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The Clan Ghost Bear touman is the military arm of Clan Ghost Bear, and Rasalhague Dominion.
Contents
- 1 Unit Structure
- 2 Touman Structure
- 2.1 Touman Standard Scheme
- 2.2 Current Galaxies
- 2.2.1 Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)
- 2.2.2 Beta Galaxy (Night Howlers)
- 2.2.3 Rho Galaxy (Bear Essentials)
- 2.2.4 Omega Galaxy (The Vega Bears)
- 2.2.5 Theta Galaxy
- 2.2.6 Kappa Galaxy
- 2.2.7 Tau Galaxy
- 2.2.8 Rasalhague Galaxy
- 2.2.9 Valkyrie Galaxy
- 2.2.10 Tundra Galaxy
- 2.2.11 Taiga Galaxy
- 2.2.12 Polar Galaxy
- 2.3 Former Galaxies
- 2.4 Clan Ghost Bear Naval Forces
- 3 Uniforms and Rank Insignia
- 4 Gallery
- 5 References
- 6 Bibliography
Unit Structure[edit]
Clan Ghost Bear, favoring heavy firepower and fast speed, fields as standard front-line Clusters composed of three OmniMech Trinaries, one Elemental Binary and one OmniFighter Binary. One or more 'Mech Trinary is often upgraded to a Supernova, with the Fire Moth serving as de facto Elemental carriers. Variations on the standard Cluster are Striker Clusters featuring a higher ratio of fast, jump-capable 'Mechs, while Assault Clusters favor larger numbers of heavy and assault 'Mechs. Every front-line Galaxy is led by a Keshik, typically a reinforced Supernova Trinary of four Stars.[1]
Second-line Clusters follow roughly the same format, the exception being Phalanx Clusters. Organized specifically for defensive operations, they include conventional armor in addition to infantry and 'Mechs. Another unique feature of the Ghost Bear touman, thanks to possibly the largest contingent of Elementals of all the Clans, is an entire Galaxy composed of these battle armor troopers.[1]
Touman Structure[edit]
The forces listed below represents the Ghost Bear touman in 3145.[2][3][4]
Touman Standard Scheme[edit]
Ghost Bear BattleMechs and armored vehicles are most often painted in a winter camouflage scheme of grays and whites, unless terrain conditions mandate other colors. In front-line units, 'Mechs are trimmed with blue accents.[5]
Current Galaxies[edit]
Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)[edit]
| Alpha Galaxy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3061[6] Command Supernova Trinary Galaxy Command 1st Bear Guards 3rd Bear Guards 50th Striker Cluster 1st Rasalhague Bears |
3067[7] Command Supernova Trinary Galaxy Command 1st Bear Guards 3rd Bear Guards 50th Striker Cluster 1st Rasalhague Bears |
3079[8] Command Supernova Trinary Galaxy Command 1st Bear Guards 3rd Bear Guards |
3085[9] Command Supernova Trinary Galaxy Command 1st Bear Guards 3rd Bear Guards 8th Bear Cuirassiers 73rd Battle Cluster |
3145[10] Command Supernova Trinary Galaxy Command 1st Bear Guards 3rd Bear Guards 8th Bear Cuirassiers 73rd Battle Cluster |
Beta Galaxy (Night Howlers)[edit]
| Beta Galaxy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3061[6] Trinary Galaxy Command 12th Bear Chevaliers 304th Assault Cluster 332nd Assault Cluster 14th Battle Cluster |
3067[7] Trinary Galaxy Command 12th Bear Chevaliers 304th Assault Cluster 332nd Assault Cluster 14th Battle Cluster |
3079[8] Trinary Galaxy Command 332nd Assault Cluster 14th Battle Cluster |
3085[9] Trinary Galaxy Command 332nd Assault Cluster 14th Battle Cluster 18th Battle Cluster 140th Striker Cluster |
3145[10] Trinary Galaxy Command 332nd Assault Cluster 14th Battle Cluster 18th Battle Cluster 140th Striker Cluster |
