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The '''Diamond Skate''' (originally known as the '''Emerald Keshik''') was the command unit of [[Clan Diamond Shark|Clan Diamond Shark's]] [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Alpha Galaxy]] from its early years until that Clan's reformation as Clan Sea Fox in [[3100]].  
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The '''Diamond Skate''' (originally known as the '''Emerald Keshik''') was the command unit of [[Clan Diamond Shark|Clan Diamond Shark's]] [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Alpha Galaxy]] from its early years until that Clan's reformation as Clan Sea Fox in [[3100]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Early Years===
 
===Early Years===
The Emerald Keshik fought on [[Babylon]] during [[Operation Klondike]], where the unit took the rebel stronghold of Hammurabi.<ref name=FMWC68>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 68, "Diamond Skate Profile"</ref>
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The Emerald Keshik fought on [[Babylon]] during [[Operation Klondike]], where the unit took the rebel stronghold of Hammurabi.<ref name=FMWC68>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 68: "Diamond Skate Profile"</ref>
  
 
===[[Operation Revival]]===
 
===[[Operation Revival]]===
The Command [[Trinary]] of the Diamond Skate, led by [[Khan]] [[Ian Hawker]] accompanied the initial invading force to the [[Inner Sphere]] and took part in the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] conquest of the [[Periphery]] world of [[Last Chance]].<ref name=FMWC68/>
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The Command [[Trinary]] of the Diamond Skate, led by [[Khan]] [[Ian Hawker]] accompanied the initial invading force to the [[Inner Sphere]] and took part in the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] conquest of the [[Periphery]] world of [[Last Chance]] against the second battalion of [[Redjack Ryan]].<ref name=SBJF23>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 23: "Conquest of the Periphery"</ref><ref name=FMWC68/>
  
 
====Tukayyid====
 
====Tukayyid====
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===Jihad Era===
 
===Jihad Era===
In [[3079]] the Diamond Skate were stationed on [[Itabaiana]].<ref name=FR:Cp8>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 8, "Clan Diamond Shark - Deployment Status"</ref>
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In [[3079]] the Diamond Skate were stationed on [[Itabaiana]].<ref name=FR:Cp8>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 8: "Clan Diamond Shark - Deployment Status"</ref>
  
 
===Dark Age===
 
===Dark Age===
In [[3085]] the Diamond Skate were stationed on [[Twycross]] with the rest of Alpha Galaxy.<ref name=FM3085>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 124, "Clan Diamond Shark - Deployment Status"</ref>
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In [[3085]] the Diamond Skate were stationed on [[Twycross]] with the rest of Alpha Galaxy.<ref name=FM3085>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 124: "Clan Diamond Shark - Deployment Status"</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The unit is skilled to discover weak spots in the battle line of their opponents. When the time is right the warrior increase their pressure against this spot to break the enemy formation.  Because the unit is the lead command of the entire touman the Cluster will never retreat or surrender.<ref name=FMWC68/>
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The unit is skilled to discover weak spots in the battle line of their opponents. When the time is right the warrior increase their pressure against this spot to break the enemy formation.  Because the unit is the lead command of the entire ''[[Touman]]'' the Cluster will never retreat or surrender.<ref name=FMWC68/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
===3061-3079===
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===3061===
 
'''Diamond Skate''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMWC68/><ref name=FR:Cp8/>
 
'''Diamond Skate''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMWC68/><ref name=FR:Cp8/>
* 6 Trinaries, including:
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:CO: Galaxy Commander Khan Barbara Sennet <ref name=FMWC68/>
** 1 Command Trinary (includes a [[Strategic Command Star]])
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:* 6 Trinaries, including:
** 1 Light to Medium Aerospace Trinary
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::* 1 Command Trinary (includes a [[Strategic Command Star]])
** 2 [[Supernova]] Trinaries  
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::* 1 Light to Medium Aerospace Trinary
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::* 2 [[Supernova]] Trinaries
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: Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Strana Mechty]].<ref name=FMWC162>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 162</ref>
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===3079===
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'''The Diamond Skate ''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="frc8">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 8</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Itabaiana]].<ref name="frc8"/>
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
 
'''Diamond Skate''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085/>
 
'''Diamond Skate''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085/>
 
* Unit strength at 105% and fully equipped with OmniMechs.
 
* Unit strength at 105% and fully equipped with OmniMechs.
 
==Notes==
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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<references />
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
*''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
*''[[Field Report: Clans]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: Clans]]''
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[[Category:Clan Diamond Shark Commands|Skate, Diamond]]
 
[[Category:Clan Diamond Shark Commands|Skate, Diamond]]

Latest revision as of 12:01, 20 April 2023

Clan Diamond Shark.jpg
Clan Command Cluster
Formed pre–Operation Klondike
Disbanded c. 3100
Nickname Diamond Skate
Affiliation Clan Diamond Shark
Parent Command Alpha Galaxy

The Diamond Skate (originally known as the Emerald Keshik) was the command unit of Clan Diamond Shark's Alpha Galaxy from its early years until that Clan's reformation as Clan Sea Fox in 3100.

History[edit]

Early Years[edit]

The Emerald Keshik fought on Babylon during Operation Klondike, where the unit took the rebel stronghold of Hammurabi.[1]

Operation Revival[edit]

The Command Trinary of the Diamond Skate, led by Khan Ian Hawker accompanied the initial invading force to the Inner Sphere and took part in the Jade Falcon conquest of the Periphery world of Last Chance against the second battalion of Redjack Ryan.[2][1]

Tukayyid[edit]


Jihad Era[edit]

In 3079 the Diamond Skate were stationed on Itabaiana.[3]

Dark Age[edit]

In 3085 the Diamond Skate were stationed on Twycross with the rest of Alpha Galaxy.[4]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Diamond Skate
Khan Ian Hawker Operation Revival
Khan Barbara Sennet 3061[1]
Khan Naomi Nagasawa 3085[4]

Tactics[edit]

The unit is skilled to discover weak spots in the battle line of their opponents. When the time is right the warrior increase their pressure against this spot to break the enemy formation. Because the unit is the lead command of the entire Touman the Cluster will never retreat or surrender.[1]

Composition History[edit]

3061[edit]

Diamond Skate (Elite/Fanatical)[1][3]

CO: Galaxy Commander Khan Barbara Sennet [1]
  • 6 Trinaries, including:
Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Strana Mechty.[5]

3079[edit]

The Diamond Skate (Elite/Fanatical)[6]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Itabaiana.[6]

3085[edit]

Diamond Skate (Elite/Fanatical)[4]

  • Unit strength at 105% and fully equipped with OmniMechs.

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 68: "Diamond Skate Profile"
  2. Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 23: "Conquest of the Periphery"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Report: Clans, p. 8: "Clan Diamond Shark - Deployment Status"
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Field Manual: 3085, p. 124: "Clan Diamond Shark - Deployment Status"
  5. Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 162
  6. 6.0 6.1 Field Report: Clans, p. 8

Bibliography[edit]