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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | 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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===Reformation=== | ===Reformation=== | ||
| − | 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>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28, "THE NEW OLD-FASHIONED WAY"</ref> | + | 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>''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> |
===Operation GREAT FLOOD=== | ===Operation GREAT FLOOD=== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===2765=== | ===2765=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Third Liao Guards''' (Green/Reliable) <ref name=fr2765cc11/> |
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| + | === 2786 === | ||
| + | '''Third Liao Guards''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''Tenth Succession War (Source Book)'', p. 136, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Third was a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on [[Outreach]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> | ||
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| + | === 2821 === | ||
| + | '''Third Liao Guards''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136"/> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Third was a medium-weight regiment operating at just below half-strength, and was stationed on [[Berenson]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> | ||
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Third Liao Guards''' (Regular/Reliable)(75% Strength)<ref name=fm3145p47/> |
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Tianren Lang | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Tianren Lang | ||
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* CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Stanly Hamilton | * CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Stanly Hamilton | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Fourth Bora Assault Guards''' (Regular/Fanatical)(65% Strength)<ref name=fm3145p47/> |
* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Norberto Laredo | * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Norberto Laredo | ||
| − | Notes | + | == Notes == |
| − | + | * 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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===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| − | The | + | === Dark Age === |
| − | a –1 Initiative modifier | + | * The Third Liao Guards have a –1 Initiative modifier.<ref name="FM:3145p205"/> |
| − | + | * The Third Liao Guards may use Off-Map Movement.<ref name="FM:3145p205"/> | |
| − | + | * 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), [[TSM]] 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, irregardless of whether the charge succeeds or fails.<ref name="FM:3145p205">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 205</ref> | |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation]]'' |
| + | * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]'' | ||
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Liao Guards, 03rd]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Liao Guards, 03rd]] | ||
Revision as of 05:17, 23 August 2018
Contents
History
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]
Reformation
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.[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
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
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
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.[1]
The Third Liao Guards were commanded by Sang-shao Tianren Lang in 3145.[5]
Tactics
The regiment is slow to react and is predisposed for frontal assault charges.[6]
Composition History
2765
Third Liao Guards (Green/Reliable) [1]
2786
Third Liao Guards (Green/Reliable)[7]
- - At this point in time the Third was a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on Outreach.[7]
2821
Third Liao Guards (Green/Reliable)[7]
- - At this point in time the Third was a medium-weight regiment operating at just below half-strength, and was stationed on Berenson.[7]
3145
Third Liao Guards (Regular/Reliable)(75% Strength)[5]
- CO: Sang-shao Tianren Lang
Talons of Justice (2 Flights/Regular/Fanatical)(80% Strength)[5]
- CO: Kong-zhong-shao Zhenzhong Szeto
Full Armored Guard (Green/Reliable)(90% Strength)[5]
- CO: Zhong-shao Stanly Hamilton
Fourth Bora Assault Guards (Regular/Fanatical)(65% Strength)[5]
- CO: Zhong-shao Norberto Laredo
Notes
- The unit had a "B" Equipment Rating. They had numerous Assassins, Firebees, Riflemans and Wolverines.[8][9]
Color Scheme and Unit Insignia
A scale placed over an upward pointed sword.[2]
Rules
Game Rules
Dark Age
- The Third Liao Guards have a –1 Initiative modifier.[6]
- The Third Liao Guards may use Off-Map Movement.[6]
- 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), TSM 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, irregardless of whether the charge succeeds or fails.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedfr2765cc11 - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Field Manual: 3145, p. 35
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 27, "General Review"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 28, "THE NEW OLD-FASHIONED WAY"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 47
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Field Manual: 3145, p. 205
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Tenth Succession War (Source Book), p. 136, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 28, "Sarna and Tikonov Commonalities"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 29, "Sian Commonality"