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| − | | | + | | Designation = Eighth Free Worlds Legionnaires |
| − | | | + | | formed = [[3060]] |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = |
| − | | | + | | Previous Designation = |
| − | + | | Nickname = The Alpineers<ref name=FM3085p81>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 81</ref> | |
| + | | Affiliation = [[Free Worlds League]] | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Free Worlds Legionnaires]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
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| − | + | The Eighth Free Worlds Legionnaires was a [[Combined Arms]] Regimental Combat Team formation. They served as part [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]] loyal federal forces of the [[Free Worlds League]]. | |
| − | The | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | The | + | The Eighth was officially commission into service in 3061. The unit has since been reassigned to [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] as part of its garrison force as of [[3067]].<ref name=FMUp145>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 145: "8th Free Worlds Legionnaires"</ref> |
| − | In [[3072]] the Eighth Legion redeployed to fight the remains of the [[2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere]]. Though they had received a great deal of upgrades and new equipment, the Knights eluded them for several years. Eventually, however, the 8th destroyed the few surviving Knights of the Inner Sphere with some help from the [[2nd Free Worlds Legionnaires]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', pp. | + | In [[3072]] the Eighth Legion redeployed to fight the remains of the [[2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere]]. Though they had received a great deal of upgrades and new equipment, the Knights eluded them for several years. Eventually, however, the 8th destroyed the few surviving Knights of the Inner Sphere with some help from the [[2nd Free Worlds Legionnaires]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', pp. 6–7, 13</ref> Shortly thereafter, the 2nd and 8th Legions unleashed years of pent-up fury on the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[30th Division (Word of Blake)|30th Division]], destroying the unit completely on Atreus.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 14</ref> |
| − | By [[3079]] they had pledged their loyalty to the [[Marik Commonwealth]]. The unit was split between two duty stations | + | By [[3079]] they had pledged their loyalty to the [[Marik Commonwealth]]. The unit was split between two duty stations, one on [[Laureles]] and the other on [[Campbelton]].<ref name=FRFWLMp8>''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 8</ref> |
| − | In [[3085]] the Alpineers arrived on [[Manihiki]]. The vast mountain ranges available on the world were no problem for the Alpineers.<ref | + | In [[3085]] the Alpineers arrived on [[Manihiki]]. The vast mountain ranges available on the world were no problem for the Alpineers.<ref name=FM3085p81 /> |
Elements of the Eighth engaged in a raid against [[Corey]] in [[3125]]. Painted in the colors of the [[Oriente Protectorate]], they arrived on Corey and raided the [[Hollis Incorporated]] factory on the world. They captured tons of spare parts and equipment and withdrew successfully.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 8</ref> | Elements of the Eighth engaged in a raid against [[Corey]] in [[3125]]. Painted in the colors of the [[Oriente Protectorate]], they arrived on Corey and raided the [[Hollis Incorporated]] factory on the world. They captured tons of spare parts and equipment and withdrew successfully.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 8</ref> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 8th Free Worlds Legionnaires''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 8th Free Worlds Legionnaires''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[General]]||[[Beatrice Sibleyras]]||[[3067]]<ref name= FMU159>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 159 | + | | [[General]]||[[Beatrice Sibleyras]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMU159>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 159: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | General||[[Evan Hradcany]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p91>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 91 | + | | General||[[Evan Hradcany]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p91>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 91: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Eighth Free Worlds Legionnaires are highly trained in mountain fighting. As of 3085, they were also working to become proficient in airmobile operations.<ref | + | The Eighth Free Worlds Legionnaires are highly trained in mountain fighting. As of 3085, they were also working to become proficient in airmobile operations.<ref name=FM3085p81 /> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''8th Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMU159/> | '''8th Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMU159/> | ||
| − | * CO: General Beatrice Sibleyras | + | * CO: General [[Beatrice Sibleyras]] |
'''8th Legionnaires Aerospace Wing''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMU159/> | '''8th Legionnaires Aerospace Wing''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMU159/> | ||
| − | * CO: [[Commodore]] Lee Cilento | + | * CO: [[Commodore]] [[Lee Cilento]] |
| − | '''8th | + | '''8th Legionnaires Armor''' ([[Battalion]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMU159/> |
| − | * CO: [[Force Commander]] Diane Snell | + | * CO: [[Force Commander]] [[Diane Snell]] |
'''8th Legionnaires, Alpha Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMU159/> | '''8th Legionnaires, Alpha Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMU159/> | ||
| − | * CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Porter McNab | + | * CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Porter McNab]] |
