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| image = [[Image:Galaxy Epsilon (Clan Jade Falcon) logo.png|Insignia of Epsilon Galaxy|150px]] | | image = [[Image:Galaxy Epsilon (Clan Jade Falcon) logo.png|Insignia of Epsilon Galaxy|150px]] | ||
| − | | Designation = Fifth Battle Cluster | + | | Designation = Fifth Battle Cluster |
| Formed = | | Formed = | ||
| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| − | | Nickname = The Golden Talons | + | | Nickname = The Golden Talons |
| Affiliation = [[Clan Jade Falcon]] | | Affiliation = [[Clan Jade Falcon]] | ||
| − | | Parent Command = [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]]<br>( | + | | Parent Command = [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]]<br>(3049–3057; 3145)<br>[[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Epsilon Galaxy]]<br>(3058–3085) |
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | Known also as ''The Golden Talons'', the ''' | + | Known also as '''The Golden Talons''', the '''Fifth Battle Cluster''' has served [[Clan Jade Falcon]] across three centuries and at least two Galaxies, and is famed for being the force that won [[battle armor]] via Trial against [[Clan Wolf]] during the [[Golden Century]]. Integrated into [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|the Falcons' Delta Galaxy]] during the [[Clan Invasion]], the [[Refusal War]] would see them broken and ultimately reconstituted under [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Epsilon Galaxy]], where they would remain until at least [[3085]].<ref name=FM:CCp91-105>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 91, 105: "Unit details, post-War of Refusal; origin of name and insignia"</ref> |
| − | While said to be half-strength by '85, the Cluster was regarded highly enough that it was among the first units to be equipped with the ''[[Flamberge]]'' | + | While said to be half-strength by '85, the [[Cluster]] was regarded highly enough that it was among the first units to be equipped with the ''[[Flamberge]]'' heavy OmniMech.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 166: "Flamberge" - 5th Battle listed as being a premier unit by 3085</ref> |
| − | By [[3145]], | + | By [[3145]], The Golden Talons would once again fall under Delta Galaxy.<ref name=FM:3145p168>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 168: "Clan Force Deployments - Clan Jade Falcon"</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Golden Century=== | ===Golden Century=== | ||
| − | Though details are sparse on the accomplishments of the | + | Though details are sparse on the accomplishments of the Fifth Battle Cluster during [[Operation Klondike]], their earliest known feat defined their unit insignia — a dead wolf on a black shield emblazoned with a golden roman numeral — V, for the fifth. That feat, of course, would be victory over [[Clan Wolf]] in a Trial of Possession for their nascent [[battle armor]] technology within the timeframe of [[2868]] to [[2870]]. A noted piece of ''isorla'' and the result of many a Trial, it is regarded alongside the capture of [[Clan Coyote]] [[OmniMech]] technology seven years earlier — though not necessarily well. |
| − | Such things tie in to Jade Falcon perceptions of 'Wolf Perfidy' as much as they may tie in to feats of glory.<ref name=FM:CCp105>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 105 | + | Such things tie in to Jade Falcon perceptions of 'Wolf Perfidy' as much as they may tie in to feats of glory.<ref name=FM:CCp105>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 105: "Epsilon Galaxy - 18th Falcon Regulars Profile"</ref> |
===Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere=== | ===Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere=== | ||
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====Wave 1==== | ====Wave 1==== | ||
| − | In first wave of the war, the | + | In first wave of the war, the Fifth Battle was selected to take the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] world of [[Winfield (LC)|Winfield]] in March of [[3050]]. After [[Battle of Winfield (3050)|landing]] on world, the Cluster's landing zone was nearly overwhelmed by the [[Winfield Militia Brigade|planet's militia]] and [[Winfield's Regiment]]. A force of Elementals which would wreak havoc against the defenders' battle lines allowing cause them withdraw from their encirclement of the landing zone. Ultimately the 'Mech regiment would withdraw, but leave behind its Militia counterparts to conduct a guerrilla campaign against them.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 37: "5th Battle Cluster actions on Winfield. Evak Mattlov, 4th Velites' commanding officer mistakenly listed as 5th Battle's commander"</ref> |
====Wave 2==== | ====Wave 2==== | ||
| − | In May, | + | In May, Fifth Battle would be regroup with rest of Delta Galaxy and [[Battle of Black Earth (3050)|invade]] [[Black Earth]]. In fast and furious campaign, the entire Galaxy would hit the planet hard. Its defenders, the remains of the [[Seventeenth Skye Rangers]] [[RCT]] and [[Grave Walkers|First Regiment of the Gravewalkers]] would put fierce struggle despite themselves being depleted from previous fighting on other worlds.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 38: "Gyrfalcons, 5th fight alongside entire Galaxy to take New Earth"</ref> |
====Wave 4==== | ====Wave 4==== | ||
| − | The | + | The Fifth Battle would travel with rest of its Gyrfalcon Galaxy aid in the [[Battle of Antares (3050)|conquest]] of [[Antares]]. A site of a hidden [[SLDF]] supply depot, the Khans ordered the lost SLDF base be taken at all costs. After bloody campaign, the Khan would finally order air strikes against town situated above the city of Alba.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 40: "Antares" - 5th Battle's entire Galaxy mustered in effort to take hidden SLDF supply depot</ref> |
| − | In August a Star of the Fifth Battle Cluster and a Binary of [[2nd Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Jaegers]] assaulted [[Blackjack]] and destroyed the [[Blackjack Training Battalion]].<ref>''Double Down''</ref> | + | In August, a Star of the Fifth Battle Cluster and a Binary of [[2nd Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Jaegers]] [[Battle of Blackjack (3050)|assaulted]] [[Blackjack (system)|Blackjack]] and destroyed the [[Blackjack Training Battalion]].<ref>''Double Down''</ref> |
| − | In September, the | + | In September, the Fifth Battle would move to aid in the [[Battle of Parakoila (3050)|conquest]] of [[Parakoila]], where it would face the Parakoila 'Mech Battalion. The Galaxy would take six weeks of intense fighting in the mines to complete end conquest of the planet.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 42: "Parakoila" - Battle in the mines of the Forty-Niner Mine prove to be longest in the Operation Revival</ref> |
