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==Organization Structure==
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File:Clanjadefalcon3052 3rdfalcontalon.png |3rd Falcon Talon Cluster
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==

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Unit Description

Clan Jade Falcon military formation which long served the Clan since Invasion of the Inner Sphere.

History

Clan Invasion of 3050

During Operation Revival at start of 3050, unit was assigned to the Gamma Galaxy for the invasion of the Inner Sphere.

First & Second Waves

The 3rd Falcon Talons split itself up into element units help assist taking objectives of the First Wave. Some these elements accompanied the Turkina Keshik in conquest of Here and 9th Falcon Talon Cluster on Barcelona.

On world of Here, the 3rd Falcons help defeat the 8th Arcturan Guards RCT and its militia support brutal city fighting the forced the FedCom unit flee the planet.

While on Barcelona, the 3rd Falcons along with 9th Falcons fought a tough battle against the Lyran state's 17th Skye Rangers which they stalled their progress. This forced the invasion commander to call down Falcon Guards to secure victory and force the Federated Commonwealth to give up the world. [1] p. 36 - First Wave - 3rd Falcon Talon's Here & Barecelona actions in First wave of the war.</ref>

In May, the 3rd Falcon Talons attacked the survivors of the 12th Donegal Guards on Derf, where they annihilated the FedCom unit.

Refusal War

During the Refusal War, the unit was transferred to the Omicron Galaxy. The 3rd Falcons were returned to Gamma just after the conflict.[citation needed]

First Jade Falcon Incursion & Battle of Coventry

In 3058, the 3rd Falcon Talons and rest of the Gamma Galaxy were assigned to invasion of the Lyran Alliance. The unit's note action of the invasion was on Coventry, in April where the Third attempted to intercept Waco Rangers on landing, but however they were unable to prevent them making it into Leitnerton. Two trinaries attempted to block Ranger's push for Leitnerton.[2]

Second Jade Falcon Incursion

During the Marthe Pryde's second incursion in the Lyran Alliance, 3rd Talons were garrisoning Black Earth in the Occupation Zone in 3064. The planet was attacked in October, by Lyran forced lead by General Adam Steiner. The 3rd Talon's commander waged a three week conflict, where he employed his Aerospace Fighter assets harassed the enemy. The Star Colonel, had secretly setup airfields on glaciers where able bogged down Lyran forces. However, at the end the Lyrans discovered 3rd Talon's airfields were force into battle with overwhelming forces. The unit was moderately damaged and forced to withdraw to Golandrinas.[3]

Officers

  • As of 3059 the Commanding Officer was Star Colonel Cewen Newclay

Tactics

The 3rd Falcon Talons are trained to fight extensively in fowl weather conditions.

Composition History

3050

  • 3rd Falcon Talons[5]
    • Command Star (Star 'Mechs)
    • Trinary Alpha ('Mech Trinary) - CO: Star Captain Theodore Buhallin
    • Trinary Beta ('Mech Trinary) - CO: Star Captain Sandra Pryde
    • Trinary Charlie (1 Nova ('Mechs & Elements) 2 Elements Stars) - CO: Star Captain Gregor Mattlov
    • Trinary Delta ('Mech Trinary w/points of Elements) - CO: Star Captain Judy Helmer
    • Trinary Echo (Aerospace Fighter Trinary) - CO: Star Captain Ota Folkner

3059

  • 3rd Falcon Talons - (5 Trinaries) - Star Colonel Cewen Newclay

3067

  • 3rd Falcon Talons - (5 Trinaries) - Star Colonel Ceren Newclay[6]

Organization Structure

  • Clanjadefalcon3052 3rdfalcontalon.png

    3rd Falcon Talon Cluster

Notes

The unit was known as the 3rd Falcon Talons during the invasion of the Inner Sphere in 3050, and again in 3059.[7] In field manual update, the unit name was altered to simply 3rd Talon. Late publications the name has been switch back and forth.[8]

Game Notes

When using Force Specific Rules, 3rd Falcon Talon are trained in adverse conditions. When using scenario conditions which inflict rolls for adverse conditions including weather & night. The unit only suffers half the penalties rounded up.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook
  2. ↑ Battle of Coventry p. 33 - Third Falcon Talons attempt to intercept the Waco Rangers, but fail.
  3. ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook) pp. 117-118, 186 - Jade Falcon Incursion - Black Earth & Jade Falcon Incursion Table - 3rd Talons (misnamed) fight prolong fight to hold off Lyran forces from taking the planet. Unit shown to be moved to Golandrinas after the conflict.
  4. ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook p. 47 - Unit listing includes commanding officer of the 3rd Talon during the invasion.
  5. ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook p. 47 - 3rd Jade Talon Cluster unit listings.
  6. ↑ Field Manual: Updates p. 72 - ToE of Falcons in 3067. Unit commander changed.
  7. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans p. 100 - Unit name still 3rd Falcon Talons.
  8. ↑ Field Manual: Updates p. 72 - Unit was listed as only 3rd Talon.
  9. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans p. 177 - Gamma Galaxy/3rd Falcon Talon - Unit training lets it reduced penalties for weather and night conditions.

Bibliography

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