Established
1899
Country
United States of America
Allegiance
United States Government / American People
Branch
Independent ranger regiment
Type
Rangers, mixed
Role
Various including; special operations, maneuver warfare, law enforcement, hunting, trading, guerrilla warfare, light infantry, etc
Size
Company/Battalion sized regiment
Garrison/HQ
Blackwater, West Elizabeth
Engagements (prior)
• Second Mexican-American War (1892-1893)
• American-Frontier War (1893-1894)
• American-Indian War (1894-1896)
Notable Commanders
Colonel Matthew Radzikowski
1899
Country
United States of America
Allegiance
United States Government / American People
Branch
Independent ranger regiment
Type
Rangers, mixed
Role
Various including; special operations, maneuver warfare, law enforcement, hunting, trading, guerrilla warfare, light infantry, etc
Size
Company/Battalion sized regiment
Garrison/HQ
Blackwater, West Elizabeth
Engagements (prior)
• Second Mexican-American War (1892-1893)
• American-Frontier War (1893-1894)
• American-Indian War (1894-1896)
Notable Commanders
Colonel Matthew Radzikowski
The Rangers are the chief arm branch of the West Elizabeth Government. The mission of the Rangers is "to combat violence and protect the innocent populace, by providing prompt, sustained dominance, across a full range of operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of the American people"
Regardless of component, the Rangers conduct both operational and institutional missions. The unit consists of companies that are capable of conducting full spectrum operations within the United States or around the world. Responsible for providing power projection and protecting the innocent populace, assisting it's sister branches to rapidly-deliver personnel on land and at sea.
It's institutional mission provides the infrastructure necessary to raise, train, equip, deploy, and ensure the readiness of all forces. The training base provides military and policing skills and professional education to every Ranger—as well as members of sister services and allied forces. It also allows the Rangers to expand rapidly in time of war. The industrial base provides world-class equipment and logistics for the Rangers. Ranger installations provide the power-projection platforms required to deploy forces promptly to support the American people. Once those forces are deployed, the institutional group provides the logistics needed to support them. Without the institution, the operations cannot function. Without the operations, the institution has no purpose.
Regardless of component, the Rangers conduct both operational and institutional missions. The unit consists of companies that are capable of conducting full spectrum operations within the United States or around the world. Responsible for providing power projection and protecting the innocent populace, assisting it's sister branches to rapidly-deliver personnel on land and at sea.
It's institutional mission provides the infrastructure necessary to raise, train, equip, deploy, and ensure the readiness of all forces. The training base provides military and policing skills and professional education to every Ranger—as well as members of sister services and allied forces. It also allows the Rangers to expand rapidly in time of war. The industrial base provides world-class equipment and logistics for the Rangers. Ranger installations provide the power-projection platforms required to deploy forces promptly to support the American people. Once those forces are deployed, the institutional group provides the logistics needed to support them. Without the institution, the operations cannot function. Without the operations, the institution has no purpose.
The Rangers are mostly composed of experienced and well trained military officers, troops, lawmen, and trainers. Aside from some outsiders among their ranks, the Rangers are closer to a Knight organization as its prime source of maintaining a well organized structure.
The ranks of the Rangers are generally recognized as being composed of the best and the brightest remaining to the lands of West Elizabeth, which means the Rangers are a relatively small organization. They make up for this with their intimidating arsenal of weapons, training, armor, and the ability to erase an entire civilization without a scratch. The vast majority of members are accepted by completing their training and winning a duel - they very rarely accept failures into their ranks. Those who get accepted in the Rangers that do not wish to commit are free to leave at their own will - the Rangers do not believe in forcing anyone to serve them against their will. Although, members who decide to leave will face the punishment of death for sharing any forbidden knowledge they have acquired with any outside faction.
The ranks of the Rangers are generally recognized as being composed of the best and the brightest remaining to the lands of West Elizabeth, which means the Rangers are a relatively small organization. They make up for this with their intimidating arsenal of weapons, training, armor, and the ability to erase an entire civilization without a scratch. The vast majority of members are accepted by completing their training and winning a duel - they very rarely accept failures into their ranks. Those who get accepted in the Rangers that do not wish to commit are free to leave at their own will - the Rangers do not believe in forcing anyone to serve them against their will. Although, members who decide to leave will face the punishment of death for sharing any forbidden knowledge they have acquired with any outside faction.
