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−	Theta Galaxy had to be extensively rebuilt after the Jihad, a process made more complicated with the transfer of the [[3rd Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Third Bear Regulars]] into [[Omega Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Omega Galaxy]], and as a consequence three Clusters from [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sigma Galaxy]] were transferred into Theta while Sigma was being disbanded to help Theta rebuild. Also pulled into Theta were elements of [[Pi Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Pi Galaxy]], which was also being disbanded,<ref name="FM:3085p120"/> also transferred into Theta as a complete unit was the [[56th Provisional Garrison (Rasalhague Dominion)|Fifty-sixth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> from [[Xi Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Xi Galaxy]],<ref name=frc11/> another disbanding Galaxy, leaving the Seventeenth as the only unit still serving in Theta that had been within Theta before the Jihad.<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> Theta returned to being a strong defensive formation, but it wouldn't be long before the various elements of Theta were tested; in the case of the Seventeenth, the [[DCMS]] launched an attack on [[Sheliak]], only to be rebuffed by the Seventeenth. The Seventeenth's defense of Sheliak wasn't only successful - their defense of the population was highly public, and became a propaganda coup for the Cluster.<ref name="FM:3085p120">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 120: "Theta Galaxy"</ref>	+	Theta Galaxy had to be extensively rebuilt after the Jihad, a process made more complicated with the transfer of the [[3rd Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Third Bear Regulars]] into [[Omega Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Omega Galaxy]], and as a consequence three Clusters from [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sigma Galaxy]] were transferred into Theta while Sigma was being disbanded to help Theta rebuild. Also pulled into Theta were elements of [[Pi Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Pi Galaxy]], which was also being disbanded,<ref name="FM:3085p120"/> also transferred into Theta as a complete unit was the [[56th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Rasalhague Dominion)|Fifty-sixth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> from [[Xi Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Xi Galaxy]],<ref name=frc11/> another disbanding Galaxy, leaving the Seventeenth as the only unit still serving in Theta that had been within Theta before the Jihad.<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> Theta returned to being a strong defensive formation, but it wouldn't be long before the various elements of Theta were tested; in the case of the Seventeenth, the [[DCMS]] launched an attack on [[Sheliak]], only to be rebuffed by the Seventeenth. The Seventeenth's defense of Sheliak wasn't only successful - their defense of the population was highly public, and became a propaganda coup for the Cluster.<ref name="FM:3085p120">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 120: "Theta Galaxy"</ref>
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{{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | image = [[Image:Rasalhague_Dominion_Logo.png|190px]] | Designation = Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster | Formed = | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = | Affiliation = [[Rasalhague Dominion]]<br>[[Clan Ghost Bear]] (previous) | Parent Command = [[Theta Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Theta Galaxy]] | Sub-Command = }} ==History== During the [[Tokasha#Battle for control of Tokasha MechWorks between the Bear and the Horse|Battle of Tokasha]] in [[2921]], the Seventeenth's aerospace fighters fought over the Weißenborn Morass against those from the [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]] [[77th Mechanized Cavalry (Clan Hell's Horses)|Seventy-seventh Mechanized Cavalry]].<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 15</ref> As of [[3061]], the unit was stationed on [[Marawi]] alongside the [[30th Provisional Garrison (Clan Ghost Bear)|Thirtieth PGC]]. ===First Draconis Combine/Ghost Bear War=== Despite being a second-line Galaxy, Theta Galaxy took an active part in the [[1st Combine-Dominion War|First Draconis Combine / Ghost Bear War]],<ref name="FM:Up61">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 61: "Theta Galaxy"</ref> which began in [[3062]] with a suicidal attack by three [[regiment]]s of the [[Alshain Avengers]] against [[Alshain]].<ref name="FM:Up60">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 60: "Overview"</ref> As a part of Theta Galaxy, the Seventeenth took part in the assault that captured [[Courchevel]]; after the War was resolved with a Trial, the various other contested or occupied worlds were returned to their prewar affiliations, but the Ghost Bears retained Courchevel as ''[[isorla]]''.<ref name="FM:Up61"/> During the Dominion War the Seventeenth and the Thirtieth were also responsible for the destruction of the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery|Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery's]] [[3rd Ghost|Third Ghost Regiment]] on [[Marawi]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 114</ref> ===The Jihad=== During the Ghost Bear campaign against the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]] Theta Galaxy was assigned to Beta Wave,<ref name="FR:Cp9">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9: "Theta Galaxy"</ref> which was led by [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Beta Galaxy]].<ref name="FR:Cp9B">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9: "Beta Galaxy"</ref> After Beta Galaxy took heavy casualties during the attack on [[Ascella]], an attack that began on 6 October [[3075]]<ref name="JHS:Tp18">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 18: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp54">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 54: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> and which went badly enough to be considered a debacle, the entire of Theta Galaxy—including the Seventeenth—was moved from a supporting role to an offensive role.