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| ''<span style="font-size:x-small;">The regimental colours and sigil</span>'' | | ''<span style="font-size:x-small;">The regimental colours and sigil</span>'' | ||
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''1st | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''1st Switzer Routier Regiment''' |
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Active''': 1576-1595 | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Active''': 1576-1595 | ||
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Type''': | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Type''': Mercenary Company |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> ''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Role''': Infantry, Anti-Cavalry |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Size''': One | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Size''': One Regiment |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> ''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Country''': Neutral/Oren Affectionate |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''Garrison/HQ''': Schloss Vogelberg |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Motto''': ''Facta non Verba'' (Deeds, not | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Motto''': ''Facta non Verba'' (Deeds, not Words) |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> ''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''March''': The Lincolnshire Poacher |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> ''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Battle Honours''': See Battle Honours below |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''Commanders''' |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Commanding | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Commanding Officer''': Captain Garman Hobbes |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Second-In-Command''': | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Second-In-Command''': Lieutenant Cain |
|- style="background:red; height:10px; text-align:center; vertical-align:center;" | |- style="background:red; height:10px; text-align:center; vertical-align:center;" | ||
|<span style="font-size:small;">'''Insignia''' | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''Insignia''' | ||
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Abbreviation''': | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Abbreviation''': 1SRR |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Nicknames''': | + | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Nicknames''': Routiers, The Irregulars, Switzers |
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− | ''' | + | '''Role''' |
− | The | + | The role of the 1st Switzer Routier Regiment |
− | is to | + | is to provide quality infanteers -who specialize in anti-cavalry warfare- to fulfill a contract of arms at home, abroad or on the field of battle. Each Switzer is regimented under the contract that binds them and is obligated to fulfill their duties until death or contract end. 1st Switzer Regiment of Foot does not work solely for money and personal gain as solo mercenaries are too commonly stereotyped as doing. The regiment, instead, is loyal to the length and terms of the contract that the Regiment's CO signs, regardless of how much is paid or if there are better contracts offered. Disloyalty and treason is punished severely, and is arguably a worse offense in this Regiment than any others out there. The stereotype that mercenaries are disloyal and will leave you for someone who pays higher is false, and 1st Switzer Routier Regiment lives to prove that. |
== History == | == History == | ||
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'''Founding''' | '''Founding''' | ||
− | The | + | The Switzers, as they are informally referred to, were conceived when a collection of seasoned soldiers joined together to form a company of mercenaries in the service of the various factions of the Empire. After denouncing the exceedingly high cost of the knightly destrier, the Irregulars adopted an entirely different style of combat from the popular cavalry skirmishing. The Irregulars decided to entirely forgo mounted warfare and to focus solely on the defeat of cavalry units. The Routiers chose the pike as their specialized weapon and the anti-cavalry formation known was the infantry square, or hollow square, emerged as their primary tactic on the field of battle. |
== Operational History == | == Operational History == | ||
− | '''The | + | '''The Rexdom of Uzg Campaign 1579-1580 |
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− | + | Following ''The Great Waghhh'' of 1577 in the orcish lands, His Imperial Majesty John Owyn, Emperor of Oren declared war on the Rexdom of Uzg. The first major battle of the campaign took place at a bridge and was named the Battle of Atlay. 1 Switzer Routier Regiment proudly assisted Oren in holding the bridge and defeating the orcish enemies on that great day, | |
