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| Designation = Third Scorpion Cuirassiers
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| nickname = Kerensky's Covenant
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| parent formation = [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Beta Galaxy]]
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| Affiliation = [[Imperio Militar del Escorpión]]<br>[[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] (previous)
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Clan Goliath Scorpion===
 
===Clan Goliath Scorpion===
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The '''Third Scorpion Cuirassiers''' were permanently stationed inside the [[Temple of the Nine Muses]] on [[Roche]].<ref name=FM:WCp113>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 113, "3rd Scorpion Cuirassiers Cluster Profile"</ref><ref name=FM:Up78>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 78, "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref> They were known for their frenzied defense of Roche. Warriors assigned to this Cluster were also trained in physical attacks, which is unusual in Clan ''toumans''.<ref name=FM:WCp113/>
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The '''Third Scorpion Cuirassiers''' were permanently stationed inside the [[Temple of the Nine Muses]] on [[Roche]].<ref name=FM:WCp113>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 113: "3rd Scorpion Cuirassiers Cluster Profile"</ref><ref name=FM:Up78>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 78: "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref> They were known for their frenzied defense of Roche. Warriors assigned to this Cluster were also trained in physical attacks, which is unusual in Clan ''[[touman]]s''.<ref name=FM:WCp113/>
  
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Warriors who attempted to join the unit were forced to recite a passage of Goliath Scorpion Remembrance from memory. This passage was chosen by Loremaster Moreau at random.<ref name=otpwa15/>
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During the Clan's early years warriors who attempted to join the unit were forced to recite a passage of Goliath Scorpion Remembrance from memory. This passage was chosen by Loremaster Moreau at random. A few tried to obtain entrance via a [[Trial of Position]] instead; all were defeated by Moreau.<ref name=otpwa15/>
  
 
In [[2834]] the Third joined forces with the [[11th Wolf Guards|Eleventh Wolf Guards]] to face the First Spinner Cluster of Clan Widowmaker on [[Roche]].<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption'', p. 27</ref> The Wolf Guards were pinned down in a valley, and may have been destroyed altogether but [[Loremaster]] Moreau led his troops into combat with the Widowmakers and helped the Wolves destroy the Widowmakers.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption'', p. 28</ref>
 
In [[2834]] the Third joined forces with the [[11th Wolf Guards|Eleventh Wolf Guards]] to face the First Spinner Cluster of Clan Widowmaker on [[Roche]].<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption'', p. 27</ref> The Wolf Guards were pinned down in a valley, and may have been destroyed altogether but [[Loremaster]] Moreau led his troops into combat with the Widowmakers and helped the Wolves destroy the Widowmakers.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption'', p. 28</ref>
  
 
====The Wars of Reaving====
 
====The Wars of Reaving====
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In March of [[3073]] the Cuirassiers along with [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Gamma Galaxy]] landed on [[Foster]] in an attempt to relieve the siege of the Scorpion enclave of Pillar Prime. An initial charge overwhelmed the Coyote positions although it left the [[16th Scorpion Dragoons (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Sixteenth Scorpion Dragoons]] exposed to air attack taking severe casualties. The Third Cuirassiers fought off the Coyote air units while the rest of the Galaxy pursued the retreating ground forces. Close quarter fighting broke out but Coyote reinforcements slowly whittled down Gamma until it found itself overwhelmed. Loremaster [[Kyrie Ben-Shimon]] was killed and the Galaxy was forced to retreat off planet with terrible loss. The Cuirassiers were the last to leave and dock with their [[JumpShip]]s. <ref name=WoR124>''The Wars of Reaving'', p.124 "Scorpion Gambit"</ref>  
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In March of [[3073]] the Cuirassiers along with [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Gamma Galaxy]] landed on [[Foster]] in an attempt to relieve the siege of the Scorpion enclave of Pillar Prime. An initial charge overwhelmed the Coyote positions although it left the [[16th Scorpion Dragoons (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Sixteenth Scorpion Dragoons]] exposed to air attack taking severe casualties. The Third Cuirassiers fought off the Coyote air units while the rest of the Galaxy pursued the retreating ground forces. Close quarter fighting broke out but Coyote reinforcements slowly whittled down Gamma until it found itself overwhelmed. Loremaster [[Kyrie Ben-Shimon]] was killed and the Galaxy was forced to retreat off planet with terrible loss. The Cuirassiers were the last to leave and dock with their [[JumpShip]]s.<ref name=TWORp124>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 124: "Scorpion Gambit"</ref>
  
