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| Disbanded = [[3059]] (Destroyed)
 
| Disbanded = [[3059]] (Destroyed)
 
| Previous Designation =  
 
| Previous Designation =  
| Nickname = The Mistweavers
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| Nickname = ''The Mistweavers''
 
| Affiliation = [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]
 
| Affiliation = [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Clan Smoke Jaguar Touman|Clan Smoke Jaguar ''touman'']]
 
| Parent Command = [[Clan Smoke Jaguar Touman|Clan Smoke Jaguar ''touman'']]
 
| Sub-Command =  
 
| Sub-Command =  
 
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==Overview==
 
'''Beta Galaxy''' was a front line military formation of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].
 
'''Beta Galaxy''' was a front line military formation of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].
  
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* [[Almunge]] - April 3050, [[1st Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)#Wave One|Full Battle Report]] by the First Jaguar Guards
 
* [[Almunge]] - April 3050, [[1st Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)#Wave One|Full Battle Report]] by the First Jaguar Guards
  
In the aftermath of the [[Battle of Turtle Bay (3050)|attack on Turtle Bay]], and the failure of the [[3rd Attack Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Third Attack Cluster]] to hold the city Galaxy Commander Perez ordered the Galaxy's warships to destroy Edo City, Dietr Osis challenged for and won the right to command Beta Galaxy.<ref> ''Invading Clans'', p. 58</ref>
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In the aftermath of the attack on [[Battle of Turtle Bay|Turtle Bay]], and the failure of the [[3rd Attack Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| 3rd Attack Cluster]] to hold the city Galaxy Commander Perez ordered the Galaxy's warships to destroy Edo City, after this event Dietr Osis challenged for and won the right to command Beta Galaxy.<ref> ''Invading Clans'', p. 58</ref>
  
 
====Wave Two====
 
====Wave Two====
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With the death of Weaver shortly after [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]]' apparent demise during [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Alpha Galaxy's]] push to the Dinju Heights, [[ilKhan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] was forced to terminate the Jaguar campaign, the demoralized Beta Galaxy dutifully obeyed and withdrew to their [[DropShip]]s.
 
With the death of Weaver shortly after [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]]' apparent demise during [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Alpha Galaxy's]] push to the Dinju Heights, [[ilKhan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] was forced to terminate the Jaguar campaign, the demoralized Beta Galaxy dutifully obeyed and withdrew to their [[DropShip]]s.
<ref name=T-SJ>''Tukayyid'', pp. 29–38: "Campaign: Clan Smoke Jaguar"</ref>
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<ref name=T-SJ>''Tukayyid'', pp. 29-38 "Campaign: Clan Smoke Jaguar"</ref>
<ref name=CS-SJ>''ComStar'', pp. 69–70: "Battle of Tukayyid - Ace in the Hole"</ref>
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<ref name=CS-SJ>''ComStar'', pp. 69-70 "Battle of Tukayyid - Ace in the Hole"</ref>
<ref name=WC-SJ>''Wolf Clan'', p. 47: "Days of Armageddon - Smoke Jaguar"</ref>
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<ref name=WC-SJ>''Wolf Clan'', p. 47 "Days of Armageddon - Smoke Jaguar"</ref>
<ref name=IC-SJ>''Invading Clans'', pp. 61–62: "Tukayyid: The Crucible"</ref>
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<ref name=IC-SJ>''Invading Clans'', pp. 61-62 "Tukayyid: The Crucible"</ref>
  
 
===Post-Tukayyid===
 
===Post-Tukayyid===
[[File:Mikhail Ward.png|150px|right|thumb|Galaxy Commander Mikhail Ward ]] The Galaxy settled into a garrison position on the occupied worlds of [[Avon]], [[Schuyler]], [[Caripare]], [[Kiamba]] and [[Teniente]].<ref> 'Objective Raids'', p. 34</ref> The Galaxy built one of its main bases on Teniente that accommodated the [[267th Battle (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|267th Battle Cluster]], which engaged targets of opportunity on [[Pesht]] and [[Irece]].<ref> 'Objective Raids'', p. 65</ref> This base was a short-lived outpost on an otherwise [[Clan Nova Cat]] held world.
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[[File:Mikhail Ward.png|150px|right|thumb|Galaxy Commander Mikhail Ward ]] The Galaxy settled into a garrison position on the occupied worlds of [[Avon]], [[Schuyler]], [[Caripare]], [[Kiamba]] and [[Teniente]].<ref> 'Objective Raids'', p. 34</ref> The Galaxy built one of its main bases on Teniente that accommodated the [[267th Battle Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|267th Battle Cluster]], which engaged targets of opportunity on [[Pesht]] and [[Irece]].<ref> 'Objective Raids'', p. 65</ref> This base was a short-lived outpost on an otherwise [[Clan Nova Cat]] held world.
  
