1st Armored Assault Column Kota's Fist (or Kota's Fist for short) is a militia unit and part of the KUDF military. Created in 37 ABY in the reorganization of the KUDF forces, Kota's Fist is commanded by Militia General V'yr Vorsa and various other commanders.
Kota's Fist is a combined arms formation, having both tanks and infantry as organic components, along with the usual assets of artillery, anti-aircraft, signals, etc.
History
Inception
In 37 ABY, after the Dark Crusade, the leaders of House Odan-Urr decided that reformation of the KUDF military is needed to further advance their goals of disrupting the Brotherhood's operations and eventually re-taking New Tython from the Thuron Monarchy.
During this reformation, the 1st Armored Assault Column Kota's Fist was created. Under direct Jedi command, this unit would complete tasks of fast mobile assaults into enemy territory, hit-and-run attacks in defensive encounters and full-scale invasions of countries or planets.
Patron
General Rahm Kota
Rahm Kota was a human male Jedi general who served the Republic during the Clone Wars. He was well known for his mistrust of Clone troopers and his use of militia units instead of the standard army. This was the only reason he survived Order 66 in 19 BBY.
Allying himself with Alderaanian senator Bail Organa. For years he attacked Imperial targets to disrupt Imperial activity and hopefully weaken the enemy. In one such raid he dueled Darth Vader's Apprentice, who took away his sight. Joining forces through a series of strange circumstances, the two went on to create the Galactic Alliance, with the help of rebel senators such as Organa, which would eventually topple the Empire and reestablish the Republic.
Kota became a general in the Galactic Alliance and his militia was adopted into the Alliance military. He would continue to command his own squad of commandos and with the Rogue Shadow, attack targets on Imperial worlds around the galaxy. Eventually he commanded a large Alliance force against the Empire's garrison on Kamino and led it to victory with the help of Starkiller.
Rahm Kota is one of the founders of the Alliance and, through his charisma and tactical expertise, a key person in it's early rise to prominence.
Assets
1st AAC AT-AT CUD-135 "Cuddles"
Headquarters
Officers
C.O.: Senior Jedi General V'yr Vorsa
X.O.: Colonel Caer Dall'ra
Personnel / Equipment
1 All-Terrain Armored Transport CUD-135 "Cuddles"
1 Theta-class AT-AT Barge
150 Wookiee Berserkers The Chosen (1 company)[
5 Scouts
5 74z Speederbikes
40 Medics (1 platoon)
1st AAC 74-z Speeder Bike
1st Armored Regiment "Vorsa's Own"
Officers
C.O.: Jedi General TBA
X.O.: Major Trent Sarat
Personnel / Equipment
20 Scouts (2 squads)
20 74z Speederbikes (5 squadrons)
120 AAT Armored Assault Tanks (1 regiment)
1st AAC Armoured Assault Tank
2nd Armored Regiment "Red Devils"
Officers
C.O.: Jedi General TBA
X.O.: Major Jana Neros
Personnel / Equipment
20 Scouts (2 squads)
20 74z Speederbikes (5 squadrons)
120 AAT Armored Assault Tanks (1 regiment)
1st AAC Infantryman
1st Mechanized Infantry Regiment "Rainbringers"
Officers
C.O.: Jedi General TBA
X.O.: Major Nirrock Morn
Personnel / Equipment
600 Infantry (1 battalion)
-300 Infantry (2 companies)
-300 Heavy Infantry (2 companies)
Officers
C.O.: Jedi General Sa Ool
X.O.: Major Benson Varn
Personnel / Equipment
10 Mobile Artillery Pieces (2 squadrons)
5 Scouts (20 units)
5 74z Speederbikes
Species
Tythonian Human
Tythonian Mon Calamari
Wookiee
Unit Leaders
Colonel Caer Dall'ra
Colonel Caer Dall'ra
Species: Bothan
Role: Colonel
Equipment: DL-22 blaster pistol, Blast vest
Motto: "We're surrounded? That simplifies things."
Biography
Colonel Caer Dall'ra is a former Alliance soldier and Bothan Spynet operative. He left the military at the age of 51 after too many wars had drained him of his will to fight. He lived on his freighter with his family for a time until he was found by the KUDF. They were welcomed to stay in exchange for Caer's expertise in military tactics. He was commissioned by the KUDF as an instructor of combat tactics and weapons.