The primary responsibility of the Rangers is the defense and intervention of the citizen and civilian population of the United States. Above all else. Defense of our citizens supersedes the defense of our commanders-in-chief. The brave men & women of the Rangers are the silent heroes. Who sacrifice a lot and expect very little. They undertake an inordinate task of defending the greatest nation on this planet, and its people. The Rangers are the first and last line of defense between West Elizabeth and it's abundance of enemies.
Unit Experience
The Rangers were raised in the town of Blackwater, in West Elizabeth and led by Colonel Radzikowski. It was modeled on the commonly known Roger's Rangers and the North-West Mounted Police. The unit was formed in 1899, after the American-Indian War, with among the men serving in two then-disbanding RCF/NADF provincial units stationed in Canada and the United States. The Rangers were raised to help protect the Five Frontier States and their garrisons in the United States. The Rangers' primary area of operations is the portion of West Elizabeth and the north, western and eastern parts of what is known as New Austin, Ambarino, New Hanover and Lemoyne, which are considered by the federal government as the main frontier states that need to be tamed. The unit is capable at averaging a little over one hundred men at any given time. The unit often operates in tandem with the military and law enforcement of the United States government.
In addition to Americans, the unit allows other immigrants as well, as well as Native Americans. At it's establishment, the unit was primarily responsible for reconnaissance duties and frontier guerrilla warfare but adapted to other roles. They play an important role in securing the Five Frontier States and many of it's veterans took part in a number of important campaigns during the American-Indian war, particularly the raid at Tall Trees and the Takeover of Cochinay. Veteran members in the recent years managed to inflict heavy casualties as a result of repeated skirmishing with other units and hostile Native tribes around the edges of the West Elizabeth and, for a time, after Takeover of Cochinay, most veterans were seriously wounded and the unit was absorbed into the newly established loyalist company under Charles Rostad. As a new unit, the loyalist company took part in the Siege of Escalera and a day later the Battle of Rathskellar Fork, where, according to Matthew Radzikowski, Rostad disbanded the unit shortly after and sold his commission in Blackwater on 14 July. 1897 to Johnathan Alcatraz, who reestablished the company for the next few weeks until the unit was disbanded after half its men had succumbed to wounds in a battle against hostile Natives. The survivors disbanded and left the unit for good.
In addition to Americans, the unit allows other immigrants as well, as well as Native Americans. At it's establishment, the unit was primarily responsible for reconnaissance duties and frontier guerrilla warfare but adapted to other roles. They play an important role in securing the Five Frontier States and many of it's veterans took part in a number of important campaigns during the American-Indian war, particularly the raid at Tall Trees and the Takeover of Cochinay. Veteran members in the recent years managed to inflict heavy casualties as a result of repeated skirmishing with other units and hostile Native tribes around the edges of the West Elizabeth and, for a time, after Takeover of Cochinay, most veterans were seriously wounded and the unit was absorbed into the newly established loyalist company under Charles Rostad. As a new unit, the loyalist company took part in the Siege of Escalera and a day later the Battle of Rathskellar Fork, where, according to Matthew Radzikowski, Rostad disbanded the unit shortly after and sold his commission in Blackwater on 14 July. 1897 to Johnathan Alcatraz, who reestablished the company for the next few weeks until the unit was disbanded after half its men had succumbed to wounds in a battle against hostile Natives. The survivors disbanded and left the unit for good.
Involvement
There are 3 main paths a new member can take: the Sword, Shield or Quill. The Rangers actively recruits members who have been sponsored by those already in their ranks who take up the mantle of recruit.
The three paths are:
The Sword is effectively the fighting force of the Rangers.
The Shield is responsible for the defense of the public, the training of members, upholding justice and peacekeeping.
The Quill is responsible for frontiering duties, the research and maintenance of weapons, structures, settlements, medical care, hunting and trading, record keeping and as well as other administration; respectively.
