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47th Lancashire Regiment of Foot
Wolfes Own
47th Clan History
The idea of the 47th Lancashire was first conceived by Swarth and Syre Lancaster. Two chaps that had played the half life 2 mod “Battlegrounds 2”(American Revolutionary War) and wanted to created a disciplined line battle clan in the style of the 29th and 51st regiments of foot. Due to real life concerns Syre was forced to leave Battlegrounds and the project, at which point Swarth recruited a player named Hawke to act as his second in command.
The regiment was officially started in late July, 2010 and began seriously recruiting through the following months. Initially meeting with small successes the newly formed regiment hit a hard bump when internal divisions resulting from personality conflicts caused a third of the clan to split off and form the 42cdo. Due to real life issues Swarth was unable to give the clan the amount of time it needed to rebuild, and consequently resigned his rank as colonel, promoting Major.Hawke to take his place as the clan’s new leader.
Col.Hawke then began the slow process of rebuilding the unit. The american clan “Angry Players” graciously assisted the 47th throughout this process by lending servers and offering technical help. The regiment slowly grew in men and officers, but was still very ineffective on the field. At this point, two old-51st members, Kitty_DK and FeldMarscall|Sov offered to help train the fledgling unit, and particularly its officers. With their help the 47th gradually increased in skill and discipline.
Although it had it’s ups and downs, and plenty of clan drama the 47th eventually became one of the best line battle clans in battlegrounds 2. Skilled, and relatively disciplined on the field it also tried to be friendly and not as strict as previous line battle clans. It went on to win a long string of line battles and skirmishes and worked its way up to fighting two title shot matches in the fiercely competitive Battlegrounds United skirmish league. However, as activity in the game at large declined so too did interest and activity in the clan. With attendance declining and personal issues eating up his time, Col.Hawke resigned command of the unit late in September of 2011 and the regiment officially disbanded on October 24th, 2011.
However the unit was not doomed to die, and on February 8th, 2012 the 47th Lancashire was reformed with a core of old, returned members and a new officer corps once again led by Col.Hawke. At the date of writing the reformed 47th has a list of 14 played matches, with one loss, one tie and twelve wins. With the release of the “Napoleonic Wars” DLC for Mount and Blade warband the Regiment has also formed a new branch in that game led by Major. Jack. Maintaining it’s presence in Battlegrounds 2 with it’s high standards of training and discipline, and with three members on the Battlegrounds 2 Development team, the 47th Lancashire will continue to strive to uphold a fun and disciplined atmosphere for both it’s members and any foes it may encounter, be they in Battlegrounds 2 or Napoleonic Wars.
The regiment was officially started in late July, 2010 and began seriously recruiting through the following months. Initially meeting with small successes the newly formed regiment hit a hard bump when internal divisions resulting from personality conflicts caused a third of the clan to split off and form the 42cdo. Due to real life issues Swarth was unable to give the clan the amount of time it needed to rebuild, and consequently resigned his rank as colonel, promoting Major.Hawke to take his place as the clan’s new leader.
Col.Hawke then began the slow process of rebuilding the unit. The american clan “Angry Players” graciously assisted the 47th throughout this process by lending servers and offering technical help. The regiment slowly grew in men and officers, but was still very ineffective on the field. At this point, two old-51st members, Kitty_DK and FeldMarscall|Sov offered to help train the fledgling unit, and particularly its officers. With their help the 47th gradually increased in skill and discipline.
Although it had it’s ups and downs, and plenty of clan drama the 47th eventually became one of the best line battle clans in battlegrounds 2. Skilled, and relatively disciplined on the field it also tried to be friendly and not as strict as previous line battle clans. It went on to win a long string of line battles and skirmishes and worked its way up to fighting two title shot matches in the fiercely competitive Battlegrounds United skirmish league. However, as activity in the game at large declined so too did interest and activity in the clan. With attendance declining and personal issues eating up his time, Col.Hawke resigned command of the unit late in September of 2011 and the regiment officially disbanded on October 24th, 2011.
