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| − | | image | + | | Designation = Second Falcon Velites |
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| − | | | + | | Disbanded = [[3069]] (Destroyed) |
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| − | + | | Nickname = The Falcon's Shield | |
| − | + | | Affiliation = [[Clan Jade Falcon]] | |
| − | + | | Parent Command = [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Sigma Galaxy]] | |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The '''Second Falcon Velites''' garrisoned the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] enclave on [[Eden]] in 3059.<ref name=FMCCL108>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 108, "2nd Falcon Velites Profile"</ref> Between 3059 and 3067 the cluster was on Marshall.<ref name=FMCCL155>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 155</ref><ref name="fmu73"/> | The '''Second Falcon Velites''' garrisoned the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] enclave on [[Eden]] in 3059.<ref name=FMCCL108>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 108, "2nd Falcon Velites Profile"</ref> Between 3059 and 3067 the cluster was on Marshall.<ref name=FMCCL155>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 155</ref><ref name="fmu73"/> | ||
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| + | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| + | Around [[3059]], Clan Jade Falcon challenged [[Clan Ice Hellion]] for their enclave on [[Marshall]]. The Velites faced off against the [[7th Hector Cavaliers (Clan Hell's Horses)|Seventh Hector Cavaliers]]. The Cavaliers were initially pinned down by the Velites in a canyon of the Firth mountain range, until a Binary of ''[[Snow Fox|Snow Foxes]]'' striking at the Falcon rear created the impression of a larger force at their back. The resultant confusion allowed the Cavaliers to turn the Falcon flank and win the Trial.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 134</ref> | ||
===The Wars of Reaving=== | ===The Wars of Reaving=== | ||
In February [[3069]] the Second launched a Trial to gain possession of the petroleum farm and silver mines near Contock on [[Marshall]] from [[Clan Steel Viper]]. A flank attack by the [[5th Rattle (Clan Steel Viper)|Fifth Rattle]] caught the Second totally by surprise and inflicted heavy casualties, allowing the Vipers to win the Trial. <ref name=WoR41>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 41</ref> | In February [[3069]] the Second launched a Trial to gain possession of the petroleum farm and silver mines near Contock on [[Marshall]] from [[Clan Steel Viper]]. A flank attack by the [[5th Rattle (Clan Steel Viper)|Fifth Rattle]] caught the Second totally by surprise and inflicted heavy casualties, allowing the Vipers to win the Trial. <ref name=WoR41>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 41</ref> | ||
| − | Later that year, the Velites issued a batchall for the Viper Holdings on Marshall, this time bidding their entire force. Galaxy Commander Zalman bid the [[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]] in response. The Fusiliers were outnumbered and the battle was fierce. When the Fusiliers' Star Colonel [[Allen Dumont]] killed Star Colonel [[Dien]] of the Second Velites in single combat, the Falcons broke their bid and called in artillery strikes that decimated the Fusiliers, leaving only a mixed Trinary of 'Mechs and Elementals to claim ''hegira'' and retreat from the planet.<ref name=WoR41/> | + | Later that year, the Velites issued a ''batchall'' for the Viper Holdings on Marshall, this time bidding their entire force. Galaxy Commander Zalman bid the [[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]] in response. The Fusiliers were outnumbered and the battle was fierce. When the Fusiliers' Star Colonel [[Allen Dumont]] killed Star Colonel [[Dien]] of the Second Velites in single combat, the Falcons broke their bid and called in artillery strikes that decimated the Fusiliers, leaving only a mixed Trinary of 'Mechs and Elementals to claim ''hegira'' and retreat from the planet.<ref name=WoR41/> |
| − | In November 3069 The Vipers Beta Galaxy returned to Marshall. Declaring the Falcons '' | + | In November 3069 The Vipers Beta Galaxy returned to Marshall. Declaring the Falcons ''[[dezgra]]'' they landed five Clusters on planet and destroyed the Velites to the last warrior.<ref name=WoR47>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 47</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Falcon Velites''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Falcon Velites''' | ||
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| − | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Dien]]||[[3059]] - [[3069]]<ref name=FMCCL108/><ref name="fmu73">''Field Manual: | + | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Dien]]||[[3059]] - [[3069]]<ref name=FMCCL108/><ref name="fmu73">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 73</ref><ref name=WoR41/> |
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''Second Falcon Velites''' - Elite/Fanatical <ref name="fmu73"/> | '''Second Falcon Velites''' - Elite/Fanatical <ref name="fmu73"/> | ||
| − | * 90% full strength with 100% of the force equipped with [[OmniMech]]s | + | : Note:* 90% full strength with 100% of the force equipped with [[OmniMech]]s. At this time the unit was stationed on [[Marshall]].<ref name=FMU72+73>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 72–73</ref> |
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
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* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
[[Category:Clan Jade Falcon Commands|Velites, 002 Falcon]] | [[Category:Clan Jade Falcon Commands|Velites, 002 Falcon]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:59, 24 December 2023
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| Second Falcon Velites | |
| Disbanded | 3069 (Destroyed) |
| Nickname | The Falcon's Shield |
| Affiliation | Clan Jade Falcon |
| Parent Command | Sigma Galaxy |
Contents
History[edit]
The Second Falcon Velites garrisoned the Clan Jade Falcon enclave on Eden in 3059.[1] Between 3059 and 3067 the cluster was on Marshall.[2][3]
Clan Invasion[edit]
Around 3059, Clan Jade Falcon challenged Clan Ice Hellion for their enclave on Marshall. The Velites faced off against the Seventh Hector Cavaliers. The Cavaliers were initially pinned down by the Velites in a canyon of the Firth mountain range, until a Binary of Snow Foxes striking at the Falcon rear created the impression of a larger force at their back. The resultant confusion allowed the Cavaliers to turn the Falcon flank and win the Trial.[4]
The Wars of Reaving[edit]
In February 3069 the Second launched a Trial to gain possession of the petroleum farm and silver mines near Contock on Marshall from Clan Steel Viper. A flank attack by the Fifth Rattle caught the Second totally by surprise and inflicted heavy casualties, allowing the Vipers to win the Trial. [5]
Later that year, the Velites issued a batchall for the Viper Holdings on Marshall, this time bidding their entire force. Galaxy Commander Zalman bid the Viper Fusiliers in response. The Fusiliers were outnumbered and the battle was fierce. When the Fusiliers' Star Colonel Allen Dumont killed Star Colonel Dien of the Second Velites in single combat, the Falcons broke their bid and called in artillery strikes that decimated the Fusiliers, leaving only a mixed Trinary of 'Mechs and Elementals to claim hegira and retreat from the planet.[5]
In November 3069 The Vipers Beta Galaxy returned to Marshall. Declaring the Falcons dezgra they landed five Clusters on planet and destroyed the Velites to the last warrior.[6]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of the 2nd Falcon Velites | |||
| Star Colonel | Dien | 3059 - 3069[1][3][5] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Cluster were not noted for any specific tactics.
Composition History[edit]
3059[edit]
Second Falcon Velites - Regular/Reliable [2]
- 5 Binaries
3067[edit]
Second Falcon Velites - Elite/Fanatical [3]
- Note:* 90% full strength with 100% of the force equipped with OmniMechs. At this time the unit was stationed on Marshall.[7]
Rules[edit]
The Cluster gains a +1 initiative bonus when fighting Clan Wolf and may force the initiative.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 108, "2nd Falcon Velites Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 155
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 73
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 134
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Wars of Reaving, p. 41
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 47
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, pp. 72–73
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 179