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| image   = [[File:Crucislancers8.png]]
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| image         = [[File:Crucis Lancers 8th logo.png]]
| nickname = [[Islamabad]] Lancers
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| Designation    = Eighth Crucis Lancers
| parent formation = [[Crucis Lancers]]
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| formed        = [[First Succession War]]<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref>
| formed  = Unknown
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| Disbanded      =
| year    = 3062
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| Previous Designation =  
| unitname = 8th Crucis Lancers RCT
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| Nickname      = Islamabad Sluggers,<ref name=MO>''Marsh Owl''</ref> Islamabad Lancers
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| Affiliation    = [[Federated Suns]]
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| Parent Command = [[Crucis Lancers]]
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| Sub-Command    =
 
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==History==
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The homeworld of the Eighth Crucis Lancers is [[Mara]]. They've spent most of their time in the Draconis March, and have developed a deep dislike for the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=FMFS74>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 74, "8th Crucis Lancers Unit Profile"</ref> In [[3025]] their homeworld was [[New Rhodes III]].<ref name=HD136/>
  
==History==
 
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
The homeworld of the [[8th Crucis Lancers]] is [[Mara]]. They've spent most of their time in the Draconis March, and have developed a deep dislike for the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=FMFS74>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 74, "8th Crucis Lancers Unit Profile"</ref>
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The Eighth Crucis Lancers were one of two Crucis Lancers commands to form during the [[First Succession War]], the other being the [[6th Crucis Lancers|Sixth]].<ref name="FSWp134"/>
  
===4th Succession War===
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===Fourth Succession War===
In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the 8th Crucis Lancers attacked [[Tikonov]] with the other Crucis Lancer RCTs. Unlike the other Crucis Lancer RCTs, they remained on Tikonov to garrison the world.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref>
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In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the 8th Crucis Lancers attacked [[Tikonov]] with the other Crucis Lancer RCTs. Unlike the other Crucis Lancer RCTs, they remained on Tikonov to garrison the world.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> During the initial assault on Tikograd, the planetary capital, elements of the first battalion skirmished with elements of [[Hamilton's Highlanders]] that were led by [[Colonel]] [[Pavel Ridzik]].<ref>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', pp. 12-13</ref>
  
 
===War of 3039===
 
===War of 3039===
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===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
 
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===Dark Age===
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The Eighth Crucis Lancers, along with the [[3rd Federated Suns Lancers]] and [[4th Federated Suns Lancers]] [[LCT]]s, defended [[Tikonov]] from a [[CCAF]] assault in [[3145]]. The Capellan forces consisted of the [[Death Commandos]], [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]], the [[8th Capellan Reserve Cavalry]], and the [[Marshals of Tikonov]].<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 161</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
In [[3025]] [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Neale Wargo is the commanding officer of the unit.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 111</ref>
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 8th Crucis Lancers'''
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|-
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Kit Dubonet]]||[[2828]]<ref name=SSWp25>''Second Succession War'', p. 25: "The Suns-Confederation Front"</ref>
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|-
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| [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Neale Wargo]]||[[3025]]<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 111</ref><ref name=HD136>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 136 (PDF version), "Federated Suns Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
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|-
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| [[Hauptmann General]]||[[Charles Swaine]]||[[3039]] - [[3050]]<ref name=20YUp19>''20 Year Update'', p. 19, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref>
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|-
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| Hauptmann General||[[Jeremiah Marshall]]||[[3062]] - [[3066]] at least<ref name=FMFS74/><ref name=MO/>
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|-
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| Marshal||[[Phillip Rahm]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p92>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 92</ref>
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|-
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|}
  
As of [[3050]] the unit is commanded by [[Hauptmann General]] Charles Swaine.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 19, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref>
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===Other Officers===
 
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* In [[3145]], the [[battle armor]] detachment of the Eighth Crucis Lancers was led by [[Arielle Cassaday]].<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 5</ref>
As of [[3062]] the Commanding Officer was Hauptmann General Jeremiah Marshall, a graduate of the [[Robinson Battle Academy]].<ref name=FMFS74/>
 
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The unit uses its equipment of heavy mechs/vehicles to their fullest expense. Few enemy units could stand against such odds.
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The unit uses its complement of heavy 'Mechs and vehicles to their fullest potential. Few enemy units could stand against such odds. Even in 3025 the Eighth was known for using heavy BattleMechs, armor, and its infantry regiments were staffed by soldiers carrying the heaviest weapons they could manage.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 143</ref>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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=== 2821 ===
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'''Eighth Crucis Lancers''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp134"/>
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:Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a light-weight regiment stationed on [[Markesan]] and had been reduced to just over half-strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/>
  
