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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[Image:Galaxy Beta (Clan Smoke Jaguar) logo.png|Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar) Unit Insignia]] + | image = [[Image:SmokeJaguar.jpg|right|191px|Clan Smoke Jaguar logo]] − | Designation = Second Jaguar Guards Cluster + | nickname = ''The Striking Cats'' − | Formed = + | parent formation = [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Beta Galaxy]] − | Disbanded = [[3060]] (Destroyed)+ | formed = − | Previous Designation = + | year = 3060 − | Nickname = ''The Striking Cats''+ | disbanded = 3060 − | Affiliation = [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] + | unitname = 2nd Jaguar Guards − | Parent Command = [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Beta Galaxy]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} − ==Overview== ==Overview== − The '''2nd Jaguar Guards''' was a front-line Cluster of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]. + The '''2nd Jaguar Guards''' was a front line Cluster of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]. ==History== ==History== ===Operation REVIVAL=== ===Operation REVIVAL=== − The Cluster was relegated to rear area duties and escort missions in the early stages of the invasion, but fought hard on Tukayyid partly in response to their earlier inactivity.<ref name=ER:3062p62> ''Era Report: 3062'', p. 62</ref> it is not specified which Galaxy the Guards were attached to in 3050, however by 3052 it is clearly Beta Galaxy. + The Cluster was relegated to rear area duties and escort missions in the early stages of the invasion, but fought hard on Tukayyid partly in response to their earlier inactivity.<ref name=ER:3062p62> ''Era Report: 3062'', p. 62 </ref> it is not specified which Galaxy the Guards were attached to in 3050, however by 3052 it is clearly Beta Galaxy. ====Tukayyid==== ====Tukayyid==== − During the fighting in the Racice Delta with Beta Galaxy they suffered horrendous casualties, with barely two Stars of MechWarriors and Elementals returning from facing the [[Com Guards]].<ref name=ER:3062p62/> + During the fighting in the Racice Delta with Beta Galaxy they suffered horrendous casualties, with barely two Stars of MechWarriors and Elementals returning from facing the ComGuards.<ref name=ER:3062p62/> − ===Post-Tukayyid=== + ===Post Tukayyid=== − In July 3052<ref> ''Invading Clans'', p. 121</ref> the Guards were split with two Trinaries each trying to defend [[Schuyler]] and [[Caripare]].<ref name=ORp34> ''Objective Raids'', p. 34</ref> Those on Caripare had no end of Trials against the neighboring Nova Cats.<ref name=ER:3062p62/> + In July 3052 <ref> ''Invading Clans'', p. 121 </ref> the Guards were split with two Trinaries each trying to defend [[Schuyler]] and [[Caripare]]. <ref name=ORp34> ''Objective Raids'', p. 34 </ref> Those on Caripare had no end of Trials against the neighboring Nova Cats. <ref name=ER:3062p62/> ===Operation BULLDOG=== ===Operation BULLDOG=== ====Wave Two==== ====Wave Two==== <u>Caripare</u><br> <u>Caripare</u><br> − Inner Sphere forces had attacked the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] held portion of [[Caripare]] of May 3059. In June elements of the Com Guards' [[79th Division (ComStar)|Seventy-ninth Division]] and the [[1st Shin Legion|First Shin Legion]] supported by Nova Cat Clusters moved against the Second Guards' holdings. Seeing the collusion between Nova Cats and [[Second Star League]] the Guards Trinaries offered only token resistance, deploying a mixed Nova led by Star Commander Tomas as a rearguard, before they pulled back to join the rest of their Cluster on Schuyler. Tomas positioned her Star of [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamanders]] in the wooded Trevorton Mountains. Using walls of flame to conceal their troop movements and funnel and ambush the Inner Sphere attackers, they delayed the forces sent against them for over four hours. Only two Salamanders survived the fighting.<ref name=TDR-24>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 24</ref><ref name=TRO3085/> + Inner Sphere forces had attacked the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] held portion of [[Caripare]] of May 3059. In June elements of the ComGuard's [[79th Division (ComStar)|Seventy-ninth Division]] and the [[1st Shin Legion|First Shin Legion]] supported by Nova Cat Clusters moved against the Second Guards' holdings. Seeing the collusion between Nova Cats and [[Second Star League]] the Guards Trinaries offered only token resistance, deploying a mixed Nova led by Star Commander Tomas as a rearguard, before they pulled back to join the rest of their Cluster on Schuyler. Tomas positioned her Star of [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamanders]] in the wooded Trevorton Mountains. Using walls of flame to conceal their troop movements and funnel and ambush the Inner Sphere attackers, they delayed the forces sent against them for over four hours. Only two Salamanders survived the fighting.