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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The '''Twenty-third Scorpion Cuirassiers''' form one of the strongest defensive units available to the Goliath Scorpions. Though they focus on defense, they have also been used to launch attacks that shatter an enemy formation, forcing the opposing unit from the field.<ref name=FM:WCp112/> They formed the other [[Marshall]] garrison unit in [[3061]]<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 164</ref> and were still there in 3067. <ref name=FM:Up78>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 78, "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref> | + | The '''Twenty-third Scorpion Cuirassiers''' form one of the strongest defensive units available to the Goliath Scorpions. Though they focus on defense, they have also been used to launch attacks that shatter an enemy formation, forcing the opposing unit from the field.<ref name=FM:WCp112/> They formed the other [[Marshall]] garrison unit in [[3061]]<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 164</ref> and were still there in 3067.<ref name=FM:Up78>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 78, "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref> |
| − | The Cuirassiers were wiped out in the fighting of the Trial of Refusal against the election of [[Garret Sainze]] to [[ilKhan]]; a three-day campaign against Clan Fire Mandrill fought on [[Shadow]] in 3072. <ref name=WoR64>''The Wars of Reaving'', p.64 "Machinations and Manipulations"</ref> | + | The Cuirassiers were wiped out in the fighting of the Trial of Refusal against the election of [[Garret Sainze]] to [[ilKhan]]; a three-day campaign against Clan Fire Mandrill fought on [[Shadow]] in 3072.<ref name=WoR64>''The Wars of Reaving'', p.64 "Machinations and Manipulations"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
Revision as of 05:58, 18 May 2016
Contents
History
The Twenty-third Scorpion Cuirassiers form one of the strongest defensive units available to the Goliath Scorpions. Though they focus on defense, they have also been used to launch attacks that shatter an enemy formation, forcing the opposing unit from the field.[1] They formed the other Marshall garrison unit in 3061[2] and were still there in 3067.[3]
The Cuirassiers were wiped out in the fighting of the Trial of Refusal against the election of Garret Sainze to ilKhan; a three-day campaign against Clan Fire Mandrill fought on Shadow in 3072.[4]
Officers
As of 3061 to 3067 the commanding officer was Galaxy Commander Colin Yeh.[1][3]
Tactics
Strong on defense and counterattacks.[1]
Composition History
3061
23rd Scorpion Cuirassiers (5 Trinaries/Elite/Fanatical)[1][3]
- CO: Galaxy Commander Colin Yeh
Game Rules
The Twenty-third can use the Overrun Combat and Off-Map Movement special abilities. When they're the defender in a scenario, elements of the Twenty-third receive a +2 bonus to Initiative.[5]