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| image = [[File:Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers) logo.svg|150px]] | | image = [[File:Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers) logo.svg|150px]] | ||
| Designation = Alpha Regiment | | Designation = Alpha Regiment | ||
− | | Formed = | + | | Formed = |
− | | Disbanded = | + | | Disbanded = |
− | | Previous Designation = | + | | Previous Designation = |
| Nickname = The Concrete Crushers | | Nickname = The Concrete Crushers | ||
| Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] | | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] | ||
| Parent Command = [[12th Vegan Rangers]] | | Parent Command = [[12th Vegan Rangers]] | ||
− | | Sub-Command = | + | | Sub-Command = |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Twelve Vegan Rangers' Alpha Regiment traces its history back to the original unit that helped [[Duke]] Lawrence Nelson reclaim his homeworld. They have fought in some of the most important campaigns of the Succession Wars. | The Twelve Vegan Rangers' Alpha Regiment traces its history back to the original unit that helped [[Duke]] Lawrence Nelson reclaim his homeworld. They have fought in some of the most important campaigns of the Succession Wars. | ||
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===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
− | At the end of the [[Third Succession War]] they fought on [[Galtor III]] as the main force of the [[AFFS]] forces defending the planet.<ref name=FMMR108/> The unit suffered 45 | + | At the end of the [[Third Succession War]] they fought on [[Galtor III]] as the main force of the [[AFFS]] forces defending the planet.<ref name=FMMR108/> The unit suffered 45% casualties during the operation,<ref name=TGCp45/> and after the campaign It was sent to [[Verde]] for rest and refit.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 13 "IN THE BEAR'S DEN"</ref> |
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
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Traditionally the commander of Alpha Regiment commands the entire 12th Vegan Rangers brigade. | Traditionally the commander of Alpha Regiment commands the entire 12th Vegan Rangers brigade. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
− | |- | + | |- |
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
− | + | Alpha Regiment specializes in urban assault and defense, but are also adept all-rounders as befits their elite status. The Rangers of Alpha take precautions to minimize collateral damage and civilian casualties when fighting in cities, choosing to fight their engagements in industrial zones, spaceports, or empty highways when possible. During the [[FedCom Civil War]], they adapted to the technique of using rapid hot drops to surprise and flank their enemies.<ref name=FMMR108/> | |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
− | The techs can repair all | + | The techs can repair all damage that can occur. |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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<u>Regment TO&E</u> | <u>Regment TO&E</u> | ||
− | + | * '''Regimental BattleGroup''': | |
− | + | **Assault 'Mech Lance (Elite, Reinforced) | |
− | :; Hoover Recovery: ( | + | **Assault 'Mech Lance (Elite) |
− | :; Tracked Company: ( | + | **Heavy 'Mech Lance (Elite) |
− | :; DropShip Defense: ( | + | **[[Combat Vehicle|Truck]] [[company]] |
+ | |||
+ | * '''Merino's Squadron''': | ||
+ | **Heavy Aerospace Flight (Elite) | ||
+ | **Light Aerospace Flight (Elite) | ||
+ | **Light Aerospace Flight (Elite) | ||
+ | |||
+ | :; Hoover Recovery: (armor company) | ||
+ | :; Tracked Company: (armor) | ||
+ | :; DropShip Defense: (2x 'Mech lances and one armor lance) | ||
:; Bragg's [[Battalion]] | :; Bragg's [[Battalion]] | ||
:* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech) | :* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech) | ||
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'''Alpha Regiment''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p141/> | '''Alpha Regiment''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p141/> | ||
:*CO: [[Margrave]] [[Sheridan Douglass]] | :*CO: [[Margrave]] [[Sheridan Douglass]] | ||
− | :*Base: [[Campertown]] | + | :*Base: [[Campertown]]<ref name = HWo3039p141>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 141 ''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 141</ref> |
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
− | '''Alpha Regiment ''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable) <ref name = 20yup23/> | + | '''Alpha Regiment ''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name = 20yup23/> |
− | :* CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]] <ref name = 20yup23/> | + | :* CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]]<ref name = 20yup23/> |
− | :*Base: | + | :*Base: [[Campertown]]<ref name = 20yup23>''20 Year Update'', p. 23</ref> |
− | + | ||
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
− | '''Alpha Regiment''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable) | + | '''Alpha Regiment''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name = ORp17/> |
− | :* CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]] <ref name = ORp17/> | + | :* CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]]<ref name = ORp17/> |
− | :*Base: [[Campertown]] | + | :*Base: [[Campertown]]<ref name = ORp17>''Objective Raids'', p. 17</ref> |
===3059=== | ===3059=== | ||
− | '''Alpha Regiment ''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable) <ref name= FMMercsp108/> | + | '''Alpha Regiment ''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name= FMMercsp108/> |
− | :*CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]] <ref name= FMMercsp108/> | + | :*CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]]<ref name= FMMercsp108/> |
