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| − | {{Update Needed|[[Field Manual: 3085]], [[Field Manual: Update]], [[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]], [[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]}}
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| − | | image = [[Image:Capcon_-_virtoria_rangers_-_Sung's_Rangers.png|150px]]
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| − | | nickname = "Confederation's Reach"
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| − | | parent formation = [[Victoria Commonality Rangers]]
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| − | | year = 3063
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| − | | unitname = Sung's Rangers
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| − | Formerly known as '''Sung's Cuirassiers'''.
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| − | ==Formation==
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| − | Originally called Sung's Cuirassiers on their homeworld [[Detroit]], the regiment has the distinction being one few Liao Regiments to be destroyed and rebuilt stronger than it was originally.<ref name=HLp85>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85, "Sung's Cuirassiers profile"</ref>
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| − | ==History==
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| − | In [[2668]] the unit was sent on a raid against the [[House Marik]] world of [[Xanthe III]]. The target was supposed to be a lightly defended repair depot. Yet due to intelligence failures of the Maskirovka agents in field, the Cuirassiers encountered elements of the [[Marik Protectorate Guard]]. The unit's dropzones were overwhelmed with a large number of heavy and assault class BattleMechs. Only two companies of the Cuirassiers survived the failed raid.<ref name=HLp85/>
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| − | Durring [[2761]] the unit was reformed and re-equipped again. The Cuirassiers were used in the occupation of the world of [[Lee]] where they faced off with [[House Davion]]'s [[Syrtis Fusiliers]]. The Cuirassiers were successful in the use of their Jump Troops to inflict moderate damage against the Davion troops.<ref name=HLp85/>
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| − | Between [[2890]] and [[2910]] the unit was used in a series of clashes with [[House Kurita]].<ref name=HLp85/>
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| − | While conducting a raid against the Davion world of [[Bristol]] in [[2915]]. the unit overshot their designated drop zones. These errors caused numerous personal and equipment loses which lead to its near destruction yet again. Only a few companies managed to rally, but were they quickly contained by Bristol's Militia.<ref name=HLp85/>
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| − | They were rebuilt yet again in [[2978]] and successfully seized the world of [[Mesartim]] from House Davion.<ref name=HLp85/>
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| − | In [[2999]], the unit was overwhelmed on [[Ingersoll]] by Marik Aerospace Forces.<ref name=HLp85/>
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| − | ===4th Succession War===
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| − | In [[3029]] the entire regiment is stationed on [[Wei]] when House Davion invaded the world, dropping multiple regiments on the unit's positions.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 113-114, "Sung's Cuirassiers get attacked on Wei by Davion regimental forces".</ref> The unit is forced to retreat from the world.
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| − | ===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
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| − | Reduced to two battalions during the 4th Succession War, the Cuirassers were rebuilt and garrisoned [[Gei-Fu]] and [[Harloc]] during the Andurien Wars.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 87</ref>
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| − | ===Operation Guerrero===
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| − | ===Operation Bulldog===
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| − | ===Xin Sheng Campaign===
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| − | In mid-3060s, the Rangers finished their assignment of defending [[Detroit]] for the Confederation against the force of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]].<ref name=FMCCp85>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 85, "Sung's Rangers Unit Profile"</ref> The unit was to return home to [[Victoria]] but was called into action with emergence of a new pirate state. The [[Fronc Reaches]] began to threaten the [[Trinity Alliance]]. Pirate bands such as the [[Calderon Commandos]] began raiding Taurian-controlled space. The Rangers fought a few skimishes on the world of Hellespont and other locations. Having difficulities trying to narrow down aims of the Commandos, the Chancellor sent aid in form of his own [[Death Commandos]]. The Fronc Reaches government tired of the raiding as well and closed its borders, limiting the Commandos's movement. This allowed the Rangers return to Victoria.{{cn}}
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| − | As hte Rangers returned home, the unit was forced re-organize to cover both the [[Free Worlds League]] & [[Federated Suns]] borders. The unit was to split its presence between both Victoria and [[Decatur]]. Since [[Marshigama's Legionnaires]] mauling, the Rangers were left to hold the borders on it own as of [[3067]].{{cn}}
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| − | ===Jihad===
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| − | In December [[3068]], Sung's Rangers were stationed on [[Victoria]] when a recently hired mercenary unit, [[Olson's Rangers]] turned their guns against the [[Shengli Arms]] Corporation - which Sung's Rangers were charged to defend. After inflicting significant damage, Sung's Rangers attempted to dislodge the renegade mercenary unit. However, Olson's Rangers managed to escape them by hijacking a nearby civilian DropShip. Sung's aerospace assets, Sung's Air Raiders, joined with the Victoria Home Guard's aerospace fighters and attempted to stop them from escaping, but they too met with failure.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 34, "Mercenary traitors Rampage on Victoria"!</ref>
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| − | Sung's Rangers then broke up into battalion-sized groups and protected the Capellan-[[Periphery]] border for the next ten years. They successfully repelled several attacks by the [[Taurian Concordat]] as well as several pirate groups. They performed so well that the commander of the [[Victoria Commonality Rangers]] is considering petitioning for each battalion to form the core of a regimental battle group once Capellan factories are back on-line. Sung's Rangers remain separated into battalions, with one each on [[Ward]], [[New Roland]], and [[Renown]].<ref name="frcc14">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 14</ref>
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| − | ==Officers==
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| − | As part of a deal struck when the Cuirassiers still belonged to the Chesterton Reserves, the Sung family is entitled to hereditary command positions in the unit. Though, regimental and battalion commands are still determined based on skill by the CCAF. Part of this bargain also insures that the unit only retains the "Sung" name as long as one member of the Sung line is serving. The Sung family also present a new 'Mech to the commanding officer, whether they are related or not, every year. <ref name=FMCC1>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 83</ref>
