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Line 1: {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand − | image = [[File:Deneb Light Cavalry 08th logo.png|150px|Insignia of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry]] + | image = [[File:Deneblightcavalry8.png]] − | Designation = Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry + | Designation = 8th Deneb Light Cavalry | formed = [[2782]]<ref name="FSWp33"/> | formed = [[2782]]<ref name="FSWp33"/> | Disbanded = | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = − | Nickname = The Green Leopards<ref name=HDp142>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', PDF p. 142</ref> + | Nickname = The Green Leopards | Affiliation = Federated Suns | Affiliation = Federated Suns | Parent Command = [[Deneb Light Cavalry]] | Parent Command = [[Deneb Light Cavalry]] | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} − − ==History== ==History== − The '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' was the second Deneb Light Cavalry unit created by the [[Federated Suns]]. During the [[Second Succession War|Second]] and [[Third Succession War]]s the 8th DLC spent most of its time on the offensive against the [[Capellan Confederation]]. They were effective in this role, but took serious losses.<ref name=FMFS86>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 86: "8th Deneb Light Cavalry Unit Profile"</ref> It's nickname was derived from the green [[Kigamboni Leopard]].<ref name=HDp142/> + The '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' was the second Deneb Light Cavalry unit created by the [[Federated Suns]]. During the [[Second Succession War|Second]] and [[Third Succession War]]s the 8th DLC spent most of its time on the offensive against the [[Capellan Confederation]]. They were effective in this role, but took serious losses.<ref name=FMFS86>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 86, "8th Deneb Light Cavalry Unit Profile"</ref> === Formation === === Formation === − Like the [[4th Deneb Light Cavalry|Fourth]] and [[Fifth Deneb Light Cavalry]] formations, the core of the Eighth lay in the [[Thirteenth Royal French Demi-Brigade]]<ref name="FSWp33"/> a part of [[LVI Corps (Star League)|LVI Corps]], one of three Corps that formed the [[19th Army (Star League)|Nineteenth Army]]. The SLDF personnel recruited by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] to form the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth could all trace the heritage of their unit back to the ancient French Foreign Legion on [[Terra]]. The [[AFFS]] recruited the Thirteenth in [[2782]], making it one of the first SLDF formations to be recruited as the [[Terran Hegemony]] collapsed.<ref name="FSWp33">''First Succession War'', p. 33: "Those Left Behind"</ref><ref name="FM:SLDFp223">''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 223: "LVI Corps"</ref> + Like the [[4th Deneb Light Cavalry|Fourth]] and [[Fifth Deneb Light Cavalry]] formations, the core of the Eighth lay in the [[Thirteenth Royal French Demi-Brigade]]<ref name="FSWp33"/> a part of [[LVI Corps (Star League)|LVI Corps]], one of three Corps that formed the [[19th Army (Star League)|Nineteenth Army]]. The SLDF personnel recruited by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] to form the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth could all trace the heritage of their unit back to the ancient French Foreign Legion on [[Terra]]. The [[AFFS]] recruited the Thirteenth in [[2782]], making it one of the first SLDF formations to be recruited as the [[Terran Hegemony]] collapsed.<ref name="FSWp33">''First Succession War'', p. 33, "Those Left Behind"</ref><ref name="FM:SLDFp223">''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 223, "LVI Corps"</ref> ===Third Succession War=== ===Third Succession War=== − On [[Royal]] the Federated Suns used ''[[Locust|Locusts]]'' at their best and worst. A detachment of ''Locusts'' from the Eighth managed to flank Kurita lines and cause destruction and confusion in the rear areas, but three companies of the [[Tenth Deneb Light Cavalry]] composed entirely of ''Locusts'' were almost annihilated in an ambush by [[Draconis Combine]] Heavy and Assault lances.<ref name=TRO3025p8>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 8: "Battle History"</ref>+ A detachment of the unit used ''[[Locust]]''s at their best and worst. On the good side those units managed to flank Kurita lines and cause destruction and confusion in the rear areas, but the 3 companies were lost in an ambush of [[DCMS]] Heavy and Assault lances.<ref name=TRO3025p8>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 8 "Battle History"</ref> ===Fourth Succession War=== ===Fourth Succession War=== Line 29:
