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| − | + | Always considered the showcase corps of the [[Taurian Defense Force]], the '''Taurian Guards Corps''' were the primary defenders of the [[Hyades Cluster]].<ref name=TPp77>''The Periphery'', pp. 77, 81</ref> | |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The best of the best of the [[Taurian Concordat]], the Taurian Guard has a long and storied history of service in defense of the Taurian people.<ref name=TPp77/> The first Taurian Guards regiment was destroyed in the [[Reunification War]] but as time passed the TDF rebuilt. The Taurian Guards Corps consisted of regiments that had a historical tie to the original Guards regiment. The three regiments were stationed in the Hyades Cluster, and their close proximity allowed them to cross-train with each other. As a result the regiments were skilled in coordinated efforts.<ref name=frp2765p22>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 22</ref> | The best of the best of the [[Taurian Concordat]], the Taurian Guard has a long and storied history of service in defense of the Taurian people.<ref name=TPp77/> The first Taurian Guards regiment was destroyed in the [[Reunification War]] but as time passed the TDF rebuilt. The Taurian Guards Corps consisted of regiments that had a historical tie to the original Guards regiment. The three regiments were stationed in the Hyades Cluster, and their close proximity allowed them to cross-train with each other. As a result the regiments were skilled in coordinated efforts.<ref name=frp2765p22>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 22</ref> | ||
| − | When originally organized at the birth of the Taurian rebellion against the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[2765]], the Taurian Guard was an amalgam of senior units that had survived the earlier | + | When originally organized at the birth of the Taurian rebellion against the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[2765]], the Taurian Guard was an amalgam of senior units that had survived the earlier Reunification War. The unit was given a christening of fire when it faced off against the legendary [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] in their defense of [[New Vandenberg]] from the invading Star League Defense Forces units.<ref name=TPp77/> |
| − | In later years the Guard was reorganized and augmented, increasing to a total of nine [[BattleMech]] [[ | + | In later years the Guard was reorganized and augmented, increasing to a total of nine [[BattleMech]] [[regiments]] organized into three [[battalions]]. The Guard is permanently assigned to guard the Taurian core worlds located in the [[Hyades Cluster]], though common practice was for up to two Battalions of Guard units to rotate out to the border to relieve junior Battalions on patrol there. With the loss of the [[Taurian Velites]] this has been scaled back to a single battalion on border relief duty.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 50</ref> |
The entire Guard Corps has more recently seen action both in the Concordat and farther afield. The Guard was instrumental in defending the core worlds from the attack of the [[Fighting Urukhai]] and in the later retaliatory strike into the [[Federated Suns]] in response to this mercenary raid. Though they performed well in this campaign into [[House Davion|Davion]] space, the unit has taken substantial damage during the engagements and has been rotated back to the Cluster for refit and repair.<ref name=FMU-193/> | The entire Guard Corps has more recently seen action both in the Concordat and farther afield. The Guard was instrumental in defending the core worlds from the attack of the [[Fighting Urukhai]] and in the later retaliatory strike into the [[Federated Suns]] in response to this mercenary raid. Though they performed well in this campaign into [[House Davion|Davion]] space, the unit has taken substantial damage during the engagements and has been rotated back to the Cluster for refit and repair.<ref name=FMU-193/> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | The commanding officer of the Taurian Guards is considered to be first among equal ranking [[Marshal (rank)|Marshals]] and can act as the [[Marshal | + | The commanding officer of the Taurian Guards is considered to be first among equal ranking [[Marshal (rank)|Marshals]] and can act as the [[Senior Marshal of the Taurian Defense Force|Senior Marshal]] in place of the [[Protector of the Realm|Protector]] at his/her request if the Protector feels the Senior Marshal would be better served with an active military leader. [[Brenda Calderon]] has long been Senior Marshal of the Taurian Guards, for a short time of the entire brigade, while loyally serving the Taurian nation and people. Only recently in [[3063]] has she resigned her commission in response to recent changes in Concordat government and policies.<ref name=FMU-193/> |
