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| − | | | + | | Designation = 179th Striker Cluster |
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| − | + | | Nickname = Circle of Power | |
| + | | Affiliation = [[Clan Nova Cat]]<br>[[Second Star League]] (while it existed) | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Sigma Galaxy]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Though Sigma Galaxy was responsible for gaining new holdings for the Clan during the Golden Century, the warriors of the 179th saw this posting to a second line unit as a slap in the face. To compensate they developed an aggressive (nearly reckless) fighting style.<ref name="er3052-61">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 61</ref> | Though Sigma Galaxy was responsible for gaining new holdings for the Clan during the Golden Century, the warriors of the 179th saw this posting to a second line unit as a slap in the face. To compensate they developed an aggressive (nearly reckless) fighting style.<ref name="er3052-61">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 61</ref> | ||
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===[[Operation Revival]]=== | ===[[Operation Revival]]=== | ||
The 179th Striker fought on the following worlds during the invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]]: | The 179th Striker fought on the following worlds during the invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]]: | ||
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===Destruction of Tau=== | ===Destruction of Tau=== | ||
| − | On August 8th, [[3058]], the 179th, in conjunction with the [[246th Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|246th Battle]] [[Cluster]], destroyed the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]]' | + | On August 8th, [[3058]], the 179th, in conjunction with the [[246th Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|246th Battle]] [[Cluster]], destroyed the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]]s' [[Tau Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Tau Galaxy]] on the planet of [[Wayside V]]. |
===Combine-Ghost Bear War=== | ===Combine-Ghost Bear War=== | ||
| − | During the Nova Cats' | + | During the Nova Cats' counterattack in the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]], the 179th along with the rest of the Sigma Galaxy retook the captured Combine world of [[Labrea]] from [[Clan Ghost Bear]], inflicting heavy losses before the routed Bears retreated to deal with [[Clan Hell's Horses]] strikes against the Domnion. Following the [[Nova Cat Lancers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Lancers]] and [[189th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|189th Striker Clusters]], the 179th then traveled to [[Tinaca]], within striking distance of the Ghost Bears' capital of [[Alshain]].<ref name=FMU-97>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 97: "Nova Cat Touman - Sigma Galaxy: (Spiritual Vision)</ref> |
| − | While relations with second [[Star League]] soured in the wake of the War, 179th and the rest of Sigma fulfilled the Cats obligations to the League by remaining stationed on Tukayyid. <ref name=FMU-95>''Field Manual: | + | While relations with second [[Star League]] soured in the wake of the War, 179th and the rest of Sigma fulfilled the Cats obligations to the League by remaining stationed on Tukayyid.<ref name=FMU-95>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 95: "Clan Nova Cat - The Star League Nova Cats"</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 the 179th Striker Cluster''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 179th Striker Cluster''' | ||
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| − | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Santin West]]||[[3058]]<ref name=IoWc28>''Impetus of War'', | + | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Santin West]]||[[3058]]<ref name=IoWc28>''Impetus of War'', ch. 28</ref><ref name=NHSPp43>''Northwind Highlanders'', p. 43: "Attacker"</ref> |
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| Star Colonel||[[Jill Lenardon]]||[[3062]]{{cn}} | | Star Colonel||[[Jill Lenardon]]||[[3062]]{{cn}} | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | Sigma Galaxy was noted for caution and hesitation on the battlefield. To overcome this reputation the 179th Striker Cluster equipped itself with fast units that could perform high-speed attacks that delivered a decisive blow to their opponent early in the confrontation. The 179th never practiced holding their ground, instead they were either attacking or | + | Sigma Galaxy was noted for caution and hesitation on the battlefield. To overcome this reputation the 179th Striker Cluster equipped itself with fast units that could perform high-speed attacks that delivered a decisive blow to their opponent early in the confrontation. The 179th never practiced holding their ground, instead they were either attacking or reorganizing to launch another attack.<ref name="er3052-61"/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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* '''Command [[Supernova]]''' (3 [[OmniMech]]/[[Elemental]] [[Nova]]s) | * '''Command [[Supernova]]''' (3 [[OmniMech]]/[[Elemental]] [[Nova]]s) | ||
* '''Battle [[Binary]]''' (2 OmniMech [[Star]]s) | * '''Battle [[Binary]]''' (2 OmniMech [[Star]]s) | ||
| − | * '''Striker [[Trinary]]''' (3 OmniMech Stars | + | * '''Striker [[Trinary]]''' (3 OmniMech Stars) |
* '''Fighter Binary''' (2 [[OmniFighter]] Stars) | * '''Fighter Binary''' (2 [[OmniFighter]] Stars) | ||
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* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
* ''[[Impetus of War]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Impetus of War]]'' (novel) | ||
* ''[[Invading Clans]]'' | * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 15:56, 17 March 2023
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| 179th Striker Cluster | |
| Nickname | Circle of Power |
| Affiliation | Clan Nova Cat Second Star League (while it existed) |
| Parent Command | Sigma Galaxy |
Contents
History[edit]
Though Sigma Galaxy was responsible for gaining new holdings for the Clan during the Golden Century, the warriors of the 179th saw this posting to a second line unit as a slap in the face. To compensate they developed an aggressive (nearly reckless) fighting style.[1]
Operation Revival[edit]
The 179th Striker fought on the following worlds during the invasion of the Inner Sphere:
Wave Five[edit]
Tukayyid[edit]
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Destruction of Tau[edit]
On August 8th, 3058, the 179th, in conjunction with the 246th Battle Cluster, destroyed the Smoke Jaguars' Tau Galaxy on the planet of Wayside V.
Combine-Ghost Bear War[edit]
During the Nova Cats' counterattack in the Combine-Ghost Bear War, the 179th along with the rest of the Sigma Galaxy retook the captured Combine world of Labrea from Clan Ghost Bear, inflicting heavy losses before the routed Bears retreated to deal with Clan Hell's Horses strikes against the Domnion. Following the Nova Cat Lancers and 189th Striker Clusters, the 179th then traveled to Tinaca, within striking distance of the Ghost Bears' capital of Alshain.[2]
While relations with second Star League soured in the wake of the War, 179th and the rest of Sigma fulfilled the Cats obligations to the League by remaining stationed on Tukayyid.[3]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of the 179th Striker Cluster | |||
| Star Colonel | Santin West | 3058[4][5] | |
| Star Colonel | Jill Lenardon | 3062[citation needed] | |
Other Officers[edit]
- Star Captain Ithon Delaportas from Battle Binary in 3058.[5]
- Star Captain Nina from Charlie Beta Star in 3058.[5]
Tactics[edit]
Sigma Galaxy was noted for caution and hesitation on the battlefield. To overcome this reputation the 179th Striker Cluster equipped itself with fast units that could perform high-speed attacks that delivered a decisive blow to their opponent early in the confrontation. The 179th never practiced holding their ground, instead they were either attacking or reorganizing to launch another attack.[1]
Composition History[edit]
3052[edit]
With their emphasis on speed and firepower, jump-capable medium and heavy 'Mechs. The Huntsman and Summoner formed the backbone of most Stars. The 179th also used second line 'Mechs if they were fast enough. Grizzlys, Black Pythons, and Conjurers were commonly found in the 179th.[1]
3055[edit]
- Command Supernova (3 OmniMech/Elemental Novas)
- Battle Binary (2 OmniMech Stars)
- Striker Trinary (3 OmniMech Stars)
- Fighter Binary (2 OmniFighter Stars)
3062[edit]
- 4 Trinaries