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−	| Designation    = Seventh Lyran Regulars	+	| nickname = "The Fighting Seventh"
−	| formed        =	+	| parent formation = [[Lyran Regulars]]
−	| Disbanded      =	+	| formed  = unknown
−	| Previous Designation =	+	| year    = 3062
−	| Nickname      = The Fighting Seventh	+	| unitname = 7th Lyran Regulars
−	| Affiliation    = [[Lyran Commonwealth]]
−	| Parent Command = [[Lyran Regulars]]
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−	The '''Seventh Lyran Regulars''', known as the "'''New Delhi Lancers'''" <ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 77</ref> (and later "'''The Fighting Seventh'''" <ref name=FMLA89>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'' p. 89</ref>) was a BattleMech [[regiment]] in service to [[House Steiner]]. It has spent most of its existence based on its homeworld of [[Loric]].	+
		+	The '''7th Lyran Regulars''', known as the "'''New Delhi Lancers'''" <ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 77</ref> (and later "'''The Fighting Seventh'''" <ref name=FMLA89>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'' p. 89</ref>) was a BattleMech [[regiment]] in service to [[House Steiner]]. It has spent most of its existence based on its homeworld of [[Loric]].
	==History==		==History==
−	=== Disbandment ===	+	===Formation===
−	The regiments of the Lyran Regulars were prone to being disbanded and reactivated as needed; each time a regiment was reactivated, it would be populated with a mix of reenlisted veterans and fresh recruits, before being assigned to a garrison posting to free up a line regiment for active service. During peacetime, the Regulars would then draw down to a much smaller size as a brigade, awaiting the next time they would be called on. The 7<sup>th</sup> Lyran Regulars are known to have been disbanded in [[2762]], with those personnel continuing to remain in the LCAF merging into a sister regiment, the [[Tenth Lyran Regulars]].<ref name="FR2765:LCAFp15">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 15, "Lyran Regulars"</ref>	+	The 7th Lyran Regulars were hastily organized during the early days of the [[First Succession War]], <ref name=FMLA89/> most likely made up from former [[Star League Defense Force]] and [[mercenary]] troops. They would become a well-equipped veteran unit, spearheading several assaults against the [[Free Worlds League]] throughout the First and [[Second Succession War]]. <ref name=FMLA89/>
−
−	===Reactivation===
−	The Seventh Lyran Regulars were hastily organized during the early days of the [[First Succession War]], <ref name=FMLA89/> most likely made up from former [[Star League Defense Force]] and [[mercenary]] troops. They would become a well-equipped veteran unit, spearheading several assaults against the [[Free Worlds League]] throughout the First and [[Second Succession War]].<ref name=FMLA89/>
	===Tough times===		===Tough times===
−	At the beginning of the [[Third Succession War]], following the assassination attempt on [[Archon]] [[Elizabeth Steiner]], they were part of an [[LCAF]] taskforce sent to strike deep into the Free Worlds League. On [[Merak]], they encountered overwhelming resistance. Cut off from their supply lines, they were eventually forced to surrender. The survivors were repatriated and the unit was partially rebuilt, merging with survivors of the [[Thirteenth Lyran Regulars|Thirteenth]] and [[Twenty-second Lyran Regulars|22<sup>nd</sup> Lyran Regulars]]. Nevertheless, they were still well understrength, and never regained their former glory. Over the coming decades and centuries, a great deal changed, but the Seventh Regulars remained a second-line training cadre, confined to garrison duty on their homeworld of Loric. They were typically sent unproven warriors and secondhand equipment. <ref name=FMLA89/>	+	At the beginning of the [[Third Succession War]], following the assassination attempt on [[Archon]] [[Elizabeth Steiner]], they were part of an [[LCAF]] taskforce sent to strike deep into the Free Worlds League. On [[Merak]], they encountered overwhelming resistance. Cut off from their supply lines, they were eventually forced to surrender. The survivors were repatriated and the unit was partially rebuilt, merging with survivors of the [[13th Lyran Regulars|13th]] and [[22nd Lyran Regulars]]. Nevertheless, they were still well under-strength, and never regained their former glory. Over the coming decades and centuries, a great deal changed, but the 7th Regulars remained a second-line training cadre, confined to garrison duty on their homeworld of Loric. They were typically sent unproven warriors and second-hand equipment. <ref name=FMLA89/>
−	As of [[3025]], the Seventh Regulars were still based on Loric. <ref name=HSLC119>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 119</ref>	+	As of [[3025]], the 7th Regulars were still based on Loric. <ref name=HSLC119>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 119</ref>