Line 27: The 8th was one of the AFFS units assigned to the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. There they fought not only the [[Draconis Combine]] but anti-Davion insurgents. This brought them into contact with the [[Free Skye]] movement and [[Duke]] [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]].<ref name=FMFS86/> The 8th was one of the AFFS units assigned to the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. There they fought not only the [[Draconis Combine]] but anti-Davion insurgents. This brought them into contact with the [[Free Skye]] movement and [[Duke]] [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]].<ref name=FMFS86/> + + ===Clan Invasion=== + {{Sectionstub}} ===FedCom Civil War=== ===FedCom Civil War=== − In the late 3060's the homeworld of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was [[Kikuyu]]. There they garrisoned two main bases and tried to get their [[LAAF]] commanders to deliver parts and supplies. During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the [[6th Donegal Guards]] and [[Storm's Metal Thunder]] invaded the world.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 39</ref> The Sixth Donegal Guards overran the northern DLC base in a few hours, allowing only a few companies to escape. The rest of the Deneb Light Cavalry members (approximately half the RCT) were captured or killed.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 39</ref> Storm's Metal Thunder, supported by two armored regiments, attacked the southern DLC base. The grounded several kilometers from the base, which provided the remaining half of the DLC to organize a defense. They used their superior speed to keep the Metal Thunder off-balance and on the defensive. Eventually the Metal Thunder withdrew from their attack. The 8th DLC fought on for another two weeks but when the 6th Donegal reinforced Storm's Metal Thunder they knew it was time to leave. The Eighth fired several artillery shells filled with a nonlethal gas compound into the Lyran lines. These shells caused a great deal of confusion among the Guard and Metal Thunder units, allowing the DLC to board its DropShips and escape.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 40</ref> + In the late 3060's the homeworld of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was [[Kikuyu]]. There they garrisoned two main bases and tried to get their [[LAAF]] commanders to deliver parts and supplies. During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the [[6th Donegal Guards]] and [[Storm's Metal Thunder]] invaded the world.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 39</ref> The Sixth Donegal Guards overran the northern DLC base in a few hours, allowing only a few companies to escape. The rest of the Deneb Light Cavalry members (approximately half the RCT) were captured or killed.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 39</ref> Storm's Metal Thunder, supported by two armored regiments, attacked the southern DLC base. The grounded several kilometers from the base, which provided the remaining half of the DLC to organize a defense. They used their superior speed to keep the Metal Thunder off-balance and on the defensive. Eventually the Metal Thunder withdrew from their attack. The 8th DLC fought on for another two weeks but when the 6th Donegal reinforced Storm's Metal Thunder they knew it was time to leave. The Eighth fired several artillery shells filled with a non-lethal gas compound into the Lyran lines. These shells caused a great deal of confusion among the Guard and Metal Thunder units, allowing the DLC to board its DropShips and escape.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 40</ref> − After arriving on [[Blue Hole]] the Eighth sparred with the [[3rd Alliance Guards]] for a few weeks. The arrival of Storm's Metal Thunder changed the balance of power on the world, and the DLC led the Lyran units on a months-long chase across the world. When [[Clan Jade Falcon]] forces attacked Blue Hole the DLC tried to help their former countrymen, but the Lyrans fired on them. The DLC continued their practice of remaining mobile which prevented the Falcons from destroying them. The Lyran units, by contract, were nearly destroyed by the Falcons and withdrew from the world. The DLC faced the Falcon's [[7th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|7th Talon]] and was nearly destroyed. Only the timely arrival of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]'s [[1st Wolf Legion (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|1st Wolf Legion]] saved them from destruction.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 114</ref> + After arriving on [[Blue Hole]] the Eighth sparred with the [[3rd Alliance Guards]] for a few weeks. The arrival of Storm's Metal Thunder changed the balance of power on the world, and the DLC led the Lyran units on a months-long chase across the world. When [[Clan Jade Falcon]] forces attacked Blue Hole the DLC tried to help their former countrymen, but the Lyrans fired on them. The DLC continued their practice of remaining mobile which prevented the Falcons from destroying them. The Lyran units, by contract, were nearly destroyed by the Falcons and withdrew from the world. The DLC faced the Falcon's [[7th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|7th Talon]] and was nearly destroyed. Only the timely arrival of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]'s [[1st Wolf Legion (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|1st Wolf Legion]] saved them from destruction.