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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Post-Invasion=== | ===Post-Invasion=== | ||
| − | In June [[3052]], the '''Viper Fusiliers''' and the [[126th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|126th Striker]] [[Cluster]] invaded [[Goat Path]]. This was part of a larger operation which also involved elements of [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Alpha Galaxy]] attacking [[Blackjack ( | + | In June [[3052]], the '''Viper Fusiliers''' and the [[126th Striker (Clan Steel Viper)|126th Striker]] [[Cluster]] invaded [[Goat Path]]. This was part of a larger operation which also involved elements of [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Alpha Galaxy]] attacking [[Blackjack (system)|Blackjack]] simultaneously. The operation was believed to have been ordered in retaliation for [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] raids on Steel Viper merchant traffic.<ref name=IC89>''Invading Clans'', p. 89: "Fifth Wave" - Goat Path</ref> Here the Fusiliers and Strikers defeated the [[2nd Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Jaegers]] and [[5th Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|Fifth Battle]] Clusters.<ref name=IC89/> The Fusiliers were than posted to Goat Path as its garrison.<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref> |
In April [[3055]], the Fusiliers attacked [[Bensinger]]. An off-target landing meant that the Fusiliers landed within weapons range of the defending [[305th Assault (Clan Jade Falcon)|Jade Falcon 305th Assault Cluster]]. This resulted in almost twenty-five percent fatalities among the Fusiliers in the first few minutes of battle.<ref name=IC91>''Invading Clans'', p. 91: "Post-Invasion" - Bensinger</ref> | In April [[3055]], the Fusiliers attacked [[Bensinger]]. An off-target landing meant that the Fusiliers landed within weapons range of the defending [[305th Assault (Clan Jade Falcon)|Jade Falcon 305th Assault Cluster]]. This resulted in almost twenty-five percent fatalities among the Fusiliers in the first few minutes of battle.<ref name=IC91>''Invading Clans'', p. 91: "Post-Invasion" - Bensinger</ref> | ||
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===Ejection from the Inner Sphere=== | ===Ejection from the Inner Sphere=== | ||
| − | After being removed from the [[Inner Sphere]], the Viper Fusiliers and the rest of Beta Galaxy served as the main force that ejected [[Clan Snow Raven]] from [[ | + | After being removed from the [[Inner Sphere]], the Viper Fusiliers and the rest of Beta Galaxy served as the main force that ejected [[Clan Snow Raven]] from [[Homer]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 67</ref> After that triumph, they were stationed on [[Marshall]] and were still there as of 3067.<ref name="fmu80">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 80</ref> |
In [[3069]], the Falcon's [[2nd Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Velites]] issued a ''batchall'' for the Viper holdings on Marshall, bidding their entire force. Galaxy Commander Zalman bid the Viper Fusiliers in response. The Fusiliers were outnumbered and the battle was fierce. Star Colonel Allen Dumont killed Star Colonel Dien of the Falcons. After this, the Falcons broke their bid and called in artillery strikes that decimated the Fusiliers, leaving less than a Binary to claim ''hegira'' and retreat from the planet.<ref name=WoR41>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 41</ref> | In [[3069]], the Falcon's [[2nd Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Velites]] issued a ''batchall'' for the Viper holdings on Marshall, bidding their entire force. Galaxy Commander Zalman bid the Viper Fusiliers in response. The Fusiliers were outnumbered and the battle was fierce. Star Colonel Allen Dumont killed Star Colonel Dien of the Falcons. After this, the Falcons broke their bid and called in artillery strikes that decimated the Fusiliers, leaving less than a Binary to claim ''hegira'' and retreat from the planet.<ref name=WoR41>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 41</ref> | ||
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* Trinary Echo (3 [[OmniFighter]] Stars) | * Trinary Echo (3 [[OmniFighter]] Stars) | ||
