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=== First Draconis Combine/Ghost Bear War === | === First Draconis Combine/Ghost Bear War === | ||
| − | Despite being a second-line Galaxy, Theta Galaxy took an active part in the [[1st Combine-Dominion War|First Draconis Combine / Ghost Bear War]],<ref name="FM:Up61">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 61, "Theta Galaxy"</ref> which began in [[3062]] with a suicidal attack by three [[regiment]]s of the [[Alshain Avengers]] against [[Alshain]].<ref name="FM:Up60">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 60, "Overview"</ref> Theta took part in the assault that captured [[Courchevel]]; after the War was resolved with a Trial, the various other contested or occupied worlds were returned to their pre-War affiliations, but the Ghost Bears retained Courchevel as ''[[isorla]]''.<ref name="FM:Up61"/> | + | Despite being a second-line Galaxy, Theta Galaxy took an active part in the [[1st Combine-Dominion War|First Draconis Combine / Ghost Bear War]],<ref name="FM:Up61">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 61, "Theta Galaxy"</ref> which began in [[3062]] with a suicidal attack by three [[regiment]]s of the [[Alshain Avengers]] against [[Alshain]].<ref name="FM:Up60">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 60, "Overview"</ref> Theta took part in the assault that captured [[Courchevel]]; after the War was resolved with a Trial, the various other contested or occupied worlds were returned to their pre-War affiliations, but the Ghost Bears retained Courchevel as ''[[isorla]]''.<ref name="FM:Up61"/> During the Dominion War the [[17th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Ghost Bear)|Seventeenth]] and the [[30th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Ghost Bear)|Thirtieth Provisional Garrison Clusters]] were also responsible for the destruction of the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery|Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery's]] [[3rd Ghost|Third Ghost Regiment]] on [[Marawi]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 114</ref> |
=== The Jihad === | === The Jihad === | ||
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==== Pike ==== | ==== Pike ==== | ||
| − | Theta Galaxy assaulted [[Pike IV]] in September 3076;<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> while the attack on Moore had gone poorly, the Pike IV campaign was an even poorer showing on Theta's part. Of particular concern to the Dominion Council was the destruction of the [[7th Phalanx (Clan Ghost Bear)|Seventh Phalanx]], which was lost after elements of the [[ | + | Theta Galaxy assaulted [[Pike IV]] in September 3076;<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> while the attack on Moore had gone poorly, the Pike IV campaign was an even poorer showing on Theta's part. Of particular concern to the Dominion Council was the destruction of the [[7th Phalanx (Clan Ghost Bear)|Seventh Phalanx]], which was lost after elements of the Thirtieth Provisional Garrison Cluster refused to come to the assistance of the Seventh.<ref name="FR:Cp9">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Theta Galaxy"</ref> |
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| + | === The Dark Age === | ||
| + | Theta Galaxy had to be extensively rebuilt after the Jihad, a process made more complicated with the transfer of the [[3rd Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Third Bear Regulars]] into [[Omega Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Omega Galaxy]], and as a consequence three Clusters from [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sigma Galaxy]] were transferred into Theta while Sigma was being disbanded to help Theta rebuild. Also pulled into Theta were elements of [[Pi Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Pi Galaxy]], which was also being disbanded,<ref name="FM:3085p120"/> also transferred into Theta as a complete unit was the [[56th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Rasalhague Dominion)|Fifty-sixth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> from [[Xi Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Xi Galaxy]],<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> another disbanding Galaxy, leaving the Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster as the only unit still serving in Theta that had been within Theta before the Jihad.<ref name="FM:3085p127">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 127, "Theta Galaxy"</ref> | ||
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| + | Theta returned to being a strong defensive formation, but it wouldn't be long before the various elements of Theta were tested; in the case of the Seventeenth, the [[DCMS]] launched an attack on [[Sheliak]], only to be rebuffed by the Seventeenth. The Seventeenth's defense of Sheliak wasn't only successful - their defense of the population was highly public, and became a propoganda coup for the Cluster.<ref name="FM:3085p120">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 120, "Theta Galaxy"</ref> | ||
