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| Nickname = Ourse Keshik
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==History==
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The '''Ourse [[Keshik]]''' has served as the personal unit of the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] [[Khan]] since its inception.  Though technically not an official member of [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Alpha Galaxy]], this command [[Supernova (Formation)|Supernova]] is attached logistically.
  
==History==
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It took part in the Battle of Tokasha, rapidly moving between battles and reinforcing Ghost Bear units all across the line. This worked well until the battle at Weißenborn Morass, where [[Khan]] [[Kilbourne Jorgensson]] was killed.<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 18</ref>
===[[Operation Revival]]===
 
Elements of the Ourse Keshik fought on the following worlds during the invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]]:
 
  
====The Periphery====
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During the [[Clan Invasion]] the Ourse Keshik took part in the conquest of a number of worlds, including [[Porthos]], [[Last Frontier]] and [[Utrecht]], as well as the pivotal battle of [[Alshain]] and the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]].<ref name=FMWC73>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 88, "Ourse Keshik Profile"</ref>
* [[Porthos]]
 
  
====Wave Three====
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By [[3145]] the Ourse Keshik was no longer identified by name within the [[Clan Ghost Bear Touman|Clan Ghost Bear ''touman'']] or [[Rasalhague Dominion]] military, but [[Khan]] [[Dalia Bekker]] was operating in the field as part of a command Supernova attached to Alpha Galaxy.<ref name="FM:3145p172">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 172, "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"</ref>
* [[Last Frontier]]
 
  
====Wave Five====
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==Officers==
* [[Utrecht]]
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Ourse Keshik (Clan Ghost Bear)'''
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Ourse Keshik (Ghost Bear Dominion)'''
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| [[Khan]]||[[Bjorn Jorgensson]]||[[3061]]
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|}
  
====Tukayyid====
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===Other Officers===
...
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* [[Star Captain]] [[Ian DelVillar]] in [[3049]].<ref name=IC30>''Invading Clans'', p. 30</ref>
  
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==Tactics==
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The members of this Keshik are drawn from the same ''[[sibko]]''; as they have known their comrades since childhood and prize camaraderie and teamwork; this unit operates like one mind. The command can counter the actions of an enemy formation with equal or superior reactions.<ref name=FMWC73/>
  
==Officers==
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==Unit Insignia==
As of [[3061]] the Commanding Officer was [[Khan]] Bjorn [[Jorgensson (Bloodname)|Jorgensson]].
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* The insignia of The Ourse Keshik the shows the Ghost Bear insignia emblazoned on silver and gold starburst.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 88</ref>
  
==Tactics==
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==Composition History==
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===2921===
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* Alpha Command [[Star]] (5 [[OmniMechs]])
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* Bravo Command Star (5 OmniMechs)
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* Alpha Fighter Star (10 [[OmniFighters]])
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* Alpha Battle [[Nova]] (5 OmniMechs, 5 [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] [[Point]]s, 5 [[Artillery]])<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 20</ref>
  
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===3052===
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* Alpha Command [[Star]] (5 [[OmniMechs]])
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* Bravo Command Star (5 OmniMechs)
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* Alpha Fighter Star (10 [[OmniFighters]])
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* Alpha Battle [[Nova]] (5 OmniMechs, 5 [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] [[Point]]s, 5 [[Artillery]])<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 38</ref>
  
==Composition==
 
 
===3058===
 
===3058===
* 2 [[OmniMech]] [[Star]]s
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* 2 OmniMech Stars
* 1 [[OmniFighter]] Star
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* 1 OmniFighter Star
* 1 OmniMech/[[Elemental]]/[[Artillery]] [[Nova]]
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* 1 OmniMech/Elemental/Artillery Nova
  
 
===3061===
 
===3061===
* 1 Mixed [[Supernova]] [[Trinary]]
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'''Ourse Keshik''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMWC163>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 163</ref>
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:CO: Khan Bjorn Jorgensson <ref name=FMWCp88>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 88</ref>
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:* 1 Mixed [[Supernova]] [[Trinary]]
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: Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Alshain]].<ref name=FMWC163/>
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===3079===
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'''Command Supernova ''' (Elite/Fanatical) <ref name =“frc11“>'' Field Report: Clans'' , p. 11</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Alshain]].<ref name =“frc11“/>
  
==Notes==
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==Game Rules==
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===Battle of Tokasha===
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The Ourse Keshik can make use of the Overrun Combat special command ability.<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p. 10</ref>
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==References==
 
==References==
*[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: Clans]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
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* ''[[Turning Points: Tokasha]]''
  
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Commands|Keshik, Ourse]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Commands|Keshik, Ourse]]

Latest revision as of 21:39, 18 September 2023

Ourse Keshik (Clan Ghost Bear) logo.png
Ourse Keshik
Nickname Ourse Keshik
Affiliation Clan Ghost Bear
Parent Command Independent
Alpha Galaxy (for logistics)

History[edit]

The Ourse Keshik has served as the personal unit of the Clan Ghost Bear Khan since its inception. Though technically not an official member of Alpha Galaxy, this command Supernova is attached logistically.

It took part in the Battle of Tokasha, rapidly moving between battles and reinforcing Ghost Bear units all across the line. This worked well until the battle at Weißenborn Morass, where Khan Kilbourne Jorgensson was killed.[1]

During the Clan Invasion the Ourse Keshik took part in the conquest of a number of worlds, including Porthos, Last Frontier and Utrecht, as well as the pivotal battle of Alshain and the Battle of Tukayyid.[2]

By 3145 the Ourse Keshik was no longer identified by name within the Clan Ghost Bear touman or Rasalhague Dominion military, but Khan Dalia Bekker was operating in the field as part of a command Supernova attached to Alpha Galaxy.[3]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Ourse Keshik (Clan Ghost Bear)
Commanding Officers of the Ourse Keshik (Ghost Bear Dominion)
Khan Bjorn Jorgensson 3061

Other Officers[edit]

Tactics[edit]

The members of this Keshik are drawn from the same sibko; as they have known their comrades since childhood and prize camaraderie and teamwork; this unit operates like one mind. The command can counter the actions of an enemy formation with equal or superior reactions.[2]

Unit Insignia[edit]

  • The insignia of The Ourse Keshik the shows the Ghost Bear insignia emblazoned on silver and gold starburst.[5]

Composition History[edit]

2921[edit]

3052[edit]

3058[edit]

  • 2 OmniMech Stars
  • 1 OmniFighter Star
  • 1 OmniMech/Elemental/Artillery Nova

3061[edit]

Ourse Keshik (Elite/Fanatical)[8]

CO: Khan Bjorn Jorgensson [9]
Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Alshain.[8]

3079[edit]

Command Supernova (Elite/Fanatical) [10]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Alshain.[10]

Game Rules[edit]

Battle of Tokasha[edit]

The Ourse Keshik can make use of the Overrun Combat special command ability.[11]

References[edit]

  1. Turning Points: Tokasha, p. 18
  2. 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 88, "Ourse Keshik Profile"
  3. Field Manual: 3145, p. 172, "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"
  4. Invading Clans, p. 30
  5. Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 88
  6. Turning Points: Tokasha, p. 20
  7. Invading Clans, p. 38
  8. 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 163
  9. Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 88
  10. 10.0 10.1 Field Report: Clans , p. 11
  11. Turning Points: Tokasha, p. 10

Bibliography[edit]