Raventhir's Iron Hand

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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.[2] 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.ref name=FMPp30/> 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

In 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.[4]

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.[5]

Officers

As of 3025, the Commanding Officer was Major Vernyce Alkobar[6]

As of 3050 to 3054, the Commanding Officer was Major Mariann Tudor[7][8]

As of 3064 to 3067, the Commanding Officer was Colonel Jason Raventhir[2][9]

As of 3085 the commanding officer was Colonel Jeremy Raventhir.[10]

Tactics

The unit was trained in defensive actions.[2]

Composition History

2580

Magistracy Guards (BattleMech Battalion)[11]

3025

Raventhir's Iron Hand (Veteran/Fanatical)[6]

  • CO: Major Vernycö Alkebar

3050-3054

Raventhir's Iron Hand (BattleMech Regiment)[7][8]

  • CO: Major Mariann Tudor

3064-3067

Raventhir's Iron Hand (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[2][9]

  • CO: Colonel Jason Raventhir
  • 2nd Battalion: Major Forrest Smith
  • 3rd Battalion: Major Andrea Carlson

Raventhir's Air Guard (Air Lance/Veteran/Fanatical)[2][9]

Raventhir's Armor Guard (2 [[Battalions/Regular/Fanatical)[2][9]

  • CO: Force Major Joshua Nielson II

Raventhir's Infantry Guard (Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)[2][9]

  • CO: Colonel David Collins

3085

Raventhir's Iron Hand (Veteran/Fanatical)[10]

  • CO: Colonel Jeremy Raventhir

Raventhir's Air Guard (1 Squadron/Veteran/Fanatical)[10]

  • CO: Commander Akane Sato

Raventhir's Armor Guard (Regular/Reliable)[10]

  • CO: Force Major David Dirix

Raventhir's Infantry Guard (Elite/Fanatical)[10]

  • CO: Colonel Emmet Phil

Notes

References

  1. ↑ BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction, p. 22 "Succession Wars Era"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Field Manual: Periphery, p. 30, "Raventhir's Iron Hand Unit Profile"
  3. ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, pp. 67-68, "Object Lessons".
  4. ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 170, "Bloody and Blind"
  5. ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 179, "Royal Magistracy Guards"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Periphery (1988), p. 99, "Unit Deployment Table - 3025"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 20 Year Update, p. 78, "MAF Deployment Table - 3050"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Objective Raids, p. 47, "MAF Deployment Table - 3054"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 201, "MAF Deployment Table - 3067"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 149, "MAF Deployment Table - 3085"
  11. ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 31, "Raventhir's Iron Hand" - Unit history describes the unit's original formal name as being Magistracy Guards.

Bibliography

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