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=== 2830 ===
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'''Eighth Crucis Lancers''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="SSWp94">''Second Succession War'', p. 94, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a medium-weight regiment and had rebuilt to just over four-fifths of full strength. The Lancers were stationed on [[Mira]].<ref name="SSWp94"/>
  
===3050 <ref>''20 Year Update'' p.19 </ref>===
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=== 2864 ===
'''8th Crucis Lancers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)
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'''Eighth Crucis Lancers''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="SSWp94"/>
* CO: [[Hauptmann General]] Charles Swaine
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:Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a heavy-weight regiment stationed on Mira, and had been reduced to just over a battalion in strength.<ref name="SSWp94"/>
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===3025===
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'''Eighth Crucis Lancers RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HD136/>
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:* CO: Marshal Neale Wargo <ref name=HD136/>
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[New Rhodes III]]. <ref name=HD136/>
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===3040===
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''' Eighth Crucis Lancers RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p136/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[New Rhodes III]].  <ref name = HWo3039p136>''Historical: War of 3039'', p.136</ref>
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===3050===
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'''Eighth Crucis Lancers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=20YUp19/>
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:* CO: ''[[Hauptmann General]]'' Charles Swaine <ref name=20YUp19/>
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:Note:  At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Mara]]. <ref name=20YUp19/>
  
 
===3062===
 
===3062===
'''8th Crucis Lancers''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS74/>
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'''Eighth Crucis Lancers''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS74/>
* CO: Hauptmann General Jeremiah Marshall
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:* CO: ''Hauptmann General'' [[Jeremiah Marshall]]
** Aide: [[Kommandant]] Warner Alexander
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::* Aide: ''[[Kommandant]]'' [[Warner Alexander]]
- Four [[Battalion]]s of Heavy and Assault [[BattleMech]]s
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:Note: Four [[Battalion]]s of Heavy and Assault [[BattleMech]]s
  
'''8th Crucis Lancers Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (2 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMFS74/>
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:'''Eighth Crucis Lancers Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (2 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMFS74/>
* CO: [[Leftenant General]] Hieremias Spaatz
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:* CO: [[Leftenant General]] [[Hieremias Spaatz]]
* 15th Crucis Lancers Aero Wing
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:* Fifteenth Crucis Lancers Aero Wing
* 16th Crucis Lancers Aero Wing
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:* Sixteenth Crucis Lancers Aero Wing
* 22nd [[Macintosh]] Heavy Interceptors
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:* Twenty-second [[Macintosh]] Heavy Interceptors
  
'''8th Crucis Lancers Armor Brigade''' (4 Regiments/Green/Unreliable)<ref name=FMFS74/>
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:'''Eighth Crucis Lancers Armor Brigade''' (4 Regiments/Green/Unreliable)<ref name=FMFS74/>
* CO: Leftenant General Frank Ritchi
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:* CO: Leftenant General [[Frank Ritchie]]
** Aide: Kommandant Shakti Anderson
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::* Aide: ''Kommandant'' [[Shakti Anderson]]
* 22nd Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General: Penny Montgomery
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:* Twenty-second Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General [[Penny Montgomery]]
* 23rd Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General: Munish Clark
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:* Twenty-third Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General [[Munish Clark]]
* 24th Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General: Do Sy Truscott
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:* Twenty-fourth Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General [[Do Sy Truscott]]
* 144th Federation Cavalry Regiment -  Leftenant General: Reva McCreery
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:* 144th Federation Cavalry Regiment -  Leftenant General [[Reva McCreery]]
* 8th Crucis Lancers Artillery Battalion - Kommandant: Cassandra Bradley
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:* Eighth Crucis Lancers Artillery Battalion - Kommandant [[Cassandra Bradley]]
* 1943rd F-C Artillery Battalion - [[Kommandant]]: Nathan Devers
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:* 1943rd F-C Artillery Battalion - ''Kommandant'' [[Nathan Devers]]
  
