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The '''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry’s''' founding is somewhat of a mystery although they were stationed at [[battalion]] strength on [[Sirius]], [[Hsien]], and [[Fletcher]] as of [[3025]]. <ref name=HLp105>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105, "Regimental Deployment Table"</ref>
 
  
They took part in the [[Fourth Succession War]], defended the confederation during the combined [[Duchy of Andurien|Andurien]]-[[Magistracy of Canopus|Canopus]] invasion, and fought in the [[Capellan-St. Ives War|Xin Sheng Campaign]]. Their tendency to fight to the last man rather than showing more prudent use of manpower and equipment has left them at the back of the resupply line and largely languishing.<ref name=FMCCp71>''Field Manual: The Capellan Confederation'', p. 71, "3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry Unit Profile"</ref>
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The '''Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' took part in the [[Fourth Succession War]], defended the Confederation during the combined [[Duchy of Andurien|Andurien]]-[[Magistracy of Canopus|Canopus]] invasion, and fought in the [[Capellan-St. Ives War|Xin Sheng Campaign]]. Their tendency to fight to the last man rather than showing more prudent use of manpower and equipment has left them at the back of the resupply line and largely languishing.<ref name=FMCCp71>''Field Manual: The Capellan Confederation'', p. 71, "3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry Unit Profile"</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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=== Founding ===
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=== Formation ===
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The Capellan Reserve Cavalry formed during the years between the repeal of the [[Star League]] [[Council Edict of 2650]] in [[2572]] and the eruption of the [[Amaris Coup]]. The [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] had expanded rapidly, as did the militaries of the other [[Great House]]s, and the Capellan Reserve Cavalry was the last of the [[CCAF]] [[brigade]]s to form (or re-form) prior to the Coup. Between 2572 and [[2765]] the Reserve Cavalry mustered seven new regiments, with the intention that the Reserve Cavalry would act as rapid reinforcements to other units and as a source of replacement personnel for frontline commands. Like the other regiments within the Reserve Cavalry, the Third was an odd combination of volunteer corps, training cadre and militia, with standing orders for the junior Colonel in charge of the Third to subordinate his command to place it at the full disposal of any frontline command it served alongside. This allowed the Third to act as a synergistic part of the superior formation, free of internal power-struggles or conflicts.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 16, "Confederation Reserve Cavalry"</ref>
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Between mustering and the [[Amaris Civil War]] the Fifth saw action in the [[Periphery]] and performed well, although rumors had begun to circulate linking the Third with an obscure death-cult.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16"/>
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=== Third Succession War ===
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At the end of the Third Succession War the Third was stationed at [[battalion]] strength on [[Sirius]], [[Hsien]], and [[Fletcher (ROTS)|Fletcher]] as of [[3025]]. <ref name=HLp105>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105, "Regimental Deployment Table"</ref>
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===Fourth Succession War===
 
===Fourth Succession War===
 
==== Operation Riposte ====
 
==== Operation Riposte ====
A battalion from the 3rd joined a [[company]] from [[Trimaldi's Secutors]] and a company of [[Lothar's Fusiliers]] in an attempt to destroy a supply depot on [[Kawich]] during [[Fourth Succession War#Operations Risposte and Operation Ambush|Operation Riposte]] but was ambushed by infantry, armor, and a battalion of [['Mech]]s from the [[1st Davion Guards]]. When faced with the dug in defenders the commander ordered a retreat but many over enthusiastic warriors ignored the command and charged hopelessly into the ambush. <ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 92,  Kawich</ref>
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A battalion from the Third joined a [[company]] from [[Trimaldi's Secutors]] and a company of [[Lothar's Fusiliers]] in an attempt to destroy a supply depot on [[Kawich]] during [[Fourth Succession War#Operations Risposte and Operation Ambush|Operation Riposte]] but was ambushed by infantry, armor, and a battalion of [['Mech]]s from the [[First Davion Guards]]. When faced with the dug-in defenders the commander ordered a retreat but many over enthusiastic warriors ignored the command and charged hopelessly into the ambush. <ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 92,  Kawich</ref>
  
 
===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
 
===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
The 3rd Reserve fought during the Andurien-Canopus invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] but tended to make suicide-stands.<ref name=FMCCp71/>
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The Third Reserve fought during the Andurien-Canopus invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] but tended to make suicide-stands.<ref name=FMCCp71/>
  
