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The '''Clan Steel Viper Touman''' was the military arm of [[Clan Steel Viper]].
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The '''Clan Steel Viper ''touman''''' was the military arm of [[Clan Steel Viper]].
  
 
==Unit Structure==
 
==Unit Structure==
 
Most front-line [[Cluster]]s conformed to the standard [[Clan]] doctrine of three [[OmniMech]], one [[Elemental]] and one [[OmniFighter]] [[Trinary]].  Medium and heavy-weight 'Mechs comprise most of these 'Mech assets, with light and assault 'Mechs restricted to specialist units.  However, though they field the same number of aerospace fighters as other Clans, Steel Viper aerospace [[Point]]s contain only one fighter rather than the standard two, and proportionally a large number are assigned escort duty to [[WarShip]]s and other spacecraft.  This leaves ground units much more vulnerable to air assaults than other Clan units.<ref name=WC138>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 138</ref>
 
Most front-line [[Cluster]]s conformed to the standard [[Clan]] doctrine of three [[OmniMech]], one [[Elemental]] and one [[OmniFighter]] [[Trinary]].  Medium and heavy-weight 'Mechs comprise most of these 'Mech assets, with light and assault 'Mechs restricted to specialist units.  However, though they field the same number of aerospace fighters as other Clans, Steel Viper aerospace [[Point]]s contain only one fighter rather than the standard two, and proportionally a large number are assigned escort duty to [[WarShip]]s and other spacecraft.  This leaves ground units much more vulnerable to air assaults than other Clan units.<ref name=WC138>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 138</ref>
  
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Second-line Clusters vary their composition based on their specialist role. Fang Clusters deploy three BattleMech Trinaries and a conventional [[infantry]] Trinary while Phalanx Clusters reverse this by deploying three infantry Trinaries and one 'Mech. Legion Clusters deploy two each of 'Mech and conventional infantry, and all three include an aerospace Trinary.  This willingness to use non-[[solahma]] conventional infantry is unique among the Clans, though for the most part these forces are little seen outside garrison Clusters.  While [[combat vehicles]] are also used by second-line clusters, they are less common.<ref name=WC138/>
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Second-line Clusters vary their composition based on their specialist role. Fang Clusters deploy three BattleMech Trinaries and a conventional [[infantry]] Trinary while Phalanx Clusters reverse this by deploying three infantry Trinaries and one 'Mech. Legion Clusters deploy two each of 'Mech and conventional infantry, and all three include an Aerospace Trinary.  This willingness to use non-''[[solahma]]'' conventional infantry is unique among the Clans, though for the most part these forces are little seen outside garrison Clusters.  While [[combat vehicles]] are also used by second-line Clusters, they are less common.<ref name=WC138/>
  
 
Another unique feature is all Steel Viper warriors are [[trueborn]]; even second-line units are composed of truebirth warriors who simply did not test well during their final [[Trial of Position]].<ref name=WC138/>
 
Another unique feature is all Steel Viper warriors are [[trueborn]]; even second-line units are composed of truebirth warriors who simply did not test well during their final [[Trial of Position]].<ref name=WC138/>
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| Krait
 
| Krait
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| Assault Star (Heavy to Assault 'Mechs)  
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| Assault Star (heavy to assault 'Mechs)
 
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| Boa
 
| Boa
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| Battle Star (Medium to Heavy 'Mechs)  
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| Battle Star (medium to heavy 'Mechs)
 
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| Mamba
 
| Mamba
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| Striker Star (Light to Medium 'Mechs)  
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| Striker Star (light to medium 'Mechs)
 
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| Rattler
 
| Rattler
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| Reinforced Star (Five [[OmniMechs]] and Five Elemental [[Point]]s)  
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| Reinforced Star (Five [[OmniMechs]] and Five Elemental [[Point]]s)
 
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| Cobra
 
| Cobra
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| Viper
 
| Viper
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| Conventional Infantry Star  
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| Conventional Infantry Star
 
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| Asp
 
| Asp
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| Vehicle Star  
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| Vehicle Star
 
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| Molt
 
| Molt
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| Ad-hoc Combined-Arms Star  
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| Ad hoc Combined-Arms Star
 
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| Head
 
| Head
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| Command Star  
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| Command Star
 
