Beta Galaxy (Clan Wolf)
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| Beta Galaxy | |
| Formed | bef. 3054 (as Tau Galaxy) ---- 3058 (as Beta Galaxy) |
| Previous Designation(s) | Tau Galaxy |
| Nickname | The Shadow Wolves |
| Affiliation | Clan Wolf |
| Parent Command | Clan Wolf touman |
This article is about the Beta Galaxy fielded by the Crusader Wolves following the Refusal War. For information about the unit of the same name prior to the split in Clan Wolf, see Beta Galaxy (Clan Wolf-in-Exile).
Beta Galaxy was a front-line formation originally known as Tau Galaxy, raised by Ulric Kerensky after the Battle of Tukayyid and prior to the beginning of the Refusal War.[1][2] It was later redesignated as Beta Galaxy post-Refusal War.
History[edit]
The Refusal War[edit]
The Galaxy at the time comprised exclusively of Clan Wolf Warriors with Crusader beliefs, which fell in line with Ulric Kerensky's plan of pitting Crusader against Crusader.[1]
They assaulted the Clan Jade Falcon world of Zoetermeer in 3057.[1] This was followed by a visit to Evciler where they faced the 73rd Striker (Clan Jade Falcon), 6th Provisional Garrison (Clan Jade Falcon), 51st Garrison (Clan Jade Falcon) and 9th Provisional Garrison (Clan Jade Falcon).[3]
The survivors of the Evciler campaign later jumped to Wotan, where the Jade Falcon Khans were located. By 10 December, just prior to landing on Wotan, the best of the garrison pilots from Tau Galaxy had been transferred to reinforce front-line units. Only two full Garrison Clusters were left, the Fifth Wolf Regulars and the First Cavalry; these were to be used as reinforcements.[4] On Wotan they engaged the defending Gyrfalcon Galaxy. The fighting was brutal, with Tau Galaxy and the defending Falcon forces suffering losses of over 80%.[5]
Redesignation and Reformation[edit]
Tau survived the Refusal War as part of the short-lived Clan Jade Wolf.
Post-Refusal War[edit]
Tau Galaxy warriors were transferred to the new Beta Galaxy with now saKhan Marialle Radick at its head.[6] She reformed multiple Clusters and rebuilt the Silver Keshik, who joined her in the Homeworlds while the rest of the Galaxy guarded the Occupation Zone.
Mid-3060s[edit]
Between 3065 and 3067, Beta Galaxy participated in a series of strikes against Clan Jade Falcon. The Silver Keshik and Thirteenth Battle Cluster faced the Fifth Falcon Regulars on Quarell. The conflict was organized into a series of duels, which the Wolves won. In addition to taking the world, several Jade Falcon bondsmen were taken by Beta Galaxy.
Beta Galaxy was then reassigned to the border between Clan Wolf and the Free Rasalhague Republic.[7]
Dark Age Era[edit]
Beta Galaxy took part in the creation of the Wolf Empire.[8] During the raiding of 3137 they took Keystone, New Olympia, and Stewart from the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. They also engaged Lyran Commonwealth forces on Smolnik, but were repelled.[9] In 3143 they landed on Tharkad, and issued a Trial of Possession for the continent of Bremen. They were successful in their challenge.[10]
On March 2nd, 3150 Beta Galaxy sent three Clusters to Skye, facing off against Clan Jade Falcon's Turkina Keshik and 124th Falcon Striker Cluster. The Falcons were forced off-world after fighting for ten days. Members of Beta Galaxy also captured Falcon Galaxy Commander Noritomo Helmer, who was taken as a bondsman.[11]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Beta Galaxy (Clan Wolf) | |||
| saKhan | Marialle Radick | bef. 3057[6][12] - 3067[13] | |
| saKhan | Anatoli Kerensky | 3085[14] | |
| Commanding Officers of the Beta Galaxy (Wolf Empire) | |||
| Khan | Seth Ward | [15] | |
| Galaxy Commander | Alaric Ward | 3145[16] | |
Other Unit Members[edit]
- Star Colonel Kiara Carns, aide to the commander in 3085.[14]
- Star Colonel Omar Hawker, aide to the commander in 3145.[16]
- Star Captain Heather, MechWarrior during the Dark Age.[17]
- Star Captain Jacobo, MechWarrior.[18]
- Star Captain Sinooko, MechWarrior.[19]
- Star Captain Splido Ward, MechWarrior during the Dark Age.[20]
