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The '''First Fang''' was a second-line [[Cluster]] of [[Clan Steel Viper]] which was operational during the mid-[[thirty-first century]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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The '''First Fang''' was a second line cluster. It was not mentioned as part of Zeta Galaxy before 3054 and may have been added after the Battle of [[Tukayyid]].
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During the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] in [[3052]] infantry from the First Fang rescued [[saKhan]] [[Perigard Zalman]] after his [[BattleMech|'Mech]] was crippled by [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] artillery.<ref>''BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid'', p. 85</ref>
  
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===Post Invasion===
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Between [[3054]] and [[3060]] the Cluster was stationed on [[Parakoila]].<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref><ref name=FMWC168>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref>
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In [[3054]]<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref> the cluster was stationed on [[Parakoila]] and were still defending the planet in [[3060]].<ref name=FMWC168>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref>
 
  
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By [[3067]] the cluster had moved to [[Grant's Station]].<ref name=FMU80>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 80</ref>
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Following Clan Steel Viper's [[Hegira War|eviction]] from the [[Inner Sphere]] the Cluster had moved to [[Grant's Station]] as of [[3067]].<ref name=FMU80>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 80</ref>
  
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The final fate of the First Fang is not specified, but Zeta Galaxy was destroyed along with the rest of [[Clan Steel Viper]] in [[3075]].<ref> ''The Wars of Reaving'', p.149-150 </ref>
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The final fate of the First Fang is not specified, but Zeta Galaxy was destroyed along with the rest of [[Clan Steel Viper]] in [[3075]] at the end of the [[Wars of Reaving]].<ref name=TWoRp149>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 149–150 </ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Monday Stoklas]]||[[3061]]<ref name=FMWC146>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 146, "1st Fang Profile"</ref>
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Monday Stoklas]]||[[3052]]<ref name=BBoTp88>''BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid'', p. 88: "First Fang"</ref>
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| [[Star Colonel]]||Monday Stoklas||[[3061]]<ref name=FMWCp146>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 146</ref>
 
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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During battles the radio traffic was reduced to a minimum and this made their opponents feel insecure. Electronic Warfare was also rendered useless.<ref name=FMWC146/>
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The aging but proud warriors of the First Fang refused to retreat and would fight to the bitter end, in 'Mechs or on foot.<ref name=BBoTp88/>
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During battles radio traffic was reduced to a minimum and this made their opponents feel insecure. [[ECM Suite|Electronic Warfare]] was also rendered useless.<ref name=FMWCp146/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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===3061===
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===3052===
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'''First Fang''' - Veteran/Reliable <ref name=FMWC138>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 138</ref>
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'''First Fang''' <ref name=BBoTp88/>
 
* 3 [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]]
 
* 3 [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]]
 
* 1 Conventional Infantry Trinary
 
* 1 Conventional Infantry Trinary
 
* 1 Aerospace Trinary
 
* 1 Aerospace Trinary
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===3061===
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'''First Fang''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMWCp166>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 166</ref>
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:CO: Star Colonel Monday Stoklas<ref name=FMWCp146/>
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:* 3 [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]]<ref name=FMWC138>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 138</ref>
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:* 1 conventional infantry Trinary
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:* 1 aerospace Trinary
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:Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Parakoila]].<ref name=FMWCp166/>
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===3067===
 
===3067===
 
'''First Fang''' - Veteran/Reliable <ref name=FMU80/>
 
'''First Fang''' - Veteran/Reliable <ref name=FMU80/>
 
* 85% full strength.
 
* 85% full strength.
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==Notes==
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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<references />
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Field Manual: Update]]''
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* ''[[BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid]]''
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* ''[[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|Fang, 001]]
 
[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Fang, 001]]

Latest revision as of 15:13, 13 May 2023

CSV First Fang.png
First Fang Cluster
Disbanded 3075 (destroyed)[1]
Affiliation Clan Steel Viper
Parent Command Zeta Galaxy

The First Fang was a second-line Cluster of Clan Steel Viper which was operational during the mid-thirty-first century.

History[edit]

During the Battle of Tukayyid in 3052 infantry from the First Fang rescued saKhan Perigard Zalman after his 'Mech was crippled by Com Guard artillery.[2]

Between 3054 and 3060 the Cluster was stationed on Parakoila.[3][4]

Following Clan Steel Viper's eviction from the Inner Sphere the Cluster had moved to Grant's Station as of 3067.[5]

The final fate of the First Fang is not specified, but Zeta Galaxy was destroyed along with the rest of Clan Steel Viper in 3075 at the end of the Wars of Reaving.[1]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the First Fang
Star Colonel Monday Stoklas 3052[6]
Star Colonel Monday Stoklas 3061[7]
Star Colonel Isaac Zukov 3067[5]

Tactics[edit]

The aging but proud warriors of the First Fang refused to retreat and would fight to the bitter end, in 'Mechs or on foot.[6]

During battles radio traffic was reduced to a minimum and this made their opponents feel insecure. Electronic Warfare was also rendered useless.[7]

Composition History[edit]

3052[edit]

First Fang [6]

3061[edit]

First Fang (Veteran/Reliable)[8]

CO: Star Colonel Monday Stoklas[7]
Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Parakoila.[8]

3067[edit]

First Fang - Veteran/Reliable [5]

  • 85% full strength.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Wars of Reaving, pp. 149–150
  2. ↑ BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid, p. 85
  3. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 30
  4. ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 168
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 80
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid, p. 88: "First Fang"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 146
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 166
  9. ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 138

Bibliography[edit]

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