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5th Davion Guards

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History

The Home World of the 5th Davion Guards is Alcyone

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.[1]

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.

Officers

As of 3017 the Commanding Officer was General Sheridan Courtney.[2]

As of 3062 the Commanding Officer was Marshal Linda Archer.

Tactics


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)

  • 40th Avalon Ravens Wing
  • 294th Attack Wing

5th Davion Guards Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)

- 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

  1. Warrior: Riposte, p. 117
  2. Warrior: En Garde, p. 106
  • Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 83 - "Unit Profile"

Bibliography