Rho Galaxy (Bear Essentials)[edit]
| Rho Galaxy | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
3048 Trinary Galaxy Command 18th Battle Cluster 48th Battle Cluster 243rd Battle Cluster 283rd Battle Cluster 297th Battle Cluster |
3061[6] Trinary Galaxy Command 18th Battle Cluster 243rd Battle Cluster 283rd Battle Cluster 297th Battle Cluster 300th Battle Cluster |
3067[7] Trinary Galaxy Command 18th Battle Cluster 243rd Battle Cluster 283rd Battle Cluster 297th Battle Cluster 300th Battle Cluster |
3079[8] Trinary Galaxy Command 18th Battle Cluster 243rd Battle Cluster 283rd Battle Cluster 300th Battle Cluster |
3085[9] Trinary Galaxy Command 243rd Battle Cluster 283rd Battle Cluster 300th Battle Cluster |
3145[10] Trinary Galaxy Command 243rd Battle Cluster 283rd Battle Cluster 300th Battle Cluster 343rd Battle Cluster |
Omega Galaxy (The Vega Bears)[edit]
| Omega Galaxy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
3061[6] Trinary Galaxy Command 139th Striker Cluster 5th Bear Guards 357th Assault Cluster 10th Bear Cuirassiers |
3067[7] Trinary Galaxy Command 139th Striker Cluster 5th Bear Guards 357th Assault Cluster 10th Bear Cuirassiers |
3079[8] Trinary Galaxy Command 5th Bear Guards 357th Assault Cluster |
3085[9] Trinary Galaxy Command 5th Bear Guards 357th Assault Cluster 3rd Bear Regulars |
3145[10] Trinary Galaxy Command 5th Bear Guards 357th Assault Cluster 3rd Bear Regulars 1st Vega Regulars 2nd Vega Regulars 3rd Vega Regulars |
Theta Galaxy[edit]
| Theta Galaxy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3061[6] 3rd Bear Regulars 17th PGC 30th PGC 7th Phalanx |
3067[7] 3rd Bear Regulars 17th PGC 30th PGC 7th Phalanx |
3079[8] 3rd Bear Regulars 17th PGC 30th PGC |
3085[9] 6th Bear Regulars 17th PGC 12th PGC 56th PGC 10th Phalanx |
3145[10] 6th Bear Regulars 17th PGC 12th PGC 56th PGC 10th Phalanx |
Kappa Galaxy[edit]
| Kappa Galaxy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3061[6] 4th Bear Regulars 11th PGC 14th PGC 63rd PGC |
3067[7] 4th Bear Regulars 11th PGC 14th PGC |
3079[8] 4th Bear Regulars 11th PGC 14th PGC |
3085[9] 4th Bear Regulars 14th PGC 55th PGC 21st Phalanx |
3145[10] 4th Bear Regulars 14th PGC 55th PGC 21st Phalanx |
Tau Galaxy[edit]
| Tau Galaxy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
3061[6] 1st Bear Regulars 2nd Bear Regulars 9th PGC 18th PGC 37th PGC |
3067[7] 1st Bear Regulars 2nd Bear Regulars 9th PGC 18th PGC 37th PGC |
3079[8] 1st Bear Regulars 2nd Bear Regulars 9th PGC 18th PGC 37th PGC |
3085[9] 1st Bear Regulars 2nd Bear Regulars 9th PGC 18th PGC 37th PGC |
3145[10] 1st Bear Regulars 2nd Bear Regulars 9th PGC 18th PGC 37th PGC |
Rasalhague Galaxy[edit]
| Rasalhague Galaxy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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|
3079[8] 1st Rasalhague Bears 1st Tyr Assault Cluster Gunzburg Eagles |
3085[9] 1st Rasalhague Bears 1st Tyr Assault Cluster Gunzburg Eagles |
3145[10] 1st Rasalhague Bears 1st Tyr Assault Cluster 2nd Tyr Assault Cluster Gunzburg Eagles |
Valkyrie Galaxy[edit]
| Valkyrie Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3079[8] 2nd Valkyrie Cluster 6th Valkyrie Cluster |
3085[9] 2nd Valkyrie Cluster 6th Valkyrie Cluster |
3145[10] 2nd Valkyrie Cluster 6th Valkyrie Cluster |
Tundra Galaxy[edit]
| Tundra Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3079[8] 1st Drakøn Cluster 3rd Drakøn Cluster 1st Hussars Cluster 3rd Hussars Cluster |