However the unit was not doomed to die, and on February 8th, 2012 the 47th Lancashire was reformed with a core of old, returned members and a new officer corps once again led by Col.Hawke. At the date of writing the reformed 47th has a list of 14 played matches, with one loss, one tie and twelve wins. With the release of the “Napoleonic Wars” DLC for Mount and Blade warband the Regiment has also formed a new branch in that game led by Major. Jack. Maintaining it’s presence in Battlegrounds 2 with it’s high standards of training and discipline, and with three members on the Battlegrounds 2 Development team, the 47th Lancashire will continue to strive to uphold a fun and disciplined atmosphere for both it’s members and any foes it may encounter, be they in Battlegrounds 2 or Napoleonic Wars.
Regimental History
North America
In 1750 the regiment deployed to Nova Scotia, Canada and the following year it was numbered the 47th Regiment of Foot. The regiment took part in the Seven Years' War while in Canada, seeing action against the French-held Fortress Louisbourg during the 48-day Siege of Louisburg, a siege that culminated in a French surrender. The following year the 47th took part in the legendary Battle of Quebec which saw British forces, under the command of General James Wolfe, prevail again French forces in a battle that concluded a 3-month siege of Quebec. Wolfe was well respected by his men, to such an extent that to commemorate the death of Wolfe in the battle the 47th began wearing a black line in their lace and also gained the nickname "Wolfe's Own". In 1760 the 47th took part in the Battle of Sainte-Foy, a British defeat against the French during the British defence of Quebec though despite the defeat the British held onto it.
In 1763 the regiment returned home from its long deployment in North America with the conclusion of Britain's war with France.
Napoleonic Wars
In 1812 the British were forced to withdraw back into Portugal though the following year British forces moved back into Spain to launch a concerted effort to remove the French from Spain. The 2nd Battalion in the British victory at the Battle of Vittoria as well as, on 31 August, the siege and subsequent storming of San Sebastian during which the 2nd Battalion, one of the battalions that led the assault, and the rest of the British and Allied forces sustained significant casualties in the attempt to storm the breaches in the walls of the town of San Sebastian. The French surrendered on 8 September after the town, which the French had fled too, was subjected to a sustained bombardment by artillery.
The 2nd Battalion crossed the Bidasoa River, finally into France itself. The battalion took part in the Battle of Nive and ended its war while taking part in the siege of Bayonne, France in 1814 when the war with France finally concluded, with the UK victorious. The 2nd Battalion, having battled so determinedly in that bitter war, returned home and was disbanded at Portsmouth.
In 1750 the regiment deployed to Nova Scotia, Canada and the following year it was numbered the 47th Regiment of Foot. The regiment took part in the Seven Years' War while in Canada, seeing action against the French-held Fortress Louisbourg during the 48-day Siege of Louisburg, a siege that culminated in a French surrender. The following year the 47th took part in the legendary Battle of Quebec which saw British forces, under the command of General James Wolfe, prevail again French forces in a battle that concluded a 3-month siege of Quebec. Wolfe was well respected by his men, to such an extent that to commemorate the death of Wolfe in the battle the 47th began wearing a black line in their lace and also gained the nickname "Wolfe's Own". In 1760 the 47th took part in the Battle of Sainte-Foy, a British defeat against the French during the British defence of Quebec though despite the defeat the British held onto it.
In 1763 the regiment returned home from its long deployment in North America with the conclusion of Britain's war with France.
Napoleonic Wars
In 1812 the British were forced to withdraw back into Portugal though the following year British forces moved back into Spain to launch a concerted effort to remove the French from Spain. The 2nd Battalion in the British victory at the Battle of Vittoria as well as, on 31 August, the siege and subsequent storming of San Sebastian during which the 2nd Battalion, one of the battalions that led the assault, and the rest of the British and Allied forces sustained significant casualties in the attempt to storm the breaches in the walls of the town of San Sebastian. The French surrendered on 8 September after the town, which the French had fled too, was subjected to a sustained bombardment by artillery.