The ranks of personnel is easily split up into four parts:
• Enlisted (Privates, Corporals)
• Non-commissioned Officers (Sergeants, Sergeant-Majors)
• Ranking Officers (Lieutenants, Captains)
• Field Officers (Majors, Colonels)
The three paths are:
The Sword is effectively the fighting force of the Rangers.
The Shield is responsible for the defense of the public, the training of members, upholding justice and peacekeeping.
The Quill is responsible for frontiering duties, the research and maintenance of weapons, structures, settlements, medical care, hunting and trading, record keeping and as well as other administration; respectively.
The ranks of personnel is easily split up into four parts:
• Enlisted (Privates, Corporals)
• Non-commissioned Officers (Sergeants, Sergeant-Majors)
• Ranking Officers (Lieutenants, Captains)
• Field Officers (Majors, Colonels)
Unit Establishment
The Rangers is one of the first universal units raised in the frontier states. Formed by Matthew Radzikowski, the unit serves as the prototype for many subsequent universal forces. The unit started out as a auxiliary company, which means it was not part of the states normal militia system. Recruited in the summer of 1899 at the start of the West Elizabeth Reform, the Governor ordered the unit to be raised as necessary to the security of the chaos-reigned state. The last six years, prior fighting forces and militia's proved remarkably effective at suppressing hostile resistance and helped to both expand and secure the American sphere of influence in the region. Initially an all American reconnaissance company led by veteran officers, the original veteran members of the unit were gradually a minority in the unit by it's full establishment. The unit was to be trained as reconnaissance experts as well as renowned for their expertise at both water-borne operations and frontier guerrilla warfare. The veteran officers were known for surprise raids on hostile Native coastal and riverine settlements. This small unit is one of the forces defending West Elizabeth. The unit was originally supposed to be part of the United States Marine Corps but was decided to be expanded upon and went on to play an important role in being a mixed force, performing many tasks as well as it's renown due to many previous veterans participating in many of the important campaigns of the American-Indian war, particularly distinguishing themselves at the Takeover of Cochinay in 1896.
Unit Doctrine
Through the study of military experience, military doctrine remains important in upholding and assuring the defense of the American people. All combat personnel must follow according to the following principles:
I. Planning each operation in advance, not leaving anything to chance.
II. Ensuring that all personnel are properly trained, fed, and equipped.
III. Building alliances with potential allies (i.e. Native Americans), who may have been overlooked or mistrusted by other commanders.
IV. Not inflicting damage or harm to prisoners or the innocent populace.
V. Using all tactical advantages to win.
VI. Understanding how a tactical operation fits in with strategic objectives.
VII. Leading by example and from the front.
VIII. Maintaining communications with higher and lower echelons of other units and organizations.
I. Planning each operation in advance, not leaving anything to chance.
II. Ensuring that all personnel are properly trained, fed, and equipped.
III. Building alliances with potential allies (i.e. Native Americans), who may have been overlooked or mistrusted by other commanders.
