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Line 12: ==Overview== ==Overview== − The '''Third Jaguar Cavaliers''' were a unit of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Delta Galaxy]]. They were also responsible for some of the most disturbing combat during the invasion.<ref name="er52-56">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 56</ref> + The '''Third Jaguar Cavaliers''' were a unit of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Delta Galaxy]]. They were also responsible for some of the most disturbing combat during the invasion.<ref name="er52-56">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 56</ref> ==History== ==History== Line 19:
Line 19: ====Wave One==== ====Wave One==== <u>Idlewind</u><br> <u>Idlewind</u><br> − Star Colonel [[Paul Moon]] led Trinary Assault on to [[Idlewind]] in March 3050. When he discovered that the Idlewind Stormtroopers consisted only of a heavy tank battalion backed by a regiment of mechanized infantry he allowed his warriors to bid to lead the attack. The successful Star Commander Joal issued his ''batchall'' and led two points of [[Trinary]] Assault's Elementals into the agreed battlefield of Breezemont Woods. No sooner had they stepped from their carriers then they were caught in a napalm trap. Joal led the entire Trinary to find the dishonorable ''surats'' that set the trap. The Stormtroopers had retreated to the capital city. During the search of the city many of the civilians took up arms against the invaders. The Trinary hunted down all armed insurgents killing half the civilian population in three hours. This action forced [[Lincoln Osis]] to defend his troops' actions before the Grand Council.<ref>''Invading Clans'', pp. 54–55, 63</ref> + Star Colonel [[Paul Moon]] led Trinary Assault on to [[Idlewind]] in March 3050. When he discovered that the Idlewind Stormtroopers consisted only of a heavy tank battalion backed by a regiment of mechanized infantry he allowed his warriors to bid to lead the attack. The successful Star Commander Joal issued his ''batchall'' and led two points of [[Trinary]] Assault's Elementals into the agreed battlefield of Breezemont Woods No sooner had they steped from their carriers when they were caught in a napalm trap. Joal led the entire Trinary to find the dishonorable ''surats'' that set the trap. The Stormtroopers had retreated to the capital city. During the search of the city many of the civilians took up arms against the invaders. The Trinary hunted down all armed insurgents killing half the civilian population in three hours. This action forced [[Lincoln Osis]] to defend his troops actions before the Grand Council.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 54-5 and 63</ref> ====Wave Four==== ====Wave Four==== Line 27:
Line 27: ====Wave Five==== ====Wave Five==== <u>Marshdale</u><br> <u>Marshdale</u><br> − The [[6th Ghost|Sixth Ghost Regiment]] had been on [[Marshdale]] for over a year preparing defenses before the Cavaliers attacked in November 3051. The Sixth Ghost led the Jaguars on wild chase across a trap filled continent, tiring of this Paul Moon ordered the capital city of Drenden attacked to draw the defenders out. This plan worked and the Sixth Ghost took an open position in Asquare Field, in which they had previously spread minefields. Learning from experience, Moon sent his technicians ahead of his warriors to clear a path, allowing the Cavaliers to move freely and cut down the Ghost 'Mechs. The Sixth attempted to withdraw but were overrun at Thoughnet and defeated.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 68</ref> + The [[6th Ghost|Sixth Ghost Regiment]] had been on [[Marshdale]] for over a year preparing defenses before the Cavaliers attacked in November 3051. The Sixth Ghost led the Jaguars on wild chase across a trap filled continent, tiring of this Paul Moon ordered the capital city of Drenden attacked to draw the defenders out. This plan worked and the Sixth Ghost took a open position in Asquare Field, that they had previously spread minefields. Learning from his experience Moon sent his technicians ahead of his warriors to clear a path allowing the Cavaliers to move freely and cut down the Ghost 'Mechs. The Sixth attempted to withdraw but were overrun at Thoughnet and defeated.<ref> ''invading Clans, p. 68 </ref> <u>Luthien</u><br> <u>Luthien</u><br> Line 34:
Line 34: ====Wave Six==== ====Wave Six==== <u>Tanh Linh</u><br> <u>Tanh Linh</u><br> − On the 4th June 3052, only two weeks after the Battle of Tukayyid the Jaguars unleashed Delta Galaxy in what appeared to be a scaled down sixth wave. The targets were [[Tanh Linh]], [[Baruun Urt]], and [[McAlister]].<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', pp. 98, 117–118</ref> Star Captain Oleg Nevversan led the Third on Tanh Linh, here the defenders used hit and run tactics and nighttime attacks to keep the Cavaliers at bay. After a week the Third caught the [[42nd Dieron Regulars|Forty-second Dieron Regulars]] against the ridge of mountains and destroyed two battalions, and only a rear attack by the arriving [[Second An Ting Legion]] forced the Jaguars off-planet in a Pyrrhic victory that totally destroyed the Dieron Regulars.