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Taurian Guards Corps''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Taurian Guards Corps''' | ||
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| − | | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Morton Grenadine]]||[[3025]]<ref>''The Periphery | + | | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Morton Grenadine]]||[[3025]]<ref name=TPp81>''The Periphery'', p. 81: "BattleMech Regiment Deployment Table (as of 3025)"</ref> |
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| − | | Marshal||[[Hadji Doru]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 77</ref><ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 48</ref> | + | | Marshal||[[Hadji Doru]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20YUp77>''20 Year Update'', p. 77</ref><ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 48</ref> |
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| Marshal||[[Brenda Calderon]]||[[3058]]<ref>''The Periphery, Second Edition'', p. 25</ref> | | Marshal||[[Brenda Calderon]]||[[3058]]<ref>''The Periphery, Second Edition'', p. 25</ref> | ||
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| − | | Marshal||[[Robere Caul]]||[[3064]] - [[3067]]<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 143</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 201</ref> | + | | Marshal||[[Robere Caul]]||[[3064]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FM:Pp143>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 143</ref><ref name=FM:Up201>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 201</ref> |
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | === | + | ===2578=== |
| − | + | * [[1st Taurian Guard]] | |
| − | + | * [[1st Concordat Velites]] | |
| − | + | * [[Calderon Red Hand]] | |
| − | + | * [[5th Taurian Guard]] | |
| − | + | * [[17th Concordat Chasseurs]] | |
| − | + | * [[1st Hyades Special Services]] | |
| − | + | * [[2nd Hyades Special Services]] | |
| − | + | * [[129th Concordat Chasseurs]] | |
| − | + | * [[143rd Concordat Chasseurs]]<ref>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 145</ref> | |
===2765=== | ===2765=== | ||
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===3025–3058=== | ===3025–3058=== | ||
| − | *CO: [[Colonel]]<ref name=TPp77/> later [[Marshal | + | * CO: [[Colonel]],<ref name=TPp77/> later [[Senior Marshal of the Taurian Defense Force|Senior Marshall]]<ref name=TP2Ep22/> Brenda Calderon |
| − | :*Aide: Colonel Samantha McGrinn<ref name=TP2Ep22/> | + | :* Aide: Colonel Samantha McGrinn<ref name=TP2Ep22/> |
| − | * [[Taurian Guards]]<ref name=TPp77/><ref name=20YUp77 | + | * [[Taurian Guards]]<ref name=TPp77/><ref name=20YUp77/><ref name=TP2Ep22>''The Periphery, Second Edition'', p. 22</ref> |
* Taurian Velites<ref name=TPp77/><ref name=20YUp77/><ref name=TP2Ep22/> | * Taurian Velites<ref name=TPp77/><ref name=20YUp77/><ref name=TP2Ep22/> | ||
* [[Concordat Commandos]]<ref name=TPp77/><ref name=20YUp77/><ref name=TP2Ep22/> | * [[Concordat Commandos]]<ref name=TPp77/><ref name=20YUp77/><ref name=TP2Ep22/> | ||
===3064–3067=== | ===3064–3067=== | ||
| − | * Taurian Guards<ref name= | + | * Taurian Guards<ref name=FM:Pp143/><ref name=FM:Up201/> |
| − | * Concordat Commandos<ref name= | + | * Concordat Commandos<ref name=FM:Pp143/><ref name=FM:Up201/> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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The remnants of the [[Hyades Light Infantry]] have been assigned to fill the losses to the Taurian Guard after the [[3066]] retaliatory strike into Federated Suns space.<ref name=FMU-193/> | The remnants of the [[Hyades Light Infantry]] have been assigned to fill the losses to the Taurian Guard after the [[3066]] retaliatory strike into Federated Suns space.<ref name=FMU-193/> | ||
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery | + | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'' |
| − | [[Category:Taurian Concordat Commands | + | [[Category:Taurian Concordat Commands]] |
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| Affiliation | Taurian Concordat |
| Parent Command | Taurian Defense Force |
Always considered the showcase corps of the Taurian Defense Force, the Taurian Guards Corps were the primary defenders of the Hyades Cluster.[1]
Contents
History