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==Touman Structure==
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==''Touman'' Structure==
  
 
===Former Galaxies===
 
===Former Galaxies===
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All Steel Viper Galaxy's underwent a strategic reorganisation in [[3068]] when the new Rattle Clusters were introduced. Veteran Clusters from several Galaxies were removed to form Omicron Galaxy, and replaced in their old Galaxy by a Rattle Cluster.<ref name=WoR41>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 41</ref> The Steel Viper Touman would meet its end, in 3075 after being discovered as the only remaining clan who had been "[[Invader_Clans|tainted]]" by their contact in the Inner Sphere. ilKhan Brett Andrews' actions in the Clan Council only hastened the Steel Viper's fate as the remaining home clans had effectively destroyed the Touman and razed their capital. The destruction of the touman would mark the end the Wars of Reaving.  
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All Steel Viper Galaxies underwent a strategic reorganization in [[3068]] when the new Rattle Clusters were introduced. Veteran Clusters from several Galaxies were removed to form Omicron Galaxy, and replaced in their old Galaxy by a Rattle Cluster.<ref name=WoR41>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 41</ref> The Steel Viper ''touman'' would meet its end, in 3075 after being discovered as the only remaining Clan who had been "[[Invader_Clans|tainted]]" by their contact in the Inner Sphere. IlKhan Brett Andrews' actions in the Clan Council only hastened the Steel Vipers' fate as the remaining home Clans had effectively destroyed the ''touman'' and razed their capital. The destruction of the ''touman'' would mark the end the Wars of Reaving.
  
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====Triasch Kehsik====
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====Triasch Keshik====
  
 
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|width='300px'|'''3051-52'''<br />[[1st Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|1st Viper Guards]]<br />[[4th Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|4th Viper Guards]]<br />[[250th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|250th Assault Cluster]]<br />[[333rd Combat Assault Cluster (Clan Steel Viper)|333rd Combat Assault Cluster]]<br/>[[400th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|400th Assault Cluster]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3051-52'''<br />[[1st Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|1st Viper Guards]]<br />[[4th Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|4th Viper Guards]]<br />[[250th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|250th Assault Cluster]]<br />[[333rd Combat Assault Cluster (Clan Steel Viper)|333rd Combat Assault Cluster]]<br/>[[400th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|400th Assault Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3060'''<br />[[Triasch Keshik (Clan Steel Viper)|Triasch Keshik]]<br />1st Viper Guards<br />[[2nd Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|2nd Viper Guards]]<br />4th Viper Guards<br />400th Assault Cluster<br /> [[Alpha Solahma (Clan Steel Viper)|Alpha Solahma Cluster]]<br />[[Alpha Newt (Clan Steel Viper)|Alpha Newt Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3060'''<br />[[Triasch Keshik (Clan Steel Viper)|Triasch Keshik]]<br />1st Viper Guards<br />[[2nd Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|2nd Viper Guards]]<br />4th Viper Guards<br />400th Assault Cluster<br /> [[Alpha Solahma (Clan Steel Viper)|Alpha ''Solahma'' Cluster]]<br />[[Alpha Newt (Clan Steel Viper)|Alpha Newt Cluster]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />1st Viper Guards<br />2nd Viper Guards<br />400th Assault Cluster<br />Alpha Newt Cluster
 
|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />1st Viper Guards<br />2nd Viper Guards<br />400th Assault Cluster<br />Alpha Newt Cluster
 
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|-
 
|-
 
|width='200px'|[[Image:Svbeta.png]]
 
