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8th Dieron Regulars

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History

History

Formation

4th Succession War

Ronin Wars

War of 3039

Clan Invasion

Operation Bulldog

On Meinacos the assaulting 267th Battle Cluster of the Smoke Jaguars had no change against the combined might of 5 refiments which includes the 8th Dieron Regulars + St. Ives Cheveau Legers + 1st Canopian Cuirassiers + 11th Alshain Avengers + 7th Pesht Regulars.

Dominion War

The unit were held in reserve to counter any enemy movement with full force.

Federated Suns Incursion

The command secure the draconis territory should the incursion of duke's Sandoval go deeper in the Combine.

Jihad

Only one of two DCMS units that fought alongside Clan Ghost Bear forces on Dieron in 3077, the 8th Dieron Regulars took heavy damage during the combat drop. Ignoring their losses the 8th forced open the doors of Fortress Dieron, allowing the Ghost Bear's Alpha Galaxy to take the fortress.[1]

Officers

Tai-sa Jerry Simms was the commanding officer of the 8th Dieron Regulars in 3077.

Tactics

The 8th Dieron Regulars were skilled in night fighting.The regiment is splitted in 3 equal force. 2 BAttlions attackes in company strength from different direction, because the reserve unit deliver the final blow.[2]

The special operations infantry is skilled to eliminate HQ, use sophisticated equipment to point targets for missile artillery and are well known of their extensive use of demolitions.

Composition

3059

  • 8th Dieron Regulars (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)
The unit is made mainly of medium Mechs and had received 12 Omnimechs. A large portion of the regiment is upgraded.
  • 8th Dieron Regulars Aerospace (1 Wing/Veteran/Reliable)
Only a new attachement, the fighters build a good reliationship to the other units of the battle group.
  • 111th Dieron Heavy Armor (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)
The armor supporting units hade changed in the past decades routinely, but the 111th Dieron will be attached permanently.
  • 8th Dieron Regulars Infantry, Carmens Commando (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)
The CO is a former special ops an trained its command unit in such field with success.

3067

References

  1. Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 6, 8th Dieron Regulars
  2. Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 6, 8th Dieron regulars

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