1st Fang (Clan Steel Viper)
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| First Fang Cluster | |
| Disbanded | 3075 (destroyed)[1] |
| Affiliation | Clan Steel Viper |
| Parent Command | Zeta Galaxy |
The First Fang was a second-line Cluster of Clan Steel Viper which was operational during the mid-thirty-first century.
Contents
History[edit]
During the Battle of Tukayyid in 3052 infantry from the First Fang rescued saKhan Perigard Zalman after his 'Mech was crippled by Com Guard artillery.[2]
Between 3054 and 3060 the Cluster was stationed on Parakoila.[3][4]
Following Clan Steel Viper's eviction from the Inner Sphere the Cluster had moved to Grant's Station as of 3067.[5]
The final fate of the First Fang is not specified, but Zeta Galaxy was destroyed along with the rest of Clan Steel Viper in 3075 at the end of the Wars of Reaving.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the First Fang | |||
| Star Colonel | Monday Stoklas | 3052 - 3061[6][7] | |
| Star Colonel | Isaac Zukov | 3067[5] | |
Tactics[edit]
The aging but proud warriors of the First Fang refused to retreat and would fight to the bitter end, in 'Mechs or on foot.[6]
During battles radio traffic was reduced to a minimum and this made their opponents feel insecure. Electronic Warfare was also rendered useless.[7]
Composition History[edit]
3052[edit]
First Fang [6]
- 3 BattleMech Trinaries
- 1 Conventional Infantry Trinary
- 1 Aerospace Trinary
3061[edit]
First Fang (Veteran/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Star Colonel Monday Stoklas[7]
- 3 BattleMech Trinaries[9]
- 1 conventional infantry Trinary
- 1 aerospace Trinary
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Parakoila.[8]
3067[edit]
First Fang - Veteran/Reliable [5]
- 85% full strength.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Wars of Reaving, pp. 149–150
- ↑ BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid, p. 85
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 30
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 168
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 80
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid, p. 88: "First Fang"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 146: "Zeta Galaxy Unit Profile"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 166
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 138