3085[9] 1st Drakøn Cluster 3rd Drakøn Cluster 1st Hussars Cluster 3rd Hussars Cluster |
3145[10] 1st Drakøn Cluster 2nd Drakøn Cluster 3rd Drakøn Cluster 1st Hussars Cluster 3rd Hussars Cluster |
Taiga Galaxy[edit]
| Taiga Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3079[8] 1st Freemen Cluster 2nd Freemen Cluster 3rd Freemen Cluster |
3085[9] 1st Freemen Cluster 2nd Freemen Cluster 3rd Freemen Cluster |
3145[10] 1st Freemen Cluster 2nd Freemen Cluster 3rd Freemen Cluster 4th Freemen Cluster |
Polar Galaxy[edit]
| Polar Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3079[8] 1st Kavalleri Cluster 2nd Kavalleri Cluster 3rd Kavalleri Cluster 4th Kavalleri Cluster |
3085[9] 1st Kavalleri Cluster 2nd Kavalleri Cluster 3rd Kavalleri Cluster 4th Kavalleri Cluster |
3145[10] 1st Kavalleri Cluster 2nd Kavalleri Cluster 3rd Kavalleri Cluster 4th Kavalleri Cluster |
Former Galaxies[edit]
Delta Galaxy (The Blitzkrieg)[edit]
Delta Galaxy was disbanded between 3079 and 3085 to rebuild Alpha Galaxy and Beta Galaxy.[11]
| Delta Galaxy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
3061[6] Trinary Galaxy Command 8th Bear Cuirassiers 73rd Battle Cluster 68th Striker Cluster 115th Striker Cluster 140th Striker Cluster |
3067[7] Trinary Galaxy Command 8th Bear Cuirassiers 73rd Battle Cluster 68th Striker Cluster 115th Striker Cluster 140th Striker Cluster |
3079[8] Trinary Galaxy Command 8th Bear Cuirassiers 73rd Battle Cluster 140th Striker Cluster |
Zeta Galaxy (Claws of the Ghost)[edit]
In 3074 Zeta Galaxy was heavily damaged in the fighting on Radstadt, and does not appear in any further force listings. [12]
| Zeta Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|
|
3061[6] 1st Claw 2nd Claw 3rd Claw 4th Claw |
3067[7] 1st Claw 2nd Claw 3rd Claw 4th Claw |
Xi Galaxy[edit]
Xi Galaxy was disbanded between 3079 and 3085. Its clusters were partly used to reinforce Theta Galaxy[13] and partly gifted to the Republic Armed Forces.[14]
| Xi Galaxy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
3061[6] 5th Bear Regulars 10th PGC 42nd PGC 56th PGC |
3067[7] 5th Bear Regulars 10th PGC 42nd PGC 56th PGC |
3079[8] 10th PGC 42nd PGC 56th PGC |
Omicron Galaxy[edit]
Omicron galaxy was disbanded between 3079 and 3085 to rebuild Theta Galaxy and Kappa Galaxy.[15]
| Omicron Galaxy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
3061[6] 6th Bear Regulars 33rd PGC 55th PGC 69th PGC |
3067[7] 6th Bear Regulars 33rd PGC 55th PGC 69th PGC |
3079[8] 33rd PGC 55th PGC |
Pi Galaxy[edit]
Pi Galaxy was disbanded between 3079 and 3085 to rebuild Theta Galaxy and Kappa Galaxy.[15]
| Pi Galaxy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
3061[6] 23rd PGC 29th PGC 54th PGC 5th Phalanx 13th Phalanx |
3067[7] 23rd PGC 29th PGC 54th PGC 5th Phalanx 13th Phalanx |
3079[8] 23rd PGC 29th PGC 54th PGC 13th Phalanx |
Sigma Galaxy[edit]
Sigma Galaxy was disbanded between 3079 and 3085 to rebuild Theta Galaxy and Kappa Galaxy.[15]
| Sigma Galaxy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
3061[6] 7th Bear Regulars 12th PGC 10th Phalanx 21st Phalanx |
3067[7] 7th Bear Regulars 12th PGC 10th Phalanx 21st Phalanx |
3079[8] 10th Phalanx 6th Bear Regulars 12th PGC 21st Phalanx |
[edit]
As of 3145, the following major WarShips are available to the Ghost Bear forces:
- Rasalhague (Leviathan II-class battleship)
- Den Mother (Carrack-class transport)
