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Then known as the Second Assault [[Binary]], the Eighth took part in [[Operation Klondike]]. On [[Dagda (Clan)|Dagda]], the Second Assault was ambushed at Satan's Table, and nine of the ten [[BattleMech|'Mechs]] were destroyed. Though normally such losses would lead to the disbanding of the unit, Khan [[Cyrus Elam]] believed in keeping the legacies and traditions of the unit intact as long as even one warrior survived. Some observers credit this belief with the Scorpion's individualism.<ref name=FM:WCp111>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 111, "8th Scorpion Dragoons Profile"</ref> | Then known as the Second Assault [[Binary]], the Eighth took part in [[Operation Klondike]]. On [[Dagda (Clan)|Dagda]], the Second Assault was ambushed at Satan's Table, and nine of the ten [[BattleMech|'Mechs]] were destroyed. Though normally such losses would lead to the disbanding of the unit, Khan [[Cyrus Elam]] believed in keeping the legacies and traditions of the unit intact as long as even one warrior survived. Some observers credit this belief with the Scorpion's individualism.<ref name=FM:WCp111>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 111, "8th Scorpion Dragoons Profile"</ref> | ||
| − | In [[3061]] the Eighth garrisoned both [[Tokasha]] and [[Babylon]].<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 164</ref> | + | In [[3061]] the Eighth were split and garrisoned both [[Tokasha]] and [[Babylon]].<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 164</ref> By [[3067]] they had formed the entire Cluster on Babylon.<ref name=FM:Up78>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 78, "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | In [[3061]] the commanding officer was [[Star Colonel]] [[Miri Arbuthnot]].<ref name=FM:WCp111/> By 3067 Star Colonel [[Glen Posavatz]] had taken command.<ref name=FM:Up78/> | |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
Revision as of 05:51, 14 May 2016
Contents
History
Then known as the Second Assault Binary, the Eighth took part in Operation Klondike. On Dagda, the Second Assault was ambushed at Satan's Table, and nine of the ten 'Mechs were destroyed. Though normally such losses would lead to the disbanding of the unit, Khan Cyrus Elam believed in keeping the legacies and traditions of the unit intact as long as even one warrior survived. Some observers credit this belief with the Scorpion's individualism.[1]
In 3061 the Eighth were split and garrisoned both Tokasha and Babylon.[2] By 3067 they had formed the entire Cluster on Babylon.[3]
Officers
In 3061 the commanding officer was Star Colonel Miri Arbuthnot.[1] By 3067 Star Colonel Glen Posavatz had taken command.[3]
Tactics
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Composition History
3061
8th Scorpion Dragoons (5 Trinaries/Elite/Fanatical)[1]
- CO: Star Colonel Miri Arbuthnot
3067
8th Scorpion Dragoons (Elite/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Star Colonel Glen Posavatz