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Line 1: {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand − | image = [[Image:Chesterton Regulars -Brigade logo.png|191px|Brigade Insignia of the Chesterton Reserves]] + | image = [[Image: Chesterton Regulars.png|150px]] | Designation = Ariana Grenadiers | Designation = Ariana Grenadiers − | Formed = ca. [[2752]]–[[2760]]<ref name=HLp83>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 83: "Ariana Grenadier Unit Profile.</ref> + | Formed = ca. [[2752]] - [[2760]]<ref name=HLp83>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 83, "Ariana Grenadier Unit Profile.</ref> | Disbanded = | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = − | Nickname = Men of Harlech<ref name=fr2765cc10>''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 10</ref> + | Nickname = Men of Harlech<ref name=fr2765cc10>''Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation'', p. 10</ref> | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] | Parent Command = [[Chesterton Reserves]] | Parent Command = [[Chesterton Reserves]] Line 15:
Line 15: The '''Ariana Grenadiers''' were founded by the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] in the wake of the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] by the [[Star League]] council in [[2572]], a decision that allowed the various [[Great House]]s to significantly expand their military forces. The Grenadiers were an experienced unit from the outset, having been created by merging a number of home guard troops from the Tikonov region with expatriate free companies from the Chesterton worlds. The Ariana Grenadiers proved their worth when they repulsed an [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] attack on the capital of [[Halloran V]] in [[2761]].<ref name=fr2765cc10/> The '''Ariana Grenadiers''' were founded by the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] in the wake of the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] by the [[Star League]] council in [[2572]], a decision that allowed the various [[Great House]]s to significantly expand their military forces. The Grenadiers were an experienced unit from the outset, having been created by merging a number of home guard troops from the Tikonov region with expatriate free companies from the Chesterton worlds. The Ariana Grenadiers proved their worth when they repulsed an [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] attack on the capital of [[Halloran V]] in [[2761]].<ref name=fr2765cc10/> − By [[2765]] the Ariana Grenadiers were the preeminent fighting force of the [[Chesterton Reserves]] [[brigade]], a battle-hardened unit that had earned the enmity of the [[Federated Suns]]; the Federated Suns regarded the Grenadiers as rebels and had made demands for many of the Grenadiers' personnel to be turned over to the Federated Suns to face criminal charges.<ref name=fr2765cc10/> + By [[2765]] the Ariana Grenadiers were the pre-eminent fighting force of the [[Chesterton Reserves]] [[brigade]], a battle-hardened unit that had earned the enmity of the [[Federated Suns]]; the Federated Suns regarded the Grenadiers as rebels and had made demands for many of the Grenadiers' personnel to be turned over to the Federated Suns to face criminal charges.<ref name=fr2765cc10/> The Grenadiers participated in the capture of [[Demeter]] from [[House Davion]] in 2765. They successfully defended against FedSuns incursions against House Liao's food producing planets in the Prefecture's [[Coreward]] worlds. The Grenadiers participated in the capture of [[Demeter]] from [[House Davion]] in 2765. They successfully defended against FedSuns incursions against House Liao's food producing planets in the Prefecture's [[Coreward]] worlds. Line 24:
Line 24: ===Early Succession Wars=== ===Early Succession Wars=== − When news of the massacre on [[Kentares IV]] touched off a wave of AFFS attacks throughout the local region, [[Ronel]] became a flashpoint for conflict, a decade after its capture by Capellan forces. This time, it was the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] who invaded. The [[Thirty-fifth Dieron Regulars]] landed on Ronel in March, facing off against the Ariana Grenadiers and two supporting [[regiment]]s of sealed armor. The Grenadiers were still acclimatizing to Ronel, which had a higher gravity than their previous posting, Demeter, as well as being a much more desolate planet. When the Dieron Regulars struck at the Grenadiers in the gnarled forests near the city of Lenor, the Grenadiers found themselves mired in confusion and badly disorientated by the mix of smokescreen and incendiary munitions used by the Regulars' artillery support. The Grenadiers became scattered, and the Regulars launched air strikes against the supporting armor forces; with half of the armor wiped out, the Grenadiers attempted to pull back and rally, only to find that their scattered ranks had been reduced to little more than a [[battalion]] of [['Mech]]s. The Regulars continued to press the Grenadiers, turning their retreat into a rout; when the Grenadiers evacuated by [[DropShip]], the CCAF initially listed the regiment as having been destroyed, but enough forces survived the evacuation to allow the regiment to be reconstituted later. In addition to those survivors who made it away by DropShip, almost a battalion of armor and 'Mechs had been left behind during the frantic retreat; under pressure from the victorious Combine forces, and convinced that they had been shipped to Ronel as sacrificial lambs, the survivors on Ronel abandoned the CCAF and formed a new mercenary unit, the [[Bad Dream]], accepting an immediate contract from the [[DCMS]].