|width='200px'|[[Image:Svbeta.png]]
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|width='300px'|'''3051-3053'''<br />[[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]]<br />[[126th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|126th Striker Cluster]] <br />[[104th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|104th Assault Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3051-3053'''<br />[[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]]<br />[[126th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|126th Striker Cluster]]<br />[[104th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|104th Assault Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3059'''<br />Viper Fusiliers<br />126th Striker Cluster <br />[[195th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|195th Striker Cluster]]<br />[[233rd Battle (Clan Steel Viper)|233rd Battle Cluster]] <br />[[9th Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|9th Viper Guards]] <br />[[Beta Newt (Clan Steel Viper)|Beta Newt Trinary]]
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|width='300px'|'''3059'''<br />Viper Fusiliers<br />126th Striker Cluster<br />[[195th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|195th Striker Cluster]]<br />[[233rd Battle (Clan Steel Viper)|233rd Battle Cluster]]<br />[[9th Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|9th Viper Guards]]<br />[[Beta Newt (Clan Steel Viper)|Beta Newt Trinary]]
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|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />[[Steel Fang Strike Star]]<br />Viper Fusiliers<br />126th Striker Cluster<br />195th Striker Cluster <br />233rd Battle Cluster<br />Beta Newt Cluster
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|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />[[Steel Fang Strike Star]]<br />Viper Fusiliers<br />126th Striker Cluster<br />195th Striker Cluster<br />233rd Battle Cluster<br />Beta Newt Cluster
 
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|width='200px'|[[Image:Svgamma.png|130px]]
 
|width='200px'|[[Image:Svgamma.png|130px]]
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|width='300px'|'''3053-3061'''<br />[[423rd Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|423rd Assault Cluster]] <br />[[428th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|428th Assault Cluster]] <br />[[51st Battle (Clan Steel Viper)|51st Battle Cluster]] <br />[[94th Battle (Clan Steel Viper)|94th Battle Cluster]] <br />[[57th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|57th Striker Cluster]]  
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|width='300px'|'''3053-3061'''<br />[[423rd Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|423rd Assault Cluster]]<br />[[428th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|428th Assault Cluster]]<br />[[51st Battle (Clan Steel Viper)|51st Battle Cluster]]<br />[[94th Battle (Clan Steel Viper)|94th Battle Cluster]]<br />[[57th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|57th Striker Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3062-3067'''<br />423rd Assault Cluster <br />428th Assault Cluster<br />94th Battle Cluster<br />57th Striker Cluster<br />[[Gamma Cluster (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3062-3067'''<br />423rd Assault Cluster<br />428th Assault Cluster<br />94th Battle Cluster<br />57th Striker Cluster<br />[[Gamma Cluster (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Cluster]]
 
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|width='200px'|[[Image:Svdelta.png]]
 
|width='200px'|[[Image:Svdelta.png]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3052'''<br />[[51st Battle (Clan Steel Viper)|51st Battle Cluster]]<br />[[61st Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|61st Striker Cluster]]<br />[[93rd Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|93rd Assault Cluster]]<br/>[[202nd Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|202nd Striker Cluster]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3052'''<br />[[51st Battle (Clan Steel Viper)|51st Battle Cluster]]<br />[[61st Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|61st Striker Cluster]]<br />[[93rd Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|93rd Assault Cluster]]<br/>[[202nd Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|202nd Striker Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3059'''<br />61st Striker Cluster<br />93rd Assault Cluster<br />[[104th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|104th Assault Cluster]]  
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|width='300px'|'''3059'''<br />61st Striker Cluster<br />93rd Assault Cluster<br />[[104th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|104th Assault Cluster]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />61st Striker Cluster<br />93rd Assault Cluster<br />104th Assault Cluster<br />[[Steel Coil Patrol Star]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />61st Striker Cluster<br />93rd Assault Cluster<br />104th Assault Cluster<br />[[Steel Coil Patrol Star]]
 
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Nu Galaxy
 
! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Nu Galaxy
 
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|width='200px'|[[Image:Svnu.png ]]
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|width='200px'|[[Image:Svnu.png]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3059-3067'''<br />[[14th Viper Regulars (Clan Steel Viper)|14th Viper Regulars]]<br />[[17th Viper Regulars (Clan Steel Viper)|17th Viper Regulars]]<br />[[131st Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|131st Phalanx]]<br />[[29th Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|29th Fang]]<br />[[33rd Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|33rd Phalanx]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3059-3067'''<br />[[14th Viper Regulars (Clan Steel Viper)|14th Viper Regulars]]<br />[[17th Viper Regulars (Clan Steel Viper)|17th Viper Regulars]]<br />[[131st Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|131st Phalanx]]<br />[[29th Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|29th Fang]]<br />[[33rd Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|33rd Phalanx]]
 
