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The Clan Hell's Horses touman is the military arm of Clan Hell's Horses.
Contents
- 1 Unit Structure
- 2 Touman structure
- 2.1 Touman Standard Scheme
- 2.2 Current Galaxies
- 2.2.1 Hell's Keshiks
- 2.2.2 Alpha Galaxy (Stampede of Steel)
- 2.2.3 Beta Galaxy (The Apocalypse)
- 2.2.4 Delta Galaxy (The Lightning Riders)
- 2.2.5 Epsilon Galaxy (The Stonewall Brigade)
- 2.2.6 Fire Horse Galaxy
- 2.2.7 Theta Galaxy (Hell's Stormtroopers)
- 2.2.8 Iota Galaxy (The Ninth Ring of Hell)
- 2.2.9 Kappa Galaxy (Scarlet Mustangs)
- 2.2.10 Omega Galaxy (The Warg Riders)
- 2.3 Fallen Galaxies
- 2.4 Naval Assets
- 3 Uniforms and Rank Insignia
- 4 References
- 5 Bibliography
Unit Structure[edit]
Clan Hell's Horses' beliefs in cooperation and combine-arms warfare has led to the adoption of their own unique organization. In the standard Cluster, the first three Trinaries are a mix of OmniMechs and Elementals, with varying ratios depending on their function. The fourth Trinary is a pure aerospace fighter unit, while the fifth is a Supernova of conventional armor and infantry.[1]
The Clusters are further divided into separate categories:[1]
Cluster Type | Information |
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Cavalry Cluster | The most numerous Cluster type, these units employ fast light- to heavy-weight 'Mech designs, along with a few assault 'Mechs. Both conventional and Elemental infantry are fully jump-capable, and vehicles assigned to a Cavalry Cluster are a mix of hover and VTOL craft, mostly infantry transports. Their primary function is for reconnaissance and fast-response, but they favor no particular weapon class or system, and employ flexible field tactics. |
Strike Cluster | A balance of speed and firepower, Strike Clusters use medium- to heavy-weight 'Mechs, vehicles and fighters. These units contain fewer infantry forces than in other Clusters as their primary mission is offensive operations, which tend to inflict greater casualties. For the sake of mobility these units favor energy weapons so as to avoid being tied down to supply lines. |
Assault Cluster | Emphasizing firepower at the expense of speed, these Clusters feature larger numbers of heavy-weight 'Mechs and fighters, with infantry and vehicles that similarly focus on greater hitting power over mobility. As these Clusters are used for defensive operations and siege warfare, they are generally close enough to their supply lines to avoid resupply concerns, and so place a greater emphasis on heavier autocannons and missile weaponry. |
Generic Clusters | Reserved for garrison Clusters, these units contain a grab-bag of different machines, weapon systems and forces to fulfill the jack-of-all-trades role. They are used in battle only when the need for additional forces arises. |
Horde Cluster | In the late 3080s, Star Colonel Domnall Seidman of the 666th Mechanized Assault Cluster was given permission from the Clan Council to create a new Cluster, one that became the basis for the "Mongol Doctrine." Horde Clusters feature two Trinaries and an attached support Supernova. Mangudai Trinary consists of highly mobile light (or few mediums) 'Mechs or vehicles, used to draw out or position enemies for the heavier Tulughma Trinary of heavy and assault weight machines. Support Supernova contains any regular infantry and associated carriers, and is used to assist as needed.[2] |
Ranger Clusters | Raised in the Dark Age largely as a defensive stalling tactic until other Clusters can arrive, Ranger Clusters field quick, lightweight, long-range skirmishing units that can harass an opponent but not survive a stand-up fight. Most are found in second-line Galaxies and do not see much combat.[3] |
Touman structure[edit]
The touman in 3145[4][5][6][7]
Touman Standard Scheme[edit]
The Clan Hell's Horses Touman employs, reds and blacks across most of their galaxies.
