Profile"</ref>
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
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'''21st Rim Worlds''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name= FSSp135>''First Succession War'', p. 135</ref>
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'''21st Rim Worlds''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name= FSSp135>''First Succession War'', p. 135</ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Farwell]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 40 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Klathandu IV]]. <ref name= FSSp135/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Farwell]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 40 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Klathandu IV]]. <ref name= FSSp135/>
  
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===3059===
 
===3059===
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'''21st Rim Worlds ''' (Regiment//Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name= FMMercsp109/>
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'''21st Rim Worlds''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name = FMMercsp43>'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 43</ref>
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:* CO: Colonel Rega Jikelium <ref name= FMMercsp109/>
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* CO: Colonel Rega Jikelium
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** XO/1st Battalion: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Isaak Goldman
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** 2nd Battalion: [[Major]] Hank Hatfield-McCoy
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** 3rd Battalion: Major Zachary Busch
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'''Neutron Blues''' (1 Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMercsp43/>
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* Wing Commander: Major ReAnn "Rumor" Youngcolt
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- The 20 fighters are divided in 3 squadrons and 1 command lance.
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'''3rd Assault Armor''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMercsp43/>
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* Force Commander: Lt. Colonel Nepharus Angvanharobis
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- The 3rd Assault Armor is organized an assault battalion composed of four companies of four lances each.
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'''2nd Avatars Infantry''' (2 Companies/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMercsp43/>
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* Force Commander: Major Wanda Phillips
 
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Morges]]. <ref name = FMMercsp109 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 109</ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Morges]]. <ref name = FMMercsp109 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 109</ref>
  
 
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===3067===
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'''21st Rim Worlds''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMR-48/>
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'''21st Rim Worlds''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMR-48/>
 
* CO: Colonel Hank Hatfield-McCoy
 
* CO: Colonel Hank Hatfield-McCoy
 
** XO/1st Battalion: [[Major]] Preiss Whitcock
 
** XO/1st Battalion: [[Major]] Preiss Whitcock
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- The Fedcom civil war left big holes in the roster and are repaired slowly
 
- The Fedcom civil war left big holes in the roster and are repaired slowly
  
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'''Neutron Blues''' (1 [[Wing]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMR-48/>
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'''Neutron Blues''' (1 Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMR-48/>
 
* Wing Commander: Major ReAnn "Rumor" Youngcolt
 
* Wing Commander: Major ReAnn "Rumor" Youngcolt
  
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- The 26 fighters are divided in 3 squadrons and 1 command element.
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- The 20 fighters are divided in 3 squadrons and 1 command element.
  
 
'''3rd Assault Avatars''' (1 Mixed [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMR-48/>
 
'''3rd Assault Avatars''' (1 Mixed [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMR-48/>
 
* Force Commander: [[Lt. Colonel]] Nepharus Angvanharobis
 
* Force Commander: [[Lt. Colonel]] Nepharus Angvanharobis
  
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- The unit changed composition after [[Tharkad]] and contains now 4 x 4 lances.
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- After the Battle of [[Tharkad]], the Twenty-first's surviving armor and infantry forces were merged into a single unit, composed of four companies of four lances each. Two companies are composed of heavy and assault vehicle, which are supported by 2 mechanized infantry companies (which include [[Artillery]] and [[VTOL]] support plus two squads of [[Battle Armor]]).
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- [[Artillery]], [[VTOL]] and battle suits are integrated in the commands to.
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==Notes==
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In ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'', it is stated that Colonel PRega Jikelium is the commander of the 1894th Light Horse on 1 October [[3067]].<ref name=FMUp184>''Field Manual Update'', p. 184</ref> However, ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' states that Colonel Hank Hatfield-McCoy assumed command after the battlefield losses.<ref name=FMMR-48/>  As ''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'' was printed after ''Field Manual: Updates'', its reference takes precedence.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 20:40, 27 October 2022

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21st Rim Worlds Regiment
Nickname - The Drunken Surgeons (3025)
- Ashes To Ashes
Affiliation Mercenary
Parent Command Blue Star Irregulars

The lead regiment of the Blue Star Irregulars, the 21st Rim Worlds Regiment has served in every major conflict during the thirty-first century.

History

Second Succession War

In 2841 the Twenty-first Rim Worlds dropped on Northwind to support the Davion Assault Guards and 33rd Avalon Hussars. During this fight the Twenty-first engaged the 3rd Kearny Highlanders and forced them out of their positions in Cromarty City. As the Third Kearny attempted to link up with Stuart's Highlanders, they were effectively destroyed by the Twenty-first and the AFFS units, leaving only a company of the Third Highlanders to join Stuart's Highlanders. Eventually the three AFFS units destroyed Stuart's Highlanders as well.[1]

Fourth Succession War

The Twenty-first Rim Worlds Regiment was on Liao during Operation RAT. There they fought the 1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry, Warrior House LuSann, Vincent's Commandos, and the Prefectorate Guard. During the fight at Dreyman Pass, General Mona Troy was killed fighting elements of the First CRC and Prefectorate Guard.[2]

