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The '''Iron Guard''' was a second line military formation of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]. | The '''Iron Guard''' was a second line military formation of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]. | ||
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The Iron Guard was charged with the defense of [[Huntress]], the homeworld of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 166</ref> | The Iron Guard was charged with the defense of [[Huntress]], the homeworld of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 166</ref> | ||
| − | Being a ''[[solahma]]'' unit, the Iron Guards only received minimum equipment, and consisted mainly of conventional [[infantry]] in [[3054]]. [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Benjamin Howell]] regarded this as absolutely inadequate, especially as it was one of the two [[Galaxy|Galaxies]] defending [[Huntress]]. As [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]] was unwilling to help, and virtually all new matériel was needed to refresh the front-line units, Benjamin Howell set up an illegal scheme: he made connections with the scientist caste and was able to bolster his troops with [[Star League]]-[[Mech]]s, [[Clan]]-Mech prototypes and [[Inner Sphere]]-Mechs (originally designated to be studied by the scientist caste). He even single-handedly ordered the creation of additional ''[[sibko]]s'' and weapon research programs.<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 202</ref> For these actions, he was later executed, but the Iron Guards remained upgraded.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', pp. 59–60</ref> When [[Russou Howell]] took command he also sought ways to improve the assets of the Galaxy, albeit in a slightly less underhand way.<ref>''Freebirth'', p. 118</ref> | + | Being a ''[[solahma]]'' unit, the Iron Guards only received minimum equipment, and consisted mainly of conventional [[infantry]] in [[3054]]. [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Benjamin Howell]] regarded this as absolutely inadequate, especially as it was one of the two [[Galaxy|Galaxies]] defending [[Huntress]]. As [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]] was unwilling to help, and virtually all new matériel was needed to refresh the front-line units, Benjamin Howell set up an illegal scheme: he made connections with the scientist caste and was able to bolster his troops with [[Star League]]-[[Mech]]s, [[Clan]]-'Mech prototypes and [[Inner Sphere]]-'Mechs (originally designated to be studied by the scientist caste). He even single-handedly ordered the creation of additional ''[[sibko]]s'' and weapon research programs.<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 202</ref> For these actions, he was later executed, but the Iron Guards remained upgraded.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', pp. 59–60</ref> When [[Russou Howell]] took command he also sought ways to improve the assets of the Galaxy, albeit in a slightly less underhand way.<ref>''Freebirth'', p. 118</ref> |
===Task Force Serpent=== | ===Task Force Serpent=== | ||
| − | On | + | On 12 March 3060 the Galaxy engaged the assault troops of Task Force Serpent as they landed and pushed for their objectives. It was involved in three key battles in the opening stages of the campaign: |
| − | * New Andery - [[ | + | * New Andery - [[33rd Assault Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)#Task Force Serpent|Full Battle Report]] by the Thirty-third Assault Cluster |
| − | * Bagera - [[ | + | * Bagera - [[77th Solahma Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)#Task Force Serpent|Full Battle Report]] by the Seventy-seventh ''Solahma'' Cluster |
| − | * Lootera - [[ | + | * Lootera - [[12th Solahma Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)#Task Force Serpent|Full Battle Report]] by the Twelfth ''Solahma'' Cluster |
By the end of the fighting on the first day the Galaxy was virtually wiped out. | By the end of the fighting on the first day the Galaxy was virtually wiped out. | ||
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===3060=== | ===3060=== | ||
* '''Galaxy Command Trinary'''<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', pp. 43, 59</ref> | * '''Galaxy Command Trinary'''<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', pp. 43, 59</ref> | ||
| − | **Alpha Command Star - ''[[Mad Dog]]'', ''[[Stormcrow]]'' D, ''[[Mongrel]]'' B, ''[[Dire Wolf]]'', ''[[Summoner]]'' B | + | **Alpha Command Star - ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Mad Dog]]'', ''[[Stormcrow (Ryoken)|Stormcrow]]'' D, ''[[Mongrel (Grendel)|Mongrel]]'' B, ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Dire Wolf]]'', ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Summoner]]'' B |
