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The '''Robinson Rangers''' starting their life as a brigade of volunteers in the defense of [[Robinson]], the [[Draconis March]] capital world, these original volunteers were wiped out in the [[First Succession War]]. To honor these volunteers, Prince [[Peter Davion (First Prince)|Peter Davion]] authorized the construction of two [[BattleMech]] regiments, financed by the [[Duke of Robinson]]. The Robinson Rangers fought the [[Draconis Combine]] in five major conflicts. Two things define the Rangers: Hatred of the Combine, and more importantly, a loyalty to the Duke of Robinson. In the early 3060s, [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] created the Third Rangers. While publicly a move to reinforce the Draconis March, it was more a political move, and the unit spent more time on [[New Avalon]] than anywhere else. The Third was destroyed during the final battle of New Avalon, with no plans to rebuild the destroyed unit.  
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The '''Robinson Rangers''' starting their life as a brigade of volunteers in the defense of [[Robinson]], the [[Draconis March]] capital world, these original volunteers were wiped out in the [[First Succession War]]. To honor these volunteers, Prince [[Peter Davion (First Prince)|Peter Davion]] authorized the construction of two [[BattleMech]] regiments, financed by the [[Duke of Robinson]]. The Robinson Rangers fought the [[Draconis Combine]] in five major conflicts. Two things define the Rangers: Hatred of the Combine, and more importantly, a loyalty to the Duke of Robinson. In the early 3060s, [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] created the Third Rangers. While publicly a move to reinforce the Draconis March, it was more of a political initiative than military, and the unit spent more time on [[New Avalon]] than anywhere else. The Third was destroyed during the final battle of New Avalon, with no plans to rebuild the destroyed unit.  
 
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The Rangers and Strikers were caught up in a civil war in the Sandoval family in 3095. The units were distracted and the [[Raven Alliance]] and [[Draconis Combine]] took advantage of this to take control of Draconis March systems. This internal conflict exhausted the various units involved and prevented the Rangers from mounting any kind of effective defense. The Draconis Combine then came across the border, further shattering the units.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 80</ref>
 
The Rangers and Strikers were caught up in a civil war in the Sandoval family in 3095. The units were distracted and the [[Raven Alliance]] and [[Draconis Combine]] took advantage of this to take control of Draconis March systems. This internal conflict exhausted the various units involved and prevented the Rangers from mounting any kind of effective defense. The Draconis Combine then came across the border, further shattering the units.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 80</ref>
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==Officers==
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Robinson Rangers'''
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| [[Field Marshal]]||[[James Sandoval]]||[[3058]]
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==Tactics==
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Different per Unit.
  
 
==Units of the Robinson Rangers==
 
==Units of the Robinson Rangers==
* [[1st Robinson Rangers]]
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:* [[1st Robinson Rangers]]
* [[2nd Robinson Rangers]]
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:* [[2nd Robinson Rangers]]
* [[3rd Robinson Rangers]] (destroyed during the [[FedCom Civil War]])
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* [[4th Robinson Rangers]] (active in the Dark Age era)
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* [[1st Robinson Strikers|1st Robinson Strikers LCT]]<ref name=FMUp62>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62, "Robinson March Brigade"</ref>
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:* [[1st Robinson Strikers|1st Robinson Strikers LCT]]<ref name=FMUp62>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62, "Robinson March Brigade"</ref>
* [[2nd Robinson Strikers|2nd Robinson Strikers LCT]]<ref name=FMUp62/>
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:* [[2nd Robinson Strikers|2nd Robinson Strikers LCT]]<ref name=FMUp62/>
* [[3rd Robinson Strikers|3rd Robinson Strikers LCT]] (Destroyed [[3144]] by Draconis Combine on Palymra.)<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 71 Debacle at Palymra - Unit listed destroyed among other units.</ref>  
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:* [[3rd Robinson Strikers|3rd Robinson Strikers LCT]]
* [[4th Robinson Strikers|4th Robinson Strikers LCT]] (active in the Dark Age era)
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* [[5th Robinson Strikers|5th Robinson Strikers LCT]] (active in the Dark Age era)
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==Notes==
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:* The 3rd Rangers was destroyed during the [[FedCom Civil War]].
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:* The 3rd Strikers was destroyed [[3143]] by Draconis Combine on Palymra.)<ref name=FM3145p71>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 71 Debacle at Palymra - Unit listed destroyed among other units.</ref>  
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==Color Scheme==
 