−	As of early [[3050]], the Seventh Regulars were once again based on Loric, which was now part of the [[Tamarind March]] of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. <ref name=20YU27>''20 Year Update'' p. 27</ref> They did not fight during the [[Clan Invasion]], and as of [[3054]], they were still based on Loric. <ref name=OR20>''Objective Raids'' p. 20</ref>	+	As of early [[3050]], the 7th Regulars were once again based on Loric, which was now part of the [[Tamarind March]] of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. <ref name=20YU27>''20 Year Update'' p. 27</ref> They did not fight during the [[Clan Invasion]], and as of [[3054]], they were still based on Loric. <ref name=OR20>''Objective Raids'' p. 20</ref>
	At the start of [[3062]], now part of the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]], they were still based on Loric. <ref name=SS51>''Shattered Sphere'' p. 51</ref>		At the start of [[3062]], now part of the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]], they were still based on Loric. <ref name=SS51>''Shattered Sphere'' p. 51</ref>
−	In mid-[[3062]], the unit's fortunes seemed to change with the arrival of their new commanding officer, [[Colonel]] [[Mike O'Heron|Mike "Big Moose" O'Heron]]. O'Heron dedicated himself to improving the Regulars, increasing the unit's training regimen and soliciting the [[LAAF]] Quartermaster Corps for improved equipment and supplies. When the Quartermaster denied his request, he directly petitioned Archon [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] for assistance, promising to mold the 7<sup>th</sup> Regulars into a veteran unit in her service. The Archon granted his request, and the Regulars began to receive new top-of-the-line BattleMechs and equipment. For their part, the officers and troops of the regiment developed a new unit insignia in honor of their commander, the lowered head and antlers of a moose set atop the number seven. <ref name=FMLA89/>	+	In mid-[[3062]], the unit's fortunes seemed to change with the arrival of their new commanding officer, [[Colonel]] Mike "Big Moose" O'Heron. O'Heron dedicated himself to improving the Regulars, increasing the unit's training regimen and soliciting the [[LAAF]] Quartermaster Corps for improved equipment and supplies. When the Quartermaster denied his request, he directly petitioned Archon [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] for assistance, promising to mold the 7th Regulars into a veteran unit in her service. The Archon granted his request, and the Regulars began to receive new top-of-the-line BattleMechs and equipment. For their part, the officers and troops of the regiment developed a new unit insignia in honor of their commander, the lowered head and antlers of a moose set atop the number seven. <ref name=FMLA89/>
	===FedCom Civil War===		===FedCom Civil War===
	The Seventh Regulars were inevitably drawn into the [[FedCom Civil War]], which broke out at the end of 3062. During the war's [[FedCom Civil War#Wave Two 9.2F63 - 2.2F64|second wave]], they were moved to the critical world of [[Bolan]], <ref name=FCCW183>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' p. 183</ref> but would see no fighting there as the [[2nd Crucis Lancers]] had already withdrawn from the planet. <ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 84-85</ref>		The Seventh Regulars were inevitably drawn into the [[FedCom Civil War]], which broke out at the end of 3062. During the war's [[FedCom Civil War#Wave Two 9.2F63 - 2.2F64|second wave]], they were moved to the critical world of [[Bolan]], <ref name=FCCW183>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' p. 183</ref> but would see no fighting there as the [[2nd Crucis Lancers]] had already withdrawn from the planet. <ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 84-85</ref>
−	In the Summer of [[3065]], Margrave [[Richard Steiner (31st c.)|Richard Steiner]] succeeded in ordering the [[First Bolan Jaegers]] and the Seventh Regulars to [[Cavanaugh II]] to crush the [[Allies (FCCW)|pro-Victor]] [[Tenth Lyran Regulars]]. The Tenth's strong defensive position and knowledge of the local terrain combined with Richard Steiner's gross mishandling of the situation turned what might have been a quick battle into a major campaign. Soon, elements of [[ComStar]]'s [[182nd Division (ComStar)|182nd Division]] joined with the allies after Steiner ordered them attacked.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 144-145</ref>	+	In the Summer of [[3065]], Margrave [[Richard Steiner (31st c.)|Richard Steiner]] succeeded in ordering the [[1st Bolan Jaegers|Bolan Jaegers]] and the Seventh Regulars to [[Cavanaugh II]] to crush the [[Allies (FCCW)|pro-Victor]] [[10th Lyran Regulars]]. The Tenth's strong defensive position and knowledge of the local terrain combined with Richard Steiner's gross mishandling of the situation turned what might have been a quick battle into a major campaign. Soon, elements of [[ComStar]]'s [[182nd Division (ComStar)|182nd Division]] joined with the allies after Steiner ordered them attacked.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 144-145</ref>
