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Line 16: | children = | children = }} }} − ''Sang-shao'' '''Choung Vong''' was the commander of the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s [[First Liao Grenadiers|Vong's Grenadiers]] from at least [[3057]] to [[3068]].<ref name=CM27>''Chaos March'', p. 27: "Independent Worlds - Arboris"</ref><ref name=JHSp25>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 25: "Confederation Strikes Back"</ref><ref name=BA>''Blake Ascending'', p. 185</ref> + ''Sang-shao'' '''Choung Vong''' was the commander of the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s [[First Liao Grenadiers|Vong's Grenadiers]] from at least [[3057]] to [[3068]].<ref name=CM27>''Chaos March'', p. 27</ref><ref name=JHS>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 25</ref><ref name=BA>''Blake Ascending'', p. 185</ref> ==History== ==History== Line 26:
Line 25: ===Carver V=== ===Carver V=== − As the Capellan Confederation sought to further establish it control of the Chaos March, the renamed Vong’s Grenadiers were sent to capture [[Carver V]], but Vong's efforts in this regard were not unsuccessful. The Grenadiers were ambushed by [[aerospace]] fighters during their landing on the world, suffering heavy losses, before being again ambushed by [[BattleMech]]s after grounding when trying to push into the world's capital city.<ref name=MC2>''MechCommander 2'' (video game)</ref> Despite holding a tenuous foothold on the world for a further two months, Vong was eventually ordered by his superiors to fall back to [[Aldebaran]] for rest and refit.<ref name=FM:CCp81/> + As the Capellan Confederation sought to further establish it control of the Chaos March, the renamed Vong’s Grenadiers were sent to capture [[Carver V]], but Vong's efforts in this regard were not unsuccessful. The Grenadiers were ambushed by [[aerospace]] fighters during their landing on the world, suffering heavy losses, before being again ambushed by [[BattleMech]]s after grounding when trying to push into the world's capital city.<ref name=MC2>''MechCommander 2'' (video game)</ref> Despite holding a tenuous foothold on the world for a further two months, Vong was eventually ordered by his superiors to fall back to [[Aldebaran]] for rest and refit.<ref name=FM:CCp81>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 81</ref> {{ApocryphalContentStart}} {{ApocryphalContentStart}} − Despite this, there were reports that after the failure to capture Carver V, Vong had become a [[pirate]]. His bandits were supposedly attacked by a [[Lyran Alliance]] [[Colonel]] named [[David Renard]], who ordered mercenaries in his employ to intercept and destroy Vong's bandit convoy as it was trying to cross the Little Yangtze River from Steiner into Liao territory. Renard subsequently ordered the mercenaries to cross the river in pursuit of the bandits. Colonel Renard, displaying signs of paranoia, was reported to have subsequently ordered his mercenaries to destroy Vong's bandit stronghold on Little Bear Island in the Ivan Sector, while most of their forces were drawn away by a full-scale Lyran assault. During the mercenary attack, the mercenaries intercepted a transmission in which Choung Vong called for support from [[House Liao]], but was rebuffed. Vong and his forces were then shattered by the mercenaries.<ref name=MC2/> + Despite this, there were reports that after the failure to capture Carver V, Vong had become a [[pirate]]. His bandits were supposedly attacked by a [[Lyran Alliance]] [[Colonel]] named [[David Renard]], who ordered [[mercenary|mercenaries]] in his employ to intercept and destroy Vong's bandit convoy as it was trying to cross the Little Yangtze River from Steiner into Liao territory. Renard subsequently ordered the mercenaries to cross the river in pursuit of the bandits. Colonel Renard, displaying signs of paranoia, was reported to have subsequently ordered his mercenaries to destroy Vong's bandit stronghold on Little Bear Island in the Ivan Sector, while most of their forces were drawn away by a full-scale Lyran assault. During the mercenary attack, the mercenaries intercepted a transmission in which Choung Vong called for support from [[House Liao]], but was rebuffed. Vong and his forces were then shattered by the mercenaries.