 
===Operation Bulldog===
 
===Operation Bulldog===
At the time of [[Operation Bulldog]], Beta's commander Mikhail Ward was the in-theater commander of the entire [[Clan Smoke Jaguar Touman|Jaguar ''touman'']]. He and his Galaxy was gearing up for the renewal of the invasion of the Inner Sphere. The first wave of the assault caught the Jaguars off guard and the [[362nd Assault (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|362nd Assault Cluster]] was easily destroyed on [[Kiamba]].<ref name=TDR-15>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 10–11, 15</ref> As events unfolded the two Guards Clusters fought defensive actions during the second wave before withdrawing to shore up the Jaguar position. This strategy did not please Khan Osis and Ward was relieved of theater command by August 3059. The 267th Battle Cluster was ordered to join [[Hang Mehta|Hang Mehta's]] force for a quick organized counterattack. Ward did not send the entire Cluster, although it was accompanied by Beta's entire naval assets. As the counteroffensive faltered the third wave was unleashed the [[2nd Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Second Jaguar Guards]] were forced to retreat from [[Schuyler]], however Ward and the remaining warriors of the Galaxy were trapped without JumpShips on [[Outer Volta]] and wiped out after bitter and protracted fighting.<ref>''The Dragon Roar'', pp. 46, 58–59</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 41</ref> Elements of the Second Guards and the 267th Battle Cluster retreated with Hang Mehta to Huntress, where the last warriors of Beta Galaxy fell in battle.<ref> ''Era Report: 3062'', p. 62</ref>
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At the time of [[Operation Bulldog]], Beta's commander Mikhail Ward was the in-theater commander of the entire [[Clan Smoke Jaguar Touman|Jaguar ''touman'']]. He and his Galaxy was gearing up for the renewal of the invasion of the Inner Sphere. The first wave of the assault caught the Jaguars off guard and the [[362nd Assault (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|362nd Assault Cluster]] was easily destroyed on [[Kiamba]].<ref name=TDR-15>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 10-11, 15</ref> As events unfolded the two Guards Clusters fought defensive actions during the second wave before withdrawing to shore up the Jaguar position. This strategy did not please Khan Osis and Ward was relieved of theater command by August 3059. The 267th Battle Cluster was ordered to join [[Hang Mehta|Hang Mehta's]] force for a quick organized counterattack. Ward did not send the entire Cluster, although it was accompanied by Beta's entire naval assets. As the counteroffensive faltered the third wave was unleashed the [[2nd Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Second Jaguar Guards]] were forced to retreat from [[Schuyler]], however Ward and the remaining warriors of the Galaxy were trapped without JumpShips on [[Outer Volta]] and wiped out after bitter and protracted fighting.<ref>''The Dragon Roar'', p. 46, 58-9</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 41</ref> Elements of the Second Guards and the 267th Battle Cluster retreated with Hang Mehta to Huntress, where the last warriors of Beta Galaxy fell in battle.<ref> ''Era Report: 3062'', p.62</ref>
  
 
====Wave One====
 
====Wave One====
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====Counterattack====
 
====Counterattack====
*[[Meinacos]] - July 3059, [[267th Battle (Clan Smoke Jaguar)#Counterattack|Full Battle Report]] by the 267th Battle Cluster
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*[[Meinacos]] - July 3059, [[267th Battle Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)#Counterattack|Full Battle Report]] by the 267th Battle Cluster
  
 
====Wave Three====
 
====Wave Three====
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| [[Galaxy Commander]]||[[Cordera Perez]]||304? - [[3050]]<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 56</ref>
 
| [[Galaxy Commander]]||[[Cordera Perez]]||304? - [[3050]]<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 56</ref>
 
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| Galaxy Commander||[[Dietr Osis]]||3050<ref>''Lethal Heritage'', pp. 279–283</ref>
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| Galaxy Commander||[[Dietr Osis]]||3050<ref>''Lethal Heritage'', p. 279-283</ref>
 
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| Galaxy Commander||[[Sarah Weaver]]||3050-[[3051]]<ref>''Era Report: 3052, "Sarah Weaver profile"'', p. 90</ref>
 
| Galaxy Commander||[[Sarah Weaver]]||3050-[[3051]]<ref>''Era Report: 3052, "Sarah Weaver profile"'', p. 90</ref>
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===Ground Forces===
 
===Ground Forces===
====3049–3052====
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====3049-3052====
 
