Difference between revisions of "241st Battle Combat Group"

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==History==
 
==History==
From the battle for [[Bryant]] until present the weight of the unit changed from medium to heavy. This is the workhorse unit of the [[Lexington Combat Group]]. During the recent [[FedCom Civil War]] the support [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and battle as support for the beleaguered [[Fighting Urukhai]] and the [[1st Albion Cadre]] against two MM. This heavy fighting cost the 241st one 'Mech battalion.<ref name=MS48>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 48, "Unit Profile"</ref>
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The first mention of the 241st is at the battle of [[Bryant]]. This engagement against the Capellans also earned the 241st their unofficial nickname: the Gazelles.<ref name=MS48>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 48, "Unit Profile"</ref> This is the workhorse unit of the [[Lexington Combat Group]]. During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the 241st supported [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and fought as a support unit for the beleaguered [[Fighting Urukhai]] and [[1st Albion Cadre]]. This heavy fighting cost the 241st one 'Mech battalion.<ref name=MS48>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 48, "Unit Profile"</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
The current commanding officer Colonel Frederic Zaffson, will retire in the near future. His aides take the burden from his shoulders and get the unit running.<ref name=MS48/>
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As of [[3067]], the commanding officer Colonel Frederic Zaffson.<ref name=MS48/>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The unit is a disciplined force and can caught a opponent off guard while changing direction on the march. A other trademark are direct assaults also.<ref name=MS48/>
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The unit is a disciplined force and are known as a 'jack of all trades' regiment. They are also known for being composed primarily of heavy 'Mechs.<ref name=MS48/>
  
 
==Dragoon Ratings==
 
==Dragoon Ratings==

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History

The first mention of the 241st is at the battle of Bryant. This engagement against the Capellans also earned the 241st their unofficial nickname: the Gazelles.[1] This is the workhorse unit of the Lexington Combat Group. During the FedCom Civil War the 241st supported Victor Steiner-Davion and fought as a support unit for the beleaguered Fighting Urukhai and 1st Albion Cadre. This heavy fighting cost the 241st one 'Mech battalion.[1]

Officers

As of 3067, the commanding officer Colonel Frederic Zaffson.[1]

Tactics

The unit is a disciplined force and are known as a 'jack of all trades' regiment. They are also known for being composed primarily of heavy 'Mechs.[1]

Dragoon Ratings

Dragoon Rating: Unrated

Composition

3067

241st Battle Regiment (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[1]

- Many heavy designs

191st Tactical Fighter Wing (1 Wing/Elite/Fanatical)[1]

  • CO: Major Willard "Surfboy" DeLaurier

- The received a huge upgrade from the Jalastar Aerospace plant

2nd Lexington Cavalry Brigade (2 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)[1]

  • CO: Colonel Gerd Kreitz

- Fields many heavy and assault designs for maximum damage - Artillery battalion contains 16 Long Toms + 8 Demolisher with Arrow IV as support

Notes

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 48, "Unit Profile"

Bibliography