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| − | + | The Blackwind Lancers was first formed by Chancellor [[Barbara Liao]] as the '''14th Zurich Lancers''' as part of the [[Amaris Coup]] in Liao's late efforts to help [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s fight to defeat Usurper's forces. | |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Early Succesion Wars=== | ===Early Succesion Wars=== | ||
| − | After the | + | After the outbreak of the [[First Succession War]] the unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] borders of FedSuns to confront Davion aggressions. During this time the regiment fought for control of many Davion worlds; [[Algot]], [[Demeter]], [[Halloran V]] and [[New Aragon]] but was not able to keep these planets from FedSun forces. The Lancer's worst defeat in this time period was to the elements of [[Avalon Hussars]] on [[Jaipur]] where the unit lost two battalions of 'Mechs trying seize Jaipur's 'Mech production facilities. |
===Third Succession War: Death and Resurrection=== | ===Third Succession War: Death and Resurrection=== | ||
| − | In [[2922]] | + | In [[2922]] the unit conduct a raid against the Davion world of [[Royalston]] where they discovered a SLDF Store House full of 'Mech replacement parts. Royalston's reserve battalion arrived in time to engage the Lancers for the claim of the discovery. Standing their ground, the unit battled with the reserve force only to find they stalled them just long enough for reinforcements to arrive. The Lancers charged the supplemented Davion forces and were destroyed.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 91 - "Blackwind Lancers" - Unit's first destruction on Royalston in 2922.</ref> |
| − | The Lancers were reformed in [[2950]] | + | The Lancers were reformed in [[2950]] in the hopes of avenging their fallen comrades from thirty-two years before. The reborn Lancers raided the world of [[Bacum]] and destroyed that world's Aerospace depot as vengeance. Since that new beginning, the unit participated primarily in seek-and-destroy missions against Federated Sun targets. The unit didn't prevail in most of these missions but inflicted considerable damage to its foes before retreating. |
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
| − | In the [[4th Succession War]] the | + | In the [[4th Succession War]] the Lancer's first battalion surrendered in the failed defense of [[St. Andre]]. The second and third battalion later defected to the newly formed [[St. Ives Compact]]. |
===The Capellan-St. Ives War=== | ===The Capellan-St. Ives War=== | ||
| − | The Blackwind Lancers contributed significantly to the outbreak of the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]] in [[3060]] when a [[Maskirovka]] deep cover agent posing as Major Smithson, commander of the Blackwind Lancers' Third Battalion, launched a pre-emptive attack on the world of [[Hustaing]] during Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s [[Xin Sheng]] tour. This incident allowed Sun-Tzu to use his status as [[First Lord]] of the [[Star League]] to send occupation forces to Compact worlds on the Confederation border | + | The Blackwind Lancers contributed significantly to the outbreak of the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]] in [[3060]] when a [[Maskirovka]] deep cover agent posing as Major Smithson, commander of the Blackwind Lancers' Third Battalion, launched a pre-emptive attack on the world of [[Hustaing]] during Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s [[Xin Sheng]] tour. This incident allowed Sun-Tzu to use his status as [[First Lord]] of the [[Star League]] to send occupation forces to Compact worlds on the Confederation border. This action later escalated into a full-scale conflict between the two states. The assets of the Blackwind Lancers' Third Battalion was seized by the Confederation to form a new unit, the Hustaing Warriors. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | As of [[3025]], the commanding officer was Colonel Richard Tiberius Downing | |
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| − | + | As of 3025, the 1st Battalion commanding officer was Major Oscar Foldess | |
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| − | + | As of 3025, the 1st Battalion commanding officer was Major Thadeus Tong | |
| − | + | As of 3025, the 1st Battalion commanding officer was Major Emmanuel Arsen | |
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| − | + | As of [[3063]] he commanding officer was [[Colonel]] Warner Doles. | |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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===3063<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 114 - "Unit Profile" </ref>=== | ===3063<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 114 - "Unit Profile" </ref>=== | ||
| − | '''Blackwind Lancers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Independent) | + | *'''Blackwind Lancers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Independent) |
| − | * CO: 1st Battalion: Colonel Warner Doles | + | ** CO: 1st Battalion: Colonel Warner Doles |
| − | * XO/[[Lieutenant-Colonel]] Jahna Castillian | + | ** XO/[[Lieutenant-Colonel]] Jahna Castillian |
| − | * 2nd Battalion: [[Major]] "Trapper" Jim McIntery | + | ** 2nd Battalion: [[Major]] "Trapper" Jim McIntery |
| − | * 3rd Battalion: Major Tare Ni Peh | + | ** 3rd Battalion: Major Tare Ni Peh |
| − | '''51st Air Lancers''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Independent) | + | *'''51st Air Lancers''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Independent) |
| − | * Wing Commander: Major Skip Pasquinelli | + | ** Wing Commander: Major Skip Pasquinelli |
| − | '''104th Armored Lancers''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Independent) | + | *'''104th Armored Lancers''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Independent) |
| − | * CO/1st Regiment: Lieutenant Colonel Zhan Caanan | + | ** CO/1st Regiment: Lieutenant Colonel Zhan Caanan |
| − | * XO: Major Rebecca Tcho | + | ** XO: Major Rebecca Tcho |
- Fields Hovercrafts and two lances ''[[SRM Carrier]]'' | - Fields Hovercrafts and two lances ''[[SRM Carrier]]'' | ||
| − | '''85th Armor Grenadiers''' (1 Battalion/Green/Independent) | + | *'''85th Armor Grenadiers''' (1 Battalion/Green/Independent) |
| − | * CO: Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Devon | + | ** CO: Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Devon |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | The 51st Air Lancers called | + | The 51st Air Lancers are called the "Bull Fighter" |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 14:01, 14 August 2010
Template:InfoBoxStateUnit The Blackwind Lancers was first formed by Chancellor Barbara Liao as the 14th Zurich Lancers as part of the Amaris Coup in Liao's late efforts to help General Aleksandr Kerensky's fight to defeat Usurper's forces.