====Wave 5==== | ====Wave 5==== | ||
| − | In the | + | In the Fifth Wave of the War, the Cluster's parent Galaxy [[Battle of Quarell (3151)|attacked]] [[Quarell]] in December [[3051]]. The Cluster and other members of the Galaxy would be filled rage in their defeat at hands of [[Clan Steel Viper|Steel Vipers]] took out their frustrations on the world's 'Mech Battalion, leaving only six survivors of the unit alive and made into bondsmen.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 43: "Quarell" - Cluster's parent Galaxy took their frustration from their defeat by Steel Vipers on Lyran Militia unit</ref> |
===Post-Tukayyid Conflict with the Vipers=== | ===Post-Tukayyid Conflict with the Vipers=== | ||
| − | After the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Clans' defeat]] on [[Tukayyid]], in June 3052, tension | + | After the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Clans' defeat]] on [[Tukayyid]], in June 3052, tension built up between the Steel Vipers and the Falcons. The Fifth Battle Cluster and the [[2nd Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|2nd Falcon Jaegers]] were stationed on [[Goat Path]] when two Clusters of the Vipers' [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Beta Galaxy]] invade the planet. The Fifth Battle and the Jaegers would fight a tight battle against the [[126th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|126th Striker Cluster]] and [[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]], however the Vipers would rally and succeed in pushing them and their fellow Galaxy off-world. |
| − | The Cluster with the Jaegers would be reassigned to garrison [[Antares]] by 3053, where in September, the Steel Vipers' [[1st Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|First]] and [[2nd Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|2nd Viper Guards]] launched invasion. The planet was targeted as part Clan Steel Viper's simultaneously two-planet attack to seize Falcon worlds. The battle took place in the Tranquility Mountains, where the two Viper Clusters (with aid of the world's natives) eventually would herd the | + | The Cluster with the Jaegers would be reassigned to garrison [[Antares]] by 3053, where in September, the Steel Vipers' [[1st Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|First]] and [[2nd Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|2nd Viper Guards]] launched an [[Battle of Antares (3053)|invasion]]. The planet was targeted as part Clan Steel Viper's simultaneously two-planet attack to seize Falcon worlds. The battle took place in the Tranquility Mountains, where the two Viper Clusters (with aid of the world's natives) eventually would herd the Fifth and its sister unit into situation where they could not possibly succeed in overcoming them. The Vipers' commander of the invasion force saw it was pointless to annihilate them, granted them leave to withdraw from planet unharmed.<ref>''Invading Clans'', pp. 89–91: "Clan Steel Viper's attacks against the 5th Cluster just after the events of the Battle of Tukayyid"</ref><ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 33: "Steel Viper conflict mentioned"</ref> |
===The run up to the Refusal War and its Aftermath=== | ===The run up to the Refusal War and its Aftermath=== | ||
| − | In [[3053]], the | + | In [[3053]], the Fifth Battle was stationed on [[Hot Springs]],<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 53: 5th Battle listed as stationed on Hot Springs</ref> as part Delta Galaxy's garrison duties. Its Galaxy had been severely damaged in the fighting of the Invasion, having been reduced to only two Clusters, consisting of the Fifth Battle and Second Falcon Jaegers. Khan Chistu ordered the transfer the Seventh and Eigth Talons so to free up the Fifth Battle and the Jaegers so they could be able go on the offensive in his planned campaign against the Steel Vipers.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 101: Gamma Galaxy - 5th Battle situation prior to the Refusal War</ref> |
| − | The planned offensive never | + | While prepapring for this offensive, the Fifth Battle was rotated to [[Hot Springs]], where then [[Battle of Hot Springs (3055)|fought off]] a raid by the [[First Robinson Rangers]]. The Fifth ravaged the Rangers, inflicting nearly eighty percent casualties before they retreted off-world.<ref>''Scapegoats''</ref> |
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| + | The planned offensive never occurred due to [[Clan Wolf]], who had declared a [[Trial of Refusal]] against Falcons due to the outcome of a criminal Trial for former ilKhan [[Ulric Kerensky]]. Late known as the [[Refusal War]], starting in September [[3057]], the Falcons' [[Occupation Zone]] would become a massive battlefield for the two Clans. Clan Wolf task forces penetrated into Falcon space, attack number of Falcon held worlds. It wasn't until near end of the conflict the Fifth Battle was called into battle. It was received orders with the rest of Gamma Galaxy to fight Clan Wolf's forces on [[Wotan]]. In December, the Fifth Battle engaged Clan Wolf forces in planetary capital of Borealtown with rest of the Galaxy. The Cluster would be render inoperable from the fight with the Wolves, once it was recovered it would be transferred to [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Epsilon Galaxy]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 105: Epsilon Galaxy/5th Battle Cluster - The Cluster's fluff includes aftermath of the Refusal War and its transfer to Epsilon Galaxy</ref><ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', pp. 31–32: Situation: Borealtown, Wotan - The 5th Battle Cluster's parent Galaxy fights Battle against Clan Wolf's Tau Galaxy during the Refusal War</ref> | ||
===The Coventry Campaign=== | ===The Coventry Campaign=== | ||