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 98</ref> + On the 4th June 3052, only two weeks after the Battle of Tukayyid the Jaguars unleashed Delta Galaxy in what appeared to be a scaled down sixth wave. The targets were [[Tanh Linh]], [[Baruun Urt]], and [[McAlister]].<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 98,117,118 </ref> Star Captain Oleg Nevversan led the Third on Tanh Linh, here the defenders used hit and run tactics and night time attacks to keep the Cavaliers at bay. After a week the Third caught the [[42nd Dieron Regulars|Forty-second Dieron Regulars]] against the ridge of mountains and destroyed two battalions, and only a rear attack by the arriving [[Second An Ting Legion]] forced the Jaguars off-planet in a Pyrrhic victory that totally destroyed the Dieron Regulars.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 98</ref> ===Post-Tukayyid=== ===Post-Tukayyid=== − They rebuilt after the [[Truce of Tukayyid]] on [[Hyner]] with warriors transferred in from shattered Clusters; including [[Star Captain]] [[Trent (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Trent]] and other warriors from [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Beta Galaxy]].<ref>''Exodus Road'', pp. 65–69</ref> In the summer and autumn of [[3054]] the Cavaliers undertook a lengthy training series of field maneuvers and also received fresh BattleMechs and warriors.<ref>''Exodus Road'', pp. 75–77</ref> + They rebuilt after the [[Truce of Tukayyid]] on [[Hyner]] with warriors transferred in from shattered clusters; including [[Star Captain]] [[Trent_(person)|Trent]] and other warriors from [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Beta Galaxy]].<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 65-9 </ref> In the summer and autumn of [[3054]] the Cavaliers undertook a a lengthy training series of field maneuvers and also received fresh BattleMechs and warriors.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 75-7</ref> − During the years 3054 and [[3055]] they fought the ''Kat Killer Five'', a group of guerrilla fighters originally from the [[2nd Arkab Legion|Second Arkab Legion]] on [[Hyner]].<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 80</ref> In November 3054, Trinary Strike was lured into an ambush at the mine workings of Baker Canyon.<ref>''Exodus Road'', pp. 90–98</ref> Learning that the local population was harboring the guerrillas Paul Moon ordered Star Captain Jez Howell to attack the village of Beaver Falls in December 3054, destroying all buildings and wiping out its inhabitants.<ref>''Exodus Road'', pp. 106–110</ref> The ''Kat Killer Five'' then started a campaign of bombing and had to be lured out of hiding in January 3055 when the last of the gang were killed. As a further reprisal Moon order the village of Chinn wiped from the map as well.<ref>''Exodus Road'', pp. 111, 117–124</ref> The vicious behavior of Star Colonel Paul Moon led Trent to believe that Clan Smoke Jaguar had abandoned the high ideals of the Clans. In April 3055 a company of 'Mechs dropped on to the planet, it was assumed their mission was to reinforce and resupply the Kat Killer Five. Elements of Trinary Strike met them in the swamplands west of Warrenton eliminating the raiders. The encounter also saw Trent murder his commanding officer and rival Jez Howell.<ref>''Exodus Road'', pp. 132–142</ref> + During the years 3054 and [[3055]] they fought the ''Kat Killer Five'', a group of guerrilla fighters originally from the [[2nd Arkab Legion|Second Arkab Legion]] on [[Hyner]].<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 80</ref> In November 3054 Trinary Strike was lured into an ambush at the mine workings of Baker Canyon.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 90-8</ref> Learning that the local population was harboring the guerrillas Paul Moon ordered Star Captain Jez Howell to attack the village of Beaver Falls in December 3054, destroying all buildings and wiping out its inhabitants.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 106-10</ref> The ''Kat Killer Five'' then started a campaign of bombing and had to be lured out of hiding in January 3055 when the last of the gang were killed. As a further reprisal Moon order the village of Chinn wiped from the map as well.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 111 and 117-24</ref> The vicious behavior of Star Colonel Paul Moon led Trent to believe that Clan Smoke Jaguar had abandoned the high ideals of the Clans. In April 3055 a company of 'Mechs dropped on to the planet, it was assumed their mission was to reinforce and resupply the Kat Killer Five. Elements of Trinary Strike met them in the swamplands west of Warrenton eliminating the raiders. The encounter also saw Trent murder his commanding officer and rival Jez Howell.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 132-42</ref> − In April [[3058]] Paul Moon outbid Star Colonel [[Thilla Showers]] of the [[19th Striker (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Nineteenth Striker Cluster]] to launch a raid against [[Maldonado]]. Trent's Trinary was bid in the force and he intended to use this opportunity to defect to [[ComStar]]. After the raiding party had left [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Hang Mehta]] contacted Paul Moon and revealed the scale of Trent's treachery, ordering Moon to capture or kill the renegade.