− | :*Base: [[New Aragon]]. <ref name = FMMercsp108 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 108</ref> | + | :*Base: [[New Aragon]].<ref name = FMMercsp108 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 108</ref> |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''Alpha Regiment''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMMR108>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 108 - "Unit Profile"</ref> | '''Alpha Regiment''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMMR108>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 108 - "Unit Profile"</ref> | ||
:* CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]] | :* CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]] | ||
− | :* XO: [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] Margaret Smythe | + | :* XO: [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] Margaret Smythe |
:; First Battalion | :; First Battalion | ||
:*CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]] | :*CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]] | ||
− | :Note: | + | :Note: First Battalion fields mostly heavy and assault 'Mechs and is led by the Regimental Commander. |
:; Second Battalion | :; Second Battalion | ||
:*CO: [[Major]] Chris Jenkins | :*CO: [[Major]] Chris Jenkins | ||
− | :Note: | + | :Note: Second Battalion does not maintain a specialty, and utilizes 'Mechs of all weight classes. |
:; Third Battalion | :; Third Battalion | ||
:*CO: [[Major]] John McCulloch | :*CO: [[Major]] John McCulloch | ||
− | :Note: | + | :Note: Third Battalion specializes in jump-capable 'Mechs that are over 50 tons. |
'''First Vegan Attack Wing''' (1 [[Wing]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMR108/> | '''First Vegan Attack Wing''' (1 [[Wing]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMR108/> | ||
:*CO: [[Major]] Hrothgar Greene | :*CO: [[Major]] Hrothgar Greene | ||
− | :Note: | + | :Note: All three squadrons (White, Grey, and Black) field medium fighters like the ''[[Corsair (Aerospace Fighter class)|Corsair]]''. |
'''First Vegan Armored Regiment''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMR108/> | '''First Vegan Armored Regiment''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMR108/> | ||
:*CO: [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] Iain Mullaley | :*CO: [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] Iain Mullaley | ||
− | :Note: | + | :Note: All three battalions of the First have two heavy armor companies and one light armor company each. |
==Individual Combat units== | ==Individual Combat units== | ||
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==Game Rules== | ==Game Rules== | ||
===Historical Turning Points: Galtor=== | ===Historical Turning Points: Galtor=== | ||
− | The | + | The Twelfth Vegan Rangers' Alpha Regiment gains a +2 to Initiative when fighting in darkness. They also ignore the standard +2 penalty to To-Hit numbers when fighting in the dark.<ref name=HTPGp7>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 7 "Alpha Regiment, Twelfth Vegan Rangers"</ref> |
</div> | </div> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Combat Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | ||
− | |||
* ''[[The Galtor Campaign]]'' | * ''[[The Galtor Campaign]]'' | ||
− | |||
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
− | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
+ | |||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Vegan Rangers, 12th Alpha]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Vegan Rangers, 12th Alpha]] |
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Alpha Regiment | |
Nickname | The Concrete Crushers |
Affiliation | Mercenary |
Parent Command | 12th Vegan Rangers |
Contents
History[edit]
The Twelve Vegan Rangers' Alpha Regiment traces its history back to the original unit that helped Duke Lawrence Nelson reclaim his homeworld. They have fought in some of the most important campaigns of the Succession Wars.
Third Succession War[edit]
At the end of the Third Succession War they fought on Galtor III as the main force of the AFFS forces defending the planet.[1] The unit suffered 45% casualties during the operation,[2] and after the campaign It was sent to Verde for rest and refit.[3]
Fourth Succession War[edit]
During the Fourth Succession War the Twelfth assisted the Davion Light Guards during their assault on St. Andre.[1]
War of 3039[edit]
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Clan Invasion[edit]
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FedCom Civil War[edit]
During the FedCom Civil War Alpha Regiment inflicted heavy casualties on the 3rd FedCom RCT before jumping to Algol to assist the other Vegan Ranger regiments. They destroyed the defending Tikonov Republican Guards on that world, and then redeployed to Addicks to force the 10th Ghost and 12th Ghost off-world.[1]
Jihad[edit]
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Officers[edit]
Traditionally the commander of Alpha Regiment commands the entire 12th Vegan Rangers brigade.
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers) | |||
Duke | Lawrence Helmund Nelson | 2829 | |
General | Margrave Sheridan Douglass | 3024 - 3048[4][5] | |
General | Tom Stancel | 3048 - 3067[5][1] | |
General | Miller al-Nahib | 3085 - 3116 | |
General | Della al-Nahib | 3116 - 3145 |
Tactics[edit]
Alpha Regiment specializes in urban assault and defense, but are also adept all-rounders as befits their elite status. The Rangers of Alpha take precautions to minimize collateral damage and civilian casualties when fighting in cities, choosing to fight their engagements in industrial zones, spaceports, or empty highways when possible. During the FedCom Civil War, they adapted to the technique of using rapid hot drops to surprise and flank their enemies.[1]
Support[edit]
The techs can repair all damage that can occur.
