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| parent formation = [[Lambda Spina Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Lambda Spina Galaxy]] | | parent formation = [[Lambda Spina Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Lambda Spina Galaxy]] | ||
| formed = | | formed = | ||
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| + | | disbanded = 3073 (Destroyed) | ||
| unitname = Fifteenth Cruiser Cluster | | unitname = Fifteenth Cruiser Cluster | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | The '''Fifteenth Cruiser Cluster''' fought [[Clan Wolf]] forces on [[Paxon]].<ref name="FM:WCp71"/> In [[3067]] the unit | + | The '''Fifteenth Cruiser Cluster''' fought [[Clan Wolf]] forces on [[Paxon]] in [[3059]]. Here they took on and defeated the attacking [[12th Wolf Regulars (Clan Wolf)|Twelfth Wolf Regulars]]. <ref name="FM:WCp71"/> In [[3067]] the unit was stationed on the ''[[Bloodletter]]'' [[WarShip]].<ref name="FM:Up77">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 77, "Warden Clans Deployment Table - Clan Diamond Shark"</ref> |
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| + | The Cluster was on [[Vinton]] in January [[3073]] when three Galaxies from [[Clan Coyote]] launched an assault. The Cluster’s Attack Squadron strafed the Coyote DropShips as they came in to land, prompting to Coyote naval assets to bombard the planet. The Sharks threw everything they had against the invaders including ten of the newly raised Vinton Defense Clusters. It was not enough to prevent the Coyotes from taking the planet and destroying the Fifteenth in the process.<ref name=WR130>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 130</ref> | ||
== Officers == | == Officers == | ||
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== Tactics == | == Tactics == | ||
| − | The unit | + | The unit was specialized in pinning the enemy in place with its 'Mechs and Elementals and hitting them with a flank attack. The BattleMech and Elemental Trinaries have been known to form ''ad-hoc'' Nova Stars during battle.<ref name="FM:WCp71">''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 71, "15th Cruiser Cluster"</ref> |
== Composition History== | == Composition History== | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 1 July 2017
Contents
History
The Fifteenth Cruiser Cluster fought Clan Wolf forces on Paxon in 3059. Here they took on and defeated the attacking Twelfth Wolf Regulars. [1] In 3067 the unit was stationed on the Bloodletter WarShip.[2]
The Cluster was on Vinton in January 3073 when three Galaxies from Clan Coyote launched an assault. The Cluster’s Attack Squadron strafed the Coyote DropShips as they came in to land, prompting to Coyote naval assets to bombard the planet. The Sharks threw everything they had against the invaders including ten of the newly raised Vinton Defense Clusters. It was not enough to prevent the Coyotes from taking the planet and destroying the Fifteenth in the process.[3]
Officers
As of 3061 to 3067 the commanding officer was Star Colonel Ulna Oshika.[1][2]
Tactics
The unit was specialized in pinning the enemy in place with its 'Mechs and Elementals and hitting them with a flank attack. The BattleMech and Elemental Trinaries have been known to form ad-hoc Nova Stars during battle.[1]
Composition History
3061
Fifteenth Cruiser Cluster (Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Star Colonel Ulna Oshika
- 1 Command Light OmniMech Supernova Trinary
- 1 Heavy BattleMech Trinary
- 2 BattleMech Trinaries
- 3 Elemental Trinaries
3067
Fifteenth Cruiser Cluster (Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Star Colonel Ulna Oshika