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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[3059]], the unit existed in name only, the 44th 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 | + | In [[3059]], the unit existed in name only, the 44th 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 planet)|Atreus]] in the [[Kerensky Cluster]].<ref name=FM:CRCp89>''Field Manual: Crusading 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> | |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of 3059, the | + | As of 3059, the commanding officer of the Forty-fourth Hector Cavaliers was [[Star Captain]] Grey.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusading Clans'', pp. 59, 153 - Theta Galaxy deployment tables as of 3059. Star Captain Grey noted not being actual commander in fluff.</ref> |
| − | As of 3067, the | + | As of 3067, the commanding officer of the Forty-fourth Hector Cavaliers was [[Star Colonel]] Tabitha<ref name=FM:Up72>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 72, "Deployment Table for the Clan Ice Hellion".</ref> |
==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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'''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]]. |
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===Game Notes=== | ===Game Notes=== | ||
| − | ''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' allows characters whom are assigned to the Cavaliers (using [[MechWarrior Role Playing Game|MechWarrior II RPG rules]]) to purchase following skill points for half cost due to Clusters | + | ''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' allows characters whom are assigned to the Cavaliers (using [[MechWarrior Role Playing Game|MechWarrior II RPG rules]]) to purchase following skill points for half cost due to Clusters exposure to its merchant caste: Appraisal, Negotiation, and Scrounge.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusading Clans'', p. 117, "Rules Annex/Theta Galaxy"</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:14, 3 December 2013
Contents
History
In 3059, the unit existed in name only, the 44th 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]
Officers
As of 3059, the commanding officer of the Forty-fourth Hector Cavaliers was Star Captain Grey.[3]
As of 3067, the commanding officer of the Forty-fourth Hector Cavaliers was Star Colonel Tabitha[4]
Tactics
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
3059
44th Hector Cavaliers (3 Trinaries/Green/Questionable)[1]
- CO: Star Captain Grey
3067
44th Hector Cavaliers (Green/Reliable)[4]
- 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.[4]
Notes
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
Field Manual: Crusader Clans allows characters whom are assigned to the Cavaliers (using MechWarrior II RPG rules) to purchase following skill points for half cost due to Clusters exposure to its merchant caste: Appraisal, Negotiation, and Scrounge.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Field Manual: Crusading Clans, p. 89, "Theta Galaxy" - 44th Hector Cavaliers background info.
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 47, "Theta Galaxy info".
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusading Clans, pp. 59, 153 - Theta Galaxy deployment tables as of 3059. Star Captain Grey noted not being actual commander in fluff.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 72, "Deployment Table for the Clan Ice Hellion".
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusading Clans, p. 117, "Rules Annex/Theta Galaxy"