| − | In late January [[3058]], Khan Marthe Pryde would assemble a task force consisting of unblooded and inexperienced Warriors to push into the [[Lyran Alliance]] to [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|attack]] the world of [[Coventry]]. | + | In late January [[3058]], Khan Marthe Pryde would assemble a task force consisting of unblooded and inexperienced Warriors to push into the [[Lyran Alliance]] to [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|attack]] the world of [[Coventry]]. The Fifth Battle Cluster, losing so many of its warriors during the Refusal War, would be assigned to the expedition. The Cluster would be assigned to one of four groups of JumpShips traveling through the Alliance, who would attack various worlds on the way. In February, the Cluster would get taste of battle. Soon after arriving in the [[Neerabup]] system, they would [[Battle of Neerabup (3058)|attack]] the planet to test the steel of the regional defense force based on the planet. The [[Neerabup MTM|Neerabup PMM]] would take position in their compound where they choose to fight the Trial. Surprised and supremely arrogant, the Cluster moved to take the compound. The militia put up a tremendous fight, forcing some of the Cluster to withdraw. In the end, the militia was defeated, but their strength character so impressed the Falcons that many of the militia's warriors were taken as [[Bondsman|bondsmen]].<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', pp. 8, 19: Campaign history and Touchpoint: Neerabup highlight the Cluster's fight with the militia unit in February 3058</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 117: Regional militias/Neerabup MTM - Neerabup MTM's history notes the all its survivors of the militia force was held by Clan Jade Falcon during their incursion of Alliance in '58</ref> |
| − | The Cluster would arrive with rest of the Falcon expedition over Coventry in March of 3058, they would begin their assault of the planet. The | + | The Cluster would arrive with rest of the Falcon expedition over Coventry in March of 3058, they would begin their [[Battle of Coventry (3058)|assault]] of the planet. The Fifth Battle due to its still lacking in strength would take assigned in defensive role during the conflict. Among its noted fights it engaged in, include when its elements were attacked by Lyran guerrilla forces while they were guarding one their supply depots in early April. The guerrillas force consisting of company from the [[10th Skye Rangers]]' 1st Battalion, would lure some of its 'Mech elements away from the base while its comrades would smash the remaining guarding forces at the base. The Fifth Battle's front-line and second-line 'Mech units would be fooled by false sensor readings, only be blindsided by Lyran ambush. Instead of pursuing the Lyrans into the Cross-Divide Mountains, the remaining components of the Cluster would be called elsewhere. Inner Sphere reinforcements would finally arrive on planet to contest the Clan's hold of the planet. The Cluster would be called eventually to help protect the city of Port St. Williams from newly arrive Coventry Expeditionary Force. Its aerospace fighters would join other Clan aerospace forces trying to foil the CEF's airstrike against their forces. By May, additional Inner Sphere reinforcements would arrive to aid their Inner Sphere comrades on the ground. Reinforcements led by [[First Prince]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], would offer Khan Pryde ''[[hegira]]'', allowing the Cluster and rest withdraw from Lyran space intact and with its honor.<ref>''The Battle of Coventry'', pp. 8, 10, 12-13, 23: Battle of Coventry with aspects of the 5th Battle Cluster role in the Battle/campaign. Including scenarios Hide and Seek and Stormy Skies</ref><ref>''Historical Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', pp. 8, 13, 19: Falcon Incursion of 3058 history and notations of the 5th Battle Clusters efforts during it</ref> |
| − | In late 3058 the Fifth Battle Cluster engaged elements of the [[Clan Wolf|Wolves']] [[7th Battle (Clan Wolf)|Seventh Battle Cluster]] on [[Tomans]].<ref>''A Wolf in the Eyrie'', p. 13</ref> During the fighting, they also faced an Inner Sphere mercenary unit and destroyed what was apparently a Wolf Clan iron womb facility.<ref>''A Wolf in the Eyrie'', p. 20</ref> | + | In late 3058, the Fifth Battle Cluster engaged elements of the [[Clan Wolf|Wolves']] [[7th Battle (Clan Wolf)|Seventh Battle Cluster]] on [[Tomans]].<ref>''A Wolf in the Eyrie'', p. 13</ref> During the fighting, they also faced an Inner Sphere mercenary unit and destroyed what was apparently a Wolf Clan iron womb facility.<ref>''A Wolf in the Eyrie'', p. 20</ref> |
===The Falcon Incursion=== | ===The Falcon Incursion=== | ||
| − | In May [[3064]], Khan Pryde would launch another expedition into Lyran Alliance, blood more troops and expand the Falcons' Occupation Zone. During the conflict, the | + | In May [[3064]], Khan Pryde would launch another expedition into Lyran Alliance, blood more troops and expand the Falcons' Occupation Zone. During the conflict, the Fifth Battle Cluster was stationed on [[Hot Springs]], the unit would see action in the in form of counterattack by Lyran forces led by [[General]] [[Adam Steiner]] in November. Facing with superior numbers, Star Colonel Diane Anu conduct un-Clanlike guerrilla campaign to forestall the Lyran forces. The Fifth Battle's hit-in-run tied Lyran invaders for twenty-two days, until Lyran forces withdrew from the planet to aid other forces of the expedition. |
| − | After fighting ended, the Khan the ordered Galaxy Commanders to retake worlds lost during the Incursion. The Cluster would be selected to retake worlds taken by the Lyrans during the Incursion. With the few Trinaries from the [[18th Falcon Regulars (Clan Jade Falcon)|18th Falcon Regulars]], the Cluster would invasion of [[Butler]]. Occupied by Lyrans conventional forces and elements of the [[Blue Star Irregulars]], Star Colonel Anu decide use few Trinaries of the Cluster with the Regulars to deal with Lyran conventional forces and Irregulars 'Mech assets on planet in June 3065.<ref>''FedCom Civil War | + | After fighting ended, the Khan the ordered Galaxy Commanders to retake worlds lost during the Incursion. The Cluster would be selected to retake worlds taken by the Lyrans during the Incursion. With the few Trinaries from the [[18th Falcon Regulars (Clan Jade Falcon)|18th Falcon Regulars]], the Cluster would invasion of [[Butler]]. Occupied by Lyrans conventional forces and elements of the [[Blue Star Irregulars]], Star Colonel Anu decide use few Trinaries of the Cluster with the Regulars to deal with Lyran conventional forces and Irregulars 'Mech assets on planet in June 3065.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 110, 120, 118, 186: 5th Battle Cluster's action during FedCom Civil War/Falcon Incursion</ref> After retaking the planet, the Cluster's commander would receive a mixed reaction for her tactics she used to hold Hot Springs from Lyrans.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 49: Epsilon Galaxy - 5th Battle Cluster's Diane Anu would receive good and bad reaction for her actions during the Incursion</ref> |
===The Jihad=== | ===The Jihad=== | ||
