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Line 1: − {{InfoBoxCharacter+ '''James McFarland''' (born n/a - died n/a) was an officer in the [[AFFC]] and [[AFFS]] who became the commanding officer of the [[10th Lyran Guards]]. − | image = − | caption = − | name = James McFarland − | birthdate = − | died = − | othernames = − | affiliation = [[Lyran Commonwealth]] − | profession = [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] − | parents = − | siblings = − | spouse = − | children = − }} − '''James McFarland''' was an officer in the [[AFFC]] and [[AFFS]], and served as the commanding officer of the [[10th Lyran Guards]].<ref name=JTPNA6>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 6, "Combatants: Tenth Lyran Guards"</ref> ==History== ==History== [[Image:Lyranguards10th.png|right|thumb|The Tenth Lyran Guards - The Revenants]] [[Image:Lyranguards10th.png|right|thumb|The Tenth Lyran Guards - The Revenants]] − [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] James McFarland's military career included a decade-long stint with the AFFC's [[AFFC#Department_of_Strategy_and_Tactics|Department of Strategy and Tactics]], during which time he attached himself to several different field units where he saw substantial action. He was attached to the Tenth Lyran Guards when they were driven off [[Alyina]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in [[3051]] and later was permitted to observe [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]]'s headquarters during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]]. He was personally chosen by [[Archon-Prince]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] to command the Tenth after the retirement of [[Hauptmann General]] Kaulkas after the [[Clan Invasion]]. <ref name=FMLA78>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 78, "10th Lyran Guards RCT: The Revenants"</ref> McFarland therefore took part in [[Operation BULLDOG]] and journeyed to the [[Clan Homeworlds]] alongside Prince Victor, where the Tenth's reputation as a crack unit was only reinforced. + [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] James McFarland's military career included a decade-long stint with the AFFC's [[AFFC#Department_of_Strategy_and_Tactics|Department of Strategy and Tactics]], during which time he attached himself to several different field units where he saw substantial action. He was attached to the Tenth Lyran Guards when they were driven off [[Alyina]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in [[3051]] and later was permitted to observe [[Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]]'s headquarters during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]]. He was personally chosen by [[Archon-Prince]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] to command the Tenth after the retirement of [[Hauptmann General]] Kaulkas after the [[Clan Invasion]]. <ref name=FMLA78>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 78, "10th Lyran Guards RCT: The Revenants"</ref> McFarland therefore took part in [[Operation Bulldog]] and journeyed to the [[Clan Homeworlds]] alongside Prince Victor, where the Tenth's reputation as a crack unit was only reinforced. − At the start of the [[FedCom Civil War]] in late [[3062]], the Tenth Lyran Guards were effectively stranded on [[Robinson]], stripped of their [[JumpShip]] assets. McFarland was finally able to commandeer enough transport in early [[3065]] to leave Robinson, jumping to the [[Kentares]] system on the first leg of their trek to [[Tikonov]], where Victor's task force was engaged in fighting the [[Loyalist (FCCW)|loyalists]]. Unfortunately for MacFarland, [[Department of Military Intelligence|DMI]] agents sabotaged several of the Tenth's JumpShips, forcing them to remain in-system for several weeks while technicians began repairs. While this was taking place, Kentares was under attack by the [[Draconis Combine]]'s [[3rd Benjamin Regulars]]. Kentares was underdefended, protected only by a hastily rebuilt [[Kentares Draconis March Militia|Kentares DMM]], assembled from elements of the [[5th Donegal Guards]] and the [[Clovis Draconis March Militia|Clovis DMM]]. With the defenders quickly falling back against the Kuritans, McFarland chose to intervene, landing on Kentares and engaging the Third. The Tenth Lyran and Kentares DMM destroyed the Regulars in a week of hard fighting. McFarland personally saw to it that [[DCMS]] prisoners taken were treated properly. <ref name=FCCW137>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 137, "Kentares IV"</ref> + At the start of the [[FedCom Civil War]] in late [[3062]], the Tenth Lyran Guards were effectively stranded on [[Robinson]], stripped of their [[JumpShip]] assets. McFarland was finally able to commandeer enough transport in early [[3065]] to leave Robinson, jumping to the [[Kentares]] system on the first leg of their trek to [[Tikonov]], where Victor's task force was engaged in fighting the [[Loyalist (FCCW)|loyalists]]. Unfortunately for MacFarland, [[Department of Military Intelligence|DMI]] agents sabotaged several of the Tenth's JumpShips, forcing them to remain in