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| − | | | + | | Designation = 428th Assault Cluster |
| − | | | + | | formed = |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = [[3074]] (Destroyed) |
| − | + | | Previous Designation = | |
| − | + | | Nickname = The Striking Serpents | |
| + | | Affiliation = [[Clan Steel Viper]] | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Galaxy]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==History== | ||
| + | ===Operation Revival=== | ||
| + | The Steel Vipers won the right to retake [[Twycross]] during the Fifth Wave of [[Operation Revival]].<ref name=IC88>''Invading Clans'', p. 88: "Fifth Wave" - Twycross</ref> The attack was undertaken by the [[423rd Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|423rd Assault]], 428th Assault and [[94th Battle (Clan Steel Viper)|Ninety-Fourth Battle]] [[Cluster]]s. Landing under the cover of the Diabolis sandstorms, the 423rd and 428th defeated the [[10th Lyran Guards|Tenth Lyran Guards RCT]] by using the Viper's Maw tactic, while the Ninety-fourth engaged the [[9th FedCom RCT|Ninth Federated Commonwealth RCT]] and forced them back to the spaceport. The battle was over in a matter of hours.<ref name=FMWC145/><ref name=IC88/> | ||
| − | == | + | ====Tukayyid==== |
| − | ===[[ | + | The cluster took heavy losses on Tukayyid, firstly against the [[6th Division (ComStar)|Sixth Division]] at Devil's Bath; needing to be rescued by Zeta Galaxy. Subsequently it moved against the fresh [[321st Division (ComStar)|321st]] and [[401st Division (ComStar)|401st]] Divisions. This time it was shattered holding the [[Com Guards]] at bay. The 428th was almost wiped out on Tukayyid.<ref>''Invading Clans'', pp. 86–87</ref><ref name=FMWC145/> |
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| − | + | ===Post-Invasion=== | |
| + | In [[3054]]<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref> the cluster was stationed on Twycross along with the bulk of Gamma Galaxy and were still defending the planet in [[3060]].<ref name=FMWCp165>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 165</ref> | ||
| − | + | By [[3067]] the cluster had moved to [[Arcadia (Clan System)|Arcadia]].<ref name=FMU80>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 80</ref> | |
| − | === | + | ===Wars of Reaving=== |
| − | + | On [[Londerholm]] in [[3072]] the 428th Assault Cluster along with Gamma Galaxy ran up against forces of Clan Coyote and the Society. During the prolonged battle Gamma made a devastating flank charge, but the 428th took heavy casualties in the victory.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 106–107</ref> | |
| − | = | + | In September [[3074]] a large Viper force of four Galaxies arrived at [[Tokasha]]. Finding Clan Blood Spirit forces in a position to take the entire planet the Vipers called their own Trial of Possession for it. The Blood Spirits had three Galaxies on planet and the Vipers landed all four of their to oppose them. The assault by Gamma Galaxy overran the defensive line of the Spirits' [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)| Omega Galaxy]] allowing Alpha Galaxy to push on to the Blood Spirits headquarters killing their [[Khan]].<ref name=WoR1389> ''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 138–139</ref> After the battle Gamma was disbanded and the 428th Assault Cluster was transferred to [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Delta Galaxy]].<ref name=WoR143> ''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 143</ref> |
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| − | + | The Vipers launched a massive assault on against [[Clan Coyote]] on [[Tamaron]] in December [[3074]] with six Galaxies and a large naval force. The Viper warships opened up holes in the Coyote SDS allowing the DropShips a path through. Alpha Galaxy led the way but it wasn't long until all six Galaxies had made planetfall despite the fierce aerospace attacks. A swift assault by Delta Galaxy helped to secure the landing zone. The ground forces made for their objectives, several major factory complexes in the Apache Mountains, then it attack turned toward the planetary capital of San Mateo By 16 December the city was surrounded. Four Coyote Galaxies had been destroyed, but at the cost of three of the Viper's own including Delta and the 428th Assault Cluster.<ref name=WoR1423>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 142–143</ref> | |
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| + | |- | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 428th Assault''' | ||
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| + | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Timothy Gerard]]||[[3057]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMWC145/><ref name=FMU80/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The cluster | + | The cluster was experienced in the use of the [[Viper's Maw]] tactic and fought in conjunction with the other cluster of the galaxy effectively.<ref name=FMWC145>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 145: "428th Assault Cluster"</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | === | + | ===3057=== |
| − | * Cluster Command [[Star]] (1 [[OmniMech | + | '''428th Assault Cluster'''<ref name=IC95>''Invading Clans'', p. 95</ref> |
| + | * Cluster Command [[Star]] (1 [[OmniMech]] Star) | ||
* [[Trinary]] Alpha (3 OmniMech Stars) | * [[Trinary]] Alpha (3 OmniMech Stars) | ||
