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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | Formed after the [[Andurien Secession]], the '''Fourth Free Worlds Legionnaires''' served as a training cadre for the Legionnaires as a whole from its creation in [[3044]]. | + | Formed after the [[Andurien Secession]], the '''Fourth Free Worlds Legionnaires''' served as a training cadre for the Legionnaires as a whole from its creation in [[3044]].<ref name=FMFWL39>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 39, "4th Free Worlds League Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref> |
| − | As of [[3050]], they were based on [[Miaplacidus]]. <ref>''20 Year Update'' | + | As of [[3050]], they were based on [[Miaplacidus]]. <ref name=20YU56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56, "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref> |
===Operation Guerrero=== | ===Operation Guerrero=== | ||
| − | The unit first saw combat during [[Operation Guerrero]] in [[3057]]. During that conflict they liberated [[Callison]]. | + | The unit first saw combat during [[Operation Guerrero]] in [[3057]]. During that conflict they liberated [[Callison]].<ref name=FMFWL39/> |
| − | In [[3059]] the Fourth Legionnaires held the [[Allison's Chain]] Award.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 25</ref> After the [[Word of Blake]] formed, the Fourth found itself back in its old cadre role, training the new [[Word of Blake Militia]]. The two organizations became close, in fact the Word of Blake Militia provided a [[Level III]] to the Fourth Legion to serve as the unit's fourth battalion.<ref | + | In [[3059]] the Fourth Legionnaires held the [[Allison's Chain]] Award.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 25</ref> After the [[Word of Blake]] formed, the Fourth found itself back in its old cadre role, training the new [[Word of Blake Militia]]. The two organizations became close, in fact the Word of Blake Militia provided a [[Level III]] to the Fourth Legion to serve as the unit's fourth battalion.<ref name=FMFWL39/> |
In [[3058]] the Fourth jumped into the [[Sirian Holds]] with the [[Sirian Lancers]] to investigate rumors of genocide. The Fourth landed on [[Procyon]] with the [[1st Sirian Lancers]]. They quickly took the world and discovered the horrific actions of Alisendar Gyrn, who had murdered tens of thousands of people who opposed him.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 84</ref> | In [[3058]] the Fourth jumped into the [[Sirian Holds]] with the [[Sirian Lancers]] to investigate rumors of genocide. The Fourth landed on [[Procyon]] with the [[1st Sirian Lancers]]. They quickly took the world and discovered the horrific actions of Alisendar Gyrn, who had murdered tens of thousands of people who opposed him.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 84</ref> | ||
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===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
As of [[3067]] the Fourth had lost its fourth battalion; the Word of Blake Level III rejoined the Word of Blake Militia.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 145</ref> They were stationed on [[Sirius]] in 3067.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 159</ref> | As of [[3067]] the Fourth had lost its fourth battalion; the Word of Blake Level III rejoined the Word of Blake Militia.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 145</ref> They were stationed on [[Sirius]] in 3067.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 159</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3050]], the Commanding Officer was [[General]] Adiss Sullivan, <ref | + | As of [[3050]], the Commanding Officer was [[General]] Adiss Sullivan, <ref name=20YU56/> but daily operations fell to [[Colonel]] Rebecca Kendall-Ward. As of [[3059]], Sullivan was still in command.<ref name=FMFWL39/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | The unit is specalized in combined-arms operations.<ref name=FMFWL39/> | |
| − | ==Composition== | + | ==Composition History== |
===3059=== | ===3059=== | ||
| − | '''4th Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''4th Free Worlds Legionnaires''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL39/> |
| − | * CO/1st Battalion: [[Colonel]] Rebecca Kendall-Ward | + | * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: [[Colonel]] Rebecca Kendall-Ward |
| − | * | + | ** XO: [[Force Commander]] Jenny Chisholm |
| + | * 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Kelley Tew | ||
* 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Panyothis Zannelou | * 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Panyothis Zannelou | ||
| − | * 4th Battalion: Force Commander Alex Nash - | + | * 4th Battalion: Force Commander Alex Nash |