−	In May of [[3066]], the battle for [[Cavanaugh II]] was still ongoing, and going poorly for the Seventh Regulars. The Allies had managed to goad the Regulars into a series of ill-advised attacks on their reinforced positions, inflicting significant losses on the Seventh. Later the [[Penobscot Cavanaugh II Theater Militia|Penobscot CTM]] joined on Richard's side and the [[Forty-second Avalon Hussars]] joining with the forces opposed to him. When Steiner began micromanaging the CTM in their battle with the Hussars, they were defeated and forced to withdraw. <ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 161-162</ref>	+	In May of [[3066]], the battle for Cavanaugh II was still ongoing, and going poorly for the 7th Regulars. The Allies had managed to goad the Regulars into a series of ill-advised attacks on their reinforced positions, inflicting significant losses on the 7th. Later the [[Penobscot Cavanaugh II Theater Militia|Penobscot CTM]] joined on Richard's side and the [[42nd Avalon Hussars]] joining with the forces opposed to him. When Steiner began micromanaging the CTM in their battle with the Hussars, they were defeated and forced to withdraw. <ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 161-162</ref>
−	By September, the Regulars had suffered severe losses, and the Allies had the advantage of air power and numbers. When Colonel O'Heron was killed in the fighting, his daughter, [[Kommandant]] [[Megan O'Heron]], took command. Realizing the situation was dire, O'Heron, with a force consisting of roughly a battalion, requested to Margrave Steiner that her Regulars' role in his defense plans be reduced to take into account their diminished numbers. Steiner flatly refused, and the situation of the Regulars continued to worsen. When Megan O'Heron finally advocated coming to terms with the Allies, Margrave Steiner had her promptly executed. Intended as an object lesson, it instead drove many of his remaining troops to defect. By February [[3067]], the allies were ready to crush Margrave Steiner's force, liberating the capital. By now, most of the [[Loyalist (FCCW)|Loyalists]] were completely demoralized, having been ordered to fight to the death, most quickly surrendered. Steiner himself, however, evacuated before he could be captured, fleeing the planet on a [[DropShip]]. <ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 174-175</ref>	+	By September, the Regulars had suffered severe losses, and the Allies had the advantage of air-power and numbers. When Colonel O'Heron was killed in the fighting, his daughter, [[Kommandant]] Megan O'Heron, took command. Realizing the situation was dire, O'Heron, with a force consisting of roughly a battalion, requested to Margrave Steiner that her Regulars' role in his defense plans be reduced to take into account their diminished numbers. Steiner flatly refused, and the situation of the Regulars continued to worsen. When Megan O'Heron finally advocated coming to terms with the Allies, Margrave Steiner had her promptly executed. Intended as an object lesson, it instead drove many of his remaining troops to defect. By February [[3067]], the allies were ready to crush Margrave Steiner's force, liberating the capital. By now, most of the [[Loyalist (FCCW)|Loyalists]] were completely demoralized, having been ordered to fight to the death, most quickly surrendered. Steiner himself, however, evacuated before he could be captured, fleeing the planet on a [[DropShip]]. <ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 174-175</ref>
	Overall, the Seventh Lyran Regulars took approximately 60 percent casualties and lost their leadership before surrendering.<ref name=FCCW183/> After the civil war ended in [[3067]], they were still based on Cavanaugh II. Several officers were court-martialed for leading the insurrection, but most of the Regulars were exonerated. They were still listed as a viable unit at this point.<ref name=FMU179>''Field Manual: Updates'' p. 179</ref>		Overall, the Seventh Lyran Regulars took approximately 60 percent casualties and lost their leadership before surrendering.<ref name=FCCW183/> After the civil war ended in [[3067]], they were still based on Cavanaugh II. Several officers were court-martialed for leading the insurrection, but most of the Regulars were exonerated. They were still listed as a viable unit at this point.<ref name=FMU179>''Field Manual: Updates'' p. 179</ref>
	===Jihad===		===Jihad===
