243rd Battle (Rasalhague Dominion)
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History
First Draconis Combine/Ghost Bear War
As a part of Rho Galaxy the 243rd Battle Cluster were actively involved in the First Draconis Combine / Ghost Bear War, which began in 3062 with a suicidal attack by three regiments of the Alshain Avengers against Alshain. Rho Galaxy battled forces from Clan Nova Cat on both Caripare and Itabaiana,[1] fighting alongside forces from Tau Galaxy on the latter.[2][1]
Officers
As of 3061 the Commanding Officer was Star Colonel Xian Tseng.[3] Tseng continued to command the 243rd until at least as late as the beginning of the Jihad in 3067.[4]
Tactics
The 243rd prides itself on tactical maneuverability. The Cluster is specialized in defensive tactics because its long duty as garrison force. The mobility of the command often surprises the enemy and its medium 'Mechs are used for flanking maneuvers. Also not unknown to this unit are rear assaults, when possible. [3]
Composition History
3061
243rd Battle Cluster (4 Trinaries/Elite/Reliable)[3]
- - (includes 2 Light OmniMech Trinaries)
3067
243rd Battle Cluster (Elite/Reliable)[4]
- - At this point in time the 243rd was stationed on Satalice and was operating at sixty-five percent of full strength, with all bar fifteen percent of the Cluster using OmniMechs or equivalent technology.[4]