− | 17th of Malin's | + | 17th of Malin's Welcome, 1579. A year later, Oren had finally fought it's troops to the Uzg Capital of San'Kharak. After a hard fight, 1SRR, Oren and her allies finally subdued the orcish threat on 12th of Malin's Welcome, 1580. |
− | + | Let it be noted that the Regiment was offered 3000 minas by the Uzg to fight for them. Captain Garman had refused their offer because he had made a promise to H.R.M. John Owyn to fight for Oren a few weeks prior. | |
− | '''The | + | '''The Extermination of the Fenn Campaign 1587''' |
− | + | During peace talks with the Snow Elves and His Imperial Majesty Philip Frederick, Emperor of Oren, it was declared that the Snow Elves must no longer be able to live. Following the declined treaty, Oren and her allies launched a campaign against the Snow Elves in hopes of destroying them once and for all. On the day of 8th Grand Harvest, 1587, Oren and her allies defeated the Fenn after a hard-fought siege of an unknown keep. | |
− | '''The | + | '''The Great Rebellion 1590-1595 |
− | The [[Battle of Mount Gorgon]] in mid | + | The [[Battle of Mount Gorgon]] in mid summer of 1590 was the first spark of a great rebellion against Oren and her Allies, starting a long and brutal war that lasted five years and ultimately saw Oren crippled to her knees after the [[Siege of Johannesburg]] in 1595. 1SRR fought until the bloody end until late 1595 and was finally disbanded after Oren's defeat and loss of Johannesburg. Most Switzers fled or abandoned their duties, while few held their ground and were either killed or captured by Coalition soldiers. |
== Battle Honours == | == Battle Honours == | ||
− | The | + | The Battle of Atlay, 1579 |
− | The Siege of San' | + | The Siege of San'Kharak, 1580 |
The Siege of Fenn, 1587 | The Siege of Fenn, 1587 | ||
− | The | + | The Battle of the Gray Peninsula, 1588 |
− | The | + | The Battle of Mount Gorgon, 1590 |
− | The | + | The Battle of the Gorge, 1593 |
− | The | + | The Battle of the Goldfields, 1594 |
− | The Siege of | + | The Siege of Johannesburg, 1595 |
== Lineage == | == Lineage == | ||
− | - | + | -Originated 8th Snows Maiden 1576 in Johannesburg, Oren as ''The Irregular Company'' |
− | - | + | -Redesignated 5th Grand Harvest 1577 as the ''1st Switzer Regiment of Foot |
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− | - | + | -Redesignated 24th Malin's Welcome 1580 as the ''1st Switzer Routier Regiment of Foot'' |
− | - | + | -Redesignated 15th of The First Seed 1586 as the ''1st Switzer Routier Regiment'' |
− | - | + | -Redesignated 12th of The Grand Harvest, 1586 as ''1st Switzer Corps'' as a part of the Imperial Legion |
== Commendations and Awards == | == Commendations and Awards == | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Princess Julia Award:''' Given to members who who have displayed exceptional weapons handling skills. |
− | ''' | + | '''Princess Tatiana Award:''' Given to members who display exceptional courage in combat. |
− | ''' | + | '''Silver Pike Medal:''' Given to members who have slain five cavalry units. |
− | ''' | + | '''Golden Pike Medal:''' Given to members who have slain ten cavalry units. |
''' | ''' | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Iron Gut Medal:''' Given to members who are wounded in service of the Regiment. |
− | '''The | + | '''The Reymond* Comradery Award:''' Given to a single member who has been anonymously voted as having the best team-spirit, morale, and camaraderie among his peers. |
− | * | + | *Trooper Reymond abandoned honour and betrayed the trust of his comrades by selling out his Captain following the untimely death of Lady Elysia Hearth. His name is mocked in a satirical sense by mentioning it as a Comradery Award. |
== Foreign Relations == | == Foreign Relations == | ||
− | + | First Switzer Routier Regiment has sided with the Empire of Oren under legislation of the Imperial Legion. | |
== Notable Members == | == Notable Members == | ||
− | + | Garman Hobbes, first Captain and Commanding Officer. | |
[[Category:Oren]] | [[Category:Oren]] | ||
[[Category:Organisations]] | [[Category:Organisations]] |
Revision as of 01:55, 2 April 2020
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Role
The role of the 1st Switzer Routier Regiment is to provide quality infanteers -who specialize in anti-cavalry warfare- to fulfill a contract of arms at home, abroad or on the field of battle. Each Switzer is regimented under the contract that binds them and is obligated to fulfill their duties until death or contract end. 1st Switzer Regiment of Foot does not work solely for money and personal gain as solo mercenaries are too commonly stereotyped as doing. The regiment, instead, is loyal to the length and terms of the contract that the Regiment's CO signs, regardless of how much is paid or if there are better contracts offered. Disloyalty and treason is punished severely, and is arguably a worse offense in this Regiment than any others out there. The stereotype that mercenaries are disloyal and will leave you for someone who pays higher is false, and 1st Switzer Routier Regiment lives to prove that.