| − | **Bravo Command Star - ''[[Adder]]'' B, ''[[Mist Lynx]]'' D, ''[[Fire Moth]]'', ''[[Dragonfly]]'' A, ''[[Ice Ferret]]'' B | + | **Bravo Command Star - ''[[Adder (Puma)|Adder]]'' B, ''[[Mist Lynx (Koshi)|Mist Lynx]]'' D, ''[[Fire Moth (Dasher)|Fire Moth]]'', ''[[Viper (Dragonfly)|Dragonfly]]'' A, ''[[Ice Ferret (Fenris)|Ice Ferret]]'' B |
**Charlie Command Star - ''Mongrel'' C, ''[[Shadow Cat]]'' A, ''Stormcrow'', ''Adder'' D, ''Stormcrow'' C | **Charlie Command Star - ''Mongrel'' C, ''[[Shadow Cat]]'' A, ''Stormcrow'', ''Adder'' D, ''Stormcrow'' C | ||
| − | * [[33rd Assault Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| | + | * [[33rd Assault Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Thirty-third Assault Cluster]] |
| − | * [[12th Solahma Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| | + | * [[12th Solahma Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Twelfth ''Solahma'' Cluster]] |
| − | * [[77th Solahma Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| | + | * [[77th Solahma Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Seventy-seventh ''Solahma'' Cluster]] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The Iron Guards are referred to as [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Zeta Galaxy]] in 3058.<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 166</ref><ref>''Freebirth'', p. 52</ref> However, Zeta Galaxy was in the Inner Sphere in [[3051]]<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 118</ref> and still there in 3059.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 13</ref> | * The Iron Guards are referred to as [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Zeta Galaxy]] in 3058.<ref>''Exodus Road'', p. 166</ref><ref>''Freebirth'', p. 52</ref> However, Zeta Galaxy was in the Inner Sphere in [[3051]]<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 118</ref> and still there in 3059.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 13</ref> | ||
| − | * In the | + | * In the video game ''[[MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat#Ghost Bear.27s Legacy Expansion Pack|MechWarrior 2: Ghost Bear's Legacy]]'', Clan Wolf raids a Smoke Jaguar freighter carrying ''isorla'' DCMS 'Mechs in February 3058; these are presumably bound for Huntress to supply the Galaxies there. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 00:21, 25 August 2023
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| Iron Guard Galaxy | |
| Disbanded | 3060 (destroyed) |
| Nickname | The Iron Guard |
| Affiliation | Clan Smoke Jaguar |
| Parent Command | Clan Smoke Jaguar touman |
The Iron Guard was a second line military formation of Clan Smoke Jaguar.
Contents
History
The Iron Guard was charged with the defense of Huntress, the homeworld of Clan Smoke Jaguar.[1]
Being a solahma unit, the Iron Guards only received minimum equipment, and consisted mainly of conventional infantry in 3054. Galaxy Commander Benjamin Howell regarded this as absolutely inadequate, especially as it was one of the two Galaxies defending Huntress. As Khan Lincoln Osis was unwilling to help, and virtually all new matériel was needed to refresh the front-line units, Benjamin Howell set up an illegal scheme: he made connections with the scientist caste and was able to bolster his troops with Star League-Mechs, Clan-'Mech prototypes and Inner Sphere-'Mechs (originally designated to be studied by the scientist caste). He even single-handedly ordered the creation of additional sibkos and weapon research programs.[2] For these actions, he was later executed, but the Iron Guards remained upgraded.[3] When Russou Howell took command he also sought ways to improve the assets of the Galaxy, albeit in a slightly less underhand way.[4]
Task Force Serpent
On 12 March 3060 the Galaxy engaged the assault troops of Task Force Serpent as they landed and pushed for their objectives. It was involved in three key battles in the opening stages of the campaign:
- New Andery - Full Battle Report by the Thirty-third Assault Cluster
- Bagera - Full Battle Report by the Seventy-seventh Solahma Cluster
- Lootera - Full Battle Report by the Twelfth Solahma Cluster
By the end of the fighting on the first day the Galaxy was virtually wiped out.
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Iron Guards Galaxy | |||
| Galaxy Commander | Benjamin Howell | 3054 - May 3058[5] | |
| Star Colonel | Logan Wirth | 3 May 3058[6] | |
| Galaxy Commander | Russou Howell | 2 March 3059[7] | |
Tactics
Unknown.
Composition History
3060
- Galaxy Command Trinary[8]
- Thirty-third Assault Cluster
- Twelfth Solahma Cluster
- Seventy-seventh Solahma Cluster
Notes
- The Iron Guards are referred to as Zeta Galaxy in 3058.[9][10] However, Zeta Galaxy was in the Inner Sphere in 3051[11] and still there in 3059.[12]
- In the video game MechWarrior 2: Ghost Bear's Legacy, Clan Wolf raids a Smoke Jaguar freighter carrying isorla DCMS 'Mechs in February 3058; these are presumably bound for Huntress to supply the Galaxies there.
References
Bibliography
- The Dragon Roars
- Exodus Road (novel)
- Freebirth (novel)
- Invading Clans
- Twilight of the Clans