* [[Swath Keshik (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Swath Keshik]]
 
* [[Swath Keshik (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Swath Keshik]]
 
* [[1st Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|1st Jaguar Guards]]
 
* [[1st Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|1st Jaguar Guards]]
 
* [[214th Jaguar Dragoons (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| 214th Jaguar Dragoons]]
 
* [[214th Jaguar Dragoons (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| 214th Jaguar Dragoons]]
 
* [[225th Jaguar Battle (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|225th Jaguar Battle Cluster]]
 
* [[225th Jaguar Battle (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|225th Jaguar Battle Cluster]]
* [[267th Battle (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|267th Battle Cluster]]
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* [[267th Battle Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|267th Battle Cluster]]
 
* [[362nd Assault (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|362nd Assault Cluster]]
 
* [[362nd Assault (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|362nd Assault Cluster]]
  
====3053–3059====
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====3053-3059====
 
* Swath Keshik
 
* Swath Keshik
 
* 1st Jaguar Guards
 
* 1st Jaguar Guards
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* Beta Galaxy was effectively destroyed during [[Operation BULLDOG]], however elements formed part of Hang Mehta's forces on Huntress in 3060.<ref>''Shadows of War'', p. 52</ref>
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* Beta Galaxy was effectively destroyed during [[Operation Bulldog]], however elements formed part of Hang Mehta's forces on Huntress in 3060.<ref> ''Shadows of War'', p.52</ref>
  
* The [[3rd Attack Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Third Attack Cluster]] is credited with being part of beta Galaxy during the attack in Turtle Bay.
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* The [[3rd Attack Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| 3rd Attack Cluster]] is credited with being part of beta Galaxy during the attack in Turtle Bay.
  
* Elements of the Galaxy are portrayed in the computer game ''[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]'' during the Walcott Campaign.
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* Elements of the Galaxy are portrayed in the computer game [[MechWarrior 2]]: Mercenaries during the Walcott Campaign
  
* Beta Galaxy deployed to Luthien in 3052,<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 68</ref> however the listing for this battle in the ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]'' scenario pack lists them as the 44th Jaguar Attack Galaxy and comprising of the:<ref>''Luthien'', p. 27</ref>
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* Beta Galaxy deployed to Luthien in 3052,<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 68</ref> however the listing for this battle in the [[Luthien (scenario pack)]] lists them as the 44th Jaguar Attack Galaxy and comprising of the:<ref>''Luthien'', p. 27</ref>
 
:* [[32nd Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|32nd Jaguar Regulars]]
 
:* [[32nd Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|32nd Jaguar Regulars]]
 
:* [[225th Jaguar Battle (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|225th Jaguar Battle Cluster]]
 
:* [[225th Jaguar Battle (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|225th Jaguar Battle Cluster]]
 
:* [[22nd Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|22nd Jaguar Regulars]]
 
:* [[22nd Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|22nd Jaguar Regulars]]
:* [[43rd Jaguar Battle (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|43rd Jaguar Battle Cluster]]
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:* [[43rd Jaguar Battle Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|43rd Jaguar Battle Cluster]]
  
The association as the 44th Jaguar Attack Galaxy is due to it placement second in the list of three Smoke Jaguar Galaxies listed, the commander is listed a [[Mikhail Ward]]<ref>''Luthien'', pp. 20–27</ref> and the inclusion of the 225th Jaguar Battle Cluster previously identified as belonging to Beta Galaxy.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 64</ref>
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The association as the 44th Jaguar Attack Galaxy is due to it placement second in the list of three Smoke Jaguar Galaxies listed, the commander is listed a [[Mikhail Ward]]<ref>''Luthien'', p. 20-27</ref> and the inclusion of the 225th Jaguar Battle Cluster previously identified as belonging to Beta Galaxy.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 64</ref>
  
 
* On Wolcott the Galaxy is misidentified as the 14th Jaguar Assault Galaxy.<ref>''Luthien'', p. 5</ref>
 
* On Wolcott the Galaxy is misidentified as the 14th Jaguar Assault Galaxy.<ref>''Luthien'', p. 5</ref>
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[ClanTroops]]''
 
* ''[[ClanTroops]]''
* ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]''
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* ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)]]''
 
* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
 
* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Lethal Heritage]]''
 
* ''[[Lethal Heritage]]''
* ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]''
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* ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)]]''
 
* ''[[Shadows of War]]''
 
* ''[[Shadows of War]]''
* ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]''
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* ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)]]''
 
* ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]''
 
* ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]''
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[[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar Commands|Beta Galaxy]]
 
[[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar Commands|Beta Galaxy]]

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