Editing 1894th Light Horse Regiment

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| Designation    = 1894th Light Horse Regiment
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| Nickname       = The Thoroughbreds (3025);<br/>Keepers of the Flame
| Affiliation    = Mercenary<br>Star League
| Parent Command = [[Blue Star Irregulars]];<br>[[XLVIII Corps (Star League)|XLVIII Corps]]
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The '''1894th Light Horse Regiment''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army, until it was incorporated into the [[Blue Star Irregulars]] Mercenary unit.

==History==
===Star League Era===
In [[2764]] the Light Horse was assigned, as a part of the [[XLVIII Corps (Star League)|XLVIII Corps]], [[17th Army (Star League)|Seventeenth Army]], to an undisclosed district within the [[Periphery]]. The 1894th continued to serve in the Periphery during the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SLp153>''The Star League'', p. 155: "Seventeenth Army"</ref> The unit survived the war and the [[Hegemony Campaign]]<ref name=SLp153/> and a part of the regiment joined the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], merging with surviving elements of the [[Eighth Striker Regiment]] to form the [[Second Ceti Hussars]]<ref name="FM:FSp64">''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 64: "2nd Ceti Hussars RCT: Three of Diamonds"</ref><ref name="FSWp33">''First Succession War'', p. 33: "Those Left Behind"</ref> and the [[First Argyle Lancers]].<ref name="FSWp33"/> The remainder evidently became a part of the mercenary unit known as the Blue Star Irregulars.<ref name="HD(TFS)p151">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 151: "Blue Star Irregulars"</ref>

=== First Succession War ===
In February 2787 a battalion from the 1894th supported an AFFS raiding force drawn from elements of the [[Fourteenth Avalon Hussars]] in a raid against the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[David]]. During the course of the week-long raid the Fourteenth and 1894th battled elements of the [[Third Arkab Legion]] at the port city of Sassari in an hour-long engagement before forcing the Legion to withdraw and looting a number of warehouses of spares and munitions. The Fourteenth and 1894th also conducted a number of air patrols across David during the course of the week, before withdrawing back to Federated Suns space, content that they had gained the measure of the Combine's border defenses.<ref name="FSWp37">''First Succession War'', p. 37: "Holding Back: The Battles for David and Saffel"</ref>

Unknown to the Fourteenth or the Blue Star Irregulars, the Third Arkab Legion had deliberately only fought back using half their available forces and had withdrawn from battle intentionally, to give the raiders a misleading impression of the strength of the garrison on David and to prevent the Fourteenth discovering the presence of either the [[Third Dieron Regulars]], concealed in hidden bases deep in the Northern Andropo badlands or the conventional forces hidden in bunkers constructed to look like transient villages dotted along the Fatima River Basin. The deception was conducted in accordance with orders issued by Warlord [[Jinjiro Kurita]] as part of widespread preparations for the upcoming invasion of the Federated suns.<ref name="FSWp37"/>

===Fourth Succession War===
All three regiments took part in the invasion of the planet [[Liao]] during the first wave of the war in [[3028]].<ref>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 9</ref> They fought alongside the [[Thirty-third Avalon Hussars]] in that conflict.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 16</ref> They later assaulted [[Genoa]] and [[Arboris]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 12</ref> Genoa was easily captured, again with the 33rd Avalon Hussars help.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 32</ref>

===War of 3039===
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===Clan Invasion===
Following the destruction of the [[Twenty-first Rim Worlds Regiment]] on [[Fort Loudon]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in [[3054]], the 1894th and the [[Avatars of Painful Death]] Regiment received permission from [[Marshal of the Armies]] [[Morgan Hasek-Davion]] to launch a retaliatory raid against [[Quarell]] in the [[Clan Jade Falcon Occupation Zone]] in [[3055]].<ref name=FMMp40>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 40: "Blue Star Irregulars: The Return of Kerensky"</ref><ref name=FMMRp46>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 46: "Blue Star Irregulars Unit Brief"</ref> The Irregulars ignored the Falcons' transmissions requesting that they participate in a ''[[batchall]]'', allowing the Falcons to use their entire force in the Quarell system (three [[Cluster|Clusters]], a ''[[Fredasa (WarShip class)|Fredasa]]''-class [[WarShip]], and its escorting [[OmniFighter|OmniFighters]] against the Irregulars and the [[Hell's Black Aces]]. The 1894th Light Horse had captured several Falcon supply dumps, but could not help the Avatars, who were destroyed after being trapped by two Falcon [[Cluster|Clusters]].<ref name=FMMp40/>

