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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | The first air unit created in the [[Outworlds Alliance]], it has become the most respected unit in the Alliance. | + | The first air unit created in the [[Outworlds Alliance]], it has become the most respected unit in the Alliance. Its pilots are some of the best pilots in or out of the Inner Sphere. No one joins the First Air Wing straight out of training. Pilots are selected from the other four air wings based on skill and merit. While this has caused some friction with the other units, it isn't enough to effect joint operations. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
− | The commanding officer of the Alliance Air Wing | + | The commanding officer of the Alliance Air Wing between [[3064]] and 3067 is [[Chairman]] Stephen Wood, a veteran of the 1st.<ref name=FMP93>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 93, "1st Alliance Air Wing Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMU203>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 203, "Alliance Military Corps Deployment Table"</ref> |
− | The commanding officer of the Avellar Guards | + | The commanding officer of the Avellar Guards between 3064 and 3067 is Chairman Douglas Carmichael.<ref name=FMP93/><ref name=FMU203/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
− | Adept at space | + | Adept at space assaults the 1st has made it their personal mission to prevent opposing DropShips from making planetfall. The Avellar Guards are best digging in and holding static positions, but they do field enough equipment to allow for flanking and counterattacks should the situation present itself. |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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'''1st Wing Command Regiment (Cats and Dogs)''' (4 [[Squadron]]s/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP93/><ref name=FMU203/> | '''1st Wing Command Regiment (Cats and Dogs)''' (4 [[Squadron]]s/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP93/><ref name=FMU203/> | ||
* CO: Chairman Stephen Wood | * CO: Chairman Stephen Wood | ||
− | - The 1st [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]] is entirely upgraded with [[Star League]] technology | + | - The 1st [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]] is entirely upgraded with [[Star League]] technology. They use maily ''[[Seydlitz]]'', ''[[Shilone]]'' and ''[[Slayer]]'' [[aerospace fighter]]s. |
'''1st Wing Second Regiment (Elephant Ballet)''' (3 Squadrons/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP93/><ref name=FMU203/> | '''1st Wing Second Regiment (Elephant Ballet)''' (3 Squadrons/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP93/><ref name=FMU203/> | ||
* CO: Chaiman Stephanie Del Rio | * CO: Chaiman Stephanie Del Rio | ||
− | - The second regiment used mostly heavy | + | - The second regiment used mostly heavy fighters. |
'''1st Wing Third Regiment (Ghostriders)''' (3 Squadrons/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP93/><ref name=FMU203/> | '''1st Wing Third Regiment (Ghostriders)''' (3 Squadrons/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP93/><ref name=FMU203/> |
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Contents
History
The first air unit created in the Outworlds Alliance, it has become the most respected unit in the Alliance. Its pilots are some of the best pilots in or out of the Inner Sphere. No one joins the First Air Wing straight out of training. Pilots are selected from the other four air wings based on skill and merit. While this has caused some friction with the other units, it isn't enough to effect joint operations.
Officers
The commanding officer of the Alliance Air Wing between 3064 and 3067 is Chairman Stephen Wood, a veteran of the 1st.[1][2]
The commanding officer of the Avellar Guards between 3064 and 3067 is Chairman Douglas Carmichael.[1][2]
Tactics
Adept at space assaults the 1st has made it their personal mission to prevent opposing DropShips from making planetfall. The Avellar Guards are best digging in and holding static positions, but they do field enough equipment to allow for flanking and counterattacks should the situation present itself.
Composition History
3064 to 3067
1st Wing Command Regiment (Cats and Dogs) (4 Squadrons/Elite/Fanatical)[1][2]
- CO: Chairman Stephen Wood
- The 1st Wing is entirely upgraded with Star League technology. They use maily Seydlitz, Shilone and Slayer aerospace fighters.
1st Wing Second Regiment (Elephant Ballet) (3 Squadrons/Elite/Fanatical)[1][2]
- CO: Chaiman Stephanie Del Rio
- The second regiment used mostly heavy fighters.
1st Wing Third Regiment (Ghostriders) (3 Squadrons/Elite/Fanatical)[1][2]
- CO: Chairman Jim Brazel
Avellar Guards Command Battalion (Gunfighters) (1 Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)[1][2]
- CO: Chairman Douglas Carmichael
- The Guards fielded the best 'Mech pilots in the AMC, and used mainly heavy and assault 'mechs.
Avellar Guards Second Battalion (Hardbodies) (1 Reinforced Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[1][2]
- CO: Chairman Michael Nielson
Avellar Guards Third Battalion (Thrashers) (1 Reinforced Battalion/Green/Reliable)[1][2]
- CO: Robert Timborski