Clan Steel Viper Touman
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The Clan Steel Viper touman was the military arm of Clan Steel Viper.
Contents
- 1 Unit Structure
- 2 Touman Structure
- 2.1 Former Galaxies
- 2.1.1 Triasch Keshik
- 2.1.2 Alpha Galaxy (Steel Viper Galaxy)
- 2.1.3 Beta Galaxy (Steel Fangs Galaxy)
- 2.1.4 Gamma Galaxy (Striking Serpent Galaxy)
- 2.1.5 Delta Galaxy (The Fer-De-Lance Galaxy)
- 2.1.6 Nu Galaxy (Buto Galaxy)
- 2.1.7 Zeta Galaxy
- 2.1.8 Omicron Galaxy
- 2.1.9 Rho Galaxy
- 2.1.10 Chi Galaxy
- 2.1.11 Psi Galaxy
- 2.1.12 Omega Galaxy
- 2.1 Former Galaxies
- 3 Naval Assets
- 4 Uniforms and Rank Insignia
- 5 References
- 6 Bibliography
Unit Structure[edit]
Most front-line Clusters conformed to the standard Clan doctrine of three OmniMech, one Elemental and one OmniFighter Trinary. Medium and heavy-weight 'Mechs comprise most of these 'Mech assets, with light and assault 'Mechs restricted to specialist units. However, though they field the same number of aerospace fighters as other Clans, Steel Viper aerospace Points contain only one fighter rather than the standard two, and proportionally a large number are assigned escort duty to WarShips and other spacecraft. This leaves ground units much more vulnerable to air assaults than other Clan units.[1]
Second-line Clusters vary their composition based on their specialist role. Fang Clusters deploy three BattleMech Trinaries and a conventional infantry Trinary while Phalanx Clusters reverse this by deploying three infantry Trinaries and one 'Mech. Legion Clusters deploy two each of 'Mech and conventional infantry, and all three include an Aerospace Trinary. This willingness to use non-solahma conventional infantry is unique among the Clans, though for the most part these forces are little seen outside garrison Clusters. While combat vehicles are also used by second-line Clusters, they are less common.[1]
Another unique feature is all Steel Viper warriors are trueborn; even second-line units are composed of truebirth warriors who simply did not test well during their final Trial of Position.[1]
The Steel Vipers also maintain specialist Star formations which are almost all "pure" unit types, the exception being Rattler and Molt Stars.[1]
| Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Krait | Assault Star (heavy to assault 'Mechs) |
| Boa | Battle Star (medium to heavy 'Mechs) |
| Mamba | Striker Star (light to medium 'Mechs) |
| Rattler | Reinforced Star (Five OmniMechs and Five Elemental Points) |
| Cobra | Elemental Star |
| Adder | Aerospace Star |
| Viper | Conventional Infantry Star |
| Asp | Vehicle Star |
| Molt | Ad hoc Combined-Arms Star |
| Head | Command Star |
Touman Structure[edit]
Former Galaxies[edit]
All Steel Viper Galaxies underwent a strategic reorganization in 3068 when the new Rattle Clusters were introduced. Veteran Clusters from several Galaxies were removed to form Omicron Galaxy, and replaced in their old Galaxy by a Rattle Cluster.[2] The Steel Viper touman would meet its end, in 3075 after being discovered as the only remaining Clan who had been "tainted" by their contact in the Inner Sphere. IlKhan Brett Andrews' actions in the Clan Council only hastened the Steel Vipers' fate as the remaining home Clans had effectively destroyed the touman and razed their capital. The destruction of the touman would mark the end the Wars of Reaving.
