33rd Avalon Hussars
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History
As of 3025, the unit was based on Nopah.[1] The 33rd Avalon Hussars took part in the fighting for Galtor III.[2] They spent much of their time guarding the Star League depot found on the world.
4th Succession War
Liao
During the First Wave the unit invaded Liao in support of all three regiments of the Blue Star Irregulars. They were opposed by several veteran CCAF units including Warrior House Lu Sann, 1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry, Vincent's Commandos and the Protectorate Guard.
The 1st Blue Star Irregulars regiment defeated Vincent's Commandos after a short battle.
The 33rd Avalon Hussars forced the 1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry to retreat.
The 2nd Blue Star Irregular regiment destroyed the 1st Battalion of Warrior House Lu Sann after a fierce fight.
The 3rd Blue Star Irregular regiment was attacked after probing raids from the Reserve Cavalry. The merc unit followed them into an ambush through the Protectorate Guard.
The Avalon Hussars tried to close the gap 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 reinforcement through the arrival of the Redfield Renegades changed the tide of battle to the FedSuns side. The mercs entered the Forbidden City. These event was the signal to all remaining Liao forces to retreat. Only one Battalion each from the Warrior House and the Reserve Cavalry together with the Protectorate Guard left the planet.
Genoa
It was listed as their home world as late as 3038. [3]
War of 3039
During the War of 3039, they saw action on Caph against the Ryuken. After the war, they were reassigned to Tikonov.[4]
Clan Invasion
As of early 3050, they were based on Suk II. [5]
In early 3052, they were called on to defend Suk II against Khan Natasha Kerensky and Clan Wolf's Alpha Galaxy during the Fifth Wave of the Clan Invasion. The battle lasted several weeks as the Clan force expended most of its ammunition. Alpha Galaxy eventually prevailed when one of the Hussars' heavy tank regiments was hit hard by Elementals, allowing the Wolves to breach the Hussar lines. The Hussars retreated off-world to Orkney. [6]
The remaining Hussars were defeated on Orkney by forces of Clan Steel Viper. [7]
Officers
As of 3025, the unit's commanding officer was Lieutenant-General Wilson Mandela. [8] He was killed on Galtor on May 25, 3025. [9]
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. [10]
Composition History
As of 3025, the 33rd's Battlemech contingent is a heavy reinforced Regiment that includes an extra battalion of assault mechs.[11]
References
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 136 "Addicks PDZ"
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 6
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 135
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 61, 135
- ↑ 20 Year Update p. 26
- ↑ Wolf Clan Sourcebook p. 68
- ↑ Invading Clans (sourcebook) p. 89
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 136, "Addicks PDZ"
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 9, "Aftermath"
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 7
- ↑ Camo Specs, p. 35