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| Designation = Fifth Fusiliers of Oriente | | Designation = Fifth Fusiliers of Oriente | ||
| Formed = [[2845]] | | Formed = [[2845]] | ||
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===Bolton's Rangers=== | ===Bolton's Rangers=== | ||
| − | They worked as a mercenary unit known as '''Bolton's Rangers''' and signed on with [[ | + | They worked as a mercenary unit known as '''Bolton's Rangers''' and signed on with the [[Draconis Combine]], but suffered from treachery at the hands of Kurita's military bureaucracy, and left to work for the [[Duke of Oriente]].<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 96</ref> |
===Fifth Brigade of the Fusiliers of Oriente=== | ===Fifth Brigade of the Fusiliers of Oriente=== | ||
In [[2845]] Duke Halas offered them regular status as the fifth Brigade of the Fusiliers of Oriente, which they accepted.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 96</ref><ref>''Blake Ascending'', p. 78</ref> They defended [[Oriente]] against elements of the [[Northwind Highlanders]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 36</ref> | In [[2845]] Duke Halas offered them regular status as the fifth Brigade of the Fusiliers of Oriente, which they accepted.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 96</ref><ref>''Blake Ascending'', p. 78</ref> They defended [[Oriente]] against elements of the [[Northwind Highlanders]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 36</ref> | ||
| − | In honor of its [[Star League]] ties, the Fifth Brigade continues to use SLDF color schemes, and displays the Star League | + | In honor of its [[Star League]] ties, the Fifth Brigade continues to use SLDF color schemes, and displays the Star League crest in addition to the Marik one.<ref name=FMFWL79>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 79, "5th Fusiliers of Oriente Unit Profile"</ref> |
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===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
Two lances of the Fifth Fusiliers raided [[Solaris VII]] in [[2928]]. They made off with tons of supplies and equipment.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 104</ref> | Two lances of the Fifth Fusiliers raided [[Solaris VII]] in [[2928]]. They made off with tons of supplies and equipment.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 104</ref> | ||
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===Andurien Secession=== | ===Andurien Secession=== | ||
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | The unit has protect their technical legacy very tied and this | + | The unit has protect their technical legacy very tied and this matériel was used as foundation to rebuild former lost knowledge and the [[LCCC]] give the command the liberty to develop their own weapons configuration for tests. These conditions allowed the long-serving force to hold the defenses against much heavier odds from the Lyran side. In [[3047]] the Brigade was defending [[Pingree]] where two comapines held off a larger Lyran force raid than then was repelled by the rest of the unit.<ref name=FMFWL79/> |
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | Prior to the dissolution of the second [[Star League]], the members of the Fifth Fusiliers of Oriente were considering rejoining the SLDF under their original colors and unit designation, the 208th Hussar Regulars.<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 78, "Steiners Launch Second Wave"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 151</ref> These plans came to nothing however. They were stationed on [[Thermopolis]] in [[3067]]<ref name=fmu161>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 161</ref> and the Fifth Fusiliers moved to intercept the [[4th Alliance Guards]]<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 8</ref> and [[4th Skye Rangers]]<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 15</ref> regiments of [[ | + | Prior to the dissolution of the second [[Star League]], the members of the Fifth Fusiliers of Oriente were considering rejoining the SLDF under their original colors and unit designation, the 208th Hussar Regulars.<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 78, "Steiners Launch Second Wave"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 151</ref> These plans came to nothing however. They were stationed on [[Thermopolis]] in [[3067]]<ref name=fmu161>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 161</ref> and the Fifth Fusiliers moved to intercept the [[4th Alliance Guards]]<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 8</ref> and [[4th Skye Rangers]]<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 15</ref> regiments of [[Lyran Commonwealth]] forces that were invading the world, sustaining heavy losses.<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 80</ref> In the process the 5th lost the Mrithkin Interplanetary Spaceport and retreating to Crete City.<ref name=LTA_Thermopolis/> |
