Red Guards (Clan Blood Spirit)
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| Red Guards | |
| Disbanded | 3084[1] |
| Affiliation | Clan Blood Spirit |
| Parent Command | Alpha Galaxy |
History[edit]
Known more for their defensive operations against Clan Burrock, in the preparation for Operation REVIVAL the elite Red Guards served as the Blood Spirits' entry into the REVIVAL Trials.[2] They were defeated by Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Nova Cat, leading to the end of their particpation in the Invasion, though did defeat the Clan's hated Burrock rivals.[3]
The homeworld of the Red Guards was York. During the Burrock Trial of Absorption they fought against Clan Star Adder's Alpha Galaxy and Clan Burrock's Kappa Galaxy on Albion.[4]
Remaining on the defensive on York, counterattacking where possible. Between 3059 and 3066, they saw almost constant fighting fending off raids by Clan Star Adder.[5]
In late 3069 Khan Schmitt led Alpha and Iota Galaxies against the Adders on Albion, quickly capturing a Chrysaor ProtoMech factory, and by the end of the year had secured 40% of the planet. The Khan then led Alpha against Clan Steel Viper holdings on Arcadia and captured their Roc ProtoMech complex.[6] Alpha Galaxy and the Cuirassiers were involved in near constant fighting on York, but by 3070 had reduced the Adder holdings to a single enclave.[7]
In 3075, the Red Guard and Alpha Galaxy dropped onto Circe as part of the multi-Clan force of the Clan Steel Viper Annihilation. They had taken heavy casualties in the approach by hidden gun batteries but managed to drop straight on top of one battery, silencing it, before linking up with Delta Galaxy of Clan Cloud Cobra and pressing the attack.[8]
By 3083, the Red Guard had moved to the Colleen system. Here they were bid in defense against multiple attacks by Clan Stone Lion and Clan Coyote. The fighting was disastrous for the Spirits, and after a few months, only two holdings on the planet of Haven remained in their control.[9] By 3084 the Hussars could muster less than half of their warriors, and by the end of the year were wiped out.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Red Guards | |||
| Star Colonel | Lorraine Keller | 3048[10] | |
| Star Colonel | Jessie Keller | 3059 – 3067[4][11] | |
| Star Colonel | Katja Keller | 3083[1] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Red Guards had performed mostly defensive operations in the lead-up to REVIVAL, despite their position as the best the Spirit's Alpha Galaxy had to offer. They were known to rely too heavily on their commanders, and steps were taken by Khan Karianna Schmitt to encourage more initiative from every warrior.[10]
Composition History[edit]
3059–3085[edit]
Insignia and Color Scheme[edit]
The Alpha Galaxy insignia was a blood-red teardrop on a white marble octagon shield, while the Red Guards' insignia was set on a black shield.[4]
As a part of Alpha Galaxy, the Red Guard would have followed The Blooding's color scheme of desert tan and blood-red highlights.[12]
Notes[edit]
Special Command Abilities for the Red Guards can be found on page 19 of Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials.[10]
References[edit]
- ↑ a b c The Wars of Reaving, p. 157
- ↑ Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials, p. 19
- ↑ Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials, p. 15
- ↑ a b c d Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 31: "Alpha Galaxy"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 41: "Blood Spirit touman"
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 45
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 42
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 150
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 155
- ↑ a b c Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials, p. 19: "Red Guards Profile"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 70: "Clan Blood Spirit Deployment Table"
- ↑ "Blood Spirit Alpha Galaxy". CamoSpecs Online. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
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