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| − | As of [[3025]], the commanding officer was [[Colonel]] Kevin Sung.<ref name=HLp85/>
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| − | As of [[3050]] to [[3054]], the commanding officer was ''Colonel'' Andrea Sung.<ref name=20Yp62>''20 Year Update'', p. 62, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp41>''Objective Raids'', p. 41, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
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| − | As of [[3063]] to [[3085]] the commanding officer was [[Sang-shao]] Jason Harris.<ref name=FMCCp85/><ref name=FMUp33>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref><ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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| − | ==Tactics==
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| − | ==Composition History==
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| − | ===3025===
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| − | '''Sung's Cuirassiers''' (3 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HLp85/>
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| − | :* CO: Colonel Kevin Sung.
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| − | * 1st Battalion ('''Urvine's Mounted Grenaders''') - Major Timothy Urvine
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| − | * 2nd Battalion ('''Kincade's Chosen''') - Major Gaberial Kincade
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| − | * 3rd Battalion ('''The Black Sheep''') - Major Andrea Sung
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| − | - Primary BattleMechs available were [[Hunchback|Hunchbacks]] & [[Thunderbolt|Thunderbolts]]
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| − | ===3050-3054===
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| − | '''Sung's Cuirassiers''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp62/><ref name=ORp41/>
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| − | * CO: Colonel Andrea Sung
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| − | ===3063===
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| − | *'''Sung's Victoria Commonality Rangers''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp85/>
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| − | :* CO: Sang-shao Jason Harris
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| − | * 1st Battalion: [[Zhong-shao]] Wang Meh
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| − | * 2nd Battalion: [[Major]] Franklin Majumoro
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| − | * 3rd Battalion: Zhong-shao Rana Crane
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| − | '''Sung's Air Rangers''' ([[Flight]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp85/>
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| − | * Wing Commander: [[Kong-sao-shao]] Gordon Sleeter
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| − | '''Sung's Armored Rangers''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp85/>
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| − | * Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Clark Jacobs
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| − | - Equipped with ''[[LRM Carrier|LRM]]'' and ''[[SRM Carrier]]''
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| − | '''Sung's Ranger Vanguard (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp85/>
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| − | * Infantry Commander: Zhong-shao Yorei Hovanova
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| − | ===3067===
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| − | '''Sung's Victoria Commonality Rangers (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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| − | * CO: Sang-shao Jason Harris
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| − | '''Sung's Air Rangers''' (Flight/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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| − | * CO: Kong-sao-shao Maggie Thomas
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| − | '''Sung's Armored Rangers''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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| − | * CO: Zhong-shao Simon Forrestal
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| − | '''Sung's Ranger Vanguard''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp33/>
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| − | * CO: Zhong-shao Yorei Hovanova
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| − | ===3079===
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| − | By stockpiling supplies that were abandoned by the [[Taurian Concordat]] when that nation recalled its troops, the Rangers were able to quickly replace their combat losses. They were at 90% of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name="frcc14"/>
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| − | ===3085===
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| − | '''Sung's Victoria Commonality Rangers''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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| − | * CO: Sang-shao Jason Harris
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| − | '''Sung's Air Rangers''' (Flight) (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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| − | *CO: Kong-sao-shao Aldo Bruno
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| − | '''Sung's Armored Rangers''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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| − | * CO: Zhong-shao Fox Mason
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| − | '''Sung’s Ranger Vanguard''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
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| − | * CO: Zhong-shao Mustafa Jilani
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| − | ==Notes==
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| − | The unit is known by three different names. As with Cuirassiers, its later known as Sung's Rangers or Sung's Victoria Commonality Rangers (Sung's VCR).
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| − | ==References==
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| − | <references/>
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| − | ==Bibliography==
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| − | *''[[20 Year Update]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Manual: Update]]''
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| − | *''[[Field Report: CCAF]]''
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| − | *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
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| − | *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
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| − | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]''
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| − | *''[[Objective Raids]]''
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| − | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Sung's Rangers]]
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