| − | In the [[Jihad era|early years]] of the [[Jihad]], the Cluster's commander would succeed in becoming Epsilon Galaxy's next Galaxy Commander.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 129 | + | In the [[Jihad era|early years]] of the [[Jihad]], the Cluster's commander would succeed in becoming Epsilon Galaxy's next Galaxy Commander.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 129: Diane Anu's profile notes her becoming Epsilon's new Galaxy Commander prior to Ice Hellion Invasion</ref> |
| − | In June [[3071]] the Cluster and its parent Galaxy would become involved in the fighting to repulse [[Clan Ice Hellion]] and [[Clan Hell's Horses]] their [[Operation: Ice Storm|invasion of the Falcons' Occupation Zone]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', | + | In June [[3071]], the Cluster and its parent Galaxy would become involved in the fighting to repulse [[Clan Ice Hellion]] and [[Clan Hell's Horses]] their [[Operation: Ice Storm|invasion of the Falcons' Occupation Zone]], including the October [[Battle of Steelton (3071)|conquest]] of [[Steelton]] by the Fifth Battle and [[1st Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Jaegers]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 28–29: Epsilon Galaxy noted actions, would include the 5th Battle Cluster</ref><ref name=WoRp72>''Wars of Reaving'', pp. 72 & 74: "Turning of the Tide"</ref> |
| − | For its actions during the Hellion Invasion, the unit and its parent Galaxy was promoted to frontline status by [[3077]]. Which allow for the Cluster and other units of its Galaxy to rebuild quickly among the Clan's badly damaged ''touman''.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 136 | + | For its actions during the Hellion Invasion, the unit and its parent Galaxy was promoted to frontline status by [[3077]]. Which allow for the Cluster and other units of its Galaxy to rebuild quickly among the Clan's badly damaged ''touman''.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 136: Epsilon Galaxy promotion to frontline status and its rebuilding</ref> |
===Dark Age=== | ===Dark Age=== | ||
| − | The Fifth Battle Cluster saw action during the [[Battle of Coventry (3148)|Battle of Coventry]] in February [[3148]] and sustained at least some damage. In March they arrived on [[Pobeda]] to reinforce the Jade Falcon defenders battling [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] invaders.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p.51</ref> | + | In [[3134]], the Fifth took part in the [[Battle of Skye (3134)|invasion]] of [[Skye]], with Star Colonel [[Cedric]] bidding his Cluster down to only Alpha Trinary. The entire Trinary was wiped out in a matter of seconds.<ref name=FotF/> |
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| + | The Fifth Battle Cluster saw action during the [[Battle of Coventry (3148)|Battle of Coventry]] in February [[3148]] and sustained at least some damage. In March they arrived on [[Pobeda]] to reinforce the Jade Falcon defenders battling [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] invaders.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 51</ref> | ||
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| + | ===ilClan Era=== | ||
| + | During the [[Battle of Terra (3151)|Battle of Terra]], the Fifth destroyed the command [[company]] of the [[110th Assault Regiment (Republic of the Sphere)|110th Assault Regiment]] outside Frankfurt and captured [[Republic of the Sphere#Knights|Knight]] [[Ludvig Yabar]].<ref name=ICp43>''ilClan'', pp. 43-44: "Frankfurt"</ref> After being transferred to South America with the rest of the Galaxy, they bogged down outside Redoubt São Paulo in the face of resistance from the [[Primeiro Regiment (Republic of the Sphere)|Primeiro Regiment]]. This standoff ended when the Fifth conducted a combat drop in the Primeiro's rear and Delta crushed the Regiment between their jaws.<ref name=ICp51>''ilClan'', p. 51: "Redoubt São Paulo"</ref> | ||
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| + | Sometime between April and December the Fifth was sent by [[ilKhan]] [[Alaric Ward]] to [[Battle of Caph (3151)|conquer]] the Republic world of [[Caph]], which had fallen to the [[Capellan Confederation]] in march of that year. In December, the [[First Kearny Highlanders]] conducted a reconnaissance-in-force on the world and where surprised to find the Falcons there.<ref name=CT>''Chaos Theory'''</ref> | ||
==Unit Insignia== | ==Unit Insignia== | ||
| − | Unit's insignia is golden talons gripping a dead wolf, behind image is a black shield with golden roman numerical for 5 on it.<ref>''Field Manual: | + | Unit's insignia is golden talons gripping a dead wolf, behind image is a black shield with golden roman numerical for 5 on it.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 105: 5th Battle Cluster - Unit insignia described, but not shown</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 5th Battle Cluster''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 5th Battle Cluster''' | ||
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| − | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Diane Anu]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 49 | + | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Diane Anu]]||[[3050]]-[[3067]]<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 49: Diana Anu noted as commanding officer of the Fifth Battle Cluster</ref><ref name=ORp31/><ref name=FMCCp105/><ref name=FMUp72/> |
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| + | | Star Colonel||[[Cedric]]||[[3134]]<ref name=FotF>''Flight of the Falcon'', ch. 30</ref> | ||
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| + | | Star Colonel||[[Rose Faulk]]||[[3145]]-[[3148]]<ref name=FM3145p168>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 168</ref><ref name=RG15p13>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15'', p. 13: "Black Lanner - Battle History"</ref> | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | After the Refusal War, the unit became more specialized in handling combat in | + | After the Refusal War, the unit became more specialized in handling combat in urban settings. Also, the conflict became more adept in the defensive garrison role due to its reduced strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 178: Force Specific Rules/Epsilon Galaxy - 5th Battle's force specific rules showcase its new specialization in urban warfare and increase abilities in defensive actions</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | === | + | ===3050–3052=== |
| − | * | + | * Fifth Battle Cluster (Mixed BattleMech/Infantry Force)<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 49: Unit Listings - 5th Battle Cluster listing as of 3050 to '52. Unit listing shows it have even mix of 'Mechs, Infantry with single Trinary fighters</ref> |
