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| nickname = Blades of Justice <ref name=fr2765cc11>''Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation'', p. 11</ref>  
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| Designation = Third Liao Guards
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| Nickname = Blades of Justice<ref name=fr2765cc11>''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 11</ref>
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==History==
 
==History==
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The '''3rd Liao Guards''' were formed in [[2759]] at the request of Sigismund Liao, younger brother of [[Chancellor]] [[Barbara Liao]]. The younger Liao was appointed [[Colonel]] and oversaw the construction of a large underground bunker complex to serve as the Third's headquarters.
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The '''Third Liao Guards''' were formed in [[2759]] at the request of [[Sigismund Liao]], younger brother of [[Chancellor]] [[Barbara Liao]]. The younger Liao was appointed [[Colonel]] and oversaw the construction of a large underground bunker complex to serve as the Third's headquarters.
  
 
In [[2765]] the unit was located on [[Gan Singh]].<ref name=fr2765cc11/>
 
In [[2765]] the unit was located on [[Gan Singh]].<ref name=fr2765cc11/>
  
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===First Succession War===
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===Re-formation===
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During the [[First Succession War]] the Third fought the [[Free Worlds League Military]]'s invasion of the [[Sarna Commonality]]. They were highly effective in this role, and forced the FWLM to use nuclear weapons to destroy them.<ref name=FM3145p35>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 35</ref>
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The Third Liao Guards were re-formed sometime before [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]] as one of the [[Hidden Lion]] regiments resurrected by [[Chancellor]] [[Daoshen Liao]] using stockpiled equipment.<ref name=FM3145p35>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 35</ref> The new Liao Guards used the [[Augmented Regiment]] formations commonly found in the [[CCAF]] by [[3145]].<ref name=FM:3145p27>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27: "General Review"</ref> They were a front-line regiment of the [[Tikonov Commonality]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28: "The New Old-Fashioned Way"</ref>
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===Reformation===
 
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The Third Liao Guards were reformed sometime before [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]] as one of the [[Hidden Lion]] regiments resurrected by [[Chancellor]] [[Daoshen Liao]] using stockpiled equipment.<ref name=FM3145p35/> The new Liao Guards used the [[Augmented Regiment]] formations commonly found in the [[CCAF]] by [[3145]].<ref name=FM:3145p27>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27, "General Review"</ref> They were a front-line regiment of the [[Tikonov Commonality]].<ref name="FM:3145p28">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28, "THE NEW OLD-FASHIONED WAY"</ref>
 
  
 
===Operation GREAT FLOOD===
 
===Operation GREAT FLOOD===
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During [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]], the Third Liao Guards landed on [[Styk]], [[New Canton]], and [[Zion]] after other [[CCAF]] regiments captured the planets. They then hunted down the remaining [[RAF]] stragglers and pacified the worlds. They later served as the garrison for the planet [[Liao]] soon after its capture and received a victory parade in [[Cynthiana]] from an elated public.<ref name=FM3145p35/>
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During [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]], the Third Liao Guards were the only Liao Guards regiment that took active part in capturing a planet. The assault on [[New Canton]] began in disaster as the Third blindly charged the [[RAF]] positions and got themselves surrounded. Forced to retreat and await the reinforcing [[Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], they later blocked the escape route used by the retreating defenders and captured many vehicles. The salvaged equipment would later be used to replace their earlier losses.<ref name=FM3145p35/>
  
