18th Assault (Clan Coyote)
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| Eighteenth Assault Cluster | |
| Disbanded | 3073 (destroyed) |
| Nickname | Coyote Grenadiers |
| Affiliation | Clan Coyote |
| Parent Command | Lambda Galaxy |
History[edit]
In 2849 the Eighteenth Assault Cluster successfully defended genetic legacies against Clan Burrock, notable for the first combat usage of the UrbanMech IIC.[1]
In the mid- to late 3050s the Eighteenth garrisoned the Zuni 'Mech Production Complex on Foster and was chosen to test the developing Savage Coyote OmniMech. It retained many of these 'Mechs when the design finally went into production in 3059. From 3061 to 3067 the Cluster continued to garrison the Zuni 'Mech Production Complex.[2][3]
The Eighteenth was destroyed on Niles in 3073 by a combined force from Clan Blood Spirit, Clan Hell's Horses and Clan Fire Mandrill. They were besieged in a complex of BattleMech and battle armor factories. Their one success was a nighttime sortie against the Blood Spirit's Alpha Galaxy that killed Galaxy Commander Jon Church.[4]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 18th Assault Cluster | |||
| Star Colonel | Elissa Nash | 3061 - 3073[2][3][4] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Cluster was highly adaptable to all terrain and weather conditions.
Composition History[edit]
3061[edit]
Eighteenth Assault Cluster - Veteran/Reliable[2]
3067[edit]
Eighteenth Assault Cluster - Veteran/Reliable[3]
- 80% full strength with 15% of the force equipped with OmniMechs.