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They were ordered back to Foster in June 3073 with the remnant of the Gamma Galaxy together with Beta Galaxy and the bulk of the Clan's fleet, however they found it empty except for Clan Steel Viper. A [[Trial of Possession]] was launched for two of the Viper holdings and the Scorpions granted ''Safcon''. The trials were fought honorably, but the killing of the Viper's commanding officer sparked all out fighting with no quarter given. The Third Cuirassiers supported the [[1st Cateran Cluster (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|First Cateran Cluster]] in the assault on Firebase Nu. The battle ended when the Scorpions called in orbital bombardment against the Viper positions.<ref name=WoR124/> In the aftermath the Curassiers were assigned to Beta Galaxy with the survivors of Gamma Galaxy. <ref name=WoR125>''The Wars of Reaving'', p.125 "Scorpion Gambit"</ref>
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They were ordered back to Foster in June 3073 with the remnant of the Gamma Galaxy together with Beta Galaxy and the bulk of the Clan's fleet, however they found it empty except for Clan Steel Viper. A [[Trial of Possession]] was launched for two of the Viper holdings and the Scorpions granted ''[[safcon]]''. The trials were fought honorably, but the killing of the Vipers' commanding officer sparked all-out fighting with no quarter given. The Third Cuirassiers supported the [[1st Cateran (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|First Cateran Cluster]] in the assault on Firebase Nu. The battle ended when the Scorpions called in orbital bombardment against the Viper positions.<ref name=TWORp124/> In the aftermath the Curassiers were assigned to Beta Galaxy with the survivors of Gamma Galaxy.<ref name=WoR125>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 125: "Scorpion Gambit"</ref>
  
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Under the command of saKhan Myers the Third Cuirassiers along with the rest of Beta Galaxy moved to [[Glory]] in September 3073. Here they found their allies [[Kindraa Mattila-Carrol]] under heavy attack from Steel Viper forces. As the Clusters from Beta landed near the city of Portage, fighters from the Third Scorpion Cuirassiers bombed the Viper positions allowing the [[10th Scorpion Dragoons (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Tenth Scorpion Dragoons]] to sweep in behind the Viper's [[93rd Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|Ninety-third Assault Cluster]] and crush them against the Mandrill forces.<ref name=WoR125/> A dispute broke out between the allied Clan forces, but as they were settling their differences in a [[Trial of Refusal]] the Vipers counter-attacked. The Scorpions were caught off guard but managed to rally in defence of the wounded saKhan. Orbital bombardment from the ''[[Nightlord]]''-class battleship [[Atropos|CGS ''Atropos'']] allowed the Galaxy to pull off planet.<ref name="WORp127">''Wars of Reaving'', p. 127, "Scorpion Gambit"</ref>
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Under the command of saKhan Myers the Third Cuirassiers along with the rest of Beta Galaxy moved to [[Glory (system)|Glory]] in September 3073. Here they found their allies [[Kindraa Mattila-Carrol]] under heavy attack from Steel Viper forces. As the Clusters from Beta landed near the city of Portage, fighters from the Third Scorpion Cuirassiers bombed the Viper positions allowing the [[10th Scorpion Dragoons (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Tenth Scorpion Dragoons]] to sweep in behind the Vipers' [[93rd Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|Ninety-third Assault Cluster]] and crush them against the Mandrill forces.<ref name=WoR125/> A dispute broke out between the allied Clan forces, but as they were settling their differences in a [[Trial of Refusal]] the Vipers counterattacked. The Scorpions were caught off guard but managed to rally in defense of the wounded saKhan. Orbital bombardment from the ''[[Nightlord]]''-class battleship [[Atropos|CGS ''Atropos'']] allowed the Galaxy to pull off planet.<ref name="WORp127">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 127: "Scorpion Gambit"</ref>
  