 
===Operation CELESTIAL REWARD===
 
===Operation CELESTIAL REWARD===
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The only Liao Guards regiment to participate in [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]]. The Third Liao Guards were assigned to capture several former ROTS worlds annexed by the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=FM3145p35/> Victorious against the usually ''ad hoc'' garrisons found on these planets, the Liao Guards were easily defeated by the defending [[Third Federated Suns Armored Cavalry]] on [[Rio]]. They would later return to capture the planet after the Third FSAC redeployed to counter the ongoing [[Draconis Combine]] invasion.<ref name=FM:3145p72>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 72, "Third Federated Suns Armored Cavalry"</ref>
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The Third Liao Guards were assigned to garrison [[Zion]] along the [[Free Worlds League]] border during [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]]. As such, they did not participate in the offensive.<ref name=FM3145p35/>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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[[Colonel]] Sigismund Liao was the official leader of the Third Liao Guards in 2765. In reality [[Major]] Da Ying Hwang handled most of the Third's combat operations.<ref name=fr2765cc11/>
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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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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 3rd Liao Guards'''
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| ''[[Colonel]]''||[[Sigismund Liao]]||[[2765]]<ref name=fr2765cc11/>
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| ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Guy Templeton]]||[[3134]]<ref name=fm3145p35>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 35</ref>
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| ''Sang-shao''||[[Tianren Lang]]||3134-[[3145]]<ref name=fm3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47</ref><ref name=fm3145p35></ref>
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===Other Officers===
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Though Colonel Sigismund Liao was the official leader of the Third Liao Guards in 2765, in reality it was [[Major]] [[Da Ying Hwang]] who handled most of the Third's combat operations.<ref name=fr2765cc11/>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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The regiment is slow to react and is predisposed to frontal assault charges.<ref name="FM:3145p205"/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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===2765===
 
===2765===
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'''3rd Liao Guards''' (Green/Reliable) <ref name=fr2765cc11/>
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'''Third Liao Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=fr2765cc11/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Gan Singh]].<ref name=fr2765cc11/>
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=== 2786–2821 ===
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'''Third Liao Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"</ref>
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:- At this point in time the Third was a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on [[Outreach]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at just below half-strength, and was stationed on [[Berenson]].<ref name="FSWp136"/>
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=== 2830 ===
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'''3rd Liao Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Berenson]] with an operational readiness of 79 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/>  The unit was destroyed during the war.<ref name=2SWp95/>
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===3145===
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'''Third Liao Guards''' (Regular/Reliable) (75% Strength)<ref name=fm3145p47/>
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* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Tianren Lang
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'''Talons of Justice''' (2 Flights/Regular/Fanatical) (80% Strength)<ref name=fm3145p47/>
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* CO: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' [[Zhenzhong Szeto]]
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'''Full Armored Guard''' (Green/Reliable) (90% Strength)<ref name=fm3145p47/>
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* CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' [[Stanly Hamilton]]
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'''Fourth Bora Assault Guards''' (Regular/Fanatical) (65% Strength)<ref name=fm3145p47/>
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* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Norberto Laredo]]
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== Notes ==
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* The unit had a "B" Equipment Rating. They had numerous ''[[Assassin]]''s, ''[[Firebee]]''s, ''[[Rifleman]]''s and ''[[Wolverine]]''s.<ref name=FM:3145p28>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28: "Sarna and Tikonov Commonalities"</ref><ref name=FM:3145p29>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29: "Sian Commonality"</ref>
  
 
==Color Scheme and Unit Insignia==
 
==Color Scheme and Unit Insignia==
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A scale placed over an upward pointed sword.<ref name=FM3145p35/>
  
 
==Rules==
 
==Rules==
 
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===Game Rules===
 
===Game Rules===
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The Blades of Justice always suffer from
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a –1 Initiative modifier, but may use Off-Map Movement. The
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* The Third Liao Guards have a –1 Initiative modifier.<ref name="FM:3145p205"/>
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* The Third Liao Guards may use Off-Map Movement.<ref name="FM:3145p205"/>
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assault. If a Third Guards BattleMech armed with a melee weapon
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* If a Third Liao Guards BattleMech armed with a melee weapon executes a successful charge attack, it may add the damage of the melee weapon, before distributing the total damage in accordance with the charging rules. The weapon damage is not subject to any modifiers due to special weapon characteristics (such as critical chances for Lances), [[Triple Strength Myomer]] or any other modifiers. Using a weapon in this way requires the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to make a Piloting Skill check with a +2 target modifier to avoid falling down, regardless of whether the charge succeeds or fails.<ref name="FM:3145p205">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 205</ref>
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executes a successful charge attack, it may add the damage of the
 
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modifier to avoid falling down, even if the charge attack misses.<ref name="FM:3145p205"/>
 
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
  
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Liao Guards, 03rd]]
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Liao Guards, 03rd]]

Latest revision as of 23:27, 9 November 2023

Brigade Insignia of the Liao Guards
Third Liao Guards
Formed 2759[1]
Nickname Blades of Justice[1]
Affiliation Capellan Confederation
Parent Command Liao Guards

History[edit]

The Third Liao Guards were formed in 2759 at the request of Sigismund Liao, younger brother of Chancellor Barbara Liao. The younger Liao was appointed Colonel and oversaw the construction of a large underground bunker complex to serve as the Third's headquarters.