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| − | '''Viper Fusiliers''' | + | '''Viper Fusiliers''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMWCp165>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 165</ref> |
| − | * 5 Trinaries | + | :CO: Star Colonel Allen Dumont <ref name=FMWCp144>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 144</ref> |
| + | :* 5 Trinaries <ref name=FMWC144/> | ||
| + | :Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Goat Path]].<ref name=FMWCp165/> | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:02, 26 January 2024
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| Viper Fusiliers Cluster | |
| Affiliation | Clan Steel Viper |
| Parent Command | Beta Galaxy |
Contents
History[edit]
Post-Invasion[edit]
In June 3052, the Viper Fusiliers and the 126th Striker Cluster invaded Goat Path. This was part of a larger operation which also involved elements of Alpha Galaxy attacking Blackjack simultaneously. The operation was believed to have been ordered in retaliation for Jade Falcon raids on Steel Viper merchant traffic.[1] Here the Fusiliers and Strikers defeated the Second Falcon Jaegers and Fifth Battle Clusters.[1] The Fusiliers were than posted to Goat Path as its garrison.[2]
In April 3055, the Fusiliers attacked Bensinger. An off-target landing meant that the Fusiliers landed within weapons range of the defending Jade Falcon 305th Assault Cluster. This resulted in almost twenty-five percent fatalities among the Fusiliers in the first few minutes of battle.[3]
The Steel Viper Cluster rallied and after this initial setback and exploited a gap in their opponents' lines to get in so close that the 305th had to check their fire for fear of hitting their comrades.[3]
In 3060, the Fusiliers were stationed on Goat Path when it was raided by Warrior House Ijori of the Capellan Confederation.[4] After two weeks of fighting, the Warrior House lifted off. Both the Fusiliers and the Warrior House sustained serious losses.[5]
Ejection from the Inner Sphere[edit]
After being removed from the Inner Sphere, the Viper Fusiliers and the rest of Beta Galaxy served as the main force that ejected Clan Snow Raven from Homer.[6] After that triumph, they were stationed on Marshall and were still there as of 3067.[7]
In 3069, the Falcon's Second Velites issued a batchall for the Viper holdings on Marshall, bidding their entire force. Galaxy Commander Zalman bid the Viper Fusiliers in response. The Fusiliers were outnumbered and the battle was fierce. Star Colonel Allen Dumont killed Star Colonel Dien of the Falcons. After this, the Falcons broke their bid and called in artillery strikes that decimated the Fusiliers, leaving less than a Binary to claim hegira and retreat from the planet.[8]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Viper Fusiliers Cluster | |||
| Star Colonel | Tanya Mercer | 3024[9] | |
| Star Colonel | Allen Dumont | 3058 - 3069[4][7][8] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Cluster fought with ferocity and was very experienced in small scale tactics, because they had successfully defeated many raids from other Clans over the years.[4]
Composition History[edit]
3057[edit]
Viper Fusiliers[10]
- Cluster Command Star (1 OmniMech Star)
- Trinary Alpha (3 OmniMech Stars)
- Trinary Bravo (3 OmniMech Stars)
- Trinary Charlie (1 OmniMech/Elemental Nova, 2 Elemental Stars)
- Trinary Delta (3 OmniMech Stars)
- Trinary Echo (3 OmniFighter Stars)
3061[edit]
Viper Fusiliers (Elite/Fanatical)[11]
- CO: Star Colonel Allen Dumont [12]
- 5 Trinaries [4]
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Goat Path.[11]
3067[edit]
Viper Fusiliers - Elite/Fanatical[7]
- 85% full strength and fully equipped with OmniMechs
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Invading Clans, p. 89: "Fifth Wave" - Goat Path
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 30
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Invading Clans, p. 91: "Post-Invasion" - Bensinger
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 144: "Viper Fusiliers Profile"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 64
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 67
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 80
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The Wars of Reaving, p. 41
- ↑ Seven Years' Bad Luck, p. 10
- ↑ Invading Clans, p. 94
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 165
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 144