Colonel [[Alexander Duff-Gordon]], commander 1894th Light Horse and the Irregulars overall, decided to finally follow Clan traditions to extricate his people. The 1894th captured a large Falcon supply dump, and Colonel Duff-Gordon issues a ''batchall'', demanding the return of all Irregulars taken as [[bondsman|bondsmen]], all captured [[Awards#Blue_Star|Blue Star medals]], and safe passage back to FedCom space if he won a Trial of Possession, and offering to return the captured WarShip and supplies if he lost. [[Star Colonel]] [[Padrick Shi-Lu]] accepted Duff Gordon's ''batchall''.  Colonel Duff-Gordon led two lances of Irregulars against Star Colonel Shi-lu and a Star of Falcons. The Irregulars won the Trial, at the cost of six of their MechWarriors, including Colonel Duff-Gordon. The Irregulars retreated to [[Rasalgethi]].''<ref name=FMMp40/>

After the formation of the [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3057]], [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] attempted to convince the Irregulars to support her instead of her brother [[First Prince]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]].  Colonel Raldin Lwai sent his reply: "''The Blue Star Irregulars will forever support a rightful claim to the Federated Commonwealth''." The Irregulars then relocated from Rasalgethi to [[Morges]] in the [[Arc-Royal Defense Cordon]] and placed themselves under the command of Grand Duke [[Morgan Kell]]. Katherine had to rush reinforcements to Rasalgethi before the Jade Falcons realized the planet was undefended.<ref name=FMMp42/><ref name=FMMRp47/>

===FedCom Civil War===
During the Jade Falcon Incursion of the [[FedCom Civil War]], the Second Battalion of the 1894th garrisoned [[Black Earth]] after the Falcons were driven off the world.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 118</ref> The First Battalion was assigned to hold [[Roadside]] after liberation.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 120</ref>

The 1894th also took part in [[Peter Steiner-Davion]]'s invasion of [[Tharkad]], although they wanted to join Victor Steiner-Davion's task force.<ref name=FMMRp47/> During the Battle of Tharkad City, the 1894th broke through the Loyalist defenders, forcing the [[11th Arcturan Guards]] to surrender.<ref name=FMMRp47/>

===Jihad===
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==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
|-
| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1894th Light Horse Regiment'''
|-
| [[Colonel]]||[[Alexander Duff-Gordon]]||At least [[3049]]−[[3055]]<ref name=CM-Mp024>''Combat Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 24: "Blue Star Irregulars Unit Brief"</ref><ref name=FMMp40/>
|-
| Colonel||[[Raldin Lwai]]||[[3058]]<ref>''Fast Deployment (CCG - Crusade)''</ref><ref name=FMMp42/>
|-
| Colonel||[[Wu Sen Tang]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMMRp47/>
|-
|}

==Tactics==
The 1894th is skilled at high speed maneuvers, and capable of executing ones requiring precise timing while maintaining tight formations.<ref name=FMMRp47/> The 1894th often flanks an enemy forces that has stretched itself thin.<ref name=FMMp42/> While the 1894th has trained in combined arms tactics,<ref name=FMMp41AFo>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 41: "Blue Star Irregulars: Available Forces and Organization"</ref> its high speed maneuvers often leave its supporting armor forces trailing behind the 'Mechs.<ref name=FMMp42/>

==Composition History==
===2764===
'''1894th Light Horse Regiment'''
As an [[SLDF]] Light Horse [[regiment]] the 1894th would have been composed of light to medium vehicles backed up by at least two recon companies composed of [[BattleMech|'Mechs]] designed for information gathering in addition to any regular [[BattleMech|'Mechs]] within the [[regiment]].<ref name="SLp133">''The Star League'', p. 133</ref>

=== 2786 - 2821===
'''1894th Light Horse''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=1SWp135>''First Succession War'', p. 135</ref>
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Muskegon]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 42 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Muskegon]].<ref name=1SWp135/>

=== 2830 ===
'''1894th Light Horse''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref>
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Alnadal]] with an operational readiness of 91 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/>

=== 2864 ===
'''1894th Light Horse''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95/>
: Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on [[Perkasie]] with an operational readiness of 20 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/>

=== 3025===
'''1894th Light Horse''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HDTFSp149>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 149</ref>
:* CO: (CO: General Mona Troy)
:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Ozawa]].

