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| − | | | + | | Designation = Forty-fourth Hector Cavaliers |
| − | | | + | | Formed = |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = [[3074]] (Disbanded) |
| − | + | | Previous Designation = | |
| − | + | | Nickname = | |
| + | | Affiliation = [[Clan Ice Hellion]] | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Theta Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)|Theta Galaxy]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[3059]], the unit existed in name only, the | + | In [[3059]], the unit existed in name only, the Forty-fourth had its component [[Star]]s doled out to protect merchant vessels. The extent of this was such that some high-ranking officers questioned whether the warriors within this cluster were more loyal to the merchant caste than their own. The Cluster had been noted having never fought together as whole. The cluster's principal garrison base had been [[Atreus (Clan System)|Atreus]] in the [[Kerensky Cluster]].<ref name=FM:CRCp89>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 89: "Theta Galaxy" - 44th Hector Cavaliers background info.</ref> |
| − | + | In 3067, the cluster had only seen action against bandits and pirates, with some of its components used in trade missions like the rest of Theta Galaxy. Intelligence reports suggested that some of the cluster's component commands being used as escorts for the Clan's merchant caste were traveling to the [[Tanite Worlds]]. However, it was believed that any units that were dispatched to those worlds would never return, as none had during this time period.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 47: "Theta Galaxy info".</ref> | |
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| + | During [[3068]] and [[3071]] the Custer was rotated across all of the Clan's holdings in the homeworlds in an attempt to confuse the other Clans as to its true strength and cover the troop movements to the Inner Sphere.<ref name=WoR84>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 84</ref> In August 3071 the Cluster lost a [[Binary]] of warriors to [[Clan Steel Viper]] on [[New Kent]].<ref name=WoR106>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 106</ref> | ||
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| + | Attrition finally caught up with the Cluster and by June [[3072]] they were woefully understrength,<ref name=WoR98>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 98</ref> and by December 3072 they had moved to Hector to join the rest of Theta Galaxy.<ref name=WoR110-1>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 110–111</ref> | ||
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| + | The surviving warriors of the Cluster were absorbed in to [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] in [[3074]].<ref name=WoR129>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 129</ref> | ||
==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 44th Hector Cavaliers''' | ||
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| + | | [[Star Captain]]||[[Grey]]||[[3059]]<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 59, 153: Theta Galaxy deployment tables as of 3059. Star Captain Grey noted not being actual commander in fluff.</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Tabitha (Clan Ice Hellion)|Tabitha]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FM:Up72>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 72: "Deployment Table for Clan Ice Hellion".</ref> | ||
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| + | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | While having developed solid zero and low gravity tactics, the fact that the [[Cluster]] never fought together meant its unit cohesion was nonexistent.<ref name=FM:CRCp89/> | + | While having developed solid zero- and low-gravity tactics, the fact that the [[Cluster]] never fought together meant its unit cohesion was nonexistent.<ref name=FM:CRCp89/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''44th Hector Cavaliers''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM:Up72/> | '''44th Hector Cavaliers''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM:Up72/> | ||
| − | * CO: Star Colonel Tabitha | + | * CO: Star Colonel Tabitha |
| − | Note: The Cluster had a diversity of technology levels among its TO&E. | + | Note: The Cluster had a diversity of technology levels among its TO&E. Only 65% of the Cluster was fitted with Clan technology, while 35% utilized Star League and lesser-grade equipment.<ref name=FM:Up72/> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | As of this writing, it unknown what happened to the | + | As of this writing, it unknown what happened to the Forty-Fourth Hector Cavaliers or its parent Galaxy during the [[Jihad]]. Theta Galaxy did not participate in the [[Operation: Ice Storm|invasion]] of [[Clan Jade Falcon|Clan Jade Falcon's]] [[Occupation Zone]] in [[3072]]. |
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
===Game Notes=== | ===Game Notes=== | ||
| − | ''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' allows characters | + | ''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' allows characters who are assigned to the Cavaliers (using [[MechWarrior Role Playing Game|MechWarrior II RPG rules]]) to purchase following skill points for half cost due to the Cluster's exposure to its merchant caste: Appraisal, Negotiation, and Scrounge.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 117: "Rules Annex/Theta Galaxy"</ref> |
</div> | </div> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| + | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
[[Category:Clan Ice Hellion Commands|Hector Cavaliers, 044]] | [[Category:Clan Ice Hellion Commands|Hector Cavaliers, 044]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:08, 1 October 2023
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| Forty-fourth Hector Cavaliers | |
| Disbanded | 3074 (Disbanded) |
| Affiliation | Clan Ice Hellion |
| Parent Command | Theta Galaxy |
Contents
History[edit]
In 3059, the unit existed in name only, the Forty-fourth had its component Stars doled out to protect merchant vessels. The extent of this was such that some high-ranking officers questioned whether the warriors within this cluster were more loyal to the merchant caste than their own. The Cluster had been noted having never fought together as whole. The cluster's principal garrison base had been Atreus in the Kerensky Cluster.[1]
In 3067, the cluster had only seen action against bandits and pirates, with some of its components used in trade missions like the rest of Theta Galaxy. Intelligence reports suggested that some of the cluster's component commands being used as escorts for the Clan's merchant caste were traveling to the Tanite Worlds. However, it was believed that any units that were dispatched to those worlds would never return, as none had during this time period.[2]
During 3068 and 3071 the Custer was rotated across all of the Clan's holdings in the homeworlds in an attempt to confuse the other Clans as to its true strength and cover the troop movements to the Inner Sphere.[3] In August 3071 the Cluster lost a Binary of warriors to Clan Steel Viper on New Kent.[4]
Attrition finally caught up with the Cluster and by June 3072 they were woefully understrength,[5] and by December 3072 they had moved to Hector to join the rest of Theta Galaxy.[6]
The surviving warriors of the Cluster were absorbed in to Clan Goliath Scorpion in 3074.[7]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 44th Hector Cavaliers | |||
| Star Captain | Grey | 3059[8] | |
| Star Colonel | Tabitha | 3067[9] | |
Tactics[edit]
While having developed solid zero- and low-gravity tactics, the fact that the Cluster never fought together meant its unit cohesion was nonexistent.[1]
Composition History[edit]
3059[edit]
44th Hector Cavaliers (3 Trinaries/Green/Questionable)[1]
- CO: Star Captain Grey
3067[edit]
44th Hector Cavaliers (Green/Reliable)[9]
- CO: Star Colonel Tabitha
Note: The Cluster had a diversity of technology levels among its TO&E. Only 65% of the Cluster was fitted with Clan technology, while 35% utilized Star League and lesser-grade equipment.[9]
Notes[edit]
As of this writing, it unknown what happened to the Forty-Fourth Hector Cavaliers or its parent Galaxy during the Jihad. Theta Galaxy did not participate in the invasion of Clan Jade Falcon's Occupation Zone in 3072.
Game Notes[edit]
Field Manual: Crusader Clans allows characters who are assigned to the Cavaliers (using MechWarrior II RPG rules) to purchase following skill points for half cost due to the Cluster's exposure to its merchant caste: Appraisal, Negotiation, and Scrounge.[10]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 89: "Theta Galaxy" - 44th Hector Cavaliers background info.
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 47: "Theta Galaxy info".
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 84
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 106
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 98
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, pp. 110–111
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 129
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, pp. 59, 153: Theta Galaxy deployment tables as of 3059. Star Captain Grey noted not being actual commander in fluff.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 72: "Deployment Table for Clan Ice Hellion".
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 117: "Rules Annex/Theta Galaxy"