<ref>''Exodus Road'', pp. 236–243</ref> On 24th May Trinary Assault, Supernova Striker and Beta Striker Trinary dropped in to the Shenandoah River Valley on Maldonado and moved against the [[12th Dieron Regulars|Twelfth Dieron Regulars]]. Beta Striker Trinary led the attack as the other two Trinaries attempted to ford the river. As the fighting raged Paul Moon arrived to apprehend Trent sending his Star of Elementals to kill him, Trent incapacitated Paul Moon with a shot severing a leg. Before Trent himself could be taken down a force from the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[308th Division (ComStar)|308th Division]] attacked to rescue him.<ref>''Exodus Road'', pp. 247–260</ref> + In April [[3058]] Paul Moon outbid Star Colonel [[Thilla Showers]] of the [[19th Striker (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Nineteenth Striker Cluster]] to launch a raid against [[Maldonado]]. Trent's Trinary was bid in the force and he intended to use this opportunity to defect to [[ComStar]]. After the raiding party had left [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Hang Mehta]] contacted Paul Moon and revealed the scale of Trent's treachery, ordering Moon to capture or kill the renegade.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 236-43</ref> On 24th May Trinary Assault, Supernova Striker and Beta Striker Trinary dropped in to the Shenandoah River Valley on Maldonado and moved against the [[12th Dieron Regulars|Twelfth Dieron Regulars]]. Beta Striker Trinary led the attack as the other two Trinaries attempted to ford the river. As the fighting raged Paul Moon arrived to apprehend Trent sending his Star of Elementals to kill him, Trent incapacitated Paul Moon with a shot severing a leg. Before Trent himself could be taken down a force from the ComGuard [[308th Division (ComStar)|308th Division]] attacked to rescue him.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 247-60</ref> − ===Operation BULLDOG=== + ===Operation Bulldog=== [[File:The Dragon Roars (4).jpg|right|thumb|200px|Shadow Cat from the 3rd Cavaliers on Hyner in 3059]] [[File:The Dragon Roars (4).jpg|right|thumb|200px|Shadow Cat from the 3rd Cavaliers on Hyner in 3059]] − ====Operation BIRD DOG==== + ====Operation Bird Dog==== <u>Hyner</u><br> <u>Hyner</u><br> − As part of the clandestine campaign [[Operation BIRD DOG]] the Dark Sword, a company sized unit from the [[Ryuken-yon]], dropped onto the planet [[Hyner]] in May 3059. [[Rubinsky's Renegades]] Demi-Company also took part in this attack.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 58</ref> The Third attempted to hunt them down, but were still dealing with this threat when the main assault hit the planet.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 8–9</ref> + As part of the clandestine campaign [[Operation Bird Dog]] the Dark Sword, a company sized unit from the [[Ryuken-yon]], dropped onto the planet [[Hyner]] in May 3059. [[Rubinsky's Renegades]] Demi-Company also took part in this attack.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 58</ref> The Third attempted to hunt them down, but were still dealing with this threat when the main assault hit the planet. <ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 8-9 </ref> ====Wave One==== ====Wave One==== <u>Hyner</u><br> <u>Hyner</u><br> − The planet was subsequently attacked by the [[DCMS]]'s [[2nd Sword of Light|Second Sword of Light]], [[FWLM]]'s [[1st Regulan Hussars|First Regulan Hussars]] and the Com Guard [[9th Division (ComStar)|Ninth]] and [[208th Division (ComStar)|208th Divisions]]. Unprepared and still without Star Colonel Paul Moon, the Third paraded out on the attack. By the time they started defensive operations they had lost too many warrior to be able to hold the planet and were subsequently destroyed after three day fighting.<ref>''Grave Covenant'', p. 258</ref><ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 15</ref> The fighting was not totally one-sided, during the Battle of Kelian Wolds ''Tai-i'' Hirotsu committed three Lances against two Stars from the Second Battle Trinary. In a series of duels the Jaguars destroyed the Combine unit, Hirotsu was forced to call in reinforcement but was killed before they arrived.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 17–18</ref> Star Colonel Paul Moon was still severely wounded and in hospital at the time, he was extracted against his will by medical personnel.<ref>''Shadows of War'', pp. 102–103</ref><ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 54</ref> + The planet was subsequently attacked by the [[DCMS]]'s [[2nd Sword of Light|Second Sword of Light]], [[FWLM]]'s [[1st Regulan Hussars|First Regulan Hussars]] and the [[ComGuard]] [[9th Division (ComStar)|Ninth]] and [[208th Division (ComStar)|208th Divisions]]. Unprepared and still without Star Colonel Paul Moon, the Third paraded out on the attack. By the time they started defensive operations they had lost too many warrior to be able to hold the planet and were subsequently destroyed after three day fighting.