−	In March [[3068]], during the [[Jihad]], Lyran forces loyal to the [[Isle of Skye]] and to Duke [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] [[Operation Broken Fist|launched attacks on the Free Worlds League]], quickly conquering the worlds of [[Megrez]], [[Cascade]] and [[Togwotee]]. It was believed these attacks were launched from [[Ford]] and [[Loric]], and it was suggested the Seventh and [[Tenth Lyran Regulars]] on [[Cavanaugh II]] might soon take part in future attacks.<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'' p. 77</ref>	+	In March [[3068]], during the [[Jihad]], Lyran forces loyal to the [[Isle of Skye]] and to Duke [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] [[Operation Broken Fist|launched attacks on the Free Worlds League]], quickly conquering the worlds of [[Megrez]], [[Cascade]] and [[Togwotee]]. It was believed these attacks were launched from [[Ford]] and Loric, and it was suggested the 7th and 10th Lyran Regulars on Cavanaugh II might soon take part in future attacks.<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'' p. 77</ref>
−	In September of 3068, [[Cavanaugh II]] was assaulted during a counterattack by the [[Free Worlds League Military]], particularly forces under the command of [[Jeremy Brett]]. <ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' p. 19</ref> Fighting on [[Cavanaugh II]] was still ongoing in late [[3069]]. <ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' p. 72</ref> The Seventh Regulars were destroyed in this action by the [[Second Knights of the Inner Sphere]].<ref name="frla13">''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 13</ref>	+	In September of 3068, Cavanaugh II was assaulted during a counter-attack by the [[Free Worlds League Military]], particularly forces under the command of [[Jeremy Brett]]. <ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' p. 19</ref> Fighting on Cavanaugh was still ongoing in late [[3069]]. <ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' p. 72</ref> The Seventh Regulars were destroyed in this action by the [[2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere]].<ref name="frla13">''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 13</ref>
	==Officers==		==Officers==
−	{| class="wikitable"	+	* [[Frederick Steiner]] was once the commander of the 7th Lyran Regulars, decades before he would become [[Anastasius Focht]], [[Precentor Martial]] of the [[ComGuard]]. He left the Regulars to take command of the more prestigious [[10th Lyran Guards]].<ref name=HSLC154>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 154</ref>
−	|-	+	* As of 3025, they were commanded by ''[[Colonel]]'' Derrick Schmitz.<ref name=HSLC119/>
−	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank	+	* As of 3050, they were commanded by ''Colonel'' Clair Hamilton.<ref name=20YU27/> Hamilton remained commander through 3054 <ref name=OR20/> and to the start of 3062.<ref name=SS51/>
−	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name	+	* In mid-3062, ''Colonel'' Mike "Big Moose" O'Heron <ref name=FMLA89/> took over command of the 7th Lyran Regulars. He notably assigned his daughter, ''[[Kommandant]]'' Megan "Little Moose" O'Heron to command the unit's third battalion. The younger O'Heron reportedly became the unit's unofficial morale officer.<ref name=FMLA89/>
−	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command	+	* Megan O'Heron took command of the Regulars after the death of her father. It is unclear who eventually took command after she was executed.<ref name=FMU179/>
−	|-
−	| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 7th Lyran Regulars'''
−	|-
−	|||[[Frederick Steiner]]||<ref name=HSLC154>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 154</ref>
−	|-
−	|[[Colonel]]||[[Derrek Schmitz]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HSLC119/>
−	|-
−	|Colonel||[[Clair Hamilton (Lyran Commonwealth)|Clair Hamilton]]||[[3050]] - [[3062]]<ref name=20YU27/><ref name=OR20/><ref name=SS51/>
−	|-
−	|Colonel||[[Mike O'Heron|Mike "Big Moose" O'Heron]]||[[3062]] - September [[3066]]<ref name=FMLA89/><ref name=FCCWp174>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 174: "Cavanaugh II- Wave Seven"</ref>
−	|-
−	|[[Kommandant]]||[[Megan O'Heron|Megan "Little Moose" O'Heron]]||September - 9 December 3066<ref name=FCCWp174/>
−	|-
−	|[[Colonel]]||[[James Mao]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FM:Up179>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 179: "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Table"</ref>
−	|-
−	|}
	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