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==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
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Revision as of 21:41, 18 June 2020

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The Robinson Rangers starting their life as a brigade of volunteers in the defense of Robinson, the Draconis March capital world, these original volunteers were wiped out in the First Succession War. To honor these volunteers, Prince Peter Davion authorized the construction of two BattleMech regiments, financed by the Duke of Robinson. The Robinson Rangers fought the Draconis Combine in five major conflicts. Two things define the Rangers: Hatred of the Combine, and more importantly, a loyalty to the Duke of Robinson. In the early 3060s, Archon Katherine Steiner-Davion created the Third Rangers. While publicly a move to reinforce the Draconis March, it was more of a political initiative than military, and the unit spent more time on New Avalon than anywhere else. The Third was destroyed during the final battle of New Avalon, with no plans to rebuild the destroyed unit.


History

The Rangers have acted as the honor guard for the Sandoval family since their inception. The Duke of Robinson was nominally their commander, but given the Duke's many responsibilities the daily operations of the Robinson Rangers usually fell to an AFFS officer.[1]

The Robinson Rangers fought the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery from the time of their inception. In the Fourth Succession War they faced elements of the Benjamin Regulars.[2][3]

In the FedCom Civil War the First and Second Robinson Rangers were the primary striking arm of the Duke's invasion of the Draconis Combine. The First quickly took several worlds from the Combine[4], but was eventually forced back to Mallory's World to rebuild.[5] The Second transferred from the Lyran Alliance to the Draconis March[6] and attacked Quentin.[7] They suffered losses and withdrew to Mallory's World to rebuild. The Second was then part of the task force that attacked New Avalon and freed it from Katherine Steiner-Davion. They took heavy losses at this time. The Third Rangers were a political unit, and were destroyed in the fighting on New Avalon.[8]

During the Jihad several ComGuard units integrated with the AFFS forces on Robinson.[9]

After the Jihad the AFFS High Command, with the consent of the Duke of Robinson, sought to limit the Rangers ability to get into trouble. As such, the First Robinson Rangers were the only Ranger unit, with other Robinson units being named the Robinson Strikers. These units were still loyal to the Duke of Robinson, but were less likely to cause problems or launch unauthorized strikes because they lacked the institutional hatred of the Rangers.[10]

The Rangers and Strikers were caught up in a civil war in the Sandoval family in 3095. The units were distracted and the Raven Alliance and Draconis Combine took advantage of this to take control of Draconis March systems. This internal conflict exhausted the various units involved and prevented the Rangers from mounting any kind of effective defense. The Draconis Combine then came across the border, further shattering the units.[11]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Robinson Rangers
Field Marshal James Sandoval 3058

Tactics

Different per Unit.

Units of the Robinson Rangers

Notes

  • The 3rd Rangers was destroyed during the FedCom Civil War.
  • The 4th Rangers was active in the Dark Age era.
  • The 3rd Strikers was destroyed 3143 by Draconis Combine on Palymra.)[13]
  • The 4th Strikers was active in the Dark Age era.
  • The 5th Strikers was active in the Dark Age era.

Color Scheme

The Rangers use a deep red color with black trim as their unit colors.[14][1]

Unit Insignia

The insignia of the Robinson Rangers was a single red arrow on a golden shield.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 100
  2. NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 80
  3. NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 27
  4. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), pp. 47-48, 90-91
  5. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), pp. 106-107
  6. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 69
  7. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 109
  8. Field Manual: Updates, p. 131
  9. Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 95
  10. Field Manual: 3085, p. 62
  11. Field Manual: 3085, p. 80
  12. 12.0 12.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 62, "Robinson March Brigade"
  13. Field Manual: 3145, p. 71 Debacle at Palymra - Unit listed destroyed among other units.
  14. An Emissary of Heaven, p. 13

Bibliography