War of 3039


Clan Invasion

The Twenty-first Rim Worlds regiment faced Clan Jade Falcon on Fort Loudon in 3054. The fight didn't go well for the Twenty-first; they were reduced to thirty-two MechWarriors.[3] Nevertheless they considered the number of the survivors as a good omen because the Blue Star Irregulars were formed by thirty-two Blue Star Medal holders.[4] The survivors of the Avatars of Painful Death were folded into the Twenty-first Rim Worlds: the Avatar MechWarriors were transferred into the Twenty-first's second battalion (which was renamed the Avatars of Painful Death), the Avatars' aerospace assets were reorganized into the Neutron Blues wing, and the two surviving companies of the 2nd Avatars Infantry were attached to the Twenty-first.[4] Further the 1894th Light Horse Regiment detached a battalion from its armor regiment to help rebuild Twenty-first's armor force.[4] The Twenty-first quickly rebuilt by recruiting Dispossessed MechWarriors to fill their ranks.[4][3]

FedCom Civil War

The Twenty-first fought the 11th Arcturan Guards on Tharkad. They again sustained heavy losses with only a company of Mechs and a battalion of warriors surviving. The unit rebuilt by evaluating mercenaries who formed part of the Kell Hounds "farm team" system and offering some of them positions. The new Archon, Peter Steiner-Davion, also redirected output from factories on Inarcs and Coventry to the rebuilding unit. The Twenty-First remained on station along the Clan Jade Falcon border, hoping to recover a MechWarrior who possessed a Blue Star Medal taken as a Clan bondsman.[3]

Jihad


Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 21st Rim Worlds
Colonel Hank Hatfield-McCoy 3067[3]

Tactics

The unit is skilled in fights during the nighttime.[3]

Support

The unit has enough technicians to handle all demands.[3]

Composition History

2786 - 2821

21st Rim Worlds (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[5]

Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Farwell. In 2821 the command was reduced to 40 percent of its strength and was deployed on Klathandu IV. [5]

2830

21st Rim Worlds (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[6]

Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Klathandu IV with an operational readiness of 100 percent.[6]

2864

21st Rim Worlds (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[6]

Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Gallitzin with an operational readiness of 78 percent.[6]

3025

21st Rim Worlds (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[7]

  • CO: (CO: General Mona Troy)
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Ozawa.

3040

21st Rim Worlds (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[8]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Ft. Loudon.[8]

3050

21st Rim Worlds (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [9]

  • CO: Colonel Jean Louis Edison [9]
Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Ft. Loudon. [9]

3059

21st Rim Worlds (1 Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[10]

  • CO: Colonel Rega Jikelium
    • XO/1st Battalion: Lieutenant Colonel Isaak Goldman
    • 2nd Battalion: Major Hank Hatfield-McCoy
    • 3rd Battalion: Major Zachary Busch

Neutron Blues (1 Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[10]

  • Wing Commander: Major ReAnn "Rumor" Youngcolt

- The 20 fighters are divided in 3 squadrons and 1 command lance.

3rd Assault Armor (1 Battalion/Regular/Fanatical)[10]

  • Force Commander: Lt. Colonel Nepharus Angvanharobis

- The 3rd Assault Armor is organized an assault battalion composed of four companies of four lances each.

2nd Avatars Infantry (2 Companies/Veteran/Fanatical)[10]

  • Force Commander: Major Wanda Phillips
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Morges. [11]

3067

21st Rim Worlds (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[3]

  • CO: Colonel Hank Hatfield-McCoy
    • XO/1st Battalion: Major Preiss Whitcock
    • 2nd Battalion: Major Raffia Dayton
    • 3rd Battalion: Major Zachary Busch

- The Fedcom civil war left big holes in the roster and are repaired slowly

Neutron Blues (1 Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[3]

  • Wing Commander: Major ReAnn "Rumor" Youngcolt

- The 20 fighters are divided in 3 squadrons and 1 command element.

3rd Assault Avatars (1 Mixed Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[3]

- After the Battle of Tharkad, the Twenty-first's surviving armor and infantry forces were merged into a single unit, composed of four companies of four lances each. Two companies are composed of heavy and assault vehicle, which are supported by 2 mechanized infantry companies (which include Artillery and VTOL support plus two squads of Battle Armor).

Notes

In Field Manual: Updates, it is stated that Colonel PRega Jikelium is the commander of the 1894th Light Horse on 1 October 3067.[12] However, Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised states that Colonel Hank Hatfield-McCoy assumed command after the battlefield losses.[3] As Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised was printed after Field Manual: Updates, its reference takes precedence.

References

  1. ↑ Second Succession War (sourcebook), pp. 64-65
  2. ↑ The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One, pp. 8-9
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 48, "21st Rim Worlds Unit Profile"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 43
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 First Succession War, p. 135
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Second Succession War, p. 95
  7. ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 149
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 140
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 20 Year Update, p. 26
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 43
  11. ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 109
  12. ↑ Field Manual Update, p. 184

Bibliography

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