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| nickname = Voice in the Dark
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| Designation    = Fourth Oriente Hussars
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==History==
 
==History==
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The founding date of the Fourth Oriente Hussars is unknown but the unit was in existence by [[2765]], <ref>''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 15, "Oriente Hussars"</ref> and served during the [[First Succession War|First]] and [[Second Succession War|Second Succession Wars]].<ref name=FSWp138>''First Succession War'', p. 138, "FWLM Deployment Table"</ref> <ref name=SSWp98>''Second Succession War'', p. 98, "FWLM Deployment Table"</ref>  
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The founding date of the Fourth Oriente Hussars is unknown but the unit was in existence by [[2765]],<ref>''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 15: "Oriente Hussars"</ref> and served during the [[First Succession War|First]] and [[Second Succession War|Second Succession Wars]].<ref name=FSWp138>''First Succession War'', p. 138: "FWLM Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=SSWp98>''Second Succession War'', p. 98: "FWLM Deployment Table"</ref>
  
 
===Anton's Revolt===
 
===Anton's Revolt===
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A Loyalist unit, the Fourth remained on [[Atreus]] throughout [[Marik Civil War (31st c.)|Anton's Revolt]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 34, 36 & 38, "Deployment Tables: Anton's Revolt"</ref>
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A Loyalist unit, the Fourth remained on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] throughout [[Marik Civil War (31st c.)|Anton's Revolt]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', pp. 34, 36, 38: "Deployment Tables: Anton's Revolt"</ref>
  
 
===Andurien Secession and the 3040s===
 
===Andurien Secession and the 3040s===
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The Fourth attacked [[Lopez]] along with the [[1st Free Worlds Guards|First Free Worlds Guards]] and the [[30th Marik Militia|Thirtieth Marik Militia]] in [[3038]], where they wore down the heavier [[6th Defenders of Andurien|6th Defenders of Andurien]] with raids, prompting the rebel unit to surrender in October of that year when combined losses made further effective resistance impossible. The effort also cost the Fourth much of its strength, and they spent the rest of the war guarding a supply base on [[Deschenes]].<ref name=FMFWL95>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 95, "4th Oriente Hussars Unit Profile"</ref>
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The Fourth attacked [[Lopez]] along with the [[First Free Worlds Guards]] and the [[30th Marik Militia|Thirtieth Marik Militia]] in [[3038]], where they wore down the heavier [[Sixth Defenders of Andurien]] with raids, prompting the rebel unit to surrender in October of that year when combined losses made further effective resistance impossible. The effort also cost the Fourth much of its strength, and they spent the rest of the war guarding a supply base on [[Deschenes]].<ref name=FMFWL95>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 95: "4th Oriente Hussars Unit Profile"</ref>
  
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By the late 3040s the Hussars were back at full strength and had gained renown for both repelling raids upon [[Conquista]] by the Capellan-employed [[Tooth of Ymir]] mercenaries and then counter-raiding [[Sigma Mare]]. [[Thomas Marik (False)|Thomas Marik]], wishing to simultaneously reward the popular unit and transfer its politically unreliable members out of seditious Andurien, redeployed the regiment to a prestige post on Atreus where he could prevent the Hussars' commander from instigating any anti-Federal activity.<ref name=FMFWL95/>
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By the late 3040s the Hussars were back at full strength and had gained renown for both repelling raids upon [[Conquista]] by the Capellan-employed [[Tooth of Ymir]] mercenaries and then counterraiding [[Sigma Mare]]. [[Thomas Marik (False)|Thomas Marik]], wishing to simultaneously reward the popular unit and transfer its politically unreliable members out of seditious Andurien, redeployed the regiment to a prestige post on Atreus where he could prevent the Hussars' commander from instigating any anti-Federal activity.<ref name=FMFWL95/>
  
