Avalon Hussars
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The Avalon Hussars are the descendants of the Terran Alliance Marines that served on the world of New Avalon in the early age of human extraterrestrial colonization. The unit decided to defend New Avalon after being stranded by the Democratic Proclamation, and pledged their loyalty to Lucien Davion when the Crucis Reach joined the Federated Suns. The Hussars were among the firtst units which were activated to form the AFFS, making them one of the oldest fighting forces in Davion space. Since the Hussars are a large force and usually loyal to House Davion and the Federated Suns, they are well equiped.[1] At its zenith, the Avalon Hussars defended the entire Combine border with 26 BattleMech regiments and 32 conventional regiments.[citation needed]
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History
During the Star League Era the Avalon Hussars participated in the Second Hidden War by invading several Draconis Combine systems to draw the DCMS away from the Draconis March.[2]The Avalon Hussars played a crucial role during the 1st Succession War when they stalled the Kurita advance into Davion space.[3] The 17th Hussars are notable for destroying huge stocks of Kurita supplies on New Rhodes III[4]. The 4th Hussars defeated two Kurita Mech regiments on Colia in 2872, which were suffering from severe supply problems. The 2nd Hussars under the leadership of Joseph Davion II engaged the 3rd Sword of Light on Robinson during the 3rd Succession War and forced them off-world.[5] The defeat of the elite 3rd Sword prompted the assassination of Coordinator Miyogi Kurita. Hussar regiments also participated in Operation Rat and the War of 3039. After the siege of New Avalon the Avalon Hussars were in a bad place mentally. At least one regiment fell apart due to internal tensions. The Jihad and the need to focus on a common enemy gave the Hussars new purpose, and by the time the Jihad ended, the Avalon Hussars were back to the skilled force they had been prior to the FedCom Civil War. The Avalon Hussars were the first AFFS unit to undergo the reorganization from RCT to the Light Combat Team. By 3079 they were familiar with the changes needed in tactics and had become the showpiece unit for the new formation.[6] In 3085 the entire Avalon Hussars brigade was organized along the Light Combat Team model and were judged as effective as they had been in the pre-Jihad era.[7]
Units of the Avalon Hussars
- 1st Avalon Hussars - Participated in Operation Roland’s Horn in 2930 [8] Revived as an LCT during the Jihad. [6]
- 2nd Avalon Hussars [9], destroyed during the 3rd Succession War, revived as an LCT during the Jihad. [6]
- 4th Avalon Hussars
- 12th Avalon Hussars [10]
- 11th Avalon Hussars
- 13th Avalon Hussars [11]
- 14th Avalon Hussars [12]
- 16th Avalon Hussars [13]
- 17th Avalon Hussars
- 20th Avalon Hussars
- 22nd Avalon Hussars
- 23rd Avalon Hussars [14]
- 33rd Avalon Hussars - Destroyed during the Clan Invasion
- 34th Avalon Hussars - Destroyed and reorganized into the 42nd Hussars[15]
- 36th Avalon Hussars - Destroyed and reorganized into the 42nd Hussars[16]
- 38th Avalon Hussars [17]
- 39th Avalon Hussars
- 41st Avalon Hussars
- 42nd Avalon Hussars
- 56th Avalon Hussars [18]
Uniforms
Avalon Hussars MechWarrior
Color Scheme
The Hussar use light gray and unit-specific highlights for ceremonial duties.
- AvalonHussars.jpg
Parade colors of the 17th Avalon Hussars
BattleMaster of the 33rd Avalon Hussars
Unit Insignia
- Avalonhussars11.png
- Avalonhussars17.png
- Avalonhussars20.png
- Avalonhussars22.png
- 33rd Avalon Hussars 2596.png
- Avalonhussars39.png
- Avalonhussars41.png
- Avalonhussars42.png
Notes
It was noted by one of the BattleTech Developers that the Avalon Hussars have served the Federated Suns since 2399:
| “ | Honestly, not that big. The original House Books does list some figures for a couple of Houses during their peak at the 1st Succession War. Remember that the Avalon Hussars has served from the Age of War (2399) to now, which leaves room for alot of units to be destroyed and created. | ” |
| — Øystein Tvedten, BattleTech Developer, 13 Jul 2012 | ||
References
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) p.138
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, pp. 18, 29
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) p.138
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) p.62
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) p.80
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Field Report: AFFS p. 9
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 57
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.85
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.80
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.104
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.61
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.68
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.116
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.70
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) p.138
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.140
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.62
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) p.60
- Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 51 - "Unit bio"