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|width='200px'|[[Image:Svzeta.png|130px]]
 
|width='200px'|[[Image:Svzeta.png|130px]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3052'''<br />[[2nd Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|2nd Fang]]<br />[[38th Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|38th Phalanx]]<br />[[71st Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|71st Phalanx]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3052'''<br />[[2nd Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|2nd Fang]]<br />[[38th Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|38th Phalanx]]<br />[[71st Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|71st Phalanx]]
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|width='300px'|'''3054-3067'''<br />[[1st Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|1st Fang]]<br />2nd Fang<br />38th Phalanx<br />71st Phalanx  
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|width='300px'|'''3054-3067'''<br />[[1st Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|1st Fang]]<br />2nd Fang<br />38th Phalanx<br />71st Phalanx
 
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Omicron Galaxy
 
! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Omicron Galaxy
 
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|width='200px'|[[Image:Clan Steel Viper.jpg|110px]]
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|width='200px'|[[Image:Clan Steel Viper logo.png|110px]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3068-3072'''<br />''Unknown''
 
|width='300px'|'''3068-3072'''<br />''Unknown''
 
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|width='200px'|[[Image:Svomega.png]]
 
|width='200px'|[[Image:Svomega.png]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3054-3059'''<br />[[9th Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|9th Fang]]<br />[[10th Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|10th Fang]]<br />[[80th Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|80th Fang]]<br />[[167th Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|167th Phalanx]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3054-3059'''<br />[[9th Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|9th Fang]]<br />[[10th Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|10th Fang]]<br />[[80th Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|80th Fang]]<br />[[167th Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|167th Phalanx]]
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|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />10th Fang <br />80th Fang<br />167th Fang<br />[[144th Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|144th Phalanx]]<br />[[83rd Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|83rd Fang]]
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|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />10th Fang<br />80th Fang<br />167th Fang<br />[[144th Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|144th Phalanx]]<br />[[83rd Fang (Clan Steel Viper)|83rd Fang]]
 
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|}
  
 
==Naval Assets==
 
==Naval Assets==
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===3067<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 67, "Naval Assets"</ref>===
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{{main|Clan Steel Viper Naval Forces}}
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* ''[[Pride of New Kent]]'' ''[[Carrack]]-class
 
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* ''[[Coiled Serpent]] ''[[Vincent]]''-class
 
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* ''[[Constrictor]] ''[[Whirlwind]]''-class
 
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* ''[[Snake in the Grass]] ''Whirlwind-class''
 
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* ''[[Martial Legacy]]'' ''[[Essex]]''-class
 
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* ''[[Snake Pit]] ''[[Lola III]]''-class
 
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* ''[[Anaconda]] ''Lola III-class''
 
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* ''[[Steel Python]]'' ''[[Aegis]]''-class
 
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* ''[[Snake Leader]]'' ''[[Congress]]''-class;
 
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* ''[[Sanra  Mercer (Sovetskii Soyuz)|Sanra Mercer]]'' ''[[Sovetskii  Soyuz]]''-class
 
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* ''[[Zalman's  Endeavor]]'' ''[[Cameron (WarShip)|Cameron]]-class
 
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* ''[[Ophidian]] ''[[Potemkin]]''-class
 
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* ''[[Serpentes]]'' ''Potemkin''-class
 
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* ''[[Dark Asp]]'' ''[[Nightlord]]''-class
 
  
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===3070===
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After years of losses, the Steel Vipers were the leading Clan in the chaos of the [[Wars of Reaving]]. At their Annihilation, the Steel Vipers maintained the following WarShips:
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* ''[[Perigard Zalman (Leviathan)|Perigard Zalman]]''   ''[[Leviathan (Battleship)#Variants|Leviathan Prime]]''-class
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* ''[[Snake Leader]]'', ''[[Congress]]''-class Frigate - ''flagship''
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* ''[[Garlon]]'', ''Congress''-class Frigate
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* ''[[Constrictor]]'', ''[[Whirlwind]]''-class Destroyer
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* ''[[Snake Pit]]'', ''[[Lola III]]''-class Destroyer
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* ''[[Anaconda]]'', ''Lola III''-class Destroyer
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<ref name="WORp150+">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 150-151, "Focused Aggression"</ref>
  
 
== Uniforms and Rank Insignia ==
 
== Uniforms and Rank Insignia ==
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'''Battle Dress Uniform'''
 
'''Battle Dress Uniform'''
  