Contents
History
Early Succesion Wars
After the outbreak of the First Succession War the unit was stationed on Chesterton borders of FedSuns to confront Davion aggressions. During this time the regiment fought for control of many Davion worlds; Algot, Demeter, Halloran V and New Aragon but was not able to keep these planets from FedSun forces. The Lancer's worst defeat in this time period was to the elements of Avalon Hussars on Jaipur where the unit lost two battalions of 'Mechs trying seize Jaipur's 'Mech production facilities.
Third Succession War: Death and Resurrection
In 2922 the unit conduct a raid against the Davion world of Royalston where they discovered a SLDF Store House full of 'Mech replacement parts. Royalston's reserve battalion arrived in time to engage the Lancers for the claim of the discovery. Standing their ground, the unit battled with the reserve force only to find they stalled them just long enough for reinforcements to arrive. The Lancers charged the supplemented Davion forces and were destroyed.[1]
The Lancers were reformed in 2950 in the hopes of avenging their fallen comrades from thirty-two years before. The reborn Lancers raided the world of Bacum and destroyed that world's Aerospace depot as vengeance. Since that new beginning, the unit participated primarily in seek-and-destroy missions against Federated Sun targets. The unit didn't prevail in most of these missions but inflicted considerable damage to its foes before retreating.
Fourth Succession War
In the 4th Succession War the Lancer's first battalion surrendered in the failed defense of St. Andre. The second and third battalion later defected to the newly formed St. Ives Compact.
The Capellan-St. Ives War
The Blackwind Lancers contributed significantly to the outbreak of the Capellan-St. Ives War in 3060 when a Maskirovka deep cover agent posing as Major Smithson, commander of the Blackwind Lancers' Third Battalion, launched a pre-emptive attack on the world of Hustaing during Chancellor Sun-Tzu Liao's Xin Sheng tour. This incident allowed Sun-Tzu to use his status as First Lord of the Star League to send occupation forces to Compact worlds on the Confederation border. This action later escalated into a full-scale conflict between the two states. The assets of the Blackwind Lancers' Third Battalion was seized by the Confederation to form a new unit, the Hustaing Warriors.
Officers
As of 3025, the commanding officer was Colonel Richard Tiberius Downing
As of 3025, the 1st Battalion commanding officer was Major Oscar Foldess
As of 3025, the 1st Battalion commanding officer was Major Thadeus Tong
As of 3025, the 1st Battalion commanding officer was Major Emmanuel Arsen
As of 3063 he commanding officer was Colonel Warner Doles.
Tactics
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Composition
3025
Primary BattleMech unit. Consisting of primary Enforcer & Archer BattleMechs.[2]
3063[3]
- Blackwind Lancers (1 Regiment/Veteran/Independent)
- CO: 1st Battalion: Colonel Warner Doles
- XO/Lieutenant-Colonel Jahna Castillian
- 2nd Battalion: Major "Trapper" Jim McIntery
- 3rd Battalion: Major Tare Ni Peh
- 51st Air Lancers (1 Wing/Veteran/Independent)
- Wing Commander: Major Skip Pasquinelli
- 104th Armored Lancers (1 Battalion/Regular/Independent)
- CO/1st Regiment: Lieutenant Colonel Zhan Caanan
- XO: Major Rebecca Tcho
- Fields Hovercrafts and two lances SRM Carrier
- 85th Armor Grenadiers (1 Battalion/Green/Independent)
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Devon
Notes
The 51st Air Lancers are called the "Bull Fighter"