Current Galaxies[edit]
Hell's Keshiks[edit]
- Alpha Keshik (Might Before Metal)
- Omega Keshik (Hell's Inferno)
Alpha Galaxy (Stampede of Steel)[edit]
Alpha Galaxy | ||
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3059-3067 Alpha Galaxy Command 11th Mechanized Cavalry 12th Mechanized Cavalry 21st Mechanized Assault Cluster 22nd Mechanized Assault Cluster 30th Mechanized Strike Cluster |
3145 Alpha Galaxy Command 11th Mechanized Cavalry 22nd Mechanized Assault Cluster 30th Mechanized Strike Cluster 5th Horde Cluster |
Beta Galaxy (The Apocalypse)[edit]
Beta Galaxy | ||
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3059-3067 Beta Galaxy Command 77th Mechanized Cavalry 666th Mechanized Assault Cluster 333rd Mechanized Strike Cluster 888th Mechanized Assault Cluster 99th Mechanized Cavalry |
3145 Beta Galaxy Command 77th Mechanized Cavalry 666th Mechanized Assault Cluster 8th Horde Cluster 11th Horde Cluster |
Delta Galaxy (The Lightning Riders)[edit]
Delta Galaxy | ||
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3059-3067 71st Mechanized Cavalry 82nd Mechanized Cavalry 44th Mechanized Assault Cluster 65th Mechanized Strike Cluster |
3145 Delta Galaxy Command 65th Mechanized Strike Cluster 71st Mechanized Cavalry 82nd Mechanized Cavalry 4th Horde Cluster |
Epsilon Galaxy (The Stonewall Brigade)[edit]
Epsilon Galaxy | ||
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3067 Epsilon Galaxy Command 108th Mechanized Cavalry Cluster 62nd Mechanized Assault Cluster 91st Mechanized Assault Cluster |
3145 Epsilon Galaxy Command 62nd Mechanized Assault Cluster 91st Mechanized Assault Cluster 9th Horde Cluster 10th Horde Cluster |
Fire Horse Galaxy[edit]
Fire Horse Galaxy | ||
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3145 Fire Horse Galaxy Command 1st Horde Cluster 2nd Horde Cluster 3rd Horde Cluster 39th Mechanized Assault Cluster 97th Mechanized Strike Cluster |
Theta Galaxy (Hell's Stormtroopers)[edit]
Theta Galaxy | ||
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3067-3085 42nd BattleMech Cluster 49th BattleMech Cluster 53rd BattleMech Cluster 57th BattleMech Cluster |
3145 1st Rangers Cluster 8th Rangers Cluster 11th Rangers Cluster 42nd BattleMech Cluster |
Iota Galaxy (The Ninth Ring of Hell)[edit]
Iota Galaxy | ||
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3067-3085 61st BattleMech Cluster 67th BattleMech Cluster 69th BattleMech Cluster 74th BattleMech Cluster |
3145 61st BattleMech Cluster 2nd Rangers Cluster 6th Rangers Cluster 10th Rangers Cluster |
Kappa Galaxy (Scarlet Mustangs)[edit]
Kappa Galaxy | ||
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3067-3085 307th Mechanized Cavalry 412th Mechanized Strike 85th BattleMech Cluster |
3145 85th BattleMech Cluster 4th Rangers Cluster 12th Rangers Cluster 13th Rangers Cluster |
Omega Galaxy (The Warg Riders)[edit]
Omega Galaxy | ||
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3070-3085 91st BattleMech Cluster 93rd BattleMech Cluster 94th BattleMech Cluster 99th BattleMech Cluster |
3145 91st BattleMech Cluster 5th Rangers Cluster 7th Rangers Cluster 9th Rangers Cluster |
Fallen Galaxies[edit]
Gamma Galaxy (The Bloodriders)[edit]
Gamma Galaxy | |
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3059 Gamma Galaxy Command 201st Mechanized Assault 45th Mechanized Strike 87th Mechanized Cavalry |
Zeta Galaxy (Wrath from Heaven)[edit]
Zeta Galaxy | |
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3059 40th Mechanized Cavalry 229th Mechanized Strike 27th BattleMech Cluster 31st BattleMech Cluster |
Eta Galaxy (The Shadow Riders)[edit]
Eta Galaxy | |
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3059-3067 51st Mechanized Cavalry 35th BattleMech Cluster 39th BattleMech Cluster |
Disbanded due to heavy losses in the 3070s.[9]
[edit]
Three Hell's Horses Warships have survived to 3145. Assault DropShips and Pocket Warships are used to cover for the loss of a large percentage of the fleet following the relocation to the Inner Sphere.