| + | - The fourth battalion is actually a [[Word of Blake Militia]] [[Level III]]. This unit rejoined the Word of Blake Militia in [[3065]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 145</ref> | ||
| − | '''11th Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''11th Aerospace Wing''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL39/> |
* Wingcommander: [[Commodore]]: Ian Young | * Wingcommander: [[Commodore]]: Ian Young | ||
| − | '''4th Legionnaires Armor''' | + | '''4th Legionnaires Armor''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL39/> |
* Armor Commander: Force Commander Chris Twelvetrees | * Armor Commander: Force Commander Chris Twelvetrees | ||
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- The 4th is a Heavy Tank Regiment with ''[[Ontos]]'' and ''[[Zhukov]]'' tanks | - The 4th is a Heavy Tank Regiment with ''[[Ontos]]'' and ''[[Zhukov]]'' tanks | ||
| − | '''4th Legionnaires Infantry Alpha Infantry Regiment''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) | + | '''4th Legionnaires Infantry, Alpha Infantry Regiment''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL39/> |
* Troop Commander: Colonel Paul Silby | * Troop Commander: Colonel Paul Silby | ||
| − | '''4th Legionnaires Beta Infantry Regiment''' (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable) | + | '''4th Legionnaires Beta, Infantry Regiment''' (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL39/> |
* Troop Commander: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Victor Haghoubian | * Troop Commander: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Victor Haghoubian | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Legionnaires, 4th | + | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Legionnaires, 4th]] |
Revision as of 10:47, 2 December 2010
Contents
History
Formation
Formed after the Andurien Secession, the Fourth Free Worlds Legionnaires served as a training cadre for the Legionnaires as a whole from its creation in 3044.[1]
As of 3050, they were based on Miaplacidus. [2]
Operation Guerrero
The unit first saw combat during Operation Guerrero in 3057. During that conflict they liberated Callison.[1]
In 3059 the Fourth Legionnaires held the Allison's Chain Award.[3] After the Word of Blake formed, the Fourth found itself back in its old cadre role, training the new Word of Blake Militia. The two organizations became close, in fact the Word of Blake Militia provided a Level III to the Fourth Legion to serve as the unit's fourth battalion.[1]
In 3058 the Fourth jumped into the Sirian Holds with the Sirian Lancers to investigate rumors of genocide. The Fourth landed on Procyon with the 1st Sirian Lancers. They quickly took the world and discovered the horrific actions of Alisendar Gyrn, who had murdered tens of thousands of people who opposed him.[4]
Operation Bulldog
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Jihad
As of 3067 the Fourth had lost its fourth battalion; the Word of Blake Level III rejoined the Word of Blake Militia.[5] They were stationed on Sirius in 3067.[6]
Officers
As of 3050, the Commanding Officer was General Adiss Sullivan, [2] but daily operations fell to Colonel Rebecca Kendall-Ward. As of 3059, Sullivan was still in command.[1]
Tactics
The unit is specalized in combined-arms operations.[1]
Composition History
3059
4th Free Worlds Legionnaires (1 Reinforced Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Rebecca Kendall-Ward
- XO: Force Commander Jenny Chisholm
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Kelley Tew
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Panyothis Zannelou
- 4th Battalion: Force Commander Alex Nash
- The fourth battalion is actually a Word of Blake Militia Level III. This unit rejoined the Word of Blake Militia in 3065.[7]
11th Aerospace Wing (1 Wing/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- Wingcommander: Commodore: Ian Young
4th Legionnaires Armor (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Chris Twelvetrees
- The 4th is a Heavy Tank Regiment with Ontos and Zhukov tanks
4th Legionnaires Infantry, Alpha Infantry Regiment (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[1]
- Troop Commander: Colonel Paul Silby
4th Legionnaires Beta, Infantry Regiment (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1]
- Troop Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Victor Haghoubian
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 39, "4th Free Worlds League Legionnaires Unit Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 20 Year Update, p. 56, "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 25
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 84
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 145
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 159
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 145