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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand+ {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[File:cihthetagalaxy.jpg|150px]] + | image = [[File:cihthetagalaxy.jpg|130px]] − | Designation = Theta Galaxy + | nickname = Caste Saviors − | Formed = + | parent formation = [[Clan Ice Hellion Touman]] − | Disbanded = [[3074]] (Disbanded) + | formed = − | Previous Designation = + | year = 3074 − | Nickname = Caste Saviors + | disbanded = 3074 − | Affiliation = [[Clan Ice Hellion]] + | unitname = Theta Galaxy − | Parent Command = [[Clan Ice Hellion Touman|Clan Ice Hellion ''touman'']] − | Sub-Command = }} }} ==Unit Description== ==Unit Description== − '''Theta Galaxy''' was a [[Clan Ice Hellion]] Second-Line formation used as part of Clan's protection of its Merchant Caste. + The '''Theta Galaxy''' was a [[Clan Ice Hellion]] Second-Line formation used as part of Clan's protection of its Merchant Caste. ==History== ==History== − Theta and its components have been utilized as part of Clan's less honorable duties of providing protection for its Merchant Caste. The Galaxy and its Clusters have deployed only in [[Binary]] and [[Star (Formation)|Star]] size forces to cover its duties of protecting the Clans Merchants and Scientists from banditry and other threats. The unit traditionally deploys on the Clan's DropShips and JumpShip assets, causing it not to be exposed to frontline combat.<ref name=FMCCp89>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 89: Theta Galaxy - background / history.</ref> + Theta and its components have been utilized as part of Clan's less honorable duties of providing protection for its Merchant Caste. The Galaxy and its Clusters have deployed only in [[Binary]] and [[Star (Clan)|Star]] size forces to cover its duties of protecting the Clans Merchants and Scientists from banditry and other threats. The unit traditionally deploys on the Clan's DropShips and JumpShip assets, causing it not to be exposed to frontline combat.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusading Clans'', p. 89 Theta Galaxy - background / history.</ref> − By [[3067]], Galaxy Commander Renold would be replaced by a Bloodnamed Warrior, Marcus Wick. Taking command of the 180th Attack Cluster, his leading unit would be assigned to [[Hector (system)|Hector]]. While the 44th sent to [[Babylon]] and 43rd to [[Barcella]]. The Galaxy's reliability would improve, with only the 43rd Hector Cavaliers remaining of Questionable loyalty to its Clan's Warrior caste. + By [[3067]], Galaxy Commander Renold would be replaced by a bloodnamed Warrior, Marcus Wick. Taking command of the 180th Attack Cluster, his leading unit would be assigned to [[Hector (planet)|Hector]]. While the 44th sent to [[Babylon]] and 43rd to [[Barcella]]. The Galaxy's reliablity would improve, with only the 43rd Hector Cavaliers remaining of Questionable loyalty to its Clan's Warrior caste. − A detachment of the Galaxy had been rumored to have traveled with the Clan's Merchant caste to the [[Tanite Worlds]] system as part of a Trade Mission. However, despite rumors of some of its 'Mechs having made landfall, it is strongly suspected they were destroyed by Tanis's defenders.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 47, 72: Theta Galaxy - minor update on Galaxy's activities as of 3067.</ref> + A detachment of the Galaxy had been rumored to have travelled with the Clan's Merchant caste to the [[Tanis Worlds|Tanis]] system as part of a Trade Mission. However, despite rumors of some of its 'Mechs having made landfall, it is strongly suspected they were destroyed by Tanis's defenders.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 47, 72 - Theta Galaxy - minor update on Galaxy's activities as of 3067.</ref> − During [[3068]] and [[3071]] the Galaxy rotated its troops across all of the Clan's holdings in the homeworlds in an attempt to confuse the other Clans as to its true strength and cover the troop movements to the Inner Sphere.<ref name=WoR84>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 84</ref> + During [[3068]] and [[3071]] the Galaxy rotated its troops across all of the Clan's holdings in the homeworlds in an attempt to confuse the other Clans as to its true strength and cover the troop movements to the Inner Sphere.<ref name=WoR84>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 84</ref> − The Homeworld defenses were woefully understrength and slowly one by one they started to fall and the warriors of Theta were slowly lost. There were reinforced by some survivors arriving at Hector in December [[3071]],<ref name=WoR98>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 98</ref> but by June 3072 only 53 warriors were left under the command of [[Loremaster]] [[Jonas Cage]]. By December [[3072]] the Clan forces of Theta Galaxy had concentrated on Hector and had raised a new cluster consisting of ''[[solahma]]'' and ''[[sibko]]'' troops.<ref name=WoR110-1>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 110–111</ref> + The Homeworld defenses were woefully understrength and slowly one by one they started to fall and the warriors of Theta were slowly lost. There were reinforced by some survivors arriving at Hector in December 3071,<ref name=WoR98>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 98</ref> but by June 3072 only 53 warriors were left under the command of Loremaster [[Jonas Cage]]. By December 3072 the Clan forces of Theta Galaxy had concentrated on Hector and had raised a new cluster consisting of Solahma and sibko troops.<ref name=WoR110-1>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 110-111</ref> + + The warriors of the Galaxy were absorbed in to [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] in [[3074]], this was the end of the Galaxy.<ref name=WoR129>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 129</ref> − The warriors of the Galaxy were absorbed in to [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] in [[3074]], this was the end of the Galaxy.<ref name=WoR129>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 129</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name Line 36:
Line 35: | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Theta Galaxy''' | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Theta Galaxy''' |- |- − | [[Galaxy Commander]]||[[Renold]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FMCCp89/> + | [[Galaxy Commander]]||[[Renold]]||[[3059]] |- |- − | Galaxy Commander||[[Marcus Wick]]||[[3067]]<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 72: Bloodname Galaxy Commander listed as of 3067.</ref> + | Galaxy Commander||[[Marcus Wick]]||[[3067]]<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 72 - Bloodname Galaxy Commander listed as of 3067.</ref> − |- − | [[Loremaster]]||[[Jonas Cage]]||[[3068]] - [[3072]]<ref name=WoR110-1/> |- |- |} |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − Because of their mission role, warriors of Theta Galaxy have developed efficient combat techniques for fighting in zero and low-level gravity environments. However, unit cohesion is practically nonexistent, as individual [[Binary|Binaries]] rarely fight together. Discipline within the unit had also degraded, due in part to constant social contact with subordinate castes. This led to unacceptable numbers of casualties in their battles, even in victory. + Because of their mission role, warriors of Theta Galaxy have developed efficient combat techniques for fighting in zero and low-level gravity environments. However, unit cohesion is practically non-existent, as individual [[Binary|Binaries]] rarely fight together. Discipline within the unit had also degraded, due in part to constant social contact with subordinate castes. This led to unacceptable numbers of casualties in their battles, even in victory. ==Composition History== ==Composition History== Line 56:
Line 53: * Generally operates as independent [[Binary|Binaries]] and [[Star]]s. * Generally operates as independent [[Binary|Binaries]] and [[Star]]s. − * Theta Galaxy's disposition during and after the [[Jihad]] are unknown as of this writing. The unit did not participate in the [[Operation: Ice Storm|Clan's Invasion]] of [[Clan Jade Falcon|Clan Jade Falcon's]] [[Occupation Zone]] in [[3071]]-[[3072]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 28–30: "Ice Hellion invasion does not include Theta Galaxy in the conflict".</ref> + * Theta Galaxy's disposition during and after the [[Jihad]] are unknown as of this writing. The unit did not participate in the [[Operation: Ice Storm|Clan's Invasion]] of [[Clan Jade Falcon|Clan Jade Falcon's]] [[Occupation Zone]] in [[3071]]-[[3072]]. <ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 28-30, "Ice Hellion invasion does not include Theta Galaxy in the conflict".</ref> ==Rules== ==Rules== <div class="gamerules"> <div class="gamerules"> ===Game Rules=== ===Game Rules=== − * Using ''Field Manual: Crusader Clans''' [[Force Specific Rules]], Theta Galaxy suffers from a -2 to its Initiative when it fights with fifteen (Trinary) or more units.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 117: Rules Annex/Theta Galaxy - Penalties Theta Galaxy suffers when using Force Specific rules in the sourcebook's Rules Annex.</ref> + * Using Field Manual: Crusading Clans' [[Force Specific Rules]], Theta Galaxy suffers from a -2 to its Initiative when it fights with fifteen (Trinary) or more units.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusading Clans'', p. 117 - Rules Annex/Theta Galaxy - Penalties Theta Galaxy suffers when using Force Specific rules in the sourcebook's Rules Annex.</ref> </div> </div> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' − * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' + * ''[[Wars of Reaving]]'' − [[Category:Clan Ice Hellion Commands|Theta Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)]] [[Category:Clan Ice Hellion Commands|Theta Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)]]
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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | '''Theta Galaxy''' was a [[Clan Ice Hellion]] Second-Line formation used as part of Clan's protection of its Merchant Caste. | + | The '''Theta Galaxy''' was a [[Clan Ice Hellion]] Second-Line formation used as part of Clan's protection of its Merchant Caste. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Theta and its components have been utilized as part of Clan's less honorable duties of providing protection for its Merchant Caste. The Galaxy and its Clusters have deployed only in [[Binary]] and [[Star ( | + | Theta and its components have been utilized as part of Clan's less honorable duties of providing protection for its Merchant Caste. The Galaxy and its Clusters have deployed only in [[Binary]] and [[Star (Clan)|Star]] size forces to cover its duties of protecting the Clans Merchants and Scientists from banditry and other threats. The unit traditionally deploys on the Clan's DropShips and JumpShip assets, causing it not to be exposed to frontline combat.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusading Clans'', p. 89 Theta Galaxy - background / history.</ref> |
