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| nickname = Prophets of Babylon
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| Designation = Zeta Galaxy
| parent formation = [[Clan Cloud Cobra Touman]]
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| Formed = 1 April [[3021]]
| formed  = 1 April [[3021]]
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| Disbanded =
| year    = 3061
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| unitname = Zeta Galaxy
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| Nickname = Prophets of Babylon
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| Affiliation = [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]
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| Parent Command = [[Clan Cloud Cobra Touman|Clan Cloud Cobra ''touman'']]
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==History==
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'''Zeta Galaxy''' was originally conceived as a means of bolstering [[Clan Cloud Cobra|Cloud Cobra]] forces for the anticipated [[Operation Revival|invasion of the Inner Sphere]] by the pro-[[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] leaders of the Josian and Ka'An [[Cloister]]s, Zeta Galaxy is neither a front-line nor second-line unit but a reserve [[Galaxy]], a unique designation within the [[Clan Cloud Cobra Touman|Clan Cloud Cobra ''touman'']].  [[Khan]] Tova [[N'Buta (Bloodname)|N'Buta]] was convinced by the [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]]-minded Cloisters to create the Galaxy, in part by using their own resources to build it up.<ref name=WC37>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 37</ref>
  
==History==
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For five years, matériel was stockpiled and warriors earmarked before Khan Tova N'Buta finally commissioned the unit on 1 April [[3021]]. Recognizing that a majority of warriors transferring into the new Galaxy were Crusaders, the Khan encouraged his own warriors, mostly [[Warden]]s, to transfer as well.  By August of that year, Zeta Galaxy was fully operational; however, while the rank-and-file were majority Crusaders, most of the Galaxy's officers were Wardens and loyal members of N'Buta's Tongo Cloister.<ref name=WC37/>
Originally conceived as a means of bolstering [[Clan Cloud Cobra|Cloud Cobra]] forces for the anticipated [[Operation Revival|invasion of the Inner Sphere]] by the pro-Crusader leaders of the Josian and Ka'An [[Cloister]]s, Zeta Galaxy is neither a front-line nor second-line unit but a reserve [[Galaxy]], a unique designation within the [[Clan Cloud Cobra Touman]].  [[Khan]] Tova [[N'Buta (Bloodname)|N'Buta]] was convinced by the [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]]-minded Cloisters to create the Galaxy, in part by using their own resources to build it up.<ref name=WC37>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 37</ref>
 
  
For five years, material was stockpiled and warriors earmarked before Khan Tova N'Buta finally commissioned the unit on 1 April [[3021]]. Recognizing that a majority of warriors transferring into the new Galaxy were Crusaders, the Khan encouraged his own warriors, mostly [[Warden]]s, to transfer as wellBy August of that year, Zeta Galaxy was fully operational; however, while the rank-and-file were majority Crusaders, most of the Galaxy's officers were Wardens and loyal members of N'Buta's Tongo Cloister.<ref name=WC37/>
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Zeta is the only Cloud Cobra Galaxy that has not served in the [[Tanite Worlds]], instead performing garrison duty in the [[Kerensky Cluster]], with the occasional punitive raid on another ClanPrior to [[3060]] one of Zeta's [[Cluster]]s, the [[286th Grenadiers (Clan Cloud Cobra)|286th Grenadiers]], was decommissioned by order of Khan Din [[Steiner (Bloodname)|Steiner]].<ref name=WC37/>
  
Zeta is the only Cloud Cobra Galaxy that has not served in the [[Tanite Worlds]], instead performing garrison duty in the [[Kerensky Cluster]], with the occasional punitive raid on another Clan.  In recent times, one of Zeta's [[Cluster]]s, the [[286th Grenadiers (Clan Cloud Cobra)|286th Grenadiers]] was decommissioned by order of Khan Din [[Steiner (Bloodname)|Steiner]].<ref name=WC37/>
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After spending many years garrisoning Brim the Galaxy rotated to [[Homer]]. Time spent on worlds shared with Clan Snow Raven allowed the Galaxy to study their combined-arms combat styles and copy their use of close air support.<ref name="FM:Up55">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 55: "Zeta Galaxy"</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
As of [[3061]] the Commanding Officer was [[Galaxy Commander]] Cynthia [[Beckett (Bloodname)|Beckett]].  One of the oldest warriors still in active duty, she is also one of Cloud Cobra's most gifted strategists.  While not having lost a single battle in her past five years of command, Beckett's personality and demeanor makes her unpopular with subordinates.<ref name=WC37/>
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Zeta Galaxy'''
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| [[Galaxy Commander]]||[[Cynthia Beckett]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=WC37/><ref name="FM:Up76"/>
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
Delta Galaxy favors continuous attack, even when at a disadvantage, and will never seek a defensive posture.  The Galaxy also excels in maneuvering in rough terrain.
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Delta Galaxy favored continuous attack, even when at a disadvantage, and would never seek a defensive posture.  The Galaxy also excelled in maneuvering in rough terrain.
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
===3061===
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===3061–3067===
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'''Zeta Galaxy'''<ref name=WC37/><ref name="FM:Up76">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 76: "Clan Cloud Cobra Deployment Table"</ref>
 
