3rd Bear Guards (Rasalhague Dominion)
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| Third Bear Guards Cluster | |
| Nickname | The ilKhan's Shield |
| Affiliation | Rasalhague Dominion; Clan Ghost Bear (previous) |
| Parent Command | Alpha Galaxy |
The Third Bear Guards nickname stems from the Third's role in serving as the honor guard for ilKhans Nicholas Kerensky and Jerome Winson whenever they traveled in Ghost Bear territory. The Third was a showcase unit for the Ghost Bears ever since. The ilKhan's Shield was widely known for its honorable conduct and an untarnished combat record, and was regarded as one of the most well-respected Clusters in the Clans.[1]
History[edit]
Early Years[edit]
The elite Third was one of the units to fight in the REVIVAL Trials that determined the placement for each Clan during the planning for Operation REVIVAL.[2][1] During those Trials, they defeated forces from Clan Hell's Horses, Clan Goliath Scorpion, but then lost to Clan Smoke Jaguar. A win against Clan Steel Viper afforded them the Free Rasalhague Republic/Draconis Combine Gamma invasion corridor.[3]
Operation REVIVAL[edit]
The Third developed a reputation for ruthlessness during the invasion of the Inner Sphere;[2] the Third fought on the following worlds during the invasion of the Inner Sphere:
Wave Two[edit]
The Third Bear Guards faced militia troops on Trondheim.[4]
Wave Four[edit]
On Casere the Third faced the fanatically loyal Second Hussars of the Free Rasalhague Republic in September 3050. Using their light elements to harass the Third Guards, the Hussars lured the Cluster into an old industrial sector where their heavier elements waited in reinforced positions. The close-quarters fighting negated the superior range and speed advantage of the Third's Clan-Tech, but not the Cluster's heavy firepower. With both sides refusing to retreat, the Third were forced to destroy the Second Hussars to a man.[5][4]
Wave Five[edit]
After rebuilding for a year, the Third Guards (and all of Alpha Galaxy) attacked Alshain. The defending 2nd Sword of Light frustrated the Third Guards' attempts to take the Fareer Canyons for several months. Finally it appeared as if the Second had retreated, and the Third Guards pursued them. This was a trap, however, and the Second inflicted serious losses on the Third Guards before withdrawing.[6]
Tukayyid[edit]
Fought the 308th Com Guard Division on the advance to Spanac. After Tukayyid, Star Colonel Hunter Tseng was transferred to the 139th Striker, a decade of leading the ilKhan's Shield behind him.[7]
First Draconis Combine/Ghost Bear War[edit]
The First Draconis Combine / Ghost Bear War erupted following an attack on Alshain by rogue elements of the Alshain Avengers brigade of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery in 3062,[8] and as expected Alpha Galaxy played a prominent part in the Ghost Bear's retaliation against the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery.[9] The First Bear Guards struck at Idlewind while the Third Bear Guards attacked Garstedt.[10]
The Dark Age[edit]
Posted to Alshain after the Jihad, the Third Bear Guards were able to rebuild rapidly and to re-equip from factories producing the best new equipment available; the Third had been reduced to just one quarter of strength by 3079,[11] but by 3085 had more than doubled in strength while stationed on Alshain.[12]
The Third Bear Guards continued to serve as a part of Alpha Galaxy throughout the Dark Age. Alpha Galaxy continued to serve as the lead Galaxy for the Rasalhague Dominion, and as such spent a considerable amount of time protecting Alshain, the cultural heart of Clan Ghost Bear. Given that Khan Dalia Bekker regarded the Republic of the Sphere with reverence, it was a foregone conclusion that Alpha Galaxy would be sent to secure the worlds of Alrakis and Konstance as the Inner Sphere began to erupt into widespread warfare again. Having deployed in 3135, Alpha Galaxy only remained in place until Omega Galaxy secured Vega.[13]
Although Alpha Galaxy wasn't around for subsequent events leading up to the formation of the Vega Protectorate, many in Alpha came to feel that steps should have been taken to prevent Omega Galaxy from "going native" at the time, and given Khan Bekkar's conservative views there was a building sense of expectation that Alpha would be called on to remove Omega's taint.[13]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Third Bear Guards | |||
| Star Colonel | Hunter Tseng | bef. 3042 - abt. 3052[1][7] | |
| Star Colonel | Sarah DelVillar | 3061 – 3085[2][14][12] | |
| Star Colonel | Teressa Gilmour | 3145[15] | |
Tactics[edit]
The command can counter the actions of enemy formations with equal or superior reactions.[2] The Cluster will undertake any means necessary to secure victory.