−	Prior to the arrival of Colonel O'Heron, the Seventh Regulars were barely capable of putting up a static defense. They vastly improved their abilities in the relatively short time he had command, particularly in acting as highly mobile cavalry.<ref name=FMLA89/>	+	Prior to the arrival of Colonel O'Heron, the 7th Regulars were barely capable of putting up a static defense. They vastly improved their abilities in the relatively short time he had command, particularly in acting as highly mobile cavalry.<ref name=FMLA89/>
	==Composition History==		==Composition History==
−	=== 2786 - 2821===
−	'''7th Lyran Regulars ''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable) <ref name= FSSp139 >''First Succession War'', p. 139</ref>
−	: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Inarcs]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 56 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Inarcs]]. <ref name= FSSp139/>
−
−	===2830===
−	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp99>''Second Succession War'', p. 99 </ref>
−	: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Inarcs]] with an operational readiness of 117 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp99/>
−
−	===2864===
−	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp99/>
−	: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Inarcs]] with an operational readiness of 90 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp99/>
−
	===3025===		===3025===
−	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HSLC119/><br>	+	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=HSLC119/>
−	:*CO: Colonel Derrek Schmitz<br>	+	* CO: ''Colonel'' Derrek Schmitz
−	:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Loric]].
	===3040===		===3040===
−	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p137/>	+	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 137 </ref>
−	:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Loric]].  <ref name = HWo3039p137 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137 </ref>
−	===3050===	+	===3054===
−	'''7th Lyran Regulars ''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable) <ref name = 20yup27/>	+	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Green/Reliable) <ref name=ORp20 > ''Objective Raids'', p. 20</ref>
−	:* CO: Leftenant General Clair Hamilton <ref name = 20yup27/>	+	* CO: ''[[Leftenant General]]'' Clair Hamilton
−	:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Loric]].  <ref name = 20yup27>''20 Year Update'', p. 27</ref>
−
−	===3054===
−	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)  <ref name = ORp20/>
−	:* CO: Leftenant General Clair Hamilton <ref name = ORp20/>
−	:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Loric]].  <ref name = ORp20>''Objective Raids'', p. 20</ref>
	===3062===		===3062===
−	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable) <ref name=FMLA89/><br>	+	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable) <ref name=FMLA89/>
−	CO: Colonel Mike O'Heron	+	* CO: ''Colonel'' Mike O'Heron
−
−	===3067===
−	'''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM:Up179/><br>
−	CO: Colonel [[James Mao]]<br>
−	: Note: At this point in time, the unit was stationed on [[Cavanaugh II]].<ref name=FM:Up179/><br>
	==References==		==References==
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	* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''		* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
	* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''		* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
−	* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]''
−	* ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]''
−	* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]''
−	* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
	* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]''		* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]''
	* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]''		* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]''
	* ''[[Objective Raids]]''		* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
−	* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]''
	* ''[[Shattered Sphere]]''		* ''[[Shattered Sphere]]''
		+	* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]''
		+	* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
−	[[Category:Lyran Commands|Lyran Regulars, 007th]]	+	[[Category:Lyran Commands|Lyran Regulars, 07th]]
−	[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Regulars, 007th]]	+	[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Regulars, 07th]]

