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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[File:Free Worlds Legionnaires 3rd logo.png|150px|Insignia of the 3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires]] + | image = [[File:Freeworldslegionnaires3rd.png]] − | Designation = Third Free Worlds Legionnaires + | nickname = The Rattlers − | formed = [[3043]] + | parent formation = [[Free Worlds Legionnaires]] − | Disbanded = + | formed = 3043 − | Previous Designation = + | year = 3081 − | Nickname = The Rattlers + | unitname = 3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires − | Affiliation = [[Free Worlds League]] − | Parent Command = [[Free Worlds Legionnaires]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} − The '''Third Free Worlds Legionnaires''' was originally a BattleMech regiment that served the Free Worlds League up to its breakup during the [[Jihad]] in [[3079]].<ref>''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'', p. 60: Jihad in Review - 28 January 3079 "Free Worlds League Parliament disbands the realm.''</ref> It would later serve with the [[Republic of the Sphere]] briefly as a whole until it disbanded and merged with Republic Armed Forces in [[3081]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 167: Forces Gifted to the Republic - Legionnaires gifted to Republic of the Sphere</ref> + The '''Third Free Worlds Legionnaires''' were originally a BattleMech Regiment, that served the Free Worlds League up to its break up in during the [[Jihad]] in [[3079]].<ref>''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'', p. 60 Jihad in Review - 28 January 3079 "Free Worlds League Parliament disbands the realm.''</ref> It would later be serve with [[Republic of the Sphere]] briefly as whole until it disbanded and merged with Republic Armed Forces in [[3081]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'',pp. 167 - Forces Gifted to the Republic - Legionnaires gifted to Republic of the Sphere.</ref> ==History== ==History== ===Formation=== ===Formation=== − Originally formed in [[3043]].<ref name=FMFWL38>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 38: "3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref> They raided [[Gienah]] in September [[3048]], engaging and defeating the Second [[Battalion]] of the [[14th Lyran Guards]].<ref name=FMFWL38/>+ Orginally formed in [[3043]].<ref name=FMFWL38>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 38, "3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref> They raided [[Gienah]] in September [[3048]], engaging and defeating the Second [[Battalion]] of the [[14th Lyran Guards]].<ref name=FMFWL38/> − As of [[3050]], they were based on [[Leyda]].<ref name=20YU56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56: "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref> + As of [[3050]], they were based on [[Leyda]]. <ref name=20YU56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56, "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref> ===Operation Guerrero=== ===Operation Guerrero=== Line 24:
Line 21: ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − As part of [[Operation SCOUR]]'s Federated Suns Group I, the Third Legionnaires reinforced the [[15th Arcturan Guards]] and [[5th Crucis Lancers]] on [[Demeter]]. By performing an orbital drop, the Third was able to get behind the local [[Protectorate Militia]] divisions and the [[9th Division (Word of Blake)|9th Militia Division]] supporting them, and force them to pull back from the [[Vicore Industries]] complex. Three weeks after their arrival, the Third and other Coalition forces had taken control of Demeter; the Third Legionnaires had encircled the 9th Militia Division forces, which were comprised of two [[Level III]]s - ''Measure of Trust'' and ''Call to the Faithful'' - and which had retreated to the Vicore Industries plant. The Third Legionnaires spent three weeks trying to dislodge the Blakists until both the 9th Militia Division forces and the factory complex were destroyed by orbital bombardment.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 36: "Tragedy on Demeter"</ref> + As part of [[Operation SCOUR]]'s Federated Suns Group I, the Third Legionnaires reinforced the [[15th Arcturan Guards]] and [[5th Crucis Lancers]] on [[Demeter]]. By performing an orbital drop, the Third was able to get behind the local [[Protectorate Militia]] divisions and the [[9th Division (Word of Blake)|9th Militia Division]] supporting them, and force them to pull back from the [[Vicore Industries]] complex. Three weeks after their arrival, the Third and other Coalition forces had taken control of Demeter; the Third Legionnaires had encircled the 9th Militia Division forces, which were comprised of two [[Level III]]s - ''Measure of Trust'' and ''Call to the Faithful'' - and which had retreated to the Vicore Industries plant. The Third Legionnaires spent three weeks trying to dislodge the Blakists until both the 9th Militia Division forces and the factory complex were destroyed by orbital bombardment.