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The Viper uniform consist of a gray-blue, form-fitting bodysuit. A coif-like hood extends the suit's protection to include the head, but many warriors choose not to wear it. Unfortunately, the hood cannot be worn with a neurohelmet.<ref>Field Manual: Warden Clans - Clan Steel Viper Uniforms, p.141 </ref>
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The Viper uniform consist of a gray-blue, form-fitting bodysuit. A coif-like hood extends the suit's protection to include the head, but many warriors choose not to wear it. Unfortunately, the hood cannot be worn with a neurohelmet.<ref name=FMWCp141>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 141: Clan Steel Viper Uniforms</ref>
  
 
'''Combat Dress Uniforms'''
 
'''Combat Dress Uniforms'''
  
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Mechwarriors wear boots, gauntlets, and a cool vest over the bodysuit. Others would replace the bodysuit with shorts and T-shirt.
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MechWarriors wear boots, gauntlets, and a cool vest over the bodysuit. Others would replace the bodysuit with shorts and T-shirt.
  
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Aerospace Fighters wear a g-suit and spacesuit over the bodysuit. Boots and gauntlets complete the uniform.
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Aerospace pilots wear a G-suit and spacesuit over the bodysuit. Boots and gauntlets complete the uniform.
  
 
Clan Elementals wear mesh with black boots and gauntlets.
 
Clan Elementals wear mesh with black boots and gauntlets.
  
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Conventional Infantry wear a bodysuit with black boots, gauntlets, with a green armored vest and two-tone over-trousers that contain large hip pockets for ammunition and other equipment. A green snake-like helmet completes the uniform.<ref>Field Manual: Warden Clans - Clan Steel Viper Uniforms, p.141 </ref>
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Conventional Infantry wear a bodysuit with black boots, gauntlets, with a green armored vest and two-tone overtrousers that contain large hip pockets for ammunition and other equipment. A green snake-like helmet completes the uniform.<ref name=FMWCp141 />
  
 
'''Dress Uniform'''
 
'''Dress Uniform'''
  
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The dress uniform is a lightweight double-breasted jacket and trousers woven from a synthetic material that shimmers everytime the wearer moves. Broad green stripes run along the outside of the legs and arms, and thin green piping runs across the shoulders and around the front panel of the jacket. Knee-high black boots, a black belt and black gloves complete the outfit. Bloodnamed warriors wear a cape of the same material.<ref>Field Manual: Warden Clans - Clan Steel Viper Uniforms, p.141 </ref>
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The dress uniform is a lightweight double-breasted jacket and trousers woven from a synthetic material that shimmers every time the wearer moves. Broad green stripes run along the outside of the legs and arms, and thin green piping runs across the shoulders and around the front panel of the jacket. Knee-high black boots, a black belt and black gloves complete the outfit. Bloodnamed warriors wear a cape of the same material.<ref name=FMWCp141 />
  
 
'''Ceremonial Uniform'''
 
'''Ceremonial Uniform'''
  
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The ceremonial uniform is the similar to the dress uniform, but is made with steel viper skin. A full-length snakeskin cloak replaces the half-cape. An enameled mask, shaped like the steel viper's head with the fangs framing the wearers face, completes the face. Members of the Viper Clan Council and Bloodnamed house wear a thick rolled collar that simulates the size and marks of the viper.<ref>Field Manual: Warden Clans - Clan Steel Viper Uniforms, p.141 </ref>
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The ceremonial uniform is the similar to the dress uniform, but is made with steel viper skin. A full-length snakeskin cloak replaces the half-cape. An enameled mask, shaped like a steel viper's head with the fangs framing the wearer's face, completes the face. Members of the Viper Clan Council and Bloodnamed house wear a thick rolled collar that simulates the size and marks of the viper.<ref name=FMWCp141 />
  
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
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[[Category:Military Organizations]]

Latest revision as of 15:02, 26 January 2024

The Clan Steel Viper touman was the military arm of Clan Steel Viper.