'''8th Crucis Lancers Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS74/>
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:'''Eighth Crucis Lancers Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS74/>
* CO: Leftenant General Dorian Crerar
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:* CO: Leftenant General [[Dorian Crerar]]
** Aide: Leftenant General Gurion Dempsey
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::* Aide: Leftenant General [[Gurion Dempsey]]
* 15th Crucis Lancers Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General: Cerise Hodges
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:* Fifteenth Crucis Lancers Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General [[Cerise Hodges]]
* 16th Crucis Lancers Infantry Regiment - [[Kommandant]]: Phillipe Simpson
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:* Sixteenth Crucis Lancers Infantry Regiment - ''Kommandant'' [[Phillipe Simpson]]
* 15th Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General: Chi Patton
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:* Fifteenth Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General [[Chui Patton]]
* 16th Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General: Jim Patch
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:* Sixteenth Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General [[Jim Patch]]
* 8th Crucis Lancers Jump Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General: Guillaume de Lattre
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:* Eighth Crucis Lancers Jump Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General [[Guillaume de Lattre]]
- Each conventional regiment fields his own transportation and a large number of towed weapons
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:Note: Each conventional regiment fields its own transportation and a large number of towed weapons
  
==Notes==
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===3066===
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:Note: Fourth Battalion consisted entirely of ''[[Longbow]]s'' and ''[[Salamander (BattleMech)|Salamander]]s'', and Jeremiah Marshall piloted a ''[[Devastator]]''.<ref name=MO/>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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<div class="desktop-3-col">
 
*''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
*''[[20 Year Update]]''
*''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''
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*''[[Era Report: 3145]]''
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*''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
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*''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]''
 
*''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
 
*''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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*''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
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*''[[Marsh Owl]]'' (in: ''[[BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction]]'')
 
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
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[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Crucis Lancers, 8th]]
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[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Crucis Lancers, 08th]]
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[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Crucis Lancers, 08th]]

Latest revision as of 04:37, 2 February 2024

Crucis Lancers 8th logo.png
Eighth Crucis Lancers
Formed First Succession War[1]
Nickname Islamabad Sluggers,[2] Islamabad Lancers
Affiliation Federated Suns
Parent Command Crucis Lancers

History[edit]

The homeworld of the Eighth Crucis Lancers is Mara. They've spent most of their time in the Draconis March, and have developed a deep dislike for the Draconis Combine.[3] In 3025 their homeworld was New Rhodes III.[4]

Formation[edit]

The Eighth Crucis Lancers were one of two Crucis Lancers commands to form during the First Succession War, the other being the Sixth.[1]

Fourth Succession War[edit]

In the Fourth Succession War the 8th Crucis Lancers attacked Tikonov with the other Crucis Lancer RCTs. Unlike the other Crucis Lancer RCTs, they remained on Tikonov to garrison the world.[5] During the initial assault on Tikograd, the planetary capital, elements of the first battalion skirmished with elements of Hamilton's Highlanders that were led by Colonel Pavel Ridzik.[6]

War of 3039[edit]

In the War of 3039, the 8th Lancers attacked Biham, supported by Laurel's Legion.[7] Local companies on-world cooperated with the invading Lancers, leading to a smooth transfer of power. The 8th's CO, Marshal Charles Swaine, was a charismatic leader who left most of the existing government in place.[8] The ISF targeted the Marshal for death, thinking that his removal would lead to increased resistance. Shortly after a mortar attack on the Marshal, the 5th Ghost and 6th Ghost arrived on Biham. The Ghost regiments dispatched company sized forces to raid many targets. The 8th Lancers were unable to effectively counter these attacks because their command staff was either dead or in the hospital. In addition, the acting commander of the 8th Lancers spurned offers of support from Laurel's Legion, leading to increased friction between the AFFS units. Shortly after this the Legion disregarded the orders of the Lancer's CO and attacked the Ghost Regiments' rear areas leaving them vulnerable to the Lancers, but the Lancers failed to capitalize on this situation. The Legion had to withdraw, and the Lancers soon followed.[9]

The 8th Lancers then attacked Murchison, successfully taking the world for the nascent Federated Commonwealth.[10]

Clan Invasion[edit]


Operation Guerrero[edit]


Operation Bulldog[edit]


FedCom Civil War[edit]

During the Federated Suns attack into the Draconis Combine the 8th Lancers attacked Proserpina, supported by the 1st Robinson Rangers and the Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion. They destroyed the 9th Benjamin Regulars.[11] After taking the Bulldog Enterprises production plant and assisting in humanitarian aid efforts after the complete destruction of a neighborhood, the 8th was awarded a Dragonslayer Ribbon and the Draconis March Meritorious Unit Citation.[12] The Combine sent a task force of the 1st Sword of Light and 1st Ghost regiments, commanded by Sho-sho Shin Yodama, to drive the Lancers from the world.[13] The Lancers had built several fortifications that made them nearly impossible for the DCMS forces to dislodge. Only the arrival of the 46th Dieron Regulars[14] and 12th Dieron Regulars[15] and their destruction of three of the Lancers' four armored regiments allowed the Combine forces to force the Lancers to surrender.[16] They were effectively destroyed in the Combine counterattack, and the survivors of the unit were transferred to other Crucis Lancer regiments to help them rebuild.[17]