 
===Operation Guerrero and after===
 
===Operation Guerrero and after===
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The unit secured [[Wasat]] in conjunction with the [[13th Marik Militia|Thirteenth Marik Militia]], [[2nd Sirian Lancers|Second Sirian Lancers]] and the mercenary [[21st Centauri Lancers|Twenty-first Centauri Lancers]].<ref name=FMFWL95/>
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The unit secured [[Wasat]] in conjunction with the [[13th Marik Militia|Thirteenth Marik Militia]], [[Second Sirian Lancers]], and the mercenary [[Twenty-first Centauri Lancers]].<ref name=FMFWL95/>
  
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At this point the regiment was regarded by the [[Free_Worlds_League_Military#League_Central_Coordination_and_Command|LCCC]] as one of the most troublesome in the FWLM, due to several unit members vocally opposing both a strong Federal government and the Liao-Marik alliance.<ref name=FMFWL95/>
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At this point the regiment was regarded by the [[Free Worlds League Military#League Central Coordination and Command|LCCC]] as one of the most troublesome in the FWLM, due to several unit members vocally opposing both a strong Federal government and the Liao-Marik alliance.<ref name=FMFWL95/>
  
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By [[3067]] the Fourth Hussars had been assigned to Federal control, much to the unit's annoyance. Despite FWLM attempts to control the unit via its supply chain, the Hussars still managed to field a disproportionate amount of upgrades. This was allegedy achieved via black market sales of humanitarian aid intended for the Chaos March, prompting [[SAFE]] to undertake an investigation of the regiment.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 152</ref> They were stationed on [[Wasat]].<ref name=FMUp161/>
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By [[3067]], the Fourth Hussars had been assigned to Federal control, much to the unit's annoyance. Despite FWLM attempts to control the unit via its supply chain, the Hussars still managed to field a disproportionate amount of upgrades. This was allegedly achieved via black market sales of humanitarian aid intended for the Chaos March, prompting [[SAFE]] to undertake an investigation of the regiment.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 152</ref> They were stationed on [[Wasat]].<ref name=FMUp161/>
  
 
===Hall===
 
===Hall===
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In October [[3067]] the Fourth Hussars were deployed to the [[Chaos March]] world of [[Hall]] in support of that planet's ruler "Emperor" [[William Baranov]], who had petitioned for admission into the Free Worlds League.<ref>''Embers of War'', Chapter 24</ref> The Hussars then engaged the main opposition to Baranov, the 3rd [[Dismal Disinherited]] mercenaries, and while Baranov was killed in the fighting the Hussars forced the Disinherited to retreat, securing Hall for the Free Worlds League.<ref>''Embers of War'', Chapter 30</ref>
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In October [[3067]], the Fourth Hussars were deployed to the [[Chaos March]] world of [[Hall]] in support of that planet's ruler "Emperor" [[William Baranov]], who had petitioned for admission into the Free Worlds League.<ref>''Embers of War'', ch. 24</ref> The Hussars then engaged the main opposition to Baranov, the [[Third Dismal Disinherited]] mercenaries, and while Baranov was killed in the fighting the Hussars forced the Disinherited to retreat, securing Hall for the Free Worlds League.<ref>''Embers of War'', ch. 30</ref>
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
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The [[Jihad]] saw the Fourth Hussars come through with relatively light losses. After pledging their support to the [[Duchy of Oriente]], they restricted their activities to raids and avoiding the heavy fighting. As a result they form the core of the Duchy's defense in the post-Jihad era. In [[3079]] they were posted on [[Maritgues]].<ref name=frfwl10>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 10</ref>
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The [[Jihad]] saw the Fourth Hussars come through with relatively light losses. After pledging their support to the [[Duchy of Oriente]], they restricted their activities to raids and avoiding the heavy fighting. As a result they form the core of the Duchy's defense in the post-Jihad era. In [[3079]], they were posted on [[Maritgues]].<ref name=frfwl10>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 10</ref>
  