The Fifth Fusiliers were apparently destroyed during the [[Jihad]] as they were listed as inactive in [[3079]].<ref>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 10 - Fifth Fusiliers not listed as an active command.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 75</ref> | The Fifth Fusiliers were apparently destroyed during the [[Jihad]] as they were listed as inactive in [[3079]].<ref>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 10 - Fifth Fusiliers not listed as an active command.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 75</ref> | ||
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===3059=== | ===3059=== | ||
'''5th Brigade''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL79/> | '''5th Brigade''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL79/> | ||
| − | * CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Jerry Wagner (still in command in 3068<ref name= | + | * CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Jerry Wagner (still in command in 3068)<ref name=LTA_Thermopolis/> |
| − | :* XO: [[Force Commander]] Kate Wagner-Bryce | + | :* XO: [[Force Commander]] [[Kate Wagner-Bryce]] |
| − | * 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Andrew McIntyre | + | * 2nd Battalion: Force Commander [[Andrew McIntyre]] |
| − | * 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Brian Domenic | + | * 3rd Battalion: Force Commander [[Brian Domenic]] |
'''37th Independent Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL79/> | '''37th Independent Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL79/> | ||
| − | * Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] Anghel | + | * Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] [[Anghel Iordonescu]] |
<span id="Hussars_346th Heavy Tank Regiment">'''346th Heavy Tank Regiment'''</span> (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL79/> | <span id="Hussars_346th Heavy Tank Regiment">'''346th Heavy Tank Regiment'''</span> (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL79/> | ||
| − | * Armor Commander: Force Commander Shigeru Waseda | + | * Armor Commander: Force Commander [[Shigeru Waseda]] |
'''2nd Mechanized Infantry, 19th League Static Defense Unit''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL79/> | '''2nd Mechanized Infantry, 19th League Static Defense Unit''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL79/> | ||
| − | * Troop Commander: | + | * Troop Commander: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Lianne White]] |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[20 Year Update]]'' | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#Lyran Troops Attacking Thermopolis|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 31/03/3068: "Lyran Troops Attacking Thermopolis"]]'' | ||
*''[[Blake Ascending]]'' | *''[[Blake Ascending]]'' | ||
*''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | *''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | ||
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*''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | ||
*''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''' | *''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''' | ||
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*''[[The Star League]]'' | *''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Fusiliers of Oriente, 5th]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Fusiliers of Oriente, 5th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:25, 21 January 2024
| Fifth Fusiliers of Oriente | |
| Formed | 2845 |
| Disbanded | ca. 3079 |
| Previous Designation(s) | Bolton's Rangers
208th Hussar Regiment |
| Nickname | The Andalusia Division Bolton's Rangers[1] |
| Affiliation | Free Worlds League |
| Parent Command | Fusiliers of Oriente |
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
Originally the Star League Defense Force's 208th Hussar Regiment as a part of the LVI Corps, Nineteenth Army[2], to an undisclosed district within the Periphery.[3] The 208th survived the Periphery Uprising and the Hegemony Campaign, and refused to leave the Inner Sphere as part of Aleksandr Kerensky's Exodus in 2784. Prized possessions of the regiment include a letter of commendation with Kerensky's signature, and a two minute video showing an Orion BattleMech destroying the gate to the Star League Presidential Palace on Terra, the implication being that they were present for the final stages of the Amaris Civil War.