IV. Not inflicting damage or harm to prisoners or the innocent populace.
V. Using all tactical advantages to win.
VI. Understanding how a tactical operation fits in with strategic objectives.
VII. Leading by example and from the front.
VIII. Maintaining communications with higher and lower echelons of other units and organizations.
In-depth History
The Rangers' history goes back to the Royal Canadian Forces, a sixty man all-Canadian unit led by Matthew Radzikowski and Charles Rostad. The unit was captained by the politically well-connected and ambitious Charles Rostad, who, prior to leading the unit, had been the provincial lieutenant-governor of the British Columbia Commonwealth Government and businessman from British Columbia. While his family had historically played an important role in Canada's military affairs, besides basic militia training in conventional warfare, Rostad had no prior training or experience at frontier warfare. Nor did the company's junior officers, all of whom were his best friends. In the early days of the company's first deployment the officers learned their trade from the many Native American veterans who later helped make up more of the company's rank and file. Most of the forty-eight enlisted personnel were not experienced with warfare. Some had served in prior military units nearly thirty years earlier during American Civil War (1861-1865), Fenian Raids (1866-1871) and the Red River / Northwest Rebellion (1869 - 1885). Many of the soldiers were also indentured servants who crewed boats in the region's shore whaling industry or were crew members on hunting expeditions. A small contingent of mixed Canadian-American troops joined the company by the end of it's first week, majority of whom were likewise veteran warriors. These including a man named Matthew Radzikowski, a Polish-Canadian who served as a former United States Cavalry commanding officer which was nicknamed the "Rangers", apart of an elite joint U.S. Marshal-Ranger task force. Radzikowski also served as a mercenary for Rostad prior and during the establishment of the Royal Canadian Forces and later went on to serve in the company. Radzikowski was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant and served as the company's primary guide, combat leader, translator, interrogator and negotiator.
The Royal Canadian Forces unit served as the model for the Rangers and the majority of it's members, led by Matthew Radzikowski, helped teach frontier tactics to both American and Canadian fighting units. On several occasions during the period from 1893 to 1899, Radzikowski instructed provincial & state forces in the United States and Canada in the basics of guerrilla warfare. And from the period from 1894 to 1896 four additional companies were raised to serve in the unit. The commander of one of these units, Matthew Radzikowski, later organized and established the Rangers units after the American-Indian War, whose tactics and uniforms he patterned on those used by his previous units.
Second Mexican-American War (1892 - 1893)
Prior to the Rangers was a Canadian provincial company led by Captain Matthew Radzikowski and commanded by General Charles Rostad, known as the Royal Canadian Forces. The company was recruited in the late-summer / early fall of 1892 after the United States Government was requesting military aid from foreign countries. The force was sent to the relief of an American force during the Siege of El Presidio. They were accompanied by several provincial Infantry companies and arrived in Nuevo Paraiso, Mexico in November 1892. Their presence helped lift the siege of the beleaguered American forces holding the El Presidio fortress. The company took part in many other battles after the infamous Siege and helped steer the tide of the war, and the members of the company were offered bounties for Mexican Army prisoners as part of their pay, and in April of 1893 the unit was pressured to return back to Canada after it's supplies were cut off. While enroute to Canada in May 1893, Radzikowski was commissioned from Lieutenant to Captain and was given second-in-command of Royal Canadian Forces, who later took part in the Battle of Riley's Charge in the summer of 1893. The RCF later temporarily established their home base in MacFarlane's Ranch in May. A large hostile faction with mixed native and rebel gang members surprised the garrison on May 12th, 1893. In the raid they captured nine civilians and suffered heavy casualties once the personnel managed to respond. Some attackers were imprisoned while others were forcibly adopted into the civilian lifestyle. A few were later released, at least one was exchanged for the civilian prisoners. Rostad and Radzikowski stayed in MacFarlane's Ranch through the spring and summer of 1893 before returning to York, Ontario and leading the troops in a series of small expeditions against hostile gangs and native tribes over the next several months. By the end of this period the unit was a fraction of its former size. Through casualties and lack of reenlistment, only about a third of the original recruits remained. In September 1893, Rostad & Radzikowski traveled to Ottawa for an approval of the expansion of the unit, no longer being independent and now apart of the Canadian Army, it was tasked with protecting Canadian & American Interests in Canada and the United States. Between November of 1892 and December of 1893, the unit was largely responsible for the defense of Canadian possessions in the United States, assisting the United States in the war, and the subduing of the hostile gangs and their Indian allies.
American-Frontier War (1893 - 1894)
At the outbreak of the American-Frontier and the Second Mexican-American war, the Royal Canadian Forces was the main force utilized to suppress the rebellions. Experientially a combat unit, both Radzikowski and Rostad, took part in high-level diplomatic negotiations and battles with the Mexican Rebels, various Native chiefs, and Gang leaders fighting the Federal Governments. After a new governor arrived, the Royal Canadian Forces was recalled to Ottawa and, with the agreement to support the United States of America, was reestablished as the National Armed Defense Force and then later the North American Defense Force. It is at this point that the unit was designated to operate in support of both governments and moved its base of operations from York, Canada to a new headquarters in New Austin. Further, the unit was involved in the adoption and reestablishment of Fort Mercer in early 1894.