Jihad[edit]


Dark Age[edit]

The Eighth Crucis Lancers, along with the 3rd Federated Suns Lancers and 4th Federated Suns Lancers LCTs, defended Tikonov from a CCAF assault in 3145. The Capellan forces consisted of the Death Commandos, 2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry, Warrior House Dai Da Chi, the 8th Capellan Reserve Cavalry, and the Marshals of Tikonov.[18]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 8th Crucis Lancers
Colonel Kit Dubonet 2828[19]
Marshal Neale Wargo 3025[20][4]
Hauptmann General Charles Swaine 3039 - 3050[21]
Hauptmann General Jeremiah Marshall 3062 - 3066 at least[3][2]
Marshal Phillip Rahm 3145[22]

Other Officers[edit]

Tactics[edit]

The unit uses its complement of heavy 'Mechs and vehicles to their fullest potential. Few enemy units could stand against such odds. Even in 3025 the Eighth was known for using heavy BattleMechs, armor, and its infantry regiments were staffed by soldiers carrying the heaviest weapons they could manage.[24]

Composition History[edit]

2821[edit]

Eighth Crucis Lancers (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[1]

Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a light-weight regiment stationed on Markesan and had been reduced to just over half-strength.[1]

2830[edit]

Eighth Crucis Lancers (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[25]

Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a medium-weight regiment and had rebuilt to just over four-fifths of full strength. The Lancers were stationed on Mira.[25]

2864[edit]

Eighth Crucis Lancers (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[25]

Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a heavy-weight regiment stationed on Mira, and had been reduced to just over a battalion in strength.[25]

3025[edit]

Eighth Crucis Lancers RCT (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[4]

  • CO: Marshal Neale Wargo [4]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on New Rhodes III. [4]

3040[edit]

Eighth Crucis Lancers RCT (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[26]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on New Rhodes III. [26]

3050[edit]

Eighth Crucis Lancers (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [21]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Mara. [21]

3062[edit]

Eighth Crucis Lancers (1 Reinforced Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[3]

Note: Four Battalions of Heavy and Assault BattleMechs
Eighth Crucis Lancers Aerospace Brigade (2 Wings)[3]
Eighth Crucis Lancers Armor Brigade (4 Regiments/Green/Unreliable)[3]
  • Twenty-second Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General Penny Montgomery
  • Twenty-third Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General Munish Clark
  • Twenty-fourth Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General Do Sy Truscott
  • 144th Federation Cavalry Regiment - Leftenant General Reva McCreery
  • Eighth Crucis Lancers Artillery Battalion - Kommandant Cassandra Bradley
  • 1943rd F-C Artillery Battalion - Kommandant Nathan Devers
Eighth Crucis Lancers Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[3]
  • Fifteenth Crucis Lancers Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General Cerise Hodges
  • Sixteenth Crucis Lancers Infantry Regiment - Kommandant Phillipe Simpson
  • Fifteenth Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General Chui Patton
  • Sixteenth Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General Jim Patch
  • Eighth Crucis Lancers Jump Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General Guillaume de Lattre
Note: Each conventional regiment fields its own transportation and a large number of towed weapons

3066[edit]

Note: Fourth Battalion consisted entirely of Longbows and Salamanders, and Jeremiah Marshall piloted a Devastator.[2]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 First Succession War, p. 134, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Marsh Owl
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 74, "8th Crucis Lancers Unit Profile"
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 136 (PDF version), "Federated Suns Deployment Table - 3025"
  5. NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 11
  6. The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One, pp. 12-13
  7. Historical: War of 3039, p. 36
  8. Historical: War of 3039, p. 80
  9. Historical: War of 3039, p. 82
  10. Historical: War of 3039, pp. 99-100
  11. Field Manual: Updates, p. 106
  12. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), pp. 47-48
  13. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 134
  14. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 150
  15. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 165
  16. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 165
  17. Field Manual: Updates, p. 128
  18. Era Report: 3145, p. 161
  19. Second Succession War, p. 25: "The Suns-Confederation Front"
  20. NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 111
  21. 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 20 Year Update, p. 19, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"
  22. Field Manual: 3145, p. 92
  23. Era Report: 3145, p. 5
  24. House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 143
  25. 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 Second Succession War, p. 94, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"
  26. 26.0 26.1 Historical: War of 3039, p.136

Bibliography[edit]