* Trinary Bravo (3 OmniMech Stars) | * Trinary Bravo (3 OmniMech Stars) | ||
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===3061=== | ===3061=== | ||
| − | + | '''428th Assault Cluster''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMWCp165/> | |
| + | :CO: Star Colonel Timothy Gerard <ref name=FMWCp145>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 145</ref> | ||
| + | :* 5 Trinaries<ref name=FMWC145/> | ||
| + | :Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Twycross]].<ref name=FMWCp165/> | ||
| − | == | + | ===3067=== |
| + | '''428th Assault Cluster''' - Elite/Reliable<ref name=FMU80/> | ||
| + | * 90% full strength and fully equipped with OmniMechs | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[Invading Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Assault, 428]] | [[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Assault, 428]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:01, 26 January 2024
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| 428th Assault Cluster | |
| Disbanded | 3074 (Destroyed) |
| Nickname | The Striking Serpents |
| Affiliation | Clan Steel Viper |
| Parent Command | Gamma Galaxy |
Contents
History[edit]
Operation Revival[edit]
The Steel Vipers won the right to retake Twycross during the Fifth Wave of Operation Revival.[1] The attack was undertaken by the 423rd Assault, 428th Assault and Ninety-Fourth Battle Clusters. Landing under the cover of the Diabolis sandstorms, the 423rd and 428th defeated the Tenth Lyran Guards RCT by using the Viper's Maw tactic, while the Ninety-fourth engaged the Ninth Federated Commonwealth RCT and forced them back to the spaceport. The battle was over in a matter of hours.[2][1]
Tukayyid[edit]
The cluster took heavy losses on Tukayyid, firstly against the Sixth Division at Devil's Bath; needing to be rescued by Zeta Galaxy. Subsequently it moved against the fresh 321st and 401st Divisions. This time it was shattered holding the Com Guards at bay. The 428th was almost wiped out on Tukayyid.[3][2]
Post-Invasion[edit]
In 3054[4] the cluster was stationed on Twycross along with the bulk of Gamma Galaxy and were still defending the planet in 3060.[5]
By 3067 the cluster had moved to Arcadia.[6]
Wars of Reaving[edit]
On Londerholm in 3072 the 428th Assault Cluster along with Gamma Galaxy ran up against forces of Clan Coyote and the Society. During the prolonged battle Gamma made a devastating flank charge, but the 428th took heavy casualties in the victory.[7]
In September 3074 a large Viper force of four Galaxies arrived at Tokasha. Finding Clan Blood Spirit forces in a position to take the entire planet the Vipers called their own Trial of Possession for it. The Blood Spirits had three Galaxies on planet and the Vipers landed all four of their to oppose them. The assault by Gamma Galaxy overran the defensive line of the Spirits' Omega Galaxy allowing Alpha Galaxy to push on to the Blood Spirits headquarters killing their Khan.[8] After the battle Gamma was disbanded and the 428th Assault Cluster was transferred to Delta Galaxy.[9]
The Vipers launched a massive assault on against Clan Coyote on Tamaron in December 3074 with six Galaxies and a large naval force. The Viper warships opened up holes in the Coyote SDS allowing the DropShips a path through. Alpha Galaxy led the way but it wasn't long until all six Galaxies had made planetfall despite the fierce aerospace attacks. A swift assault by Delta Galaxy helped to secure the landing zone. The ground forces made for their objectives, several major factory complexes in the Apache Mountains, then it attack turned toward the planetary capital of San Mateo By 16 December the city was surrounded. Four Coyote Galaxies had been destroyed, but at the cost of three of the Viper's own including Delta and the 428th Assault Cluster.[10]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 428th Assault | |||
| Star Colonel | Timothy Gerard | 3057 - 3067[2][6] | |
Tactics[edit]
The cluster was experienced in the use of the Viper's Maw tactic and fought in conjunction with the other cluster of the galaxy effectively.[2]
Composition History[edit]
3057[edit]
428th Assault Cluster[11]
- Cluster Command Star (1 OmniMech Star)
- Trinary Alpha (3 OmniMech Stars)
- Trinary Bravo (3 OmniMech Stars)
- Trinary Charlie (1 OmniMech/Elemental Nova, 2 Elemental Stars)
- Trinary Delta (3 OmniMech Stars)
- Trinary Echo (3 OmniFighter Stars)
3061[edit]
428th Assault Cluster (Veteran/Reliable)[5]
- CO: Star Colonel Timothy Gerard [12]
- 5 Trinaries[2]
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Twycross.[5]
3067[edit]
428th Assault Cluster - Elite/Reliable[6]
- 90% full strength and fully equipped with OmniMechs
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Invading Clans, p. 88: "Fifth Wave" - Twycross
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 145: "428th Assault Cluster"
- ↑ Invading Clans, pp. 86–87
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 30
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 165
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 80
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, pp. 106–107
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, pp. 138–139
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 143
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, pp. 142–143
- ↑ Invading Clans, p. 95
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 145