Iron Guard
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History
The Iron Guard has never surrendered to enemy forces. However it has withdrawn from the field of combat twice in its history.
Formation
In 2837 the Iron Guard withdrew from Zosma in the face of heavy Lyran Commonwealth opposition. This occurred during the ComStar War, which paralyzed the FWLM. Greatly outnumbered, the Iron Guard was facing total destruction. With no way of knowing if reinforcements would arrive, the unit withdrew rather than be destroyed. Thirty two years later, the Iron Guard led the Free Worlds counterattack on Zosma, taking it from the Lyran Commonwealth.[1]
Anton’s Revolt
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Fourth Succession War
Prior to the Fourth Succession War the Iron Guard was ordered to relocate off their garrison world. This was an unpopular decision with the unit, as it marked the second time they withdrew from the field, but they obeyed the order.
Andurien Secession
During the Andurien Secession, the Iron Guard secured landing zones for the 13th Marik Militia in 3036. They also secured Xanthe III in 3037 and served as a garrison force on Lopez that same year.[1]
Operation Guerrero
The Iron Guard participated in Operation Guerrero, suffering some losses, but details on what world it attacked are thin.[2]
Operation Bulldog
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Jihad
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Officers
In 3025 the unit is commanded by Colonel Bradford Holmes.[3]
As of 3050 to 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Virgil Ridgeway.[4][1] He was till in command in 3067.[5]
Tactics
The unit favors unorthodox battle tactics.[1]
Composition History
3025
Iron Guard (Regular/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Colonel Bradford Holmes
3050
Iron Guard (Green/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Colonel Virgil Ridgeway
3059
Iron Guard (1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[1]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Virgil Ridgeway
- XO: Force Commander Ghcorgeh Sukir
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Sally Mandelbaum
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Shozaburo Miyazaki
- The unit receive field upgrade kit's in large numbers.
Iron Wing (1 Wing/Regular/Fanatical)[1]
- Wing Commander: Commodore Saul Devlin
- The Wing is fitted with some Star League era Technology.
1st Zosma Reconnaissance Regiment (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Pearce Spruil
93rd Zosma Militia (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1]
- Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Eduord Graf
Notes
The Motto of the Iron Guard is "Never Surrender".[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 81, "Iron Guard Unit Profile"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 153
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108, "FWLM Deployment Table"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 20 Year Update, p. 56, "FWLM Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 161