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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[Image:3rd Chesterton Cavalry logo.png|150px]] + | image = [[Image: Chesterton Regulars.png|150px]] − | Designation = Third Chesterton Cavalry + | nickname = The Lightfoot Lancers<ref name=er2750>''Era Report 2750'' p.39</ref><ref name="FR:CC2765p10">''Field Report: Capellan Confederation 2765'', p. 10, "Chesterton Regulars"</ref> − | Formed = Second Exodus+ | parent formation = [[Chesterton Regulars]] − | Disbanded = + | formed = Second Exodus − | Previous Designation = + | year = 2765 − | Nickname = The Lightfoot Lancers<ref name=er2750p39>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 39</ref><ref name="FR:CC2765p10">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 10: "Chesterton Regulars"</ref>+ | unitname = Third Chesterton Cavalry − | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]]<br>[[Tikonov Grand Union]] (previous)<br>[[Chesterton Trade League]] (previous) − | Parent Command = [[Chesterton Regulars]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} − ==History== ==History== Originally a part of the [[Chesterton Army]], the armed forces of the [[Chesterton Trade League]] in the years immediately after the [[Demarcation Declaration]] saw the [[Terran Alliance]] abandon the bulk of humanity's interstellar colonies, the '''Third Chesterton Cavalry''' survived for centuries in service to the various successors to the Trade League.<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> Originally a part of the [[Chesterton Army]], the armed forces of the [[Chesterton Trade League]] in the years immediately after the [[Demarcation Declaration]] saw the [[Terran Alliance]] abandon the bulk of humanity's interstellar colonies, the '''Third Chesterton Cavalry''' survived for centuries in service to the various successors to the Trade League.<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> − The Chesterton Army was folded into the armed forces of the [[Tikonov Grand Union]] when the Grand Union formed from the earlier [[Tikonov Union]] and Chesterton Trade League, and the surviving elements of the Chesterton Army were folded into a new [[brigade]], the [[Chesterton Regulars]]. The Third Cavalry would continue to serve in the Chesterton Regulars after the formation of the [[Capellan Confederation]] and throughout the [[Age of War]]; the Third Cavalry and a sister regiment, the [[8th Chesterton Cavalry|Eighth Chesterton Cavalry]], outlasted many of their contemporaries. The violent struggles throughout the [[Age of War]] for control of [[Chesterton]], former capital of the Trade League, would cost the Chesterton Reserves dearly; the Third Cavalry were one of only three units to have served in the Chesterton Army that would survive until the formation of the [[Star League]], largely because the Third was a specialized long-range reconnaissance regiment that managed to avoid being drawn directly into the heaviest fighting. The Third was fortunate where many other Chesterton regiments were not, as it largely avoided being pulled into the attrition-heavy slugging matches that were the general result of each Capellan attempt to recapture [[Chesterton]] from the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> + The Chesterton Army was folded into the armed forces of the [[Tikonov Grand Union]] when the Grand Union formed from the earlier [[Tikonov Union]] and Chesterton Trade League, and the surviving elements of the Chesterton Army were folded into a new [[brigade]], the [[Chesterton Regulars]]. The Third Cavalry would continue to serve in the Chesterton Regulars after the formation of the [[Capellan Confederation]] and throughout the [[Age of War]]; the Third Cavalry and a sister regiment, the [[8th Chesterton Cavalry|Eighth Chesterton Cavalry]], outlasted many of their contemporaries. The violent struggles throughout the [[Age of War]] for control of [[Chesterton]], former capital of the Trade League, would cost the Chesterton Reserves dearly; the Third Cavalry were one of only three units to have served in the Chesterton Army that would survive until the formation of the [[Star League]], largely because the Third was a specialised long-range reconaissance regiment that managed to avoid being drawn directly into the heaviest fighting. The Third was fortunate where many other Chesterton regiments were not, as it largely avoided being pulled into the attrition-heavy slugging matches that were the general result of each Capellan attempt to recapture [[Chesterton]] from the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> − While many units were disbanded or deactivated following the creation of the [[Star League Defense Force]] in the buildup to the [[Reunification War]] the Third Cavalry remained an active unit throughout the Star League era, witnessing the expansion of the Chesterton Regulars after the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] in [[2752]]. By [[2765]] the Cuirassiers were one of six [[BattleMech]] [[regiment]]s within the Chesterton Regulars and a series of clashes with the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] during the two-year border conflict that erupted after a terror attack on [[Demeter]] saw the lethargy of years of garrison duty shaken off, tempering the Third Cavalry once more into an experienced combat unit.