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==Unit History==
 
==Unit History==
 
===Nova Cat Abjuration===
 
===Nova Cat Abjuration===
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The Cluster had a long standing feud with [[Clan Nova Cat]]. In [[3059]] it was stationed on [[Gatekeeper]], a planet that also had a Nova Cat garrison force on it. Star Colonel Koga took every opportunity to raid the Nova Cat enclave. Disgusted by the Cat's collusion with the Inner Sphere during [[Operation Bulldog]] only the lack of quality troops prevented the engaged Star Colonel from attempting a full assault against Nova Cat targets.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' p. 109 - 53rd Battle Cluster.</ref>
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The Cluster had a long-standing feud with [[Clan Nova Cat]]. In [[3059]] it was stationed on [[Gatekeeper]] which was also home to a Nova Cat garrison force. Star Colonel Koga took every opportunity to raid the Nova Cat enclave. Disgusted by the Nova Cat's collusion with the Inner Sphere during [[Operation Bulldog]], only the lack of quality troops prevented the enraged Star Colonel from attempting a full assault against Nova Cat targets.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 109: 53rd Battle Cluster</ref>
  
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However, on April 27th [[3060]], the [[Grand Council of the Clans]] voted for the Abjuration of the Nova Cats and they were given a month time remove themselves from Clan worlds. The Fifty-third Battle Cluster declared the Nova Cats on Gatekeeper [[Dezgra|dezgra]], not even worthy of a [[Trial of Possession]]. They soon assaulted the Nova Cat enclave for control of the planet.  Fighting without honor, the Fifty-third ripped into the Nova Cat defenders that desperately fought to prevent the Falcons from entering their major population centers.  As the last of the Nova Cat warriors fell, the Fifty-third prevented the majority of Nova Cat civilian caste from escaping the planet.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'' p. 26-28</ref>
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However, on April 27th [[3060]], the [[Grand Council of the Clans]] voted for the Abjuration of the Nova Cats who were given a month's time to leave the Clan worlds. The Fifty-third Battle Cluster declared the Nova Cats on Gatekeeper ''[[Dezgra|dezgra]]'', not even worthy of a [[Trial of Possession]]. They soon fought the Nova Cat enclave for control of the planet.  Fighting without honor, the Fifty-third ripped into the Nova Cat defenders who fought desperately to prevent the Falcons from entering their major population centers.  As the last of the Nova Cat warriors fell, the Fifty-third prevented the majority of the Nova Cat civilian caste from escaping the planet.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', pp. 26–28</ref>
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
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During the [[Jihad]] the Fifty-third was assigned to Delta Galaxy.  
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During the [[Jihad]] the Fifty-third was assigned to Delta Galaxy.
  
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After the formation of [[The Republic of the Sphere]] they returned to the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone. The Fifty-third and [[1st Falcon Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Striker]] Clusters took part in an assault on [[Graus]] led by [[saKhan]] Uvin Buhallin. This assault turned into a quagmire, taking losses from heavy AeroSpace Fighter defenses. Once the two units were down, saKhan Buhallin let the defenders retain the initiative. Militia units used air strikes and artillery bombardments to force holes in the Falcon lines. These gaps were exploited by [[Rubinsky's Light Horse]], a mercenary unit that killed the saKhan and command staff for both Clusters. With their command structure in tatters, the two Clusters withdrew from the world.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 118</ref>
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After the formation of [[The Republic of the Sphere]] they returned to the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone. The Fifty-third and [[1st Falcon Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Striker]] Clusters took part in an assault on [[Graus]] led by [[saKhan]] Uvin Buhallin. This assault turned into a quagmire, taking losses from heavy aerospace fighter defenses. Once the two units were down, saKhan Buhallin let the defenders retain the initiative. Militia units used air strikes and artillery bombardments to force holes in the Falcon lines. These gaps were exploited by [[Rubinsky's Light Horse]], a mercenary unit that killed the saKhan and command staff for both Clusters. With their command structure in tatters, the two Clusters withdrew from the world.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 118</ref>
  
 
They were stationed on [[Maxie's Planet]] in 3085 to rebuild.<ref name=fm85126/>
 
They were stationed on [[Maxie's Planet]] in 3085 to rebuild.<ref name=fm85126/>
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In [[3137]] the Fifty-third fought a [[Trial of Possession]] against [[Clan Hell's Horses]] for the [[Feltre]] system. The Fifty-third was outmaneuvered and drawn into an artillery bombardment by Horse [[Hadur]] hovercraft. The Falcons were granted ''[[hegira]]'' and withdrew, leaving the Horses in command of Feltre.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', p. 20</ref>
 
In [[3137]] the Fifty-third fought a [[Trial of Possession]] against [[Clan Hell's Horses]] for the [[Feltre]] system. The Fifty-third was outmaneuvered and drawn into an artillery bombardment by Horse [[Hadur]] hovercraft. The Falcons were granted ''[[hegira]]'' and withdrew, leaving the Horses in command of Feltre.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', p. 20</ref>
  
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The Fifty-third later tried to regain some honor by attacking [[Jabuka]]. That world was defended by the [[2nd Bear Regulars (Clan Ghost Bear)|Second Bear Regulars]]. During this assault the Fifty-third brought two ''[[Naga (OmniMech)|Naga]]''-class OmniMechs with them, and used them to inflict heavy losses on the defending Bears. However these two 'Mechs were lost when the Second Regulars' commander and his Starmates engaged them at close range.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', p. 50</ref>
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The Fifty-third later tried to regain some honor by attacking [[Jabuka]] which was defended by the [[2nd Bear Regulars (Clan Ghost Bear)|Second Bear Regulars]]. During this assault the Fifty-third brought two ''[[Naga (OmniMech)|Naga]]'' OmniMechs with them, and used them to inflict heavy losses on the defending Bears. However these two 'Mechs were lost when the Second Regulars' commander and his Starmates engaged them at close range.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', p. 50</ref>
  