Training recruits from different Tythonian backgrounds and Harakoan tribes appealed to the Bothan but it was only after Dromund kaas that he realized that there was no evading war. he joined the reorganized 1st Armored assault column with a restored rank of Colonel. He functioned as General Vorsa's second-in-command in the Column and runs day-to-day operations while General Vorsa is away.
Personality
A no-nonsense, direct and bitterly honest individual, Coloner Dall'ra has proven time and time again as a valuable asset to the KUDF. His demeanor toward his men is both inspiring and strict, giving him an aura every soldier from the 1st AAC respects.
He expects his orders to be followed to the letter and follows his own orders accordingly. A military instructor through-and-through, he will check on the discipline of his men more often than not.
Liika
Warchief Liika
Species: Wookiee
Role: Warchief of The Chosen
Equipment: Wookiee Bowcaster, Ryyk blade
Motto: "For the honor"
Biography
Liika's age is unknown, although it was clear that he was already a seasoned warrior by the time the Confederacy of Independent Systems attempted to annex Kashyyyk. He does not go into detail concerning his previous experiences to non-Wookiees, however, he has proven to be an exceptional leader and commander, with a good tactical mind, willing and able to adapt to the flow of battle.
He has black fur, already showing gray strands of hair. In battle he wears his combat harness with all of his weapons attached.
He carries himself with pride, especially in front of his enemy. He has led his tribe for years and doesn't show interest in backing down. He has been scarred many times and he wears his wounds as a veteran warrior should.
Personality
Proud, steadfast and aggressive, Liika is a paragon Berserker. While his rage for his enemies is great and terrible, he is not without tactical thought. Working in conjunction with the rest of the 1st AAC has give his tribe the chance to do what they do best with the backing of a far more powerful ally. He is a cold and calculating leader but he will always be the first in battle and the last out of it. He has managed to survive many battles with this mindset, such is the strength of his resolve.
Major Trent Sarat
Captain Trent Sarat
Species: Human
Role: Major of the 1st Armored Regiment Vorsa's Own
Equipment: DL-22 blaster pistol, Camo armor, AAT "Caroline"
Motto: "Anybody else wanna negotiate?"
Biography
A Corellian ex-soldier and merchant, Sarat has traveled half the galaxy trading various goods, legal or otherwise. He arrived on New Tython as a colonist. Why he came, however, is not known. Rumors say he's in some sort of trouble with several crime syndicates and law enforcement groups, but who can say if these are true. What is known, however is his impeccable charisma and will to lead. He became a KUDF soldier not too long ago and, similar to Colonel Dall'ra, regained his former rank of Lieutenant. It was a short couple of steps to Major since most of the soldiers in the KUDF aren't trained and the KUDF needs experienced people in command.
His first command as Major was before the reorganization. He commanded a heavy infantry regiment during the Crusade on Jaguada. This is when V'yr Vorsa first caught eye of him as he defended a position held by his squad while engineers fixed a Droideka that was supposed to cover their retreat. They held their position for ten minutes until, at last, they could retreat to safety. Later on Vorsa recommended him as Major of the 1st Armored regiment.
Personality
A joker, a smoker and a midnight toker. Trent is an aloof individual when the situation allows it. He has a habit of naming things and people since he has trouble remembering their names. He does however remember ranks very well and will always be respectful toward his superiors (though not as disciplined). His results in the field allow for his personality to remain unchallenged. he has an impeccable record of skirmish victories. Never leaving a man behind is his mantra and his tank is the love of his life.
Major Jana Neros
Captain Jana Neros
Species: Human
Role: Major of the 2nd Armored Regiment Red Devils
Equipment: DL-22 blaster pistol, Camo armor, Personal AAT
Motto: "Oh look, a "Target Rich Environment"."
Biography
Born Jana Vadeen on Balmorra, she settled on New Tython with her husband, Janian, years ago. For years she worked as a security offcier of a higher rank on Balmora before she decided she needed to leave and find a new life among the stars.
When the planet was taken over by Thuron and his army, they managed to flee to planet [REDACTED] along with the rest of House Odan-Urr and the colonists. She immediately entered the KUDF and received the Lieutenant rank. As with Major Sarat, the promotion was quick due to the circumstances. After her promotion to Major she was given command of the 2nd Armored Regiment, The Red Devils. She has sent many a holomessage to command expressing her desire to recapture New Tython which she considered home now.