<ref>''Grave Covenant'', p. 258</ref><ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 15</ref> The fighting was not totally one sided, during the Battle of Kelian Wolds Tai-i Hirotsu committed three Lances against two Stars from the Second Battle Trinary. In a series of duels the Jaguars destroyed the Combine unit, Hirotsu was forced to call in reinforcement but was killed before they arrived.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 17-8</ref> Star Colonel Paul Moon was still severely wounded and in hospital at the time, he was extracted against his will by medical personnel.<ref>''Shadows of War'', p. 102-3</ref><ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 54</ref> ====Huntress==== ====Huntress==== − Paul Moon commanded Alpha Provisional Cluster on [[Huntress]].<ref>''Shadows of War'', p. 105</ref><ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 16</ref> Other members of the Third Cavaliers may also have formed this unit. + Paul Moon commanded Alpha Provisional Cluster on [[Huntress]].<ref>''Shadows of War'', p. 105</ref><ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 16 </ref> Other members of the Third Cavaliers may also have formed this unit. ==Officers== ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name Line 71:
Line 71: ===Other Officers=== ===Other Officers=== * [[Star Captain]] [[Jez Howell]] led Beta Striker [[Trinary]] between [[3052]] and [[3055]].<ref name=ER68>''Exodus Road'', p. 68</ref> * [[Star Captain]] [[Jez Howell]] led Beta Striker [[Trinary]] between [[3052]] and [[3055]].<ref name=ER68>''Exodus Road'', p. 68</ref> − * Star Captain [[Trent (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| Trent]] led a unit between 3052 and [[3058]].<ref name=ER237>''Exodus Road'', p. 237</ref> + * Star Captain [[Trent (person) | Trent]] led a unit between 3052 and [[3058]].<ref name=ER237>''Exodus Road'', p. 237</ref> * Star Captain [[Russou Howell]] led a unit between 3052 and 3058. * Star Captain [[Russou Howell]] led a unit between 3052 and 3058. * Star Captain [[Edwina Showers]] led Trinary Command between 30?? and 3059. * Star Captain [[Edwina Showers]] led Trinary Command between 30?? and 3059. − * Star Captain [[Tamera Osis]] led First Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER113/> + * Star Captain [[Tamara Osis]] led First Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER113/> * Star Captain [[Oleg Nevversan]] led Trinary Assault between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER113/><ref name=ER235/> * Star Captain [[Oleg Nevversan]] led Trinary Assault between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER113/><ref name=ER235/> * Star Captain [[Nanci]] led [[Binary]] [[Elemental]] between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER235/> * Star Captain [[Nanci]] led [[Binary]] [[Elemental]] between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER235/> * Star Captain [[Hashka Komolosi]] led Second Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=IC72/><ref name=DR18/> * Star Captain [[Hashka Komolosi]] led Second Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=IC72/><ref name=DR18/> − * Star Captain [[Ramon Showers]] [[Supernova]] Striker between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER235>''Exodus Road'', p. 235</ref> + * Star Captain [[Ramon Showers]] [[Supernova]] Striker between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER235> ''Exodus Road'', p. 235</ref> * [[Star Commander]] [[Kathryn Myers]] led Beta Battle [[Star]] from the Second Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=DR18>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 18</ref> * [[Star Commander]] [[Kathryn Myers]] led Beta Battle [[Star]] from the Second Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=DR18>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 18</ref> Line 95:
Line 95: ===3052-3053=== ===3052-3053=== ''(partial)'' ''(partial)'' − * Binary Strike (Beta)<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 68</ref> + * Binary Strike (Beta) <ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 68 </ref> − :* Command Star (5 [[OmniMech|OmniMechs]]) + :* Command Star (5 [[OmniMech|OmniMechs]]) :* Strike Star (5 OmniMechs) - Star Captain Trent :* Strike Star (5 OmniMechs) - Star Captain Trent ===3054-3058=== ===3054-3058=== ''(partial)'' ''(partial)'' − * First Trinary Battle<ref name=ER113>''Exodus Road'', p. 133</ref> + * First Trinary Battle <ref name=ER113> ''Exodus Road'', p. 133</ref> − * Trinary Assault<ref name=ER113/> + * Trinary Assault <ref name=ER113/> − * Beta Striker Trinary - (15 OmniMechs)<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 256</ref> + * Beta Striker Trinary - (15 OmniMechs)<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 256</ref> :* Alpha Attack Star :* Alpha Attack Star :* Beta Strike Star :* Beta Strike Star :* Charlie Sweep Star :* Charlie Sweep Star − * Charlie Binary + * Charlie Binary − :*Assault Star<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 111</ref> + :*Assault Star <ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 111</ref> * Binary [[Elemental]] (Gamma) * Binary [[Elemental]] (Gamma) Line 117:
