6th Marik Militia
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History
Formation
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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
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Operation Guerrero
During Operation Guerrero, they attacked Talitha with the Atrean Hussars and the Iron Guard.[4]
Operation Bulldog
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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 3059 the Commanding Officer was Colonel David Kyster[3]. He was still in command in 3067.[8]
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 superioty for the entire brigade. 2 Battalions are form the frontline because the flanks and backyard are covered by the conventional forces, which also provide reconnaice 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 enemie off balance.[3]
Composition History
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]
- Wing Commander: Commodore Dario Avila
- 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]
- Troop Commander: Lieutenant-Colonel Greg Solis
Notes
References
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 21
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 35
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ Shattered Sphere, p. 74
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 148
- ↑ Dawn of the Jihad, p. 77 "Skye, Bolan Forces hit Three Worlds"
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108, "FWL Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 160