Unit Structure[edit]

Most front-line Clusters conformed to the standard Clan doctrine of three OmniMech, one Elemental and one OmniFighter Trinary. Medium and heavy-weight 'Mechs comprise most of these 'Mech assets, with light and assault 'Mechs restricted to specialist units. However, though they field the same number of aerospace fighters as other Clans, Steel Viper aerospace Points contain only one fighter rather than the standard two, and proportionally a large number are assigned escort duty to WarShips and other spacecraft. This leaves ground units much more vulnerable to air assaults than other Clan units.[1]

Second-line Clusters vary their composition based on their specialist role. Fang Clusters deploy three BattleMech Trinaries and a conventional infantry Trinary while Phalanx Clusters reverse this by deploying three infantry Trinaries and one 'Mech. Legion Clusters deploy two each of 'Mech and conventional infantry, and all three include an Aerospace Trinary. This willingness to use non-solahma conventional infantry is unique among the Clans, though for the most part these forces are little seen outside garrison Clusters. While combat vehicles are also used by second-line Clusters, they are less common.[1]

Another unique feature is all Steel Viper warriors are trueborn; even second-line units are composed of truebirth warriors who simply did not test well during their final Trial of Position.[1]

The Steel Vipers also maintain specialist Star formations which are almost all "pure" unit types, the exception being Rattler and Molt Stars.[1]

Type Information
Krait Assault Star (heavy to assault 'Mechs)
Boa Battle Star (medium to heavy 'Mechs)
Mamba Striker Star (light to medium 'Mechs)
Rattler Reinforced Star (Five OmniMechs and Five Elemental Points)
Cobra Elemental Star
Adder Aerospace Star
Viper Conventional Infantry Star
Asp Vehicle Star
Molt Ad hoc Combined-Arms Star
Head Command Star

Touman Structure[edit]

Former Galaxies[edit]

All Steel Viper Galaxies underwent a strategic reorganization in 3068 when the new Rattle Clusters were introduced. Veteran Clusters from several Galaxies were removed to form Omicron Galaxy, and replaced in their old Galaxy by a Rattle Cluster.[2] The Steel Viper touman would meet its end, in 3075 after being discovered as the only remaining Clan who had been "tainted" by their contact in the Inner Sphere. IlKhan Brett Andrews' actions in the Clan Council only hastened the Steel Vipers' fate as the remaining home Clans had effectively destroyed the touman and razed their capital. The destruction of the touman would mark the end the Wars of Reaving.

Triasch Keshik[edit]

Triasch Keshik
3052-3058
Triasch Keshik
Steel Viper Naval Reserve 		3067
Triasch Keshik
Steel Viper Naval Reserve

Alpha Galaxy (Steel Viper Galaxy)[edit]

Main article: Alpha Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Alpha Galaxy
Svalpha.png 3051-52
1st Viper Guards
4th Viper Guards
250th Assault Cluster
333rd Combat Assault Cluster
400th Assault Cluster 		3060
Triasch Keshik
1st Viper Guards
2nd Viper Guards
4th Viper Guards
400th Assault Cluster
Alpha Solahma Cluster
Alpha Newt Cluster 		3067
1st Viper Guards
2nd Viper Guards
400th Assault Cluster
Alpha Newt Cluster

Beta Galaxy (Steel Fangs Galaxy)[edit]

Main article: Beta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Beta Galaxy
Svbeta.png 3051-3053
Viper Fusiliers
126th Striker Cluster
104th Assault Cluster 		3059
Viper Fusiliers
126th Striker Cluster
195th Striker Cluster
233rd Battle Cluster
9th Viper Guards
Beta Newt Trinary 		3067
Steel Fang Strike Star
Viper Fusiliers
126th Striker Cluster
195th Striker Cluster
233rd Battle Cluster
Beta Newt Cluster

Gamma Galaxy (Striking Serpent Galaxy)[edit]

Main article: Gamma Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Gamma Galaxy
Svgamma.png 3053-3061
423rd Assault Cluster
428th Assault Cluster
51st Battle Cluster
94th Battle Cluster
57th Striker Cluster 		3062-3067
423rd Assault Cluster
428th Assault Cluster
94th Battle Cluster
57th Striker Cluster
Gamma Cluster

Delta Galaxy (The Fer-De-Lance Galaxy)[edit]

Main article: Delta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Delta Galaxy
Svdelta.png 3052
51st Battle Cluster
61st Striker Cluster
93rd Assault Cluster
202nd Striker Cluster 		3059
61st Striker Cluster
93rd Assault Cluster
104th Assault Cluster 		3067
61st Striker Cluster
93rd Assault Cluster
104th Assault Cluster
Steel Coil Patrol Star