 
The Fourth Hussars were horrified to learn about [[Thomas Halas]] deception and have transferred their dislike for the federal government of the Free Worlds League to him. Though they held him in low regard, the Fourth was truly loyal to the Grand Duchy of Oriente. The Duchy's commanders knew this, and kept the Fourth on the rolls as a unit to inspire other DDOCFH units to perform to the best of their ability despite their personal feelings.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 84</ref> They were the garrison force for [[Les Halles]].<ref name=FM3085p92/>
 
The Fourth Hussars were horrified to learn about [[Thomas Halas]] deception and have transferred their dislike for the federal government of the Free Worlds League to him. Though they held him in low regard, the Fourth was truly loyal to the Grand Duchy of Oriente. The Duchy's commanders knew this, and kept the Fourth on the rolls as a unit to inspire other DDOCFH units to perform to the best of their ability despite their personal feelings.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 84</ref> They were the garrison force for [[Les Halles]].<ref name=FM3085p92/>
  
 
===Dark Age===
 
===Dark Age===
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The Fourth Hussars raided [[Shuen Wan]] in early [[3117]]. They fought elements of [[Kraken Unleashed]] and [[Warrior House Tsang Xiao]]. The [[CCAF]] forces destroyed a company of the Hussar's raiding 'Mechs and forced the Hussars to withdraw from the world.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 24</ref>
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The Fourth Hussars raided [[Shuen Wan]] in early [[3117]]. They fought elements of [[Kraken Unleashed]] and [[Warrior House Tsang Xiao]]. The [[CCAF]] forces destroyed a company of Hussars raiding 'Mechs and forced the Hussars to withdraw from the world.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 24</ref>
  
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By [[3145]] the Fourth Hussars was no longer an active unit.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 104, "Oriente Hussars" - there is no mention of the Fourth Hussars here</ref>
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By [[3145]], the Fourth Hussars was no longer an active unit.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 104: "Oriente Hussars" - there is no mention of the Fourth Hussars here</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 4th Oriente Hussars'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 4th Oriente Hussars'''
 
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| [[Lieutenant Colonel]]||[[Geddy Carver]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HMp108>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 108, "FWL Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
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| [[Lieutenant Colonel]]||[[Geddy Carver]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HMp108>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 108: "FWL Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
 
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|-
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Sherrie Dragoo]]||[[3050]] - [[3059]]<ref name=20YUp57>''20 Year Update'', p. 57, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp38>''Objective Raids'', p. 38, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMFWL95/>
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Sherrie Dragoo]]||[[3050]] - [[3059]]<ref name=20YUp57>''20 Year Update'', p. 57: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp38>''Objective Raids'', p. 38: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMFWL95/>
 
|-
 
|-
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| Colonel||[[Fleur Lewis]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMUp161>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 161, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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| Colonel||[[Fleur Lewis]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMUp161>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 161: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
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| Colonel||[[Shannon Dolier]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p92>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 92, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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| Colonel||[[Shannon Dolier]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p92>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 92: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
=== 2765 ===
 
=== 2765 ===
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp15">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 14, "Oriente Hussars"</ref>
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp15">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 14: "Oriente Hussars"</ref>
 
:- At this point in time the Fourth Hussars was stationed on [[Fletcher]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp15"/>
 
:- At this point in time the Fourth Hussars was stationed on [[Fletcher]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp15"/>
  
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
−
'''4th Oriente Hussars ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FSSp138 >’’ First Succession War’’, p. 138</ref>
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=1SWp138>''First Succession War'', p. 138</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Fletcher (FWL)]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 35 of its strength and was deployed at [[Shuen Wan]]. <ref name= FSSp138/>
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Fletcher (FWL)]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 35 of its strength and was deployed at [[Shuen Wan]].<ref name=1SWp138/>
  
 
=== 2830 ===
 
=== 2830 ===
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'''4th Oriente Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp98>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 98 </ref>
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp98>''Second Succession War'', p. 98</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Shuen Wan]] with an operational readiness of 70 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Shuen Wan]] with an operational readiness of 70 percent.<ref name=2SWp98/>
  