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{{infoBoxStateUnit | image = [[image:Lyranregulars07th.png|200px]] | nickname = "The Fighting Seventh" | parent formation = [[Lyran Regulars]] | formed = unknown | year = 3062 | unitname = 7th Lyran Regulars }} The '''7th Lyran Regulars''', known as the "'''New Delhi Lancers'''" <ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 77</ref> (and later "'''The Fighting Seventh'''" <ref name=FMLA89>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'' p. 89</ref>) was a BattleMech [[regiment]] in service to [[House Steiner]]. It has spent most of its existence based on its homeworld of [[Loric]]. ==History== ===Formation=== The 7th Lyran Regulars were hastily organized during the early days of the [[First Succession War]], <ref name=FMLA89/> most likely made up from former [[Star League Defense Force]] and [[mercenary]] troops. They would become a well-equipped veteran unit, spearheading several assaults against the [[Free Worlds League]] throughout the First and [[Second Succession War]]. <ref name=FMLA89/> ===Tough times=== At the beginning of the [[Third Succession War]], following the assassination attempt on [[Archon]] [[Elizabeth Steiner]], they were part of an [[LCAF]] taskforce sent to strike deep into the Free Worlds League. On [[Merak]], they encountered overwhelming resistance. Cut off from their supply lines, they were eventually forced to surrender. The survivors were repatriated and the unit was partially rebuilt, merging with survivors of the [[13th Lyran Regulars|13th]] and [[22nd Lyran Regulars]]. Nevertheless, they were still well under-strength, and never regained their former glory. Over the coming decades and centuries, a great deal changed, but the 7th Regulars remained a second-line training cadre, confined to garrison duty on their homeworld of Loric. They were typically sent unproven warriors and second-hand equipment. <ref name=FMLA89/> As of [[3025]], the 7th Regulars were still based on Loric. <ref name=HSLC119>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 119</ref> As of early [[3050]], the 7th Regulars were once again based on Loric, which was now part of the [[Tamarind March]] of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. <ref name=20YU27>''20 Year Update'' p. 27</ref> They did not fight during the [[Clan Invasion]], and as of [[3054]], they were still based on Loric. <ref name=OR20>''Objective Raids'' p. 20</ref> At the start of [[3062]], now part of the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]], they were still based on Loric. <ref name=SS51>''Shattered Sphere'' p. 51</ref> In mid-[[3062]], the unit's fortunes seemed to change with the arrival of their new commanding officer, [[Colonel]] Mike "Big Moose" O'Heron. O'Heron dedicated himself to improving the Regulars, increasing the unit's training regimen and soliciting the [[LAAF]] Quartermaster Corps for improved equipment and supplies. When the Quartermaster denied his request, he directly petitioned Archon [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] for assistance, promising to mold the 7th Regulars into a veteran unit in her service. The Archon granted his request, and the Regulars began to receive new top-of-the-line BattleMechs and equipment. For their part, the officers and troops of the regiment developed a new unit insignia in honor of their commander, the lowered head and antlers of a moose set atop the number seven. <ref name=FMLA89/> ===FedCom Civil War=== The Seventh Regulars were inevitably drawn into the [[FedCom Civil War]], which broke out at the end of 3062. During the war's [[FedCom Civil War#Wave Two 9.2F63 - 2.2F64|second wave]], they were moved to the critical world of [[Bolan]], <ref name=FCCW183>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' p. 183</ref> but would see no fighting there as the [[2nd Crucis Lancers]] had already withdrawn from the planet. <ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 84-85</ref> In the Summer of [[3065]], Margrave [[Richard Steiner (31st c.)|Richard Steiner]] succeeded in ordering the [[1st Bolan Jaegers|Bolan Jaegers]] and the Seventh Regulars to [[Cavanaugh II]] to crush the [[Allies (FCCW)|pro-Victor]] [[10th Lyran Regulars]]. The Tenth's strong defensive position and knowledge of the local terrain combined with Richard Steiner's gross mishandling of the situation turned what might have been a quick battle into a major campaign. Soon, elements of [[ComStar]]'s [[182nd Division (ComStar)|182nd Division]] joined with the allies after Steiner ordered them attacked.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 144-145</ref> In May of [[3066]], the battle for Cavanaugh II was still ongoing, and going poorly for the 7th Regulars. The Allies had managed to goad the Regulars into a series of ill-advised attacks on their reinforced positions, inflicting significant losses on the 7th. Later the [[Penobscot Cavanaugh II Theater Militia|Penobscot CTM]] joined on Richard's side and the [[42nd Avalon Hussars]] joining with the forces opposed to him. When Steiner began micromanaging the CTM in their battle with the Hussars, they were defeated and forced to withdraw. <ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 161-162</ref> By September, the Regulars had suffered severe losses, and the Allies