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| + | :* Command Star (BattleMech [[Star (Formation)|Star]])- Star Colonel [[Diane Anu]] | ||
| + | :* Trinary Alpha (BattleMech [[Trinary]]) - CO: Star Captain [[Nedra]] | ||
| + | :* Trinary Bravo (2 [[Nova (unit)|Novas]] and a single Strider/battle armor Star) - CO: Star Captain [[Hogan Thastus]] | ||
| + | :* Trinary Charlie (2 Novas and a single Strider/battle armor Star) - CO: Star Captain [[Elizabeth Thastus]] | ||
| + | :* Trinary Delta (2 Novas and a single Strider/battle armor Star) - CO: Star Captain [[Jeanna Osborne]] | ||
| + | :* Trinary Echo (aerospace fighter Trinary) - CO: Star Captain [[Richard Von Jankmon]] | ||
| − | ** | + | The unit was served by these DropShips: |
| − | + | ** ''[[Black Barracks (Individual Overlord-class DropShip)|Black Barracks]]'' (''[[Overlord-C]]'' [[DropShip]]) | |
| − | ** | + | ** ''[[Black Bivouac (Individual Overlord-class DropShip)|Black Bivouac]]'' (''Overlord-C'' DropShip) |
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===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | * | + | * Fifth Battle Cluster - CO: Star Colonel Diane Anu |
| − | Note: Unit stationed on Hot Springs as of 3054 as garrison duty. It is one of Delta Galaxy two remaining Clusters.<ref name=ORp31>''Objective Raids'', p. 31 | + | Note: Unit stationed on Hot Springs as of 3054 as garrison duty. It is one of Delta Galaxy two remaining Clusters.<ref name=ORp31>''Objective Raids'', p. 31: Unit Listing unchanged from previous years</ref> |
===3059=== | ===3059=== | ||
| − | * | + | * Fifth Battle Cluster (5 [[Binary|Binaries]]) - CO: Star Colonel Diane Anu |
| − | Note: As of [[3059]], the unit was stationed on [[Quarell]], they have been listed as Regulars and given a Reliable loyalty rating.<ref name=FMCCp105>''Field Manual: | + | Note: As of [[3059]], the unit was stationed on [[Quarell]], they have been listed as Regulars and given a Reliable loyalty rating.<ref name=FMCCp105>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 105, 154: unit status as of 3059</ref> |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | * | + | * Fifth Battle Cluster - CO: Star Colonel Diane Anu |
| − | Note: As of [[3067]], the unit was garrisoned on the world of [[Butler]]. The unit is at 90% of original strength, it also listed as with Regular, and with a Reliable loyalty rating to the Clan.<ref name=FMUp72>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 72 | + | Note: As of [[3067]], the unit was garrisoned on the world of [[Butler]]. The unit is at 90% of original strength, it also listed as with Regular, and with a Reliable loyalty rating to the Clan.<ref name=FMUp72>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 72: Epsilon Galaxy - The Cluster's strength and status as of 3085</ref> |
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
| − | * | + | * Fifth Battle Cluster - CO: Star Colonel [[Lucille Buhallin]] |
| − | In 3085 the unit was stationed on [[Koniz]] at just over half-strength and 85% equipped with OmniMechs.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 125 | + | In 3085 the unit was stationed on [[Koniz]] at just over half-strength and 85% equipped with OmniMechs.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 125: "Clan Jade Falcon Military Forces"</ref> |
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
| − | * | + | * Fifth Battle Cluster - CO: Star Colonel [[Rose Faulk]] |
| − | In 3145 the unit was stationed on [[Horneburg]] at two-thirds strength and 66% equipped with OmniMechs<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 168 | + | In 3145 the unit was stationed on [[Horneburg]] at two-thirds strength and 66% equipped with OmniMechs<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 168: "Clan Jade Falcon Military Forces"</ref> |
| + | :* Unknown BattleMech Trinary - Star Captain [[James Pryde]] (3148)<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 17'', p. 10: "Bane (Kraken)"</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)]]'' | + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} |
| − | *''[[Double Down]]'' | + | * ''[[The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)|The Battle of Coventry]]'' |
| − | *''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'' | + | * ''[[Chaos Theory]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Double Down]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | + | * ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | + | * ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]'' |
| − | *''[[Malicious Intent]]'' ( | + | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' |
| − | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | * ''[[ilClan (sourcebook)|ilClan]]'' |
| − | *''[[Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion]]'' | + | * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' |
| − | *''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | + | * ''[[Malicious Intent]]'' (novel) |
| − | *''[[A Wolf in the Eyrie]]'' | + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[BattleCorps Scenarios#Scenario: Scapegoats|Scapegoats]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[A Wolf in the Eyrie]]'' | ||
| + | {{div col end}} | ||
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| Fifth Battle Cluster | |
| Nickname | The Golden Talons |
| Affiliation | Clan Jade Falcon |
| Parent Command | Delta Galaxy (3049–3057; 3145) Epsilon Galaxy (3058–3085) |
Contents
Unit Description[edit]
Known also as The Golden Talons, the Fifth Battle Cluster has served Clan Jade Falcon across three centuries and at least two Galaxies, and is famed for being the force that won battle armor via Trial against Clan Wolf during the Golden Century. Integrated into the Falcons' Delta Galaxy during the Clan Invasion, the Refusal War would see them broken and ultimately reconstituted under Epsilon Galaxy, where they would remain until at least 3085.[1]
While said to be half-strength by '85, the Cluster was regarded highly enough that it was among the first units to be equipped with the Flamberge heavy OmniMech.[2]
By 3145, The Golden Talons would once again fall under Delta Galaxy.[3]
History[edit]
Golden Century[edit]
Though details are sparse on the accomplishments of the Fifth Battle Cluster during Operation Klondike, their earliest known feat defined their unit insignia — a dead wolf on a black shield emblazoned with a golden roman numeral — V, for the fifth. That feat, of course, would be victory over Clan Wolf in a Trial of Possession for their nascent battle armor technology within the timeframe of 2868 to 2870. A noted piece of isorla and the result of many a Trial, it is regarded alongside the capture of Clan Coyote OmniMech technology seven years earlier — though not necessarily well.