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In [[3081]] the Third Cuirassiers landed on [[Valencia]] as the Scorpions fled their Abjuration. The planetary defenders, the [[4th Brigada|Fourth Brigada]], surrendered as the first Scorpion [[Star]] landed.<ref name="WoRp158">''Wars of Reaving'', p. 158, "Escorpión Imperio (Periphery Nation)"</ref>
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In [[3081]] the Third Cuirassiers landed on [[Valencia]] as the Scorpions fled their Abjuration. The planetary defenders, the [[4th Brigada|Fourth Brigada]], surrendered as the first Scorpion [[Star]] landed.<ref name="WoRp158">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 158: "Escorpión Imperio (Periphery Nation)"</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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During the [[Widowmaker Absorption]] the unit was commanded by Loremaster [[Ethan Moreau]].<ref name=otpwa15>''Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption'', p. 15</ref>
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As of [[3061]] the commanding officer was [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Shaum Djerassi]].<ref name=FM:WCp113/>
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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In [[3067]] until her death in 3073 the commanding officer was [[Loremaster]] Kyre Ben-Shimon.<ref name=FM:Up78/><ref name=WoR124>''The Wars of Reaving'', p.124 "Scorpion Gambit"</ref>
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In 3086 [[Star Colonel]] [[Bridget Scott]] was the commanding officer.<ref name="WoRp160">''Wars of Reaving'', p. 160-161, "Imperio Militar del Escorpión (as of 3086)"</ref>
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 3rd Scorpion Cuirassiers (Clan Goliath Scorpion)'''
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| [[Loremaster]]||[[Ethan Moreau]]||[[Widowmaker Absorption]]<ref name=otpwa15>''Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption'', p. 15</ref>
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| [[Galaxy Commander]]||[[Shaum Djerassi]]||[[3061]]<ref name=FM:WCp113/>
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| [[Loremaster]]||[[Kyre Ben-Shimon]]||[[3067]] - [[3073]]<ref name=FM:Up78/><ref name=TWORp124 />
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 3rd Scorpion Cuirassiers (Escorpión Imperio)'''
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Bridget Scott]]||[[3086]]<ref name="WoRp160">''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 160–161: "Imperio Militar del Escorpión (as of 3086)"</ref>
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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During the Widowmaker Absorption the Cuirassiers fielded vehicles and infantry in addition to 'Mechs, and utilized combined-arms tactics and marksmanship on the battlefield.<ref name=otpwa15/>
  
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By 3061 the unit consisted of 'Mechs and [[Elemental|battle armor]], and in stark contrast to Clan tradition viewed skillful physical combat by 'Mechs as praiseworthy.<ref name=FM:WCp113/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3061===
 
===3061===
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5 [[Trinary|Trinaries]]- rated Veteran and Fanatical.<ref name=FM:WCp113/>
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'''3rd Scorpion Cuirassiers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMWC164>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 164</ref>
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: CO: Galaxy Commander Shaum Djerassi <ref name=FMWCp113>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 113</ref>
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: *5 [[Trinary|Trinaries]]
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:Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Roche]].<ref name=FMWC164/>
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===3067===
 
===3067===
 
The Cluster was at 95% full strength - rated Veteran and Fanatical.<ref name=FM:Up78/>
 
The Cluster was at 95% full strength - rated Veteran and Fanatical.<ref name=FM:Up78/>
 
===3086===
 
===3086===
 
The Cluster was at 45% full strength - rated Regular.<ref name="WoRp160"/>
 
The Cluster was at 45% full strength - rated Regular.<ref name="WoRp160"/>
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==References==
 
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Latest revision as of 21:38, 10 February 2024

Escorpion-Imperio.png
Third Scorpion Cuirassiers
Nickname Kerensky's Covenant
Affiliation Imperio Militar del Escorpión
Clan Goliath Scorpion (previous)
Parent Command Beta Galaxy

History[edit]

Clan Goliath Scorpion[edit]

The Third Scorpion Cuirassiers were permanently stationed inside the Temple of the Nine Muses on Roche.[1][2] They were known for their frenzied defense of Roche. Warriors assigned to this Cluster were also trained in physical attacks, which is unusual in Clan toumans.[1]

During the Clan's early years warriors who attempted to join the unit were forced to recite a passage of Goliath Scorpion Remembrance from memory. This passage was chosen by Loremaster Moreau at random. A few tried to obtain entrance via a Trial of Position instead; all were defeated by Moreau.[3]

In 2834 the Third joined forces with the Eleventh Wolf Guards to face the First Spinner Cluster of Clan Widowmaker on Roche.[4] The Wolf Guards were pinned down in a valley, and may have been destroyed altogether but Loremaster Moreau led his troops into combat with the Widowmakers and helped the Wolves destroy the Widowmakers.[5]