In 1894, at least two independent companies of troops were organized in MacFarlane's Ranch, all modeled on the NADF. The troops at this point were wearing all tan khaki uniforms. It has been described that officers in the unit wore "black cavalry stetson hats". In fact, the company had very little difference in uniforms depending on the time period in question.
American-Indian War (1894 - 1896)
During the American-Indian War, or more commonly known as the Tribe War, still led by Radzikowski and Rostad, the unit not only played an important role in fighting in New Austin, but it also participated in many of the important campaigns of the war. Throughout 1894 to 1896, when not assigned elsewhere, they were central players in the United States' efforts to subdue a high-level hostile insurgency in West Elizabeth, fought by the Tall Trees Confederacy as well as former rebels. The unit also took an active part in the Hostile Removals (1895-1896), a large scale cleansing operation in which the NADF troops engaged and eliminated virtually the entirety of all the hostile gangs and Native tribes in the region in order to bring peace to the state of West Elizabeth.
They also took part in the assault on Tall Trees in 1895 after a failed peace treaty. In 1895, the unit scouted Indian-occupied Tall Trees in anticipation of attack on the region. The men dressed in concealed uniforms and slowly pushed into the forest with rechristened "Kill Orders" directly at night. Eventually an enemy scout fired on them, but the intelligence they gathered was the deciding factor in launching the siege several days later. They played an important role in the initial assault at the outset of the Takeover of Cochinay, and were vital in the guerrilla warfare and scorched-earth operations that took place around the periphery of the siege. By 1896, the unit was officially placed on an army establishment. A year later the unit was officially disbanded but a small loyalist force under old leadership was stood up and took part in the defense of Escalera and the Battle of Rathskellar Fork where almost the majority men died from battling hostile parties. The force was disbanded shortly after the Battle of Rathskellar Fork, and the leadership between Rostad and Radzikowski and they both parted ways. The remaining troops, under the leadership of Johnathan Alcatraz, reestablished the company for a short while but shut down after the majority of men were killed in a war against native tribe.
Throughout most of the wars, the unit was based out of Blackwater, but they often operated in tandem with sister units, stationed in New Austin and in Canada. The unit was expanded into a ranging corps of which Charles Rostad was a General and Matthew Radzikowski gaining as high rank as Lieutenant-General. Both units numbered between five and nine hundred men throughout the war, although the unit was augmented for the Takeover of Cochinay to nearly 400 men. After it's disbandment, the loyalist force was lowered to the size of 40 for the expedition to Escalera. Of those, 561 troops (58.2%) were confirmed killed in action in all wars combined.
Rostad and Radzikowski officially disbanded the loyalist force and went on to other projects.
Timeline
In 1892, along with a joint Canadian and American force, the company took part in the Siege of El Presidio in Nuevo Paraiso, Mexico. The company also participated in a number of following battles in enemy territory later in 1893.
In 1893, the unit took part in a number of campaigns to hunt down and capture hostile gangs, rebels and native tribes who the fought against the government. These included missions in Cholla Springs, Rio Bravo, and Gaptooth Ridge. On June 8, Rostad and his unit distinguished themselves during the successful negotiations between the Native Tribes and Gangs.
In 1894, the unit took part in the campaign against the hostile Tall Trees Tribe. After failed peace negotiations, the unit sacked, burned, and destroyed all hostile resistance.
In 1895, the unit launched an assault on Tall Trees. Prior to the assault, the men dressed in concealable clothing and follow rechristened "Kill Orders" directly at night. Eventually an enemy scout fired on them, but the information they gathered was the deciding factor in winning the assault. During 1895, the unit was involved in one of their most famous operations, the Takeover of Cochinay. They had captured and held the settlement of Cochinay in Tall Trees.
In 1896, the unit successfully eliminated all hostile native resistance in West Elizabeth and was established as a home defense unit. By this time, most members had chosen not to reenlist, effectively causing it to dissolve by early 1897.
