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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #105 on: February 05, 2010, 10:33:21 PM »
Rainbow 6

With each campus being re-named and made a seperate entity after the deaths of two of the Leagues hero's.
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #106 on: February 05, 2010, 10:33:40 PM »
Takiro

Correct, it is also a gesture to the different era of warfare. Naval combat is disappearing, aerospace in control there but the Mech becomes the King of Kings. It was already big before but the decline really changes things.
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #107 on: February 05, 2010, 10:33:57 PM »
Takiro

   Alright folks I think we are all set with the military academies of the Free Worlds League. We’ve got a total of 11 major institutions (one more than the AFFS 2785) spread throughout Marik space. Three (Athene Combat School, Atreus Officer Training College, and Free Worlds Military Institute) are federal academies while the other eight are provincial and interestingly enough not Marik. This really helps establish the balkanized nation that is the League and its unique regional identities.

MILITARY ACADEMIES
Aitutaki Academy (Regulas)
Athene Combat School – ACS (Atreus)
Atreus Officer Training College (Atreus)
Bolan Military Academy (Bolan)
Free Worlds Military Institute – FMWI (New Olympia)
Humphreys Training Academy (Kanata)
Kalidasa Defense Academy (Kalidasa)
Kara Harp Okulu (Ayn Tarma)
Princefield Military Academy (Oriente)
Orloff Military Academy – OMA (Vanra)
Temple of Martial Disciplines (Maxwell)

Been having some second thoughts on the Graham-Marik force. Originally I called them the Graham Grenadiers after a non canon unit Bradshaw came up with many moons ago. Then the Grenzer name came to light and I changed it to avoid name doubling within the FWLM. However this doesn't seem like a big deal to me especially with what we've come up with and I'd like to go back to the Grenadiers. Plus I'd like to save the Grenzers for a future federal unit. What do you think? Grenadiers or Grenzers?

Any other unresolved issues or should I wrap up the FWLM overview?
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #108 on: February 05, 2010, 10:34:16 PM »
Rainbow 6

I'd say go with Grenadiers, other than that i think the jobs done, time to move onto the LCAF.
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #109 on: February 05, 2010, 10:34:33 PM »
Takiro

Ok, so we've got a vote for Grenadiers over Grenzers but I want to ask one more question while I'm at it.

What do you see the role of the Atrean Dragoons in the FWLM? As far as I can tell it has never been spelled out. They are a fairly large contingent and they obviously have some purpose. But what is it??
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #110 on: February 05, 2010, 10:34:50 PM »
Rainbow 6

I kinda figured the Atrean Dragoons were the federal spearhead units for offensive actions or major defensive actions as they all seem to be Heavy Regiments and i can see the FWLM using them as cornerstone formations to stiffen the resolve of provincial units.
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #111 on: February 05, 2010, 10:35:28 PM »
Ice Hellion

Quote from: Takiro on June 21, 2009, 08:12:49 PM
In response to that let me again paraphrase Frank Drebin "Unfortunately I don't speak French, but I do kiss that way." Tongue

Just trying to help you correcting small things.

Quote from: Takiro on June 24, 2009, 01:11:19 AM
Grenadiers or Grenzers?

Grenadiers.
Grenzers would be better for borderer units.

Quote from: Rainbow 6 on June 24, 2009, 03:40:42 PM
I kinda figured the Atrean Dragoons were the federal spearhead units for offensive actions or major defensive actions as they all seem to be Heavy Regiments and i can see the FWLM using them as cornerstone formations to stiffen the resolve of provincial units.

True but you could also make them an unit made for blooding the best troopers fresh out of the academies as according to FM: FWL (p.49), they are authorised to take the best graduates but those do not stay long (less than 5 years) because the tradition-bounded internal structure of the Dragoons do not favour newcomers.
The LCCC is said to allow this tradition to go on as it provides a flow of well-trained and loyal 'MechWarriors to the other units.
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #112 on: February 05, 2010, 10:35:48 PM »
Rainbow 6

Quote from: Ice Hellion on June 24, 2009, 07:12:10 PM
Just trying to help you correcting small things.

Grenadiers.
Grenzers would be better for borderer units.

True but you could also make them an unit made for blooding the best troopers fresh out of the academies as according to FM: FWL (p.49), they are authorised to take the best graduates but those do not stay long (less than 5 years) because the tradition-bounded internal structure of the Dragoons do not favour newcomers.
The LCCC is said to allow this tradition to go on as it provides a flow of well-trained and loyal 'MechWarriors to the other units.


True but most academy graduates in 3058 go into the Marik Milita, in 2785 i can see the best federal academy graduates going into the Atrean Dragoons whilst the rest go into the Marik Milita and the Provincial academy graduates will go into their regional formations.
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #113 on: February 05, 2010, 10:40:24 PM »
Takiro


Quote from: Rainbow 6 on June 24, 2009, 08:46:34 PM
True but most academy graduates in 3058 go into the Marik Milita, in 2785 i can see the best federal academy graduates going into the Atrean Dragoons whilst the rest go into the Marik Milita and the Provincial academy graduates will go into their regional formations.