The Wars of Reaving[edit]

In March of 3073 the Cuirassiers along with Gamma Galaxy landed on Foster in an attempt to relieve the siege of the Scorpion enclave of Pillar Prime. An initial charge overwhelmed the Coyote positions although it left the Sixteenth Scorpion Dragoons exposed to air attack taking severe casualties. The Third Cuirassiers fought off the Coyote air units while the rest of the Galaxy pursued the retreating ground forces. Close quarter fighting broke out but Coyote reinforcements slowly whittled down Gamma until it found itself overwhelmed. Loremaster Kyrie Ben-Shimon was killed and the Galaxy was forced to retreat off planet with terrible loss. The Cuirassiers were the last to leave and dock with their JumpShips.[6]

They were ordered back to Foster in June 3073 with the remnant of the Gamma Galaxy together with Beta Galaxy and the bulk of the Clan's fleet, however they found it empty except for Clan Steel Viper. A Trial of Possession was launched for two of the Viper holdings and the Scorpions granted safcon. The trials were fought honorably, but the killing of the Vipers' commanding officer sparked all-out fighting with no quarter given. The Third Cuirassiers supported the First Cateran Cluster in the assault on Firebase Nu. The battle ended when the Scorpions called in orbital bombardment against the Viper positions.[6] In the aftermath the Curassiers were assigned to Beta Galaxy with the survivors of Gamma Galaxy.[7]

Under the command of saKhan Myers the Third Cuirassiers along with the rest of Beta Galaxy moved to Glory in September 3073. Here they found their allies Kindraa Mattila-Carrol under heavy attack from Steel Viper forces. As the Clusters from Beta landed near the city of Portage, fighters from the Third Scorpion Cuirassiers bombed the Viper positions allowing the Tenth Scorpion Dragoons to sweep in behind the Vipers' Ninety-third Assault Cluster and crush them against the Mandrill forces.[7] A dispute broke out between the allied Clan forces, but as they were settling their differences in a Trial of Refusal the Vipers counterattacked. The Scorpions were caught off guard but managed to rally in defense of the wounded saKhan. Orbital bombardment from the Nightlord-class battleship CGS Atropos allowed the Galaxy to pull off planet.[8]

In 3081 the Third Cuirassiers landed on Valencia as the Scorpions fled their Abjuration. The planetary defenders, the Fourth Brigada, surrendered as the first Scorpion Star landed.[9]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 3rd Scorpion Cuirassiers (Clan Goliath Scorpion)
Loremaster Ethan Moreau Widowmaker Absorption[3]
Galaxy Commander Shaum Djerassi 3061[1]
Loremaster Kyre Ben-Shimon 3067 - 3073[2][6]
Commanding Officers of the 3rd Scorpion Cuirassiers (Escorpión Imperio)
Star Colonel Bridget Scott 3086[10]

Tactics[edit]

During the Widowmaker Absorption the Cuirassiers fielded vehicles and infantry in addition to 'Mechs, and utilized combined-arms tactics and marksmanship on the battlefield.[3]

By 3061 the unit consisted of 'Mechs and battle armor, and in stark contrast to Clan tradition viewed skillful physical combat by 'Mechs as praiseworthy.[1]

Composition History[edit]

3061[edit]

3rd Scorpion Cuirassiers (Veteran/Fanatical)[11]

CO: Galaxy Commander Shaum Djerassi [12]
*5 Trinaries
Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Roche.[11]

3067[edit]

The Cluster was at 95% full strength - rated Veteran and Fanatical.[2]

3086[edit]

The Cluster was at 45% full strength - rated Regular.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 113: "3rd Scorpion Cuirassiers Cluster Profile"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 78: "Warden Clans Deployment Table"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption, p. 15
  4. ↑ Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption, p. 27
  5. ↑ Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption, p. 28
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 The Wars of Reaving, p. 124: "Scorpion Gambit"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 The Wars of Reaving, p. 125: "Scorpion Gambit"
  8. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 127: "Scorpion Gambit"
  9. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 158: "Escorpión Imperio (Periphery Nation)"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 The Wars of Reaving, pp. 160–161: "Imperio Militar del Escorpión (as of 3086)"
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 164
  12. ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 113

Bibliography[edit]

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