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 36, "Tragedy on Demeter"</ref> − Following the Demeter campaign the 3rd and the other elements of Group I were assigned to the liberation of Towne in March/April 3077. Information had been obtained by the [[Fox's Teeth]] indicating that the Word of Blake had developed and extensively fortified a facility on Towne for refitting and possibly manufacturing [[DropShip]]s. The Blakist facility was located deep within a mountain range on the continent of Howell, and was protected by formidable defenses, including capital missile launchers. This became the site of the fiercest struggle during the campaign to liberate Towne, with the Blakists nearly defeating the combined forces of Group I. The defenses proved to be almost as tough as one of the [[Castle Brian]] complexes created during the era of the [[Star League]], and drove the coalition troops to desperate measures; Princess Regent [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]] personally authorized the use of orbital bombardment to crack the fortifications, and the ''[[Fox (WarShip class)|Fox]]''-class [[WarShip]] [[Fox (WarShip class)#Named Vessels|FSS ''Indefatigable'']] moved in response.<ref name="JHS:Tp37">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 37: "The Tale of Towne"</ref> + Following the Demeter campaign the 3rd and the other elements of Group I were assigned to the liberation of Towne in March/April 3077. Information had been obtained by the [[Fox's Teeth]] indicating that the Word of Blake had developed and extensive fortified a facility on Towne for refitting and possibly manufacturing [[DropShip]]s. The Blakist facility was located deep within a mountain range on the continent of Howell, and was protected by formidable defenses, including capital missile launchers. This became the site of the fiercest struggle during the campaign to liberate Towne, with the Blakists nearly defeating the combined forces of Group I. The defenses proved to be almost as tough as one of the [[Castle Brian]] complexes created during the era of the [[Star League]], and drove the coalition troops to desperate measures; Princess Regent [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]] personally authorised the use of orbital bombardment to crack the fortifications, and the ''[[Fox (WarShip)|Fox]]''-class [[WarShip]] [[Fox (WarShip)#Named Vessels|FSS ''Indefatigable'']] moved in response.<ref name="JHS:Tp37">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 37, "The Tale Of Towne"</ref> − As the ''Indefatigable'' moved towards Towne, it triggered another layer of defenses in the system that the various DropShips of Group I had failed to trigger; even as the Fox's Teeth were making a dangerous raid on the surface of the planet to disable the capital missile launchers there, hidden missile launchers within the system targeted the ''Indefatigable''. Launch platforms disguised as ore processing stations within the Towne asteroid belt launched dozens of missiles, inflicting heavy damage on the ''Indefatigable'' and nearly stymied the liberation effort. As it was, the ''Indefatigable'' managed to make it to orbit and bombard the Blakists' defenses, allowing Group I to take the planet. The campaign took four weeks from start to finish, and while the 15th Arcturan Guards were ready to deploy on their next operation on the 22nd of April, the other elements of Group I would continue to rebuild on Towne for some time.<ref name="JHS:Tp37"/> + As the ''Indefatigable'' moved towards Towne, it triggered another layer of defenses in the system that the various DropShips of Group I had failed to trigger; even as the Fox's Teeth were making a dangerous raid on the surface of the planet to disable the capital missile launchers there, hidden missile launchers within the system targeted the ''Indefatigable''. Launch platforms disguised as ore processing stations within the Towne asteroid belt launched dozens of missiles, inflicting heavy damage on the ''Indefatigable'' and nearly stymied the liberation effort. As it was, the ''Indefatigable'' managed to make it to orbit and bombard the Blakists defenses, allowing Group I to take the planet. The campaign took four weeks from start to finish, and while the 15th Arcturan Guards were ready to deploy on their next operation on the 22nd of April, the other elements of Group I would continue to rebuild on Towne for some time.<ref name="JHS:Tp37"/> − In the [[Terra|Terran assault]], the Third Legionnaires were served under [[Devlin Stone]]. Fighting alongside the [[25th Arcturan Guards]], [[7th Pesht Regulars]], [[Stone's Lament]], [[Ryuken-ni]], and the [[Ghost Legion]], the Third tried to take over the [[Word of Blake]]'s main command center at Hilton Head Island.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> The intense defenses that were installed inflicted heavy damage on all the attacking units.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 103: "Hell at Hilton Head"</ref> At least one [[Union|''Union''-class]] [[DropShip]] took heavy damage on insertion and was forced to make emergency orbital drops. Lieutenant [[Bernice Paulson]] landed alone outside Santa Fe, New Mexico more than 2,600 km away from the rest of the unit. Sprinting for 13 hours straight she later rejoined the Third.