3rd Sian Dragoons
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History
As part of the Sian Dragoons, the Third Sian Dragoons were a part of the largest BattleMech brigade in the history of the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces - both during the Age of War, and then again in the closing decades of the Star League era as the CCAF began rapidly expanding and reactivating regiments - and a regiment that could trace its origins back to when the first WAM-B BattleMechs were issued to support the tanks of the Sian Lancers.[1]
The Third Sian Dragoons were frequently used by the Strategios as a rapid strike force that would find a weakness in an enemy line and break through, allowing other Sian Dragoons regiments (like the Second) to drive the enemy from the field. In 2765 they were stationed on Aquagea.[1]
Republic Era
The Third Sian Dragoons were one of the units re-created as part of the Hidden Lion initiative. Intelligence reports suggest that they were active and undergoing training in 3117. Their main training partners were the Death Commandos and various elements of the Capellan Hussars.
Dark Age
When they were released as part of Operation GREAT FLOOD, they were one of the first units deployed. They hit Foot Fall and Algot by quickly overrunning the defenders by hiding their 'Mechs in civilian DropShips. They later landed on Halloran V and used artillery to drive the defenders out of their positions. Once the defenders were on the move, the Third Dragoons used their speed to run them down.[2] They were stationed on Shuen Wan in 3145.[3]
On Almach they were prevented from taking the world by the 1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry.[4]
Officers
In 3145 the Third was commanded by Sang-shao Min-Qiang Wang.[3]
Tactics
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Composition History
2765
Third Sian Dragoons (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) [1]
2786
Third Sian Dragoons (Veteran/Reliable)[5]
- - At this point in time the Dragoons were a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and were stationed on Aquagea.[5]
2821
Third Sian Dragoons (Veteran/Reliable)[5]
- - At this point in time the Dragoons were a medium-weight regiment operating at half-strength and were stationed on Aquagea.[5]
3145
Third Sian Dragoons (Veteran/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Sang-shao Min-Qiang Wang
First Sian Firebirds (Veteran/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Kong-zhong-shao Jacot Levin
Fifty-fourth Gei Fu Lancers (Veteran/Reliable)[3]
- CO: Zhong-shao Rhys Ryan
Third Dragoons Infantry (Regular/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Zhong-shao King Fai Chick
Rules
In the Dark Age Era the Third can use the Overrun Combat special ability. In addition if a Third Dragoons unit only travels on clear or paved terrain hexes for the entirety of their move, they receive +1 MP. (This operates identically to how ground combat vehicles gain an MP.)