 
=== Xin Sheng Campaign ===
 
=== Xin Sheng Campaign ===
Reactivated and rebuilt in [[3052]], the 3rd Reserve fought on [[Denbar]] in the [[Xin Sheng Campaign]] where they were trapped in the Ho-Lu Lowlands by the [[Blackwind Lancers]] and destroyed<ref name=TKF16>''The Killing Fields'', p. 16</ref>.
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Reactivated and rebuilt in [[3052]], the Third Reserve fought on [[Denbar]] in the [[Xin Sheng Campaign]] where they were trapped in the Ho-Lu Lowlands by the [[Blackwind Lancers]] and destroyed.<ref name=TKF16>''The Killing Fields'', p. 16</ref>
  
The command companies final suicide charge led to eventually replacement by the [[5th Confederation Reserve Cavalry|5th Reserve]] and reassignment to [[Drozan]] in the [[Victoria Commonality]].<ref name=FMCCp71/>
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The command company's final suicide charge led to eventually replacement by the [[5th Confederation Reserve Cavalry|Fifth Reserve]] and reassignment to [[Drozan]] in the [[Victoria Commonality]].<ref name=FMCCp71/>
  
The homeworld of the 3rd Reserve is [[Holloway]].<ref name=FMUp32/>
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The homeworld of the Third Reserve is [[Holloway]].<ref name=FMUp32/>
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
During [[Operation: Sovereign Justice]] the 3rd fought on [[Homestead]] and [[Manapire]]. There they faced the [[Illician Lancers]], fighting the skilled mercenaries to a standstill both times. They were recalled to Confederation space, where they split up into battalion sized groups and foiled attacks by both the [[Federated Suns]] and the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name="frcc11">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 11</ref> As of [[3079]] the Third was split up, with a short battalion on [[Tsingtao]], [[Ares]], and [[Capricorn III]].<ref name="frcc11"/>
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During [[Operation: Sovereign Justice]] the Third fought on [[Homestead]] and [[Manapire]]. On Homestead they split into small, [[lance]]-sized elements and engaged in a guerrilla campaign. One lance, [[Youling Zhanshi]], was particularly effective<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 1</ref>, helping also [[Death Commando]] [[Jason Zaklan]] targeting Illician Lancers. On both Homestead and Manapire they faced the [[Illician Lancers]], fighting the skilled mercenaries to a standstill both times. They were recalled to Confederation space, where they split up into battalion sized groups and foiled attacks by both the [[Federated Suns]] and the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name="frcc11">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 11</ref> As of [[3079]] the Third was split up, with a short battalion on [[Tsingtao]], [[Ares (planet)|Ares]], and [[Capricorn III]].<ref name="frcc11"/>
  
 
The assault on [[Sian]] made the unit snap out of its depression, and the extreme fighting they experienced in the Jihad quickly rebuilt their skills. In addition the fighting against the Capellan March forces resulted in the Third CRC acquiring a great deal of salvage from the [[Federated Suns]]. The unit is now proud of their status as a senior regiment of the Confederation Reserve Cavalry.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 28</ref> The Third was once again split up in [[3085]] with battalion sized units stationed on [[Repulse]], [[Ward]], and [[Rollis]].<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
The assault on [[Sian]] made the unit snap out of its depression, and the extreme fighting they experienced in the Jihad quickly rebuilt their skills. In addition the fighting against the Capellan March forces resulted in the Third CRC acquiring a great deal of salvage from the [[Federated Suns]]. The unit is now proud of their status as a senior regiment of the Confederation Reserve Cavalry.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 28</ref> The Third was once again split up in [[3085]] with battalion sized units stationed on [[Repulse]], [[Ward]], and [[Rollis]].<ref name=FM3085p34/>
  
==Officers==
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===Republic Era===
As of [[3062]], the commanding officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' [[Petyr Oravey]]<ref name=TKF17>''The Killing Fields'', p. 17</ref>.
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During the [[Victoria War]] the Third rushed to reinforce [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]]. Unfortunately they arrived in battalion sized formations over the course of a week, and this made them easy targets for the [[AFFS]] units already on the world. Before the final battalion was destroyed, it inflicted heavy losses on the [[Twenty-second Avalon Hussars]].<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 54</ref>
  
As of [[3063]], the commanding officer was ''Sang-shao'' [[Martin Penwall]].<ref name=FMCCp71/>
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===Dark Age===
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Reformed and staffed with troops who hated the [[Federated Suns]]. The Third CRC were able to vent their rage during [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]], briefly battling the pro-[[Davion]] military splinter group [[Swordsworn]]. Afterwards they were pulled back to the [[Victoria Commonality]] and reassigned to the periphery border.<ref name=fm3145p39/>  
  