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/> ====Moore==== The first attack launched by Theta Galaxy was against the world of [[Moore]] on 21 July [[3076]];<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> Theta performed poorly during the campaign, taking heavier losses than would be expected.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/> ====Pike==== Theta Galaxy assaulted [[Pike IV]] in September 3076;<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> while the attack on Moore had gone poorly, the Pike IV campaign was an even poorer showing on Theta's part. Of particular concern to the Dominion Council was the destruction of the [[7th Phalanx (Clan Ghost Bear)|Seventh Phalanx]], which was lost after elements of the Thirtieth PGC refused to come to the assistance of the Seventh.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/> ===The Dark Age=== Theta Galaxy had to be extensively rebuilt after the Jihad, a process made more complicated with the transfer of the [[3rd Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Third Bear Regulars]] into [[Omega Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Omega Galaxy]], and as a consequence three Clusters from [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sigma Galaxy]] were transferred into Theta while Sigma was being disbanded to help Theta rebuild. Also pulled into Theta were elements of [[Pi Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Pi Galaxy]], which was also being disbanded,<ref name="FM:3085p120"/> also transferred into Theta as a complete unit was the [[56th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Rasalhague Dominion)|Fifty-sixth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> from [[Xi Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Xi Galaxy]],<ref name=frc11/> another disbanding Galaxy, leaving the Seventeenth as the only unit still serving in Theta that had been within Theta before the Jihad.<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> Theta returned to being a strong defensive formation, but it wouldn't be long before the various elements of Theta were tested; in the case of the Seventeenth, the [[DCMS]] launched an attack on [[Sheliak]], only to be rebuffed by the Seventeenth. The Seventeenth's defense of Sheliak wasn't only successful - their defense of the population was highly public, and became a propaganda coup for the Cluster.<ref name="FM:3085p120">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 120: "Theta Galaxy"</ref> ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command |- | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 17th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Ghost Bear Dominion)''' |- | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Marisa Hakimi]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMWC95/><ref name="FM:Up78"/> |- | Star Colonel||[[Perry (Clan Ghost Bear)|Perry]]||[[3085]]<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> |- | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 17th Provisional Garrison (Rasalhague Dominion)''' |- | Star Colonel||[[Sadie]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p172>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 172</ref> |- |} ==Tactics== The command uses also the ''smash & grab'' tactic. The cluster know their terrain well and use the lighter units to lead the enemy in to an ambush. The enemy can approach to the target without fight and at the right moment the rest of the unit assaulted from all sides simultaneously.<ref name=FMWC95>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 95, "17th Provisional Garrison Cluster"</ref> ==Composition== ===2921=== '''Seventeenth Provisional Galaxy Cluster''' :- At this point the Seventeenth was a mix of 'Mechs, aerospace fighters and battle armored infantry, all of veteran quality.<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 20</ref> ===3061=== '''Seventeenth Provisional Galaxy Cluster''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMWC163>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 163</ref> :CO: Star Colonel Marisa Hakimi <ref name=FMWCp94>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 94</ref> :* 5 [[Trinary|Trinaries]] : Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Marawi]].<ref name=FMWC163/> === 3067 === '''Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:Up78">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 78: "Theta Galaxy"</ref> :- At this point the Seventeenth were stationed on Malawi and were at eighty-five percent of full-strength; three-quarters of the Cluster were equipped with [[Clan]] technology, and another fifth with [[Star League|Star League-era]] technology; just over a third of the Cluster were equipped with [[OmniMech]]s or equivalent technology.<ref name="FM:Up78"/> ===3079=== '''Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=frc11>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 11: "Deployment Status"</ref> : Note: At this point the Seventeenth were stationed on [[Yorii]] alongside the Third Bear Regulars and were below one-third of full-strength. Just over twenty percent of the Cluster were equipped with OmniMechs or equivalent technology<ref name=frc11/> === 3085 === '''Seventeenth Prosivional Garrison Cluster''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3085p127">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 127: "Theta Galaxy"</ref> :- At this point the Seventeenth had rebuilt to four-fifths of full strength, but only a sixth of the Cluster were equipped with OmniMechs or equivalent technology.<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' * ''[[Field Report: Clans]]'' * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' * ''[[Turning Points: Tokasha]]'' [[Category: Rasalhague Dominion Commands|Provisional Garrison Cluster, 017th]]

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