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The Clan Star Adder Touman is the military arm of Clan Star Adder.
Contents
Unit Structure
Clan Star Adder nominally follows the standard Cluster formation, with three OmniMech, one OmniFighter and one Elemental Trinary. However the Star Adders have long favored the type of mobile warfare embodied by 'Mechs, especially heavy and assault 'Mechs configured to inflict maximum damage, with the result being that little thought was usually given to infantry or air assets. Depending on their unit type then some Clusters will have only an Elemental Binary or a Supernova instead, and/or be supported by only a Binary or even just a single Star of fighters. The exact composition of a Cluster then varies between units, though every Cluster includes a Command Star, usually a Nova formation from which the Star Commander can direct his troops. At the Galaxy level each Galaxy Commander has their own Command Trinary with two to three Support Trinaries, mostly conventional artillery.[1]
Second-line Clusters have fewer OmniMechs, which are generally assigned to commanding officers, with the standard heavy BattleMech as the main fighting machine, though some of these will be as old as the Star League itself. On average second-line Clusters will have only a Star or two of fighters and a Binary or Trinary of Elementals. A standard heavy BattleMech is the mainstay of the garrison Clusters. In addition, every Provisional Galaxy has two or three Clusters of conventional armor and infantry assigned to it.[1]
Cluster Type | Information |
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Armored Cavalry Squadrons | These Clusters consist mostly of medium and heavy OmniMechs, with a few Stars of light scouts. Four Stars of aerospace support is the norm. |
Assault Clusters | The backbone of each front-line Galaxy, these units contain heavy and assault OmniMechs. At least one Trinary is made up of faster heavy Omnis such as the Timber Wolf and the Gargoyle. |
Dragoon Clusters | These Clusters are "jack of all trades", equipped for maximum flexibility with a variety of units. |
Cavalier Clusters | OmniMechs of every type are assigned to these Clusters, which balance speed with hitting power. |
Hussar Clusters | Warriors and equipment captured from Clan Burrock mostly populate these Clusters. Fast light and medium OmniMechs are standard, along with a few Stars of fast heavies. |
Guards Clusters | Heavy in weight and moderate in speed, these Clusters have been among the last to receive armored infantry. Several have yet to receive any. |
Gatekeeper Clusters | These are Clan Star Adder's solahma units. Seven currently operate with BattleMechs in the Provisional Galaxies. Additional Clusters operate with vehicles or standard infantry. These Clusters do not contain any Elementals, though aerospace fighters are usually present in standard numbers. |
Sentinel Clusters | These Clusters are standard second line formations. Composition varies widely, though most include a Binary of aerospace fighters. Elementals have recently been assigned to some Clusters. |
Touman Structure
- 3059 - 11 Galaxies - 52 Clusters[2]
- 3067 - 13 Galaxies - 61 Clusters[3]
- 3085 - 12 Galaxies - 42 Clusters[4]
Galaxies
Attached to/Status | Ships |
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Command Keshik | Nygaard Sovetskii Soyuz-class Heavy Cruiser |
Quasar Keshik | Stellar Serpent Aegis-class Heavy Cruiser |
Alpha Galaxy | Sovereign Right McKenna-class Battleship |
Gamma Galaxy | Admiral William S. Preston Black Lion-class Battle Cruiser |
Delta Galaxy | Constantineau Liberator-class Cruiser |
Epsilon Galaxy | Ares's Might Aegis-class Heavy Cruiser |
Alpha Naval Reserve | Absolute Truth Nightlord-class Battleship Exodus Ranger York-class Destroyer |
Beta Naval Reserve | Divine Conquest Sovetskii Soyuz-class Heavy Cruiser Star Fire York-class Destroyer |
Ready Reserve | Exodus Sentinel York-class Destroyer Warlock Lola III-class Destroyer |
On Patrol | Exodus Crusader York-class Destroyer Exodus Avenger York-class Destroyer |
In Drydock | Renown Potemkin-class Troop Cruiser Cameron's Flame Lola III-class Destroyer |
Uniforms and Rank Insignia
Field Uniform
The Star Adder Field Uniform is a combat utility jumpsuit with camouflage appropriate to the condition of the terrain the warrior is in. A patch of the Star Adder insignia is worn on the right shoulder, cluster insignia is on the right, and rank insignia is worn on the right breast and sleeves. Additional harness and belts may be worn based on the wearer's assignment. Mechwarriors and Aerospace Pilots wear a specialized version of the jumpsuit.[5]
Dress Uniform
The Star Adder dress uniform coat and trousers are made from polished black leather, giving the appearance of snakeskin. The coat is cut in an open style, clasped at the neck by a brooch that bears the crest of the wearer's Cluster. Bloodnamed warriors often inscribe their Bloodnames along the brooch's edge. The coat is trimmed in silver and another color denoting the warrior's class: red for Mechwarriors, blue for Aerospace Pilots, Green for Elementals and yellow for standard infantry and combat crews. The trousers have the same vertical cut. A white shirt or blouse is worn underneath the coat. Rank insignia is worn on the right breast. Polished, knee-high black boots round out the uniform. Veterans style their rank insignia from bones or metal retrieved from battle.[5]
Ceremonial Uniform
The ceremonial uniform is the same as the dress uniform, but adds an enameled mask styled after the Star Adder.[5]
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Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Rank | MechWarrior | Aerospace fighter | Elemental | Naval crew |
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Star Commander | ||||
Star Captain | ||||
Star Colonel | ||||
Galaxy Commander | ||||
saKhan | 70px | 70px | 70px | |
Khan | 70px | 70px |