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Line 4: For most of its history Clan Wolf adhered to the standard [[Clan military structure]], with each [[Cluster]] composed of five [[Trinary|Trinaries]], [[Binary|Binaries]] and/or [[Supernova (unit)|Supernovas]]. Generally one of these five units would be designated as a command unit from which the [[Star Colonel]] operated, although some Clusters had instead an additional command [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] or [[Star]], while each [[Galaxy]] was commanded by its own [[Keshik]]. Generally Trinaries and Binaries were "pure" units consisting of all one Star type, with some notable exceptions such as certain ''Rogue'' formations or the use of Support Trinaries consisting of aerospace and [[artillery]] support.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 70–72</ref> Clan Wolf was also one of the few to pioneer the use of a mixed unit known as a strategic command Star. This unit combined four [[Point]]s of either Elementals or 'Mechs with a single Point of fighters. The aerospace support provides valuable reconnaissance and escort services to the rest of the Star. The composition's success has seen a limited adoption of these command Stars by other Clans.<ref name=FMWC1112>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 11–12</ref><ref name=FMCC910>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 9–10</ref> For most of its history Clan Wolf adhered to the standard [[Clan military structure]], with each [[Cluster]] composed of five [[Trinary|Trinaries]], [[Binary|Binaries]] and/or [[Supernova (unit)|Supernovas]]. Generally one of these five units would be designated as a command unit from which the [[Star Colonel]] operated, although some Clusters had instead an additional command [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] or [[Star]], while each [[Galaxy]] was commanded by its own [[Keshik]]. Generally Trinaries and Binaries were "pure" units consisting of all one Star type, with some notable exceptions such as certain ''Rogue'' formations or the use of Support Trinaries consisting of aerospace and [[artillery]] support.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 70–72</ref> Clan Wolf was also one of the few to pioneer the use of a mixed unit known as a strategic command Star. This unit combined four [[Point]]s of either Elementals or 'Mechs with a single Point of fighters. The aerospace support provides valuable reconnaissance and escort services to the rest of the Star. The composition's success has seen a limited adoption of these command Stars by other Clans.<ref name=FMWC1112>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 11–12</ref><ref name=FMCC910>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 9–10</ref> − One of the more systematic use of mixed Trinaries came from the capture of Star Colonel [[Vlad Dinour]] from [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] in [[3012]]. As commander of the Goliath Scorpion's elite [[1st Cateran (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Heartvenom Cluster]], Vlad Dinour had been responsible for training [[Wolf's Dragoons]] into a fighting force the equal of any front-line formation and Clan Wolf wanted to bring in his expertise. He was quickly adopted after being taken as a [[bondsman]] and given command of the [[4th Striker (Clan Wolf)|4th Striker Cluster]] with which to experiment. Each Trinary was patterned after the Battle Trinary used by Clan Goliath Scorpion, consisting of a Star each of 'Mechs, Elementals and fighters. While this doctrine was not adopted by the other front-line Clusters, it became the model formation for the second-line units of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Epsilon Galaxy]].<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 104</ref> + One of the more systematic use of mixed Trinaries came from the capture of Star Colonel [[Vlad Dinour]] from [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] in [[3012]]. As commander of the Goliath Scorpion's elite [[1st Cateran Cluster (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Heartvenom Cluster]], Vlad Dinour had been responsible for training [[Wolf's Dragoons]] into a fighting force the equal of any front-line formation and Clan Wolf wanted to bring in his expertise. He was quickly adopted after being taken as a [[bondsman]] and given command of the [[4th Striker (Clan Wolf)|4th Striker Cluster]] with which to experiment. Each Trinary was patterned after the Battle Trinary used by Clan Goliath Scorpion, consisting of a Star each of 'Mechs, Elementals and fighters. While this doctrine was not adopted by the other front-line Clusters, it became the model formation for the second-line units of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Epsilon Galaxy]].