79th Strike (Clan Diamond Shark)

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Seventy-ninth Strike Cluster
Nickname Desert Fox
Affiliation Clan Diamond Shark
Parent Command Sigma Galaxy


History[edit]

In 3067 the Seventy-ninth Strike Cluster was stationed on New Kent. They defended the world from a Trial of Possession by Clan Ice Hellion. They handed off their defensive duties to forces from Clan Coyote as part of the Diamond Shark's long-range goals.[1] In 3067 they were used as the garrison force for Strato Domingo.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 79th Strike
Star Colonel Juan Rodriguez 3061 - 3067[3][2]

Tactics[edit]

The Cluster accepted zellbrigen against equal forces, exclude OmniMechs. The command use combined arms tactics to their advantage. First the fighter provide ground support, because the second wave consists the mech/elemental formations which attack next. This cycle is repeated until the enemy is broken. The warrior tend to run their machines hot.[3]

Composition[edit]

3061[edit]

79th Strike Cluster (Green/Fanatical)[4]

CO: Star Colonel Juan Rodriguez [5]
Note: At this time the unit was stationed on New Kent.[4]

3067[edit]

They took minor losses during their redeployment. They were reduced to 94% of their nominal strength in 3067.[2]

References[edit]

  1. Field Manual: Updates, p. 59
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 77
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 74, "79th Strike Cluster Profile"
  4. 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 163
  5. Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 74

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