−
=== 2864 ===
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=== 2864 ===
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'''4th Oriente Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp98/>
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: Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on [[New Delos]] with an operational readiness of 53 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
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: Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on [[New Delos]] with an operational readiness of 53 percent.<ref name=2SWp98/>
  
 
===3025===
 
===3025===
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'''4th Oriente Hussars''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HMp108/>
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HMp108/>
 
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Geddy Carver
 
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Geddy Carver
 +
 
=== 3028 ===
 
=== 3028 ===
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'''4th Oriente Hussars'''(Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name =HBSp86/>
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HBSp86/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Atreus]]. <ref name =HBSp86>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p.86</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]].<ref name=HBSp86>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 86</ref>
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
−
'''4th Oriente Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable) <ref name=20YUp57/>
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars ''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=20YU57>''20 Year Update'', p. 57: "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Atreus]]. <ref name=20YUp57/>
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:* CO: Colonel [[Sherrie Dragoo]]<ref name=20YU57/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Atreus.<ref name=20YU57/>
  
 
===3054===
 
===3054===
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'''4th Oriente Hussars''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=ORp38/>
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=ORp38/>
 
* CO: Colonel Sherrie Dragoo
 
* CO: Colonel Sherrie Dragoo
  
 
===3059===
 
===3059===
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'''4th Oriente Hussars''' (1 understrength [[Regiment]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMFWL95/>
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars''' (1 understrength [[Regiment]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMFWL95/>
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* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: Colonel Sherrie Dragoo  
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* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: Colonel Sherrie Dragoo
 
:* XO: [[Force Commander]] [[Zironmir Bobum]]
 
:* XO: [[Force Commander]] [[Zironmir Bobum]]
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* 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Eli Nash
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* 2nd Battalion: Force Commander [[Eli Nash]]
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* 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Sergei Gorukh
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* 3rd Battalion: Force Commander [[Sergei Gorukh]]
  
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'''4th Hussar Aerospace''' (2 [[Squadron]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL95/>
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'''Fourth Hussar Aerospace''' (2 [[Squadron]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL95/>
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* Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] Yuin Ling
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* Wing Commander: [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Yuin Ling]]
  
 
'''47th Atrean Heavy Armor''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL95/>
 
'''47th Atrean Heavy Armor''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL95/>
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* Armor Commander: Force Commander Choi Gakman
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* Armor Commander: Force Commander [[Choi Gakman]]
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'''Fourth Wasat Guard''' (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL95/>
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* Troop Commander: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Jenna Zeiss]]
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===3067===
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:Up161>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 161: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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* CO: Colonel [[Fleur Lewis]]
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Wasat]].
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'''Fourth Hussars Aerospace''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:Up161/>
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* CO: Lieutenant Commander Yuin Ling
  
−
'''4th Wasat Guard''' (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL95/>
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'''Forty-seventh Atrean Heavy Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:Up161/>
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* Troop Commander: [[Lt. Colonel]] Jenna Zeis
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* CO: Force Commander Choi Gakman
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'''Fourth Wasat Guard''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM:Up161/>
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* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Jenna Zeiss
  
 
===3079===
 
===3079===
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The Fourth Oriente Hussars were at ninety percent of their nominal strength.<ref name=frfwl10/>
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=“frfwlm10“>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 10</ref>
 +
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Maritgues]].<ref name=“frfwlm10“/> The Fourth Oriente Hussars were at ninety percent of their nominal strength.<ref name=frfwl10/>
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
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'''4th Oriente Hussars''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>  
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'''Fourth Oriente Hussars''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
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* CO: Colonel Shannon Dolier
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* CO: Colonel [[Shannon Dolier]]
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'''4th Hussars Aerospace''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
 
−
* CO: [[Major]] Suresh Kelly
 
−
 
 
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'''47th Oriente Heavy Armor''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
 
−
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Ittai Capello
 
  
−
'''4th Ohrenson Guard''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>  
+
'''Fourth Hussars Aerospace''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
−
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Stipo Cooks
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* CO: [[Major]] [[Suresh Kelly]]
  