Line 117: *Binary Elemental - (50 Elementals) *Binary Elemental - (50 Elementals) *Second Trinary Battle - (15 OmniMechs) *Second Trinary Battle - (15 OmniMechs) − *[[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]] Striker - (15 OmniMechs, 30 OmniFighters)<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 237</ref> + *[[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]] Striker - (15 OmniMechs, 30 OmniFighters) <ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 237 </ref> <u>Naval Transport Assets</u> <u>Naval Transport Assets</u> *Broadsword class DropShip *Broadsword class DropShip Line 125:
Line 125: If a force starts a mission without both 'Mechs and Elementals it suffers a -2 Initiative penalty. If a force starts a mission without both 'Mechs and Elementals it suffers a -2 Initiative penalty. − All Cavalier 'Mechs count as OmniMechs for Elemental transport purposes. + All Cavalier 'Mechs count as OmniMechs for Elemental transport purposes. − If a unit deliberately attacks a structure, the structure takes one extra damage for every five inflicted.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 150</ref> + If a unit deliberately attacks a structure, the structure takes one extra damage for every five inflicted. <ref> ''Era Report: 3052'', p. 150 </ref> </div> </div> Line 142:
Line 142: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' + * [[Exodus Road (novel)|''Exodus Road'']] (novel) * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' − * [[Exodus Road (novel)|''Exodus Road'']] (novel) * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' + * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' + * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' + * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' + * ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' * ''[[Grave Covenant]]'' * ''[[Grave Covenant]]'' − * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' − * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' * ''[[Shadows of War]]'' * ''[[Shadows of War]]'' * ''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' * ''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' − * ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' − [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar Commands|Cavaliers, 003 Jaguar]] [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar Commands|Cavaliers, 003 Jaguar]]
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| Designation = Third Jaguar Cavaliers | | Designation = Third Jaguar Cavaliers | ||
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| − | | Disbanded = [[3059]] ( | + | | Disbanded = [[3059]] (Destroyed) |
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = ''Stormriders'' | | Nickname = ''Stormriders'' | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The '''Third Jaguar Cavaliers''' were a unit of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Delta Galaxy]]. They were also responsible for some of the most disturbing combat during the invasion.<ref name="er52-56">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 56</ref> | + | The '''Third Jaguar Cavaliers''' were a unit of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Delta Galaxy]]. They were also responsible for some of the most disturbing combat during the invasion.<ref name="er52-56">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 56</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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====Wave One==== | ====Wave One==== | ||
<u>Idlewind</u><br> | <u>Idlewind</u><br> | ||
| − | Star Colonel [[Paul Moon]] led Trinary Assault on to [[Idlewind]] in March 3050. When he discovered that the Idlewind Stormtroopers consisted only of a heavy tank battalion backed by a regiment of mechanized infantry he allowed his warriors to bid to lead the attack. The successful Star Commander Joal issued his ''batchall'' and led two points of [[Trinary]] Assault's Elementals into the agreed battlefield of Breezemont Woods | + | Star Colonel [[Paul Moon]] led Trinary Assault on to [[Idlewind]] in March 3050. When he discovered that the Idlewind Stormtroopers consisted only of a heavy tank battalion backed by a regiment of mechanized infantry he allowed his warriors to bid to lead the attack. The successful Star Commander Joal issued his ''batchall'' and led two points of [[Trinary]] Assault's Elementals into the agreed battlefield of Breezemont Woods No sooner had they steped from their carriers when they were caught in a napalm trap. Joal led the entire Trinary to find the dishonorable ''surats'' that set the trap. The Stormtroopers had retreated to the capital city. During the search of the city many of the civilians took up arms against the invaders. The Trinary hunted down all armed insurgents killing half the civilian population in three hours. This action forced [[Lincoln Osis]] to defend his troops actions before the Grand Council.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 54-5 and 63</ref> |