<ref name=TDR-24>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 24</ref><ref name=TRO3085/> ====Wave Three==== ====Wave Three==== <u>Schuyler</u><br> <u>Schuyler</u><br> − Seeing a very strong concentration of force from the Inner Sphere had landed on [[Schuyler]] in August 3059, the Guards along with the [[4th Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Fourth Jaguar Regulars]] began a fighting retreat to more favorable ground. For three days they retreated until eventually they took up defensive positions in the Mitsuhama Ridge, forming a line of battle.<ref name=TDR-44>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 44</ref> Their opponents the [[Davion Heavy Guards]] took up an attacking position to the east while on the western flank was the [[1st Genyosha|First Genyosha]], in the center was the [[10th Lyran Guards|Tenth Lyran Guards ]] under the command of Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]. It was the Lyran unit that attacked first on the 13th August with an aim to break the Clan's line. The Jaguars used the terrain to their advantage and the weakest point in the center was held by a full Trinary of mixed BattleMechs and OmniMechs from the Fourth Jaguar Regulars. This is the point that the Tenth pinpointed for its assault. Unknown to Prince Victor was that this defile was held only by an Omega Star that sold their lives dearly allowing the bulk of the Clan forces on planet to escape.<ref name=gcp296-302> ''Grave Covenant'', p. 296-302</ref><ref> ''The Dragon Roars'', p. 50-51</ref> + Seeing a very strong concentration of force from the Inner Sphere had landed on [[Schuyler]] in August 3059, the Guards along with the [[4th Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Fourth Jaguar Regulars]] began a fighting retreat to more favorable ground. For three days they retreated until eventually they took up defensive positions in the Mitsuhama Ridge, forming a line of battle.<ref name=TDR-44>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 44</ref> Their opponents the [[Davion Heavy Guards]] took up an attacking position to the east while on the western flank was the [[1st Genyosha|First Genyosha]], in the center was the [[10th Lyran Guards|Tenth Lyran Guards ]] under the command of Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]. It was the Lyran unit that attacked first on the 13th August with an aim to break the Clan's line. The Jaguars used the terrain to their advantage and the weakest point in the center was held by a full Trinary of mixed BattleMechs and OmniMechs from the Fourth Jaguar Regulars. This is the point that the Tenth pinpointed for its assault. Unknown to Prince Victor was that this defile was held only by an Omega Star that sold their lives dearly allowing the bulk of the Clan forces on planet to escape.<ref name=gcp296-302> ''Grave Covenant'', p. 296-302</ref><ref> ''The Dragon Roars'', p. 50-51 </ref> ====[[Huntress]]==== ====[[Huntress]]==== − Elements of the 2nd Jaguar Guards Cluster formed part of [[Hang Mehta]]'s forces on Huntress in 3060,<ref> ''Shadows of War'', p.52</ref> where they were finally wiped out. + Elements of the 2nd Jaguar Guards Cluster formed part of [[Hang Mehta]]'s forces on Huntress in 3060, <ref> ''Shadows of War'', p.52 </ref> where they were finally wiped out. ==Officers== ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name Line 59:
Line 56: ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − They act as the Galaxy's troubleshooters and are prepared for every eventuality. + They act as the Galaxy's trouble-shooters and are prepared for every eventuality. − ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===3054=== ===3054=== − * Trinary Alpha + * Trinary Alpha * Trinary Bravo * Trinary Bravo * Trinary Charlie * Trinary Charlie Line 74:
Line 70: *[[Binary]] Elemental - (50 [[Elemental]]s) *[[Binary]] Elemental - (50 [[Elemental]]s) *Second Trinary Assault - (15 OmniMechs) *Second Trinary Assault - (15 OmniMechs) − *Trinary Striker - (15 OmniMechs)<ref name=ICp71/> + *Trinary Striker - (15 OmniMechs) <ref name=ICp71/> − *In 3059 the Guards deployed a mixed Nova as a rearguard during the withdrawal from [[Caripare]] that included a Star of [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander]] battle armor.<ref name=TRO3085> ''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p.46</ref> + + *In 3059 the Guards deployed a mixed Nova as a rearguard during the withdrawal from [[Caripare]] that included a Star of [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander]] battle armor.<ref name=TRO3085> ''Technical Readout 3058: Upgrade'', p.46 </ref> ==Rules== ==Rules== <div class="gamerules"> <div class="gamerules"> − They are immune to ''Force the Initiative'' and ''Overrun Combat''.<ref> ''Era Report: 3056'', p. 144</ref> + They are immune to ''Force the Initiative'' and ''Overrun Combat''. <ref> ''Era Report: 3056'', p. 144 </ref> </div> </div> − ==Notes== ==Notes== * Not mentioned in the early stages of Operation Revival it is possible they were assigned to Beta Galaxy after the disgrace of the [[3rd Attack Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| 3rd Attack Cluster]] early in the campaign at [[Turtle Bay]]. * Not mentioned in the early stages of Operation Revival it is possible they were assigned to Beta Galaxy after the disgrace of the [[3rd Attack Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| 3rd Attack Cluster]] early in the campaign at [[Turtle Bay]]. Line 90:
Line 86: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' + *''[[Invading Clans]]'' − * ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' + *''[[Shadows of War]]'' − * ''[[Grave Covenant]]'' + *''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' − * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' + *''[[Grave Covenant]]'' − * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' + *''[[Objective Raids]]'' − * ''[[Shadows of War]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar Commands|Guards, 002 Jaguar]] [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar Commands|Guards, 002 Jaguar]]
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| − | + | | parent formation = [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Beta Galaxy]] | |
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| − | | | + | | unitname = 2nd Jaguar Guards |
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The '''2nd Jaguar Guards''' was a front | + | The '''2nd Jaguar Guards''' was a front line Cluster of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Operation REVIVAL=== | ===Operation REVIVAL=== | ||
| − | The Cluster was relegated to rear area duties and escort missions in the early stages of the invasion, but fought hard on Tukayyid partly in response to their earlier inactivity.<ref name=ER:3062p62> ''Era Report: 3062'', p. 62</ref> it is not specified which Galaxy the Guards were attached to in 3050, however by 3052 it is clearly Beta Galaxy. | + | The Cluster was relegated to rear area duties and escort missions in the early stages of the invasion, but fought hard on Tukayyid partly in response to their earlier inactivity.<ref name=ER:3062p62> ''Era Report: 3062'', p. 62 </ref> it is not specified which Galaxy the Guards were attached to in 3050, however by 3052 it is clearly Beta Galaxy. |
====Tukayyid==== | ====Tukayyid==== | ||
| − | During the fighting in the Racice Delta with Beta Galaxy they suffered horrendous casualties, with barely two Stars of MechWarriors and Elementals returning from facing the | + | During the fighting in the Racice Delta with Beta Galaxy they suffered horrendous casualties, with barely two Stars of MechWarriors and Elementals returning from facing the ComGuards.<ref name=ER:3062p62/> |
| − | ===Post | + | ===Post Tukayyid=== |
| − | In July 3052<ref> ''Invading Clans'', p. 121</ref> the Guards were split with two Trinaries each trying to defend [[Schuyler]] and [[Caripare]].<ref name=ORp34> ''Objective Raids'', p. 34</ref> Those on Caripare had no end of Trials against the neighboring Nova Cats.<ref name=ER:3062p62/> | + | In July 3052 <ref> ''Invading Clans'', p. 121 </ref> the Guards were split with two Trinaries each trying to defend [[Schuyler]] and [[Caripare]]. <ref name=ORp34> ''Objective Raids'', p. 34 </ref> Those on Caripare had no end of Trials against the neighboring Nova Cats. <ref name=ER:3062p62/> |
===Operation BULLDOG=== | ===Operation BULLDOG=== | ||
====Wave Two==== | ====Wave Two==== | ||
<u>Caripare</u><br> | <u>Caripare</u><br> | ||
| − | Inner Sphere forces had attacked the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] held portion of [[Caripare]] of May 3059. In June elements of the | + | Inner Sphere forces had attacked the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] held portion of [[Caripare]] of May 3059. In June elements of the ComGuard's [[79th Division (ComStar)|Seventy-ninth Division]] and the [[1st Shin Legion|First Shin Legion]] supported by Nova Cat Clusters moved against the Second Guards' holdings. Seeing the collusion between Nova Cats and [[Second Star League]] the Guards Trinaries offered only token resistance, deploying a mixed Nova led by Star Commander Tomas as a rearguard, before they pulled back to join the rest of their Cluster on Schuyler. Tomas positioned her Star of [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamanders]] in the wooded Trevorton Mountains. Using walls of flame to conceal their troop movements and funnel and ambush the Inner Sphere attackers, they delayed the forces sent against them for over four hours. Only two Salamanders survived the fighting.<ref name=TDR-24>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 24</ref><ref name=TRO3085/> |
====Wave Three==== | ====Wave Three==== | ||
<u>Schuyler</u><br> | <u>Schuyler</u><br> | ||