Such things tie in to Jade Falcon perceptions of 'Wolf Perfidy' as much as they may tie in to feats of glory.[4]
Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere[edit]
In 3049 the Clans began their endeavor to return to the Inner Sphere. Assigned to the Delta Galaxy, the unit was deployed with rest Gyrfalcons as part of the Falcons' Invasion force. The unit itself would not be credited individually in partaking in many battles.
Wave 1[edit]
In first wave of the war, the Fifth Battle was selected to take the Lyran world of Winfield in March of 3050. After landing on world, the Cluster's landing zone was nearly overwhelmed by the planet's militia and Winfield's Regiment. A force of Elementals which would wreak havoc against the defenders' battle lines allowing cause them withdraw from their encirclement of the landing zone. Ultimately the 'Mech regiment would withdraw, but leave behind its Militia counterparts to conduct a guerrilla campaign against them.[5]
Wave 2[edit]
In May, Fifth Battle would be regroup with rest of Delta Galaxy and invade Black Earth. In fast and furious campaign, the entire Galaxy would hit the planet hard. Its defenders, the remains of the Seventeenth Skye Rangers RCT and First Regiment of the Gravewalkers would put fierce struggle despite themselves being depleted from previous fighting on other worlds.[6]
Wave 4[edit]
The Fifth Battle would travel with rest of its Gyrfalcon Galaxy aid in the conquest of Antares. A site of a hidden SLDF supply depot, the Khans ordered the lost SLDF base be taken at all costs. After bloody campaign, the Khan would finally order air strikes against town situated above the city of Alba.[7]
In August, a Star of the Fifth Battle Cluster and a Binary of Second Falcon Jaegers assaulted Blackjack and destroyed the Blackjack Training Battalion.[8]
In September, the Fifth Battle would move to aid in the conquest of Parakoila, where it would face the Parakoila 'Mech Battalion. The Galaxy would take six weeks of intense fighting in the mines to complete end conquest of the planet.[9]
Wave 5[edit]
In the Fifth Wave of the War, the Cluster's parent Galaxy attacked Quarell in December 3051. The Cluster and other members of the Galaxy would be filled rage in their defeat at hands of Steel Vipers took out their frustrations on the world's 'Mech Battalion, leaving only six survivors of the unit alive and made into bondsmen.[10]
Post-Tukayyid Conflict with the Vipers[edit]
After the Clans' defeat on Tukayyid, in June 3052, tension built up between the Steel Vipers and the Falcons. The Fifth Battle Cluster and the 2nd Falcon Jaegers were stationed on Goat Path when two Clusters of the Vipers' Beta Galaxy invade the planet. The Fifth Battle and the Jaegers would fight a tight battle against the 126th Striker Cluster and Viper Fusiliers, however the Vipers would rally and succeed in pushing them and their fellow Galaxy off-world.
The Cluster with the Jaegers would be reassigned to garrison Antares by 3053, where in September, the Steel Vipers' First and 2nd Viper Guards launched an invasion. The planet was targeted as part Clan Steel Viper's simultaneously two-planet attack to seize Falcon worlds. The battle took place in the Tranquility Mountains, where the two Viper Clusters (with aid of the world's natives) eventually would herd the Fifth and its sister unit into situation where they could not possibly succeed in overcoming them. The Vipers' commander of the invasion force saw it was pointless to annihilate them, granted them leave to withdraw from planet unharmed.[11][12]
The run up to the Refusal War and its Aftermath[edit]
In 3053, the Fifth Battle was stationed on Hot Springs,[13] as part Delta Galaxy's garrison duties. Its Galaxy had been severely damaged in the fighting of the Invasion, having been reduced to only two Clusters, consisting of the Fifth Battle and Second Falcon Jaegers. Khan Chistu ordered the transfer the Seventh and Eigth Talons so to free up the Fifth Battle and the Jaegers so they could be able go on the offensive in his planned campaign against the Steel Vipers.[14]
While prepapring for this offensive, the Fifth Battle was rotated to Hot Springs, where then fought off a raid by the First Robinson Rangers. The Fifth ravaged the Rangers, inflicting nearly eighty percent casualties before they retreted off-world.[15]
The planned offensive never occurred due to Clan Wolf, who had declared a Trial of Refusal against Falcons due to the outcome of a criminal Trial for former ilKhan Ulric Kerensky. Late known as the Refusal War, starting in September 3057, the Falcons' Occupation Zone would become a massive battlefield for the two Clans. Clan Wolf task forces penetrated into Falcon space, attack number of Falcon held worlds. It wasn't until near end of the conflict the Fifth Battle was called into battle. It was received orders with the rest of Gamma Galaxy to fight Clan Wolf's forces on Wotan. In December, the Fifth Battle engaged Clan Wolf forces in planetary capital of Borealtown with rest of the Galaxy. The Cluster would be render inoperable from the fight with the Wolves, once it was recovered it would be transferred to Epsilon Galaxy.[16][17]
The Coventry Campaign[edit]
In late January 3058, Khan Marthe Pryde would assemble a task force consisting of unblooded and inexperienced Warriors to push into the Lyran Alliance to attack the world of Coventry. The Fifth Battle Cluster, losing so many of its warriors during the Refusal War, would be assigned to the expedition. The Cluster would be assigned to one of four groups of JumpShips traveling through the Alliance, who would attack various worlds on the way. In February, the Cluster would get taste of battle. Soon after arriving in the Neerabup system, they would attack the planet to test the steel of the regional defense force based on the planet. The Neerabup PMM would take position in their compound where they choose to fight the Trial. Surprised and supremely arrogant, the Cluster moved to take the compound. The militia put up a tremendous fight, forcing some of the Cluster to withdraw. In the end, the militia was defeated, but their strength character so impressed the Falcons that many of the militia's warriors were taken as bondsmen.[18][19]
