79th Wolf Battle (Clan Wolf)

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Seventy-ninth Wolf Battle Cluster
Formed 3142
Affiliation Clan Wolf
Parent Command Zeta Galaxy


History[edit]

Dark Age Era[edit]

The 79th would first form along with rest of Beta Galaxy at the founding of the Wolf Empire in 3142.[1]

The Cluster began consisting of eldest sibkos turn Warriors, the 79th Wolf Battle Cluster would train hard to maintain its favor with Khan Alaric Ward as they along with rest of their parent Galaxy try to maintain dedication to the new Khan.[2]

Invasion of Republic of the Sphere[edit]

In March of 3150 the Seventy-Ninth would teamed with the 9th Wolf Guard Strike Cluster as part of the escort forces for Khan Alaric Ward's Silver Keshik. As part two of the invasion of the Republic, the Ninth's wave would hit the world of Denebola, and end up fighting conventional forces of the XV Principes Guards. However the Guards were caught off guard by arrival of Clan Wolf and would have to fight a mobile campaign. The Ninth along with the other Clan Wolf forces easily wiped out the RAF disorganized defenders outside of city of St. Cameron.[3]

Continuing on as part of forces in two waves, the Guards participated in the invasion of Alula Australis in October 19th, 3150 as part Clan Wolf invasion of the Republic and drive to Terra. The Ninth's forces were led by invasion force leader, Khan Alaric Ward, where Clan forces issued batchall to the world's Republic defenders.

The Republic Colonel would select Auroria Mines outside New Horizon City as battlefield where he planned to defend against the Wolves' Trial of Possession for the planet. The fight would turn ugly for their Republic opponents after the 11th's commander used an artillery strike that would nearly kill Khan Ward. Along with its fellow Cluster, 9th Wolf Guard Strikers, the Cluster would attack the RAF Regiment's survivors until the planet was claimed and the strongest of the Republic's forces claimed as isorla.[4]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 9th Wolf Guard Striker
Star Colonel Trevor 3145[5]

Tactics[edit]

Unknown.

Composition History[edit]

3145[edit]

79th Wolf Guard Striker Cluster (Regular/Reliable)[5]

- Cluster in 3145 is at 65% of its fighting strength, consisting of 25% of Frontline OmniMechs.

References[edit]

  1. Field Manual: 3145, p. 148: Wolf Empire founded Jan 1, 3142
  2. Field Manual: 3145, p. 160: Beta Galaxy formation & its mutual history with the 79th Wolf Battle Cluster
  3. Shattered Fortress, p. 85: Chasing Down the herd - Ninth Wolf Guard Strikers actions during the Denebola invasion
  4. Shattered Fortress, p. 91: The Jaws Close - Ninth Wolf Guard Strikers actions during the Alula Australis of invasion
  5. 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: 3145, pp. 143 and 170: "79th Wolf Battle Cluster listing and parent Galaxy's brief history"

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