<ref>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 86: "LCT-5M Locust"</ref> + In the [[Terra|Terran assault]], the Third Legionnaires were served under [[Commanding General]] [[Devlin Stone]]. Fighting alongside the [[25th Arcturan Guards]], [[7th Pesht Regulars]], [[Stone's Lament]], [[Ryuken-ni]], and the [[Ghost Legion]], the Third tried to take over the [[Word of Blake]]'s main command center at Hilton Head Island.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> The intense defenses that were installed inflicted heavy damage on all the attacking units.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 103, "Hell at Hilton Head"</ref> ===In Service of the Republic of the Sphere=== ===In Service of the Republic of the Sphere=== − The Third Free Worlds Legionnaires were among the units that had joined the newly formed Terran Protectorate later [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 167: Forces Gifted to the Republic - Third Free Worlds Legionnaires noted as being part of the gift combat units given to the Republic of the Sphere</ref> + The Third Free Worlds Legionnaires were among units that had joined the newly formed Terran Protectorate later [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 167 FORCES GIFTED TO THE REPUBLIC - Third Free Worlds Legionnaires noted as being part of the gift combat units given to the Republic of the Sphere.</ref> ====Operation Golden Dawn==== ====Operation Golden Dawn==== − On 25 March [[3081]], the [[Silver Hawks Coalition]], an element of the now former and fragmented Free Worlds League began an effort to claim worlds within the Republic of the Sphere. This triggered a conflict between the two nations, under directions of [[Paladin of the Republic|Paladin]] [[Alys Rousset-Marik]], the Legionnaires were deployed as part of one of her plans to counter the invasion.+ In March 25th [[3081]], [[Silver Hawks Coalition]], an element of the now former and fragmented Free Worlds League began effort to claim worlds within the Republic of the Sphere. This triggered a conflict between the two nations, under directions of [[Paladin]] [[Alys Rousset-Marik]], the Legionnaires were deployed as part of one of her plans to counter the invasion. − Under the code name, [[Operation: Golden Dawn]], the Third was dispatched to [[Augustine]] as part of the operation's first wave of the planned counterinvasion on April 3rd. Deployed with the [[Northwind Highlanders]] regiment, [[Stirling's Fusiliers]], the two units confronted the [[First Free Worlds Guards]] aka "the Amazons" on world. The Amazons put up a stiff resistance against Legionnaires and its allies due to their animosity towards Paladin Rousset-Marik, who had broken with the Free Worlds League. The [[Marik Commonwealth]] control of the planet faltered, the Amazons were withdrawn. The Guards commanding officer, ordered regiment to smash through the Legionnaires and Fusiliers on their way to withdraw point. Resulting maneuver caused significant damage to the Legionnaires and its Highlander allies. + Under the code name, [[Operation: Golden Dawn]], the Third was dispatched to [[Augustine]] as part of the operation's first wave of the plan counter invasion on April 3rd. Deployed with the [[Northwind Highlanders]] regiment, [[Stirling's Fusiliers]], the two units confronted [[First Free Worlds Guards]] aka "the Amazons" on world. The Amazons put up a stiff resistance against Legionnaires and its allies due to their animosity towards Paladin Rousset-Marik break with Free Worlds League. The [[Marik Commonwealth]] control of the planet faultered, the Amazons were withdraw. The Guards commanding officer, ordered regiment to mash through the Legionnaires and Fusiliers on their way to withdraw point. Resulting maneuver caused significant damage to the Legionnaires and the its Highlander allies. − In June, the Legionnaires were deployed to [[Stewart]] as part of third Wave of the operation to capture the [[Stewart Commonality]]'s capital world. The campaign, along with three of the Highlander Regiments, and [[12th Atrean Dragoons]] took two months to secure the world. Despite their superior numbers, the Legionnaires were forced to fight the [[Home Guard (Free Worlds League)|Stewart Hold Guards]] and their local planetary militia in a guerrilla warfare style campaign. With supplies being struck by the Hold Guards, the Legionnaires and other Republic forces managed to destroy resistance outside the planetary capital of Lancaster with artillery fire.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp. 16–17, 81: Operation Golden Dawn - "Details of the unit's destruction against the Republic of the Sphere forces</ref> + In June, the Legionnaires were deployed to [[Stewart]] as part of third Wave of the operation to capture the [[Stewart Commonality]]'s capital world. The campaign, along with three of the Highlander Regiments, and [[12th Atrean Dragoons]] took two months secure the world. Despite their superior numbers, the Legionnaires were force fight [[Home Guard (Free Worlds League)|Stewart Hold Guards]] and their local planetary militia in a guerrilla warfare style campaign. With supplies being struck by the Hold Guards, the Legionnaire's and other Republic forces managed to destroy resistance outside the planetary capital of Lancaster with artillery fire.