<ref name=MC2></ref> {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} ===Rebuilding=== ===Rebuilding=== − During the Grenadiers time rebuilding on Aldebaran, ''Sang-shao'' Vong received unconfirmed reports that the [[Word of Blake]] was responsible for supporting independence movements in the Chaos March such as Vong had suffered from, the enraged Vong promptly shot the the Blakist [[Acolyte]] who delivered the seal and confidential report. Forced to make reparations to the Word from the Grenadiers, the tensions were made worse when Vong's troops "accidentally" targeted a WoB installation during their next mission on [[Genoa]], during a battle with the local Militia. This drew unwanted attention from the [[Maskirovka]], who assigned a new liaison officer to improve the attitude of the Grenadiers and the command staff, which together with an official reprimand did nothing for the units morale.<ref name=FM:CCp81/> + During the Grenadiers time rebuilding on Aldebaran, ''Sang-shao'' Vong received unconfirmed reports that the [[Word of Blake]] was responsible for supporting independence movements in the Chaos March such as Vong had suffered from, the enraged Vong promptly shot the the Blakist [[Acolyte]] who delivered the seal and confidential report. Forced to make reparations to the Word from the Grenadiers, the tensions were made worse when Vong's troops "accidentally" targeted a WoB installation during their next mission on [[Genoa]], during a battle with the local Militia. This drew unwanted attention from the [[Maskirovka]], who assigned a new liaison officer to improve the attitude of the Grenadiers and the command staff, which together with an official reprimand did nothing for the units morale.<ref name=FM:CCp81></ref> ===Kaifeng=== ===Kaifeng=== − As of [[3067]], Vong's Grenadiers were stationed on the [[Liao Commonality]] world of [[Kaifeng]], with Vong still in place as CO.<ref name=FM:Up33>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces - Liao Commonality"</ref> Vong and his unit were however still disaffected, remaining understrength and sabotaging their own rebuilding every time the [[Strategios]] attempted to improve their position. This included being heavy-handed when dealing with civilians, despite the guidance of their Maskirovka liaison, and inciting three further incidents with the Word during the period [[3065]] to 3067. This include shots being fired between a Word security force and a member of Vong’s Special Teams infantry.<ref name=FMU25>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 25: "Vong's Grenadiers"</ref> + As of [[3067]], Vong's Grenadiers were stationed on the [[Liao Commonality]] world of [[Kaifeng]], with Vong still in place as CO.<ref name=FMU33>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33</ref> Vong and his unit were however still disaffected, remaining understrength and sabotaging their own rebuilding every time the [[Strategios]] attempted to improve their position. This included being heavy-handed when dealing with civilians, despite the guidance of their Maskirovka liaison, and inciting three further incidents with the Word during the period [[3065]] to 3067. This include shots being fired between a Word security force and a member of Vong’s Special Teams infantry.<ref name=FMU25>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 25</ref> − At this time, Vong and his Grenadiers were also reported to have been garrisoning [[Elgin]] as a mercenary unit, however this appears to have been in error.{{ref label|unit|See Notes}} + At this time, Vong and his Grenadiers were also reported to have been garrisoning [[Elgin]] as a mercenary unit, however this appears to have been in error.<ref name=FMU183>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 183</ref> ===Hexare=== ===Hexare=== − In [[3068]], during [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]], ''Sang-shao'' Choung Vong was reported to have led the reclamation of [[Hexare]] from the [[Federated Suns]]. Commanding a task force including [[Renshield's Dragoons]] and [[House Imarra]], Vong shattered the [[Fourth Illician Lancers]], forcing them to retreat off-world.<ref name=JHSp25/><ref name=BA/> + In [[3068]], during [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]], ''Sang-shao'' Choung Vong was reported to have led the reclamation of [[Hexare]] from the [[Federated Suns]]. Commanding a task force including [[Renshield's Dragoons]] and [[House Imarra]], Vong shattered the [[4th Illician Rangers|Fourth Illician Lancers]], forcing them to retreat off-world.<ref name=JHS></ref><ref name=BA></ref> ==BattleMech== ==BattleMech== {{ApocryphalContentStart}} {{ApocryphalContentStart}} − During the Campaign on Carver V, Choung Vong piloted a modified ''[[Lao Hu]]''.<ref name=MC2/> + During the Campaign on Carver V, Choung Vong piloted a modified ''[[Lao Hu]]''.<ref name=MC2></ref> {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Choung Vong name in some sources is spelled as '''Choug''' Vong.<ref name=JHSp25/><ref name=FM:Up33/> + * Choung Vong name in some sources is spelt as Choug Vong. − * {{note|unit}} ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' lists deployment information for both Vong's Grenadiers and Ishara Grenadiers,<ref name=FMU183>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 183: "Mercenary Employment Roster - Chaos March"</ref> despite the unit profile in ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' confirming they are one in the same.<ref name=FM:CCp81/> ==References== ==References== Line 60:
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| − | ''Sang-shao'' '''Choung Vong''' was the commander of the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s [[First Liao Grenadiers|Vong's Grenadiers]] from at least [[3057]] to [[3068]].<ref name=CM27>''Chaos March'', p. 27 | + | ''Sang-shao'' '''Choung Vong''' was the commander of the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s [[First Liao Grenadiers|Vong's Grenadiers]] from at least [[3057]] to [[3068]].<ref name=CM27>''Chaos March'', p. 27</ref><ref name=JHS>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 25</ref><ref name=BA>''Blake Ascending'', p. 185</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Carver V=== | ===Carver V=== | ||
| − | As the Capellan Confederation sought to further establish it control of the Chaos March, the renamed Vong’s Grenadiers were sent to capture [[Carver V]], but Vong's efforts in this regard were not unsuccessful. The Grenadiers were ambushed by [[aerospace]] fighters during their landing on the world, suffering heavy losses, before being again ambushed by [[BattleMech]]s after grounding when trying to push into the world's capital city.<ref name=MC2>''MechCommander 2'' (video game)</ref> Despite holding a tenuous foothold on the world for a further two months, Vong was eventually ordered by his superiors to fall back to [[Aldebaran]] for rest and refit.<ref name=FM:CCp81/> | + | As the Capellan Confederation sought to further establish it control of the Chaos March, the renamed Vong’s Grenadiers were sent to capture [[Carver V]], but Vong's efforts in this regard were not unsuccessful. The Grenadiers were ambushed by [[aerospace]] fighters during their landing on the world, suffering heavy losses, before being again ambushed by [[BattleMech]]s after grounding when trying to push into the world's capital city.<ref name=MC2>''MechCommander 2'' (video game)</ref> Despite holding a tenuous foothold on the world for a further two months, Vong was eventually ordered by his superiors to fall back to [[Aldebaran]] for rest and refit.<ref name=FM:CCp81>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 81</ref> |
{{ApocryphalContentStart}} | {{ApocryphalContentStart}} | ||
| − | Despite this, there were reports that after the failure to capture Carver V, Vong had become a [[pirate]]. His bandits were supposedly attacked by a [[Lyran Alliance]] [[Colonel]] named [[David Renard]], who ordered mercenaries in his employ to intercept and destroy Vong's bandit convoy as it was trying to cross the Little Yangtze River from Steiner into Liao territory. Renard subsequently ordered the mercenaries to cross the river in pursuit of the bandits. Colonel Renard, displaying signs of paranoia, was reported to have subsequently ordered his mercenaries to destroy Vong's bandit stronghold on Little Bear Island in the Ivan Sector, while most of their forces were drawn away by a full-scale Lyran assault. During the mercenary attack, the mercenaries intercepted a transmission in which Choung Vong called for support from [[House Liao]], but was rebuffed. Vong and his forces were then shattered by the mercenaries.<ref name=MC2/> | + | Despite this, there were reports that after the failure to capture Carver V, Vong had become a [[pirate]]. His bandits were supposedly attacked by a [[Lyran Alliance]] [[Colonel]] named [[David Renard]], who ordered [[mercenary|mercenaries]] in his employ to intercept and destroy Vong's bandit convoy as it was trying to cross the Little Yangtze River from Steiner into Liao territory. Renard subsequently ordered the mercenaries to cross the river in pursuit of the bandits. Colonel Renard, displaying signs of paranoia, was reported to have subsequently ordered his mercenaries to destroy Vong's bandit stronghold on Little Bear Island in the Ivan Sector, while most of their forces were drawn away by a full-scale Lyran assault. During the mercenary attack, the mercenaries intercepted a transmission in which Choung Vong called for support from [[House Liao]], but was rebuffed. Vong and his forces were then shattered by the mercenaries.<ref name=MC2></ref> |
