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In June [[3052]], Alpha Newt was committed to an invasion of [[Blackjack (planet)|Blackjack]] alongside the [[4th Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|Fourth Viper Guards]] and [[Alpha Solahma (Clan Steel Viper)|Alpha ''Solahma'']] [[Cluster]]s. The three Viper units faced the [[3rd Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|Third]] and [[4th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|Fourth Talon]] Clusters of [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. The planet fell to the Vipers within 24 hours.<ref name=IC89-90>''Invading Clans'', pp. 89–90</ref> | In June [[3052]], Alpha Newt was committed to an invasion of [[Blackjack (planet)|Blackjack]] alongside the [[4th Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|Fourth Viper Guards]] and [[Alpha Solahma (Clan Steel Viper)|Alpha ''Solahma'']] [[Cluster]]s. The three Viper units faced the [[3rd Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|Third]] and [[4th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|Fourth Talon]] Clusters of [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. The planet fell to the Vipers within 24 hours.<ref name=IC89-90>''Invading Clans'', pp. 89–90</ref> | ||
| − | In [[3061]] the Trinary was stationed on [[Jabuka]],<ref name=FMWC165>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 165: "Alpha Galaxy"</ref> but by 3067 they had taken up position on [[Homer (Clan)|Homer]] with the rest of Alpha Galaxy.<ref name=FM:Up79/> | + | In [[3061]] the Trinary was stationed on [[Jabuka]],<ref name=FMWC165>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 165: "Alpha Galaxy"</ref> but by [[3067]] they had taken up position on [[Homer (Clan)|Homer]] with the rest of Alpha Galaxy.<ref name=FM:Up79/> |
The [[7th Reserve Battle (Clan Coyote)|Seventh]] and [[8th Reserve Battle (Clan Coyote)|Eighth]] Reserve Battle Clusters of [[Clan Coyote]] ambushed the Alpha Newt Cluster outside of Tolson, on [[Foster]] in [[3072]] decimating them.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 106</ref> | The [[7th Reserve Battle (Clan Coyote)|Seventh]] and [[8th Reserve Battle (Clan Coyote)|Eighth]] Reserve Battle Clusters of [[Clan Coyote]] ambushed the Alpha Newt Cluster outside of Tolson, on [[Foster]] in [[3072]] decimating them.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 106</ref> | ||
Revision as of 08:10, 22 March 2023
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| Alpha Newt | |
| Disbanded | 3072 (Destroyed) |
| Affiliation | Clan Steel Viper |
| Parent Command | Alpha Galaxy |
Contents
History
Alpha Newt were one of Clan Steel Vipers training units, led by experienced officers. The Newt Trinaries teach the newly graduated warriors to fight as a unit and act as "feeder" units for the front line Galaxies.[1]
Post-Invasion
In June 3052, Alpha Newt was committed to an invasion of Blackjack alongside the Fourth Viper Guards and Alpha Solahma Clusters. The three Viper units faced the Third and Fourth Talon Clusters of Clan Jade Falcon. The planet fell to the Vipers within 24 hours.[2]
In 3061 the Trinary was stationed on Jabuka,[3] but by 3067 they had taken up position on Homer with the rest of Alpha Galaxy.[4]
The Seventh and Eighth Reserve Battle Clusters of Clan Coyote ambushed the Alpha Newt Cluster outside of Tolson, on Foster in 3072 decimating them.[5]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Alpha Newt | |||
| Star Colonel | Martin Sinclair | 3061 - 3067[6][4] | |
Tactics
Alpha Newt had no special defining tactics.
Composition
3061
Alpha Newt Cluster - Green/Fanatical[6]
3067
Alpha Newt Cluster - Green/Fanatical[4]
- 90% full strength, 25% of their equipment was Star League era designs.