- Yggdrasil (Carrack-class transport)
Uniforms and Rank Insignia[edit]
Field Uniform
In the field Ghost Bear Warriors wear fatigues with a gray camouflage pattern, black utility belt, sidearm holster, and shoulder pads shaped like the claws of the Ghost Bear. The Clan insignia is worn on the right shoulder; below is the Point insignia. The insignia of the Warrior's Galaxy and Cluster are worn on the left shoulder. Rank insignia is worn on the helmet or cap of the uniform.[16]
Dress Uniform
The dress uniform is a simple gray shirt and blue-gray jacket and trousers, accented with dark blue piping and gold buttons. A black necktie is worn on the uniform. Black claws patterns are sewn on the shoulders of the jacket of the Ghost Bear uniform. The Clan insignia is worn on the right shoulder, while rank insignia is worn on the collars. Star Colonels and above wear a golden aiguillette over the right shoulder. Even after their formation into the Rasalhague Dominion, Clan Ghost Bear still retain their field and dress uniforms, but replace the Ghost Bear patch with that of the Dominion insignia instead.[16]
Ceremonial Uniform
The uniform consists of a black bodysuit draped over a large cloak of light blue fur. Warriors who succeeded at the Clawing Ritual will wear a white cloak from the ghost bear they have killed. The pelt is so large that everyone can make their own cloak for the ceremonial uniform. The warrior who makes the kill gets to adorn the shoulders of the uniform with bear teeth, while other members use bear claws. Warriors wear a white helmet in the shape of a bear head, while those who underwent the Clawing Ritual replace the helmet with an actual Ghost Bear skull.[16]
| Uniform | Rank | Insignia | Point Rank | Point Insignia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [[]] | ||||
| Point Commander | 
|
Point 1 | 
| |
| Star Commander | 
|
Point 2 | 
| |
| Star Captain | 
|
Point 3 | 
| |
| Star Colonel | 
|
Point 4 | 
| |
| Galaxy Commander | 
|
Point 5 | 
| |
| Khan | 
|
Gallery[edit]
Field Uniform, ca. 3054
Dress Uniform, ca. 3054
Khan Dalia Bekker wearing her Clan Ghost Bear Dress Uniform, while sporting the Rasalhague Dominion insignia. ca. 3145
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 85
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, pp. 89–101
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, pp. 60–61, 77–78
- ↑ Field Report: Clans, p. 11
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, pg.85
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 Field Manual: Warden Clans, pp. 163-164
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 Field Manual: Updates, pp. 77-78
- ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 Field Report: Clans, pp. 11
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 Field Manual: 3085, pp. 127-128
- ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 Field Manual: 3145, pp. 172–173
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, pp. 120
- ↑ The Walking Dead
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 127, "The 56th PGC appears as part of Theta Galaxy"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 167, "Forces Gifted to the Republic"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Field Manual: 3085, p. 121, "Omicron, Pi, and Sigma are stated to have been disbanded to reinforce Theta and Kappa Galaxies"
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 86: Clan Ghost Bear Uniforms