The 2nd Battalion crossed the Bidasoa River, finally into France itself. The battalion took part in the Battle of Nive and ended its war while taking part in the siege of Bayonne, France in 1814 when the war with France finally concluded, with the UK victorious. The 2nd Battalion, having battled so determinedly in that bitter war, returned home and was disbanded at Portsmouth.
Ranks
Commanding Officers *COs*
Major:
Technically 3rd in Command of the regiment, and the leader of the "Napoleonic wars" section
Duties:
Main responsibilities are maintaining the NW section and has direct control and authority over all his men.
Ensign:
2nd in command of the NW company.
Duties:
Deputy to the Major and joint responsibility of the Section.
*NCO's*
Sergeant Major: Is able and effective in all areas of combat and acts as the role of sapper in combat
Training Officer, largely responsible for new recruit training and is directly under the supervision of the commanding officers.
Duties:
Mainly responsible for boot camp training for recruits, utilizing "shock and awe" to instill a hard core of discipline in the newest recruits. Can also lead trainings for regular members.
Sergeant:
Can be assigned any duty deemed appropriate by his Major or Ensign.
Duties:
Responsible for one on one discipline, and leading by example. handles any disputes before passing it up to his Ensign. As well as duties assigned by his captain.
Lower NCO's/Rank & File
Gentleman:
For officers who wish to fight in the ranks because there is not enough commisions.
Corporal:
Promoted from the ranks on the recommendation of his officers.
Chosen Man:
Handpicked from the ranks for his ability in combat he is an example in discipline and skill to all in his company, these are the most skilled men in the regiment.
Guardsman:
Equal in rank to a Chosen man, the Guardsman is the most distinguished rank in the Regiment. Elevated for their unshakable discipline, and outstanding battlefield skills, these are the most disciplined men in the regiment.
Private Veteran:
Promoted upon recommendation for his skill and discipline Private Veterans are the tough fighting men of the 47th.
Duties:
Killing the enemy as honorably as possible.
Private Regular:
Having gone through all training courses and proving his skill in a particular area, the Pte.R is the fighting core of the 47th.
Cadet:
A rank for the recruits who has gone through basic training and been given a basic knowledge of the clan and it's battle tactics,
Recruit:
A potential member for the 47th, the recruit is put through intense training until he is deemed ready to progress and be accepted into the clan as a cadet.
Major:
Technically 3rd in Command of the regiment, and the leader of the "Napoleonic wars" section
Duties:
Main responsibilities are maintaining the NW section and has direct control and authority over all his men.
Ensign:
2nd in command of the NW company.
Duties:
Deputy to the Major and joint responsibility of the Section.
*NCO's*
Sergeant Major: Is able and effective in all areas of combat and acts as the role of sapper in combat
Training Officer, largely responsible for new recruit training and is directly under the supervision of the commanding officers.
Duties:
Mainly responsible for boot camp training for recruits, utilizing "shock and awe" to instill a hard core of discipline in the newest recruits. Can also lead trainings for regular members.
Sergeant:
Can be assigned any duty deemed appropriate by his Major or Ensign.
Duties:
Responsible for one on one discipline, and leading by example. handles any disputes before passing it up to his Ensign. As well as duties assigned by his captain.
Lower NCO's/Rank & File
Gentleman:
For officers who wish to fight in the ranks because there is not enough commisions.
Corporal:
Promoted from the ranks on the recommendation of his officers.
Chosen Man:
Handpicked from the ranks for his ability in combat he is an example in discipline and skill to all in his company, these are the most skilled men in the regiment.
Guardsman:
Equal in rank to a Chosen man, the Guardsman is the most distinguished rank in the Regiment. Elevated for their unshakable discipline, and outstanding battlefield skills, these are the most disciplined men in the regiment.