As of [[3067]] to [[3085]] the commanding officer was ''Sang-shao'' [[Lyle Crawford]].<ref name=FMUp32>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 32, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3067" </ref><ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3085" </ref>
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The Third CRC were disappointed to be kept out of [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]], however a few were transferred to the [[Victoria Rangers]] in time to take part in the recapture of Victoria.<ref name=fm3145p39/>
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==Officers==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
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|-
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry'''
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|-
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| ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Petyr Oravey]]||[[3062]]<ref name=TKF17>''The Killing Fields'', p. 17</ref>
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|-
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| ''Sang-shao''||[[Martin Penwall]]||[[3063]]<ref name=FMCCp71/>
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|-
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| ''Sang-shao''||[[Lyle Crawford]]||[[3067]] - [[3085]]<ref name=FMUp32>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 32, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3067" </ref><ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3085" </ref>
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|-
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| ''Sang-shao''||[[Kelly Taniwan]]||[[3145]]<ref name=fm3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3145" </ref>
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|-
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|}
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The 3rd Reserves loss of aerospace assets and much of its armor has resulted in their relying on older doctrines.<ref name=FMCCp71/>
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=== Star League Era ===
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The Third served the Confederation as a fast raiding force.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16"/>
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=== Clan Invasion ===
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The Third Reserve's loss of aerospace assets and much of its armor has resulted in their relying on older doctrines.<ref name=FMCCp71/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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=== 2765 ===
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'''Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16"/>
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:- At this point in time the Third was stationed on [[Propus]].<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16"/>
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=== 2786 ===
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'''Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135">''Third Succession War (Source Book)'', p. 135, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"</ref>
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:- At this point in time the Third was a light-weight regiment operating at full strength and were stationed on Propus.<ref name="FSWp135"/>
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=== 2821 ===
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'''Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135"/>
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:- At this point in time the Third was a light-weight regiment operating at just below one-third of full strength, and were stationed on Propus.<ref name="FSWp135"/>
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=== 2830 ===
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'''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 95 </ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Les Halles]] with an operational readiness of 100 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/>
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=== 2864 ===
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'''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95/>
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: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Yuris]] with an operational readiness of 35 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/>
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===3025===
 
===3025===
 
'''3rd Confedeation Reserve Cavalry''' (3 [[Battalion]]s) (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HLp105/>
 
'''3rd Confedeation Reserve Cavalry''' (3 [[Battalion]]s) (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HLp105/>
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Sirius]] and also on [[Hsien]].<ref name=HLp105/>
  
 
===3063 to 3067===
 
===3063 to 3067===
 
'''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMCCp71/><ref name=FMUp32/>
 
'''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMCCp71/><ref name=FMUp32/>
* CO/1st Battalion: Sang-shao Martin Penwall
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* CO/1st Battalion: ''Sang-shao'' Martin Penwall
* XO/2nd Battalion: [[Zhong-shao]] Lyle Crawford
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* XO/2nd Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Lyle Crawford
  
 
'''3rd Cavalry Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp71/><ref name=FMUp32/>
 
'''3rd Cavalry Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp71/><ref name=FMUp32/>
* Armor Commander: Sao-shao Gart Umbiqua
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* Armor Commander: ''[[Sao-shao]]'' Gart Umbiqua
* Armor Commander (3067): Sao-shao Rigel Black
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* Armor Commander (3067): ''Sao-shao'' Rigel Black
  
 
'''3rd Cavalry Support Staff''' (1 [[Company]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMCCp71/><ref name=FMUp32/>  
 
'''3rd Cavalry Support Staff''' (1 [[Company]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMCCp71/><ref name=FMUp32/>  
* Infantry Commander: Captain Erin Karata
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* Infantry Commander: ''[[Captain]]'' Erin Karata
* Infantry Commander (3067): Sao-shao Erin Karata
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* Infantry Commander (3067): ''Sao-shao'' Erin Karata
  
 
- Mostly [[Taurian Concordat]] troops on exchange
 
- Mostly [[Taurian Concordat]] troops on exchange
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===3085===
 
===3085===
 
'''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry ''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>  
 
'''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry ''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>  
* CO: Sang-shao Lyle Crawford
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* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Lyle Crawford
  