had the advantage of air-power and numbers. When Colonel O'Heron was killed in the fighting, his daughter, [[Kommandant]] Megan O'Heron, took command. Realizing the situation was dire, O'Heron, with a force consisting of roughly a battalion, requested to Margrave Steiner that her Regulars' role in his defense plans be reduced to take into account their diminished numbers. Steiner flatly refused, and the situation of the Regulars continued to worsen. When Megan O'Heron finally advocated coming to terms with the Allies, Margrave Steiner had her promptly executed. Intended as an object lesson, it instead drove many of his remaining troops to defect. By February [[3067]], the allies were ready to crush Margrave Steiner's force, liberating the capital. By now, most of the [[Loyalist (FCCW)|Loyalists]] were completely demoralized, having been ordered to fight to the death, most quickly surrendered. Steiner himself, however, evacuated before he could be captured, fleeing the planet on a [[DropShip]]. <ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' pp. 174-175</ref> Overall, the Seventh Lyran Regulars took approximately 60 percent casualties and lost their leadership before surrendering.<ref name=FCCW183/> After the civil war ended in [[3067]], they were still based on Cavanaugh II. Several officers were court-martialed for leading the insurrection, but most of the Regulars were exonerated. They were still listed as a viable unit at this point.<ref name=FMU179>''Field Manual: Updates'' p. 179</ref> ===Jihad=== In March [[3068]], during the [[Jihad]], Lyran forces loyal to the [[Isle of Skye]] and to Duke [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] [[Operation Broken Fist|launched attacks on the Free Worlds League]], quickly conquering the worlds of [[Megrez]], [[Cascade]] and [[Togwotee]]. It was believed these attacks were launched from [[Ford]] and Loric, and it was suggested the 7th and 10th Lyran Regulars on Cavanaugh II might soon take part in future attacks.<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'' p. 77</ref> In September of 3068, Cavanaugh II was assaulted during a counter-attack by the [[Free Worlds League Military]], particularly forces under the command of [[Jeremy Brett]]. <ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' p. 19</ref> Fighting on Cavanaugh was still ongoing in late [[3069]]. <ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' p. 72</ref> The Seventh Regulars were destroyed in this action by the [[2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere]].<ref name="frla13">''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 13</ref> ==Officers== * [[Frederick Steiner]] was once the commander of the 7th Lyran Regulars, decades before he would become [[Anastasius Focht]], [[Precentor Martial]] of the [[ComGuard]]. He left the Regulars to take command of the more prestigious [[10th Lyran Guards]].<ref name=HSLC154>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 154</ref> * As of 3025, they were commanded by ''[[Colonel]]'' Derrick Schmitz.<ref name=HSLC119/> * As of 3050, they were commanded by ''Colonel'' Clair Hamilton.<ref name=20YU27/> Hamilton remained commander through 3054 <ref name=OR20/> and to the start of 3062.<ref name=SS51/> * In mid-3062, ''Colonel'' Mike "Big Moose" O'Heron <ref name=FMLA89/> took over command of the 7th Lyran Regulars. He notably assigned his daughter, ''[[Kommandant]]'' Megan "Little Moose" O'Heron to command the unit's third battalion. The younger O'Heron reportedly became the unit's unofficial morale officer.<ref name=FMLA89/> * Megan O'Heron took command of the Regulars after the death of her father. It is unclear who eventually took command after she was executed.<ref name=FMU179/> ==Tactics== Prior to the arrival of Colonel O'Heron, the 7th Regulars were barely capable of putting up a static defense. They vastly improved their abilities in the relatively short time he had command, particularly in acting as highly mobile cavalry.<ref name=FMLA89/> ==Composition History== ===3025=== '''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=HSLC119/> * CO: ''Colonel'' Derrek Schmitz ===3040=== '''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 137 </ref> ===3054=== '''7th Lyran Regulars''' (Green/Reliable) <ref name=ORp20 > ''Objective Raids'', p. 20</ref> * CO: ''[[Leftenant General]]'' Clair Hamilton ===3062=== '''7th Lyran Regulars''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable) <ref name=FMLA89/> * CO: ''Colonel'' Mike O'Heron ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' * ''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' * ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' [[Category:Lyran Commands|Lyran Regulars, 07th]] [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Regulars, 07th]]

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