<ref name="FSWp82">''First Succession War'', p. 82: "Caught In The Capellan Crossfire"</ref><ref>''First Succession War'', p. 35</ref> + When news of the massacre on [[Kentares IV]] touched off a wave of AFFS attacks throughout the local region, [[Ronel]] became a flashpoint for conflict, a decade after its capture by Capellan forces. This time, it was the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] who invaded. The [[Thirty-fifth Dieron Regulars]] landed on Ronel in March, facing off against the Ariana Grenadiers and two supporting [[regiment]]s of sealed armor. The Grenadiers were still acclimatizing to Ronel, which had a higher gravity than their previous posting, Demeter, as well as being a much more desolate planet. When the Dieron Regulars struck at the Grenadiers in the gnarled forests near the city of Lenor, the Grenadiers found themselves mired in confusion and badly disorientated by the mix of smokescreen and incendiary munitions used by the Regulars' artillery support. The Grenadiers became scattered, and the Regulars launched air strikes against the supporting armor forces; with half of the armor wiped out, the Grenadiers attempted to pull back and rally, only to find that their scattered ranks had been reduced to little more than a [[battalion]] of [['Mech]]s. The Regulars continued to press the Grenadiers, turning their retreat into a rout; when the Grenadiers evacuated by [[DropShip]], the CCAF initially listed the regiment as having been destroyed, but enough forces survived the evacuation to allow the regiment to be reconstituted later. In addition to those survivors who made it away by DropShip, almost a battalion of armor and 'Mechs had been left behind during the frantic retreat; under pressure from the victorious Combine forces, and convinced that they had been shipped to Ronel as sacrificial lambs, the survivors on Ronel abandoned the CCAF and formed a new mercenary unit, the [[Bad Dream]], accepting an immediate contract from the [[DCMS]].<ref name="FSWp82">''First Succession War'', p. 82, "Caught In The Capellan Crossfire"</ref><ref>''First Succession War (Source Book)'', p. 35</ref> In [[2788]] the Ariana Grenadiers were sent to raid the world of [[Tyrfing]]'s SLDF storage depots. There they attacked and were attacked by units from every Successor State. The extensive use of chemical weapons resulted in the deaths of most of the Grenadiers vehicle crews.<ref name=TP:Tp9/> In [[2788]] the Ariana Grenadiers were sent to raid the world of [[Tyrfing]]'s SLDF storage depots. There they attacked and were attacked by units from every Successor State. The extensive use of chemical weapons resulted in the deaths of most of the Grenadiers vehicle crews.<ref name=TP:Tp9/> − The Ariana Grenadiers and [[4th Tau Ceti Rangers]] attacked [[Demeter]], taking the world in December. This fighting inflicted minor damage on the Lycomb-Davion IntroTech aerospace plant.<ref>''First Succession War'', p. 81</ref> + The Ariana Grenadiers and [[4th Tau Ceti Rangers]] attacked [[Demeter]], taking the world in December. This fighting inflicted minor damage on the Lycomb-Davion IntroTech aerospace plant.<ref>''First Succession War (Source Book)'', p. 81</ref> − Later in the First Succession War, the Grenadiers were reorganized and given additional firepower, which included captured ''[[Marauder]]''s and specially trained [[Jump Infantry|Jump Troops]]. In this period, the Grenadiers were successful in raiding a fuel depot on [[Lee]] in [[2812]].<ref name=HLp83/> + Later in the First Succession War, the Grenadiers were re-organized and given additional fire-power, which included captured ''[[Marauder]]''s and specially trained [[Jump Infantry|Jump Troops]]. In this period, the Grenadiers were successful in raiding a fuel depot on [[Lee]] in [[2812]].<ref name=HLp83/> During the [[Second Succession War]] in [[2874]] the Grenadiers' station on [[Ingersoll]] was devastated in a surprise attack by the [[Free Worlds Guards]]. The unit was rescued by the timely arrival of [[Warrior House Ijori]] which saved the world from occupation. However, the unit's heavy artillery was lost in the battle.<ref name=HLp83/> During the [[Second Succession War]] in [[2874]] the Grenadiers' station on [[Ingersoll]] was devastated in a surprise attack by the [[Free Worlds Guards]]. The unit was rescued by the timely arrival of [[Warrior House Ijori]] which saved the world from occupation. However, the unit's heavy artillery was lost in the battle.