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The '''Robinson Rangers''' started as a brigade of volunteers in the defense of [[Robinson]], the [[Draconis March]] capital world, and were wiped out in the [[First Succession War]]. To honor these volunteers, Prince [[Peter Davion (30th c.)|Peter Davion]] authorized the construction of two [[BattleMech]] regiments, financed by the [[Duke of Robinson]].
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==History==
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The Robinson Rangers have acted as the honor guard for [[House Sandoval]] since their inception. Two things defined the Rangers: hatred of the [[Draconis Combine]] and, more importantly, their loyalty to the Duke of Robinson. The Duke was nominally their commander, but given the Duke's many responsibilities the daily operations of the Rangers usually fell to an [[AFFS]] officer.<ref name=fmfs/>
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The Robinson Rangers fought the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] in five major conflicts from the time of their inception. In the [[Fourth Succession War]] they faced elements of the [[Benjamin Regulars]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 80</ref><ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 27</ref>
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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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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<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', pp. 47-48, 90-91</ref>, but was eventually forced back to [[Mallory's World]] to rebuild.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', pp. 106-107</ref> The Second transferred from the [[Lyran Alliance]] to the [[Draconis March]]<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 69</ref> and attacked [[Quentin]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 109</ref> 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.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 131</ref>
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During the [[Jihad]] several [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] units integrated with the AFFS forces on Robinson.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 95</ref>
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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.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 62</ref>
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The Rangers and Strikers were caught up in a Sandoval family civil war 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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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
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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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|}
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==Tactics==
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Different per Unit.
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==Units of the Robinson Rangers==
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:* [[1st Robinson Rangers]]
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:* [[2nd Robinson Rangers]]
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:* [[3rd Robinson Rangers]]
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:* [[4th Robinson Rangers]]
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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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:* [[2nd Robinson Strikers|2nd Robinson Strikers LCT]]<ref name=FMUp62/>
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:* [[3rd Robinson Strikers|3rd Robinson Strikers LCT]]
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:* [[4th Robinson Strikers|4th Robinson Strikers LCT]]
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:* [[5th Robinson Strikers|5th Robinson Strikers LCT]]
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==Notes==
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:* The 3rd Rangers was destroyed during the FedCom Civil War.
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:* The 4th Rangers was active in the Dark Age era.
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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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:* The 4th Strikers was active in the Dark Age era.
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:* The 5th Strikers was active in the Dark Age era.
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==Color Scheme==
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The Rangers use a deep red color with black trim as their unit colors.<ref name=AEoH13>''An Emissary of Heaven'', p. 13</ref><ref name=fmfs/>
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<gallery>
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Centurion (1st Robinson Rangers) FMFS.jpg|''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' BattleMech of the First Robinson Rangers
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Camomech-derwisch.png|''[[Dervish]]'' of the First Rangers
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</gallery>
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==Unit Insignia==
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The insignia of the Robinson Rangers was a single red arrow on a golden shield.<ref name=fmfs>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 100</ref>
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<gallery>
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Robinson Rangers 1st logo.png|1st Robinson Rangers
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Robinson Rangers 2nd logo.png|2nd Robinson Rangers
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Robinson Rangers 3rd logo.png|3rd Robinson Rangers
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references />
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[An Emissary of Heaven]]'' (BattleCorps story)
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* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]''
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
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[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Robinson Rangers]]
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[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Robinson Rangers]]

Latest revision as of 17:05, 21 January 2024

Insignia of the Robinson March Brigade
Robinson Rangers
Affiliation Federated Suns
Parent Command AFFC/AFFS

The Robinson Rangers started as a brigade of volunteers in the defense of Robinson, the Draconis March capital world, and 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.

History[edit]

The Robinson Rangers have acted as the honor guard for House Sandoval since their inception. Two things defined the Rangers: hatred of the Draconis Combine and, more importantly, their loyalty to the Duke of Robinson. The Duke was nominally their commander, but given the Duke's many responsibilities the daily operations of the Rangers usually fell to an AFFS officer.[1]

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

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.

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 Com Guard 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 Sandoval family civil war 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[edit]

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

Tactics[edit]

Different per Unit.

Units of the Robinson Rangers[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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

  • Centurion BattleMech of the First Robinson Rangers

  • Dervish of the First Rangers

Unit Insignia[edit]

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

  • 1st Robinson Rangers

  • 2nd Robinson Rangers

  • 3rd Robinson Rangers

References[edit]

  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[edit]

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