{{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | ||
===Rebuilding=== | ===Rebuilding=== | ||
| − | During the Grenadiers time rebuilding on Aldebaran, ''Sang-shao'' Vong received unconfirmed reports that the [[Word of Blake]] was responsible for supporting independence movements in the Chaos March such as Vong had suffered from, the enraged Vong promptly shot the the Blakist [[Acolyte]] who delivered the seal and confidential report. Forced to make reparations to the Word from the Grenadiers, the tensions were made worse when Vong's troops "accidentally" targeted a WoB installation during their next mission on [[Genoa]], during a battle with the local Militia. This drew unwanted attention from the [[Maskirovka]], who assigned a new liaison officer to improve the attitude of the Grenadiers and the command staff, which together with an official reprimand did nothing for the units morale.<ref name=FM:CCp81/> | + | During the Grenadiers time rebuilding on Aldebaran, ''Sang-shao'' Vong received unconfirmed reports that the [[Word of Blake]] was responsible for supporting independence movements in the Chaos March such as Vong had suffered from, the enraged Vong promptly shot the the Blakist [[Acolyte]] who delivered the seal and confidential report. Forced to make reparations to the Word from the Grenadiers, the tensions were made worse when Vong's troops "accidentally" targeted a WoB installation during their next mission on [[Genoa]], during a battle with the local Militia. This drew unwanted attention from the [[Maskirovka]], who assigned a new liaison officer to improve the attitude of the Grenadiers and the command staff, which together with an official reprimand did nothing for the units morale.<ref name=FM:CCp81></ref> |
===Kaifeng=== | ===Kaifeng=== | ||
| − | As of [[3067]], Vong's Grenadiers were stationed on the [[Liao Commonality]] world of [[Kaifeng]], with Vong still in place as CO.<ref name= | + | As of [[3067]], Vong's Grenadiers were stationed on the [[Liao Commonality]] world of [[Kaifeng]], with Vong still in place as CO.<ref name=FMU33>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33</ref> Vong and his unit were however still disaffected, remaining understrength and sabotaging their own rebuilding every time the [[Strategios]] attempted to improve their position. This included being heavy-handed when dealing with civilians, despite the guidance of their Maskirovka liaison, and inciting three further incidents with the Word during the period [[3065]] to 3067. This include shots being fired between a Word security force and a member of Vong’s Special Teams infantry.<ref name=FMU25>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 25</ref> |
| − | At this time, Vong and his Grenadiers were also reported to have been garrisoning [[Elgin]] as a mercenary unit, however this appears to have been in error. | + | At this time, Vong and his Grenadiers were also reported to have been garrisoning [[Elgin]] as a mercenary unit, however this appears to have been in error.<ref name=FMU183>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 183</ref> |
===Hexare=== | ===Hexare=== | ||
| − | In [[3068]], during [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]], ''Sang-shao'' Choung Vong was reported to have led the reclamation of [[Hexare]] from the [[Federated Suns]]. Commanding a task force including [[Renshield's Dragoons]] and [[House Imarra]], Vong shattered the [[Fourth Illician Lancers]], forcing them to retreat off-world.<ref name= | + | In [[3068]], during [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]], ''Sang-shao'' Choung Vong was reported to have led the reclamation of [[Hexare]] from the [[Federated Suns]]. Commanding a task force including [[Renshield's Dragoons]] and [[House Imarra]], Vong shattered the [[4th Illician Rangers|Fourth Illician Lancers]], forcing them to retreat off-world.<ref name=JHS></ref><ref name=BA></ref> |
==BattleMech== | ==BattleMech== | ||
{{ApocryphalContentStart}} | {{ApocryphalContentStart}} | ||
| − | During the Campaign on Carver V, Choung Vong piloted a modified ''[[Lao Hu]]''.<ref name=MC2/> | + | During the Campaign on Carver V, Choung Vong piloted a modified ''[[Lao Hu]]''.<ref name=MC2></ref> |
{{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Choung Vong name in some sources is | + | * Choung Vong name in some sources is spelt as Choug Vong. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Double-Blind]]'' | * ''[[Double-Blind]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | ||
* ''[[MechCommander 2]]'' (video game) | * ''[[MechCommander 2]]'' (video game) | ||