 
'''3rd Cavalry Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>  
 
'''3rd Cavalry Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>  
* CO: Zhong-shao Habiki Yoshida
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* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Habiki Yoshida
  
 
'''3rd Cavalry Support Staff''' (Company/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>  
 
'''3rd Cavalry Support Staff''' (Company/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>  
* CO: Sao-shao Carol Akingson
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* CO: ''Sao-shao'' Carol Akingson
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===3145===
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'''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=fm3145p47/>
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* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Kelly Taniwan
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'''Sun Killer Flight''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=fm3145p47/>
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* CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' Everett Enix
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'''3rd Cavalry Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=fm3145p47/>
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* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Layton Elswick
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'''3rd Cavalry Auxiliary''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=fm3145p47/>
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* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Edsel Dhebar
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]''
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[The Killing Fields]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[The Killing Fields]]'' (novel)
  
 
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Confederation Reserve Cavalry, 03rd]]
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Confederation Reserve Cavalry, 3rd]]
 

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The Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry took part in the Fourth Succession War, defended the Confederation during the combined Andurien-Canopus invasion, and fought in the Xin Sheng Campaign. Their tendency to fight to the last man rather than showing more prudent use of manpower and equipment has left them at the back of the resupply line and largely languishing.[1]

History

Founding

Formation

The Capellan Reserve Cavalry formed during the years between the repeal of the Star League Council Edict of 2650 in 2572 and the eruption of the Amaris Coup. The Capellan Confederation Armed Forces had expanded rapidly, as did the militaries of the other Great Houses, and the Capellan Reserve Cavalry was the last of the CCAF brigades to form (or re-form) prior to the Coup. Between 2572 and 2765 the Reserve Cavalry mustered seven new regiments, with the intention that the Reserve Cavalry would act as rapid reinforcements to other units and as a source of replacement personnel for frontline commands. Like the other regiments within the Reserve Cavalry, the Third was an odd combination of volunteer corps, training cadre and militia, with standing orders for the junior Colonel in charge of the Third to subordinate his command to place it at the full disposal of any frontline command it served alongside. This allowed the Third to act as a synergistic part of the superior formation, free of internal power-struggles or conflicts.[2]

Between mustering and the Amaris Civil War the Fifth saw action in the Periphery and performed well, although rumors had begun to circulate linking the Third with an obscure death-cult.[2]

Third Succession War

At the end of the Third Succession War the Third was stationed at battalion strength on Sirius, Hsien, and Fletcher as of 3025. [3]

Fourth Succession War

Operation Riposte

A battalion from the Third joined a company from Trimaldi's Secutors and a company of Lothar's Fusiliers in an attempt to destroy a supply depot on Kawich during Operation Riposte but was ambushed by infantry, armor, and a battalion of 'Mechs from the First Davion Guards. When faced with the dug-in defenders the commander ordered a retreat but many over enthusiastic warriors ignored the command and charged hopelessly into the ambush. [4]

Andurien/Canopus Invasion

The Third Reserve fought during the Andurien-Canopus invasion of the Confederation but tended to make suicide-stands.[1]

Xin Sheng Campaign

Reactivated and rebuilt in 3052, the Third Reserve fought on Denbar in the Xin Sheng Campaign where they were trapped in the Ho-Lu Lowlands by the Blackwind Lancers and destroyed.[5]

The command company's final suicide charge led to eventually replacement by the Fifth Reserve and reassignment to Drozan in the Victoria Commonality.[1]

The homeworld of the Third Reserve is Holloway.[6]

Jihad

During Operation: Sovereign Justice the Third fought on Homestead and Manapire. On Homestead they split into small, lance-sized elements and engaged in a guerrilla campaign. One lance, Youling Zhanshi, was particularly effective[7], helping also Death Commando Jason Zaklan targeting Illician Lancers. On both Homestead and Manapire they faced the Illician Lancers, fighting the skilled mercenaries to a standstill both times. They were recalled to Confederation space, where they split up into battalion sized groups and foiled attacks by both the Federated Suns and the Word of Blake.[8] As of 3079 the Third was split up, with a short battalion on Tsingtao, Ares, and Capricorn III.[8]

The assault on Sian made the unit snap out of its depression, and the extreme fighting they experienced in the Jihad quickly rebuilt their skills. In addition the fighting against the Capellan March forces resulted in the Third CRC acquiring a great deal of salvage from the Federated Suns. The unit is now proud of their status as a senior regiment of the Confederation Reserve Cavalry.[9] The Third was once again split up in 3085 with battalion sized units stationed on Repulse, Ward, and Rollis.[10]

