30th Marik Militia
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History
Formation
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Anton’s Revolt
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4th Succession War
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.[1]
Notably, the 30th Marik Militia, then under the command of Col. Oliver Nage, were the first opponents faced by the Kell Hounds in battle.[2]
Andurien Secession
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Operation Guerrero
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Operation Bulldog
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Jihad
The 30th Marik Militia was part of Operation Broken Fist, the defense of the Free Worlds League against invading forces from the Lyran Commonwealth's Skye and Bolan Provinces.[3] One battalion also fought in the Coalition invasion of Terra, striking Babylon with the 6th Benjamin Regulars and Juggernaut.[4] This battalion took heavy losses and was effectively destroyed. The remainder of the unit was recalled to the Tamarind District before the Terran assault. The unit split into two battalion sized formations and garrisoned Dalcour and Cerillos.[5]
Officers
In 3025 the unit is commanded by Colonel Forest McCall.[6]
As of 3050 to 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Stephen Harter.[7][1]
Tactics
The 30th is adept at hit-and-run tactics, and used them to great effect during the Andurien secession conflict.[1]
Composition History
3025
30th Marik Militia (Regular/Fanatical)[6]
- CO: Colonel Forest McCall
3050
30th Marik Militia (Regular/Fanatical)[7]
- CO: Colonel Stephen Harter
3059
30th Marik Militia (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[1]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Stephen Harter
- XO: Force Commander Glen Friers
- 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)[1]
- Wing Commander: Commander Sean Anepaugh
3rd Wing Armored Regiment (1 Battalion/Green/Reliable)[1]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Jean-Phillipe Serrault
- Reinforced to three light and one heavy Companies
16th Wing Mechanized Infantry (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1]
- Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Gregori Baulk
3079
The loss of a battalion on Terra reduced the Thirtieth to about 70 percent of their pre-Jihad strength.[5]
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 67, "30th Marik Militia Unit Profile"
- ↑ The Kell Hounds, p.[citation needed]
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 80
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 96
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Field Report: FWLM, p. 11
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108, "FWL Deployment Table"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 20 Year Update, p. 56, "FWLM Deployment Table"