Triasch Keshik[edit]
| Triasch Keshik | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3052-3058 Triasch Keshik Steel Viper Naval Reserve |
3067 Triasch Keshik Steel Viper Naval Reserve | |
Alpha Galaxy (Steel Viper Galaxy)[edit]
| Alpha Galaxy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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3051-52 1st Viper Guards 4th Viper Guards 250th Assault Cluster 333rd Combat Assault Cluster 400th Assault Cluster |
3060 Triasch Keshik 1st Viper Guards 2nd Viper Guards 4th Viper Guards 400th Assault Cluster Alpha Solahma Cluster Alpha Newt Cluster |
3067 1st Viper Guards 2nd Viper Guards 400th Assault Cluster Alpha Newt Cluster |
Beta Galaxy (Steel Fangs Galaxy)[edit]
| Beta Galaxy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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3051-3053 Viper Fusiliers 126th Striker Cluster 104th Assault Cluster |
3059 Viper Fusiliers 126th Striker Cluster 195th Striker Cluster 233rd Battle Cluster 9th Viper Guards Beta Newt Trinary |
3067 Steel Fang Strike Star Viper Fusiliers 126th Striker Cluster 195th Striker Cluster 233rd Battle Cluster Beta Newt Cluster |
Gamma Galaxy (Striking Serpent Galaxy)[edit]
| Gamma Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|
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3053-3061 423rd Assault Cluster 428th Assault Cluster 51st Battle Cluster 94th Battle Cluster 57th Striker Cluster |
3062-3067 423rd Assault Cluster 428th Assault Cluster 94th Battle Cluster 57th Striker Cluster Gamma Cluster |
Delta Galaxy (The Fer-De-Lance Galaxy)[edit]
| Delta Galaxy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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3052 51st Battle Cluster 61st Striker Cluster 93rd Assault Cluster 202nd Striker Cluster |
3059 61st Striker Cluster 93rd Assault Cluster 104th Assault Cluster |
3067 61st Striker Cluster 93rd Assault Cluster 104th Assault Cluster Steel Coil Patrol Star |
Nu Galaxy (Buto Galaxy)[edit]
| Nu Galaxy | |
|---|---|
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3059-3067 14th Viper Regulars 17th Viper Regulars 131st Phalanx 29th Fang 33rd Phalanx |
Zeta Galaxy[edit]
| Zeta Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|
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3052 2nd Fang 38th Phalanx 71st Phalanx |
3054-3067 1st Fang 2nd Fang 38th Phalanx 71st Phalanx |
Omicron Galaxy[edit]
| Omicron Galaxy | |
|---|---|
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3068-3072 Unknown |
Rho Galaxy[edit]
| Rho Galaxy | |
|---|---|
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3054-3067 5th Legion 3rd Fang 4th Fang 141st Phalanx 164th Phalanx |
Chi Galaxy[edit]
| Chi Galaxy | |
|---|---|
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3054-3067 1st Legion 5th Viper Regulars 11th Viper Regulars |
Psi Galaxy[edit]
| Psi Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|
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3054 144th Phalanx 165th Phalanx |
3059-3065 144th Phalanx 165th Phalanx 83rd Fang |
Omega Galaxy[edit]
| Omega Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|
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3054-3059 9th Fang 10th Fang 80th Fang 167th Phalanx |
3067 10th Fang 80th Fang 167th Fang 144th Phalanx 83rd Fang |
[edit]
After years of losses, the Steel Vipers were the leading Clan in the chaos of the Wars of Reaving. At their Annihilation, the Steel Vipers maintained the following WarShips:
- Snake Leader, Congress-class Frigate - flagship
- Garlon, Congress-class Frigate
- Constrictor, Whirlwind-class Destroyer
- Snake Pit, Lola III-class Destroyer
- Anaconda, Lola III-class Destroyer
Uniforms and Rank Insignia[edit]
Battle Dress Uniform
The Viper uniform consist of a gray-blue, form-fitting bodysuit. A coif-like hood extends the suit's protection to include the head, but many warriors choose not to wear it. Unfortunately, the hood cannot be worn with a neurohelmet.[4]
Combat Dress Uniforms
MechWarriors wear boots, gauntlets, and a cool vest over the bodysuit. Others would replace the bodysuit with shorts and T-shirt.
Aerospace pilots wear a G-suit and spacesuit over the bodysuit. Boots and gauntlets complete the uniform.
Clan Elementals wear mesh with black boots and gauntlets.
Conventional Infantry wear a bodysuit with black boots, gauntlets, with a green armored vest and two-tone overtrousers that contain large hip pockets for ammunition and other equipment. A green snake-like helmet completes the uniform.[4]
Dress Uniform
The dress uniform is a lightweight double-breasted jacket and trousers woven from a synthetic material that shimmers every time the wearer moves. Broad green stripes run along the outside of the legs and arms, and thin green piping runs across the shoulders and around the front panel of the jacket. Knee-high black boots, a black belt and black gloves complete the outfit. Bloodnamed warriors wear a cape of the same material.[4]
Ceremonial Uniform
The ceremonial uniform is the similar to the dress uniform, but is made with steel viper skin. A full-length snakeskin cloak replaces the half-cape. An enameled mask, shaped like a steel viper's head with the fangs framing the wearer's face, completes the face. Members of the Viper Clan Council and Bloodnamed house wear a thick rolled collar that simulates the size and marks of the viper.[4]
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