229th Iron Guards (Clan Stone Lion)

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229th Iron Guards Cluster
Previous Designation(s) 229th Mechanized Strike Cluster
Affiliation Clan Stone Lion;
Clan Hell's Horses (previous)
Parent Command Zeta Galaxy

History[edit]

Clan Hell's Horses[edit]

The unit was originally the 229th Mechanized Strike Cluster of Clan Hell's Horses known as the Artemis Cluster. It was stationed on Niles in 3059[1] and on Tiber in 3067.[2]

Clan Stone Lion[edit]

After the creation of Clan Stone Lion in 3075 during the Wars of Reaving, the Cluster was renamed the 229th Iron Guards and became part of that Clan's touman.[3]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 229th Iron Guards (Clan Hell's Horses)
Star Colonel Quinna 3059[4]
Star Colonel Trent Dudzinsky 3067[2]
Commanding Officers of the 229th Iron Guards (Clan Stone Lion)
Star Colonel Stone Moreau 3085[5]

Tactics[edit]

The Cluster makes extensive use of aerospace fighters to harass its opponents.

Composition History[edit]

3059-3075[edit]

3075-3088[edit]

  • 229th Iron Guards - Veteran 100% Strength.[5]

Rules[edit]

Special rules for playing the 229th Mechanised Strike Cluster during the Clan Invasion era can be found on page 176 of Field Manual: Crusader Clans.[6]

Notes[edit]

  • The Cluster favors missile equipped units.

References[edit]

  1. Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 151
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 71: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"
  3. The Wars of Reaving, pp. 146–149
  4. 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 70: "229th Mechanized Cavalry"
  5. 5.0 5.1 The Wars of Reaving, p. 171
  6. Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 176

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