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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[Image:CSV 57th Striker Cluster.png|150px]] + | image = [[Image:Clan Steel Viper.jpg|190px]] − | Designation = Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster + | nickname = The Fangs of Death − | Formed = + | parent formation = [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Galaxy]] − | Disbanded = [[3074]] (Destroyed)+ | formed = − | Previous Designation = + | year = 3072 − | Nickname = The Fangs of Death+ | unitname = 57th Striker Cluster − | Affiliation = [[Clan Steel Viper]] − | Parent Command = [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Galaxy]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} + ==History== ==History== The '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' was a front line unit of Clan Steel Viper. The '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' was a front line unit of Clan Steel Viper. − ===Operation Revival=== ===Operation Revival=== − The Fifty-seventh was Gamma Galaxy's only Striker Cluster at this time.<ref>''Tukayyid'', p. 85</ref> + The Fifty-seventh was Gamma Galaxy's only Striker Cluster at this time.<ref>''Tukayyid (scenario pack)'', p. 85</ref> − ====Tukayyid==== ====Tukayyid==== − The Fifty-seventh Striker was the unit that broke the stalemate at Devil's Bath on [[Tukayyid]]. Using their speed, the [[Cluster]] flanked and isolated the [[6th Division (ComStar)|Sixth]] [[Com Guards|Com Guard Division]], but only at the cost of rendering the Fifty-seventh combat ineffective.<ref name=FMWC145>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 145: "57th Striker Cluster Profile"</ref> + The Fifty-seventh Striker was the unit that broke the stalemate at Devil's Bath on [[Tukayyid]]. Using their speed, the [[Cluster]] flanked and isolated the [[6th Division (ComStar)|6th Com Guard Division]], but only at the cost of rendering the Fifty-seventh combat ineffective.<ref name=FMWC145>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 145, "57th Striker Cluster Profile"</ref> − ===Post-Invasion=== + ===Post Invasion=== − Despite the near destruction of the Fifty-seventh on Tukayyid, it was rebuilt.<ref name=FMWC145/> In July [[3052]], the Cluster was sent to seize [[Parakoila]] from [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. With the world judged to have little inherent value, the [[5th Provisional Garrison (Clan Jade Falcon)|5th PGC]] made only a token effort to defend the planet before retreating.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 90: "Parakoila"</ref> + Despite the near destruction of the Fifty-seventh on Tukayyid, it was rebuilt.<ref name=FMWC145/> In July [[3052]], the Cluster was sent to seize [[Parakoila]] from [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. With the world judged to have little inherent value, the [[5th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Jade Falcon)|5th PGC]] made only a token effort to defend the planet before retreating.<ref>''Invading Clans (sourcebook)'', p. 90, "Parakoila"</ref> − 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> + 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=FMWC165>''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> In [[3069]] the Cluster lost a [[Trial of Possession]] for the ''[[Roc]]'' [[ProtoMech]] complex on Arcadia to the Blood Spirits.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 45</ref> + By [[3067]] the cluster had moved to [[Arcadia]].<ref name=FMU80>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 80</ref> In 3069 the Cluster lost a Trial of Possession for the [[Roc]] [[ProtoMech]] complex on Arcadia to the Blood Spirits. <ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 45</ref> − ===Wars of Reaving=== + ===War of Reaving=== − On [[Londerholm]] in [[3072]] Gamma Galaxy, including the Fifty-seventh, ran up against forces of [[Clan Coyote]] and the [[Society]]. After a prolonged battle, the Steel Vipers emerged victorious, but at woeful cost. The population of the planet was found to have been subject to experiments by the scientists, and sometimes showed physical signs of genetic tampering and mutation.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 106–107</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 111–112</ref> + On [[Londerholm]] in [[3072]] Gamma Galaxy, including the Fifty-seventh, ran up against forces of Clan Coyote and the Society. After a prolonged battle, the Steel Vipers emerged victorious, but at woeful cost. The populace of the planet was found to have been subject to experiments by the scientists, and sometimes showed physical signs of genetic tampering and mutation. <ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 106-107 </ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 111-112</ref> − In September [[3074]] a large Viper force of four Galaxies arrived at [[Tokasha]], the 57th Striker among them. 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 theirs to oppose them. The Vipers moved against each Galaxy in turn, first crushing [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)| Zeta]] in the Koche Mountains. Beta Galaxy found itself outflanked by the Spirits' [[Omicron Provisional Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)| Omicron Galaxy]], but the timely arrival of [[Nu Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Nu Galaxy]] crushed the defenders. Only the arrival of aerospace fighters bombing the Viper lines allowed a few of the warriors to escape. The assault by Gamma Galaxy overran the [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)| Omega Galaxy]] defensive line, allowing Alpha Galaxy to push on to the Blood Spirits headquarters and kill their [[Khan]], although the Fifty-seventh was destroyed in the action.<ref name=WoR1389> ''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 138–139</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 Vipers moved against each Galaxy in turn first crushing [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)| Zeta]] in Koche Mountains. Beta Galaxy found itself outflanked by the Spirits' [[Omicron Provisional Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)| Omicron Galaxy]], but the timely arrival of Nu Galaxy crushed the defenders. Only the arrival of aerospace fighters bombing the Viper lines allowed a few of the warriors to escape. The assault by Gamma Galaxy overran the defensive line of [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)| Omega Galaxy]] allowing Alpha Galaxy to push on to the Blood Spirits headquarters killing their [[Khan]], although the Fifty-seventh was destroyed in the action.<ref name=WoR1389> ''The Wars of Reaving'', p.138-139 </ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable"+ As of [[3067]] the Commanding Officer was [[Star Colonel]] Robert [[Grimari (Bloodname)|Grimari]], who had been in command since at least [[3057]].<ref name=FMWC145/><ref name=FMU80/> − |- − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 57th Striker''' − |- − | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Robert Grimari]]||[[3057]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMWC145/><ref name=FMU80/> − |- − |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== Line 49:
Line 35: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===3057=== ===3057=== − '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster'''<ref name=IC95>''Invading Clans'', p. 95</ref> + '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' <ref name=IC95>''Invading Clans'', p. 95</ref> * Command [[Star]] (1 [[OmniMech]] Star) * Command [[Star]] (1 [[OmniMech]] Star) * [[Trinary]] Alpha (3 OmniMech Stars) * [[Trinary]] Alpha (3 OmniMech Stars) Line 58:
Line 44: ===3061=== ===3061=== − '''57th Striker Cluster''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMWCp165/> + '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' - Elite/Reliable <ref name=FMWC145/> − :CO: Star Colonel Robert Grimani <ref name=FMWCp145>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 145</ref>+ * 5 Trinaries − :* 5 Trinaries <ref name=FMWC145/> − :Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Twycross]].<ref name=FMWCp165/> − ===3067=== ===3067=== − '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' - Elite/Reliable<ref name=FMU80/> + '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' - Elite/Reliable <ref name=FMU80/> − * 85% full strength and fully equipped with OmniMechs + * 85% full strength and fully equipped with OmnMechs + ==Notes== ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' * ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]''
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' was a front line unit of Clan Steel Viper. | The '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' was a front line unit of Clan Steel Viper. | ||
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===Operation Revival=== | ===Operation Revival=== | ||
| − | The Fifty-seventh was Gamma Galaxy's only Striker Cluster at this time.<ref>''Tukayyid'', p. 85</ref> | + | The Fifty-seventh was Gamma Galaxy's only Striker Cluster at this time.<ref>''Tukayyid (scenario pack)'', p. 85</ref> |
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====Tukayyid==== | ====Tukayyid==== | ||
| − | The Fifty-seventh Striker was the unit that broke the stalemate at Devil's Bath on [[Tukayyid]]. Using their speed, the [[Cluster]] flanked and isolated the [[6th Division (ComStar)| | + | The Fifty-seventh Striker was the unit that broke the stalemate at Devil's Bath on [[Tukayyid]]. Using their speed, the [[Cluster]] flanked and isolated the [[6th Division (ComStar)|6th Com Guard Division]], but only at the cost of rendering the Fifty-seventh combat ineffective.<ref name=FMWC145>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 145, "57th Striker Cluster Profile"</ref> |
| − | ===Post | + | ===Post Invasion=== |
| − | Despite the near destruction of the Fifty-seventh on Tukayyid, it was rebuilt.<ref name=FMWC145/> In July [[3052]], the Cluster was sent to seize [[Parakoila]] from [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. With the world judged to have little inherent value, the [[5th Provisional Garrison (Clan Jade Falcon)|5th PGC]] made only a token effort to defend the planet before retreating.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 90 | + | Despite the near destruction of the Fifty-seventh on Tukayyid, it was rebuilt.<ref name=FMWC145/> In July [[3052]], the Cluster was sent to seize [[Parakoila]] from [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. With the world judged to have little inherent value, the [[5th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Jade Falcon)|5th PGC]] made only a token effort to defend the planet before retreating.<ref>''Invading Clans (sourcebook)'', p. 90, "Parakoila"</ref> |
| − | In [[3054]]<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref> the cluster was stationed on | + | 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=FMWC165>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 165</ref> |
| − | By [[3067]] the cluster had moved to [[ | + | By [[3067]] the cluster had moved to [[Arcadia]].<ref name=FMU80>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 80</ref> In 3069 the Cluster lost a Trial of Possession for the [[Roc]] [[ProtoMech]] complex on Arcadia to the Blood Spirits. <ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 45</ref> |
| − | === | + | ===War of Reaving=== |
| − | On [[Londerholm]] in [[3072]] Gamma Galaxy, including the Fifty-seventh, ran up against forces of | + | On [[Londerholm]] in [[3072]] Gamma Galaxy, including the Fifty-seventh, ran up against forces of Clan Coyote and the Society. After a prolonged battle, the Steel Vipers emerged victorious, but at woeful cost. The populace of the planet was found to have been subject to experiments by the scientists, and sometimes showed physical signs of genetic tampering and mutation. <ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 106-107 </ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 111-112</ref> |
| − | In September [[3074]] a large Viper force of four Galaxies arrived at [[Tokasha]] | + | 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 Vipers moved against each Galaxy in turn first crushing [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)| Zeta]] in Koche Mountains. Beta Galaxy found itself outflanked by the Spirits' [[Omicron Provisional Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)| Omicron Galaxy]], but the timely arrival of Nu Galaxy crushed the defenders. Only the arrival of aerospace fighters bombing the Viper lines allowed a few of the warriors to escape. The assault by Gamma Galaxy overran the defensive line of [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)| Omega Galaxy]] allowing Alpha Galaxy to push on to the Blood Spirits headquarters killing their [[Khan]], although the Fifty-seventh was destroyed in the action.<ref name=WoR1389> ''The Wars of Reaving'', p.138-139 </ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3057=== | ===3057=== | ||
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* Command [[Star]] (1 [[OmniMech]] Star) | * Command [[Star]] (1 [[OmniMech]] Star) | ||
* [[Trinary]] Alpha (3 OmniMech Stars) | * [[Trinary]] Alpha (3 OmniMech Stars) | ||
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===3061=== | ===3061=== | ||
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' - Elite/Reliable<ref name=FMU80/> | + | '''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' - Elite/Reliable <ref name=FMU80/> |
| − | * 85% full strength and fully equipped with | + | * 85% full strength and fully equipped with OmnMechs |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' |
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]'' | * ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]'' | ||