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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | + | The '''Fifth Free Worlds Legionnaires''' was the first Legionnaires unit formed from new recruits. For many years this led to the other Legionnaires regiments considering the Fifth their "poor relation". Their shining moment was their defense of [[Lopez]] from a raid by [[House Kamata]] in [[3049]].<ref name=FMFWL40>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 40, "5th Free Worlds Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref> | |
Was moved to [[Ryerson]] by [[3050]]. <ref name=20YU56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56, "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref> | Was moved to [[Ryerson]] by [[3050]]. <ref name=20YU56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56, "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3050]], the | + | As of [[3050]], the commanding officer was [[General]] Salvatore Michaelades "Misha" Orloff <ref name=20YU56/>, youngest brother of the Earl of Orloff, Alfonso Orloff. As of [[3059]], Orloff was still in command.<ref name=FMFWL40/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | Specialized in combined-arms tactics.<ref name=FMFWL40/> | + | Specialized in combined-arms tactics, particularly those where the infantry and armor were used in a static defense.<ref name=FMFWL40/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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Contents
History
Formation
The Fifth Free Worlds Legionnaires was the first Legionnaires unit formed from new recruits. For many years this led to the other Legionnaires regiments considering the Fifth their "poor relation". Their shining moment was their defense of Lopez from a raid by House Kamata in 3049.[1]
Was moved to Ryerson by 3050. [2]
Operation Guerrero
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Operation Bulldog
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Jihad
The Fifth Free Worlds Legionnaires joined the Duchy of Andurien after the dissolution of the Free Worlds League. The unit was renamed the 2nd Andurien Rangers.[3]
Officers
As of 3050, the commanding officer was General Salvatore Michaelades "Misha" Orloff [2], youngest brother of the Earl of Orloff, Alfonso Orloff. As of 3059, Orloff was still in command.[1]
Tactics
Specialized in combined-arms tactics, particularly those where the infantry and armor were used in a static defense.[1]
Composition History
3050
5th Free Worlds Legionnaires (Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- CO: General Misha Orloff
3059
5th Free Worlds Legionnaires (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[1]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Mazhar Choudrey
- XO: Force Commander Yelena Lubkaszczyk
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Pearce Rick
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Jason Lyaght
- The 2nd Battalion is equiped with 2 lances of BJ2-O Blackjack OmniMechs.
5th Legionnaires Aerospace Wing (1 Wing/Regular/Fanatical)[1]
- Wing Commander: Commodore Norman Tams
5th Legionnaires Armor (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- Armor Commander: Fore Commander Philip Lovett
5th Legion Alpha Regiment (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[1]
- Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Elaine Hudson
5th Legion Beta Regiment (1 Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[1]
- Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Antonio DeLucca