<ref name=HLp83/> ===Late Succession Wars Era and Destruction=== ===Late Succession Wars Era and Destruction=== − The unit was stationed on [[New Hessen]] between [[2998]] and [[3007]] when House Davion's [[Deneb Light Cavalry]] conducted a series of raids during the Grenadiers' defense of the planet. Near the end of this time, the poor performance of the Grenadiers' [[aerospace fighter]] force caused the unit problems, but the coordinated action by the infantry and ''Panther'' BattleMechs was able to successfully fend off the Light Cav's attack.<ref name=HLp83/> + The unit was stationed on [[New Hessen]] between [[2998]] and [[3007]] when House Davion's [[Deneb Light Cavalry]] conducted a series of raids during the Grenadiers' defense of the planet. Near the end of this time, the Grenadiers [[Aerospace Fighter]] force's poor performance caused the unit problems but its infantry and ''Panther'' BattleMechs coordinated action was able to successfully fend of the Light Cav's attack.<ref name=HLp83/> − In the [[Fourth Succession War]], the unit was destroyed in their failed defense of [[Tikonov]]. + In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the unit was destroyed in their failed defense of [[Tikonov]]. ==Officers== ==Officers== {| 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 Line 59:
Line 59: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===2765=== ===2765=== − '''Ariana Grenadiers''' + * '''Ariana Grenadiers''' :- At this point the Ariana Grenadiers were a fanatically loyal veteran [[BattleMech]] regiment assigned to the world of [[Almach]].<ref name=fr2765cc10/> :- At this point the Ariana Grenadiers were a fanatically loyal veteran [[BattleMech]] regiment assigned to the world of [[Almach]].<ref name=fr2765cc10/> − === 2786–2821 === + === 2786 === − '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"</ref> + '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War (Source Book)'', p. 135, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"</ref> − :- At this point in time the Grenadiers were a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on Almach.<ref name="FSWp135"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at half strength and was stationed on Oli.<ref name="FSWp135"/> + :- At this point in time the Grenadiers were a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on Almach.<ref name="FSWp135"/> + + === 2821 === + '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135"/> + :- At this point in time the Grenadiers were a medium-weight regiment operating at half strength and was stationed on Oli.<ref name="FSWp135"/> === 2830 === === 2830 === − '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> + '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95 </ref> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Anaea]] with an operational readiness of 74 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Anaea]] with an operational readiness of 74 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp95/> === 2864 === === 2864 === − '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp95/> + '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Bell]] with an operational readiness of 30 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Bell]] with an operational readiness of 30 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp95/> === 2864 === === 2864 === − '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp95/> + '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> − : Note: At this point in time medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Bell]] with an operational readiness of 30 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> + : Note: At this point in time medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Bell]] with an operational readiness of 30 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp95/> ===3025=== ===3025=== * '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=HLp83/> * '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=HLp83/> :* CO: Colonel Rudolph Baxter :* CO: Colonel Rudolph Baxter − :* 1st Battalion: [[Major]] [[Athena Culaincourt]] + :* 1st Battalion: [[Major]] Athena Culaincort − :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tikonov]].<ref name=HLTCCp105>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105</ref> + :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tikonov]]. <ref name=HLCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105 </ref> + + <div class="gamerules"> + ==Rules== + ===Tyrfing=== + During the Tyrfing campaign, the Ariana Grenadiers can use the Forcing the Initiative, Off-Map Movement, and Tactical Specialization (Attack) special command abilities.<ref name=TP:Tp9/> − ==Notes==+ </div> − * Rules for the Ariana Grenadiers can be found in ''[[Turning Points: Tyrfing]]''.<ref name=TP:Tp9/> ==References== ==References== Line 91:
Line 99: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' + * ''[[Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' + * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)]]'' + * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' − * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' * ''[[Turning Points: Tyrfing]]'' * ''[[Turning Points: Tyrfing]]'' * ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' * ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' − [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Ariana Grenadiers]] [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Ariana Grenadiers]]
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| − | | image = [[Image:Chesterton Regulars | + | | image = [[Image: Chesterton Regulars.png|150px]] |
| Designation = Ariana Grenadiers | | Designation = Ariana Grenadiers | ||
| − | | Formed = ca. [[2752]] | + | | Formed = ca. [[2752]] - [[2760]]<ref name=HLp83>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 83, "Ariana Grenadier Unit Profile.</ref> |
| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| − | | Nickname = Men of Harlech<ref name=fr2765cc10>''Field Report 2765: | + | | Nickname = Men of Harlech<ref name=fr2765cc10>''Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation'', p. 10</ref> |
| Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] | | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] | ||
| Parent Command = [[Chesterton Reserves]] | | Parent Command = [[Chesterton Reserves]] | ||
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The '''Ariana Grenadiers''' were founded by the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] in the wake of the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] by the [[Star League]] council in [[2572]], a decision that allowed the various [[Great House]]s to significantly expand their military forces. The Grenadiers were an experienced unit from the outset, having been created by merging a number of home guard troops from the Tikonov region with expatriate free companies from the Chesterton worlds. The Ariana Grenadiers proved their worth when they repulsed an [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] attack on the capital of [[Halloran V]] in [[2761]].<ref name=fr2765cc10/> | The '''Ariana Grenadiers''' were founded by the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] in the wake of the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] by the [[Star League]] council in [[2572]], a decision that allowed the various [[Great House]]s to significantly expand their military forces. The Grenadiers were an experienced unit from the outset, having been created by merging a number of home guard troops from the Tikonov region with expatriate free companies from the Chesterton worlds. The Ariana Grenadiers proved their worth when they repulsed an [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] attack on the capital of [[Halloran V]] in [[2761]].<ref name=fr2765cc10/> | ||
| − | By [[2765]] the Ariana Grenadiers were the | + | By [[2765]] the Ariana Grenadiers were the pre-eminent fighting force of the [[Chesterton Reserves]] [[brigade]], a battle-hardened unit that had earned the enmity of the [[Federated Suns]]; the Federated Suns regarded the Grenadiers as rebels and had made demands for many of the Grenadiers' personnel to be turned over to the Federated Suns to face criminal charges.<ref name=fr2765cc10/> |
The Grenadiers participated in the capture of [[Demeter]] from [[House Davion]] in 2765. They successfully defended against FedSuns incursions against House Liao's food producing planets in the Prefecture's [[Coreward]] worlds. | The Grenadiers participated in the capture of [[Demeter]] from [[House Davion]] in 2765. They successfully defended against FedSuns incursions against House Liao's food producing planets in the Prefecture's [[Coreward]] worlds. | ||
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===Early Succession Wars=== | ===Early Succession Wars=== | ||
| − | When news of the massacre on [[Kentares IV]] touched off a wave of AFFS attacks throughout the local region, [[Ronel]] became a flashpoint for conflict, a decade after its capture by Capellan forces. This time, it was the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] who invaded. The [[Thirty-fifth Dieron Regulars]] landed on Ronel in March, facing off against the Ariana Grenadiers and two supporting [[regiment]]s of sealed armor. The Grenadiers were still acclimatizing to Ronel, which had a higher gravity than their previous posting, Demeter, as well as being a much more desolate planet. When the Dieron Regulars struck at the Grenadiers in the gnarled forests near the city of Lenor, the Grenadiers found themselves mired in confusion and badly disorientated by the mix of smokescreen and incendiary munitions used by the Regulars' artillery support. The Grenadiers became scattered, and the Regulars launched air strikes against the supporting armor