Composition History[edit]
3024[edit]
Alpha Regiment (Elite/Reliable)[6][2]
- CO: Margrave Sheridan Douglass
- Base: Edwards
Regment TO&E
- Regimental BattleGroup:
- Merino's Squadron:
- Heavy Aerospace Flight (Elite)
- Light Aerospace Flight (Elite)
- Light Aerospace Flight (Elite)
- Hoover Recovery
- (armor company)
- Tracked Company
- (armor)
- DropShip Defense
- (2x 'Mech lances and one armor lance)
- Bragg's Battalion
- Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
- Cullom's Company ('Mech)
- O'Donnell's Company ('Mech)
- Summer's Company ('Mech)
- Johnston's Battalion
- Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
- Brennon's Company ('Mech)
- Mandell's Company ('Mech)
- Dargis' Company ('Mech)
- McCulloch's Battalion
- Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
- Murphy's Company ('Mech)
- Kellem's Company ('Mech)
- O'Toole's Company ('Mech)
3040[edit]
Alpha Regiment (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Margrave Sheridan Douglass
- Base: Campertown[7]
3050[edit]
Alpha Regiment (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[8]
- CO: General Tom Stancel[8]
- Base: Campertown[8]
3054[edit]
Alpha Regiment (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[9]
- CO: General Tom Stancel[9]
- Base: Campertown[9]
3059[edit]
Alpha Regiment (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[10]
- CO: General Tom Stancel[10]
- Base: New Aragon.[10]
3067[edit]
Alpha Regiment (1 Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[1]
- CO: General Tom Stancel
- XO: Lieutenant-Colonel Margaret Smythe
- First Battalion
- CO: General Tom Stancel
- Note: First Battalion fields mostly heavy and assault 'Mechs and is led by the Regimental Commander.
- Second Battalion
- CO: Major Chris Jenkins
- Note: Second Battalion does not maintain a specialty, and utilizes 'Mechs of all weight classes.
- Third Battalion
- CO: Major John McCulloch
- Note: Third Battalion specializes in jump-capable 'Mechs that are over 50 tons.
First Vegan Attack Wing (1 Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[1]
- CO: Major Hrothgar Greene
- Note: All three squadrons (White, Grey, and Black) field medium fighters like the Corsair.
First Vegan Armored Regiment (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Lieutenant-Colonel Iain Mullaley
- Note: All three battalions of the First have two heavy armor companies and one light armor company each.
Individual Combat units[edit]
Alpha Regiment, commanded by Margrave Douglass during The Galtor Campaign, is a very traditional Elite Assault Regiment combining 'Mechs and Hover/Tracked Vehicles with independent Aerospace/Dropship support.
- Regimental Battlegroup: 2 assault lances (elite), heavy lance (elite), 4 vehicle lances
- Marino's Air Squadron: Heavy wing (elite), 2 Light wings (elite)
- Hover vehicle recovery company, tracked vehicle company
- DropShip defense company: Assault lance (veteran), medium lance (elite), support vehicles
- Bragg's Battalion: Battalion HQ - 1 heavy lance (elite)
- Bragg's Battalion: Cullom's Company - 2 assault lances, heavy lance (all elite)
- Bragg's Battalion: O'Donnell's Company - 2 heavy lances (1 elite, 1 veteran), medium lance (veteran)
- Bragg's Battalion: Summer's Company - 3 medium lances (2 veteran, 1 regular)
- Johnston's Battalion: Battalion HQ - 1 medium lance (elite)
- Johnston's Battalion: Brennon's Company - 1 assault lance, 2 heavy lances (all elite)
- Johnston's Battalion: Mandell's Company - 2 heavy lances, 1 light lance (all veteran)
- Johnston's Battalion: Dargis's Company - 3 medium lances (all veteran)
- McCulloch's Battalion: Battalion HQ - 1 heavy lance (elite)
- McCulloch's Battalion: Murphy's Company - 1 assault lance, 2 heavy lances (all elite)
- McCulloch's Battalion: Kellem's Company - 1 heavy lance (veteran), 2 light lances (regular)
- McCulloch's Battalion: O'Toole's Company - 2 medium lances (regular), 1 light lance (veteran)
Game Rules[edit]
Historical Turning Points: Galtor[edit]
The Twelfth Vegan Rangers' Alpha Regiment gains a +2 to Initiative when fighting in darkness. They also ignore the standard +2 penalty to To-Hit numbers when fighting in the dark.[11]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 108 - "Unit Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Galtor Campaign, p. 45-46 "12th Vegan Rangers, Alpha Regiment"
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 13 "IN THE BEAR'S DEN"
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 107 12th Vegan Rangers
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Combat Manual: Mercenaries, p. 70, 12th Vegan Rangers
- ↑ The Galtor Campaign, p. 13 "Phase One Units"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 141 Historical: War of 3039, p. 141
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 20 Year Update, p. 23
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Objective Raids, p. 17
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 108
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 7 "Alpha Regiment, Twelfth Vegan Rangers"