- Armageddon (Potemkin-class Troop Cruiser)
- Bucephalus (Congress-class Frigate)
- Stampede (York-class Destroyer)
- Unknown number of Isegrim Assault DropShips
- Unknown number of Nagasawa Assault DropShips
- Unknown number of Aesir Assault DropShips (Fighter Carrier type)
- Unknown number of Vanir Assault DropShips (Escort/Missile Defense type)
Uniforms and Rank Insignia[edit]
Battle Uniform
Both MechWarriors and Elementals wear red and black mesh cooling suits for the base of the battle uniform. The uniform adds a gun belt, headband and wristbands with thin red boots of insulated, reinforced rubber. Horses warriors wear a camouflaged flak vest that completes the uniform.
Aerospace pilots wear an all red flight suit with black shoulder, elbow, and knee pads. Black boots, gloves, and a flight helmet which can be sealed to protect the wearer against heat, cold, and the vacuum of space.
Conventional Infantry wear the standard field uniform in combat.[11]
Field Uniform
The Hell's Horses field uniforms sport a reddish-brown camouflage pattern made with ballistic cloth and reinforced at the shoulder, elbow and knees by thick black pads. Pockets in the upper legs, as well as on the black utility belt, allows the wearer to carry additional gear in the field. A standard hip holster holds a sidearm only required when the situation demands. Thick leather boots with fasteners provide long lasting protection for the warrior's feet. Dismounted warriors add a black Cavalry hat with the Hell's Horses logo placed on the upturned on the right side of the brim, but some warriors switch the hat for a helmet or neurohelmet.[11]
Dress Uniform
The Hell's Horses dress uniform is a simple red jacket, trimmed with black leather, over a black high collar undershirt. A single pentagonal gold button, matching the jacket's cuff links is pinned to the right flap of the uniform, over the wearer's left breast. A simple, black leather belt at the waist, a ceremonial sword may be worn. Red trousers trimmed with black leather and polished blacked leather shoes complete the uniform. Hell's Horses warriors wear black leather gloves with the dress uniform.[12]
Ceremonial Uniform
The ceremonial uniform is the same as the dress uniform, but adds a gold trim at all seams where black and red meet. An enameled mask modeled after the hell's horse that features a long mane of synthetic yellow horse hair that runs down the meter of the wearer's back.[11]
Naval Uniform
The naval uniform is the same as the dress uniform, but switches red and black around and swaps the gloves and sword with a gun belt.[11]
Undress Uniform
When not on active duty or in battle, Hell's Horses warriors wear a red jumpsuit, trimmed in black. Black shoes and a black gun belt are worn with the uniform, but are optional. Black elbow and knee pads are only worn when handling menial activities.[11]
Rank | Insignia |
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Point Commander | |
Star Commander | |
Nova Commander | |
Star Captain | |
Nova Captain | |
Star Colonel | |
Galaxy Commander | |
saKhan | |
Khan |
Point positions | |||||||||
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Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 59
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, pp. 60–61: "First Horde Cluster"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 155
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, pp. 64–73
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, pp. 45, 71
- ↑ Field Report: Clans, p. 13
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, pp. 154–155, 167–168
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 45
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 145
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 155: "The Hell's Horses Fleet"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 61: Clan Hell's Horses Uniforms
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 60: Clan Hell's Horses Uniforms