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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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The '''Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster''' was a second line military formation of [[Clan Diamond Shark]], that was later captured and incorporated into [[Clan Coyote Touman|the ''touman'']] of [[Clan Coyote]] as the '''Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster'''.  
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The '''Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster''' was a second-line military formation of [[Clan Diamond Shark]] that was later captured and incorporated into [[Clan Coyote Touman|the ''touman'']] of [[Clan Coyote]] as the '''Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster'''.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
=== Clan Diamond Shark ===
 
=== Clan Diamond Shark ===
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The Cluster was part of [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Zeta Galaxy]] and was stationed on [[Tathis]] between 3060 and 3067.<ref name="FM:WCp163>''Field Manual:: Warden Clans'', p. 163, "Clan Diamond Shark - Deployment Table "</ref><ref name="FM:Up77>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 77, "Warden Clans - Deployment Table"</ref>
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The Cluster was part of [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Zeta Galaxy]] and was stationed on [[Tathis]] from 3060 to 3067.<ref name="FM:WCp163">''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 163: "Clan Diamond Shark - Deployment Table"</ref><ref name="FM:Up77>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 77: "Warden Clans - Deployment Table"</ref>
  
 
=== Clan Coyote ===
 
=== Clan Coyote ===
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In Mid [[3070]] Clan Coyote moved against Diamond Shark holdings in Clan space with limited trials of possession, capturing the Cluster intact and adding it to their ''touman]]. <ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 53, "The Coyote Prowls"</ref>  
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In mid [[3070]], Clan Coyote moved against Diamond Shark holdings in Clan space with limited Trials of Possession, capturing the Cluster intact and adding it to their ''touman''.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 53: "The Coyote Prowls"</ref>
  
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The Steel Viper Rho Galaxy deployed to [[Eden]] to engaged the garrison of [[Clan Wolf]] during their Abjuration in [[3071]]. The Viper clusters had surrounded the Wolf enclave when they were hit by surprise by the Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster in the rear and then by the Wolves from the front. In the confusion Galaxy Commander Varga of the Steel Vipers was killed along with half his force.<ref name=WoR96> ''The Wars of Reaving'', p.96 </ref>
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The Steel Viper Rho Galaxy deployed to [[Eden]] to engage the garrison of [[Clan Wolf]] during their Abjuration in [[3071]]. The Viper Clusters had surrounded the Wolf enclave when they were hit by surprise by the Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster in the rear and then by the Wolves from the front. In the confusion, Galaxy Commander Varga of the Steel Vipers was killed along with half his force.<ref name=WoR96>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 96</ref>
  
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In [[3072]] the Twenty-seventh and the [[44th Battle (Clan Coyote)|Forty-fourth Battle Cluster]] hit the Steel Viper's [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Beta Galaxy]] positions on [[Londerholm]] destroying the [[195th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|195th Striker Cluster]] in the early stages of the fighting. As the battle progressed the Viper's [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Galaxy]] caught the Coyote force in a flank attack. The Assault Clusters rolled over the Coyotes destroying them. Only a few survived to be taken bondsmen.<ref name=WoR106> ''The Wars of Reaving'', p.106 </ref>
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In [[3072]], the Twenty-seventh and the [[Forty-fourth Battle (Clan Coyote)|Forty-fourth Battle Cluster]] hit the Steel Viper [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Beta Galaxy]] positions on [[Londerholm]], destroying the [[195th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|195th Striker Cluster]] in the early stages of the fighting. As the battle progressed, the Viper [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Galaxy]] caught the Coyote force in a flank attack. The assault Clusters rolled over the Coyotes, destroying them. Only a few survived to be taken bondsman.<ref name=WoR106>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 106</ref>
  
 
== Officers ==
 
== Officers ==
 
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Isabelle]]||[[3060]] - [[3067]]<ref name="FM:WCp75"/><ref name="FM:Up77"/>
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 27th Combined Strike (Clan Coyote)'''
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== Tactics ==
 
== Tactics ==
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The warriors of the Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster were experts at gaining ground and holding it at any cost. They commanded the terrain to their full advantage. The ground units were well supported by the six stars of fighters. Their pilots preferred engagements fought in atmosphere.<ref name="FM:WCp75">''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 75, "27th Combined Strike Cluster"</ref>
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The warriors of the Twenty-seventh were experts at gaining ground and holding it at any cost; they commanded the terrain to their full advantage. Ground units were well supported by six Stars of fighters. Their pilots preferred engagements fought in atmosphere.<ref name="FM:WCp75">''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 75: "27th Combined Strike Cluster"</ref>
  