<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> + While many units were disbanded or deactivated following the creation of the [[Star League Defense Force]] in the build up to the [[Reunification War]] the Third Cavalry remained an active unit throughout the Star League era, witnessing the expansion of the Chesterton Regulars after the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] in [[2752]]. By [[2765]] the Cuirassiers were one of six [[BattleMech]] [[regiment]]s within the Chesterton Regulars and a series of clashes with the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] during the two-year border conflict that erupted after a terror attack on [[Demeter]] saw the lethargy of years of garrison duty shaken off, tempering the Third Cavalry once more into an experienced combat unit.<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> − During the [[Second Hidden War]] the Third faced off against [[DCMS]] troops that raided [[Mira]]. A battalion of ''ronin'' troops landed and tried to take control of a [[CCAF]] munitions dump, quickly dispatching the small armor force that was guarding it. The Third made a suborbital [[DropShip]] flight and surrounded the ''ronin'' unit. After fighting for several hours the Kuritan pilots committed suicide when it became clear they had lost. The Third captured twelve [[DCMS]] [[BattleMechs]] after this fighting ended.<ref name=er2750p39/>+ ==Officers== + {{sectionstub}} − ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable" − |- − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 3rd Chesterton Cavalry''' − |- − |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The Third Chesterton Cavalry was a specialized long-range reconnaissance regiment.<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> The Third deployed large amounts of infantry to act as spotters and search for an enemy force. Their fastest units, scout 'Mechs and VTOLs, would quickly encircle an enemy force and call in artillery strikes. This pinned the enemy unit in place long enough for heavier forces to arrive and engage. At the same time, the Third's faster units would start to squeeze the enemy's lines looking for weaknesses.<ref name=er2750p39/> + The Third Chesterton Cavalry was a specialised long-range reconnaissance regiment.<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> + ==Composition History== ==Composition History== − ===2765=== ===2765=== − '''Third Chesterton Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> + '''Third Chesterton Cavalry'''<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> − :Note: At this point in time the Third Chesterton Cavalry were stationed on the world of [[Algot]]. They were also the lightest cavalry regiment in [[CCAF]] service.<ref name=er2750p39/> − − === 2786–2821 === − '''Third Chesterton Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"</ref> − :- At this point in time the Third were a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and were stationed on Algot.<ref name="FSWp135"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at just one-third of full strength, and were stationed on [[Everett]].<ref name="FSWp135"/> + At this point in time the Third Chesterton Cavalry were a regular regiment of fanatical loyalty and were stationed on the world of [[Algot]]. + + ==Rules== <div class="gamerules"> <div class="gamerules"> + ===Game Rules=== − ==Game Rules== − When using multiple force types (infantry, 'Mechs, and/or vehicles) in a scenario, they gain a +1 Initiative modifier. When using a single force type they receive a -1 Initiative modifier. When they are the Attacker in a scenario they can use the [[Off-Map Movement]] special ability.<ref>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 140</ref> </div> </div> − ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> Line 55:
Line 38: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' − * ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' + * ''[[Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' − [[Category: Capellan Confederation Commands|Chesterton Cavalry, 003rd]] [[Category: Capellan Confederation Commands|Chesterton Cavalry, 003rd]] [[Category: Chesterton Trade League Commands|Chesterton Cavalry, 003rd]] [[Category: Chesterton Trade League Commands|Chesterton Cavalry, 003rd]] [[Category: Tikonov Grand Union Commands|Chesterton Cavalry, 003rd]] [[Category: Tikonov Grand Union Commands|Chesterton Cavalry, 003rd]]
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Originally a part of the [[Chesterton Army]], the armed forces of the [[Chesterton Trade League]] in the years immediately after the [[Demarcation Declaration]] saw the [[Terran Alliance]] abandon the bulk of humanity's interstellar colonies, the '''Third Chesterton Cavalry''' survived for centuries in service to the various successors to the Trade League.<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> | Originally a part of the [[Chesterton Army]], the armed forces of the [[Chesterton Trade League]] in the years immediately after the [[Demarcation Declaration]] saw the [[Terran Alliance]] abandon the bulk of humanity's interstellar colonies, the '''Third Chesterton Cavalry''' survived for centuries in service to the various successors to the Trade League.<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> | ||
| − | The Chesterton Army was folded into the armed forces of the [[Tikonov Grand Union]] when the Grand Union formed from the earlier [[Tikonov Union]] and Chesterton Trade League, and the surviving elements of the Chesterton Army were folded into a new [[brigade]], the [[Chesterton Regulars]]. The Third Cavalry would continue to serve in the Chesterton Regulars after the formation of the [[Capellan Confederation]] and throughout the [[Age of War]]; the Third Cavalry and a sister regiment, the [[8th Chesterton Cavalry|Eighth Chesterton Cavalry]], outlasted many of their contemporaries. The violent struggles throughout the [[Age of War]] for control of [[Chesterton]], former capital of the Trade League, would cost the Chesterton Reserves dearly; the Third Cavalry were one of only three units to have served in the Chesterton Army that would survive until the formation of the [[Star League]], largely because the Third was a | + | The Chesterton Army was folded into the armed forces of the [[Tikonov Grand Union]] when the Grand Union formed from the earlier [[Tikonov Union]] and Chesterton Trade League, and the surviving elements of the Chesterton Army were folded into a new [[brigade]], the [[Chesterton Regulars]]. The Third Cavalry would continue to serve in the Chesterton Regulars after the formation of the [[Capellan Confederation]] and throughout the [[Age of War]]; the Third Cavalry and a sister regiment, the [[8th Chesterton Cavalry|Eighth Chesterton Cavalry]], outlasted many of their contemporaries. The violent struggles throughout the [[Age of War]] for control of [[Chesterton]], former capital of the Trade League, would cost the Chesterton Reserves dearly; the Third Cavalry were one of only three units to have served in the Chesterton Army that would survive until the formation of the [[Star League]], largely because the Third was a specialised long-range reconaissance regiment that managed to avoid being drawn directly into the heaviest fighting. The Third was fortunate where many other Chesterton regiments were not, as it largely avoided being pulled into the attrition-heavy slugging matches that were the general result of each Capellan attempt to recapture [[Chesterton]] from the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> |
| − | While many units were disbanded or deactivated following the creation of the [[Star League Defense Force]] in the | + | While many units were disbanded or deactivated following the creation of the [[Star League Defense Force]] in the build up to the [[Reunification War]] the Third Cavalry remained an active unit throughout the Star League era, witnessing the expansion of the Chesterton Regulars after the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] in [[2752]]. By [[2765]] the Cuirassiers were one of six [[BattleMech]] [[regiment]]s within the Chesterton Regulars and a series of clashes with the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] during the two-year border conflict that erupted after a terror attack on [[Demeter]] saw the lethargy of years of garrison duty shaken off, tempering the Third Cavalry once more into an experienced combat unit.<ref name="FR:CC2765p10"/> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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[[Category: Tikonov Grand Union Commands|Chesterton Cavalry, 003rd]] | [[Category: Tikonov Grand Union Commands|Chesterton Cavalry, 003rd]] | ||