Republic Era

During the Victoria War the Third rushed to reinforce Victoria. Unfortunately they arrived in battalion sized formations over the course of a week, and this made them easy targets for the AFFS units already on the world. Before the final battalion was destroyed, it inflicted heavy losses on the Twenty-second Avalon Hussars.[11]

Dark Age

Reformed and staffed with troops who hated the Federated Suns. The Third CRC were able to vent their rage during Operation GREAT FLOOD, briefly battling the pro-Davion military splinter group Swordsworn. Afterwards they were pulled back to the Victoria Commonality and reassigned to the periphery border.[12]

The Third CRC were disappointed to be kept out of Operation CELESTIAL REWARD, however a few were transferred to the Victoria Rangers in time to take part in the recapture of Victoria.[12]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry
Sang-shao Petyr Oravey 3062[13]
Sang-shao Martin Penwall 3063[1]
Sang-shao Lyle Crawford 3067 - 3085[6][10]
Sang-shao Kelly Taniwan 3145[14]

Tactics

Star League Era

The Third served the Confederation as a fast raiding force.[2]

Clan Invasion

The Third Reserve's loss of aerospace assets and much of its armor has resulted in their relying on older doctrines.[1]

Composition History

2765

Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[2]

- At this point in time the Third was stationed on Propus.[2]

2786

Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[15]

- At this point in time the Third was a light-weight regiment operating at full strength and were stationed on Propus.[15]

2821

Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[15]

- At this point in time the Third was a light-weight regiment operating at just below one-third of full strength, and were stationed on Propus.[15]

2830

3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) [16]

Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on Les Halles with an operational readiness of 100 percent. [16]

2864

3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical) [16]

Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on Yuris with an operational readiness of 35 percent. [16]


3025

3rd Confedeation Reserve Cavalry (3 Battalions) (Regular/Reliable)[3]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Sirius and also on Hsien.[3]

3063 to 3067

3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (1 Regiment/Green/Questionable)[1][6]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Sang-shao Martin Penwall
  • XO/2nd Battalion: Zhong-shao Lyle Crawford

3rd Cavalry Armor (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[1][6]

  • Armor Commander: Sao-shao Gart Umbiqua
  • Armor Commander (3067): Sao-shao Rigel Black

3rd Cavalry Support Staff (1 Company/Green/Questionable)[1][6]

  • Infantry Commander: Captain Erin Karata
  • Infantry Commander (3067): Sao-shao Erin Karata

- Mostly Taurian Concordat troops on exchange

3079

The Third lost a little under thirty percent of their troops during the Jihad. Each battalion is short one company.[8]

3085

3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Regular/Questionable)[10]

  • CO: Sang-shao Lyle Crawford

3rd Cavalry Armor (Regular/Reliable)[10]

  • CO: Zhong-shao Habiki Yoshida

3rd Cavalry Support Staff (Company/Regular/Reliable)[10]

  • CO: Sao-shao Carol Akingson

3145

3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Regular/Reliable)[14]

  • CO: Sang-shao Kelly Taniwan

Sun Killer Flight (Green/Reliable)[14]

  • CO: Kong-zhong-shao Everett Enix

3rd Cavalry Armor (Regular/Reliable)[14]

  • CO: Zhong-shao Layton Elswick

3rd Cavalry Auxiliary (Regular/Questionable)[14]

  • CO: Zhong-shao Edsel Dhebar

Notes

3rd Reserves armor commander Sao-shao Gart Umbiqua attacked 'Mech commander Sang-shoa Martin Penwall after Gart was demoted. The ensuing incident resulted in the deaths of both men.

Despite mentioning its fate in the Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, the Historical: Brush Wars doesn't mention the 3rd anywhere.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Field Manual: The Capellan Confederation, p. 71, "3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry Unit Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Field Report 2765: CCAF, p. 16, "Confederation Reserve Cavalry"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 105, "Regimental Deployment Table"
  4. NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 92, Kawich
  5. The Killing Fields, p. 16
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 32, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3067"
  7. BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi, p. 1
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 Field Report: CCAF, p. 11
  9. Field Manual: 3085, p. 28
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 34, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3085"
  11. Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 54
  12. 12.0 12.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named fm3145p39
  13. The Killing Fields, p. 17
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 47, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3145"
  15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Third Succession War (Source Book), p. 135, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 ’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 95

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