| − | By [[3067]], Galaxy Commander Renold would be replaced by a | + | By [[3067]], Galaxy Commander Renold would be replaced by a bloodnamed Warrior, Marcus Wick. Taking command of the 180th Attack Cluster, his leading unit would be assigned to [[Hector (planet)|Hector]]. While the 44th sent to [[Babylon]] and 43rd to [[Barcella]]. The Galaxy's reliablity would improve, with only the 43rd Hector Cavaliers remaining of Questionable loyalty to its Clan's Warrior caste. |
| − | A detachment of the Galaxy had been rumored to have | + | A detachment of the Galaxy had been rumored to have travelled with the Clan's Merchant caste to the [[Tanis Worlds|Tanis]] system as part of a Trade Mission. However, despite rumors of some of its 'Mechs having made landfall, it is strongly suspected they were destroyed by Tanis's defenders.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 47, 72 - Theta Galaxy - minor update on Galaxy's activities as of 3067.</ref> |
| − | During [[3068]] and [[3071]] the Galaxy rotated its troops across all of the Clan's holdings in the homeworlds in an attempt to confuse the other Clans as to its true strength and cover the troop movements to the Inner Sphere.<ref name=WoR84>'' | + | During [[3068]] and [[3071]] the Galaxy rotated its troops across all of the Clan's holdings in the homeworlds in an attempt to confuse the other Clans as to its true strength and cover the troop movements to the Inner Sphere.<ref name=WoR84>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 84</ref> |
| − | The Homeworld defenses were woefully understrength and slowly one by one they started to fall and the warriors of Theta were slowly lost. There were reinforced by some survivors arriving at Hector in December | + | The Homeworld defenses were woefully understrength and slowly one by one they started to fall and the warriors of Theta were slowly lost. There were reinforced by some survivors arriving at Hector in December 3071,<ref name=WoR98>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 98</ref> but by June 3072 only 53 warriors were left under the command of Loremaster [[Jonas Cage]]. By December 3072 the Clan forces of Theta Galaxy had concentrated on Hector and had raised a new cluster consisting of Solahma and sibko troops.<ref name=WoR110-1>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 110-111</ref> |
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| + | The warriors of the Galaxy were absorbed in to [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] in [[3074]], this was the end of the Galaxy.<ref name=WoR129>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 129</ref> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Theta Galaxy''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Theta Galaxy''' | ||
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| − | | [[Galaxy Commander]]||[[Renold]]||[[3059]] | + | | [[Galaxy Commander]]||[[Renold]]||[[3059]] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Galaxy Commander||[[Marcus Wick]]||[[3067]]<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 72 | + | | Galaxy Commander||[[Marcus Wick]]||[[3067]]<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 72 - Bloodname Galaxy Commander listed as of 3067.</ref> |
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|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | Because of their mission role, warriors of Theta Galaxy have developed efficient combat techniques for fighting in zero and low-level gravity environments. However, unit cohesion is practically | + | Because of their mission role, warriors of Theta Galaxy have developed efficient combat techniques for fighting in zero and low-level gravity environments. However, unit cohesion is practically non-existent, as individual [[Binary|Binaries]] rarely fight together. Discipline within the unit had also degraded, due in part to constant social contact with subordinate castes. This led to unacceptable numbers of casualties in their battles, even in victory. |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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* Generally operates as independent [[Binary|Binaries]] and [[Star]]s. | * Generally operates as independent [[Binary|Binaries]] and [[Star]]s. | ||
| − | * Theta Galaxy's disposition during and after the [[Jihad]] are unknown as of this writing. The unit did not participate in the [[Operation: Ice Storm|Clan's Invasion]] of [[Clan Jade Falcon|Clan Jade Falcon's]] [[Occupation Zone]] in [[3071]]-[[3072]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. | + | * Theta Galaxy's disposition during and after the [[Jihad]] are unknown as of this writing. The unit did not participate in the [[Operation: Ice Storm|Clan's Invasion]] of [[Clan Jade Falcon|Clan Jade Falcon's]] [[Occupation Zone]] in [[3071]]-[[3072]]. <ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 28-30, "Ice Hellion invasion does not include Theta Galaxy in the conflict".</ref> |
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| − | * Using | + | * Using Field Manual: Crusading Clans' [[Force Specific Rules]], Theta Galaxy suffers from a -2 to its Initiative when it fights with fifteen (Trinary) or more units.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusading Clans'', p. 117 - Rules Annex/Theta Galaxy - Penalties Theta Galaxy suffers when using Force Specific rules in the sourcebook's Rules Annex.</ref> |
</div> | </div> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[Wars of Reaving]]'' |
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[[Category:Clan Ice Hellion Commands|Theta Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)]] | [[Category:Clan Ice Hellion Commands|Theta Galaxy (Clan Ice Hellion)]] | ||