Contents
History
Founding
The Switzers, as they are informally referred to, were conceived when a collection of seasoned soldiers joined together to form a company of mercenaries in the service of the various factions of the Empire. After denouncing the exceedingly high cost of the knightly destrier, the Irregulars adopted an entirely different style of combat from the popular cavalry skirmishing. The Irregulars decided to entirely forgo mounted warfare and to focus solely on the defeat of cavalry units. The Routiers chose the pike as their specialized weapon and the anti-cavalry formation known was the infantry square, or hollow square, emerged as their primary tactic on the field of battle.
Operational History
The Rexdom of Uzg Campaign 1579-1580
Following The Great Waghhh of 1577 in the orcish lands, His Imperial Majesty John Owyn, Emperor of Oren declared war on the Rexdom of Uzg. The first major battle of the campaign took place at a bridge and was named the Battle of Atlay. 1 Switzer Routier Regiment proudly assisted Oren in holding the bridge and defeating the orcish enemies on that great day, 17th of Malin's Welcome, 1579. A year later, Oren had finally fought it's troops to the Uzg Capital of San'Kharak. After a hard fight, 1SRR, Oren and her allies finally subdued the orcish threat on 12th of Malin's Welcome, 1580.
Let it be noted that the Regiment was offered 3000 minas by the Uzg to fight for them. Captain Garman had refused their offer because he had made a promise to H.R.M. John Owyn to fight for Oren a few weeks prior.
The Extermination of the Fenn Campaign 1587
During peace talks with the Snow Elves and His Imperial Majesty Philip Frederick, Emperor of Oren, it was declared that the Snow Elves must no longer be able to live. Following the declined treaty, Oren and her allies launched a campaign against the Snow Elves in hopes of destroying them once and for all. On the day of 8th Grand Harvest, 1587, Oren and her allies defeated the Fenn after a hard-fought siege of an unknown keep.
The Great Rebellion 1590-1595
The Battle of Mount Gorgon in mid summer of 1590 was the first spark of a great rebellion against Oren and her Allies, starting a long and brutal war that lasted five years and ultimately saw Oren crippled to her knees after the Siege of Johannesburg in 1595. 1SRR fought until the bloody end until late 1595 and was finally disbanded after Oren's defeat and loss of Johannesburg. Most Switzers fled or abandoned their duties, while few held their ground and were either killed or captured by Coalition soldiers.
Battle Honours
The Battle of Atlay, 1579
The Siege of San'Kharak, 1580
The Siege of Fenn, 1587
The Battle of the Gray Peninsula, 1588
The Battle of Mount Gorgon, 1590
The Battle of the Gorge, 1593
The Battle of the Goldfields, 1594
The Siege of Johannesburg, 1595
Lineage
-Originated 8th Snows Maiden 1576 in Johannesburg, Oren as The Irregular Company
-Redesignated 5th Grand Harvest 1577 as the 1st Switzer Regiment of Foot
-Redesignated 24th Malin's Welcome 1580 as the 1st Switzer Routier Regiment of Foot
-Redesignated 15th of The First Seed 1586 as the 1st Switzer Routier Regiment
-Redesignated 12th of The Grand Harvest, 1586 as 1st Switzer Corps as a part of the Imperial Legion
Commendations and Awards
Princess Julia Award: Given to members who who have displayed exceptional weapons handling skills.
Princess Tatiana Award: Given to members who display exceptional courage in combat.
Silver Pike Medal: Given to members who have slain five cavalry units.
Golden Pike Medal: Given to members who have slain ten cavalry units.
Iron Gut Medal: Given to members who are wounded in service of the Regiment.
The Reymond* Comradery Award: Given to a single member who has been anonymously voted as having the best team-spirit, morale, and camaraderie among his peers.
- Trooper Reymond abandoned honour and betrayed the trust of his comrades by selling out his Captain following the untimely death of Lady Elysia Hearth. His name is mocked in a satirical sense by mentioning it as a Comradery Award.
Foreign Relations
First Switzer Routier Regiment has sided with the Empire of Oren under legislation of the Imperial Legion.
Notable Members
Garman Hobbes, first Captain and Commanding Officer.