Private Veteran:
Promoted upon recommendation for his skill and discipline Private Veterans are the tough fighting men of the 47th.
Duties:
Killing the enemy as honorably as possible.
Private Regular:
Having gone through all training courses and proving his skill in a particular area, the Pte.R is the fighting core of the 47th.
Cadet:
A rank for the recruits who has gone through basic training and been given a basic knowledge of the clan and it's battle tactics,
Recruit:
A potential member for the 47th, the recruit is put through intense training until he is deemed ready to progress and be accepted into the clan as a cadet.
Roster
Centre Company
Major Jack
Captain Heinz
Sgt Kirby
Cpl Bacon
PteV Odin
PteV Marriot
PteV Scone
PteR Elliato
PteR troopacapone
PteR Quack
PteR Alee
PteR Kingofsparta
PteR Alex
Cdt jonathan
Cdt Krispycake
Light Company
Ensign Caster
Sgt Robertgrey
Chm Bolshevik
PteR Xyz
PteR Cobra
PteR Czar
PteR Rogers
Cdt AshBringer
Cdt Hunter/Virgil
Cdt Tanksy
Cdt Gendo
Gent Lancaster
Rec SpaceNavy
PteV Lazer
PteV Koach
Pte.V Mackendog
Grenadier Company
Colonel Hawke
Lt. Colonel Klifsnider
Sgt Picaso
Cpl Toxicaxid
Gdm Killerloop
PteV Jones
PteV Curly
PteR William
PteR Bullbas
Rec Killershot
Rec Capodister
Reserves
Pte.R Chaco
Pte.R Housebeats
Cdt MonsVires
SgtMajor Labelle
PteR Hypoxia
Major Jack
Captain Heinz
Sgt Kirby
Cpl Bacon
PteV Odin
PteV Marriot
PteV Scone
PteR Elliato
PteR troopacapone
PteR Quack
PteR Alee
PteR Kingofsparta
PteR Alex
Cdt jonathan
Cdt Krispycake
Light Company
Ensign Caster
Sgt Robertgrey
Chm Bolshevik
PteR Xyz
PteR Cobra
PteR Czar
PteR Rogers
Cdt AshBringer
Cdt Hunter/Virgil
Cdt Tanksy
Cdt Gendo
Gent Lancaster
Rec SpaceNavy
PteV Lazer
PteV Koach
Pte.V Mackendog
Grenadier Company
Colonel Hawke
Lt. Colonel Klifsnider
Sgt Picaso
Cpl Toxicaxid
Gdm Killerloop
PteV Jones
PteV Curly
PteR William
PteR Bullbas
Rec Killershot
Rec Capodister
Reserves
Pte.R Chaco
Pte.R Housebeats
Cdt MonsVires
SgtMajor Labelle
PteR Hypoxia
American Company
47th Company B, The Royal Americans
As of today, His Majesty the King has ordered the formation of a company of loyal Colonists in exile. They are to be attached to the 47th Lancashire Regiment of Foot and will undergo rigorous training for future combat duties.
This company of North American players will attend all linebattles that the 47th does normally, but will also be given the honor of being our representatives at the North American weekly linebattles. That's right, the 47th has gone GLOBAL. As always, the link to register is at www.47threg.enjin.com
Hooah!
As of today, His Majesty the King has ordered the formation of a company of loyal Colonists in exile. They are to be attached to the 47th Lancashire Regiment of Foot and will undergo rigorous training for future combat duties.
This company of North American players will attend all linebattles that the 47th does normally, but will also be given the honor of being our representatives at the North American weekly linebattles. That's right, the 47th has gone GLOBAL. As always, the link to register is at www.47threg.enjin.com
Hooah!
Training and Seiges: Wednesday 20:00 British Summer time
Eu Linebattle or Boat Battle : Saturday 19.00 Bst, 2pm EST
Linebattle : Sunday 19:00 Bst, 2pm Est
Europeans and Americans welcome
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