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During the First Wave the unit invaded [[Liao]] in support of all 3 [[Blue Star Irregular]] regiment. Their opposing force consits of veteran CCAF units which includes [[Warrior House Lu Sann]]'s , [[1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry]], [[Vincent's Commandos]] and the [[Protectorate Guard]].
 
During the First Wave the unit invaded [[Liao]] in support of all 3 [[Blue Star Irregular]] regiment. Their opposing force consits of veteran CCAF units which includes [[Warrior House Lu Sann]]'s , [[1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry]], [[Vincent's Commandos]] and the [[Protectorate Guard]].
  
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The Avalon Hussars tried to close the gab around the CCAF forces but were hindered by the Reserve Cavalry. The special forces of the elite Warrior House used the Chaos to a raid behind the lines of the AFFS forces. Only the reinforcement through the [[Redfield Renegades]] changed the tide of battle to the FedSun side. The mercs entered the forbidden city. These event was the signal to all remaining Liao forces to retreat. Only one Battlion each from the Warrior House and the Reserve Cavalry together with the  [[Protectorate Guard]] could left the planet.
 
The Avalon Hussars tried to close the gab around the CCAF forces but were hindered by the Reserve Cavalry. The special forces of the elite Warrior House used the Chaos to a raid behind the lines of the AFFS forces. Only the reinforcement through the [[Redfield Renegades]] changed the tide of battle to the FedSun side. The mercs entered the forbidden city. These event was the signal to all remaining Liao forces to retreat. Only one Battlion each from the Warrior House and the Reserve Cavalry together with the  [[Protectorate Guard]] could left the planet.
  
 
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It was listed as their home world as late as [[3038]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 135</ref> The 33rd Avalon Hussars took part in the fighting for Galtor III.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 6</ref> They spent much of their time guarding the Star League depot found on the world.
 
It was listed as their home world as late as [[3038]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 135</ref> The 33rd Avalon Hussars took part in the fighting for Galtor III.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 6</ref> They spent much of their time guarding the Star League depot found on the world.

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History

As of 3025, the unit was based on Nopah.[1]


4th Succession War

Liao

During the First Wave the unit invaded Liao in support of all 3 Blue Star Irregular regiment. Their opposing force consits of veteran CCAF units which includes Warrior House Lu Sann's , 1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry, Vincent's Commandos and the Protectorate Guard.

The 1st Blue Star Irregular regiment defeated Vincent's Commandos after a short battle.

The 33rd Avalon Hussars forced the 1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry to retreat in face of such a opponent.

The 3rd Blue Star Irregular regiment was attacked after probing raids from the Reserve Cavalry. The merc unit followed them into a ambush through the Protectorate Guard.

The 2nd Blue Star Irregular regiment destroyed the 1st Battalion of Warrior House Lu Sann after a fierce fight.

The Avalon Hussars tried to close the gab around the CCAF forces but were hindered by the Reserve Cavalry. The special forces of the elite Warrior House used the Chaos to a raid behind the lines of the AFFS forces. Only the reinforcement through the Redfield Renegades changed the tide of battle to the FedSun side. The mercs entered the forbidden city. These event was the signal to all remaining Liao forces to retreat. Only one Battlion each from the Warrior House and the Reserve Cavalry together with the Protectorate Guard could left the planet.

Genoa

It was listed as their home world as late as 3038.[2] The 33rd Avalon Hussars took part in the fighting for Galtor III.[3] They spent much of their time guarding the Star League depot found on the world.

During the War of 3039, they saw action on Caph against the Ryuken. After the war, they were reassigned to Tikonov.[4]

Officers

As of 3025, the unit's commanding officer was Lieutenant-General Wilson Mandela.[5] He was killed on Galtor on May 25, 3025.[6]

Tactics

In 3025, the 33rd Avalon Hussars were comfortable piloting their 'Mechs through cities, but in other terrain types they had some difficulty targeting units at long range.[7]

Composition

As of 3025, the 33rd's Battlemech contingent is a heavy reinforced Regiment that includes an extra battalion of assault mechs.[8]

References

  1. House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. ??
  2. Historical: War of 3039, p. 135
  3. Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 6
  4. Historical: War of 3039, p. 61, 135
  5. House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. ??
  6. Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 9, "Aftermath"
  7. Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 7
  8. Camo Specs, p. 35

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