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 114</ref> During their trip back to the Federated Suns, the 8th would begin the rebuilding process by absorbing survivors from other destroyed units.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 130</ref> During their trip back to the Federated Suns, the 8th would begin the rebuilding process by absorbing survivors from other destroyed units.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 130</ref> ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − The [[Word of Blake]] learned that the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was planning a raid on [[Addicks]]. The Blakists struck the 8th DLC's transports as they were preparing to leave [[New Rhodes III]], destroying nearly every member of the 8th DLC. Only two battalions (one 'Mech, one [[battle armor]]) were able to escape.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 57: "Blakist Task Force Foils Two Strikes in Two Weeks"</ref> The 8th Deneb Light Cavalry got their revenge however by assaulting the Sydney, Australia, [[Castle Brian]] in the assault on [[Terra]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> + The [[Word of Blake]] learned that the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was planning a raid on [[Addicks]]. The Blakists struck the 8th DLC's transports as they were preparing to leave [[New Rhodes III]], destroying nearly every member of the 8th DLC. Only two battalions (one 'Mech, one [[battle armor]]) were able to escape.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 57, "Blakist Task Force Foils Two Strikes in Two Weeks"</ref> The 8th Deneb Light Cavalry got their revenge however by assaulting the Sydney Australia [[Castle Brian]] in the assault on [[Terra]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> Upon learning that the [[4th Deneb Light Cavalry]] was still alive, the Eighth immediately moved to Deneb Kaitos to support their sister unit. After rebuilding from their early losses, the Eighth transferred several soldiers over to the rebuilding command. This allowed the Fourth to remain in place on Deneb Kaitos, but also allowed the Fourth to take a position that placed them at odds with the AFFS High Command. Until the [[Marlette Crucis March Militia]] is reconstituted, the Eighth is garrisoning [[Marlette]]<ref name="fra13">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 13</ref> Upon learning that the [[4th Deneb Light Cavalry]] was still alive, the Eighth immediately moved to Deneb Kaitos to support their sister unit. After rebuilding from their early losses, the Eighth transferred several soldiers over to the rebuilding command. This allowed the Fourth to remain in place on Deneb Kaitos, but also allowed the Fourth to take a position that placed them at odds with the AFFS High Command. Until the [[Marlette Crucis March Militia]] is reconstituted, the Eighth is garrisoning [[Marlette]]<ref name="fra13">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 13</ref> Line 53:
Line 54: | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' |- |- − | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Laverne Denton]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HD136>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 136 (PDF version): "Clovis PDZ"</ref> + | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Laverne Denton]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HD136>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 136 (pdf version), "Clovis PDZ"</ref> |- |- − | [[Leutnant-General]]||[[Lisa Bortman]]||[[3050]]-[[3062]]<ref name = 20yup26/><ref name=FMFS86/> + | [[Leutnant-General]]||[[Lisa Aileen Bortman]]||[[3062]]<ref name=FMFS86/> |- |- − | [[Major General]]||[[Robert Suell]]||[[3067]] - [[3079]]<ref name=FM:Up140>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 140: "Addicks PDZ"</ref><ref name="fra13"/> + | [[Major-General]]||[[Robert Suell]]||[[3067]] - [[3079]]<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 140, "Addicks PDZ"</ref><ref name="fra13"/> |- |- |} |} Line 65:
Line 66: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== − === 2786 - 2821 === + === 2786 === − '''Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> + '''Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> − :- At this point in time the Eighth was a light-weight unit operating at full strength, and was based on [[Hean]].<ref name="FSWp134"/>In 2821 the unit was operating at just above one-third of full strength, and was based on [[Franklin]].<ref name="FSWp134"/> + :- At this point in time the Eighth was a light-weight unit operating at full strength, and was based on [[Hean]].<ref name="FSWp134"/> + + === 2821 === + '''Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134"/> + :- At this point in time the Eighth was a light-weight unit operating at just above one-third of full strength, and was based on [[Franklin]].<ref name="FSWp134"/> === 2830 === === 2830 === − '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> + '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95 </ref> : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Franklin]] with an operational readiness of 59 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Franklin]] with an operational readiness of 59 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> === 2864 === === 2864 === Line 86:
Line 91: ===3050=== ===3050=== '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry RCT ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name = 20yup26/> '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry RCT ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name = 20yup26/> − :* CO: Hauptmann General [[Lisa Bortman]] <ref name = 20yup26/> + :* CO: Hauptmann General Lisa Aileen Bortman <ref name = 20yup26/> :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[La Blon]]. <ref name = 20yup26>''20 Year Update'', p. 26</ref> :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[La Blon]]. <ref name = 20yup26>''20 Year Update'', p. 26</ref> ===3054=== ===3054=== '''8th deneb Light Cavalry RCT''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name = ORp22/> '''8th deneb Light Cavalry RCT''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name = ORp22/> − :* CO: Marshal Lisa Bortman <ref name = ORp22/> + :* CO: Marshal Lisa Aileen Bortman <ref name = ORp22/> :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Kikuyu]]. <ref name = ORp22>''Objective Raids'', p. 22</ref> :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Kikuyu]]. <ref name = ORp22>''Objective Raids'', p. 22</ref> ===3062=== ===3062=== '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS86/> '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS86/> − : CO: Leutnant-General Lisa Bortman + : CO: Leutnant-General Lisa Aileen Bortman − :: Aide: [[Kommandant]] [[Uriah Jervais]] + :: Aide: [[Kommandant]] Uriah Jervais :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (3 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMFS86/> :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (3 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMFS86/> − : CO: [[Leutnant-Kommodore]] [[Bruce Dewey]] + : CO: [[Leutnant-Kommodore]] Bruce Dewey :* 22nd Deneb Air [[Wing]] :* 22nd Deneb Air [[Wing]] :* 3rd Deneb Independent Wing :* 3rd Deneb Independent Wing Line 106:
Line 111: :Note: The 4th is composed of conventional [[VTOL]] aircraft. :Note: The 4th is composed of conventional [[VTOL]] aircraft. − :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Armor Brigade''' (2 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) + :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Armor Brigade''' (2 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS86/> − : CO: [[Colonel]] [[Jean-Henri de Jeruc]]<ref name=FMFS86/> + : CO: [[Colonel]] Jean-Henri de Jeruc − :: Aide: [[Hauptmann-Kommandant]] [[Wilson Dornacher]]+ :* 3rd Deneb Light Armor: [[Leutnant-Colonel]]: Nichole Tertadian − :* 3rd Deneb Light Armor: [[Leutnant-Colonel]] [[Nichole Tertadian]]<ref name=FMFS86/> + :* 4th Deneb Light Armor: Colonel Armin Brodzller − :* 4th Deneb Light Armor: Colonel [[Armin Brodzller]]<ref name=FMFS86/> − :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Infantry Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable) + :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Infantry Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS86/> − : CO: Colonel [[Jessup Robinette]]<ref name=FMFS86/> + : CO: Colonel Jessup Robinette − :: Aide: Kommandant [[Desmond Poulakos]]<ref name=FMFS86/> + :: Aide: Kommandant Desmond Poulakos − :* 75th [[Deneb Kaitos]] Jump Infantry - Colonel [[Ignazio Fulcher]]<ref name=FMFS86/> + :* 75th [[Deneb Kaitos]] Jump Infantry - Colonel: Ignazio Fulcher − :* 80th Deneb Kaitos Jump Infantry - Colonel [[Dona Hibaki]]<ref name=FMFS86/> + :* 80th Deneb Kaitos Jump Infantry - Colonel: Dona Hibaki − − ===3067=== − '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry RCT''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:Up140/> − * CO: [[Major General]] [[Robert Suell]] − − '''Aerospace Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:Up140/> − * CO: [[Commodore]] [[Fenn PelAime]] − − '''Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:Up140/> − * CO: Major General Armin Brodzller − − '''Infantry Brigade''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM:Up140/> − * CO: [[Leftenant General]] [[Meka Chor]] − − ===3071=== − * ''[[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|Star