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==History==
 
==History==
Almost destroyed during the [[Hellion's Fury]] campaign, with only their heaviest [[BattleMech|'Mechs]] left operational. Rebuilt using exclusively Heavy and Assault Mechs.<ref name=FM:CRCp86>''Field Manual Crusader Clans'',  p. 86, "33rd Striker Irregulars Profile" </ref>
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During the [[Hellion's Fury]] campaign, they landed on [[Marshall]] and faced the [[5th Raven Auxiliaries (Clan Snow Raven)|Fifth Raven Auxiliaries]]. They sustained heavy losses during their landing. Only their heaviest [[BattleMech|'Mechs]] were left operational. Despite this, they managed to take the [[Clan Snow Raven]] research facility on Marshall.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials'', p. 34</ref> They were rebuilt using exclusively Heavy and Assault Mechs.<ref name=FM:CRCp86>''Field Manual Crusader Clans'',  p. 86, "33rd Striker Irregulars Profile" </ref>
  
 
In 3067 the 33rd is stationed on the world of [[Londerholm]].<ref name=FM:Up72>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 72, "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
 
In 3067 the 33rd is stationed on the world of [[Londerholm]].<ref name=FM:Up72>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 72, "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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In 3050 the unit was led by Star Colonel Samantha Hordwon.<ref name=otprt24/>
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As of [[3059]] the commanding officer was [[Star Colonel]] [[Damon Hawkins]], who is [[abtakha]] from [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref name=FM:CRCp86/>
 
As of [[3059]] the commanding officer was [[Star Colonel]] [[Damon Hawkins]], who is [[abtakha]] from [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref name=FM:CRCp86/>
  
As of 3067 the commanding officer was ''Star Colonel'' Hiru.<ref name=FM:Up72/>
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As of 3067 the commanding officer was Star Colonel Hiru.<ref name=FM:Up72/>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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During the Hellion's Fury campaign, the lighter units of the Cluster would race ahead and engage enemy forces, then break off to allow heavier units to engage. When that occurred, the lighter Stars would then close any gaps in the line and start hunting stragglers.<ref name=otprt24>''Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials'', p. 24</ref>
  
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
*''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
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[[Category:Clan Ice Hellion Commands|Striker Irregulars, 033]]

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History

During the Hellion's Fury campaign, they landed on Marshall and faced the Fifth Raven Auxiliaries. They sustained heavy losses during their landing. Only their heaviest 'Mechs were left operational. Despite this, they managed to take the Clan Snow Raven research facility on Marshall.[1] They were rebuilt using exclusively Heavy and Assault Mechs.[2]

In 3067 the 33rd is stationed on the world of Londerholm.[3]

Officers

In 3050 the unit was led by Star Colonel Samantha Hordwon.[4]

As of 3059 the commanding officer was Star Colonel Damon Hawkins, who is abtakha from Clan Ghost Bear.[2]

As of 3067 the commanding officer was Star Colonel Hiru.[3]

Tactics

During the Hellion's Fury campaign, the lighter units of the Cluster would race ahead and engage enemy forces, then break off to allow heavier units to engage. When that occurred, the lighter Stars would then close any gaps in the line and start hunting stragglers.[4]

Composition History

3059

33rd Striker Irregulars (2 Trinaries/Regular/Fanatical)[2]

  • CO: Star Colonel Damon Hawkins

- Primarly equiped with Heavy and Assault 'Mechs.

3067

33rd Striker Irregulars (Regular/Fanatical)[3]

  • CO: Star Colonel Hiru

Notes

References

  1. Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials, p. 34
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Field Manual Crusader Clans, p. 86, "33rd Striker Irregulars Profile"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Field Manual: Update, p. 72, "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"
  4. 4.0 4.1 Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials, p. 24

Bibliography