forces; with half of the armor wiped out, the Grenadiers attempted to pull back and rally, only to find that their scattered ranks had been reduced to little more than a [[battalion]] of [['Mech]]s. The Regulars continued to press the Grenadiers, turning their retreat into a rout; when the Grenadiers evacuated by [[DropShip]], the CCAF initially listed the regiment as having been destroyed, but enough forces survived the evacuation to allow the regiment to be reconstituted later. In addition to those survivors who made it away by DropShip, almost a battalion of armor and 'Mechs had been left behind during the frantic retreat; under pressure from the victorious Combine forces, and convinced that they had been shipped to Ronel as sacrificial lambs, the survivors on Ronel abandoned the CCAF and formed a new mercenary unit, the [[Bad Dream]], accepting an immediate contract from the [[DCMS]].<ref name="FSWp82">''First Succession War'', p. 82 | + | When news of the massacre on [[Kentares IV]] touched off a wave of AFFS attacks throughout the local region, [[Ronel]] became a flashpoint for conflict, a decade after its capture by Capellan forces. This time, it was the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] who invaded. The [[Thirty-fifth Dieron Regulars]] landed on Ronel in March, facing off against the Ariana Grenadiers and two supporting [[regiment]]s of sealed armor. The Grenadiers were still acclimatizing to Ronel, which had a higher gravity than their previous posting, Demeter, as well as being a much more desolate planet. When the Dieron Regulars struck at the Grenadiers in the gnarled forests near the city of Lenor, the Grenadiers found themselves mired in confusion and badly disorientated by the mix of smokescreen and incendiary munitions used by the Regulars' artillery support. The Grenadiers became scattered, and the Regulars launched air strikes against the supporting armor forces; with half of the armor wiped out, the Grenadiers attempted to pull back and rally, only to find that their scattered ranks had been reduced to little more than a [[battalion]] of [['Mech]]s. The Regulars continued to press the Grenadiers, turning their retreat into a rout; when the Grenadiers evacuated by [[DropShip]], the CCAF initially listed the regiment as having been destroyed, but enough forces survived the evacuation to allow the regiment to be reconstituted later. In addition to those survivors who made it away by DropShip, almost a battalion of armor and 'Mechs had been left behind during the frantic retreat; under pressure from the victorious Combine forces, and convinced that they had been shipped to Ronel as sacrificial lambs, the survivors on Ronel abandoned the CCAF and formed a new mercenary unit, the [[Bad Dream]], accepting an immediate contract from the [[DCMS]].<ref name="FSWp82">''First Succession War'', p. 82, "Caught In The Capellan Crossfire"</ref><ref>''First Succession War (Source Book)'', p. 35</ref> |
In [[2788]] the Ariana Grenadiers were sent to raid the world of [[Tyrfing]]'s SLDF storage depots. There they attacked and were attacked by units from every Successor State. The extensive use of chemical weapons resulted in the deaths of most of the Grenadiers vehicle crews.<ref name=TP:Tp9/> | In [[2788]] the Ariana Grenadiers were sent to raid the world of [[Tyrfing]]'s SLDF storage depots. There they attacked and were attacked by units from every Successor State. The extensive use of chemical weapons resulted in the deaths of most of the Grenadiers vehicle crews.<ref name=TP:Tp9/> | ||
| − | The Ariana Grenadiers and [[4th Tau Ceti Rangers]] attacked [[Demeter]], taking the world in December. This fighting inflicted minor damage on the Lycomb-Davion IntroTech aerospace plant.<ref>''First Succession War'', p. 81</ref> | + | The Ariana Grenadiers and [[4th Tau Ceti Rangers]] attacked [[Demeter]], taking the world in December. This fighting inflicted minor damage on the Lycomb-Davion IntroTech aerospace plant.<ref>''First Succession War (Source Book)'', p. 81</ref> |
| − | Later in the First Succession War, the Grenadiers were | + | Later in the First Succession War, the Grenadiers were re-organized and given additional fire-power, which included captured ''[[Marauder]]''s and specially trained [[Jump Infantry|Jump Troops]]. In this period, the Grenadiers were successful in raiding a fuel depot on [[Lee]] in [[2812]].<ref name=HLp83/> |
During the [[Second Succession War]] in [[2874]] the Grenadiers' station on [[Ingersoll]] was devastated in a surprise attack by the [[Free Worlds Guards]]. The unit was rescued by the timely arrival of [[Warrior House Ijori]] which saved the world from occupation. However, the unit's heavy artillery was lost in the battle.<ref name=HLp83/> | During the [[Second Succession War]] in [[2874]] the Grenadiers' station on [[Ingersoll]] was devastated in a surprise attack by the [[Free Worlds Guards]]. The unit was rescued by the timely arrival of [[Warrior House Ijori]] which saved the world from occupation. However, the unit's heavy artillery was lost in the battle.<ref name=HLp83/> | ||