| − | Seeing a very strong concentration of force from the Inner Sphere had landed on [[Schuyler]] in August 3059, the Guards along with the [[4th Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Fourth Jaguar Regulars]] began a fighting retreat to more favorable ground. For three days they retreated until eventually they took up defensive positions in the Mitsuhama Ridge, forming a line of battle.<ref name=TDR-44>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 44</ref> Their opponents the [[Davion Heavy Guards]] took up an attacking position to the east while on the western flank was the [[1st Genyosha|First Genyosha]], in the center was the [[10th Lyran Guards|Tenth Lyran Guards ]] under the command of Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]. It was the Lyran unit that attacked first on the 13th August with an aim to break the Clan's line. The Jaguars used the terrain to their advantage and the weakest point in the center was held by a full Trinary of mixed BattleMechs and OmniMechs from the Fourth Jaguar Regulars. This is the point that the Tenth pinpointed for its assault. Unknown to Prince Victor was that this defile was held only by an Omega Star that sold their lives dearly allowing the bulk of the Clan forces on planet to escape.<ref name=gcp296-302> ''Grave Covenant'', p. 296-302</ref><ref> ''The Dragon Roars'', p. 50-51</ref> | + | Seeing a very strong concentration of force from the Inner Sphere had landed on [[Schuyler]] in August 3059, the Guards along with the [[4th Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Fourth Jaguar Regulars]] began a fighting retreat to more favorable ground. For three days they retreated until eventually they took up defensive positions in the Mitsuhama Ridge, forming a line of battle.<ref name=TDR-44>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 44</ref> Their opponents the [[Davion Heavy Guards]] took up an attacking position to the east while on the western flank was the [[1st Genyosha|First Genyosha]], in the center was the [[10th Lyran Guards|Tenth Lyran Guards ]] under the command of Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]. It was the Lyran unit that attacked first on the 13th August with an aim to break the Clan's line. The Jaguars used the terrain to their advantage and the weakest point in the center was held by a full Trinary of mixed BattleMechs and OmniMechs from the Fourth Jaguar Regulars. This is the point that the Tenth pinpointed for its assault. Unknown to Prince Victor was that this defile was held only by an Omega Star that sold their lives dearly allowing the bulk of the Clan forces on planet to escape.<ref name=gcp296-302> ''Grave Covenant'', p. 296-302</ref><ref> ''The Dragon Roars'', p. 50-51 </ref> |
====[[Huntress]]==== | ====[[Huntress]]==== | ||
| − | Elements of the 2nd Jaguar Guards Cluster formed part of [[Hang Mehta]]'s forces on Huntress in 3060,<ref> ''Shadows of War'', p.52</ref> where they were finally wiped out. | + | Elements of the 2nd Jaguar Guards Cluster formed part of [[Hang Mehta]]'s forces on Huntress in 3060, <ref> ''Shadows of War'', p.52 </ref> where they were finally wiped out. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |- | + | |- |
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | They act as the Galaxy's | + | They act as the Galaxy's trouble-shooters and are prepared for every eventuality. |
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | * Trinary Alpha | + | * Trinary Alpha |
* Trinary Bravo | * Trinary Bravo | ||
* Trinary Charlie | * Trinary Charlie | ||
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*[[Binary]] Elemental - (50 [[Elemental]]s) | *[[Binary]] Elemental - (50 [[Elemental]]s) | ||
*Second Trinary Assault - (15 OmniMechs) | *Second Trinary Assault - (15 OmniMechs) | ||
| − | *Trinary Striker - (15 OmniMechs)<ref name=ICp71/> | + | *Trinary Striker - (15 OmniMechs) <ref name=ICp71/> |
| − | *In 3059 the Guards deployed a mixed Nova as a rearguard during the withdrawal from [[Caripare]] that included a Star of [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander]] battle armor.<ref name=TRO3085> ''Technical Readout: | + | |
| + | *In 3059 the Guards deployed a mixed Nova as a rearguard during the withdrawal from [[Caripare]] that included a Star of [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander]] battle armor.<ref name=TRO3085> ''Technical Readout 3058: Upgrade'', p.46 </ref> | ||
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| − | They are immune to ''Force the Initiative'' and ''Overrun Combat''.<ref> ''Era Report: 3056'', p. 144</ref> | + | They are immune to ''Force the Initiative'' and ''Overrun Combat''. <ref> ''Era Report: 3056'', p. 144 </ref> |
</div> | </div> | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Not mentioned in the early stages of Operation Revival it is possible they were assigned to Beta Galaxy after the disgrace of the [[3rd Attack Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| 3rd Attack Cluster]] early in the campaign at [[Turtle Bay]]. | * Not mentioned in the early stages of Operation Revival it is possible they were assigned to Beta Galaxy after the disgrace of the [[3rd Attack Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| 3rd Attack Cluster]] early in the campaign at [[Turtle Bay]]. | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Invading Clans]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Shadows of War]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Grave Covenant]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' |
[[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar Commands|Guards, 002 Jaguar]] | [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar Commands|Guards, 002 Jaguar]] | ||