7th Cavalry Division (Suren Confederacy)
The 7th Cavalry Division is an elite, politically reliable, light cavalry formation of the Surenid Armed Forces. It has been primarily focused on mobility, screening, and reconnaissance roles.
Order of Battle
Division Headquarters
- Division Commander: Maj. Gen. Darius Khosrow
- Deputy Commander: Brig. Gen. Garshasp Amir
- Chief of Staff: Col. Shapur Vishtaspa
71st Cavalry Brigade
- Brigade Commander: Brig. Gen. Artaxerxes Khan
- 711th Cavalry Regiment
- 712th Cavalry Regiment
- 713th Cavalry Regiment
72nd Armoured Cavalry Brigade
- Brigade Commander: Brig. Gen. Cambyses Darabshah
- 721st Armoured Cavalry Regiment
- 722nd Armoured Cavalry Regiment
73rd Artillery Brigade
- Brigade Commander: Brig. Gen. Xerxes Narseh
- 731st Horse Artillery Regiment
- 732nd Air Defence Artillery Regiment
74th Commissariat Brigade
- Brigade Commander: Brig. Gen. Cyrus Rostam
- 741st Maintenance Regiment
- 742nd Supply & Transport Regiment
- 743rd Medical Regiment
- 744th Inspectorate Regiment
Table of Organisation & Equipment
| Equipment | Type | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| "Bahram" | MRAP | 600 |
| "Siyavysh" | Infantry Mobility Vehicle | 250 |
| "Kay Khusrow" | Armoured Recce Vehicle | 150 |
| Ahvaz Land Cruiser | Utility Vehicle | 1,200 |
| M1686 Rifle | 7.62mm Rifle | 10,000 |
| M1656 SMG | 9mm SMG | 2,000 |
| M1718 HGPMG | 13.2mm Heavy MG | 250 |
| 82mm Mortar | Infantry Mortar | 100 |
| M355 Alba 105mm | Towed Howitzer | 54 |
| M1A57 Quad .50 cal | Anti-Aircraft Gun | 32 |
| Waspsting | Man-Portable Air Defense | 50 |
Personnel Strength: 13,200
The 7th is an elite light cavalry formation focused on mobility, screening and reconnaissance roles. It has significant infantry mobility assets but limited heavier anti-tank capabilities. The cavalry regiments are mounted in light wheeled APCs while the armoured cavalry has armoured reconnaissance vehicles. Artillery comprises towed 105 mm howitzers and air defence systems.
Unit history
Formation and Early Years
The 7th Cavalry traces its origins to Suren Division of the old Popular Levy and the Surenshahr Defence Brigade that existed prior to the military reforms of 1718-1720. It was formed as a full division sometime in the late 17th century after the Suren Confederacy joined the Raspur Pact.
Third Euran War (1693-1701)
The Suren Division saw extensive action during the Third Euran War against Zeed between 1693-1701. It played a key role in the Surenid counteroffensive from 1698 onwards that pushed into Zeedic territory following earlier Constancian advances. However, the division struggled with manpower shortages and had to be reinforced by mercenaries, slave soldiers, and court retainers.
Kapavian Insurgency (1715-1717)
In 1715, the Babkhan Restoration Movement launched an insurgency in the Kapavia region aimed at preserving Babkhan culture. The rebel leader Amir Arslan formed the New Model Army which carried out attacks against the Suren government for two years. The 1st Gendarmes Brigade and 2nd Gendarmes Brigade were deployed to help suppress the insurgency, which necessitated significant involvement from Raspur Pact allies before it was finally crushed in 1717.
Reform and Modernisation
Following the Kapavian Insurgency, it became clear that the outdated Surenid military needed comprehensive reforms to modernize and professionalise. From 1718-1720, the 7th Cavalry underwent a process of reorganisation, retraining and re-equipping under the guidance of allied advisors from the Raspur Pact nations like the Benacian Union which led on armoured warfare. This period of reorganisation saw the scout elements of the Surenshahr Defence Brigade and the Suren Division consolidated the into a professional light cavalry force designated as the 7th Cavalry Division.
The Bitter Spring (1730)
In 1730, widespread protests and unrest erupted across the Suren Confederacy and Raspur Khanate in the event known as the Bitter Spring. As the situation deteriorated, the 7th Cavalry was recalled in II.1730 from its deployment supporting Operation Verdant Reach in Parestan. It was then dispatched to the capital Surenshahr to spearhead efforts to crush dissent and rebel forces like the Ḥezb-e Tūde-ye Eura guerrillas.
Supported by Constancian air power, allied advisors and irregular Humanist militias, the 7th Cavalry led assaults on insurgent strongholds through 1730. Its firepower and mobility enabled it to largely decimate the rebel groups through superior force, though at the cost of immense destruction and bloodshed. By late 1730, overt insurgent activity had been suppressed, but underlying grievances remained unaddressed.