<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 104</ref> In the wake of the devastating [[Refusal War]] many warriors and machines were lost and the new [[Khan]] [[Vladimir Ward]] had to undertake some unprecedented actions, including the raising of an entire garrison Galaxy to front-line status and initiating the [[Harvest Trials]]. By the early [[3060]]s Khan Ward's efforts had paid off and many units, while still understrength, were in better fighting shape than before. By this time an average Wolf Cluster consisted of a command or Supernova Trinary, a 'Mech Trinary, an [[Elemental]] Trinary and either a Binary or Trinary of [[OmniFighter]]s. The exact organization varied between units, with a common variation being the mixing of 'Mechs with Elementals in a single Trinary, while the Wolves still maintain use of their famous strategic command Stars. While standard 'Mechs still made up the majority of even front-line units' strength, by [[3062]] many front-line Clusters were expected to have their full complement of [[OmniMechs]] thanks to increased production from the [[Clan Homeworlds|Homeworlds]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 139</ref> In the wake of the devastating [[Refusal War]] many warriors and machines were lost and the new [[Khan]] [[Vladimir Ward]] had to undertake some unprecedented actions, including the raising of an entire garrison Galaxy to front-line status and initiating the [[Harvest Trials]]. By the early [[3060]]s Khan Ward's efforts had paid off and many units, while still understrength, were in better fighting shape than before. By this time an average Wolf Cluster consisted of a command or Supernova Trinary, a 'Mech Trinary, an [[Elemental]] Trinary and either a Binary or Trinary of [[OmniFighter]]s. The exact organization varied between units, with a common variation being the mixing of 'Mechs with Elementals in a single Trinary, while the Wolves still maintain use of their famous strategic command Stars. While standard 'Mechs still made up the majority of even front-line units' strength, by [[3062]] many front-line Clusters were expected to have their full complement of [[OmniMechs]] thanks to increased production from the [[Clan Homeworlds|Homeworlds]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 139</ref>
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For most of its history Clan Wolf adhered to the standard [[Clan military structure]], with each [[Cluster]] composed of five [[Trinary|Trinaries]], [[Binary|Binaries]] and/or [[Supernova (unit)|Supernovas]]. Generally one of these five units would be designated as a command unit from which the [[Star Colonel]] operated, although some Clusters had instead an additional command [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] or [[Star]], while each [[Galaxy]] was commanded by its own [[Keshik]]. Generally Trinaries and Binaries were "pure" units consisting of all one Star type, with some notable exceptions such as certain ''Rogue'' formations or the use of Support Trinaries consisting of aerospace and [[artillery]] support.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 70–72</ref> Clan Wolf was also one of the few to pioneer the use of a mixed unit known as a strategic command Star. This unit combined four [[Point]]s of either Elementals or 'Mechs with a single Point of fighters. The aerospace support provides valuable reconnaissance and escort services to the rest of the Star. The composition's success has seen a limited adoption of these command Stars by other Clans.<ref name=FMWC1112>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 11–12</ref><ref name=FMCC910>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 9–10</ref> | For most of its history Clan Wolf adhered to the standard [[Clan military structure]], with each [[Cluster]] composed of five [[Trinary|Trinaries]], [[Binary|Binaries]] and/or [[Supernova (unit)|Supernovas]]. Generally one of these five units would be designated as a command unit from which the [[Star Colonel]] operated, although some Clusters had instead an additional command [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] or [[Star]], while each [[Galaxy]] was commanded by its own [[Keshik]]. Generally Trinaries and Binaries were "pure" units consisting of all one Star type, with some notable exceptions such as certain ''Rogue'' formations or the use of Support Trinaries consisting of aerospace and [[artillery]] support.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 70–72</ref> Clan Wolf was also one of the few to pioneer the use of a mixed unit known as a strategic command Star. This unit combined four [[Point]]s of either Elementals or 'Mechs with a single Point of fighters. The aerospace support provides valuable reconnaissance and escort services to the rest of the Star. The composition's success has seen a limited adoption of these command Stars by other Clans.<ref name=FMWC1112>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 11–12</ref><ref name=FMCC910>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 9–10</ref> | ||