===3040===
'''1894th Light Horse Regiment''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p140/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Rasalgethi]].<ref name=HWo3039p140>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140</ref>

===3050===
'''1894th Light Horse ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp26/>
:* CO: Colonel Alexander Duff-Gordon<ref name=20YUp26/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Rasalgethi.<ref name=20YUp26>''20 Year Update'', p. 26</ref>

===3054===
'''1894th Light Horse''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=ORp23/>
:* CO: Colonel Alexander Duff-Gordon<ref name=ORp23/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Rasalgethi.<ref name=ORp23>''Objective Raids'', p. 23</ref>

===3059===
'''1894th Light Horse ''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMp42>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 42: "1894th Light Horse Unit Profile"</ref>
* CO: Colonel [[Raldin Lwai]]
* XO/First [[Battalion]]: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Patricia Christiensen]]
* Second Battalion: [[Major]] [[Tracy Jamison]]
* Third Battalion: Major [[Wu Sen Tang]]
: Note: At this point in time the 1894th Light Horse's regimental command lance was a [[Inner_Sphere_military_structure#Demi-Company|strengthened lance of six 'Mechs]].  Each battalion had a standard strength command lance.  The 1894th had a company's worth of Clan OmniMechs, another company's worth of Clan standard BattleMechs, and another battalion's worth of advanced Inner Sphere 'Mechs refitted with Clan technology.<ref name=FMMp42/>

'''Star Hunter''' (Strengthened [[Wing]] (26 fighters)/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMp42/>
* Wing Commander: Major [[Iso Kasigi]]

'''1894th Cavalry''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMp42/>
* Armor Commander: Lieutenant Colonel [[Daniel Brinkerhoff]]

'''1894th Tactical Recon Group''' (1 Battalion, First [[Company]] equipped with [[VTOL]]s)<ref name=FMMp42/>
* [[Infantry]] Commander: Major [[Karstan Rappahladron]]

:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Morges.<ref name=FMMp109>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 109</ref>

===3067===
'''1894th Light Horse Regiment''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMRp47>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 47: "1894th Light Horse Unit Profile"</ref>
* CO: Colonel Wu Sen Tang
:* XO: First [[Battalion]]: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Tracy Jamison
* Second Battalion: Major [[Peter Orullian]]
* Third Battalion: Major [[Kelle Vozka]]

'''Star Hunter''' (Strengthened [[Wing]] 26 fighters/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMRp47/>
* Wing Commander: Major [[Iso Kasigi]]

'''1894th Cavalry''' (1 Battalion)<ref name=FMMRp47/>
* Armor Commander: Lieutenant Colonel [[Michael Mulvihill]]

'''1894th Tactical Recon Group''' (1 Battalion, First Company equipped with [[VTOL]]s)<ref name=FMMRp47/>
* [[Infantry]] Commander: Major [[Karstan Rappahladron]]

: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Black Earth]].<ref name=FMMRp47/>

==Color Scheme and Insignia==
The 1894th Light Horse paints its units dark blue accented with many silver-steel stripes.<ref name=FMMRp46C>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 46: "Blue Star Irregulars: Colors and Insignia"</ref>

The 1894th Light Horse's insignia is a galloping pinto horse with a brown and white coat. Sparks and silver blue stars are painted around the horse’s feet and trail out behind it. Warriors outline stars in red as kill markers. The Star Hunters substitute a light blue Pegasus for the pinto. The 1894th Cavalry uses a Clydesdale in its version of the unit insignia.<ref name=FMMRp47/>

==Notes==
* In ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'', it is stated that Colonel Patricia Christiensen is the commander of the 1894th Light Horse on 1 October [[3067]].<ref name=FMUp183>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 183</ref> However, ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' states that Colonel Wu Sen Tang assumed command after the Battle of Tharkad City.<ref name=FMMRp47/>  As ''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'' was printed after ''Field Manual: Updates'', its reference takes precedence.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
* ''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]''
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
* ''[[The Star League]]''


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