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 16-17, 81 Operation Golden Dawn "Details of the unit's destruction against the Republic of the Sphere forces.</ref> ====Rebuilding and Merging==== ====Rebuilding and Merging==== − By the end of the Free Worlds League conflict, the command was merged and mixed into the Republic's newly forming brigades.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp. 166–167: Forging of the RAF - Damaged units from the Operation Golden Dawn were merged to form three main brigades of the RAF. The Legionnaires are not named as which brigades received its elements</ref> + By the end of the Free Worlds League conflict, the command was merged and mixed into the Republic's newly forming brigades.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp.166-167 Forging of the RAF - Damaged units from the Operation Golden Dawn were merged form three main brigades of the RAF. The Legionnaires are not named as which brigades received its elements.</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable"+ As of [[3050]] the commanding officer was [[General]] Pierre Mondou. <ref name=20YU56/> He was still in command in [[3059]]<ref name=FMFWL38/> and [[3067]].<ref name=fmu159/> − |- − ! 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 Free Worlds Legionnaires''' − |- − | [[General]]||[[Pierre Mondou]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20YU56/><ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> − |- − |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== Line 63:
Line 50: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===3050=== ===3050=== − '''3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20YU56/> + '''3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20YU56/> − :* CO: General Pierre Mondou+ * CO: General Pierre Mondou − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Leyda]].<ref name=20YU56/> − ===3059–3067=== + ===3059-3067=== '''3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> '''3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> − * CO/1st Battalion: [[Colonel]] [[Simone McNulty]] + * CO/1st Battalion: [[Colonel]] Simone McNulty − ** XO: Force Commander [[Arthur Hodgekinson]] + ** XO: Force Commander Arthur Hodgekinson − * 2nd [[Battalion]]: [[Force Commander]] [[Leslie Burrows]] + * 2nd [[Battalion]]: [[Force Commander]] Lesslie Burows − * 3rd Battalion: Force Commander [[Janvid Maedray]] + * 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Janvid Maedray - Most '[[Mech]]s are medium, and use only energy weapons - Most '[[Mech]]s are medium, and use only energy weapons '''3rd Legionnaires Aerospace Wing''' (Expanded [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> '''3rd Legionnaires Aerospace Wing''' (Expanded [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> − * Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] [[Morton Morris]] + * Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] Morton Morris - Reinforced to almost double standard size - Reinforced to almost double standard size 3rd Legionnaires Armor (Fire Demons) (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> 3rd Legionnaires Armor (Fire Demons) (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> − * Armor Commander: Force Commander [[Michiko Hagiwara]] + * Armor Commander: Force Commander Michiko Hagiwara - Includes several mobile artillery batteries - Includes several mobile artillery batteries − '''3rd Legionnaires Infantry Regiment (Provisional)''' (1 Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> + '''3rd Legionnaires Infantry Regiment (Provisional)''' (1 Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/> <ref name=fmu159/> − * Troop Commander: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Col McGruer]] + * Troop Commander: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Col McGruer - Formed from the remains of the previous [[Brigade]]) - Formed from the remains of the previous [[Brigade]]) ===3079=== ===3079=== − '''Third Free Worlds Legionnaires ''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=“frfwlm14“>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 14</ref> + '''3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 14 ALYS ROUSSET MARIK’S RESISTANCE - Third Free Worlds Leagionnaires status as of 3079.</ref> − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Irian]], at 45% strength and with 100% of its equipment upgraded.+ -Stationed on [[Irian]] as of 3079, at 45% strength and with 100% of its equipment upgraded. − <ref name=“frfwlm14“/><ref>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 14: Alys Rousset Marik's Resistance - Third Free Worlds Legionnaires status as of 3079</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== − The Legionnaires merging with the Republic of the Sphere forces is not clear where components of the Regiment were mixed into to form the RAF's brigades.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp. 166–167: Forging of the RAF - Text stats eventually all gifted units of the Republic were split and mixed/merged with new formed ones. The Third Free Worlds Legionnaires are not named as to which brigades received its elements</ref> + The Legionnaires merging with the Republic of the Sphere forces is not clear where components of the Regiment were mixed into to form the RAF's brigades.