'''8th Legionnaires, Beta Infantry''' (Battalion/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMU159/> | '''8th Legionnaires, Beta Infantry''' (Battalion/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMU159/> | ||
| − | * CO: Lieutenant Colonel Evan Hradcany | + | * CO: Lieutenant Colonel [[Evan Hradcany]] |
===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
| − | The fighting of the [[Jihad]] reduced the Eighth Legionnaires strength by forty five percent.<ref name= | + | '''Eighth Free Worlds Legionnaires ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FRFWLMp8 /> |
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Laureles]] and [[Campbelton]].<ref name=FRFWLMp8/> The fighting of the [[Jihad]] reduced the Eighth Legionnaires strength by forty five percent.<ref name=FRFWLMp8/> | ||
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
| − | '''8th Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p91/> | + | '''8th Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p91/> |
* CO: General Evan Hradcany | * CO: General Evan Hradcany | ||
'''8th Legionnaires Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p91/> | '''8th Legionnaires Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p91/> | ||
| − | * CO: [[Captain]] Driscoe Aveskamp | + | * CO: [[Captain]] [[Driscoe Aveskamp]] |
| − | '''8th Legionnaires Armor''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p91/> | + | '''8th Legionnaires Armor''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p91/> |
| − | * CO: Lieutenant Colonel Iuppiter Stieber | + | * CO: Lieutenant Colonel [[Iuppiter Stieber]] |
| − | '''8th Legionnaires Infantry''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p91/> | + | '''8th Legionnaires Infantry''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p91/> |
| − | * CO: Lieutenant Colonel Samu Razlcka | + | * CO: Lieutenant Colonel [[Samu Razlcka]] |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Report: FWLM]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' |
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[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Legionnaires, 8th]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Legionnaires, 8th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:49, 13 February 2024
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| Eighth Free Worlds Legionnaires | |
| Formed | 3060 |
| Nickname | The Alpineers[1] |
| Affiliation | Free Worlds League |
| Parent Command | Free Worlds Legionnaires |
The Eighth Free Worlds Legionnaires was a Combined Arms Regimental Combat Team formation. They served as part Captain-General Thomas Marik loyal federal forces of the Free Worlds League.
Contents
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
The Eighth was officially commission into service in 3061. The unit has since been reassigned to Atreus as part of its garrison force as of 3067.[2]
In 3072 the Eighth Legion redeployed to fight the remains of the 2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere. Though they had received a great deal of upgrades and new equipment, the Knights eluded them for several years. Eventually, however, the 8th destroyed the few surviving Knights of the Inner Sphere with some help from the 2nd Free Worlds Legionnaires.[3] Shortly thereafter, the 2nd and 8th Legions unleashed years of pent-up fury on the Word of Blake's 30th Division, destroying the unit completely on Atreus.[4]
By 3079 they had pledged their loyalty to the Marik Commonwealth. The unit was split between two duty stations, one on Laureles and the other on Campbelton.[5]
In 3085 the Alpineers arrived on Manihiki. The vast mountain ranges available on the world were no problem for the Alpineers.[1]
Elements of the Eighth engaged in a raid against Corey in 3125. Painted in the colors of the Oriente Protectorate, they arrived on Corey and raided the Hollis Incorporated factory on the world. They captured tons of spare parts and equipment and withdrew successfully.[6]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 8th Free Worlds Legionnaires | |||
| General | Beatrice Sibleyras | 3067[7] | |
| General | Evan Hradcany | 3085[8] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Eighth Free Worlds Legionnaires are highly trained in mountain fighting. As of 3085, they were also working to become proficient in airmobile operations.[1]
Composition History[edit]
3067[edit]
8th Free Worlds Legionnaires (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[7]
- CO: General Beatrice Sibleyras
8th Legionnaires Aerospace Wing (Wing/Regular/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Commodore Lee Cilento
8th Legionnaires Armor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[7]
8th Legionnaires, Alpha Infantry (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[7]
8th Legionnaires, Beta Infantry (Battalion/Green/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Evan Hradcany
3079[edit]
Eighth Free Worlds Legionnaires (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[5]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Laureles and Campbelton.[5] The fighting of the Jihad reduced the Eighth Legionnaires strength by forty five percent.[5]
3085[edit]
8th Free Worlds Legionnaires (Veteran/Reliable)[8]
- CO: General Evan Hradcany
8th Legionnaires Aerospace (Wing/Regular/Reliable)[8]
8th Legionnaires Armor (Regular/Questionable)[8]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Iuppiter Stieber
8th Legionnaires Infantry (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Samu Razlcka
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Field Manual: 3085, p. 81
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 145: "8th Free Worlds Legionnaires"
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, pp. 6–7, 13
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, p. 14
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Field Report: FWLM, p. 8
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, p. 8
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Field Manual: Updates, p. 159: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 91: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"