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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation during Clan Invasion===
 
===Formation during Clan Invasion===
The '''Third Night Stalkers''' regiment was raised after Theodore Kurita's Phoenix Programs fell short of the need for new units.  Retired warriors were offered one more chance to fight, and officers were transferred in from the [[2nd Night Stalkers|Second]].  As of [[3059]], the unit was stationed on [[Xinyang]].<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 106</ref>
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The '''Third Night Stalkers''' regiment was raised after Theodore Kurita's Phoenix Programs fell short of the need for new units.  Retired warriors were offered one more chance to fight, and officers were transferred in from the [[2nd Night Stalkers|Second]].  As of [[3059]], the unit was stationed on [[Xinyang]].<ref name=FMDC106/>
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===Operation Bulldog===
 
===Operation Bulldog===
 
After defeating [[Clan Nova Cat]] forces on [[Sawyer]], the Third Night Stalkers and [[6th Ghost]] regiment attacked [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] forces on [[Schwartz]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 113</ref>
 
After defeating [[Clan Nova Cat]] forces on [[Sawyer]], the Third Night Stalkers and [[6th Ghost]] regiment attacked [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] forces on [[Schwartz]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 113</ref>
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===Dominion War===
 
===Dominion War===
 
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===Federated Suns Incursion===
 
===Federated Suns Incursion===
 
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===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
 
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==Officers==
 
==Officers==
The Third's commanding officer in [[3059]] was ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Clifford Mattila]]. In [[3067]] ''Tai-sa'' Mori Kido commanded two battalions of the 3rd Night Stalkers on Yorii, while ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Collin Matsude commanded the third battalion on [[Lyons]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 117, "Kessel Prefecture"</ref>
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The Third's commanding officer in [[3059]] was [[Tai-sa]] Clifford Mattila<ref name=FMDC106>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 106, "Unit Profile"</ref>. In [[3067]] Tai-sa Mori Kido commanded two battalions of the 3rd Night Stalkers on Yorii, while [[Chu-sa]] Collin Matsude commanded the third battalion on [[Lyons]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 117, "Kessel Prefecture"</ref>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The Third fields mainly lightweight 'Mechs, but has developed no signature tactics with them.
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The Third fields mainly lightweight 'Mechs, but has developed no signature tactics with them.<ref name=FMDC106/>
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==Composition History==
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===3059===
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'''3rd Night Stalkers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC106/>
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* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: Tai-sa Clifford Mattila
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* XO/2nd Battalion: Tai-sa Amanda Ishikawa
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* 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Mori Kido
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- The unit uses their light machines for mobile engagements.
  
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'''11th Midway Phantoms''' (1 [[Company]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC106/>
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* Wing Commander: [[Chu-i]] Kimmochi Okinora
  
==Composition==
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'''Dark Moon''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC106/>
===3059===
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* Armor Commander: Chu-sa Charles Brinkerhoff
*'''3rd Night Stalkers''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 106</ref>
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- The unit contains two former commands which are the groundwork for this command.
:The unit uses their light machines for mobile engagements.
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*'''11th Midway Phantoms''' (1 Company/Regular/Questionable)
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'''5th Espakeh Motorized Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC106/>
*'''Dark Moon''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Questionable)
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* Troop Commander: Chu-sa Shih Kai-shek
:The unit contains two former commands which are the groundwork for this command.
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- As a motorized unit, it is staffed with 36 conventional aircraft and a few attack crafts.
*'''5th Espakeh Motorized Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)
 
:As a motorized unit, it is staffed with 36 conventional aircraft and a few attack crafts.
 
  
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''

Revision as of 15:11, 28 November 2010

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History

Formation during Clan Invasion

The Third Night Stalkers regiment was raised after Theodore Kurita's Phoenix Programs fell short of the need for new units. Retired warriors were offered one more chance to fight, and officers were transferred in from the Second. As of 3059, the unit was stationed on Xinyang.[1]

Operation Bulldog

After defeating Clan Nova Cat forces on Sawyer, the Third Night Stalkers and 6th Ghost regiment attacked Clan Smoke Jaguar forces on Schwartz.[2]

FedCom Civil War

During the FedCom Civil War, the Third was deployed to the Lyons Thumb as part of the peacekeeping force. A battalion of the Third was stationed on Yorii when mercenaries disguised as Lyran troops hit the world. The Stalkers drove them off-world.[3]

Dominion War


Federated Suns Incursion


Jihad


Officers

The Third's commanding officer in 3059 was Tai-sa Clifford Mattila[1]. In 3067 Tai-sa Mori Kido commanded two battalions of the 3rd Night Stalkers on Yorii, while Chu-sa Collin Matsude commanded the third battalion on Lyons.[4]

Tactics

The Third fields mainly lightweight 'Mechs, but has developed no signature tactics with them.[1]

Composition History

3059

3rd Night Stalkers (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[1]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Clifford Mattila
  • XO/2nd Battalion: Tai-sa Amanda Ishikawa
  • 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Mori Kido

- The unit uses their light machines for mobile engagements.

11th Midway Phantoms (1 Company/Regular/Questionable)[1]

  • Wing Commander: Chu-i Kimmochi Okinora

Dark Moon (2 Battalions/Veteran/Questionable)[1]

  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Charles Brinkerhoff

- The unit contains two former commands which are the groundwork for this command.

5th Espakeh Motorized Infantry (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]

  • Troop Commander: Chu-sa Shih Kai-shek

- As a motorized unit, it is staffed with 36 conventional aircraft and a few attack crafts.

3067


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 106, "Unit Profile"
  2. Field Manual: Updates, p. 113
  3. Field Manual: Updates, p. 113
  4. Field Manual: Updates, p. 117, "Kessel Prefecture"

Bibliography