In 1897, the unit was restarted as part of a loyalist unit sent from North America to assist the Mexican forces already besieged in Escalera. It arrived in Mexico on July 8th and took part in the siege and defense of Escalera and by July 10th, participated in the Battle of Rathskellar Fork before disbanding again. After the recommission of a new officer, the NADF was reestablished for a short period of time before the remaining troops left the organization after suffering heavy losses from attacking a native tribe in the following weeks.
The Royal Canadian Forces unit served as the model for the Rangers and the majority of it's members, led by Matthew Radzikowski, helped teach frontier tactics to both American and Canadian fighting units. On several occasions during the period from 1893 to 1899, Radzikowski instructed provincial & state forces in the United States and Canada in the basics of guerrilla warfare. And from the period from 1894 to 1896 four additional companies were raised to serve in the unit. The commander of one of these units, Matthew Radzikowski, later organized and established the Rangers units after the American-Indian War, whose tactics and uniforms he patterned on those used by his previous units.
Second Mexican-American War (1892 - 1893)
Prior to the Rangers was a Canadian provincial company led by Captain Matthew Radzikowski and commanded by General Charles Rostad, known as the Royal Canadian Forces. The company was recruited in the late-summer / early fall of 1892 after the United States Government was requesting military aid from foreign countries. The force was sent to the relief of an American force during the Siege of El Presidio. They were accompanied by several provincial Infantry companies and arrived in Nuevo Paraiso, Mexico in November 1892. Their presence helped lift the siege of the beleaguered American forces holding the El Presidio fortress. The company took part in many other battles after the infamous Siege and helped steer the tide of the war, and the members of the company were offered bounties for Mexican Army prisoners as part of their pay, and in April of 1893 the unit was pressured to return back to Canada after it's supplies were cut off. While enroute to Canada in May 1893, Radzikowski was commissioned from Lieutenant to Captain and was given second-in-command of Royal Canadian Forces, who later took part in the Battle of Riley's Charge in the summer of 1893. The RCF later temporarily established their home base in MacFarlane's Ranch in May. A large hostile faction with mixed native and rebel gang members surprised the garrison on May 12th, 1893. In the raid they captured nine civilians and suffered heavy casualties once the personnel managed to respond. Some attackers were imprisoned while others were forcibly adopted into the civilian lifestyle. A few were later released, at least one was exchanged for the civilian prisoners. Rostad and Radzikowski stayed in MacFarlane's Ranch through the spring and summer of 1893 before returning to York, Ontario and leading the troops in a series of small expeditions against hostile gangs and native tribes over the next several months. By the end of this period the unit was a fraction of its former size. Through casualties and lack of reenlistment, only about a third of the original recruits remained. In September 1893, Rostad & Radzikowski traveled to Ottawa for an approval of the expansion of the unit, no longer being independent and now apart of the Canadian Army, it was tasked with protecting Canadian & American Interests in Canada and the United States. Between November of 1892 and December of 1893, the unit was largely responsible for the defense of Canadian possessions in the United States, assisting the United States in the war, and the subduing of the hostile gangs and their Indian allies.
American-Frontier War (1893 - 1894)
At the outbreak of the American-Frontier and the Second Mexican-American war, the Royal Canadian Forces was the main force utilized to suppress the rebellions. Experientially a combat unit, both Radzikowski and Rostad, took part in high-level diplomatic negotiations and battles with the Mexican Rebels, various Native chiefs, and Gang leaders fighting the Federal Governments. After a new governor arrived, the Royal Canadian Forces was recalled to Ottawa and, with the agreement to support the United States of America, was reestablished as the National Armed Defense Force and then later the North American Defense Force. It is at this point that the unit was designated to operate in support of both governments and moved its base of operations from York, Canada to a new headquarters in New Austin. Further, the unit was involved in the adoption and reestablishment of Fort Mercer in early 1894.
In 1894, at least two independent companies of troops were organized in MacFarlane's Ranch, all modeled on the NADF. The troops at this point were wearing all tan khaki uniforms. It has been described that officers in the unit wore "black cavalry stetson hats". In fact, the company had very little difference in uniforms depending on the time period in question.