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| + | The Seventeenth PGC was far more fortunate than the [[10th Phalanx (Rasalhague Dominion)|Tenth Phalanx]], which was stationed on [[Goito]] when a pirate band backed by the Blakists launched a raid in an attempt to capture [[Clan]] technology. The pirates struck at the Dominion's [[Dominion Facility Kappa-4|Kappa-4]] facility, only discovering that they were a diversion when Blakist insurgents detonated a nuclear device that destroyed the bulk of the pirates, elements of the Tenth and the manufacturing facility. The Ghost Bear Watch spent the following month hunting down all of the surviving insurgents.<ref name="FM:3085p120"/> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3061]] the commanding officer was [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Gerrard Hambash]],<ref name=FMWCp94/> and he remained in command of Theta until at least as late as the eve of the Jihad in [[3067]].<ref name="FM:Up78">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 78, "Zeta Galaxy (Claws of the Ghost)"</ref> | + | As of [[3061]] the commanding officer was [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Gerrard Hambash]],<ref name=FMWCp94/> and he remained in command of Theta until at least as late as the eve of the Jihad in [[3067]].<ref name="FM:Up78">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 78, "Zeta Galaxy (Claws of the Ghost)"</ref> By [[3085]] Galaxy Commander [[Scott Gurdel]] was in command of Theta Galaxy, and Star Colonel [[Eric Kabrinski]] was serving as Gurdel's military aide.<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> |
In [[3145]] the galaxy was commanded by Galaxy Commander [[Timon Hall]]. His aide is [[Star Colonel]] [[Salvador Gurdel]].<ref name=FM:3145p172>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 172, "Clan Force Deployments - Rasalhague Dominion"</ref> | In [[3145]] the galaxy was commanded by Galaxy Commander [[Timon Hall]]. His aide is [[Star Colonel]] [[Salvador Gurdel]].<ref name=FM:3145p172>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 172, "Clan Force Deployments - Rasalhague Dominion"</ref> | ||
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* Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> | * Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> | ||
* Thirtieth Provisional Garrison Cluster<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> | * Thirtieth Provisional Garrison Cluster<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> | ||
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| + | === 3085 === | ||
| + | * [[6th Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Sixth Bear Regulars]]<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> | ||
| + | * [[10th Phalanx (Rasalhague Dominion|Tenth Phalanx]]<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> | ||
| + | * [[12th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Rasalhague Dominion)|Twelfth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> | ||
| + | * Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> | ||
| + | * [[56th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Rasalhague Dominion)|Fifty-sixth Provisional Galaxy Cluster]]<ref name="FM:3085p127"/> | ||
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
| − | * | + | * Sixth Bear Regulars<ref name=FM:3145p172/> |
| − | * | + | * Tenth Phalanx<ref name=FM:3145p172/> |
| − | * | + | * Twelfth Provisional Garrison Cluster<ref name=FM:3145p172/> |
* Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster<ref name=FM:3145p172/> | * Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster<ref name=FM:3145p172/> | ||
| − | * | + | * Fifty-sixth Provisional Garrison Cluster<ref name=FM:3145p172/> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
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Contents
History
Theta's component Clusters spent much of the thirtieth century guarding Ghost Bear manufacturing and technical facilities in the Clan Homeworlds and the Inner Sphere.[1]
First Draconis Combine/Ghost Bear War
Despite being a second-line Galaxy, Theta Galaxy took an active part in the First Draconis Combine / Ghost Bear War,[2] which began in 3062 with a suicidal attack by three regiments of the Alshain Avengers against Alshain.[3] Theta took part in the assault that captured Courchevel; after the War was resolved with a Trial, the various other contested or occupied worlds were returned to their pre-War affiliations, but the Ghost Bears retained Courchevel as isorla.[2] During the Dominion War the Seventeenth and the Thirtieth Provisional Garrison Clusters were also responsible for the destruction of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery's Third Ghost Regiment on Marawi.[4]
The Jihad
During the Ghost Bear campaign against the Word of Blake during the Jihad Theta Galaxy was assigned to Beta Wave,[5] which was led by Beta Galaxy.[6] After Beta Galaxy took heavy casualties during the attack on Ascella, an attack that began on the 6th of October 3075[7][8] and which went badly enough to be considered a debacle, Theta Galaxy was moved from a supporting role to an offensive role.[5]