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp.166-167 Forging of the RAF - Text stats eventually all gifted units of the Republic were split and mixed/merged with new formed ones. The Third Free Worlds Legionnaires are not named as which brigades received its elements.</ref> − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Image:Camomarikfreeworldsleague.png|An ''[[Orion]]'' in 3rd Free World Legionnaires colors. − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' + * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]'' * ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Legionnaires, 3rd]] [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Legionnaires, 3rd]]
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| + | The '''Third Free Worlds Legionnaires''' were originally a BattleMech Regiment, that served the Free Worlds League up to its break up in during the [[Jihad]] in [[3079]].<ref>''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'', p. 60 Jihad in Review - 28 January 3079 "Free Worlds League Parliament disbands the realm.''</ref> It would later be serve with [[Republic of the Sphere]] briefly as whole until it disbanded and merged with Republic Armed Forces in [[3081]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'',pp. 167 - Forces Gifted to the Republic - Legionnaires gifted to Republic of the Sphere.</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | + | Orginally formed in [[3043]].<ref name=FMFWL38>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 38, "3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref> They raided [[Gienah]] in September [[3048]], engaging and defeating the Second [[Battalion]] of the [[14th Lyran Guards]].<ref name=FMFWL38/> | |
| − | As of [[3050]], they were based on [[Leyda]].<ref name=20YU56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56 | + | As of [[3050]], they were based on [[Leyda]]. <ref name=20YU56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56, "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref> |
===Operation Guerrero=== | ===Operation Guerrero=== | ||
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | As part of [[Operation SCOUR]]'s Federated Suns Group I, the Third Legionnaires reinforced the [[15th Arcturan Guards]] and [[5th Crucis Lancers]] on [[Demeter]]. By performing an orbital drop, the Third was able to get behind the local [[Protectorate Militia]] divisions and the [[9th Division (Word of Blake)|9th Militia Division]] supporting them, and force them to pull back from the [[Vicore Industries]] complex. Three weeks after their arrival, the Third and other Coalition forces had taken control of Demeter; the Third Legionnaires had encircled the 9th Militia Division forces, which were comprised of two [[Level III]]s - ''Measure of Trust'' and ''Call to the Faithful'' - and which had retreated to the Vicore Industries plant. The Third Legionnaires spent three weeks trying to dislodge the Blakists until both the 9th Militia Division forces and the factory complex were destroyed by orbital bombardment.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 36 | + | As part of [[Operation SCOUR]]'s Federated Suns Group I, the Third Legionnaires reinforced the [[15th Arcturan Guards]] and [[5th Crucis Lancers]] on [[Demeter]]. By performing an orbital drop, the Third was able to get behind the local [[Protectorate Militia]] divisions and the [[9th Division (Word of Blake)|9th Militia Division]] supporting them, and force them to pull back from the [[Vicore Industries]] complex. Three weeks after their arrival, the Third and other Coalition forces had taken control of Demeter; the Third Legionnaires had encircled the 9th Militia Division forces, which were comprised of two [[Level III]]s - ''Measure of Trust'' and ''Call to the Faithful'' - and which had retreated to the Vicore Industries plant. The Third Legionnaires spent three weeks trying to dislodge the Blakists until both the 9th Militia Division forces and the factory complex were destroyed by orbital bombardment.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 36, "Tragedy on Demeter"</ref> |
| − | Following the Demeter campaign the 3rd and the other elements of Group I were assigned to the liberation of Towne in March/April 3077. Information had been obtained by the [[Fox's Teeth]] indicating that the Word of Blake had developed and | + | Following the Demeter campaign the 3rd and the other elements of Group I were assigned to the liberation of Towne in March/April 3077. Information had been obtained by the [[Fox's Teeth]] indicating that the Word of Blake had developed and extensive fortified a facility on Towne for refitting and possibly manufacturing [[DropShip]]s. The Blakist facility was located deep within a mountain range on the continent of Howell, and was protected by formidable defenses, including capital missile launchers. This became the site of the fiercest struggle during the campaign to liberate Towne, with the Blakists nearly defeating the combined forces of Group I. The defenses proved to be almost as tough as one of the [[Castle Brian]] complexes created during the era of the [[Star League]], and drove the coalition troops to desperate measures; Princess Regent [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]] personally authorised the use of orbital bombardment to crack the fortifications, and the ''[[Fox (WarShip)|Fox]]''-class [[WarShip]] [[Fox (WarShip)#Named Vessels|FSS ''Indefatigable'']] moved in response.<ref name="JHS:Tp37">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 37, "The Tale Of Towne"</ref> |
