85th Light Horse Regiment

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85th Light Horse Regiment
Disbanded 2763
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command 2nd Regimental Combat Team

The Eighty-fifth Light Horse Regiment was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2763 the Second Regimental Combat Team was sent to the Detroit system to investigate rumors of a build up of weapon stockpiles. The Second was completely unprepared to face a full division of Taurian rebels. The 85th was destroyed by a nuclear strike during the fighting.[1]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 85th Light Horse Regiment

Tactics

Unknown.

Composition History

As an SLDF Light Horse regiment, the Eighty-fifth was composed of light to medium vehicles backed up by at least two Recon companies composed of 'Mechs designed for information gathering. This was in addition to any regular 'Mechs used within the regiment.[2]

References

  1. Field Manual: SLDF,p. 154
  2. The Star League, p. 133

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