====Wave Four==== | ====Wave Four==== | ||
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====Wave Five==== | ====Wave Five==== | ||
<u>Marshdale</u><br> | <u>Marshdale</u><br> | ||
| − | The [[6th Ghost|Sixth Ghost Regiment]] had been on [[Marshdale]] for over a year preparing defenses before the Cavaliers attacked in November 3051. The Sixth Ghost led the Jaguars on wild chase across a trap filled continent, tiring of this Paul Moon ordered the capital city of Drenden attacked to draw the defenders out. This plan worked and the Sixth Ghost took | + | The [[6th Ghost|Sixth Ghost Regiment]] had been on [[Marshdale]] for over a year preparing defenses before the Cavaliers attacked in November 3051. The Sixth Ghost led the Jaguars on wild chase across a trap filled continent, tiring of this Paul Moon ordered the capital city of Drenden attacked to draw the defenders out. This plan worked and the Sixth Ghost took a open position in Asquare Field, that they had previously spread minefields. Learning from his experience Moon sent his technicians ahead of his warriors to clear a path allowing the Cavaliers to move freely and cut down the Ghost 'Mechs. The Sixth attempted to withdraw but were overrun at Thoughnet and defeated.<ref> ''invading Clans, p. 68 </ref> |
<u>Luthien</u><br> | <u>Luthien</u><br> | ||
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====Wave Six==== | ====Wave Six==== | ||
<u>Tanh Linh</u><br> | <u>Tanh Linh</u><br> | ||
| − | On the 4th June 3052, only two weeks after the Battle of Tukayyid the Jaguars unleashed Delta Galaxy in what appeared to be a scaled down sixth wave. The targets were [[Tanh Linh]], [[Baruun Urt]], and [[McAlister]].<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', | + | On the 4th June 3052, only two weeks after the Battle of Tukayyid the Jaguars unleashed Delta Galaxy in what appeared to be a scaled down sixth wave. The targets were [[Tanh Linh]], [[Baruun Urt]], and [[McAlister]].<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 98,117,118 </ref> Star Captain Oleg Nevversan led the Third on Tanh Linh, here the defenders used hit and run tactics and night time attacks to keep the Cavaliers at bay. After a week the Third caught the [[42nd Dieron Regulars|Forty-second Dieron Regulars]] against the ridge of mountains and destroyed two battalions, and only a rear attack by the arriving [[Second An Ting Legion]] forced the Jaguars off-planet in a Pyrrhic victory that totally destroyed the Dieron Regulars.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 98</ref> |
===Post-Tukayyid=== | ===Post-Tukayyid=== | ||
| − | They rebuilt after the [[Truce of Tukayyid]] on [[Hyner]] with warriors transferred in from shattered | + | They rebuilt after the [[Truce of Tukayyid]] on [[Hyner]] with warriors transferred in from shattered clusters; including [[Star Captain]] [[Trent_(person)|Trent]] and other warriors from [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Beta Galaxy]].<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 65-9 </ref> In the summer and autumn of [[3054]] the Cavaliers undertook a a lengthy training series of field maneuvers and also received fresh BattleMechs and warriors.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 75-7</ref> |
| − | During the years 3054 and [[3055]] they fought the ''Kat Killer Five'', a group of guerrilla fighters originally from the [[2nd Arkab Legion|Second Arkab Legion]] on [[Hyner]].<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 80</ref> In November 3054 | + | During the years 3054 and [[3055]] they fought the ''Kat Killer Five'', a group of guerrilla fighters originally from the [[2nd Arkab Legion|Second Arkab Legion]] on [[Hyner]].<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 80</ref> In November 3054 Trinary Strike was lured into an ambush at the mine workings of Baker Canyon.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 90-8</ref> Learning that the local population was harboring the guerrillas Paul Moon ordered Star Captain Jez Howell to attack the village of Beaver Falls in December 3054, destroying all buildings and wiping out its inhabitants.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 106-10</ref> The ''Kat Killer Five'' then started a campaign of bombing and had to be lured out of hiding in January 3055 when the last of the gang were killed. As a further reprisal Moon order the village of Chinn wiped from the map as well.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 111 and 117-24</ref> The vicious behavior of Star Colonel Paul Moon led Trent to believe that Clan Smoke Jaguar had abandoned the high ideals of the Clans. In April 3055 a company of 'Mechs dropped on to the planet, it was assumed their mission was to reinforce and resupply the Kat Killer Five. Elements of Trinary Strike met them in the swamplands west of Warrenton eliminating the raiders. The encounter also saw Trent murder his commanding officer and rival Jez Howell.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 132-42</ref> |
