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A '''Cluster''' is a [[Clan]] military formation typically consisting of between three to five [[Binary|Binaries]] and/or [[Trinary|Trinaries]], with an average of four to five Trinaries.<ref name=FMWC12>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 12</ref><ref name=FMCC10>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 10</ref>  The equivalent in most cases to an [[Inner Sphere]] [[regiment]], Clusters are commanded by [[Star Colonel]]s,<ref name=MWGC75>''MechWarrior's Guide to the Clans'', p. 75</ref> often leading their unit from an independent command [[Star]] or [[Nova (unit)|Nova]].<ref name=CBT200>''Classic BattleTech RPG''</ref>  In general Clusters are combined-arms units since fighting at this scale of combat requires an effective mix of forces, though how each Clan organizes their units varies greatly.  On average a "typical" Cluster would consist of two [[OmniMech]] Trinaries, an [[Elemental]] Binary, an [[OmniFighter]] Binary and either a mixed Trinary or a [[Supernova (unit)|Supernova Trinary]].<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/>
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A '''Cluster''' is a [[Clan]] military formation typically consisting of between three to five [[Binary|Binaries]] and/or [[Trinary|Trinaries]], with an average of four to five Trinaries.<ref name=FMWC12>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 12</ref><ref name=FMCC10>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 10</ref>  Clusters fall in size between an [[Inner Sphere]] battalion and [[regiment]], but the Clans regard them as equivalent to regiments as far as prestige and battle honors. Clusters are commanded by [[Star Colonel]]s,<ref name=MWGC75>''MechWarrior's Guide to the Clans'', p. 75</ref> often leading their unit from an independent command [[Star]] or [[Nova (unit)|Nova]].<ref name=CBT200>''Classic BattleTech RPG''</ref>  In general Clusters are combined-arms units since fighting at this scale of combat requires an effective mix of forces, though how each Clan organizes their units varies greatly.  On average a "typical" Cluster would consist of two [[OmniMech]] Trinaries, an [[Elemental]] Binary, an [[OmniFighter]] Binary and either a mixed Trinary or a [[Supernova (unit)|Supernova Trinary]].<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/>
  
 
So-called "pure" Clusters, consisting of Binaries and Trinaries of all one unit type, are less common but not unknown.  Pure 'Mech and fighter Clusters are rare and most cases temporary, though with the latter some Clans do maintain dedicated formations as part of their front-line units, particularly for naval escort.<ref name=FMWC10>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 10</ref><ref name=FMCC8>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 8</ref>  Elemental Clusters are even more rare, formed typically for temporary special assignments, with some Clans assigning an OmniMech to the command Star for transportation purposes.<ref name=FMWC11>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 11</ref><ref name=FMCC9>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 9</ref>  [[Combat Vehicle|Conventional armor]] and [[infantry]] Clusters are virtually unheard-of among the Clans.<ref name=FMWC11/><ref name=FMCC9/>
 
So-called "pure" Clusters, consisting of Binaries and Trinaries of all one unit type, are less common but not unknown.  Pure 'Mech and fighter Clusters are rare and most cases temporary, though with the latter some Clans do maintain dedicated formations as part of their front-line units, particularly for naval escort.<ref name=FMWC10>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 10</ref><ref name=FMCC8>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 8</ref>  Elemental Clusters are even more rare, formed typically for temporary special assignments, with some Clans assigning an OmniMech to the command Star for transportation purposes.<ref name=FMWC11>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 11</ref><ref name=FMCC9>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 9</ref>  [[Combat Vehicle|Conventional armor]] and [[infantry]] Clusters are virtually unheard-of among the Clans.<ref name=FMWC11/><ref name=FMCC9/>

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Map Designation of a Clan Cluster

Description

A Cluster is a Clan military formation typically consisting of between three to five Binaries and/or Trinaries, with an average of four to five Trinaries.[1][2] Clusters fall in size between an Inner Sphere battalion and regiment, but the Clans regard them as equivalent to regiments as far as prestige and battle honors. Clusters are commanded by Star Colonels,[3] often leading their unit from an independent command Star or Nova.[4] In general Clusters are combined-arms units since fighting at this scale of combat requires an effective mix of forces, though how each Clan organizes their units varies greatly. On average a "typical" Cluster would consist of two OmniMech Trinaries, an Elemental Binary, an OmniFighter Binary and either a mixed Trinary or a Supernova Trinary.[1][2]

So-called "pure" Clusters, consisting of Binaries and Trinaries of all one unit type, are less common but not unknown. Pure 'Mech and fighter Clusters are rare and most cases temporary, though with the latter some Clans do maintain dedicated formations as part of their front-line units, particularly for naval escort.[5][6] Elemental Clusters are even more rare, formed typically for temporary special assignments, with some Clans assigning an OmniMech to the command Star for transportation purposes.[7][8] Conventional armor and infantry Clusters are virtually unheard-of among the Clans.[7][8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 12
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 10
  3. ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to the Clans, p. 75
  4. ↑ Classic BattleTech RPG
  5. ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 10
  6. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 8
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 11
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 9

Bibliography

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