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History

Formation


Anton's Revolt

Together with the Ninth Marik Militia, defended Emris IV against Wolf's Dragoons in 3014 during the Marik Civil War, holding out for three weeks before conceding defeat. Wolf's Dragoons Gamma Regiment was stopped completely by the Sixth's assault battalion, the Death Watch Brigade.[1] They then redeployed to Sophie's World and Vanra.[2]

4th Succession War

Anticipated a call-up for Operation Dagger in 3028, but wasn't activated.[3]

Andurien Secession

Captured a former Defenders of Andurien base on Scarborough in 3032.[3]

Made occasional raids on Shiro III and Palladaine between 3032 and 3038.[3]

Landed on Conquista with the Atrean Hussars and Second Free Worlds Guards in a failed attempt to capture the Fifth Defenders of Andurien. This campaign led to bad blood between the Sixth and the Hussars.[3]

War of 3039


Operation Guerrero

During Operation Guerrero, they attacked Talitha with the Atrean Hussars and the Iron Guard.[4]

Operation Bulldog


Jihad

During the FedCom Civil War, the 6th was deployed to the Lyran Alliance world of Arcadia in an attempt to rescue Kristen's Krushers. They drove the 2nd Donegal Guards off-world, but couldn't rescue all of the Krushers.[5]

In 3068, the 6th Marik Militia was destroyed on Megrez.[6]

Officers

In 3025 the unit is commanded by Colonel Boris Ames-Marik.[7]

As of 3050 to 3059 the Commanding Officer was Colonel David Kyster[8][3]. He was still in command in 3067.[9]

Tactics

The command use the advantages of the combined arms to its best efforts. During landing operation the double strength fighter branch provide air cover and air superiority for the entire brigade. 2 Battalions form the front line because the flanks and backyard are covered by the conventional forces, which also provide reconnaissance for the rest of the brigade. Should ever show the enemy a weak spot the reserve battalion will be ready to do its best to bring the enemies off balance.[3]

Composition History

3025

6th Marik Militia (Veteran/Fanatical)[7]

  • CO: Colonel Boris Ames-Marik

3050

6th Marik Militia (Veteran/Fanatical)[8]

  • CO: Colonel David Kyster

3059

6th Marik Militia (1 Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[3]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Colonel David Kyster
    • XO: Force Commander Jan Sinclair
  • 2nd Battalion : Force Commander Ulric Ferand
  • 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Shuzo Matsuoka

6th Militia Aerospace (2 Wings/Veteran/Fanatical)[3]

- The Beta Wing is a mix of Aerospace Fighters, VTOLs and Atmospheric Fighters

23rd Marik Reconnaissance Regiment (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[3]

  • Armor Commander: Force Commander Liu Shau

19th Megrez Home Guard(1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[3]

Notes

References

  1. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 21
  2. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 35
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 58, "6th Marik Militia Unit Profile"
  4. Shattered Sphere, p. 74
  5. Field Manual: Updates, p. 148
  6. Dawn of the Jihad, p. 77 "Skye, Bolan Forces hit Three Worlds"
  7. 7.0 7.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108, "FWL Deployment Table"
  8. 8.0 8.1 20 Year Update, p. 56, "FWLM Deployment Table"
  9. Field Manual: Updates, p. 160

Bibliography