| − | One of the more systematic use of mixed Trinaries came from the capture of Star Colonel [[Vlad Dinour]] from [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] in [[3012]]. As commander of the Goliath Scorpion's elite [[1st Cateran (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Heartvenom Cluster]], Vlad Dinour had been responsible for training [[Wolf's Dragoons]] into a fighting force the equal of any front-line formation and Clan Wolf wanted to bring in his expertise. He was quickly adopted after being taken as a [[bondsman]] and given command of the [[4th Striker (Clan Wolf)|4th Striker Cluster]] with which to experiment. Each Trinary was patterned after the Battle Trinary used by Clan Goliath Scorpion, consisting of a Star each of 'Mechs, Elementals and fighters. While this doctrine was not adopted by the other front-line Clusters, it became the model formation for the second-line units of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Epsilon Galaxy]].<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 104</ref> | + | One of the more systematic use of mixed Trinaries came from the capture of Star Colonel [[Vlad Dinour]] from [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] in [[3012]]. As commander of the Goliath Scorpion's elite [[1st Cateran Cluster (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Heartvenom Cluster]], Vlad Dinour had been responsible for training [[Wolf's Dragoons]] into a fighting force the equal of any front-line formation and Clan Wolf wanted to bring in his expertise. He was quickly adopted after being taken as a [[bondsman]] and given command of the [[4th Striker (Clan Wolf)|4th Striker Cluster]] with which to experiment. Each Trinary was patterned after the Battle Trinary used by Clan Goliath Scorpion, consisting of a Star each of 'Mechs, Elementals and fighters. While this doctrine was not adopted by the other front-line Clusters, it became the model formation for the second-line units of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Epsilon Galaxy]].<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 104</ref> |
In the wake of the devastating [[Refusal War]] many warriors and machines were lost and the new [[Khan]] [[Vladimir Ward]] had to undertake some unprecedented actions, including the raising of an entire garrison Galaxy to front-line status and initiating the [[Harvest Trials]]. By the early [[3060]]s Khan Ward's efforts had paid off and many units, while still understrength, were in better fighting shape than before. By this time an average Wolf Cluster consisted of a command or Supernova Trinary, a 'Mech Trinary, an [[Elemental]] Trinary and either a Binary or Trinary of [[OmniFighter]]s. The exact organization varied between units, with a common variation being the mixing of 'Mechs with Elementals in a single Trinary, while the Wolves still maintain use of their famous strategic command Stars. While standard 'Mechs still made up the majority of even front-line units' strength, by [[3062]] many front-line Clusters were expected to have their full complement of [[OmniMechs]] thanks to increased production from the [[Clan Homeworlds|Homeworlds]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 139</ref> | In the wake of the devastating [[Refusal War]] many warriors and machines were lost and the new [[Khan]] [[Vladimir Ward]] had to undertake some unprecedented actions, including the raising of an entire garrison Galaxy to front-line status and initiating the [[Harvest Trials]]. By the early [[3060]]s Khan Ward's efforts had paid off and many units, while still understrength, were in better fighting shape than before. By this time an average Wolf Cluster consisted of a command or Supernova Trinary, a 'Mech Trinary, an [[Elemental]] Trinary and either a Binary or Trinary of [[OmniFighter]]s. The exact organization varied between units, with a common variation being the mixing of 'Mechs with Elementals in a single Trinary, while the Wolves still maintain use of their famous strategic command Stars. While standard 'Mechs still made up the majority of even front-line units' strength, by [[3062]] many front-line Clusters were expected to have their full complement of [[OmniMechs]] thanks to increased production from the [[Clan Homeworlds|Homeworlds]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 139</ref> | ||