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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]] and [[Third Succession War]] the 8th DLC spent most of its time attacking the [[Capellan Confederation]]. They were effective in this role, but took serious losses.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 88</ref> | |
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
The 8th Deneb Light Cavalry spent the [[Fourth Succession War]] garrisoning [[Algol]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> | The 8th Deneb Light Cavalry spent the [[Fourth Succession War]] garrisoning [[Algol]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> | ||
===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
− | + | 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>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 88</ref> | |
===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
− | As of [[3062]] the commanding officer was [[Leutnant-General]] Lisa Aileen Bortman. | + | As of [[3062]] the commanding officer was [[Leutnant-General]] Lisa Aileen Bortman.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 88</ref> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
− | + | The 8th DLC, in addition to the hit-and-run tactics of all Deneb Light Cavalry units, was skilled in guerrilla operations.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 88</ref> | |
==Composition== | ==Composition== |
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Contents
History
The 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was the second Deneb Light Cavalry unit created by the Federated Suns. During the Second Succession War and Third Succession War the 8th DLC spent most of its time attacking the Capellan Confederation. They were effective in this role, but took serious losses.[1]
Fourth Succession War
The 8th Deneb Light Cavalry spent the Fourth Succession War garrisoning Algol.[2]
War of 3039
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.[3]
Clan Invasion
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FedCom Civil War
The homeworld of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was Kikuyu.
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Jihad
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Officers
As of 3062 the commanding officer was Leutnant-General Lisa Aileen Bortman.[4]
Tactics
The 8th DLC, in addition to the hit-and-run tactics of all Deneb Light Cavalry units, was skilled in guerrilla operations.[5]
Composition
3062
8th Deneb Light Cavalry (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)
- CO: Lt. General Lisa Aileen Bortman
8th Deneb Light Cavalry Aerospace Brigade (3 Wings)
- CO: Leutnant-Kommodore Bruce Dewey
- 22nd Deneb Air Wing
- 3rd Deneb Independent Wing
- 4th Deneb Independent Wing - The 4th is composed of conventional VTOL aircraft.
8th Deneb Light Cavalry Armor Brigade (2 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Colonel Jean-Henri de Jeruc
- 3rd Deneb Light Armor - Leutnant-Colonel: Nichole Tertadian
- 4th Deneb Light Armor - Colonel: Armin Brodzller
8th Deneb Light Cavalry Infantry Brigade (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)
- CO: Colonel Jessup Robinette
- 75th Deneb Kaitos Jump Infantry - Colonel: Ignazio Fulcher
- 80th Deneb Kaitos Jump Infantry - Colonel: Dona Hibaki
Notes
References
- Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 85 - "Unit Profile"