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==History==
 
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The homeworld of the '''Davion Light Guards''' was [[Mendham]]. In [[3067]], their new homeworld was [[Panpour]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 139</ref>
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In [[3025]] the '''Davion Light Guards''' were based on [[Groveld III]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 109</ref> The homeworld of the Davion Light Guards was [[Mendham]]. In [[3067]], their new homeworld was [[Panpour]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 139</ref>
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===Fourth Succession War===
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During the first wave of the Operation Rat, the Davion Light Guards landed on [[St. Andre]] along with the [[Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Alpha]] and [[Beta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Beta regiments]] of the [[12th Vegan Rangers]]. The Light Guards Third Battalion and the Rangers faced the first battalion of the [[Blackwind Lancers]], inflicting heavy casualties on the [[CCAF]] unit and causing them to surrender. The Guards then seized the Blackwind Lancers' headquarters and convinced [[Gordon's Cuirassiers]] to sortie from the city of Jerome. The Guards and Rangers then destroyed that unit as well.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 20</ref>
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The First and Second battalions of the Light Guards were attacked by Liao AeroSpace Fighters on their way in, scattering the two battalions and allowing [[Cochraine's Goliaths]] to begin grinding down the two units. The double-strength Delta Company quickly landed behind the attacking Goliaths, closed with them, and destroyed five of them in the opening salvo. The lighter 'Mechs of Delta Company massed their fire and were able to get inside the minimum range of the [[PPC]]s and [[LRM]]s of the ''[[Goliath]]s'' used by Cochraine's unit. This sudden attack allowed the Light Guards battalions to regroup and destroy Cochraine's Goliaths.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 21</ref> On [[Algot]] a few months later, the Light Guards destroyed the [[2nd Ariana Fusiliers]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 90</ref>
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The Light Guards RCT then traveled to [[Remshield]], where they faced the first battalion of the [[4th Tau Ceti Rangers]] and [[Hurloc's Hussars]]. The Light Guards defeated both units.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 39</ref> They quickly reboarded their [[DropShip]]s for a quick trip to [[Sarna]]. On that world, the Capellan defenders had destroyed the [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] and stranded the [[Screaming Eagles]] and [[Crater Cobras]]. Along with the [[Davion Heavy Guards]], the Light Guards reinforced the two mercenary units, destroying the defenders.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 51</ref> A short while later, the Light Guards redeployed again, landing on [[Kaifeng]]. What should have been a simple takeover stretched out into a series of engagements led by a fanatical militia defense force.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 109</ref>
  
 
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History

In 3025 the Davion Light Guards were based on Groveld III.[1] The homeworld of the Davion Light Guards was Mendham. In 3067, their new homeworld was Panpour.[2]

Fourth Succession War

During the first wave of the Operation Rat, the Davion Light Guards landed on St. Andre along with the Alpha and Beta regiments of the 12th Vegan Rangers. The Light Guards Third Battalion and the Rangers faced the first battalion of the Blackwind Lancers, inflicting heavy casualties on the CCAF unit and causing them to surrender. The Guards then seized the Blackwind Lancers' headquarters and convinced Gordon's Cuirassiers to sortie from the city of Jerome. The Guards and Rangers then destroyed that unit as well.[3]

The First and Second battalions of the Light Guards were attacked by Liao AeroSpace Fighters on their way in, scattering the two battalions and allowing Cochraine's Goliaths to begin grinding down the two units. The double-strength Delta Company quickly landed behind the attacking Goliaths, closed with them, and destroyed five of them in the opening salvo. The lighter 'Mechs of Delta Company massed their fire and were able to get inside the minimum range of the PPCs and LRMs of the Goliaths used by Cochraine's unit. This sudden attack allowed the Light Guards battalions to regroup and destroy Cochraine's Goliaths.[4] On Algot a few months later, the Light Guards destroyed the 2nd Ariana Fusiliers.[5]

The Light Guards RCT then traveled to Remshield, where they faced the first battalion of the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers and Hurloc's Hussars. The Light Guards defeated both units.[6] They quickly reboarded their DropShips for a quick trip to Sarna. On that world, the Capellan defenders had destroyed the 5th Syrtis Fusiliers and stranded the Screaming Eagles and Crater Cobras. Along with the Davion Heavy Guards, the Light Guards reinforced the two mercenary units, destroying the defenders.[7] A short while later, the Light Guards redeployed again, landing on Kaifeng. What should have been a simple takeover stretched out into a series of engagements led by a fanatical militia defense force.[8]

Fed-Com Civil War

During the FedCom Civil War they fought on Sirdar and New Syrtis against Katherine's forces. Later they joined Victor's assault on New Avalon, where they suffered heavy casualties.[9] In 3067, they were reactivated, but they were only at approximately 50% of their listed strength.[10]

Sirdar

On Sirdar the defending Sirdar CMM had no chance against the combined might of the 1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry, 9th Illician Rangers, 21st Illician Rangers, and Davion Light Guards. During the fight they suffered light losses.

Jihad

At the outbreak of the Jihad the Davion Light Guards attempted to land on New Avalon but they were intercepted by Word of Blake WarShips and destroyed before they could make planetfall.[11]

Officers

As of 3062 the Commanding Officer was Hauptmann General Jon Buckvold. He was appointed by Archon Katherine Steiner-Davion in 3060 to replace the retiring Field Marshal Jonathon Riffenberg, who had been in command since 3025. After the Civil War, General Jessica Quarles took command of the Light Guards.[12]

Tactics

The Light Guards used speed and maneuverability to outmaneuver their opponents instead of relying on firepower. They would try to remain on the edge of a battle field, slashing in and isolating small units of enemy forces and destroying them via massed fire. Then they would withdraw to the edge of the battle and look for another opportunity to slash in at the enemy.[13]

Composition

3062

Davion Light Guards (1 Reinforced Regiment/Veteran Reliable/)

  • CO: Hauptmann General Jon Buckvold

- Primarly Medium-class 'Mechs

Davion Light Guards Aerospace Brigade (2 Wings)

Davion Light Guards Armor Brigade (4 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)

  • CO: Hauptmann General Jacob Draters
  • 121st Federation Scout Regiment - Kommandant: Mazel Zardetto
  • 12th Avalon Light Armor Regiment - Leftenant General: Christine Lubek-Kokal
  • 3rd Argyle Tank Regiment - Leftenant General: Vlado Chou
  • 5th Mirach Recon Regiment - Leftenant General: F. James Weatherby
  • 105th F-C Artillery Battalion - Kommandant: Jesus Ramirez-Xolo

- The 105th fields two full Companies of heavy armor

Davion Light Guards Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)

  • CO: Hauptman General Angela Voss
  • 19th Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General: Augustus Clarke
  • 21st New Rhodes Mechanized Rifles - Kommandant: Timothy Heine
  • 15th Mirach Jump Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General: Ashok Herman
  • 7th Achernar Jump Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General: Aurelius Leger
  • 69th Tybalt Jump Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General: Gus "Brick" Evans
  • 343rd Federation Jump Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General Richard Daley

- Each Jump Regiment includes a Battle Armor Company and organic transportation


Notes

During the wargames on New Syrtis in 3064/3065, the Davion Light Guards received a further nick-name: the Grease Foxes. None of the other units had been able to outmaneuver and trap them.

References

  1. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 109
  2. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 139
  3. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 20
  4. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 21
  5. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 90
  6. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 39
  7. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 51
  8. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 109
  9. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 129
  10. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 139
  11. ↑ Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon, p. 6
  12. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 139
  13. ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 78
  • Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 78 - "Unit Profile"

Bibliography

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