 
== Composition History ==
 
== Composition History ==
 
=== 3061 ===
 
=== 3061 ===
 
<u>Clan Diamond Shark</u>
 
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:'''Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster''' (Regular/Questionable) <ref name="FM:WCp75"/>
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:'''Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:WCp75"/>
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:CO: Star Colonel Isabelle<ref name="FM:WCp75"/>
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: Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Tathis]].<ref name= FMWC163 >''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', 163</ref>
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:* 1 [[BattleMech]] Trinary
 
:* 1 [[BattleMech]] Trinary
 
:* 1 [[Elemental]] Trinary
 
:* 1 [[Elemental]] Trinary
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: Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Tathis]].<ref name="FM:WCp163"/>
  
 
=== 3067 ===
 
=== 3067 ===
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'''Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster''' - Veteran/Reliable <ref name="FM:Up77"/>
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'''Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up77"/>
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* The Twenty-seventh was at 98% of Full Strength, equipped completely with second line Clan 'Mechs.
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* The Twenty-seventh was at 98% of Full Strength, equipped entirely with second-line Clan 'Mechs.
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=== 3070 ===
 
=== 3070 ===
 
'''Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster'''
 
'''Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster'''
  
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==Game Rules==
 
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When defending the Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster can force the initiative.<ref name=FM:WCp179>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 179</ref>
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When defending, the Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster can Force the Initiative.<ref name=FM:WCp179>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 179</ref>
 
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Latest revision as of 22:25, 12 May 2023

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Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster
Disbanded 3072 (destroyed)
Previous Designation(s) Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster
Nickname Free Air (previous)
Affiliation Clan Coyote;
Clan Diamond Shark (previous)
Parent Command Gamma Galaxy;
Zeta Galaxy (previous)

Overview[edit]

The Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster was a second-line military formation of Clan Diamond Shark that was later captured and incorporated into the touman of Clan Coyote as the Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster.

History[edit]

Clan Diamond Shark[edit]

The Cluster was part of Zeta Galaxy and was stationed on Tathis from 3060 to 3067.[1][2]

Clan Coyote[edit]

In mid 3070, Clan Coyote moved against Diamond Shark holdings in Clan space with limited Trials of Possession, capturing the Cluster intact and adding it to their touman.[3]

The Steel Viper Rho Galaxy deployed to Eden to engage the garrison of Clan Wolf during their Abjuration in 3071. The Viper Clusters had surrounded the Wolf enclave when they were hit by surprise by the Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster in the rear and then by the Wolves from the front. In the confusion, Galaxy Commander Varga of the Steel Vipers was killed along with half his force.[4]

In 3072, the Twenty-seventh and the Forty-fourth Battle Cluster hit the Steel Viper Beta Galaxy positions on Londerholm, destroying the 195th Striker Cluster in the early stages of the fighting. As the battle progressed, the Viper Gamma Galaxy caught the Coyote force in a flank attack. The assault Clusters rolled over the Coyotes, destroying them. Only a few survived to be taken bondsman.[5]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Twenty-seventh Combined Strike (Clan Diamond Shark)
Star Colonel Isabelle 3060 - 3067[6][2]
Commanding Officers of the Twenty-seventh Strike (Clan Coyote)

Tactics[edit]

The warriors of the Twenty-seventh were experts at gaining ground and holding it at any cost; they commanded the terrain to their full advantage. Ground units were well supported by six Stars of fighters. Their pilots preferred engagements fought in atmosphere.[6]

Composition History[edit]

3061[edit]

Clan Diamond Shark

Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster (Regular/Questionable)[6]
CO: Star Colonel Isabelle[6]
Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Tathis.[1]

3067[edit]

Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster (Veteran/Reliable)[2]

  • The Twenty-seventh was at 98% of Full Strength, equipped entirely with second-line Clan 'Mechs.

3070[edit]

Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster

Game Rules[edit]

When defending, the Twenty-seventh Combined Strike Cluster can Force the Initiative.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 163: "Clan Diamond Shark - Deployment Table"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 77: "Warden Clans - Deployment Table"
  3. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 53: "The Coyote Prowls"
  4. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 96
  5. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 106
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 75: "27th Combined Strike Cluster"
  7. ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 179

Bibliography[edit]

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