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The Terran Confederacy made extensive use of Colonial Militia among the [[Fringe Worlds]], such militias often acting as a first, and sometimes only line of defense. Militia officers were sometimes situated high in the chain of command<ref name="ins">[[StarCraft: Insurrection]]. Aztech New Media, 1998</ref> while others were looked down upon.<ref>'''[[Collins (Magistrate)|Collins]]:''' Well done, Lieutenant. I wish there were more Colonial officers that had your tenacity and spirit. ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Loomings]] bonus campaign, mission 5: "[[Loomings#Extermination|Extermination]]" (in English). 1998-09-03. [http://www.battle.net/scc/OS/precursor.shtml Map Archives: Precursor Campaign].</ref> Confederate Militia had access to light vehicles such as the [[Vulture]]<ref name="SoD">Hickman, Tracy (May 21, 2002). ''[[StarCraft: Speed of Darkness]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-671-04150-9.</ref> and while well-armed, also relied on antiquated equipment to an extent.<ref name="Liberty"/> |
The Terran Confederacy made extensive use of Colonial Militia among the [[Fringe Worlds]], such militias often acting as a first, and sometimes only line of defense. Militia officers were sometimes situated high in the chain of command<ref name="ins">[[StarCraft: Insurrection]]. Aztech New Media, 1998</ref> while others were looked down upon.<ref>'''[[Collins (Magistrate)|Collins]]:''' Well done, Lieutenant. I wish there were more Colonial officers that had your tenacity and spirit. ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Loomings]] bonus campaign, mission 5: "[[Loomings#Extermination|Extermination]]" (in English). 1998-09-03. [http://www.battle.net/scc/OS/precursor.shtml Map Archives: Precursor Campaign].</ref> Confederate Militia had access to light vehicles such as the [[Vulture]]<ref name="SoD">Hickman, Tracy (May 21, 2002). ''[[StarCraft: Speed of Darkness]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-671-04150-9.</ref> and while well-armed, also relied on antiquated equipment to an extent.<ref name="Liberty"/> |
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+ | Support from the Confederate military could be unreliable based on prevailing political or strategic needs. For example, the [[Mar Sara Colonial Militia]] received very little assistance against the [[zerg]] due to such machinations<ref name="SC1_E1_M3">''[[StarCraft]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Desperate Alliance]] (in English). 1998.</ref> while the [[Brontes IV Colonial Militia]] requested assistance and the only reinforcements they received was just a small group of ghosts.<ref name="SC:Ins_T1">[[StarCraft: Insurrection]]. Aztech New Media. Terran campaign, mission 1: “[[StarCraft: Insurrection#Lost Souls|Lost Souls]]” (in English). 1998.</ref><ref name="SC:Ins_T6">[[StarCraft: Insurrection]]. Aztech New Media. Terran campaign, mission 6: “[[StarCraft: Insurrection#The Call of Duty|The Call of Duty]]” (in English). 1998.</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:30, 30 August 2009
Colonial Militia (a.k.a. Colonial Marines)[1] is an aspect of the armed forces of the Terran Dominion[2] and at the time of its existence, the Terran Confederacy.[1]
Role
Terran Confederacy
The Terran Confederacy made extensive use of Colonial Militia among the Fringe Worlds, such militias often acting as a first, and sometimes only line of defense. Militia officers were sometimes situated high in the chain of command[3] while others were looked down upon.[4] Confederate Militia had access to light vehicles such as the Vulture[5] and while well-armed, also relied on antiquated equipment to an extent.[1]
Support from the Confederate military could be unreliable based on prevailing political or strategic needs. For example, the Mar Sara Colonial Militia received very little assistance against the zerg due to such machinations[6] while the Brontes IV Colonial Militia requested assistance and the only reinforcements they received was just a small group of ghosts.[7][8]
Terran Dominion
With the fall of the Confederacy and its replacement by the Terran Dominion, the former's armed forces were conscripted into the military might of the latter.[9] Colonial Militia is a feature of the Terran Dominion, though to best knowledge, only "backwater" militias exist. Despite this stigma however, they still have access to equipment such as the AH/G-24 Banshee, albeit as a minor role.[2]
Known Militias
- Antiga Prime Colonial Militia
- Aridas Colonial Militia
- Brontes IV Colonial Militia
- Chau Sara Colonial Militia
- Mar Sara Colonial Militia
Known Militiamen
Brontes IV
- Marshal Bill Constantine
- Lieutenant Jack Frost
- Lieutenant Tsuname
- Lieutenant Charlie Vane
- "Sergeant"
Mar Sara
- Marshal Jim Raynor
Trivia
In real life, colonial militias existed in nations such as the United States which were founded as colonies. They often fought beside the forces of the founding power (eg Great Britain), often playing a subordinate role. In the Braddock Expedition, for instance, about 500 American militia members fought alongside a larger number of troops from the British Army in America.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Grubb, Jeff (February 27, 2001). StarCraft: Liberty's Crusade. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-671-04148-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SC2 Banshee. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed on 2008-02-23
- ↑ StarCraft: Insurrection. Aztech New Media, 1998
- ↑ Collins: Well done, Lieutenant. I wish there were more Colonial officers that had your tenacity and spirit. StarCraft. Vivendi Games. Mission: Loomings bonus campaign, mission 5: "Extermination" (in English). 1998-09-03. Map Archives: Precursor Campaign.
- ↑ Hickman, Tracy (May 21, 2002). StarCraft: Speed of Darkness. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-671-04150-9.
- ↑ StarCraft. Vivendi Games. Mission: Desperate Alliance (in English). 1998.
- ↑ StarCraft: Insurrection. Aztech New Media. Terran campaign, mission 1: “Lost Souls” (in English). 1998.
- ↑ StarCraft: Insurrection. Aztech New Media. Terran campaign, mission 6: “The Call of Duty” (in English). 1998.
- ↑ Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. StarCraft: Brood War (Manual). Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.
- ↑
Accessed 2008-02-23.
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