The Cluster would arrive with rest of the Falcon expedition over Coventry in March of 3058, they would begin their assault of the planet. The Fifth Battle due to its still lacking in strength would take assigned in defensive role during the conflict. Among its noted fights it engaged in, include when its elements were attacked by Lyran guerrilla forces while they were guarding one their supply depots in early April. The guerrillas force consisting of company from the 10th Skye Rangers' 1st Battalion, would lure some of its 'Mech elements away from the base while its comrades would smash the remaining guarding forces at the base. The Fifth Battle's front-line and second-line 'Mech units would be fooled by false sensor readings, only be blindsided by Lyran ambush. Instead of pursuing the Lyrans into the Cross-Divide Mountains, the remaining components of the Cluster would be called elsewhere. Inner Sphere reinforcements would finally arrive on planet to contest the Clan's hold of the planet. The Cluster would be called eventually to help protect the city of Port St. Williams from newly arrive Coventry Expeditionary Force. Its aerospace fighters would join other Clan aerospace forces trying to foil the CEF's airstrike against their forces. By May, additional Inner Sphere reinforcements would arrive to aid their Inner Sphere comrades on the ground. Reinforcements led by First Prince Victor Steiner-Davion, would offer Khan Pryde hegira, allowing the Cluster and rest withdraw from Lyran space intact and with its honor.[20][21]
In late 3058, the Fifth Battle Cluster engaged elements of the Wolves' Seventh Battle Cluster on Tomans.[22] During the fighting, they also faced an Inner Sphere mercenary unit and destroyed what was apparently a Wolf Clan iron womb facility.[23]
The Falcon Incursion[edit]
In May 3064, Khan Pryde would launch another expedition into Lyran Alliance, blood more troops and expand the Falcons' Occupation Zone. During the conflict, the Fifth Battle Cluster was stationed on Hot Springs, the unit would see action in the in form of counterattack by Lyran forces led by General Adam Steiner in November. Facing with superior numbers, Star Colonel Diane Anu conduct un-Clanlike guerrilla campaign to forestall the Lyran forces. The Fifth Battle's hit-in-run tied Lyran invaders for twenty-two days, until Lyran forces withdrew from the planet to aid other forces of the expedition.
After fighting ended, the Khan the ordered Galaxy Commanders to retake worlds lost during the Incursion. The Cluster would be selected to retake worlds taken by the Lyrans during the Incursion. With the few Trinaries from the 18th Falcon Regulars, the Cluster would invasion of Butler. Occupied by Lyrans conventional forces and elements of the Blue Star Irregulars, Star Colonel Anu decide use few Trinaries of the Cluster with the Regulars to deal with Lyran conventional forces and Irregulars 'Mech assets on planet in June 3065.[24] After retaking the planet, the Cluster's commander would receive a mixed reaction for her tactics she used to hold Hot Springs from Lyrans.[25]
The Jihad[edit]
In the early years of the Jihad, the Cluster's commander would succeed in becoming Epsilon Galaxy's next Galaxy Commander.[26]
In June 3071, the Cluster and its parent Galaxy would become involved in the fighting to repulse Clan Ice Hellion and Clan Hell's Horses their invasion of the Falcons' Occupation Zone, including the October conquest of Steelton by the Fifth Battle and First Falcon Jaegers.[27][28]
For its actions during the Hellion Invasion, the unit and its parent Galaxy was promoted to frontline status by 3077. Which allow for the Cluster and other units of its Galaxy to rebuild quickly among the Clan's badly damaged touman.[29]
Dark Age[edit]
In 3134, the Fifth took part in the invasion of Skye, with Star Colonel Cedric bidding his Cluster down to only Alpha Trinary. The entire Trinary was wiped out in a matter of seconds.[30]
The Fifth Battle Cluster saw action during the Battle of Coventry in February 3148 and sustained at least some damage. In March they arrived on Pobeda to reinforce the Jade Falcon defenders battling Clan Wolf-in-Exile invaders.[31]
ilClan Era[edit]
During the Battle of Terra, the Fifth destroyed the command company of the 110th Assault Regiment outside Frankfurt and captured Knight Ludvig Yabar.[32] After being transferred to South America with the rest of the Galaxy, they bogged down outside Redoubt São Paulo in the face of resistance from the Primeiro Regiment. This standoff ended when the Fifth conducted a combat drop in the Primeiro's rear and Delta crushed the Regiment between their jaws.[33]
Sometime between April and December the Fifth was sent by ilKhan Alaric Ward to conquer the Republic world of Caph, which had fallen to the Capellan Confederation in march of that year. In December, the First Kearny Highlanders conducted a reconnaissance-in-force on the world and where surprised to find the Falcons there.[34]
Unit Insignia[edit]
Unit's insignia is golden talons gripping a dead wolf, behind image is a black shield with golden roman numerical for 5 on it.[35]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 5th Battle Cluster | |||
| Star Colonel | Diane Anu | 3050-3067[36][37][38][39] | |
| Star Colonel | Cedric | 3134[30] | |
| Star Colonel | Rose Faulk | 3145-3148[40][41] | |
Tactics[edit]
After the Refusal War, the unit became more specialized in handling combat in urban settings. Also, the conflict became more adept in the defensive garrison role due to its reduced strength.[42]
Composition History[edit]
3050–3052[edit]
- Fifth Battle Cluster (Mixed BattleMech/Infantry Force)[43]
- Command Star (BattleMech Star)- Star Colonel Diane Anu
- Trinary Alpha (BattleMech Trinary) - CO: Star Captain Nedra
- Trinary Bravo (2 Novas and a single Strider/battle armor Star) - CO: Star Captain Hogan Thastus
- Trinary Charlie (2 Novas and a single Strider/battle armor Star) - CO: Star Captain Elizabeth Thastus
- Trinary Delta (2 Novas and a single Strider/battle armor Star) - CO: Star Captain Jeanna Osborne
- Trinary Echo (aerospace fighter Trinary) - CO: Star Captain Richard Von Jankmon
The unit was served by these DropShips:
- Black Barracks (Overlord-C DropShip)
- Black Bivouac (Overlord-C DropShip)
3054[edit]
- Fifth Battle Cluster - CO: Star Colonel Diane Anu
Note: Unit stationed on Hot Springs as of 3054 as garrison duty. It is one of Delta Galaxy two remaining Clusters.[37]
3059[edit]
- Fifth Battle Cluster (5 Binaries) - CO: Star Colonel Diane Anu
Note: As of 3059, the unit was stationed on Quarell, they have been listed as Regulars and given a Reliable loyalty rating.[38]
3067[edit]
- Fifth Battle Cluster - CO: Star Colonel Diane Anu
Note: As of 3067, the unit was garrisoned on the world of Butler. The unit is at 90% of original strength, it also listed as with Regular, and with a Reliable loyalty rating to the Clan.[39]
3085[edit]
- Fifth Battle Cluster - CO: Star Colonel Lucille Buhallin
In 3085 the unit was stationed on Koniz at just over half-strength and 85% equipped with OmniMechs.[44]
3145[edit]
- Fifth Battle Cluster - CO: Star Colonel Rose Faulk
In 3145 the unit was stationed on Horneburg at two-thirds strength and 66% equipped with OmniMechs[45]
- Unknown BattleMech Trinary - Star Captain James Pryde (3148)[46]
Organization Structure[edit]
5th Battle Cluster
Notes[edit]
It is unclear exactly what year the Fifth Battle Cluster won Battle Armor from Clan Wolf.