In 2765 the unit was located on Gan Singh.[1]

Re-formation[edit]

The Third Liao Guards were re-formed sometime before Operation GREAT FLOOD as one of the Hidden Lion regiments resurrected by Chancellor Daoshen Liao using stockpiled equipment.[2] The new Liao Guards used the Augmented Regiment formations commonly found in the CCAF by 3145.[3] They were a front-line regiment of the Tikonov Commonality.[4]

Operation GREAT FLOOD[edit]

During Operation GREAT FLOOD, the Third Liao Guards were the only Liao Guards regiment that took active part in capturing a planet. The assault on New Canton began in disaster as the Third blindly charged the RAF positions and got themselves surrounded. Forced to retreat and await the reinforcing Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry, they later blocked the escape route used by the retreating defenders and captured many vehicles. The salvaged equipment would later be used to replace their earlier losses.[2]

Operation CELESTIAL REWARD[edit]

The Third Liao Guards were assigned to garrison Zion along the Free Worlds League border during Operation CELESTIAL REWARD. As such, they did not participate in the offensive.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 3rd Liao Guards
Colonel Sigismund Liao 2765[1]
Sang-shao Guy Templeton 3134[5]
Sang-shao Tianren Lang 3134-3145[6][5]

Other Officers[edit]

Though Colonel Sigismund Liao was the official leader of the Third Liao Guards in 2765, in reality it was Major Da Ying Hwang who handled most of the Third's combat operations.[1]

Tactics[edit]

The regiment is slow to react and is predisposed to frontal assault charges.[7]

Composition History[edit]

2765[edit]

Third Liao Guards (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Gan Singh.[1]

2786–2821[edit]

Third Liao Guards (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[8]

- At this point in time the Third was a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on Outreach.[8] In 2821 the unit was operating at just below half-strength, and was stationed on Berenson.[8]

2830[edit]

3rd Liao Guards (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[9]

Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Berenson with an operational readiness of 79 percent.[9] The unit was destroyed during the war.[9]

3145[edit]

Third Liao Guards (Regular/Reliable) (75% Strength)[6]

  • CO: Sang-shao Tianren Lang

Talons of Justice (2 Flights/Regular/Fanatical) (80% Strength)[6]

Full Armored Guard (Green/Reliable) (90% Strength)[6]

Fourth Bora Assault Guards (Regular/Fanatical) (65% Strength)[6]

Notes[edit]

Color Scheme and Unit Insignia[edit]

A scale placed over an upward pointed sword.[2]

Rules[edit]

Game Rules[edit]

Dark Age[edit]

  • The Third Liao Guards have a –1 Initiative modifier.[7]
  • The Third Liao Guards may use Off-Map Movement.[7]
  • If a Third Liao Guards BattleMech armed with a melee weapon executes a successful charge attack, it may add the damage of the melee weapon, before distributing the total damage in accordance with the charging rules. The weapon damage is not subject to any modifiers due to special weapon characteristics (such as critical chances for Lances), Triple Strength Myomer or any other modifiers. Using a weapon in this way requires the MechWarrior to make a Piloting Skill check with a +2 target modifier to avoid falling down, regardless of whether the charge succeeds or fails.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Field Report 2765: CCAF, p. 11
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Field Manual: 3145, p. 35
  3. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 27: "General Review"
  4. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 28: "The New Old-Fashioned Way"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. 35
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 47
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Field Manual: 3145, p. 205
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 First Succession War, p. 136: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Second Succession War, p. 95
  10. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 28: "Sarna and Tikonov Commonalities"
  11. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 29: "Sian Commonality"

Bibliography[edit]

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