Hmm, still working on the Dragoons identity. I'm leaning towards the hammers of the FWL who regularly spearhead operations.

How is this for a couple of unit summaries for the overview;

Provincial Guards (7 regiments)
Overview: While technically a provincial formation it is accurate to say that the Guard is a tool of the Captain-General. Built around the ancient Marik Guard this collection of troops from worlds all around the League is tied closely to the ruling house. The parent formation came into being when expatriates from Denebola formed the Iron Guards. The Provincial Guards regional associations play into their loyalty to the Eagle whose help is essential to the Guards existence. After the fall of the Selaj clan the FWLM gradually expanded this contingent with new units from the Regulan splinter states. All units are very loyal to Marik, frequently volunteer to work with the LCCC, and often train with the Marik Guard.
Inspiration: Using the canon Marik Guard and Iron Guard I created this formation
Child Units: Marik Guard (Marik Commonwealth), Iron Guard (Denebola expatriates), Stimson Guard (Regulan Free States), Principality Guard (Gibson), Commonalty Guard (Rim Commonalty), Irian Guard (Irian), Montcalm Guard (Kendall)

Kalidasan Regulars (3 regiments)
Overview: The Silver Hawks of Kalidasa have long been a stalwart contingent of the FWLM. The Duchy’s Regulars have participated in many campaigns throughout the military history of the League often facing down their cross border foes, the Lyran Commonwealth. Their fortunes have recently waned since backing the wrong Marik in the Civil War. Despite public reconciliation between Kalidasa and the ruling House distrust still lingers on both sides. As a result the Province and its troops have never really recovered their pre-war strength. Even after fifty years the Regulars have only rebuilt three of their five BattleMech regiments.
Inspiration: BTSD formation that are the forerunners of the Silver Hawk Irregulars.
Child Units: 1st Kalidasan Regulars, 4th Kalidasan Regulars, 5th Kalidasan Regulars

Gonna post up a few ideas for military Awards and Decorations around the Human Sphere tomorrow.
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #114 on: February 05, 2010, 10:43:10 PM »
Ice Hellion

Quote from: Takiro on June 25, 2009, 03:03:47 AM
Provincial Guards (7 regiments)
Overview: While technically a provincial formation it is accurate to say that the Guard is a tool of the Captain-General. Built around the ancient Marik Guard this collection of troops from worlds all around the League is tied closely to the ruling house. The parent formation came into being when expatriates from Denebola formed the Iron Guards. The Provincial Guards regional associations play into their loyalty to the Eagle whose help is essential to the Guards existence. After the fall of the Selaj clan the FWLM gradually expanded this contingent with new units from the Regulan splinter states. All units are very loyal to Marik, frequently volunteer to work with the LCCC, and often train with the Marik Guard.
Inspiration: Using the canon Marik Guard and Iron Guard I created this formation
Child Units: Marik Guard (Marik Commonwealth), Iron Guard (Denebola expatriates), Stimson Guard (Regulan Free States), Principality Guard (Gibson), Commonalty Guard (Rim Commonalty), Irian Guard (Irian), Montcalm Guard (Kendall)

Nice but are they Provincial or Federal units?
And how are the Provinces reacting to this?
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #115 on: February 05, 2010, 10:43:39 PM »
Takiro

Quote from: Ice Hellion on June 25, 2009, 06:02:36 PM
Nice but are they Provincial or Federal units?
And how are the Provinces reacting to this?

Provincial as a Guard regiment is assembled by their individual state
Probably not well, nobody likes a kiss arse. Wink
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #116 on: February 05, 2010, 10:44:44 PM »
Takiro

Alright gang I'm still compiling data on the FWLM overview. What do you think of these logos for some of our new Marik units??
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #117 on: February 05, 2010, 10:45:06 PM »
Rainbow 6

Very nice, looking forward to seeing the Olympian Hoplites.
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #118 on: February 05, 2010, 10:45:25 PM »
Takiro

Six, any ideas for the Olympian Hoplite insignia?

And also point of order while going over Federal forces I discovered two things. One, it seems jurisdiction seems the key distinction between Federal and Provincial forces. League forces are those units that report directly to the Captain-General or the LCCC. I thought that funding, supply and personnel determined that distinction then jurisdiction followed as a natural conclusion to those factors.

Two, is this line "Traditionally, League troops comprise the largest part of the Free Worlds League´s military forces." Right now we have 59 Federal regiments and 70 Provincial regiments which would not match the above line.

Both of these revelations throw doubt on the status of the Abbey Templars and the Provincial Guards which could easily be considered Federal rather than Provincial. That would also create a 10 regiment shift making Federal forces greater then Provincial.
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Re: Threat Assessments 2785 notes
« Reply #119 on: February 05, 2010, 10:45:51 PM »
Rainbow 6

How about a shield and spear design?

The Guards and Templars becoming Federal regiments would make sense as the Guard regiments that aren't destroyed in the succession wars could become Provincial after the meta brigade is disbanded and if the Abbey District is under the control of a military commander it would make sense for him and his units to report to the LCCC directly.
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