| − | As the ''Indefatigable'' moved towards Towne, it triggered another layer of defenses in the system that the various DropShips of Group I had failed to trigger; even as the Fox's Teeth were making a dangerous raid on the surface of the planet to disable the capital missile launchers there, hidden missile launchers within the system targeted the ''Indefatigable''. Launch platforms disguised as ore processing stations within the Towne asteroid belt launched dozens of missiles, inflicting heavy damage on the ''Indefatigable'' and nearly stymied the liberation effort. As it was, the ''Indefatigable'' managed to make it to orbit and bombard the Blakists | + | As the ''Indefatigable'' moved towards Towne, it triggered another layer of defenses in the system that the various DropShips of Group I had failed to trigger; even as the Fox's Teeth were making a dangerous raid on the surface of the planet to disable the capital missile launchers there, hidden missile launchers within the system targeted the ''Indefatigable''. Launch platforms disguised as ore processing stations within the Towne asteroid belt launched dozens of missiles, inflicting heavy damage on the ''Indefatigable'' and nearly stymied the liberation effort. As it was, the ''Indefatigable'' managed to make it to orbit and bombard the Blakists defenses, allowing Group I to take the planet. The campaign took four weeks from start to finish, and while the 15th Arcturan Guards were ready to deploy on their next operation on the 22nd of April, the other elements of Group I would continue to rebuild on Towne for some time.<ref name="JHS:Tp37"/> |
| − | In the [[Terra|Terran assault]], the Third Legionnaires were served under [[Devlin Stone]]. Fighting alongside the [[25th Arcturan Guards]], [[7th Pesht Regulars]], [[Stone's Lament]], [[Ryuken-ni]], and the [[Ghost Legion]], the Third tried to take over the [[Word of Blake]]'s main command center at Hilton Head Island.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> The intense defenses that were installed inflicted heavy damage on all the attacking units.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 103 | + | In the [[Terra|Terran assault]], the Third Legionnaires were served under [[Commanding General]] [[Devlin Stone]]. Fighting alongside the [[25th Arcturan Guards]], [[7th Pesht Regulars]], [[Stone's Lament]], [[Ryuken-ni]], and the [[Ghost Legion]], the Third tried to take over the [[Word of Blake]]'s main command center at Hilton Head Island.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> The intense defenses that were installed inflicted heavy damage on all the attacking units.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 103, "Hell at Hilton Head"</ref> |
===In Service of the Republic of the Sphere=== | ===In Service of the Republic of the Sphere=== | ||
| − | The Third Free Worlds Legionnaires were among | + | The Third Free Worlds Legionnaires were among units that had joined the newly formed Terran Protectorate later [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 167 FORCES GIFTED TO THE REPUBLIC - Third Free Worlds Legionnaires noted as being part of the gift combat units given to the Republic of the Sphere.</ref> |
====Operation Golden Dawn==== | ====Operation Golden Dawn==== | ||
| − | + | In March 25th [[3081]], [[Silver Hawks Coalition]], an element of the now former and fragmented Free Worlds League began effort to claim worlds within the Republic of the Sphere. This triggered a conflict between the two nations, under directions of [[Paladin]] [[Alys Rousset-Marik]], the Legionnaires were deployed as part of one of her plans to counter the invasion. | |
| − | Under the code name, [[Operation: Golden Dawn]], the Third was dispatched to [[Augustine]] as part of the operation's first wave of the | + | Under the code name, [[Operation: Golden Dawn]], the Third was dispatched to [[Augustine]] as part of the operation's first wave of the plan counter invasion on April 3rd. Deployed with the [[Northwind Highlanders]] regiment, [[Stirling's Fusiliers]], the two units confronted [[First Free Worlds Guards]] aka "the Amazons" on world. The Amazons put up a stiff resistance against Legionnaires and its allies due to their animosity towards Paladin Rousset-Marik break with Free Worlds League. The [[Marik Commonwealth]] control of the planet faultered, the Amazons were withdraw. The Guards commanding officer, ordered regiment to mash through the Legionnaires and Fusiliers on their way to withdraw point. Resulting maneuver caused significant damage to the Legionnaires and the its Highlander allies. |