Bolton's Rangers[edit]
They worked as a mercenary unit known as Bolton's Rangers and signed on with the Draconis Combine, but suffered from treachery at the hands of Kurita's military bureaucracy, and left to work for the Duke of Oriente.[4]
Fifth Brigade of the Fusiliers of Oriente[edit]
In 2845 Duke Halas offered them regular status as the fifth Brigade of the Fusiliers of Oriente, which they accepted.[5][6] They defended Oriente against elements of the Northwind Highlanders.[7]
In honor of its Star League ties, the Fifth Brigade continues to use SLDF color schemes, and displays the Star League crest in addition to the Marik one.[8]
Third Succession War[edit]
Two lances of the Fifth Fusiliers raided Solaris VII in 2928. They made off with tons of supplies and equipment.[9]
Andurien Secession[edit]
During this conflict the Fifth started on Nestor. They spent 3036 and 3037 on McAffe, and returned to Nestor in 3038.[10]
Clan Invasion[edit]
The unit has protect their technical legacy very tied and this matériel was used as foundation to rebuild former lost knowledge and the LCCC give the command the liberty to develop their own weapons configuration for tests. These conditions allowed the long-serving force to hold the defenses against much heavier odds from the Lyran side. In 3047 the Brigade was defending Pingree where two comapines held off a larger Lyran force raid than then was repelled by the rest of the unit.[8]
Jihad[edit]
Prior to the dissolution of the second Star League, the members of the Fifth Fusiliers of Oriente were considering rejoining the SLDF under their original colors and unit designation, the 208th Hussar Regulars.[11][12] These plans came to nothing however. They were stationed on Thermopolis in 3067[13] and the Fifth Fusiliers moved to intercept the 4th Alliance Guards[14] and 4th Skye Rangers[15] regiments of Lyran Commonwealth forces that were invading the world, sustaining heavy losses.[16] In the process the 5th lost the Mrithkin Interplanetary Spaceport and retreating to Crete City.[1]
The Fifth Fusiliers were apparently destroyed during the Jihad as they were listed as inactive in 3079.[17][18]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of the 208th Hussar Regiment | |||
| Commanding Officers of the Bolton's Rangers | |||
| Commanding Officers of the 5th Fusiliers of Oriente | |||
| Colonel | Pavel Bolton | 3025[19] | |
| Colonel | Lew Konkoler | 3050[20] | |
| Colonel | Jerry Wagner | 3052 - 3068[8][13][1] | |
Tactics[edit]
The 5th like direct attacks, to smash down the enemy components.[8]
Composition History[edit]
2821[edit]
Bolton's Rangers (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[21]
- Note: In 2821 the medium-weight command was reduced to 96 percent of its strength and was deployed on Kuzuu. [21]
2830[edit]
Bolton's Rangers (Regiment/Elite/Questionable) [22]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Kuzuu with an operational readiness of 157 percent. [22]
2864[edit]
Bolton's Rangers (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable) [22]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Orestes with an operational readiness of 56 percent. [22]
3025[edit]
5th Brigade (Regular/Reliable)[19]
- CO: Colonel Pavel Bolton
3028[edit]
5th Fusiliers of Oriente (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[23]
3050[edit]
5th Brigade (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[20]
3059[edit]
5th Brigade (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[8]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Jerry Wagner (still in command in 3068)[1]
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Andrew McIntyre
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Brian Domenic
37th Independent Aerospace Wing (1 Wing/Regular/Reliable)[8]
- Wing Commander: Commodore Anghel Iordonescu
346th Heavy Tank Regiment (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[8]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Shigeru Waseda
2nd Mechanized Infantry, 19th League Static Defense Unit (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[8]
- Troop Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Lianne White
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [31/03/3068]: "Lyran Troops Attacking Thermopolis"
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 224
- ↑ The Star League, p. 157, "Nineteenth Army"
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 96
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 96
- ↑ Blake Ascending, p. 78
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 36
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 79, "5th Fusiliers of Oriente Unit Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 104
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 89
- ↑ Dawn of the Jihad, p. 78, "Steiners Launch Second Wave"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 151
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 161
- ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 8
- ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 15
- ↑ Dawn of the Jihad, p. 80
- ↑ Field Report: FWLM, p. 10 - Fifth Fusiliers not listed as an active command.
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 75
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108, "FWL Deployment Table"
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20 Year Update, p. 56, "FWLM Deployment Table"
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 First Succession War, p. 137
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 Second Succession War, p. 97
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Historical: Brush Wars, p.86
Bibliography[edit]
- 20 Year Update
- BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 31/03/3068: "Lyran Troops Attacking Thermopolis"
- Blake Ascending
- Dawn of the Jihad
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: Free Worlds League
- Field Manual: SLDF
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: FWLM
- Field Report: LAAF
- Historical: Brush Wars
- House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'
- The Star League
- Technical Readout: 3025 Revised