References[edit]
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, pp. 91, 105: "Unit details, post-War of Refusal; origin of name and insignia"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 166: "Flamberge" - 5th Battle listed as being a premier unit by 3085
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 168: "Clan Force Deployments - Clan Jade Falcon"
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 105: "Epsilon Galaxy - 18th Falcon Regulars Profile"
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 37: "5th Battle Cluster actions on Winfield. Evak Mattlov, 4th Velites' commanding officer mistakenly listed as 5th Battle's commander"
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 38: "Gyrfalcons, 5th fight alongside entire Galaxy to take New Earth"
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 40: "Antares" - 5th Battle's entire Galaxy mustered in effort to take hidden SLDF supply depot
- ↑ Double Down
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 42: "Parakoila" - Battle in the mines of the Forty-Niner Mine prove to be longest in the Operation Revival
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 43: "Quarell" - Cluster's parent Galaxy took their frustration from their defeat by Steel Vipers on Lyran Militia unit
- ↑ Invading Clans, pp. 89–91: "Clan Steel Viper's attacks against the 5th Cluster just after the events of the Battle of Tukayyid"
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 33: "Steel Viper conflict mentioned"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 53: 5th Battle listed as stationed on Hot Springs
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 101: Gamma Galaxy - 5th Battle situation prior to the Refusal War
- ↑ Scapegoats
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 105: Epsilon Galaxy/5th Battle Cluster - The Cluster's fluff includes aftermath of the Refusal War and its transfer to Epsilon Galaxy
- ↑ The Falcon and the Wolf, pp. 31–32: Situation: Borealtown, Wotan - The 5th Battle Cluster's parent Galaxy fights Battle against Clan Wolf's Tau Galaxy during the Refusal War
- ↑ Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion, pp. 8, 19: Campaign history and Touchpoint: Neerabup highlight the Cluster's fight with the militia unit in February 3058
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 117: Regional militias/Neerabup MTM - Neerabup MTM's history notes the all its survivors of the militia force was held by Clan Jade Falcon during their incursion of Alliance in '58
- ↑ The Battle of Coventry, pp. 8, 10, 12-13, 23: Battle of Coventry with aspects of the 5th Battle Cluster role in the Battle/campaign. Including scenarios Hide and Seek and Stormy Skies
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Falcon Incursion, pp. 8, 13, 19: Falcon Incursion of 3058 history and notations of the 5th Battle Clusters efforts during it
- ↑ A Wolf in the Eyrie, p. 13
- ↑ A Wolf in the Eyrie, p. 20
- ↑ FedCom Civil War, pp. 110, 120, 118, 186: 5th Battle Cluster's action during FedCom Civil War/Falcon Incursion
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 49: Epsilon Galaxy - 5th Battle Cluster's Diane Anu would receive good and bad reaction for her actions during the Incursion
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 129: Diane Anu's profile notes her becoming Epsilon's new Galaxy Commander prior to Ice Hellion Invasion
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, pp. 28–29: Epsilon Galaxy noted actions, would include the 5th Battle Cluster
- ↑ Wars of Reaving, pp. 72 & 74: "Turning of the Tide"
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 136: Epsilon Galaxy promotion to frontline status and its rebuilding
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Flight of the Falcon, ch. 30
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 51
- ↑ ilClan, pp. 43-44: "Frankfurt"
- ↑ ilClan, p. 51: "Redoubt São Paulo"
- ↑ Chaos Theory'
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 105: 5th Battle Cluster - Unit insignia described, but not shown
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 49: Diana Anu noted as commanding officer of the Fifth Battle Cluster
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 Objective Raids, p. 31: Unit Listing unchanged from previous years
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, pp. 105, 154: unit status as of 3059
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 72: Epsilon Galaxy - The Cluster's strength and status as of 3085
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 168
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15, p. 13: "Black Lanner - Battle History"
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 178: Force Specific Rules/Epsilon Galaxy - 5th Battle's force specific rules showcase its new specialization in urban warfare and increase abilities in defensive actions
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 49: Unit Listings - 5th Battle Cluster listing as of 3050 to '52. Unit listing shows it have even mix of 'Mechs, Infantry with single Trinary fighters
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 125: "Clan Jade Falcon Military Forces"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 168: "Clan Jade Falcon Military Forces"
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 17, p. 10: "Bane (Kraken)"
Bibliography[edit]
- The Battle of Coventry
- Chaos Theory
- Double Down
- The Falcon and the Wolf
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: 3145
- Field Manual: Crusader Clans
- Field Manual: Updates
- Jade Falcon Sourcebook
- Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
- ilClan
- Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers
- Malicious Intent (novel)
- Objective Raids
- Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion
- Scapegoats
- Shattered Fortress
- The Wars of Reaving
- A Wolf in the Eyrie