8th Deneb Light Cavalry
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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
In the late 3060's the homeworld of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was Kikuyu. During the FedCom Civil War, the 6th Donegal Guards and 8th DLC came to blows. Between the Guard's attack and their chronic maintenance problems, the 8th DLC took serious losses. They were able to evacuate to Blue Hole, but the unit was effectively destroyed by Clan Jade Falcon forces on that world. During the trip to the Federated Suns, the 8th would begin the rebuilding process by absorbing survivors from other destroyed units.[4]
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.[5]
Officers
As of 3062 the commanding officer was Leutnant-General Lisa Aileen Bortman.[6] In 3067, Major-General Robert Suell was the commanding officer.[7]
Tactics
The 8th DLC, in addition to the hit-and-run tactics of all Deneb Light Cavalry units, was skilled in guerrilla operations.[8]
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. 88
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 11
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 88
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 130
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 57, "Blakist Task Force Foils Two Strikes in Two Weeks"
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 88
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 140, "Addicks PDZ"
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 88
- Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 85 - "Unit Profile"