 
==Unit Insignia==
 
==Unit Insignia==
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The 53rd Battle Cluster's insignia is a Jade Falcon soaring over a bloody corpse of a Nova Cat.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader'' p. 109 - 53rd Battle Cluster - unit info include insignia.</ref>
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The 53rd Battle Cluster's insignia is a Jade Falcon soaring over a bloody corpse of a Nova Cat.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader'', p. 109: 53rd Battle Cluster - unit info include insignia</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Fyona Koga]]||[[3059]]<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans''</ref>
 
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| Star Colonel||[[Malcom Hazen]]||[[3085]]<ref name=fm85126>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 126</ref>
 
| Star Colonel||[[Malcom Hazen]]||[[3085]]<ref name=fm85126>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 126</ref>
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3059===
 
===3059===
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* 5 [[Binary|Binaries]] - Veteran Skilled, Stationed on Gatekeeper.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' p. 155 - Deployment Tables of 3059 - Unit's current skill ability and garrison post.</ref>
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* 5 [[Binary|Binaries]] - Veteran Skilled, Stationed on Gatekeeper.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 155: Deployment Tables of 3059 - Unit's current skill ability and garrison post</ref>
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===3067===
 
===3067===
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* 5 [[Binary|Binaries]]  - Veteran Skilled, Stationed on Gatekeeper.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'' p. 73 - Unit status and location as of 3067.</ref>
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'''53rd Battle Cluster''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMU72+73>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 72–73</ref>
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==Notes==
 
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===Game Notes===
 
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==Bibliography==
 
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[[Category:Clan Jade Falcon Commands|Battle, 053]]
 
[[Category:Clan Jade Falcon Commands|Battle, 053]]

Latest revision as of 13:01, 24 December 2023

Insignia of Zeta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)
Fifty-third Battle Cluster
Nickname The Cat Snatchers
Affiliation Clan Jade Falcon
Parent Command Zeta Galaxy

Unit History[edit]

Nova Cat Abjuration[edit]

The Cluster had a long-standing feud with Clan Nova Cat. In 3059 it was stationed on Gatekeeper which was also home to a Nova Cat garrison force. Star Colonel Koga took every opportunity to raid the Nova Cat enclave. Disgusted by the Nova Cat's collusion with the Inner Sphere during Operation Bulldog, only the lack of quality troops prevented the enraged Star Colonel from attempting a full assault against Nova Cat targets.[1]

However, on April 27th 3060, the Grand Council of the Clans voted for the Abjuration of the Nova Cats who were given a month's time to leave the Clan worlds. The Fifty-third Battle Cluster declared the Nova Cats on Gatekeeper dezgra, not even worthy of a Trial of Possession. They soon fought the Nova Cat enclave for control of the planet. Fighting without honor, the Fifty-third ripped into the Nova Cat defenders who fought desperately to prevent the Falcons from entering their major population centers. As the last of the Nova Cat warriors fell, the Fifty-third prevented the majority of the Nova Cat civilian caste from escaping the planet.[2]

Jihad[edit]

During the Jihad the Fifty-third was assigned to Delta Galaxy.

After the formation of The Republic of the Sphere they returned to the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone. The Fifty-third and First Falcon Striker Clusters took part in an assault on Graus led by saKhan Uvin Buhallin. This assault turned into a quagmire, taking losses from heavy aerospace fighter defenses. Once the two units were down, saKhan Buhallin let the defenders retain the initiative. Militia units used air strikes and artillery bombardments to force holes in the Falcon lines. These gaps were exploited by Rubinsky's Light Horse, a mercenary unit that killed the saKhan and command staff for both Clusters. With their command structure in tatters, the two Clusters withdrew from the world.[3]

They were stationed on Maxie's Planet in 3085 to rebuild.[4]

Dark Age[edit]

In 3137 the Fifty-third fought a Trial of Possession against Clan Hell's Horses for the Feltre system. The Fifty-third was outmaneuvered and drawn into an artillery bombardment by Horse Hadur hovercraft. The Falcons were granted hegira and withdrew, leaving the Horses in command of Feltre.[5]

The Fifty-third later tried to regain some honor by attacking Jabuka which was defended by the Second Bear Regulars. During this assault the Fifty-third brought two Naga OmniMechs with them, and used them to inflict heavy losses on the defending Bears. However these two 'Mechs were lost when the Second Regulars' commander and his Starmates engaged them at close range.[6]

Unit Insignia[edit]

The 53rd Battle Cluster's insignia is a Jade Falcon soaring over a bloody corpse of a Nova Cat.[7]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 53rd Battle
Star Colonel Fyona Koga 3059[8]
Star Colonel Jakob 3067[9]
Star Colonel Malcom Hazen 3085[4]

Tactics[edit]

Unknown.

Composition History[edit]

3059[edit]

3067[edit]

53rd Battle Cluster (Veteran/Reliable)[11]

Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Gatekeeper with an operational readiness of 95 percent.[11]

Notes[edit]

Game Notes[edit]

The unit does not receive any specific Force Specific abilities for scenarios.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 109: 53rd Battle Cluster
  2. ↑ The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky, pp. 26–28
  3. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 118
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 126
  5. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans, p. 20
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans, p. 50
  7. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader, p. 109: 53rd Battle Cluster - unit info include insignia
  8. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans
  9. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 73: Unit status and commanding officer as of 3067
  10. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 155: Deployment Tables of 3059 - Unit's current skill ability and garrison post
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Field Manual: Updates, pp. 72–73

Bibliography[edit]

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