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| − | By [[3071]] the Twenty-seventh had moved to [[Babylon]] in the [[Clan Homeworlds]] for rest and refit, along with the other elements of Alpha Galaxy. In January [[3072]] | + | By [[3071]] the Twenty-seventh had moved to [[Babylon]] in the [[Clan Homeworlds]] for rest and refit, along with the other elements of Alpha Galaxy. In January [[3072]], [[Clan Coyote]]'s [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Coyote)|Delta]] and [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Coyote)|Epsilon Galaxies]] launched a devastating assault from the Coyote enclave on Babylon against the holdings of [[Clan Ice Hellion]], [[Clan Diamond Shark]] and [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]. Of all the forces on Babylon, Alpha Galaxy put up the stiffest resistance, but eventually the Sharks were forced to withdraw, having lost many warriors - and the entire [[39th Strike (Clan Diamond Shark)|Thirty-ninth Strike Cluster]].<ref name=WoR94>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 94, "Death Rides Forth"</ref> |
[[Inner Sphere]] intelligence services noted the absence of the Twenty-seventh and the other elements of Alpha Galaxy from Spheroid space for almost fifteen years, as well as noting their return and assignment to the [[Twycross]] system in the closing years of the [[Jihad]].<ref name="FM:3085p115">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 115, "Alpha Galaxy"</ref> | [[Inner Sphere]] intelligence services noted the absence of the Twenty-seventh and the other elements of Alpha Galaxy from Spheroid space for almost fifteen years, as well as noting their return and assignment to the [[Twycross]] system in the closing years of the [[Jihad]].<ref name="FM:3085p115">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 115, "Alpha Galaxy"</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:20, 22 March 2023
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| Twenty-seventh Cruiser Cluster | |
| Nickname | Flashing Ivory |
| Affiliation | Clan Diamond Shark |
| Parent Command | Alpha Galaxy |
Contents
History
Formation
The Twenty-seventh Cruiser Cluster was built around a Trinary detached from the Thirteenth Cruiser Cluster. [1]
The Wars of Reaving
By 3071 the Twenty-seventh had moved to Babylon in the Clan Homeworlds for rest and refit, along with the other elements of Alpha Galaxy. In January 3072, Clan Coyote's Delta and Epsilon Galaxies launched a devastating assault from the Coyote enclave on Babylon against the holdings of Clan Ice Hellion, Clan Diamond Shark and Clan Cloud Cobra. Of all the forces on Babylon, Alpha Galaxy put up the stiffest resistance, but eventually the Sharks were forced to withdraw, having lost many warriors - and the entire Thirty-ninth Strike Cluster.[2]
Inner Sphere intelligence services noted the absence of the Twenty-seventh and the other elements of Alpha Galaxy from Spheroid space for almost fifteen years, as well as noting their return and assignment to the Twycross system in the closing years of the Jihad.[3]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 27th Cruiser | |||
| Star Colonel | Jem Rodriguez | 3061[1] | |
| Star Colonel | Lyra Oshika | 3085[4] | |
Tactics
The unit was skilled at discovering weak spots in the battle line of their opponents. When the time is right the warriors increased their pressure against this spot to break the enemy formation.[1] The cluster was also skilled to set killing zone in the back of the opponent.
Composition History
3061
- 6 Trinaries
3079
27th Cruiser Cluster (Elite/Fanatical) [5]
3085
Twenty-seventh Cruiser Cluster (Elite/Fanatical)[4]
- CO: Star Colonel Lyra Oshika[4]
- - At this point in time the Twenty-seventh was stationed on Twycross and was operating at ninety percent of full strength. The entire of the Cluster was equipped with Omni-technology.[4]