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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation in the Reunification War===
 
===Formation in the Reunification War===
The unit began found in [[2579]] as a ad-hoc BattleMech battalion created from the remains of MAF military units. The nameless battalion was used as a quick-response defence force created in wake of [[Star League|Star League's]] invasion of Magistracy during the [[Reunification War]] in [[2577]]. In [[2580]], the unit proved it mettle defending the world of [[Cranston]] against the elements [[SLDF]]'s of [[7th Corp (SLDF)|Seventh Corps]] and soundly defeated them.  The MAF christen the unit with name "Magistracy Guards" in honor of their victory in hard struggle.  Later in [[2584]], the unit name would be changed to Royal Magistracy Guards after valiant defense of Canopus IV. The unit was disbanded in [[2588]]<ref>''BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction'', p. 22 "Succession Wars Era" - Correct date of Magistracy's defeat by the SLDF, Field Manual: Periphery incorrectly lists year 2888 as date of conquest by the Star League.</ref>  after Canopus was conquered by the Star League.
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The unit began found in [[2579]] as a ad-hoc BattleMech battalion created from the remains of MAF military units. The nameless battalion was used as a quick-response defence force created in wake of [[Star League|Star League's]] invasion of Magistracy during the [[Reunification War]] in [[2577]]. In [[2580]], the unit proved it mettle defending the world of [[Cranston]] against the elements [[SLDF]]'s of [[VII Corp (SLDF)|Seventh Corps]] and soundly defeated them.  The MAF christen the unit with name "Magistracy Guards" in honor of their victory in hard struggle.  Later in [[2584]], the unit name would be changed to Royal Magistracy Guards after valiant defense of Canopus IV. The unit was disbanded in [[2588]]<ref>''BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction'', p. 22 "Succession Wars Era" - Correct date of Magistracy's defeat by the SLDF, Field Manual: Periphery incorrectly lists year 2888 as date of conquest by the Star League.</ref>  after Canopus was conquered by the Star League.
  
 
===Reconstituted, the Succession Wars===
 
===Reconstituted, the Succession Wars===

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Unit Description

The Raventhir's Iron Hand is a unit with the Magistracy of Canopus's military commands. Usually consisting of the MAF's most fanatical pilots in defending the Magistracy's capital world of Canopus IV.

History

Formation in the Reunification War

The unit began found in 2579 as a ad-hoc BattleMech battalion created from the remains of MAF military units. The nameless battalion was used as a quick-response defence force created in wake of Star League's invasion of Magistracy during the Reunification War in 2577. In 2580, the unit proved it mettle defending the world of Cranston against the elements SLDF's of Seventh Corps and soundly defeated them. The MAF christen the unit with name "Magistracy Guards" in honor of their victory in hard struggle. Later in 2584, the unit name would be changed to Royal Magistracy Guards after valiant defense of Canopus IV. The unit was disbanded in 2588[1] after Canopus was conquered by the Star League.

Reconstituted, the Succession Wars

The Guards were reformed in 2786 when Magestrix Janina Centrella declared Magistracy independence. The unit gained its current name, Raventhir's Iron Hand, throught the actions of its commander Jason Raventhir. He leads the regiment to break the Marik seige of Thurrock at end of the First Succession War. The unit was renamed in his honor for this achivement.

For most of the Succession Wars, the unit was stationed at the Palace of the Magestrix in city of Crimson.[2]

Liao Raid of Canopus

In May of 3035, the Andurien-Canopus campaign to conqueor Liao had ended in defeat. The Raventhir's Iron Hand surprised when the Canopus was assaulted by McCarron's Armored Caverly's 4th Regiment, the Leo's Demons. As part of a raid to remind the Canopian government that they were not safe from Liao. The Iron Hand was nearly overrunned by the ferocity of the mercenaries, but they were saved by the leadership of Emma Centrella. She lead the counter-offensive with Iron Hand and other Magistracy Guard units to blunted the attack.[3]

Early 3060s

As of 3064, the unit was barely veteran status, having not seen combat since 3035, Andurien Succession conflict.[4] The unit became unlike a parade unit, with few technology upgrades among their troops. Only its Commanding Officer, had been issued a new Capellan Yu Huang Assault 'Mech.[5] Efforts had been upgrade the force, including new Armor Battalion consisting of Heavy LRM Carriers and Light SRM Carriers. Despite major of the unit slowly lossing its skills, the infantry battalion had remained elite status, since it consistently being rotated into frontline forces every six months. The Infantry was employed to protect the Magestrix herself.

