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| − | | | + | | Designation = 164th Phalanx |
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| + | | Affiliation = [[Clan Steel Viper]] | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Rho Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Rho Galaxy]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The '''164th Phalanx''' were deployed to [[Montmarault]] in [[3054]] and were still defending the system in [[3061]].<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref><ref name=FMWC168>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref> | The '''164th Phalanx''' were deployed to [[Montmarault]] in [[3054]] and were still defending the system in [[3061]].<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref><ref name=FMWC168>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref> | ||
| − | By [[3067]] the | + | By [[3067]] the Cluster had moved to [[New Kent]].<ref name=FMU80>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 80</ref> |
| − | The final fate of the Cluster is not known, but they would not have survived the destruction of Rho Galaxy or that of Clan Steel Viper in [[3075]].<ref> ''The Wars of Reaving'', | + | The final fate of the Cluster is not known, but they would not have survived the destruction of Rho Galaxy or that of Clan Steel Viper in [[3075]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 149–150</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of 164th Phalanx''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of 164th Phalanx''' | ||
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| − | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Kirk Roland]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name= | + | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Kirk Roland]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMWCp147>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 147</ref><ref name=FMU80/> |
|} | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The | + | The Cluster often acted as opposition force during training cycles for the Clusters of Alpha Galaxy. This gave the Cluster an advantage in defensive operations and they also knew how to use Inner Sphere tactics against raiders with great effect.<ref name=FMWCp147/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3061=== | ===3061=== | ||
| − | '''164th Phalanx''' | + | '''164th Phalanx''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMWCp166>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 166</ref> |
| − | * 1 [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary]] | + | :CO: Star Colonel Kirk Roland<ref name=FMWCp147/> |
| − | * 3 | + | :* 1 [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary]]<ref name=FMWCp147/> |
| − | * 1 | + | :* 3 conventional infantry Trinaries |
| + | :* 1 aerospace Trinary | ||
| + | :Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Montmarault]].<ref name=FMWCp166/> | ||
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''164th Phalanx''' - Veteran/Reliable<ref name=FMU80/> | '''164th Phalanx''' - Veteran/Reliable<ref name=FMU80/> | ||
* 85% full strength with 80% of the 'Mech force was equipped with [[OmniMech]]s | * 85% full strength with 80% of the 'Mech force was equipped with [[OmniMech]]s | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Phalanx, 164th]] | [[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Phalanx, 164th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:01, 26 January 2024
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| 164th Phalanx | |
| Disbanded | Yes |
| Affiliation | Clan Steel Viper |
| Parent Command | Rho Galaxy |
Contents
History[edit]
The 164th Phalanx were deployed to Montmarault in 3054 and were still defending the system in 3061.[1][2]
By 3067 the Cluster had moved to New Kent.[3]
The final fate of the Cluster is not known, but they would not have survived the destruction of Rho Galaxy or that of Clan Steel Viper in 3075.[4]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of 164th Phalanx | |||
| Star Colonel | Kirk Roland | 3061 - 3067[5][3] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Cluster often acted as opposition force during training cycles for the Clusters of Alpha Galaxy. This gave the Cluster an advantage in defensive operations and they also knew how to use Inner Sphere tactics against raiders with great effect.[5]
Composition History[edit]
3061[edit]
164th Phalanx (Veteran/Reliable)[6]
- CO: Star Colonel Kirk Roland[5]
- 1 BattleMech Trinary[5]
- 3 conventional infantry Trinaries
- 1 aerospace Trinary
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Montmarault.[6]
3067[edit]
164th Phalanx - Veteran/Reliable[3]
- 85% full strength with 80% of the 'Mech force was equipped with OmniMechs