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<div class="gamerules">
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'''47th Oriente Heavy Armor''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
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==Game Rules==
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* CO: Lieutenant Colonel [[Ittai Capello]]
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===3067===
 
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The 4th Oriente Hussars player(s) suffer a -2 initiative modifier for fighting alongside a mercenary unit.<ref name=K&Pp10>''Kings & Pawns'', p. 10 "SCENARIO 3: THE LION’S DEN"</ref>
 
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</div>
 
  
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==Notes==
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'''Fourth Ohrenson Guard''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
 +
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel [[Stipo Cooks]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[20 Year Update]]''
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*''[[Embers of War]]''
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Embers of War]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]''
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*''[[Field Report: FWLM]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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*''[[Field Report 2765: FWLM]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]''
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*''[[First Succession War (Sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: FWLM]]''
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*''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
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*''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''
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*''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
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{{div col end}}
  
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Oriente Hussars, 004th]]
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Oriente Hussars, 004th]]

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Fourth Oriente Hussars
Nickname Voice in the Dark
Affiliation Free Worlds League
Parent Command Oriente Hussars

History[edit]

The founding date of the Fourth Oriente Hussars is unknown but the unit was in existence by 2765,[1] and served during the First and Second Succession Wars.[2][3]

Anton's Revolt[edit]

A Loyalist unit, the Fourth remained on Atreus throughout Anton's Revolt.[4]

Andurien Secession and the 3040s[edit]

The Fourth attacked Lopez along with the First Free Worlds Guards and the Thirtieth Marik Militia in 3038, where they wore down the heavier Sixth Defenders of Andurien with raids, prompting the rebel unit to surrender in October of that year when combined losses made further effective resistance impossible. The effort also cost the Fourth much of its strength, and they spent the rest of the war guarding a supply base on Deschenes.[5]

By the late 3040s the Hussars were back at full strength and had gained renown for both repelling raids upon Conquista by the Capellan-employed Tooth of Ymir mercenaries and then counterraiding Sigma Mare. Thomas Marik, wishing to simultaneously reward the popular unit and transfer its politically unreliable members out of seditious Andurien, redeployed the regiment to a prestige post on Atreus where he could prevent the Hussars' commander from instigating any anti-Federal activity.[5]

Operation Guerrero and after[edit]

The unit secured Wasat in conjunction with the Thirteenth Marik Militia, Second Sirian Lancers, and the mercenary Twenty-first Centauri Lancers.[5]

At this point the regiment was regarded by the LCCC as one of the most troublesome in the FWLM, due to several unit members vocally opposing both a strong Federal government and the Liao-Marik alliance.[5]

By 3067, the Fourth Hussars had been assigned to Federal control, much to the unit's annoyance. Despite FWLM attempts to control the unit via its supply chain, the Hussars still managed to field a disproportionate amount of upgrades. This was allegedly achieved via black market sales of humanitarian aid intended for the Chaos March, prompting SAFE to undertake an investigation of the regiment.[6] They were stationed on Wasat.[7]

Hall[edit]

In October 3067, the Fourth Hussars were deployed to the Chaos March world of Hall in support of that planet's ruler "Emperor" William Baranov, who had petitioned for admission into the Free Worlds League.[8] The Hussars then engaged the main opposition to Baranov, the Third Dismal Disinherited mercenaries, and while Baranov was killed in the fighting the Hussars forced the Disinherited to retreat, securing Hall for the Free Worlds League.[9]

Jihad[edit]

The Jihad saw the Fourth Hussars come through with relatively light losses. After pledging their support to the Duchy of Oriente, they restricted their activities to raids and avoiding the heavy fighting. As a result they form the core of the Duchy's defense in the post-Jihad era. In 3079, they were posted on Maritgues.[10]

