Red Chasseurs
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Unit Description
The Red Chasseurs were a quick-response regiment for the Taurian Concordat. They were used to intercept threats incoming to Concordat. The unit has also been used in offensive actions as well. The unit usually on six-hour notice to deploy from their base to their JumpShip.
History
Succession Wars
The unit, like other periphery nations, were formed after the fall of the Star League.
During the Third Succession War, the regiment took the Magistracy of Canopus world of New Abilene in 3012. easily overwhelming the planet's local militia . Knowing the Canopians forces where on their way confront them, they dug in. The 1st Canopian Cuirassiers, late due to a helium seal blow out, dropped on top of Red Chasseurs' defensive positions. The Cuirassiers successfully forced the Chasseurs off New Abilene.[1]
New Colony Era
By the 3050s, the Concordat and Magistracy of Canopus begun colonizing region inbetween their two relms. The Chasseurs were used to New Colony Region to take down pirates, rogue colonial marshals and other sorted intrusive elements.
The regiment was as of 3064, organized to nearly have almost 5 fast heavy 'Mech companies. The unit's lack of activity at the time, caused its second battalion downgraded as a regular skilled unit.[2]
Along with rest of the I Corps, the unit was spread thinly From the Liao down to Fronc Reaches's border as of 3067.[3]
Jihad & Second FedSuns Invasion
In 3074, Taurus was bombarded by asteroids and left the capital of the Concordat in ruins. With 5 million dead, and Word of Blake intelligence suggesting the asteroids were propelled by agents of the Fed Suns, TDF's surviving ruling party invaded the Suns.
The Red Chasseurs along with rest of I Corps, supported two prong thrust into the Federated Suns. Accompanying Taurian Guard brigade, the I Corps was once again spread out to hold newly acquired FedSun worlds.[4]
Officers
- As of 3050, the Commanding Officer of the Red Chasseurs was Colonel Michael Griswald
- As of 3064, the Commanding Officer of the Red Chasseurs was Colonel Clarence "Chip" Cheplak.
Tactics
By 3064, the unit had developed quick insertion from high-atmosphere or hot drops onto potential enemy positions while as the attacker. The unit while conducting anti-pirate raids, use their dropships to land on Pirate's formation flank in showy effort. While ground forces that had been dropped in atmosphere land on differient position in attempt to scare pirates into an ambush.[6]
Composition History
3025
- Red Chasseurs (BattleMech Regiment) - CO: Colonel Valerie Makepeace
3050
- Red Chasseurs (BattleMech Regiment) - CO: Colonel Michael Griswald[7]
- 1st Battalion - CO: Subaltern Clarence Cheplak
- 2nd Battalion - CO: Subaltern Gerald Dildine
- 3rd Battalion - CO: Subaltern Timothy Frender
3064
- Red Chasseurs (BattleMech Regiment) - CO: Colonel Clarence Cheplak
- 1st Battalion - CO: Brigadier Andre Pharoh
- 2nd Battalion - CO: Brigadier Maria Steibeck
- 3rd Battalion - CO: Brigadier Isaak Shtern
- 21st Corp Air Division (Aerospace Wing) - CO: Wing Commander Samantha Fields
- 27th Armored Reconnaissance (2 Companies) - CO: Subaltern Mick Andrew
- 35th Cluster Support Force (Infantry Company) - CO: Cornet Adam Mustaffalous
3067
- Red Chasseurs (BattleMech Regiment) - Colonel Clarence Cheplak
- 21st Corp Air Division (Aerospace Wing) - CO: Air Master, SG Samantha Fields
- 27th Armored Reconnaissance (2 Companies) - CO: Subaltern Mick Andrew
- 35th Cluster Support Force (Infantry Company) - CO: Cornet Adam Mustaffalous
Notes
The 21st Corp Air Division rotates every six-months with 18th Corp Air Division as part of Red Chasseur's attached aerospace support unit.[8]
References
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 31 - 1st Canopian Cuirassiers - Cuirassiers' first significant victory during the late Successions Wars against the Red Chasseurs.
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 60 - Red Chasseurs - Chasseurs's second battalion losing experience due to lack of activity & unable chase down pirates.
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 193 - Red Chasseurs along with rest of the I Corps spread from Argos to Laconis.
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, pp. 191-192 - Taurian Guards.
- ↑ The Periphery (1988), p. 78 - Red Chasseurs - Colonel Valerie in command of Red Chassuers.
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 60 - Red Chasseurs - Tactics - Red Chasseurs use their dropships to fake out the Pirates ground.
- ↑ 20 Year Update page 77 - Periphery Deployment Table - Red Chasseurs and all battalion comanders noted
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. ?? - Red Chasseurs - 21st Air Corp Div. note