system for several weeks while technicians began repairs. While this was taking place, Kentares was under attack by the [[Draconis Combine]]'s [[3rd Benjamin Regulars]]. Kentares was under-defended, protected only by a hastily rebuilt [[Kentares Draconis March Militia|Kentares DMM]], assembled from elements of the [[5th Donegal Guards]] and the [[Clovis Draconis March Militia|Clovis DMM]]. With the defenders quickly falling back against the Kuritans, McFarland chose to intervene, landing on Kentares and engaging the Third. The Tenth Lyran and Kentares DMM destroyed the Regulars in a week of hard fighting. McFarland personally saw to it that DCMS prisoners taken were treated properly. <ref name=FCCW137>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 137, "Kentares IV"</ref> − The Tenth eventually linked up with Victor, and in late May of 3066, they finally assaulted Tikonov, alongside [[ComStar]]'s [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] relieving the [[6th Crucis Lancers]], who had been fighting on Tikonov for years. The Tenth and 244th easily crushed the [[3rd Republican|3rd Republican Guards]] when their [[battle armor|armored infantry]] assets eliminated the Guards' command structure. + The Tenth eventually linked up with Victor, and in late May of 3066, they finally assaulted Tikonov, alongside [[ComStar]]'s [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] relieving the [[6th Crucis Lancers]], who had been fighting on Tikonov for years. The Tenth and 244th easily crushed the [[3rd Republican|3rd Republican Guards]] when their [[Battle Armor|armored infantry]] assets eliminated the Guards' command structure. The Allies then turned on the capital city of Tikograd, where they destroyed a detachment of the [[Valexa Capellan March Militia|Valexa CMM]]. The [[15th Deneb Light Cavalry]] was forced to withdraw, and Tikonov was finally in the hands of the [[Allies (FCCW)|allies]].<ref name=FCCW158159>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 158-159, "Tikonov"</ref> The Allies then turned on the capital city of Tikograd, where they destroyed a detachment of the [[Valexa Capellan March Militia|Valexa CMM]]. The [[15th Deneb Light Cavalry]] was forced to withdraw, and Tikonov was finally in the hands of the [[Allies (FCCW)|allies]].<ref name=FCCW158159>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 158-159, "Tikonov"</ref> − It had long been almost inevitable that the Civil War in the [[Federated Suns]] would come down to an assault by the allies on [[New Avalon]], the seat of [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]'s power. On November 8, [[3066]], Victor, McFarland and the rest of their task force arrived on the capital planet. Though it took several months and the Tenth took heavy losses, the allies eventually prevailed on April 20, [[3067]], when Katherine finally surrendered.<ref name=FCCW170171>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 170-171, "New Avalon"</ref> + It had long been almost inevitable that the Civil War in the [[Federated Suns]] would come down to an assault by the allies on [[New Avalon]], the seat of [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]'s power. On November 8, 3066, Victor, McFarland and the rest of their task force arrived on the capital planet. Though it took several months and the Tenth took heavy losses, the allies eventually prevailed on April 20, [[3067]], when Katherine finally surrendered.<ref name=FCCW170171>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 170-171, "New Avalon"</ref> − Like the rest of the Tenth, McFarland chose to remain on New Avalon after the Civil War as part of the new Armed Forces of the Federated Suns.<ref name=JTPNA6/> As of August 1, [[3067]], McFarland remained in command of the Tenth on New Avalon, with his force operating at around 35 percent capacity. <ref name=FMU179>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 179, "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Table"</ref> + Like the rest of the Tenth, McFarland chose to remain on New Avalon after the Civil War as part of the new Armed Forces of the Federated Suns.<ref name=JTPNA6>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'' p. 6, Combatants: Tenth Lyran Guards</ref> As of August 1, 3067, McFarland remained in command of the Tenth on New Avalon, with his force operating at around 35 percent capacity. <ref name=FMU179>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 179, "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Table"</ref> − In December 3067, the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] on the [[Inner Sphere]]. While [[WarShips]] bombarded the planet, the [[31st Division (Word of Blake)|31st Division]] landed on-planet and advanced on [[Avalon City]]. McFarland and the Tenth were the first unit to oppose the Blakists, engaging them at [[Battle of McCarel Farm|McCarel Farm]]. Despite being understrength, the Tenth managed to inflict significant damage on the Thirty-first before they were forced to pull back. They bought the defenders enough time to regroup and hold the capital city against the invaders. <ref