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| − | | | + | | Designation = Fifth Liao Guards |
| − | + | | Formed = [[First Succession War]]<ref name="FSWp136"/> | |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = Destroyed during the [[Second Succession War]] |
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| − | | | + | | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] |
| + | | Parent Command = [[Liao Guards]] | ||
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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
The '''Fifth Liao Guards''' was a [[Capellan Confederation]] BattleMech Regiment, first formed during the [[First Succession War]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> | The '''Fifth Liao Guards''' was a [[Capellan Confederation]] BattleMech Regiment, first formed during the [[First Succession War]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Succession Wars Era=== | ===Succession Wars Era=== | ||
| − | During the opening of the [[Second Succession War]], the Fifth Guards were assigned to [[Operation CELT]], which was designed by [[Chancellor]] [[Ilsa Liao]] as part of her push toward the lost worlds of the [[Chesterton]] Commonality. Launched in [[2829]], | + | During the opening of the [[Second Succession War]], the Fifth Guards were assigned to [[Operation CELT]], which was designed by [[Chancellor]] [[Ilsa Liao]] as part of her push toward the lost worlds of the [[Chesterton]] Commonality. Launched in [[2829]], its first actions was taking [[House Davion]] world of [[Smolensk]]. The planetary invasion did not face much resistance from the world's defenders. However, the Guards along with other units assigned to CELT were recalled back to the Confederation.<ref>''Second Succession War'', p. 23 The Suns-Confederation Front - "Fifth Liao Guards noted taking part of Operation CELT and its minor action of taking Smolensk."</ref> |
| − | Ultimately the unit did not survive the fighting of the war, was destroyed along with most of the regiments of the Liao Guard brigade.<ref>''Second Succession War ( | + | Ultimately the unit did not survive the fighting of the war, was destroyed along with most of the regiments of the Liao Guard brigade.<ref>''Second Succession War (sourcebook)'', p. 95 - "Status of the Liao Guards, including the Fifth.</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
=== 2821 === | === 2821 === | ||
| − | '''5th Liao Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp136">'' | + | '''5th Liao Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War (sourcebook)'', p. 136, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"</ref> |
:- At this point in time the Grenadiers were a medium-weight regiment operating at just below three-quarters of full strength and were stationed on [[Capella]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> | :- At this point in time the Grenadiers were a medium-weight regiment operating at just below three-quarters of full strength and were stationed on [[Capella]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> | ||
=== 2830 === | === 2830 === | ||
| − | '''5th Liao Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable) <ref name=2ndSSp95> | + | '''5th Liao Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95 </ref> |
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Capella]] with an operational readiness of 95 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> The unit was destroyed during the war. <ref name=2ndSSp95/>. | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Capella]] with an operational readiness of 95 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> The unit was destroyed during the war. <ref name=2ndSSp95/>. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' |
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Liao Guards, 05th]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Liao Guards, 05th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:28, 21 October 2023
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| Fifth Liao Guards | |
| Formed | First Succession War[1] |
| Disbanded | Destroyed during the Second Succession War |
| Affiliation | Capellan Confederation |
| Parent Command | Liao Guards |
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Unit Description[edit]
The Fifth Liao Guards was a Capellan Confederation BattleMech Regiment, first formed during the First Succession War.[1]
History[edit]
Succession Wars Era[edit]
During the opening of the Second Succession War, the Fifth Guards were assigned to Operation CELT, which was designed by Chancellor Ilsa Liao as part of her push toward the lost worlds of the Chesterton Commonality. Launched in 2829, its first actions was taking House Davion world of Smolensk. The planetary invasion did not face much resistance from the world's defenders. However, the Guards along with other units assigned to CELT were recalled back to the Confederation.[2]
Ultimately the unit did not survive the fighting of the war, was destroyed along with most of the regiments of the Liao Guard brigade.[3]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 5th Liao Guards | |||
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
2821[edit]
5th Liao Guards (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[1]
- - At this point in time the Grenadiers were a medium-weight regiment operating at just below three-quarters of full strength and were stationed on Capella.[1]
2830[edit]
5th Liao Guards (Regiment/Green/Questionable) [4]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Capella with an operational readiness of 95 percent. [4] The unit was destroyed during the war. [4].
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 First Succession War (sourcebook), p. 136, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"
- ↑ Second Succession War, p. 23 The Suns-Confederation Front - "Fifth Liao Guards noted taking part of Operation CELT and its minor action of taking Smolensk."
- ↑ Second Succession War (sourcebook), p. 95 - "Status of the Liao Guards, including the Fifth.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Second Succession War, p. 95