Personality
Much like any other commander, Jana is a strict leader. She expects discipline and obedience from her men, but she also know when to let them vent. She holds this balance perfectly and is rewarded with a well balanced, loyal and impressive regiment. She was given the nickname "Mom" by her subordinates since her protective nature of her soldiers is very apparent. She does, however, know that deaths are inevitable but that doesn't make it any easier for her.
Major Nirrock Morn
Captain Nirrock Morn
Species: Mon Calamari
Role: Major of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Regiment Rainbringers
Equipment: DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle, Camo armor, varoius grenades
Motto: "Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't."
Biography
Born on Dac, Nirrock has always been expected to rise to a command in the military. His family had great plans for him, plan that he didn't want to be a part of. They expected him to rise to the rank of Ship Captain to command one of the vast Mon Calamari Cruisers but his fascination was land-based warfare. He had watched many holorecordings of battles in the Clone Wars, always interested in what it would be like to fight alongside those soldiers. However, the Empire crushed his resolve to join it's ranks and instead, he joined the Rebellion, helping the cause that would ultimately restore democracy and peace.
However, having served in the New Republic military for years after it's reorganization, he had not gained any rank above Lieutenant. fed up with the bureaucratic nightmare that was the New Republic military, he resigned his commission and headed to serve the KUDF, a military organization he had heard of on Dac. Within a span of a year her was elevated to the rank of Major and given the command of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Regiment Rainbringers.
*Personality
As the only alien Captain in the 1st AAC, there is a lot of peer pressure on Major Nirrock Morn. He keeps his thoughts to himself, however, and only ever talks about them when a Jedi asks him about it. He is an introvert towards others but his knowledge of military tactics and units is undoubtedly his biggest asset.
He sometimes joins the Jedi in their meditations, being very spiritual himself. These sessions calm him down and, in his own words, allow him to function in 100% capacity.
Captain Benson Varn
Captain Benson Varn
Species: Human
Role: Captain of the 1st Bombarda Artillery Column
Equipment: C-M "Reaper" Sniper Rifle, Multi-spectral binoculars, Map, Camo armor
Motto: "I only miss you when I breathe."
Biography
Born on Coruscant in 9 BBY, Benson Varn was raised in a family of Empire loyalists. He was raised to be a military man, just like his father who was already an officer in the Imperial Army by the time Benson was born. He grew up to become a Captain in a scout company, but due to politics and his father falling from grace, he stayed in that position for many years. Unlike his peers, he did not mind his position and he had "...no intention of raising through the ranks just to get killed".
It was only around 1 ABY when the Rebel alliance gained their greatest victories that Benson started to doubt the nature of the empire. People stood up for their freedom and had had enough of the Empire's oppression. soon even Benson would have the same feelings. He defected and joined the Alliance. After years of service he retired at the age of 45 and went on to become a farmer on a frontier world - New Tython. However, fate and a certain mad man would force him into service again, this time as a KUDF officer. He was given his rank of Major from the Rebel Alliance and command of 40 or so men and women of the 1st Bombarda Artillery Column. He personally command the scouts into battle, leaving most of the artillery business to his subordinates.
*Personality
Having been raised in the Imperial military, very early on Benson was taught to talk less and follow orders to the letter. He expects the same from his troops and often reminds them of that during training. More often than not he plays the "old wise grandfather" role in his regiment, often giving out advice and orders alike. Though he is immensely quiet at times, when angered he can become very loud, very quick.
Tactics and Operations
Combat doctrine
Kota's Fist is deployed on battlefields against enemy armor and infantry units. It's primary function is not war of attrition but lightning strikes against enemy weak points. The AAC functions on a method of warfare whereby an attacking force spearheaded by a dense concentration of armored and motorized or mechanized infantry formations, and heavily backed up by close air support, forces a breakthrough into the enemy's line of defense through a series of short, fast, powerful attacks; and once in the enemy's territory, proceeds to dislocate them using speed and surprise, and then encircle them. Through the employment of combined arms in maneuver warfare, the AAC attempts to unbalance the enemy by making it difficult for them to respond effectively to the continuously changing front, and defeat them through a decisive battle of annihilation.
Deployment
Kota's Fist is deployed in full force only in full scale invasions or against overwhelming odds. Usually, in smaller engagements, the 1st Armored Regiment is deployed while the 2nd Armored Regiment stays in reserve. The 1st Mechanized Infantry Regiment is divided between the Armored Regiments for Heavy Weapons deployment and territory consolidation once the Armored units break through. The AAC works in coordination with KUDF aerial and naval units on which it depends for air support.
Famous encounters