Composition History[edit]
2921[edit]
- Trinary Command
- 219th Assault Trinary
- Three 'Mech Stars, one Battle Armor Star
- 12th Battle Trinary Supernova
- 45th Elemental Support Binary
- 34th Fighter Binary[16]
3052[edit]
- Trinary Command - Star Captain Helen Jorgensson
- 219th Assault Trinary - Star Captain Andre Hannifan
- Alpha Assault Star (5 OmniMechs)
- Bravo Assault Star (5 OmniMechs)
- Charlie Assault Star (5 OmniMechs)
- Tango Support Star (25 Elementals)
- 12th Battle Trinary - Star Captain Paul Homaovi
- Alpha Striker Star (5 OmniMechs)
- Bravo Striker Star (5 OmniMechs)
- Charlie Nova (5 OmniMechs, 25 Elementals)
- 45th Elemental Support Binary - Star Captain Sarah DelVillar
- Alpha Elemental Star (25 Elementals)
- Bravo Elemental Star (25 Elementals)
- 34th Fighter Binary - Star Captain Dale Kabrinski)
- Alpha Fighter Star (10 OmniFighters)
- Bravo Fighter Star (10 OmniFighters)
3058[edit]
- Trinary Command (Star Captain Helen Jorgensson) (3 OmniMech Stars)
- 219th Assault Trinary (Star Captain Andre Hannifan) (OmniMech Trinary reinforced with 1 Elemental Star)
- 12th Battle Trinary (Star Captain Paul Homaovi) (2 OmniMech Stars, 1 OmniMech/Elemental Nova)
- 45th Elemental Support Binary (Star Captain Sarah DelVillar) (2 Elemental Stars)
- 34th Fighter Binary (Star Captain Dale Kabrinski) (2 OmniFighter Stars)
3061[edit]
Third Bear Guards (Elite/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Star Colonel Sarah DelVillar [17]
- 4 Trinaries
- Note: The Third were stationed on Trondheim at this point in time.[18]
3067[edit]
Third Bear Guards (Elite/Reliable)[14]
- - The First were stationed on Alshain at this point in time and were at two-thirds of full strength. Three-quarters of the First were using Clan-level technology, whilst seventy percent were equipped with OmniMechs or their equivalents.[14]
3079[edit]
Third Bear Guards (Elite/Reliable)[11]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Alshain. At this point in time almost two thirds of the Third were using OmniMechs.[11]
3085[edit]
Third Bear Guards (Elite/Reliable)[12]
- - At this point in time the Third were operating at sixty percent of full strength with almost half of the Cluster using OmniMechs.[12]
3145[edit]
Third Bear Guards (Veteran/Reliable)[15]
- - At this point in time the first was stationed on Tinaca and was at eighty-five percent of full strength; almost two-thirds of the Guards were equipped with OmniMechs.[15]
Colors and Unit Insignia[edit]
Alpha Galaxy used shaded charcoal grays blended with a blue-gray camouflage pattern and small white “rocks” and a black crescent moon outline for parade, ceremonial, and some combat operations.[19]
Notes[edit]
- Special Command Rules for the Third Bear Guards can be found on Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials, p. 20,[1] Era Report: 3052, p. 149, and Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 180.
References[edit]
- ↑ a b c d Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials, p. 20: "Combatants"
- ↑ a b c d e Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 88: "Third Bear Guards Profile"
- ↑ Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials, p. 15
- ↑ a b Era Report: 3052, p. 52
- ↑ Invading Clans, p. 24: "Wave Four: Renewal"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 140
- ↑ a b Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 92: "Omega Galaxy"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 60: "Overview"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 60: "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 13: "Dragons, Dark and Dangerous"
- ↑ a b c Field Report: Clans, p. 11: "Deployment Status"
- ↑ a b c d Field Manual: 3085, p. 127: "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"
- ↑ a b Field Manual: 3085, p. 162: "Alpha Galaxy"
- ↑ a b c Field Manual: Updates, p. 77: "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"
- ↑ a b c Field Manual: 3145, p. 172: "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"
- ↑ Turning Points: Tokasha, p. 20
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 88
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 163: "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"
- ↑ "Clan Ghost Bear - Alpha Galaxy". CamoSpecs Online. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
Canonized by CSO on 12/1/2004