name=JTPNA8>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 8, "Unwelcome Guests"</ref> + In December 3067, the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] on the [[Inner Sphere]]. While [[WarShips]] bombarded the planet, the [[31st Division (Word of Blake)|31st Division]] landed on-planet and advanced on [[Avalon City]]. McFarland and the Tenth were the first unit to oppose the Blakists, engaging them at [[Battle of McCarel Farm|McCarel Farm]]. Despite being under-strength, the Tenth managed to inflict significant damage on the Thirty-first before they were forced to pull back. They bought the defenders enough time to regroup and hold the capital city against the invaders. <ref name=JTPNA8>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 8, "Unwelcome Guests"</ref> − Unfortunately, casualties to the Tenth were too heavy to make them an effective independent fighting force, and by February [[3068]] they were merged into the [[1st Davion Guards]]. <ref name=JTPNA6/> It is unclear if McFarland survived the fighting on New Avalon. + Unfortunately, casualties to the Tenth were too heavy to make them an effective independent fighting force, and by February [[3068]] they were merged into the [[1st Davion Guards]]. <ref name=JTPNA6/> It is unclear if McFarland survived the fighting on New Avalon. ==References== ==References== Line 36:
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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[Image:Lyranguards10th.png|right|thumb|The Tenth Lyran Guards - The Revenants]] | [[Image:Lyranguards10th.png|right|thumb|The Tenth Lyran Guards - The Revenants]] | ||
| − | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] James McFarland's military career included a decade-long stint with the AFFC's [[AFFC#Department_of_Strategy_and_Tactics|Department of Strategy and Tactics]], during which time he attached himself to several different field units where he saw substantial action. He was attached to the Tenth Lyran Guards when they were driven off [[Alyina]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in [[3051]] and later was permitted to observe [[ | + | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] James McFarland's military career included a decade-long stint with the AFFC's [[AFFC#Department_of_Strategy_and_Tactics|Department of Strategy and Tactics]], during which time he attached himself to several different field units where he saw substantial action. He was attached to the Tenth Lyran Guards when they were driven off [[Alyina]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in [[3051]] and later was permitted to observe [[Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]]'s headquarters during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]]. He was personally chosen by [[Archon-Prince]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] to command the Tenth after the retirement of [[Hauptmann General]] Kaulkas after the [[Clan Invasion]]. <ref name=FMLA78>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 78, "10th Lyran Guards RCT: The Revenants"</ref> McFarland therefore took part in [[Operation Bulldog]] and journeyed to the [[Clan Homeworlds]] alongside Prince Victor, where the Tenth's reputation as a crack unit was only reinforced. |
| − | At the start of the [[FedCom Civil War]] in late [[3062]], the Tenth Lyran Guards were effectively stranded on [[Robinson]], stripped of their [[JumpShip]] assets. McFarland was finally able to commandeer enough transport in early [[3065]] to leave Robinson, jumping to the [[Kentares]] system on the first leg of their trek to [[Tikonov]], where Victor's task force was engaged in fighting the [[Loyalist (FCCW)|loyalists]]. Unfortunately for MacFarland, [[Department of Military Intelligence|DMI]] agents sabotaged several of the Tenth's JumpShips, forcing them to remain in | + | At the start of the [[FedCom Civil War]] in late [[3062]], the Tenth Lyran Guards were effectively stranded on [[Robinson]], stripped of their [[JumpShip]] assets. McFarland was finally able to commandeer enough transport in early [[3065]] to leave Robinson, jumping to the [[Kentares]] system on the first leg of their trek to [[Tikonov]], where Victor's task force was engaged in fighting the [[Loyalist (FCCW)|loyalists]]. Unfortunately for MacFarland, [[Department of Military Intelligence|DMI]] agents sabotaged several of the Tenth's JumpShips, forcing them to remain in system for several weeks while technicians began repairs. While this was taking place, Kentares was under attack by the [[Draconis Combine]]'s [[3rd Benjamin Regulars]]. Kentares was under-defended, protected only by a hastily rebuilt [[Kentares Draconis March Militia|Kentares DMM]], assembled from elements of the [[5th Donegal Guards]] and the [[Clovis Draconis March Militia|Clovis DMM]]. With the defenders quickly falling back against the Kuritans, McFarland chose to intervene, landing on Kentares and engaging the Third. The Tenth Lyran and Kentares DMM destroyed the Regulars in a week of hard fighting. McFarland personally saw to it that DCMS prisoners taken were treated properly. <ref name=FCCW137>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 137, "Kentares IV"</ref> |