Lord]]''-class [[JumpShip]] ''[[Pride of Argyle]]''<ref name=JHS3072>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', P. 57</ref> ===3079=== ===3079=== − '''Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry RCT ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name =“fraffs13“>'' Field Report: AFFS'' , p. 13</ref>+ After rebuilding from their early losses, the Eighth DLC was at nearly seventy percent of their pre-Jihad strength. Their participation on Terra reduced their numbers considerably, and the need to re-build the Fourth DLC also took a serious toll. The Eighth is down to one third of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name="fra13"/> − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Marlette]].<ref name=“fraffs13“/> After rebuilding from their early losses, the Eighth DLC was at nearly seventy percent of their pre-Jihad strength. Their participation on Terra reduced their numbers considerably, and the need to rebuild the Fourth DLC also took a serious toll. The Eighth is down to one third of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name="fra13"/> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== + *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + *''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' + * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)]]'' + *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' + *''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' + *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' + *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' + *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' + * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' − * ''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' − * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' − * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' − * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' [[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Deneb Light Cavalry, 08th]] [[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Deneb Light Cavalry, 08th]] [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Deneb Light Cavalry, 08th]] [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Deneb Light Cavalry, 08th]]
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| − | | Designation = | + | | Designation = 8th Deneb Light Cavalry |
| formed = [[2782]]<ref name="FSWp33"/> | | formed = [[2782]]<ref name="FSWp33"/> | ||
| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| − | | Nickname = The Green Leopards | + | | Nickname = The Green Leopards |
| Affiliation = Federated Suns | | Affiliation = Federated Suns | ||
| Parent Command = [[Deneb Light Cavalry]] | | Parent Command = [[Deneb Light Cavalry]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' was the second Deneb Light Cavalry unit created by the [[Federated Suns]]. During the [[Second Succession War|Second]] and [[Third Succession War]]s the 8th DLC spent most of its time on the offensive against the [[Capellan Confederation]]. They were effective in this role, but took serious losses.<ref name=FMFS86>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 86 | + | The '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' was the second Deneb Light Cavalry unit created by the [[Federated Suns]]. During the [[Second Succession War|Second]] and [[Third Succession War]]s the 8th DLC spent most of its time on the offensive against the [[Capellan Confederation]]. They were effective in this role, but took serious losses.<ref name=FMFS86>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 86, "8th Deneb Light Cavalry Unit Profile"</ref> |
=== Formation === | === Formation === | ||
| − | Like the [[4th Deneb Light Cavalry|Fourth]] and [[Fifth Deneb Light Cavalry]] formations, the core of the Eighth lay in the [[Thirteenth Royal French Demi-Brigade]]<ref name="FSWp33"/> a part of [[LVI Corps (Star League)|LVI Corps]], one of three Corps that formed the [[19th Army (Star League)|Nineteenth Army]]. The SLDF personnel recruited by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] to form the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth could all trace the heritage of their unit back to the ancient French Foreign Legion on [[Terra]]. The [[AFFS]] recruited the Thirteenth in [[2782]], making it one of the first SLDF formations to be recruited as the [[Terran Hegemony]] collapsed.<ref name="FSWp33">''First Succession War'', p. 33 | + | Like the [[4th Deneb Light Cavalry|Fourth]] and [[Fifth Deneb Light Cavalry]] formations, the core of the Eighth lay in the [[Thirteenth Royal French Demi-Brigade]]<ref name="FSWp33"/> a part of [[LVI Corps (Star League)|LVI Corps]], one of three Corps that formed the [[19th Army (Star League)|Nineteenth Army]]. The SLDF personnel recruited by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] to form the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth could all trace the heritage of their unit back to the ancient French Foreign Legion on [[Terra]]. The [[AFFS]] recruited the Thirteenth in [[2782]], making it one of the first SLDF formations to be recruited as the [[Terran Hegemony]] collapsed.<ref name="FSWp33">''First Succession War'', p. 33, "Those Left Behind"</ref><ref name="FM:SLDFp223">''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 223, "LVI Corps"</ref> |
