The Coil

The Coil was a signature military tactic employed by Clan Steel Viper. The tactic involved a small force of two or three Stars, half of which pined down the enemy while the second flanked and enveloped their position. Once in place the entire force began circling the enemy, slowly reducing the size of the envelopment and restricting not only the enemy's ability to maneuver but to concentrate fire on a specific target. The Coil only worked on enemy units of smaller size and, because each MechWarrior was forced to change their targets in violation of zellbrigen, generally suitable only for Inner Sphere and dezgra forces.

Bibliography

• Field Manual: Warden Clans
• Invading Clans (sourcebook)