The best of the best of the Taurian Concordat, the Taurian Guard has a long and storied history of service in defense of the Taurian people.[1] The first Taurian Guards regiment was destroyed in the Reunification War but as time passed the TDF rebuilt. The Taurian Guards Corps consisted of regiments that had a historical tie to the original Guards regiment. The three regiments were stationed in the Hyades Cluster, and their close proximity allowed them to cross-train with each other. As a result the regiments were skilled in coordinated efforts.[2]
When originally organized at the birth of the Taurian rebellion against the Inner Sphere in 2765, the Taurian Guard was an amalgam of senior units that had survived the earlier Reunification War. The unit was given a christening of fire when it faced off against the legendary General Aleksandr Kerensky in their defense of New Vandenberg from the invading Star League Defense Forces units.[1]
In later years the Guard was reorganized and augmented, increasing to a total of nine BattleMech regiments organized into three battalions. The Guard is permanently assigned to guard the Taurian core worlds located in the Hyades Cluster, though common practice was for up to two Battalions of Guard units to rotate out to the border to relieve junior Battalions on patrol there. With the loss of the Taurian Velites this has been scaled back to a single battalion on border relief duty.[3]
The entire Guard Corps has more recently seen action both in the Concordat and farther afield. The Guard was instrumental in defending the core worlds from the attack of the Fighting Urukhai and in the later retaliatory strike into the Federated Suns in response to this mercenary raid. Though they performed well in this campaign into Davion space, the unit has taken substantial damage during the engagements and has been rotated back to the Cluster for refit and repair.[4]
Another unit that lost much in the Federated Suns adventure was the Hyades Light Infantry. The survivors of this unit have been absorbed into the Taurian Guard, but the commanders of the Guard are doing all in their power to keep the Light Infantry together in hopes of someday reviving this storied unit.[4]
Officers
The commanding officer of the Taurian Guards is considered to be first among equal ranking Marshals and can act as the Senior Marshal in place of the Protector at his/her request if the Protector feels the Senior Marshal would be better served with an active military leader. Brenda Calderon has long been Senior Marshal of the Taurian Guards, for a short time of the entire brigade, while loyally serving the Taurian nation and people. Only recently in 3063 has she resigned her commission in response to recent changes in Concordat government and policies.[4]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Taurian Guards Corps | |||
| Marshal | Morton Grenadine | 3025[5] | |
| Marshal | Hadji Doru | 3050 - 3054[6][7] | |
| Marshal | Brenda Calderon | 3058[8] | |
| Marshal | Robere Caul | 3064 - 3067[9][10] | |
Tactics
The Guard prefer heavier BattleMechs than is common in most Periphery units, making them a more resilient foe than is normally seen in even the greatest of Periphery realms.[1]
Composition History
2578
- 1st Taurian Guard
- 1st Concordat Velites
- Calderon Red Hand
- 5th Taurian Guard
- 17th Concordat Chasseurs
- 1st Hyades Special Services
- 2nd Hyades Special Services
- 129th Concordat Chasseurs
- 143rd Concordat Chasseurs[11]
2765
At this time, the Taurian Guards had an extra four 'Mech lances charged with protecting the Privy Council, Protector, and Protector's family. The Concordat Commandos and Taurian Velites had three squadrons of aerospace fighters and a company of Special Asteroid Support Force infantry troopers as well.[2]
3025–3058
- CO: Colonel,[1] later Senior Marshall[12] Brenda Calderon
- Aide: Colonel Samantha McGrinn[12]
3064–3067
Notes
The remnants of the Hyades Light Infantry have been assigned to fill the losses to the Taurian Guard after the 3066 retaliatory strike into Federated Suns space.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 The Periphery, pp. 77, 81
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Field Report 2765: Periphery, p. 22
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 50
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 193
- ↑ The Periphery, p. 81: "BattleMech Regiment Deployment Table (as of 3025)"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 20 Year Update, p. 77
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 48
- ↑ The Periphery, Second Edition, p. 25
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Field Manual: Periphery, p. 143
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 201
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 145
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 The Periphery, Second Edition, p. 22