Orbital Cavalry

Description

The term used by the Regency Army for "Armoured Cavalry".
Note that the organisation of these units is virtually identical to the Regency Marine Armoured Cavalry units - although they use Army rather than Marine equipment.

The term emphasises the unit's high mobility and ability to operate from the "high-ground" of close orbit to rapidly descend to any point on the world's surface.

History and Background

Imperial Map Symbol for Orbital Cavalry

This symbol will usually be combined with the "Lift" mobility symbol when specifically referring to Orbital Cavalry

History

This term came into circulation after 1132

References and Contributors

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• Dave Nilsen. Regency Combat Vehicle Guide (Game Designers Workshop, 1995), 47.
• Collator: BackworldTraveller