Nu Galaxy (Buto Galaxy)[edit]

Main article: Nu Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Nu Galaxy
Svnu.png 3059-3067
14th Viper Regulars
17th Viper Regulars
131st Phalanx
29th Fang
33rd Phalanx

Zeta Galaxy[edit]

Main article: Zeta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Zeta Galaxy
Svzeta.png 3052
2nd Fang
38th Phalanx
71st Phalanx 		3054-3067
1st Fang
2nd Fang
38th Phalanx
71st Phalanx

Omicron Galaxy[edit]

Main article: Omicron Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Omicron Galaxy
Clan Steel Viper logo.png 3068-3072
Unknown

Rho Galaxy[edit]

Main article: Rho Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Rho Galaxy
Svrho.png 3054-3067
5th Legion
3rd Fang
4th Fang
141st Phalanx
164th Phalanx

Chi Galaxy[edit]

Main article: Chi Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Chi Galaxy
Svchi.png 3054-3067
1st Legion
5th Viper Regulars
11th Viper Regulars

Psi Galaxy[edit]

Main article: Psi Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Psi Galaxy
Svpsi.png 3054
144th Phalanx
165th Phalanx
 3059-3065
144th Phalanx
165th Phalanx
83rd Fang

Omega Galaxy[edit]

Main article: Omega Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)
Omega Galaxy
Svomega.png 3054-3059
9th Fang
10th Fang
80th Fang
167th Phalanx 		3067
10th Fang
80th Fang
167th Fang
144th Phalanx
83rd Fang

Naval Assets[edit]

Main article: Clan Steel Viper Naval Forces

After years of losses, the Steel Vipers were the leading Clan in the chaos of the Wars of Reaving. At their Annihilation, the Steel Vipers maintained the following WarShips:

[3]

Uniforms and Rank Insignia[edit]

Battle Dress Uniform

The Viper uniform consist of a gray-blue, form-fitting bodysuit. A coif-like hood extends the suit's protection to include the head, but many warriors choose not to wear it. Unfortunately, the hood cannot be worn with a neurohelmet.[4]

Combat Dress Uniforms

MechWarriors wear boots, gauntlets, and a cool vest over the bodysuit. Others would replace the bodysuit with shorts and T-shirt.

Aerospace pilots wear a G-suit and spacesuit over the bodysuit. Boots and gauntlets complete the uniform.

Clan Elementals wear mesh with black boots and gauntlets.

Conventional Infantry wear a bodysuit with black boots, gauntlets, with a green armored vest and two-tone overtrousers that contain large hip pockets for ammunition and other equipment. A green snake-like helmet completes the uniform.[4]

Dress Uniform

The dress uniform is a lightweight double-breasted jacket and trousers woven from a synthetic material that shimmers every time the wearer moves. Broad green stripes run along the outside of the legs and arms, and thin green piping runs across the shoulders and around the front panel of the jacket. Knee-high black boots, a black belt and black gloves complete the outfit. Bloodnamed warriors wear a cape of the same material.[4]

Ceremonial Uniform

The ceremonial uniform is the similar to the dress uniform, but is made with steel viper skin. A full-length snakeskin cloak replaces the half-cape. An enameled mask, shaped like a steel viper's head with the fangs framing the wearer's face, completes the face. Members of the Viper Clan Council and Bloodnamed house wear a thick rolled collar that simulates the size and marks of the viper.[4]

Military Rank Insignia
Uniform Rank Insignia Point Rank Point Insignia
[[]]
Point Commander SteelViper-PointCommander.png Point 1 SteelViper-Point1.png
Star Commander SteelViper-StarCommander.png Point 2 SteelViper-Point2.png
Star Captain SteelViper-StarCaptain.png Point 3 SteelViper-Point3.png
Star Colonel SteelViper-StarColonel.png Point 4 SteelViper-Point4.png
Galaxy Commander SteelViper-GalaxyCommander.png Point 5 SteelViper-Point5.png
Khan SteelViper-Khan.png

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 138
  2. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 41
  3. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 150-151, "Focused Aggression"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 141: Clan Steel Viper Uniforms

Bibliography[edit]

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