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| Designation   = Thorin Freedom Theater Militia
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| year    = 3067
| formed        =
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| nickname = Archer's Avengers
| Disbanded      =  
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| parent formation = [[Freedom Theater Militia]]
| Previous Designation =  
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| formed  = 3067
| Nickname      = Archer's Avengers
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| unitname = Thorin FTM
| Affiliation    = [[Lyran Commonwealth]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Freedom Theater Militia]]
 
| Sub-Command    =  
 
 
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==History==
 
==History==
====FedCom Civil War====
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The Thorin FTM has its roots in the Thorin planetary militia of 3062. In that year they rebelled against the rule of [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] and fought the First Battalion of the [[15th Arcturan Guards]] for control of [[Thorin]]. They were disbanded in late 3062, when they reformed themselves as the [[1st Thorin Regiment]], nicknamed [[Archer's Avengers]].{{cn}}
The Thorin FTM has its roots in the Thorin planetary militia of [[3062]]. In that year they rebelled against the rule of [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] and fought the First Battalion of the [[Fifteenth Arcturan Guards]] for control of [[Thorin]]. They were disbanded in late 3062, when they re-formed themselves as the [[First Thorin Regiment]], nicknamed "Archer's Avengers" after their commander [[Archer Christifori]].<ref name=MoH>''Measure of a Hero''</ref>
 
  
===Post–Civil War Years===
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By 3067, the regiment was officially known as the Thorin FTM.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pages 176-179</ref>
By 3067, the regiment was officially known as the Thorin FTM.<ref name=FMUp176ff>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 176–179</ref>
 
  
As of 1 August [[3067]], the Thorin FTM was on [[Tharkad]] and at 40% strength.<ref name=FMUp176ff />
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As of 1st August [[3067]], the Thorin FTM was on [[Tharkad]] and at 40% strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'' pages 177-179</ref>
  
===Jihad===
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By April 2nd [[3069]] the Thorin FTM was recalled from Gibbs to meet Clan Jade Falcon's thrust at [[Baker 3]] with the [[Knights of St. Cameron]]. Upon arrival the Avengers were met by the Falcon's Seventh and Eight Talon Clusters and suffered heavy losses, reported unofficially at fifty percent, the timely intervention of the [[Knights of St. Cameron]] allowed the Avengers to retreat off world. <ref>"Jihad Hot Spots 3070" page 47</ref>
Archer's Avengers were on [[Gibbs]] where the unit was supposed to be demobilized in September 3067.  It was recalled to counter the new Jade Falcon incursion.
 
  
The Avengers were teamed with the [[Knights of St. Cameron]] to strike at the Jade Falcon [[Occupation Zone]] world of [[Baker 3]]. The Avengers and their allies would encounter the [[7th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|Seventh Talon]] and [[8th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|Eighth Talon]] Clusters instead of the Garrison cluster in April [[3069]]. The Falcon Clusters flanked both sides of the Avengers' forces in a squeeze play. However, the Eighth Talon were struck in the flank themselves by the Knights give the Avengers relief. The Avengers then fell back to their DropShip with half of their numbers gone or missing, including their commanding officer General Archer Christifori.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 45: Avengers Fall Back - Fighting of the Thorin FTM and the loss of Archer Christifori.</ref> The Seventh Talons would be destroyed after the fighting on Baker 3.
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==Officers==
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From [[3061]] until its disbandment, the Commanding Officer was [[Leutnant-Colonel]] [[Archer Christifori]].
  
The Thorin FTM survivors and the Knights of St. Cameron joined up with the [[Twenty-fifth Arcturan Guards]] on [[Great X]] where they helped to bolster Lyran forces fighting the incursion.  [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]] struck with four Clusters of forces and only the [[1st Falcon Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Strikers]] survived to withdraw.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 48: Falcons Return to Great X, Zanderij - The Thorin FTM survivors will hook up with 25th Arcturan Guards on Great X.</ref><ref name=F&F09>''Starter: Fist and Falcon'', p. 9</ref>
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As of [[306]], the Commanding Officer is [[General]] Archer Christifori.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots 3070'', p. 47</ref>
 
 
The remnants of Archer's Avengers chose to become mercenaries, joining the [[Knights of St. Cameron]] prior to their disappearance in November of [[3076]]. Upon joining [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition, the Jade Falcons confirmed that Archer Christifori was dead.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 99: Lyran Mercenary Employment</ref>
 
 
 
==Officers==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Thorin Freedom Theater Militia'''
 
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| [[Leutnant-Colonel]]||[[Archer Christifori]]||[[3061]]<ref name=MoH/>
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Thorin Regiment'''
 
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| [[General]]||Archer Christifori||[[3067]]<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots 3070'', p. 47</ref>
 
|-
 
|}
 
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
 
Because of the limited resources at their disposal the Thorin FTM has utilized hit and run tactics as well as clever strategic maneuvers. Often using decoys or other deceptions to lure their opponents into favorable terrain or ambushes.
 
Because of the limited resources at their disposal the Thorin FTM has utilized hit and run tactics as well as clever strategic maneuvers. Often using decoys or other deceptions to lure their opponents into favorable terrain or ambushes.
  
==Composition History==
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==Composition==
===3062===
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In 3062 the unit consisted of:
'''Thorin Militia'''
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* 1 'Mech Company
* BattleMech Company
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* 1 Tank Company (10 tanks + 2 Aerospace Fighters]
* Armor Company (10 tanks + 2 Aerospace Fighters]
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* 1 Infantry Company
* Infantry Company
 
  
===3063===
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==Notes==
'''First Thorin Regiment'''
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* Homeworld [[Thorin]]
* First Battalion
 
** First Company - [[Harry Hogan]]
 
** Second Company - [[Alice Getts]]
 
** [[Muphrid Rangers]] - [[John Kraff]]
 
* [[Sherwood Foresters]] - [[Thomas Sherwood]]
 
  
==References==
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==Reference==
 
<references />
 
<references />
  
==Bibliography==
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==Reference==
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]''
 
* ''[[Measure of a Hero]]''
 
* ''[[Measure of a Hero]]''
 
* ''[[Operation Audacity]]''
 
* ''[[Operation Audacity]]''
* ''[[Starter: Fist and Falcon]]''
 
  
[[Category:Lyran Militia Commands|Freedom Theater Militia, Thorin]]
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[[Category:Lyran Militia Commands|FTM Thorin]]

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