Blakist Invasion of Canopus

On May 3068, Word of Blake's 34th Division conducted assaulted against Canopus. The Iron Hand moved to meet them in outskirts of the capital city of Crimson. The Iron Hand managed to battle the 34th Division from the emplacement bunkers. The bunkers allowed the outnumber Iron Hands to fight Blakist to a stand still briefly with its 'Mech and Armored Vehicle formations. However, its Raventhir's Infantry Guard, was not at the battle itself. They were guarding the Magestrix and other VIPs. Blakist Infantry of the 34th Division inserted themselves in complex where Magestrix was located and slaughter Iron Hand Infantry and captured their charges. The main unit itself was over whelmed eventually, with only few its 'Mech Warriors managing to escape the unit's destruction.[6]

As of 3077, survivors of the Iron Hand were transfered to rebuild the First Canopian Cuirassiers. With Iron Hand's last commanding officer, Jason Ravethir, missing and persumed dead, the unit was at the time not being considered to be rebuilt.[7]

Officers

  • As of 3025, the Commanding Officer was Major Vernyce Alkobar[8]
  • As of 3050, the Commanding Officer was Major Mariann Tudor[9]
  • As of 3064, the Commanding Officer was Colonel Jason Raventhir[10]
    • Serving as the Iron Hand's Executive Office was Major Karla Delther.

Tactics

As of 3064, the unit was trained in defensive actions.[11]

Composition History

2580

Magistracy Guards (BattleMech Battalion)[12]

3025

  • Raventhir's Iron Hand (BattleMech Regiment)

3050

  • Raventhir's Iron Hand (BattleMech Regiment)

3064

  • Raventhir's Iron Hand (BattleMech Regiment)
    • 1st Battalion - CO: Major Karla Delther
    • 2nd Battalion - CO: Major Forrest Smith
    • 3rd Battalion - CO: Major Andrea Carlson
  • Raventhir's Air Guard (Air Lance) - CO: Commander Jak Vargas
  • Raventhir's Armor Guard (2 Battalions - CO: Force Major Joshua Nielson II
  • Raventhir's Infantry Guard (Battalion) - CO: Colonel David Collins

3067

  • Raventhir's Iron Hand (BattleMech Regiment) - CO: Colonel Jason Raventhir
  • Raventhir's Air Guard (Air Lance) - CO: Commander Jak Vargas
  • Raventhir's Armor Guard (2 Battalions - CO: Force Major Hoshua Nielson II
  • Raventhir's Infantry Guard (Battalion) - CO: Colonel David Collins

Notes

References

  1. BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction, p. 22 "Succession Wars Era" - Correct date of Magistracy's defeat by the SLDF, Field Manual: Periphery incorrectly lists year 2888 as date of conquest by the Star League.
  2. Field Manual: Periphery, p. 30 - "History of its Reformation and its earning its current name".
  3. Historical: Brush Wars, pp. 67-68 - "Object Lessons".
  4. Field Manual: Periphery, p. 30 - "Tactics" - Unit noted for not seeing combat for decades. The listing errantly leaves out the 3039 raid on Canopus since it was had not been written until after Historical: Brush Wars was published.
  5. Field Manual: Periphery, p.?? - "Regiment info" - Raventhir fallen into obsoletion among other MoC units.
  6. Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 170 - "Bloody and Blind" - Raventhir's defeat outside of Crimson and its apparent destruction.
  7. Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 179 - "Royal Magistracy Guards" - Iron Hand considered destroyed, survivors moved to be the core of rebuilding of the 1st Canopian Cuirassiers.
  8. The Periphery (1988), p. 99 - "Major Alkobar listed as the Raventhir's Commanding Officer as of 3025".
  9. 20 Year Update, p. 78 - "Periphery deployment table" - Unit co for 3050 listed.
  10. Field Manual: Periphery, p. 30 - "Commanding Officers".
  11. Field Manual: Periphery, p. 30 - "Tactics, unit only knows defensive actions and is out practice".
  12. Field Manual: Periphery, p. 31 - "Raventhir's Iron Hand" - Unit history describes the unit's original formal name as being Magistracy Guards.

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