New Commander for Eridani Light Horse
Hoff, Dahar IV PDZ, Draconis March, Federated Suns
Brevet General Nathan L. Armstrong has assumed command
of the famed
mercenary unit, the Eridani Light Horse. He replaces Brevet General
Kerston
who has retired from active duty. The Eridani Light Horse consists of
three
regiments, the 151st Light Horse, the 21st Striker, and the 71st Light
Horse.
The Light Horse can trace its roots back to the Star League, when it
was named
the 3rd Regimental Combat Team and was composed of four regiments. The
Light
Horse has been under contract with the Federated Suns since 3000.
Wolf's Dragoons Assault Hoff
Hoff, Dahar IV PDZ, Draconis March, Federated Suns
All five regiments of Wolf's Dragoons have invaded
Hoff, a planet two
jumps into the Federated Suns territory. The Eridani Light Horse and
support
regiments currently defend Hoff. The Dragoons are currently working
under a
long term contract with the Draconis Combine. This is the first major
assault
that the Combine has been able to mount in almost two years as they
have been
under a combined attack by the Lyran Commonwealth and the Federated
Suns
during that time.
The Dieron Regulars
The Dieron Military District is the region of the
Draconis Combine nearest
Terra, and includes those worlds seized by the Draconis Combine when
the Star
League fell. Dieron is the only district whose forces must face the
military
might of both the Lyran Commonwealth and the Federated Suns. As a
result, the
district's BattleMech Forces have more 'Mech regiments than any other
military
district.
The eleven regiments of the Dieron Regulars are
responsible for all the
worlds within the Dieron district, and the enemy worlds across the
border as
well. Every unit must be intimately acquainted with the terrain,
cities, and
strategic points of each world in the district, perhaps the toughest
require-
ment facing any District 'Mech forces. The Warlord of Dieron always
keeps with
him a set of detailed maps and files, which are kept constantly
updated.
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District Forces seldom venture from their region to
fight. There have been
a few exceptions to this policy, which began in the time of Hugai
Kurita. The
reason for keeping district troops localized is to foster a loyal
attachment
to their part of the realm, on the theory that it will inspire them to
fight
for their own worlds with more passion. These local troops are also
likely to
quell rebellions in their realm quickly, because of their shame at
seeing such
a dishonor occur in their region.
The Dieron Regulars are usually well-supplied,
requiring only a minimal
hassle with Procurement to get what they need. Of the five District
Forces,
the Dieron District Force has the best reputation among the Kurita
Mech-
warriors. There is almost always some action in the district, and
political
adherence to party line is not as important as it is in the Sword of
Light
regiments.
The Dieron Regulars do not adhere to a standard paint
scheme. They adapt
their 'Mechs according to the situation, except for the white with gold
striping that they always choose for ceremonial occasions. The symbol
of the
Dieron Regulars is a red starburst against a setting sun.
-- From House Kurita, Editor Gillian
Sorenson-Hague, ComStar Archives, Terra.
Mercenary Quotes
"Victory depends upon the proper use of combined arms
-- light, medium,
heavy, assault, air, infantry, and the rest. Variety is the spice of
battle."
-- Captain Natasha Kerensky, Wolf's Dragoons
"One 'Mech lance can beat one mob, large or small, any
time."
-- Dr. Shindu Banzai, Fundamentals of Military Science, Lecture
at the New Avalon Institute of Science, 3017
"Forget the casualties. How much did we make?"
-- From the comedy holoplay Minor Major, Andurien Broadcasting
Corporation, 3017
"The lowest, dirtiest, nastiest kind of assignment a
hard-luck bastard
merc can draw... is whatever mission he's on at the moment."
-- Major Fran Delmarre, 12th Star Guards
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