Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion
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Unit Description
The Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion is attached military formation for training officers candidates of the Robinson Battle Academy. Not intended for frontline service, the unit is deployed in emergencies.[1]
History
Formation
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4th Succession War
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War of 3039
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Clan Invasion
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Operation Guerrero
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Operation Bulldog
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Civil War
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Jihad
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Unit Colors
Unit employs Blue with black camo smiliar to Robinson Ranger's Red & Black camo scheme.
History
Renegade Kurita Raid of Robinson
In middle of October 3062, alleged renegade Kurita forces attacked Robinson. Some of these forces spilled into the Battle Academy itself, and some of students of the Battalion called to action. Among these students was Arthur Steiner-Davion, with Count Tancred Sandoval. They help fight off and destroy Kurita raiders from the school.[2][3]
Officers
As of 3054 the Commanding Officer was Kommandant Samuel O'Day[4]
As of 3062 the Commanding Officer was Kommandant Aki Jameson, who participated in Operation Bulldog as a Battalion Commander in the 1st Robinson Rangers.
Tactics
Composition History
3054
- Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion - (1 BattleMech Battalion) - CO: Kommandant Samual O'Day
3062
- Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion - (1 BattleMech Battalion) - CO: Kommandant Aki Jameson
Notes
Game Notes
When using Force Specific Rules from the Field Manual: Federated Suns, the Battalion suffers from a -3 Initiative when facing Draconis Combine forces. However, they gain a negative -1 to their physical attack rolls when fighting them.[5]
References
- ↑ FM: Federated Suns p. 133 - Robinson Battle Academy
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook) p. 18 - First Sparks - Kurita attack of Robinson noted.
- ↑ Patriots and Tyrants - Battle of the Robinson Academy detailed from Arthur Steiner-Davion and Tancred Sandoval's view point.
- ↑ Objective Raids p. 13 - Armed Forces of Federated Commonwealth - Academy Training Battalion's 3054 commanding officer listed.
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 149 - Rules when using scenario specific abilities for Training battalion.