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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The unit formed prior the beginning of the [[Succession Wars]] in 2750s, the was raised from militia companies in the interior [[Tikonov Prefecture]]. The Grenadiers | + | The unit formed prior the beginning of the [[Succession Wars]] in 2750s, the was raised from militia companies in the interior [[Tikonov Prefecture]]. The Grenadiers participated in the capture of [[Demeter]] from [[House Davion]] in [[2765]]. FedSuns conducted series of incursions against House Liao's food producing worlds in Prefecture's [[Coreward]] worlds. |
In [[2778]], 2nd Ariana's Armor unit partipated in a rare "Armor vs Armor" battle against Davion mercenary company known as Simpson's Samurai on [[Genoa]]. | In [[2778]], 2nd Ariana's Armor unit partipated in a rare "Armor vs Armor" battle against Davion mercenary company known as Simpson's Samurai on [[Genoa]]. | ||
| − | One of the | + | One of the Grenadier's most famous fights was against heavily fortified outpost on [[New Florence]]. The unit's attack in [[2782]] was dramatized in form of a holodrama known as ''Charge of No Return''. The battle against the outpost cost the unit number of ''[[Griffin]]'' and ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'' BattleMechs in charge against outpost's defenders in the Cresidain Plateau. The peak of this battle was when unit captured the Davion's defender's [[DropShip]]. |
| − | Later in later in the 1st Succession War, the Grenadiers were re-organized and given additional fire-power, which included captured '' | + | Later in later in the 1st Succession War, the Grenadiers were re-organized and given additional fire-power, which included captured ''[[Marauder]]s'' and they were given specially trained [[Jump Infantry|Jump Troops]]. In this period, the Grenadiers were successful in raiding a fuel depot on [[Lee]] in [[2812]]. |
| − | During the [[Second Succession War|2nd Succession War]] in [[2874]], the | + | During the [[Second Succession War|2nd Succession War]] in [[2874]], the Grenadiers station on [[Ingersoll]], were devastated by surprised attack by the [[Free Worlds Guards]]. Fortunately, the unit was rescued by [[Warrior House Ijori]]'s timely arrival, saving world from being taken. However, the unit's heavy artillery was lost in the battle. |
| − | The unit was stationed on [[New Hessen]] between [[2998]] and [[3007]]. House Davion's [[Deneb Light | + | The unit was stationed on [[New Hessen]] between [[2998]] and [[3007]]. House Davion's [[Deneb Light Cavalry]] conducted series of raids during Grenadier's defending the planet. In later part of this time, the Grenadier's [[Aerospace Fighter]] forces poor performance caused the unit problems. However, its infantry & its ''Panther'' BattleMechs coordinated action were able successfully fend of the Light House's attacks. |
In the [[4th Succession War]] the unit was destroyed in their failed defense of [[Tikonov]]. | In the [[4th Succession War]] the unit was destroyed in their failed defense of [[Tikonov]]. | ||
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==Primary Combat Equipment== | ==Primary Combat Equipment== | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | *[[Marauder]] and [[Panther]] [[BattleMech | + | *''[[Marauder]]'' and ''[[Panther]]'' [[BattleMech]]s |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 23:41, 7 July 2010
Contents
History
The unit formed prior the beginning of the Succession Wars in 2750s, the was raised from militia companies in the interior Tikonov Prefecture. The Grenadiers participated in the capture of Demeter from House Davion in 2765. FedSuns conducted series of incursions against House Liao's food producing worlds in Prefecture's Coreward worlds.
In 2778, 2nd Ariana's Armor unit partipated in a rare "Armor vs Armor" battle against Davion mercenary company known as Simpson's Samurai on Genoa.
One of the Grenadier's most famous fights was against heavily fortified outpost on New Florence. The unit's attack in 2782 was dramatized in form of a holodrama known as Charge of No Return. The battle against the outpost cost the unit number of Griffin and Shadow Hawk BattleMechs in charge against outpost's defenders in the Cresidain Plateau. The peak of this battle was when unit captured the Davion's defender's DropShip.
Later in later in the 1st Succession War, the Grenadiers were re-organized and given additional fire-power, which included captured Marauders and they were given specially trained Jump Troops. In this period, the Grenadiers were successful in raiding a fuel depot on Lee in 2812.
During the 2nd Succession War in 2874, the Grenadiers station on Ingersoll, were devastated by surprised attack by the Free Worlds Guards. Fortunately, the unit was rescued by Warrior House Ijori's timely arrival, saving world from being taken. However, the unit's heavy artillery was lost in the battle.
The unit was stationed on New Hessen between 2998 and 3007. House Davion's Deneb Light Cavalry conducted series of raids during Grenadier's defending the planet. In later part of this time, the Grenadier's Aerospace Fighter forces poor performance caused the unit problems. However, its infantry & its Panther BattleMechs coordinated action were able successfully fend of the Light House's attacks.
In the 4th Succession War the unit was destroyed in their failed defense of Tikonov.
Officers
The commanding officer as of 3025 was Colonel Rudolph Baxter.
Tactics
More offensive attack unit, used for raids and defending the Tikonov Prefecture.
Composition
3025
- One battalion: (Unit CO: Major Athena Culaincourt)
Primary Combat Equipment
3025
Notes
References