American-Indian War (1894 - 1896)
During the American-Indian War, or more commonly known as the Tribe War, still led by Radzikowski and Rostad, the unit not only played an important role in fighting in New Austin, but it also participated in many of the important campaigns of the war. Throughout 1894 to 1896, when not assigned elsewhere, they were central players in the United States' efforts to subdue a high-level hostile insurgency in West Elizabeth, fought by the Tall Trees Confederacy as well as former rebels. The unit also took an active part in the Hostile Removals (1895-1896), a large scale cleansing operation in which the NADF troops engaged and eliminated virtually the entirety of all the hostile gangs and Native tribes in the region in order to bring peace to the state of West Elizabeth.
They also took part in the assault on Tall Trees in 1895 after a failed peace treaty. In 1895, the unit scouted Indian-occupied Tall Trees in anticipation of attack on the region. The men dressed in concealed uniforms and slowly pushed into the forest with rechristened "Kill Orders" directly at night. Eventually an enemy scout fired on them, but the intelligence they gathered was the deciding factor in launching the siege several days later. They played an important role in the initial assault at the outset of the Takeover of Cochinay, and were vital in the guerrilla warfare and scorched-earth operations that took place around the periphery of the siege. By 1896, the unit was officially placed on an army establishment. A year later the unit was officially disbanded but a small loyalist force under old leadership was stood up and took part in the defense of Escalera and the Battle of Rathskellar Fork where almost the majority men died from battling hostile parties. The force was disbanded shortly after the Battle of Rathskellar Fork, and the leadership between Rostad and Radzikowski and they both parted ways. The remaining troops, under the leadership of Johnathan Alcatraz, reestablished the company for a short while but shut down after the majority of men were killed in a war against native tribe.
Throughout most of the wars, the unit was based out of Blackwater, but they often operated in tandem with sister units, stationed in New Austin and in Canada. The unit was expanded into a ranging corps of which Charles Rostad was a General and Matthew Radzikowski gaining as high rank as Lieutenant-General. Both units numbered between five and nine hundred men throughout the war, although the unit was augmented for the Takeover of Cochinay to nearly 400 men. After it's disbandment, the loyalist force was lowered to the size of 40 for the expedition to Escalera. Of those, 561 troops (58.2%) were confirmed killed in action in all wars combined.
Rostad and Radzikowski officially disbanded the loyalist force and went on to other projects.
Timeline
In 1892, along with a joint Canadian and American force, the company took part in the Siege of El Presidio in Nuevo Paraiso, Mexico. The company also participated in a number of following battles in enemy territory later in 1893.
In 1893, the unit took part in a number of campaigns to hunt down and capture hostile gangs, rebels and native tribes who the fought against the government. These included missions in Cholla Springs, Rio Bravo, and Gaptooth Ridge. On June 8, Rostad and his unit distinguished themselves during the successful negotiations between the Native Tribes and Gangs.
In 1894, the unit took part in the campaign against the hostile Tall Trees Tribe. After failed peace negotiations, the unit sacked, burned, and destroyed all hostile resistance.
In 1895, the unit launched an assault on Tall Trees. Prior to the assault, the men dressed in concealable clothing and follow rechristened "Kill Orders" directly at night. Eventually an enemy scout fired on them, but the information they gathered was the deciding factor in winning the assault. During 1895, the unit was involved in one of their most famous operations, the Takeover of Cochinay. They had captured and held the settlement of Cochinay in Tall Trees.
In 1896, the unit successfully eliminated all hostile native resistance in West Elizabeth and was established as a home defense unit. By this time, most members had chosen not to reenlist, effectively causing it to dissolve by early 1897.
In 1897, the unit was restarted as part of a loyalist unit sent from North America to assist the Mexican forces already besieged in Escalera. It arrived in Mexico on July 8th and took part in the siege and defense of Escalera and by July 10th, participated in the Battle of Rathskellar Fork before disbanding again. After the recommission of a new officer, the NADF was reestablished for a short period of time before the remaining troops left the organization after suffering heavy losses from attacking a native tribe in the following weeks.