===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
| − | + | A detachment of the unit used ''[[Locust]]''s at their best and worst. On the good side those units managed to flank Kurita lines and cause destruction and confusion in the rear areas, but the 3 companies were lost in an ambush of [[DCMS]] Heavy and Assault lances.<ref name=TRO3025p8>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 8 "Battle History"</ref> | |
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
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The 8th was one of the AFFS units assigned to the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. There they fought not only the [[Draconis Combine]] but anti-Davion insurgents. This brought them into contact with the [[Free Skye]] movement and [[Duke]] [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]].<ref name=FMFS86/> | The 8th was one of the AFFS units assigned to the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. There they fought not only the [[Draconis Combine]] but anti-Davion insurgents. This brought them into contact with the [[Free Skye]] movement and [[Duke]] [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]].<ref name=FMFS86/> | ||
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===FedCom Civil War=== | ===FedCom Civil War=== | ||
| − | In the late 3060's the homeworld of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was [[Kikuyu]]. There they garrisoned two main bases and tried to get their [[LAAF]] commanders to deliver parts and supplies. During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the [[6th Donegal Guards]] and [[Storm's Metal Thunder]] invaded the world.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 39</ref> The Sixth Donegal Guards overran the northern DLC base in a few hours, allowing only a few companies to escape. The rest of the Deneb Light Cavalry members (approximately half the RCT) were captured or killed.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 39</ref> Storm's Metal Thunder, supported by two armored regiments, attacked the southern DLC base. The grounded several kilometers from the base, which provided the remaining half of the DLC to organize a defense. They used their superior speed to keep the Metal Thunder off-balance and on the defensive. Eventually the Metal Thunder withdrew from their attack. The 8th DLC fought on for another two weeks but when the 6th Donegal reinforced Storm's Metal Thunder they knew it was time to leave. The Eighth fired several artillery shells filled with a | + | In the late 3060's the homeworld of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was [[Kikuyu]]. There they garrisoned two main bases and tried to get their [[LAAF]] commanders to deliver parts and supplies. During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the [[6th Donegal Guards]] and [[Storm's Metal Thunder]] invaded the world.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 39</ref> The Sixth Donegal Guards overran the northern DLC base in a few hours, allowing only a few companies to escape. The rest of the Deneb Light Cavalry members (approximately half the RCT) were captured or killed.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 39</ref> Storm's Metal Thunder, supported by two armored regiments, attacked the southern DLC base. The grounded several kilometers from the base, which provided the remaining half of the DLC to organize a defense. They used their superior speed to keep the Metal Thunder off-balance and on the defensive. Eventually the Metal Thunder withdrew from their attack. The 8th DLC fought on for another two weeks but when the 6th Donegal reinforced Storm's Metal Thunder they knew it was time to leave. The Eighth fired several artillery shells filled with a non-lethal gas compound into the Lyran lines. These shells caused a great deal of confusion among the Guard and Metal Thunder units, allowing the DLC to board its DropShips and escape.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 40</ref> |