- Star Captain Thalia Ward, MechWarrior during the late Clan Invasion Era.[21]
- Star Commander Christopher Clees, MechWarrior during the Dark Age.[22]
- Star Commander Oryan Winters, MechWarrior during the Dark Age.[23]
- MechWarrior Bensing, MechWarrior.[24]
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
3054[edit]
Tau Galaxy[2]
3057[edit]
Tau Galaxy
3058[edit]
Tau Galaxy
- First Wolf Guards Battle Cluster[26]
- Tenth Wolf Regular Battle Cluster[27]
- Second Wolf Regulars Assault Cluster[26]
3059[edit]
Beta Galaxy
- Silver Keshik
- Second Wolf Assault
- Ninth Wolf Guard Striker
- Eleventh Battle Cluster
- Thirteenth Battle
3067[edit]
3085[edit]
3145[edit]
- Silver Keshik[16]
- Ninth Wolf Guard Striker Cluster[16]
- Thirteenth Wolf Guard Battle Cluster[16]
- Second Wolf Assault Cluster[16]
- Nineteenth Wolf Striker Cluster[16]
- Eleventh Wolf Battle Cluster[16]
Color Scheme and Insignia[edit]
As Tau, the Galaxy painted its machines khaki, upper surfaces in light gray, and areas around the cockpit paneled in red.[28]
Beta Galaxy of Clan Wolf painted a sandy tan top half and dark gray bottom half on their machines when desired or on formal occasions.[29]
If not using an appropriate camouflage or the formal scheme, Clan Wolf used a flat gray. The Wolf Clan insignia was painted prominently on Wolf equipment. Beta Galaxy's insignia was that of the snarling wolf over a white circle on a silver five-pointed star. Pre-Refusal War, only second-line galaxies used Greek letter designations on the throat of their insignia, a practice added by Khan Vladimir Ward to all Galaxies after he acceded to the Khanship.[30]
A damaged Summoner in Beta Galaxy colors
Timber Wolf and Clan Wolf Beta Galaxy MechWarrior
Executioner BattleMech in Beta Galaxy colors
References[edit]
- ↑ a b c The Falcon and the Wolf, p. 21
- ↑ a b Objective Raids, p. 32
- ↑ The Falcon and the Wolf, p. 27
- ↑ a b c Bred for War[page needed]
- ↑ The Falcon and the Wolf, pp. 31–32
- ↑ a b The Falcon and the Wolf, pp. 45–46
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, pp. 52–53
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans, p. 10
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 159
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 148
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 84: "The Assault of Skye"
- ↑ Malicious Intent, ch. 8
- ↑ a b c d e Field Manual: Updates, p. 74
- ↑ a b c d e f Field Manual: 3085, p. 126: "Clan Military Forces"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans, p. 32
- ↑ a b c d e f g h Field Manual: 3145, p. 170: "Clan Force Deployments - Wolf Empire"
- ↑ MechWarrior Pilot Deck: Warriors of Kerensky I, Heather
- ↑ MechWarrior Pilot Deck: Heroes of the Clan Invasion, Jacobo
- ↑ MechWarrior Pilot Deck: Heroes of the Clan Invasion, Sinooko
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10, p. 10: "Crucible"
- ↑ MechWarrior Pilot Deck: Warriors of Kerensky I, Thalia Ward
- ↑ MechWarrior Pilot Deck: Heroes of the Clan Invasion, Christopher Clees
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16, p. 10: "Stormwolf"
- ↑ MechWarrior Pilot Deck: Heroes of the Clan Invasion, Bensing
- ↑ a b The Falcon and the Wolf, p. 22
- ↑ a b The Falcon and the Wolf, p. 46
- ↑ The Falcon and the Wolf, p. 45
- ↑ "Clan Wolf Tau Galaxy". CamoSpecs Online. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
Canonized by MadDoc on 11/22/2007.
- ↑ "Clan Wolf Beta Galaxy". CamoSpecs Online. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
Canonized by Hauptmann Fanjoy on 12/14/2004.
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 140: "Standards of Warfare"
Bibliography[edit]
- The Falcon and the Wolf
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: 3145
- Field Manual: Crusader Clans
- Field Manual: Updates
- MechWarrior Pilot Deck: Heroes of the Clan Invasion
- MechWarrior Pilot Deck: Warriors of Kerensky I
- Objective Raids
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16
- Shattered Fortress
- Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans
- Wolf Clan Sourcebook