The Fourth Hussars were horrified to learn about Thomas Halas deception and have transferred their dislike for the federal government of the Free Worlds League to him. Though they held him in low regard, the Fourth was truly loyal to the Grand Duchy of Oriente. The Duchy's commanders knew this, and kept the Fourth on the rolls as a unit to inspire other DDOCFH units to perform to the best of their ability despite their personal feelings.[11] They were the garrison force for Les Halles.[12]

Dark Age[edit]

The Fourth Hussars raided Shuen Wan in early 3117. They fought elements of Kraken Unleashed and Warrior House Tsang Xiao. The CCAF forces destroyed a company of Hussars raiding 'Mechs and forced the Hussars to withdraw from the world.[13]

By 3145, the Fourth Hussars was no longer an active unit.[14]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 4th Oriente Hussars
Lieutenant Colonel Geddy Carver 3025[15]
Colonel Sherrie Dragoo 3050 - 3059[16][17][5]
Colonel Fleur Lewis 3067[7]
Colonel Shannon Dolier 3085[12]

Tactics[edit]

This regiment use bad environmental conditions as cover for the mobile fighting style in their light machines.[5]

Composition History[edit]

2765[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[18]

- At this point in time the Fourth Hussars was stationed on Fletcher.[18]

2786 - 2821[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[19]

Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Fletcher (FWL). In 2821 the command was reduced to 35 of its strength and was deployed at Shuen Wan.[19]

2830[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[20]

Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Shuen Wan with an operational readiness of 70 percent.[20]

2864[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[20]

Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on New Delos with an operational readiness of 53 percent.[20]

3025[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regular/Questionable)[15]

  • CO: Lieutenant Colonel Geddy Carver

3028[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[21]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Atreus.[21]

3050[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[22]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Atreus.[22]

3054[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regular/Questionable)[17]

  • CO: Colonel Sherrie Dragoo

3059[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (1 understrength Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[5]

Fourth Hussar Aerospace (2 Squadrons/Regular/Reliable)[5]

47th Atrean Heavy Armor (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[5]

Fourth Wasat Guard (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[5]

3067[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regular/Questionable)[23]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Wasat.

Fourth Hussars Aerospace (Regular/Reliable)[23]

  • CO: Lieutenant Commander Yuin Ling

Forty-seventh Atrean Heavy Armor (Regular/Reliable)[23]

  • CO: Force Commander Choi Gakman

Fourth Wasat Guard (Green/Reliable)[23]

  • CO: Lieutenant Colonel Jenna Zeiss

3079[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[24]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Maritgues.[24] The Fourth Oriente Hussars were at ninety percent of their nominal strength.[10]

3085[edit]

Fourth Oriente Hussars (Regular/Questionable)[12]

Fourth Hussars Aerospace (Wing/Green/Reliable)[12]

47th Oriente Heavy Armor (Regular/Fanatical)[12]

Fourth Ohrenson Guard (Veteran/Reliable)[12]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Field Report 2765: FWLM, p. 15: "Oriente Hussars"
  2. ↑ First Succession War, p. 138: "FWLM Deployment Table"
  3. ↑ Second Succession War, p. 98: "FWLM Deployment Table"
  4. ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, pp. 34, 36, 38: "Deployment Tables: Anton's Revolt"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 95: "4th Oriente Hussars Unit Profile"
  6. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 152
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 161: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3067"
  8. ↑ Embers of War, ch. 24
  9. ↑ Embers of War, ch. 30
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Field Report: FWLM, p. 10
  11. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 84
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Field Manual: 3085, p. 92: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3085"
  13. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 24
  14. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 104: "Oriente Hussars" - there is no mention of the Fourth Hussars here
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108: "FWL Deployment Table - 3025"
  16. ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 57: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3050"
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Objective Raids, p. 38: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3054"
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Field Report 2765: FWLM, p. 14: "Oriente Hussars"
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 First Succession War, p. 138
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 Second Succession War, p. 98
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 86
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 20 Year Update, p. 57: "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 161: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3067"
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Field Report: FWLM, p. 10

Bibliography[edit]

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