7th Capellan Chargers

History

Tracing its origins back to the Capellan Hegemony Armed Forces, the Seventh Capellan Chargers were amongst the premiere offensive formations of the Capellan Hegemony and, later, the Capellan Confederation. Maintaining the traditions and ideals of the Capellan state, the Seventh Chargers were active throughout the Age of War, with the cavaliers of the Seventh often being found in the midst of the thickest fighting during Capellan offensives, operating as a part of the armored core of the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces.

The Capellan Chargers were one of the first Capellan brigades to receive BattleMechs, and while the Chargers were never the largest of brigades, the various regiments maintained high standards of excellence in combat and proper decorum. The Seventh Chargers were deactivated during the formation of the Star League Defense Force, with many of the personnel from the Third transferring into the service of the Star League where they served with distinction.

Only two regiments of Chargers were maintained as active regiments during the early Star League era, but after the repeal of the Council Edict of 2650 by the Star League Council in 2752 the CCAF began expanding rapidly and several regiments were reactivated.

First Succession War

As one of the premier regiments serving the Capellan Confederation at the start of the First Succession War, the Capellan Chargers won many battles against opponents of equal strength or better. However, their unwillingness to retreat or surrender made them vulnerable to nuclear weapons and overwhelming odds. The unit was destroyed by the end of the First Succession War.

The Strategios decided not to rebuild the regiment as their combat philosophy resulted in wasted resources for not enough gain.

Reformation

The Third Capellan Chargers was reformed sometime during Operation GREAT FLOOD as one of the Hidden Lion regiments resurrected by Chancellor Daoshen Liao using stockpiled equipment. The new Capellan Chargers used the Augmented Regiment formations commonly found in the CCAF by 3145. They were the a front-line regiment of the Capella Commonality.

Operation CELESTIAL REWARD

The Third Capellan Chargers were assigned raiding duties during Operation CELESTIAL REWARD. Moving from system to system in the Capellan March, they harassed local militias and attacked infrastructure like drop ports, transit lines and storehouses. They engaged the First Brockton Training Batallion on Lee and the Fifth Avalon Hussars on Cammal but avoided open battles with them.

Dark Age

The Third Capellan Chargers were stationed on Ares in 3145. After the brigade's regiments were destroyed in the First Succession War they were not reconstituted. They were unwilling to withdraw or accept defeat, which led to their destruction. The CCAF high command was convinced that re-forming the Capellan Chargers would lead to more destruction that the Confederation couldn't afford. Therefore the Chargers were often used as propaganda tools and the subject of holovids, but they weren't rebuilt until the Hidden Lion efforts.

The Third was involved in assaults on Lee and Cammal, but refused to engage the defenders in a stand up fight. Instead they attacked drop ports, rail lines, transportation facilities, and storehouses in a series of hit and fade raids. The Brockton Training Battalion was unable to stop the Third on Lee, and the 5th Avalon Hussars were equally ineffective at countering them on Cammal.

Officers

Sang-shao Giuseppe Cappellatti was the commanding officer of the Third in 3145.

Tactics

The Chargers of 3145 used hit and run tactics that maximized their light 'Mechs and vehicle's effectiveness. These units were often equipped with long range weaponry.

Unit Emblem

3145

A trio of javalins.

Composition History

2765

Third Capellan Chargers

The Third Chargers were a regular regiment of reliable loyalty and were based on the world of Cammal. The Third Chargers were predominantly equipped with light and medium 'Mechs.

3145

3rg Capellan Chargers (Green/Reliable)(80% Strength)

• CO: Sang-shao Giuseppe Cappelletti

1st Capellan Gryphons (Regular/Reliable)(85% Strength)

• CO: Kong-zhong-shao Chi Kwong Wu

1st Armored Charioteers (Regular/Reliable)(90% Strength)

• CO: Zhong-shao Gustav Larche

Alpha Phalanx (Green/Reliable)(75% Strength)

• CO: Zhong-shao Man Ho Hui

Notes:

The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating. Their BattleMechs are mostly fast lights such as Assassins and Firebees. Their tanks are noted for their speed. They were an Augmented Regiment.

Rules

Game Rules

Bibliography

• Field Report: Capellan Confederation 2765
• Field Manual: 3145