| − | In April [[3058]] Paul Moon outbid Star Colonel [[Thilla Showers]] of the [[19th Striker (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Nineteenth Striker Cluster]] to launch a raid against [[Maldonado]]. Trent's Trinary was bid in the force and he intended to use this opportunity to defect to [[ComStar]]. After the raiding party had left [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Hang Mehta]] contacted Paul Moon and revealed the scale of Trent's treachery, ordering Moon to capture or kill the renegade.<ref>''Exodus Road'', | + | In April [[3058]] Paul Moon outbid Star Colonel [[Thilla Showers]] of the [[19th Striker (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Nineteenth Striker Cluster]] to launch a raid against [[Maldonado]]. Trent's Trinary was bid in the force and he intended to use this opportunity to defect to [[ComStar]]. After the raiding party had left [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Hang Mehta]] contacted Paul Moon and revealed the scale of Trent's treachery, ordering Moon to capture or kill the renegade.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 236-43</ref> On 24th May Trinary Assault, Supernova Striker and Beta Striker Trinary dropped in to the Shenandoah River Valley on Maldonado and moved against the [[12th Dieron Regulars|Twelfth Dieron Regulars]]. Beta Striker Trinary led the attack as the other two Trinaries attempted to ford the river. As the fighting raged Paul Moon arrived to apprehend Trent sending his Star of Elementals to kill him, Trent incapacitated Paul Moon with a shot severing a leg. Before Trent himself could be taken down a force from the ComGuard [[308th Division (ComStar)|308th Division]] attacked to rescue him.<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 247-60</ref> |
| − | ===Operation | + | ===Operation Bulldog=== |
[[File:The Dragon Roars (4).jpg|right|thumb|200px|Shadow Cat from the 3rd Cavaliers on Hyner in 3059]] | [[File:The Dragon Roars (4).jpg|right|thumb|200px|Shadow Cat from the 3rd Cavaliers on Hyner in 3059]] | ||
| − | ====Operation | + | ====Operation Bird Dog==== |
<u>Hyner</u><br> | <u>Hyner</u><br> | ||
| − | As part of the clandestine campaign [[Operation | + | As part of the clandestine campaign [[Operation Bird Dog]] the Dark Sword, a company sized unit from the [[Ryuken-yon]], dropped onto the planet [[Hyner]] in May 3059. [[Rubinsky's Renegades]] Demi-Company also took part in this attack.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 58</ref> The Third attempted to hunt them down, but were still dealing with this threat when the main assault hit the planet. <ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 8-9 </ref> |
====Wave One==== | ====Wave One==== | ||
<u>Hyner</u><br> | <u>Hyner</u><br> | ||
| − | The planet was subsequently attacked by the [[DCMS]]'s [[2nd Sword of Light|Second Sword of Light]], [[FWLM]]'s [[1st Regulan Hussars|First Regulan Hussars]] and the | + | The planet was subsequently attacked by the [[DCMS]]'s [[2nd Sword of Light|Second Sword of Light]], [[FWLM]]'s [[1st Regulan Hussars|First Regulan Hussars]] and the [[ComGuard]] [[9th Division (ComStar)|Ninth]] and [[208th Division (ComStar)|208th Divisions]]. Unprepared and still without Star Colonel Paul Moon, the Third paraded out on the attack. By the time they started defensive operations they had lost too many warrior to be able to hold the planet and were subsequently destroyed after three day fighting.<ref>''Grave Covenant'', p. 258</ref><ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 15</ref> The fighting was not totally one sided, during the Battle of Kelian Wolds Tai-i Hirotsu committed three Lances against two Stars from the Second Battle Trinary. In a series of duels the Jaguars destroyed the Combine unit, Hirotsu was forced to call in reinforcement but was killed before they arrived.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 17-8</ref> Star Colonel Paul Moon was still severely wounded and in hospital at the time, he was extracted against his will by medical personnel.<ref>''Shadows of War'', p. 102-3</ref><ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 54</ref> |
====Huntress==== | ====Huntress==== | ||
| − | Paul Moon commanded Alpha Provisional Cluster on [[Huntress]].<ref>''Shadows of War'', p. 105</ref><ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 16</ref> Other members of the Third Cavaliers may also have formed this unit. | + | Paul Moon commanded Alpha Provisional Cluster on [[Huntress]].<ref>''Shadows of War'', p. 105</ref><ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 16 </ref> Other members of the Third Cavaliers may also have formed this unit. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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===Other Officers=== | ===Other Officers=== | ||
* [[Star Captain]] [[Jez Howell]] led Beta Striker [[Trinary]] between [[3052]] and [[3055]].<ref name=ER68>''Exodus Road'', p. 68</ref> | * [[Star Captain]] [[Jez Howell]] led Beta Striker [[Trinary]] between [[3052]] and [[3055]].<ref name=ER68>''Exodus Road'', p. 68</ref> | ||
| − | * Star Captain [[Trent ( | + | * Star Captain [[Trent (person) | Trent]] led a unit between 3052 and [[3058]].<ref name=ER237>''Exodus Road'', p. 237</ref> |
