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| Omega Galaxy | |
| Formed | 3070 |
| Nickname | The Warg Riders; The Ghost Wolves (previous) |
| Affiliation | Clan Hell's Horses[1] Clan Wolf (previous) |
| Parent Command | Clan Hell's Horses touman; Clan Wolf touman (previous) |
Omega Galaxy was a Clan Hell's Horses military formation formed in 3070 by Khan James Cobb after the absorption of the Wolf Clan's Omega Galaxy the Ghost Wolves.
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Jihad and Absorption into Clan Hell's Horses[edit]
Omega Galaxy was a product of Clan Hell's Horses' invasion of the Inner Sphere in 3070. The core of the Galaxy's troops were former Clan Wolf Warden warriors who were stationed on the Periphery border as pirate hunters. Disdained by their parent Clan, Khan Cobb used the mistreated and grateful Wolf warriors as the core of needed additional Galaxy warriors.[2][3] Clan Wolf's Omega Galaxy was among the first to meet Clan Hell's Horses invasion of Clan Wolf's occupation zone in November 3070. Omega's Clusters were stationed to defend the worlds of Oberon VI, Nyserta, and Paulus Prime when the Horses arrived. These elements of the Galaxy did not put up significant resistance in the Trial for Possession of Wolf's worlds, seeing the invasion by the Warden Clan as means to leave its parent Clan honorably.[4] It was reported that Galaxy Commander Stevic Hawker authorized each of his Clusters to conduct Harvest Trials. Through these Trials, Omega was absorbed into the Clan Hell's Horses touman. The most notable one was fought for three weeks between the Omega's 2nd Wolf Guards Grenadiers and Horses' 77th Mechanized Cavalry Cluster.[5] The Omega's survivors became core members of the Hell's Horses newly formed Omega Galaxy.[6]
History[edit]
War with Wolves[edit]
The Horses sent the Omega Galaxy to claim worlds from the Wolves. Omega fought against Clan Wolf on various worlds, such as Crellacor, Butte Hold, Placida, and Rodigo, where the Galaxy distinguished itself in its fighting there. After the Hell's Horses' fighting efforts helped to end the Ice Hellion's invasion in 3072, two Clusters worth of troops were assigned as part of the Omega's composition.[7] These two Clusters consisted of former Clan Ice Hellion warriors. Despite these reinforcements Omega's component Clusters were woefully understrength, with the strongest unit at a mere third of its nominal strength.[8]
Republic Era[edit]
After the conclusion of the Word of Blake Jihad Omega was selected for an assault against the Clan Wolf Occupation Zone, its Clusters gathering on Bruben in preparation. However in 3081 two Clusters from the Wolves Beta Galaxy struck first, with both sides relatively evenly matched and using almost identical tactics. The Hell's Horses and Wolves would fight each other for nearly a month, neither able to gain the advantage until the fighting on Kirchbach forced Beta to withdraw.[9]
By 3085 however Omega's component Clusters had rebuilt, nearly reaching half their nominal strength.[10]
Dark Age[edit]
Between 3094 and 3095 Omega Galaxy tested the Anat troop carrier for their Clan. During these tests elements of Omega landed on Botany Bay and destroyed a pirate base.[11]
By 3145 Omega Galaxy had received three Ranger Clusters. They were still stationed along the Periphery border, ostensibly to guard against attack by Clan Jade Falcon. The Falcons, however, hadn't raided the area in years. Instead Omega spent a great deal of time listening to representatives of the Republic of the Barrens. The small Periphery nation was being attacked by forces of the New Oberon Confederation. The Republic of the Barrens was pushing for Omega to take a more active role in defending their territory.[12]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Omega Galaxy (Clan Wolf) | |||
| Galaxy Commander | Stevic Hawker | 3063 - 3070[13][14][15] | |
| Commanding Officers of the Omega Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses) | |||
| Galaxy Commander | Stevic Hawker | 3085[10] | |
| Galaxy Commander | Julian Vewas | 3145-3152[16][17] | |
| Galaxy Commander | Loretta Fletcher | 3152[18] | |
Tactics[edit]
Different per Unit.
Composition History[edit]
3075[edit]
Omega Galaxy
- Five Clusters(?)
3079[edit]
Omega Galaxy
- 91st BattleMech Cluster (Stationed on Placida)[8]
- 93rd BattleMech Cluster (Stationed on The Rock)[8]
- 94th BattleMech Cluster (Stationed on Butte Hold)[8]
- 99th BattleMech Cluster (Stationed on Drask's Den)[8]
3085[edit]
Omega Galaxy
- 91st BattleMech Cluster (Stationed on Kirchbach)[10]
- 93rd BattleMech Cluster (Stationed on Lovinac)[10]
- 94th BattleMech Cluster (Stationed on Liezen)[10]
- 99th BattleMech Cluster (Stationed on Bruben)[10]
3145[edit]
Omega Galaxy
- Fifth Rangers (Stationed on Here)[16]
- Seventh Rangers (Stationed on Lackhove)[16]
- Ninth Rangers (Stationed on Winfield)[16]
- 91st BattleMech Cluster (Stationed on Apollo)[16]
All of these Clusters were assigned Star League era equipment.
Notes[edit]
It is unclear the exact composition of Omega Galaxy when it was formed. It is not known if the original Galaxy Clusters were simply absorbed as a whole instead of being re-formed as new formations. It is also unclear if newly arrived former Hellions had retained their original unit names.
References[edit]
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 25: Timeline of the Jihad - Horses return to the inner sphere November 3070 & when Old Clan Wolf Omega was claimed Horses' new Galaxy
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 138: Forcible Relocation - James Cobb uses Wolf Omega Galaxy to make his own Omega Galaxy
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 24: Omega Rides Again - Loremaster Katya Kerensky reports Omega Galaxy has been absorbed into Horses
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 25: Timeline of the Jihad - Horses' return to the Inner Sphere and the invasion noted in November 14-28th of 3070
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 24: Omega Rides Again - Loremaster Katya Kerensky reports the loss and resurrection of Omega Galaxy to Khan Ward
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 139: Forcible Relocation - New Omega Galaxy formed from Clan Wolf's Warden bondsmen
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 145: Brief info on "new" Omega Galaxy's actions and its reinforcements shipped to them after the Ice Hellion incursion
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Field Report: Clans, p. 13
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 117: "Clan Hell's Horses - Omega Galaxy"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 Field Manual: 3085, p. 125: "Clan Hell's Horses - Omega Galaxy (The Warg Riders)"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans, p. 14
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 155
- ↑ The Price of Conviction
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 75
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 25: Timeline of the Jihad
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 168: "Omega Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)"
- ↑ Tamar Rising, p. 61
- ↑ Tamar Rising, p. 85