Moore
The first attack launched by Theta Galaxy was against the world of Moore on the 21st of July 3076;[9][10] Theta performed poorly during the campaign, taking heavier losses than would be expected.[5]
Pike
Theta Galaxy assaulted Pike IV in September 3076;[9][10] while the attack on Moore had gone poorly, the Pike IV campaign was an even poorer showing on Theta's part. Of particular concern to the Dominion Council was the destruction of the Seventh Phalanx, which was lost after elements of the Thirtieth Provisional Garrison Cluster refused to come to the assistance of the Seventh.[5]
The Dark Age
Theta Galaxy had to be extensively rebuilt after the Jihad, a process made more complicated with the transfer of the Third Bear Regulars into Omega Galaxy, and as a consequence three Clusters from Sigma Galaxy were transferred into Theta while Sigma was being disbanded to help Theta rebuild. Also pulled into Theta were elements of Pi Galaxy, which was also being disbanded,[11] also transferred into Theta as a complete unit was the Fifty-sixth Provisional Garrison Cluster[12] from Xi Galaxy,[13] another disbanding Galaxy, leaving the Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster as the only unit still serving in Theta that had been within Theta before the Jihad.[12]
Theta returned to being a strong defensive formation, but it wouldn't be long before the various elements of Theta were tested; in the case of the Seventeenth, the DCMS launched an attack on Sheliak, only to be rebuffed by the Seventeenth. The Seventeenth's defense of Sheliak wasn't only successful - their defense of the population was highly public, and became a propoganda coup for the Cluster.[11]
The Seventeenth PGC was far more fortunate than the Tenth Phalanx, which was stationed on Goito when a pirate band backed by the Blakists launched a raid in an attempt to capture Clan technology. The pirates struck at the Dominion's Kappa-4 facility, only discovering that they were a diversion when Blakist insurgents detonated a nuclear device that destroyed the bulk of the pirates, elements of the Tenth and the manufacturing facility. The Ghost Bear Watch spent the following month hunting down all of the surviving insurgents.[11]
Officers
As of 3061 the commanding officer was Galaxy Commander Gerrard Hambash,[1] and he remained in command of Theta until at least as late as the eve of the Jihad in 3067.[14] By 3085 Galaxy Commander Scott Gurdel was in command of Theta Galaxy, and Star Colonel Eric Kabrinski was serving as Gurdel's military aide.[12]
In 3145 the galaxy was commanded by Galaxy Commander Timon Hall. His aide is Star Colonel Salvador Gurdel.[15]
Tactics
As Theta has been primarily used in defensive postings, they have developed defensive tactics. One favored trick is the "smash and grab," where a fast approaching enemy is lured into a the target area, then surrounded by Bear warriors. The 7th Phalanx was a relatively new addition to Theta in 3061, and had not been integrated with the rest of the Galaxy yet.[1]
Composition History
3061
- Third Bear Regulars[1]
- Seventh Phalanx[1]
- Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster[1]
- Thirtieth Provisional Garrison Cluster[1]
3067
- Third Bear Regulars[14]
- Seventh Phalanx[14]
- Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster[14]
- Thirtieth Provisional Garrison Cluster[14]
3079
- Third Bear Regulars[13]
- Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster[13]
- Thirtieth Provisional Garrison Cluster[13]
3085
- Sixth Bear Regulars[12]
- Tenth Phalanx[12]
- Twelfth Provisional Garrison Cluster[12]
- Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster[12]
- Fifty-sixth Provisional Galaxy Cluster[12]
3145
- Sixth Bear Regulars[15]
- Tenth Phalanx[15]
- Twelfth Provisional Garrison Cluster[15]
- Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster[15]
- Fifty-sixth Provisional Garrison Cluster[15]
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 94, "Theta Galaxy Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 61, "Theta Galaxy"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 60, "Overview"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 114
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Field Report: Clans, p. 9, "Theta Galaxy"
- ↑ Field Report: Clans, p. 9, "Beta Galaxy"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 18, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 54, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 22, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 56, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Field Manual: 3085, p. 120, "Theta Galaxy"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 Field Manual: 3085, p. 127, "Theta Galaxy"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Field Report: Clans, p. 11, "Deployment Status"
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 78, "Zeta Galaxy (Claws of the Ghost)"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 Field Manual: 3145, p. 172, "Clan Force Deployments - Rasalhague Dominion"