* Star Captain [[Russou Howell]] led a unit between 3052 and 3058. | * Star Captain [[Russou Howell]] led a unit between 3052 and 3058. | ||
* Star Captain [[Edwina Showers]] led Trinary Command between 30?? and 3059. | * Star Captain [[Edwina Showers]] led Trinary Command between 30?? and 3059. | ||
| − | * Star Captain [[ | + | * Star Captain [[Tamara Osis]] led First Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER113/> |
* Star Captain [[Oleg Nevversan]] led Trinary Assault between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER113/><ref name=ER235/> | * Star Captain [[Oleg Nevversan]] led Trinary Assault between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER113/><ref name=ER235/> | ||
* Star Captain [[Nanci]] led [[Binary]] [[Elemental]] between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER235/> | * Star Captain [[Nanci]] led [[Binary]] [[Elemental]] between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER235/> | ||
* Star Captain [[Hashka Komolosi]] led Second Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=IC72/><ref name=DR18/> | * Star Captain [[Hashka Komolosi]] led Second Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=IC72/><ref name=DR18/> | ||
| − | * Star Captain [[Ramon Showers]] [[Supernova]] Striker between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER235>''Exodus Road'', p. 235</ref> | + | * Star Captain [[Ramon Showers]] [[Supernova]] Striker between 305? and 3059.<ref name=ER235> ''Exodus Road'', p. 235</ref> |
* [[Star Commander]] [[Kathryn Myers]] led Beta Battle [[Star]] from the Second Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=DR18>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 18</ref> | * [[Star Commander]] [[Kathryn Myers]] led Beta Battle [[Star]] from the Second Trinary Battle between 305? and 3059.<ref name=DR18>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 18</ref> | ||
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===3052-3053=== | ===3052-3053=== | ||
''(partial)'' | ''(partial)'' | ||
| − | * Binary Strike (Beta)<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 68</ref> | + | * Binary Strike (Beta) <ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 68 </ref> |
| − | :* Command Star (5 [[OmniMech|OmniMechs]]) | + | :* Command Star (5 [[OmniMech|OmniMechs]]) |
:* Strike Star (5 OmniMechs) - Star Captain Trent | :* Strike Star (5 OmniMechs) - Star Captain Trent | ||
===3054-3058=== | ===3054-3058=== | ||
''(partial)'' | ''(partial)'' | ||
| − | * First Trinary Battle<ref name=ER113>''Exodus Road'', p. 133</ref> | + | * First Trinary Battle <ref name=ER113> ''Exodus Road'', p. 133</ref> |
| − | * Trinary Assault<ref name=ER113/> | + | * Trinary Assault <ref name=ER113/> |
| − | * Beta Striker Trinary - (15 OmniMechs)<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 256</ref> | + | * Beta Striker Trinary - (15 OmniMechs)<ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 256</ref> |
:* Alpha Attack Star | :* Alpha Attack Star | ||
:* Beta Strike Star | :* Beta Strike Star | ||
:* Charlie Sweep Star | :* Charlie Sweep Star | ||
| − | * Charlie Binary | + | * Charlie Binary |
| − | :*Assault Star<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 111</ref> | + | :*Assault Star <ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 111</ref> |
* Binary [[Elemental]] (Gamma) | * Binary [[Elemental]] (Gamma) | ||
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*Binary Elemental - (50 Elementals) | *Binary Elemental - (50 Elementals) | ||
*Second Trinary Battle - (15 OmniMechs) | *Second Trinary Battle - (15 OmniMechs) | ||
| − | *[[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]] Striker - (15 OmniMechs, 30 OmniFighters)<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 237</ref> | + | *[[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]] Striker - (15 OmniMechs, 30 OmniFighters) <ref> ''Exodus Road'', p. 237 </ref> |
<u>Naval Transport Assets</u> | <u>Naval Transport Assets</u> | ||
*Broadsword class DropShip | *Broadsword class DropShip | ||
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If a force starts a mission without both 'Mechs and Elementals it suffers a -2 Initiative penalty. | If a force starts a mission without both 'Mechs and Elementals it suffers a -2 Initiative penalty. | ||
| − | All Cavalier 'Mechs count as OmniMechs for Elemental transport purposes. | + | All Cavalier 'Mechs count as OmniMechs for Elemental transport purposes. |
| − | If a unit deliberately attacks a structure, the structure takes one extra damage for every five inflicted.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 150</ref> | + | If a unit deliberately attacks a structure, the structure takes one extra damage for every five inflicted. <ref> ''Era Report: 3052'', p. 150 </ref> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' | ||
* ''[[Grave Covenant]]'' | * ''[[Grave Covenant]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Shadows of War]]'' | * ''[[Shadows of War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' | * ''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar Commands|Cavaliers, 003 Jaguar]] | [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar Commands|Cavaliers, 003 Jaguar]] | ||