17. Freiwilligen Sahsan Droþak-Banda

17th Volunteer Saxon Cavalry Regiment
17. Freiwilligen Sahsan Droþak-Banda
Active	1754 AN –
Country	Benacian Union  Saksenlant
Allegiance	Benacian Union Defence Force
Branch	Land Forces of the Benacian Union
Type	Cavalry
Role	Reconnaissance / Raiding
Size	Regiment
Garrison/HQ	Zeivsbuurg

Mission

• To rapidly deploy to and seize an area of value or interest to higher command, establishing there a lodgment which can be held until relief, and defeat enemy armed forces ranging from light infantry to tank and motorised forces as encountered.
• To conduct flanking actions and ambuscades, disruptive to a superior enemy force.
• Deep patrols to the rear of enemy formations.

Organisation

Personnel

Personnel Breakdown (Total: 1,200)

Rank Category	Præta Equivalent	Number of Personnel
Regimental Officers	Ahmst & Senior Gadraht	10
Squadron/Troop Officers	Gadraht	36
Non-Commissioned Officers	Ahtaldan	228
Other Ranks	Droþak / Streïak	926
Total Regimental Strength		1,200

Order of Battle

Regimental Order of Battle (Strength: 1,200 Personnel)

Formation / Unit	Præta Designation	Personnel	Equipment & Tactical Role
Headquarters Echelon
Command Centre	Hvaszunig	60	Command, signals, and intelligence. Mounted on prime stock. Includes the Field-Grade Officer (Ahmst), commissioned staff (Gadraht), the unit standard bearer (Golsapbir), and embedded N&H political officers.
Combat Echelon (Sabre Squadrons)
1st Cavalry Squadron	Ænst Droþak-Haß	220	Vanguard shock troops. Equipped with ballistic armour, carbines, and heavy cavalry swords. Composed of four troops (Fiþn), led by a major and supported by experienced NCOs (Ahtaldan).
2nd Cavalry Squadron	Tvasz Droþak-Haß	220	Main effort formation. Equipped for dismounted infantry skirmishing (Streïak tactics) and mounted flanking manoeuvres.
3rd Cavalry Squadron	Þresz Droþak-Haß	220	Main effort formation. Identical to the 2nd Squadron.
4th Cavalry Squadron	Fidwor Droþak-Haß	220	Heavy weapons squadron. Carries man-portable machine guns, anti-air and anti-armour systems on pack horses.
Support & Sustainment Echelon
Drone Reconnaissance Squadron	Dranin-Igonkovin Haß	110	Operators of the tactical quadcopter swarms. Provides overhead Igonkovin (reconnaissance), targeting data, and light munition drops. Operators are mounted but deploy drones from static vanguard screens.
Chemical Warfare Troop	Eitr-Wërpan Fiþn	90	Responsible for the deployment of toxic green obscurants (Nebel-Eitr). Manages CBRN decontamination and issues specialised equine and human respiratory gear.
Quartermaster Troop	Quartiermeister-Fiþn	60	Veterinary staff, farriers, armourers, and pack-horse supply trains. Ensures the regiment can operate deep behind enemy lines without mechanised resupply.

Table of Equipment

Regimental Table of Equipment (Strength: 1,200 Personnel)

Category	Equipment / Designation	Type	Est. Qty	Notes / Præta Tactical Role
Personal & Close Quarters Weapons
Primary Arm	M1591 7.62 mm Rifle (Cavalry Variant)	Assault/Marksman Rifle	1,150	Standard issue. Adapted with a folding stock or saddle scabbard for mounted operations (Droþak and Streïak).
Shock Weapon	Pattern M1720 Hairus	Heavy Cavalry Sword	850	Update of the Shirerithian Pattern 1496 Sabre. Issued primarily to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sabre Squadrons and officers. Utilised for zero-visibility shock assaults in Nebel-Eitr obscurant.
Sidearm	M1690 machine pistol (9x19mm)	Semi-Automatic Pistol	350	Issued to officers (Gadraht), NCOs (Ahtaldan), and heavy weapons/drone operators.
Support Weapons (4th Squadron & Troop Level)
Machine Gun	M1693 Medium Machine Gun (8x80mm)	Medium Machine Gun	48	Pack-horse transported. Deployed by the 4th Squadron to establish a base of fire and suppress enemy infantry.
Light Anti-Armour	Malus PLU	Man-Portable AT	60	Refurbished Kalgachi tech used by Benacian forces. Issued across all combat squadrons for rapid deployment against light mechanised QRFs.
Heavy Anti-Armour	M1700 82 mm Recoilless Rifle	Heavy Anti-Tank System	12	Pack-horse transported by the 4th Squadron. Deployed to lock down avenues of approach and engage hardened strongpoints.
Anti-Air	Waspsting MANPADS	Man-Portable Air Defence	16	Issued to the HQ and specialist squadrons to protect the regiment from rotary-wing interdiction while crossing open terrain.
Uniforms, Armour & Protective Gear
Headgear	M1671 Stahlhelm	Combat Helmet	1,200	General issue for all ranks. Painted olive drab or disruptive pattern.
Body Armour	Pattern M1751c Combat System	Ballistic Body Armour	1,200	First-line plate carriers, adapted to not impede the rider's seat in the saddle.
Field Uniform	Pattern M1751b Garrison/Field Uniform	Cavalry Uniform	1,200	The standard uniform for the Corps of the Cavalry, featuring reinforced riding breeches and heavy marching boots.
CBRN Defence	Athm-Skirm (Human & Equine)	Tactical Respirator	1,300/1,500	Customised gas masks accommodating the Stahlhelm for riders, and heavily filtered feed-bag style respirators for the Hros (horses) and remounts.
Specialist Equipment & Logistics
Mounts	Benacian Warmblood (Hros)	Cavalry Charger / Pack Animal	1,350	1,200 riding mounts plus 150 pack horses and remounts. Sustained by the Quartermaster Troop's Hros-Smiþr (farriers).
Drones	Tactical Quadcopter Swarm (Surari)	Unmanned Aerial Vehicle	40+	Transported and deployed by the Dranin-Igonkovin Haß. Used for overhead reconnaissance, loitering munitions, and radar saturation.
Chemical Agent	Nebel-Eitr Canisters	Toxic Obscurant Smoke	Varies	Carried by the Eitr-Wërpan Fiþn. Deployed via hand-thrown munitions or modified drone-drops to mask movements and poison defenders.