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| parent formation = [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Galaxy]]
 
| parent formation = [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Galaxy]]
 
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| year    = 3069
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| year    = 3074
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| disbanded = 3074 (Destroyed)
 
| unitname = 57th Striker Cluster
 
| unitname = 57th Striker Cluster
 
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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]]===
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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)|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>
 
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>
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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>
 
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>
  
===Ejection from the Inner Sphere===
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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>
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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>
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===War of Reaving===
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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 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>  
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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==
As of [[3061]] the Commanding Officer was [[Star Colonel]] Robert [[Grimari (Bloodname)|Grimari]], who had been in command since at least [[3058]].<ref name=FMWC145/>
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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/>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The Cluster is experienced in the use of the [[Viper's Maw]] tactic and can fight also in conjunction with the other Clusters of the Galaxy effectly.<ref name=FMWC145/>
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The Cluster was experienced in the use of the [[Viper's Maw]] tactic and fought in conjunction with the other Clusters of the Galaxy effectively.<ref name=FMWC145/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
===3058===
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===3057===
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'''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)
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===3061===
 
===3061===
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'''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' - Elite/Reliable <ref name=FMWC145/>
 
* 5 Trinaries
 
* 5 Trinaries
 
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===3067===
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'''Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster''' - Elite/Reliable <ref name=FMU80/>
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* 85% full strength and fully equipped with OmnMechs
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
  
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<references />
 
<references />
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Update]]''
*''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
*''[[The Wars of Reaving]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)]]''
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* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]''
  
 
[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Striker, 057]]
 
[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Striker, 057]]

Revision as of 09:17, 30 July 2017

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History

The Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster was a front line unit of Clan Steel Viper.

Operation Revival

The Fifty-seventh was Gamma Galaxy's only Striker Cluster at this time.[1]

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 Com Guard Division, but only at the cost of rendering the Fifty-seventh combat ineffective.[2]

Post Invasion

Despite the near destruction of the Fifty-seventh on Tukayyid, it was rebuilt.[2] 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 PGC made only a token effort to defend the planet before retreating.[3]

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] In 3069 the Cluster lost a Trial of Possession for the Roc ProtoMech complex on Arcadia to the Blood Spirits. [7]

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 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. [8][9]

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 in Koche Mountains. Beta Galaxy found itself outflanked by the Spirits' 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 allowing Alpha Galaxy to push on to the Blood Spirits headquarters killing their Khan, although the Fifty-seventh was destroyed in the action.[10]

Officers

As of 3067 the Commanding Officer was Star Colonel Robert Grimari, who had been in command since at least 3057.[2][6]

Tactics

The Cluster was experienced in the use of the Viper's Maw tactic and fought in conjunction with the other Clusters of the Galaxy effectively.[2]

Composition History

3057

Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster [11]

  • 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

Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster - Elite/Reliable [2]

  • 5 Trinaries

3067

Fifty-seventh Striker Cluster - Elite/Reliable [6]

  • 85% full strength and fully equipped with OmnMechs

Notes

References

  1. Tukayyid (scenario pack), p. 85
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 145, "57th Striker Cluster Profile"
  3. Invading Clans (sourcebook), p. 90, "Parakoila"
  4. Objective Raids, p. 30
  5. Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 165
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Field Manual: Update, p. 80
  7. The Wars of Reaving, p. 45
  8. The Wars of Reaving, p. 106-107
  9. The Wars of Reaving, p. 111-112
  10. The Wars of Reaving, p.138-139
  11. Invading Clans, p. 95

Bibliography