===Late Succession Wars Era and Destruction=== | ===Late Succession Wars Era and Destruction=== | ||
| − | The unit was stationed on [[New Hessen]] between [[2998]] and [[3007]] when House Davion's [[Deneb Light Cavalry]] conducted a series of raids during the Grenadiers' defense of the planet. Near the end of this time, | + | The unit was stationed on [[New Hessen]] between [[2998]] and [[3007]] when House Davion's [[Deneb Light Cavalry]] conducted a series of raids during the Grenadiers' defense of the planet. Near the end of this time, the Grenadiers [[Aerospace Fighter]] force's poor performance caused the unit problems but its infantry and ''Panther'' BattleMechs coordinated action was able to successfully fend of the Light Cav's attack.<ref name=HLp83/> |
| − | In the [[Fourth Succession War]] | + | In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the unit was destroyed in their failed defense of [[Tikonov]]. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
{| 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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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===2765=== | ===2765=== | ||
| − | '''Ariana Grenadiers''' | + | * '''Ariana Grenadiers''' |
:- At this point the Ariana Grenadiers were a fanatically loyal veteran [[BattleMech]] regiment assigned to the world of [[Almach]].<ref name=fr2765cc10/> | :- At this point the Ariana Grenadiers were a fanatically loyal veteran [[BattleMech]] regiment assigned to the world of [[Almach]].<ref name=fr2765cc10/> | ||
| − | === | + | === 2786 === |
| − | '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135 | + | '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War (Source Book)'', p. 135, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"</ref> |
| − | :- At this point in time the Grenadiers were a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on Almach.<ref name="FSWp135"/> | + | :- At this point in time the Grenadiers were a medium-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on Almach.<ref name="FSWp135"/> |
| + | |||
| + | === 2821 === | ||
| + | '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135"/> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Grenadiers were a medium-weight regiment operating at half strength and was stationed on Oli.<ref name="FSWp135"/> | ||
=== 2830 === | === 2830 === | ||
| − | '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name= | + | '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95 </ref> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Anaea]] with an operational readiness of 74 percent.<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Anaea]] with an operational readiness of 74 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
=== 2864 === | === 2864 === | ||
| − | '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name= | + | '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Bell]] with an operational readiness of 30 percent.<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Bell]] with an operational readiness of 30 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
=== 2864 === | === 2864 === | ||
| − | '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name= | + | '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Bell]] with an operational readiness of 30 percent.<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Bell]] with an operational readiness of 30 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
* '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=HLp83/> | * '''Ariana Grenadiers''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=HLp83/> | ||
:* CO: Colonel Rudolph Baxter | :* CO: Colonel Rudolph Baxter | ||
| − | :* 1st Battalion: [[Major]] | + | :* 1st Battalion: [[Major]] Athena Culaincort |
| − | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tikonov]].<ref name= | + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tikonov]]. <ref name=HLCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105 </ref> |
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| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| + | ==Rules== | ||
| + | ===Tyrfing=== | ||
| + | During the Tyrfing campaign, the Ariana Grenadiers can use the Forcing the Initiative, Off-Map Movement, and Tactical Specialization (Attack) special command abilities.<ref name=TP:Tp9/> | ||
| − | + | </div> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Report 2765: | + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation]]'' |
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | + | * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Turning Points: Tyrfing]]'' | * ''[[Turning Points: Tyrfing]]'' | ||
* ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' | * ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Ariana Grenadiers]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Ariana Grenadiers]] | ||