5th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre
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One of the Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy's cadre units, cadets assigned to the 5th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre are put to the ultimate test by seeing real combat.
Contents
History
Formation
As of 3025, the 1st were assigned to Moritl. [1]
4th Succession War
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Ronin Wars
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War of 3039
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Clan Invasion
The DCMS High Command positioned the 5th SZAC on Altona, expecting to face Clan Smoke Jaguar forces. Unfortunately the Jaguars bypassed the world, and the 5th saw no combat against the Jaguars.
However, between 3053 and 3055 Clan Nova Cat forces based on Bjarred and Tarnby struck Altona. Each time the Fifth was unable to prevent the Nova Cat forces from destroying or seizing supplies and parts. During this time replacement troops and supplies were slow to come. In 3056 the raids suddenly stopped and parts and recruits arrived to bring the Fifth back up to full strength.[2]
Operation Bulldog
The Fifth reclaimed Itabiana from the Nova Cats, and later went to support the 8th Sword of Light as they took Byesville from the Smoke Jaguars.[3]
Dominion War
Rotated to Nykvarm in 3062, the Fifth arrived just in time to face the heavy 6th Bear Regulars. The first battle with Ghost Bear forces destroyed one battalion completely, and losses continued to mount. The Fifth had to withdraw to Brocchi's Cluster to rebuild.[4]
Federated Suns Incursion
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Jihad
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Officers
As of 3025, the CO of the 5th was Colonel Ishtar von Nielsburg. [1] In 3059 the commanding officer was Sho-sho Ishtar von Nielsburg.[5]
Tactics
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Composition
3059
- 5th Sun Zhang Cadre (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)
- The unit will be issued OmniMechs for higher-ranking officers. Medium machines dominate the ranks, which are supported by 24 heavy 'mechs.
- 5th Sun Zhang Aerospace (1 Wing/Regular/Fanatical)
- Dragon's Cavaliers (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)
- 17th Alton Militia (1 Regiment/Green/Questionable)
- The command includes:
- 24 artillery pieces
- 12 VTOLs for integrated support tasks
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Notes
- The color scheme of all Cadre 'Mechs is white with blue stripes.