30th Marik Militia

History

During the Fourth Succession War, the 30th captured the Lyran world of Phecda, and then were required to hold it against a hostile population until 3029. The 30th spent most of the next two decades on the border world of Wing. They picked up their nickname, David's Heirs, in action against the Federated Commonwealth in 3047, by destroying the 17th Arcturan Guards main supply cache despite being completely outmatched, forcing the FedCom unit to withdraw. Marshal Van Creval compared the fight to the story of David and Goliath.

Notably, the 30th Marik Militia, then under the command of Col. Oliver Nage, were the first opponents faced by the Kell Hounds in battle.

Officers

As of 3059 the Commanding Officer was Colonel Stephen Harter.

Tactics

The 30th is adept at hit-and-run tactics, and used them to greath effect during the Andurien secession conflict.

Composition

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30th Marik Militia (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)

• CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Stephen Harter
• 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Mira Alexander
• 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Ruben Lopez

- A quater of the light 'Mechs equiped with MASC

30th Militia Aerospace (1 Reinforced Wing/Regular/Reliable)

• Wing Commander: Commander Sean Anepaugh

3rd Wing Armored Regiment (1 Battalion/Green/Reliable)

• Armor Commander: Force Commander Jean-Phillipe Serrault

- Reinforced to three light and one heavy Companies

16th Wing Mechanized Infantry (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)

• Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Gregori Baulk

References

• Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 67 - "Unit Profile"

Bibliography

• Field Manual: Free Worlds League
• The Kell Hounds