Stapleton's Iron Hand
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| Stapleton's Iron Hand | |
| Formed | 2986[1] |
| Disbanded | Disbanded after the Fourth Succession War |
| Affiliation | Capellan Confederation |
| Parent Command | St. Ives Armored Cavalry |
Stapleton's Iron Hand was a regiment in service to the Capellan Confederation up until the Fourth Succession War.
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History
Chancellor Liao awarded Pavel Ridzik with command of the Stapleton's Iron Hand in 2991 for assisting him in gaining the Chancellorship.[1] The Colonel relinquished his command of the Prefectorate Guard, and transferred to his new command.
Fourth Succession War
During the Fourth Succession War, the unit took moderate casualties in the failed defense of Tikonov. During that fighting, they faced elements of the Sixth Crucis Lancers.[2] The remnants became later part of the Second Republic Guards.
During the Fourth Succession War Pavel Ridzik wanted to move Stapleton's Iron Hand up and use it as the core of a counterattack into the Federated Suns. This proved to be impossible.[3]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Stapleton's Iron Hand | |||
| Major | Christopher Stapleton | 2986 – 2991[1] | |
| Colonel | Pavel Ridzik | 2991 – 3025[1] | |
Tactics
Unknown.
Unit Emblem
Three blue diamonds impaled on a katana against white field.[1]
Composition History
3025
Stapleton's Iron Hand (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]
Primary BattleMech unit. Consisting of primary Banshee and Centurion BattleMechs.[1]
- First Battalion CO: Major Edam Ridzik
- Second Battalion CO: Major Christopher Stapleton
- Third Battalion CO: Major Alexandre Bulgarin[1]
3028
Stapleton's Grenadiers (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[4]