*[[57th Cobra Guards (Clan Cloud Cobra)|57th Cobra Guards]]
 
*[[57th Cobra Guards (Clan Cloud Cobra)|57th Cobra Guards]]
*[[116th Dragoon Cluster (Clan Cloud Cobra)|116th Dragoon Cluster]]
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*[[116th Dragoon (Clan Cloud Cobra)|116th Dragoon Cluster]]
 
*[[222nd Cobra Fang (Clan Cloud Cobra)|222nd Cobra Fang]]
 
*[[222nd Cobra Fang (Clan Cloud Cobra)|222nd Cobra Fang]]
  
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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* Special Rules for Zeta Galaxy can be found on ''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 177.
In [[Battleforce 2]] play, Beckett's withering style of command means units drawing the "Hello, HQ?" card will ignore it and instead identify the closest enemy unit, close with it and engage in an all-out attack.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 177</ref>
 
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==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:Clan Cloud Cobra Commands|Zeta Galaxy]]
 
[[Category:Clan Cloud Cobra Commands|Zeta Galaxy]]

Latest revision as of 12:46, 10 February 2024

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Zeta Galaxy
Formed 1 April 3021
Nickname Prophets of Babylon
Affiliation Clan Cloud Cobra
Parent Command Clan Cloud Cobra touman

History[edit]

Zeta Galaxy was originally conceived as a means of bolstering Cloud Cobra forces for the anticipated invasion of the Inner Sphere by the pro-Crusader leaders of the Josian and Ka'An Cloisters, Zeta Galaxy is neither a front-line nor second-line unit but a reserve Galaxy, a unique designation within the Clan Cloud Cobra touman. Khan Tova N'Buta was convinced by the Crusader-minded Cloisters to create the Galaxy, in part by using their own resources to build it up.[1]

For five years, matériel was stockpiled and warriors earmarked before Khan Tova N'Buta finally commissioned the unit on 1 April 3021. Recognizing that a majority of warriors transferring into the new Galaxy were Crusaders, the Khan encouraged his own warriors, mostly Wardens, to transfer as well. By August of that year, Zeta Galaxy was fully operational; however, while the rank-and-file were majority Crusaders, most of the Galaxy's officers were Wardens and loyal members of N'Buta's Tongo Cloister.[1]

Zeta is the only Cloud Cobra Galaxy that has not served in the Tanite Worlds, instead performing garrison duty in the Kerensky Cluster, with the occasional punitive raid on another Clan. Prior to 3060 one of Zeta's Clusters, the 286th Grenadiers, was decommissioned by order of Khan Din Steiner.[1]

After spending many years garrisoning Brim the Galaxy rotated to Homer. Time spent on worlds shared with Clan Snow Raven allowed the Galaxy to study their combined-arms combat styles and copy their use of close air support.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Zeta Galaxy
Galaxy Commander Cynthia Beckett 3061 - 3067[1][3]

Tactics[edit]

Delta Galaxy favored continuous attack, even when at a disadvantage, and would never seek a defensive posture. The Galaxy also excelled in maneuvering in rough terrain.

Composition History[edit]

3061–3067[edit]

Zeta Galaxy[1][3]

Former Units[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • Special Rules for Zeta Galaxy can be found on Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 177.

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 37
  2. Field Manual: Updates, p. 55: "Zeta Galaxy"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 76: "Clan Cloud Cobra Deployment Table"

Bibliography[edit]