| − | In June, the Legionnaires were deployed to [[Stewart]] as part of third Wave of the operation to capture the [[Stewart Commonality]]'s capital world. The campaign, along with three of the Highlander Regiments, and [[12th Atrean Dragoons]] took two months | + | In June, the Legionnaires were deployed to [[Stewart]] as part of third Wave of the operation to capture the [[Stewart Commonality]]'s capital world. The campaign, along with three of the Highlander Regiments, and [[12th Atrean Dragoons]] took two months secure the world. Despite their superior numbers, the Legionnaires were force fight [[Home Guard (Free Worlds League)|Stewart Hold Guards]] and their local planetary militia in a guerrilla warfare style campaign. With supplies being struck by the Hold Guards, the Legionnaire's and other Republic forces managed to destroy resistance outside the planetary capital of Lancaster with artillery fire.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 16-17, 81 Operation Golden Dawn "Details of the unit's destruction against the Republic of the Sphere forces.</ref> |
====Rebuilding and Merging==== | ====Rebuilding and Merging==== | ||
| − | By the end of the Free Worlds League conflict, the command was merged and mixed into the Republic's newly forming brigades.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp. | + | By the end of the Free Worlds League conflict, the command was merged and mixed into the Republic's newly forming brigades.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp.166-167 Forging of the RAF - Damaged units from the Operation Golden Dawn were merged form three main brigades of the RAF. The Legionnaires are not named as which brigades received its elements.</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | As of [[3050]] the commanding officer was [[General]] Pierre Mondou. <ref name=20YU56/> He was still in command in [[3059]]<ref name=FMFWL38/> and [[3067]].<ref name=fmu159/> | |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | '''3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires''' ( | + | '''3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20YU56/> |
| − | + | * CO: General Pierre Mondou | |
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'''3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> | '''3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> | ||
| − | * CO/1st Battalion: [[Colonel]] | + | * CO/1st Battalion: [[Colonel]] Simone McNulty |
| − | ** XO: Force Commander | + | ** XO: Force Commander Arthur Hodgekinson |
| − | * 2nd [[Battalion]]: [[Force Commander]] | + | * 2nd [[Battalion]]: [[Force Commander]] Lesslie Burows |
| − | * 3rd Battalion: Force Commander | + | * 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Janvid Maedray |
- Most '[[Mech]]s are medium, and use only energy weapons | - Most '[[Mech]]s are medium, and use only energy weapons | ||
'''3rd Legionnaires Aerospace Wing''' (Expanded [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> | '''3rd Legionnaires Aerospace Wing''' (Expanded [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> | ||
| − | * Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] | + | * Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] Morton Morris |
- Reinforced to almost double standard size | - Reinforced to almost double standard size | ||
3rd Legionnaires Armor (Fire Demons) (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> | 3rd Legionnaires Armor (Fire Demons) (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> | ||
| − | * Armor Commander: Force Commander | + | * Armor Commander: Force Commander Michiko Hagiwara |
- Includes several mobile artillery batteries | - Includes several mobile artillery batteries | ||
| − | '''3rd Legionnaires Infantry Regiment (Provisional)''' (1 Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/><ref name=fmu159/> | + | '''3rd Legionnaires Infantry Regiment (Provisional)''' (1 Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL38/> <ref name=fmu159/> |
| − | * Troop Commander: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] | + | * Troop Commander: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Col McGruer |
- Formed from the remains of the previous [[Brigade]]) | - Formed from the remains of the previous [[Brigade]]) | ||
===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 14 ALYS ROUSSET MARIK’S RESISTANCE - Third Free Worlds Leagionnaires status as of 3079.</ref> |
| − | + | -Stationed on [[Irian]] as of 3079, at 45% strength and with 100% of its equipment upgraded. | |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | The Legionnaires merging with the Republic of the Sphere forces is not clear where components of the Regiment were mixed into to form the RAF's brigades.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp. | + | The Legionnaires merging with the Republic of the Sphere forces is not clear where components of the Regiment were mixed into to form the RAF's brigades.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp.166-167 Forging of the RAF - Text stats eventually all gifted units of the Republic were split and mixed/merged with new formed ones. The Third Free Worlds Legionnaires are not named as which brigades received its elements.</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Legionnaires, 3rd]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Legionnaires, 3rd]] | ||