| − | After arriving on [[Blue Hole]] the Eighth sparred with the [[3rd Alliance Guards]] for a few weeks. The arrival of Storm's Metal Thunder changed the balance of power on the world, and the DLC led the Lyran units on a months-long chase across the world. When [[Clan Jade Falcon]] forces attacked Blue Hole the DLC tried to help their former countrymen, but the Lyrans fired on them. The DLC continued their practice of remaining mobile which prevented the Falcons from destroying them. The Lyran units, by contract, were nearly destroyed by the Falcons and withdrew from the world. The DLC faced the Falcon's [[7th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|7th Talon]] and was nearly destroyed. Only the timely arrival of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]'s [[1st Wolf Legion (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|1st Wolf Legion]] saved them from destruction.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 114</ref> | + | After arriving on [[Blue Hole]] the Eighth sparred with the [[3rd Alliance Guards]] for a few weeks. The arrival of Storm's Metal Thunder changed the balance of power on the world, and the DLC led the Lyran units on a months-long chase across the world. When [[Clan Jade Falcon]] forces attacked Blue Hole the DLC tried to help their former countrymen, but the Lyrans fired on them. The DLC continued their practice of remaining mobile which prevented the Falcons from destroying them. The Lyran units, by contract, were nearly destroyed by the Falcons and withdrew from the world. The DLC faced the Falcon's [[7th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|7th Talon]] and was nearly destroyed. Only the timely arrival of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]'s [[1st Wolf Legion (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|1st Wolf Legion]] saved them from destruction.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 114</ref> |
During their trip back to the Federated Suns, the 8th would begin the rebuilding process by absorbing survivors from other destroyed units.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 130</ref> | During their trip back to the Federated Suns, the 8th would begin the rebuilding process by absorbing survivors from other destroyed units.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 130</ref> | ||
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | The [[Word of Blake]] learned that the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was planning a raid on [[Addicks]]. The Blakists struck the 8th DLC's transports as they were preparing to leave [[New Rhodes III]], destroying nearly every member of the 8th DLC. Only two battalions (one 'Mech, one [[battle armor]]) were able to escape.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 57 | + | The [[Word of Blake]] learned that the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was planning a raid on [[Addicks]]. The Blakists struck the 8th DLC's transports as they were preparing to leave [[New Rhodes III]], destroying nearly every member of the 8th DLC. Only two battalions (one 'Mech, one [[battle armor]]) were able to escape.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 57, "Blakist Task Force Foils Two Strikes in Two Weeks"</ref> The 8th Deneb Light Cavalry got their revenge however by assaulting the Sydney Australia [[Castle Brian]] in the assault on [[Terra]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> |
Upon learning that the [[4th Deneb Light Cavalry]] was still alive, the Eighth immediately moved to Deneb Kaitos to support their sister unit. After rebuilding from their early losses, the Eighth transferred several soldiers over to the rebuilding command. This allowed the Fourth to remain in place on Deneb Kaitos, but also allowed the Fourth to take a position that placed them at odds with the AFFS High Command. Until the [[Marlette Crucis March Militia]] is reconstituted, the Eighth is garrisoning [[Marlette]]<ref name="fra13">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 13</ref> | Upon learning that the [[4th Deneb Light Cavalry]] was still alive, the Eighth immediately moved to Deneb Kaitos to support their sister unit. After rebuilding from their early losses, the Eighth transferred several soldiers over to the rebuilding command. This allowed the Fourth to remain in place on Deneb Kaitos, but also allowed the Fourth to take a position that placed them at odds with the AFFS High Command. Until the [[Marlette Crucis March Militia]] is reconstituted, the Eighth is garrisoning [[Marlette]]<ref name="fra13">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 13</ref> | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' | ||
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| − | | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Laverne Denton]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HD136>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 136 ( | + | | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Laverne Denton]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HD136>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 136 (pdf version), "Clovis PDZ"</ref> |
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| − | | [[Leutnant-General]]||[[Lisa Bortman]]|| | + | | [[Leutnant-General]]||[[Lisa Aileen Bortman]]||[[3062]]<ref name=FMFS86/> |