| − | The Tenth eventually linked up with Victor, and in late May of 3066, they finally assaulted Tikonov, alongside [[ComStar]]'s [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] relieving the [[6th Crucis Lancers]], who had been fighting on Tikonov for years. The Tenth and 244th easily crushed the [[3rd Republican|3rd Republican Guards]] when their [[ | + | The Tenth eventually linked up with Victor, and in late May of 3066, they finally assaulted Tikonov, alongside [[ComStar]]'s [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] relieving the [[6th Crucis Lancers]], who had been fighting on Tikonov for years. The Tenth and 244th easily crushed the [[3rd Republican|3rd Republican Guards]] when their [[Battle Armor|armored infantry]] assets eliminated the Guards' command structure. |
The Allies then turned on the capital city of Tikograd, where they destroyed a detachment of the [[Valexa Capellan March Militia|Valexa CMM]]. The [[15th Deneb Light Cavalry]] was forced to withdraw, and Tikonov was finally in the hands of the [[Allies (FCCW)|allies]].<ref name=FCCW158159>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 158-159, "Tikonov"</ref> | The Allies then turned on the capital city of Tikograd, where they destroyed a detachment of the [[Valexa Capellan March Militia|Valexa CMM]]. The [[15th Deneb Light Cavalry]] was forced to withdraw, and Tikonov was finally in the hands of the [[Allies (FCCW)|allies]].<ref name=FCCW158159>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 158-159, "Tikonov"</ref> | ||
| − | It had long been almost inevitable that the Civil War in the [[Federated Suns]] would come down to an assault by the allies on [[New Avalon]], the seat of [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]'s power. On November 8, | + | It had long been almost inevitable that the Civil War in the [[Federated Suns]] would come down to an assault by the allies on [[New Avalon]], the seat of [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]'s power. On November 8, 3066, Victor, McFarland and the rest of their task force arrived on the capital planet. Though it took several months and the Tenth took heavy losses, the allies eventually prevailed on April 20, [[3067]], when Katherine finally surrendered.<ref name=FCCW170171>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 170-171, "New Avalon"</ref> |
| − | Like the rest of the Tenth, McFarland chose to remain on New Avalon after the Civil War as part of the new Armed Forces of the Federated Suns.<ref name=JTPNA6/> As of August 1, | + | Like the rest of the Tenth, McFarland chose to remain on New Avalon after the Civil War as part of the new Armed Forces of the Federated Suns.<ref name=JTPNA6>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'' p. 6, Combatants: Tenth Lyran Guards</ref> As of August 1, 3067, McFarland remained in command of the Tenth on New Avalon, with his force operating at around 35 percent capacity. <ref name=FMU179>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 179, "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Table"</ref> |
| − | In December 3067, the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] on the [[Inner Sphere]]. While [[WarShips]] bombarded the planet, the [[31st Division (Word of Blake)|31st Division]] landed on-planet and advanced on [[Avalon City]]. McFarland and the Tenth were the first unit to oppose the Blakists, engaging them at [[Battle of McCarel Farm|McCarel Farm]]. Despite being | + | In December 3067, the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] on the [[Inner Sphere]]. While [[WarShips]] bombarded the planet, the [[31st Division (Word of Blake)|31st Division]] landed on-planet and advanced on [[Avalon City]]. McFarland and the Tenth were the first unit to oppose the Blakists, engaging them at [[Battle of McCarel Farm|McCarel Farm]]. Despite being under-strength, the Tenth managed to inflict significant damage on the Thirty-first before they were forced to pull back. They bought the defenders enough time to regroup and hold the capital city against the invaders. <ref name=JTPNA8>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 8, "Unwelcome Guests"</ref> |
| − | Unfortunately, casualties to the Tenth were too heavy to make them an effective independent fighting force, and by February [[3068]] they were merged into the [[1st Davion Guards]]. <ref name=JTPNA6/> It is unclear if McFarland survived the fighting on New Avalon. | + | Unfortunately, casualties to the Tenth were too heavy to make them an effective independent fighting force, and by February [[3068]] they were merged into the [[1st Davion Guards]]. <ref name=JTPNA6/> It is unclear if McFarland survived the fighting on New Avalon. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' |
* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon]]'' | ||
| − | + | [[Category:House Davion Characters|McFarland, James]] | |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:House Steiner Characters|McFarland, James]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Minor Characters|McFarland, James]] |