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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The home world of the [[5th Davion Guards]] | + | The home world of the [[5th Davion Guards]] was [[Alcyone]].<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 83</ref> |
===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
The Fifth was stationed on [[Spica]] in [[3017]] when the unit was attacked by [[Capellan Confederation]] forces secretly led by [[Candace Liao]]. The invading forces cut the command battalion off from the rest of the regiment in city of Valenica. Major William Dobson and Lieutenant [[Justin Allard]] broke the siege with a risky plan and ultimately caused the invasion force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 117</ref> | The Fifth was stationed on [[Spica]] in [[3017]] when the unit was attacked by [[Capellan Confederation]] forces secretly led by [[Candace Liao]]. The invading forces cut the command battalion off from the rest of the regiment in city of Valenica. Major William Dobson and Lieutenant [[Justin Allard]] broke the siege with a risky plan and ultimately caused the invasion force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 117</ref> | ||
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| + | The Fifth Davion Guards were on [[Bessarabia]] when the [[Clan Invasion]] began. They were forced off that world, and two others, but learned how to counter the massive firepower of the Clan forces. This information came at a serious price, however, as the Fifth lost most of their conventional infantry and vehicle support.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 83</ref> After guarding the Clan border for two years after the [[Truce of Tukayyid]], the Fifth relocated back to the [[Capellan March]].<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 83</ref> | ||
===FedCom Civil War=== | ===FedCom Civil War=== | ||
| − | The Fifth Davion Guards were deployed to counter pro-Katrina Steiner forces on [[Kathil]] and shortly after destroyed in February, [[3065]]. Survivors were absorbed into the [[3rd Davion Guards]]. | + | The Fifth Davion Guards were deployed to counter pro-Katrina Steiner forces on [[Kathil]] and shortly after destroyed in February, [[3065]]. Survivors were absorbed into the [[3rd Davion Guards]].{{cn}} |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
As of [[3017]] the commanding officer was [[General]] Sheridan Courtney.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', p. 106</ref> | As of [[3017]] the commanding officer was [[General]] Sheridan Courtney.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', p. 106</ref> | ||
| − | As of [[3062]] the commanding officer was [[Marshal]] Linda Archer. | + | As of [[3062]] the commanding officer was [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Linda Archer.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 83</ref> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | The Fifth Davion Guards were skilled in close quarters combat, particularly in heavily wooded areas.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 144</ref> | |
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
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[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Davion Brigade of Guards, Davion Guards, 5th]] | [[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Davion Brigade of Guards, Davion Guards, 5th]] | ||
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Contents
History
The home world of the 5th Davion Guards was Alcyone.[1]
Third Succession War
The Fifth was stationed on Spica in 3017 when the unit was attacked by Capellan Confederation forces secretly led by Candace Liao. The invading forces cut the command battalion off from the rest of the regiment in city of Valenica. Major William Dobson and Lieutenant Justin Allard broke the siege with a risky plan and ultimately caused the invasion force to withdraw from the planet.[2]
Clan Invasion
The Fifth Davion Guards were on Bessarabia when the Clan Invasion began. They were forced off that world, and two others, but learned how to counter the massive firepower of the Clan forces. This information came at a serious price, however, as the Fifth lost most of their conventional infantry and vehicle support.[3] After guarding the Clan border for two years after the Truce of Tukayyid, the Fifth relocated back to the Capellan March.[4]
FedCom Civil War
The Fifth Davion Guards were deployed to counter pro-Katrina Steiner forces on Kathil and shortly after destroyed in February, 3065. Survivors were absorbed into the 3rd Davion Guards.[citation needed]
Officers
As of 3017 the commanding officer was General Sheridan Courtney.[5]
As of 3062 the commanding officer was Marshal Linda Archer.[6]
Tactics
The Fifth Davion Guards were skilled in close quarters combat, particularly in heavily wooded areas.[7]
Composition
3062
5th Davion Guards (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)
- CO: Marshal Linda Archer
- Two Companies standard Omni's and a full lance heavy-, assault Omni's
5th Davion Guards Aerospace Brigade (2 Wings)
- CO: Rear Admiral Nech MacAllister
- 40th Avalon Ravens Wing
- 294th Attack Wing
5th Davion Guards Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)
- CO: Major General Connor K'Tenga
- 197th New Avalon Panzer Regiment - Leftenant General Dana Han-Pehn
- 43rd Albion Grenadiers - Colonel Seth Roman Varnay
- 225th Recon Regiment - Colonel T.J Bathe
- 2748th Federation Artillery Battalion - Leftenant Colonel Pan Ti DeGalley
- Equipped with new vehicle designs, and one platoon with Kuritan Tokugawas
5th Davion Guards Infantry Brigade (4 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)
- CO: Major General Claude Raines
- 23rd F-C Battle Armor Battalion - Leftenant General: Rolf von Gath
- 449th McHenry Rifles - Leftenant General: Glenn Hutchissen
- 98th Galax Jump Regiment - Colonel: Sabin Fang
- 199th Mechanized Rifles - Colonel: Yvonne Courrina
Notes
References
- Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 83 - "Unit Profile"