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| − | | [[Major General]]||[[Robert Suell]]||[[3067]] - [[3079]]<ref | + | | [[Major-General]]||[[Robert Suell]]||[[3067]] - [[3079]]<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 140, "Addicks PDZ"</ref><ref name="fra13"/> |
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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| − | '''Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134 | + | '''Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> |
| − | :- At this point in time the Eighth was a light-weight unit operating at full strength, and was based on [[Hean]].<ref name="FSWp134"/> | + | :- At this point in time the Eighth was a light-weight unit operating at full strength, and was based on [[Hean]].<ref name="FSWp134"/> |
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| + | '''Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134"/> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Eighth was a light-weight unit operating at just above one-third of full strength, and was based on [[Franklin]].<ref name="FSWp134"/> | ||
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| − | '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> | + | '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95 </ref> |
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Franklin]] with an operational readiness of 59 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Franklin]] with an operational readiness of 59 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> | ||
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===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry RCT ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name = 20yup26/> | '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry RCT ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name = 20yup26/> | ||
| − | :* CO: Hauptmann General | + | :* CO: Hauptmann General Lisa Aileen Bortman <ref name = 20yup26/> |
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[La Blon]]. <ref name = 20yup26>''20 Year Update'', p. 26</ref> | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[La Blon]]. <ref name = 20yup26>''20 Year Update'', p. 26</ref> | ||
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
'''8th deneb Light Cavalry RCT''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name = ORp22/> | '''8th deneb Light Cavalry RCT''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name = ORp22/> | ||
| − | :* CO: Marshal Lisa Bortman <ref name = ORp22/> | + | :* CO: Marshal Lisa Aileen Bortman <ref name = ORp22/> |
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Kikuyu]]. <ref name = ORp22>''Objective Raids'', p. 22</ref> | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Kikuyu]]. <ref name = ORp22>''Objective Raids'', p. 22</ref> | ||
===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS86/> | '''8th Deneb Light Cavalry''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS86/> | ||
| − | : CO: Leutnant-General Lisa Bortman | + | : CO: Leutnant-General Lisa Aileen Bortman |
| − | :: Aide: [[Kommandant]] | + | :: Aide: [[Kommandant]] Uriah Jervais |
:'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (3 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMFS86/> | :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (3 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMFS86/> | ||
| − | : CO: [[Leutnant-Kommodore]] | + | : CO: [[Leutnant-Kommodore]] Bruce Dewey |
:* 22nd Deneb Air [[Wing]] | :* 22nd Deneb Air [[Wing]] | ||
:* 3rd Deneb Independent Wing | :* 3rd Deneb Independent Wing | ||
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:Note: The 4th is composed of conventional [[VTOL]] aircraft. | :Note: The 4th is composed of conventional [[VTOL]] aircraft. | ||
| − | :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Armor Brigade''' (2 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) | + | :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Armor Brigade''' (2 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS86/> |
| − | : CO: [[Colonel]] | + | : CO: [[Colonel]] Jean-Henri de Jeruc |
| − | + | :* 3rd Deneb Light Armor: [[Leutnant-Colonel]]: Nichole Tertadian | |
| − | :* 3rd Deneb Light Armor: [[Leutnant-Colonel]] | + | :* 4th Deneb Light Armor: Colonel Armin Brodzller |
| − | :* 4th Deneb Light Armor: Colonel | ||
| − | :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Infantry Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable) | + | :'''8th Deneb Light Cavalry Infantry Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS86/> |
| − | : CO: Colonel | + | : CO: Colonel Jessup Robinette |
| − | :: Aide: Kommandant | + | :: Aide: Kommandant Desmond Poulakos |
| − | :* 75th [[Deneb Kaitos]] Jump Infantry - Colonel | + | :* 75th [[Deneb Kaitos]] Jump Infantry - Colonel: Ignazio Fulcher |
| − | :* 80th Deneb Kaitos Jump Infantry - Colonel | + | :* 80th Deneb Kaitos Jump Infantry - Colonel: Dona Hibaki |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' | ||
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