Difference between revisions of "305th Assault (Clan Jade Falcon)"
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The '''305th Assault Cluster''' lost [[Montmarault]] to the [[1st Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|First Viper Guards]] during the Fifth Wave of [[Operation Revival]]. Destroyed on [[Baker 3]] by [[Clan Wolf]] forces during the Refusal War. Rebuilt with a mix of veterans and new recruits and sent on to fight on [[Coventry]], taking approximately forty percent losses in that campaign.{{cn}}
 
The '''305th Assault Cluster''' lost [[Montmarault]] to the [[1st Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|First Viper Guards]] during the Fifth Wave of [[Operation Revival]]. Destroyed on [[Baker 3]] by [[Clan Wolf]] forces during the Refusal War. Rebuilt with a mix of veterans and new recruits and sent on to fight on [[Coventry]], taking approximately forty percent losses in that campaign.{{cn}}
  
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===Battle of Coventry===
 
While on Coventry, the 305th faced off against the [[Eridani Light Horse]]'s [[71st Light Horse Regiment]]. During this engagement, the Light Horse units destroyed the 305th's supporting artillery units and then forced the 305th out of their positions. The 305th inflicted severe damages on the Horsemen however, making this one of the Light Horse's costliest victories.<ref name="otpfi23">''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 23</ref>
 
While on Coventry, the 305th faced off against the [[Eridani Light Horse]]'s [[71st Light Horse Regiment]]. During this engagement, the Light Horse units destroyed the 305th's supporting artillery units and then forced the 305th out of their positions. The 305th inflicted severe damages on the Horsemen however, making this one of the Light Horse's costliest victories.<ref name="otpfi23">''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 23</ref>
  
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The 305th also assaulted the north side of the Inner Sphere base, striking at the [[10th Skye Ranger]] and [[Coventry Donegal March Militia]] units stationed there.<ref>''The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)'', p. 49</ref> The Falcons were driven off, but they later slammed into the Eridani Light Horse's position supported by [[Arrow IV]] and [[Thumper Artillery Piece|Thumper]] artillery. Despite this, they were repelled by the Horsemen.<ref>''The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)'', p. 52</ref>
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The 305th also assaulted the north side of the Inner Sphere base, striking at the [[10th Skye Rangers]] and [[Coventry Donegal March Militia]] units stationed there.<ref>''The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)'', p. 49</ref> The Falcons were driven off, but they later slammed into the Eridani Light Horse's position supported by [[Arrow IV]] and [[Thumper Artillery Piece|Thumper]] artillery. Despite this, they were repelled by the Horsemen.<ref>''The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)'', p. 52</ref>
  
 
During the fighting on Coventry, the unit was composed of Trinaries and Novas, afterwards it was reduced to Binaries.<ref>''The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)'', pp. 10, 48-50, 53</ref> As of 3059, the unit was considered dangerously understrength.{{cn}}
 
During the fighting on Coventry, the unit was composed of Trinaries and Novas, afterwards it was reduced to Binaries.<ref>''The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)'', pp. 10, 48-50, 53</ref> As of 3059, the unit was considered dangerously understrength.{{cn}}
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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As of [[3059]] the commanding officer was [[Star Colonel]] Tara. She also led the unit in the Coventry campaign.<ref name="otpfi13">''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 13</ref>
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*[[3052]], the commanding officer was [[Star Colonel]] [[Evelyn Buhallin]]<ref name="JFsb-077">''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 77</ref>
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*[[3058]] - [[3059]], the commanding officer was Star Colonel Tara. She led the unit in the Coventry campaign.<ref name="otpfi13">''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 13</ref>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
 
The 305th Assault Cluster lost all its tactical specialties in the Refusal War. During the fighting on Coventry they preferred head on fights.<ref name="otpfi13"/>
 
The 305th Assault Cluster lost all its tactical specialties in the Refusal War. During the fighting on Coventry they preferred head on fights.<ref name="otpfi13"/>
  
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==Composition==
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==Composition History==
 
===3052===
 
===3052===
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* 5 [[Trinary|Trinaries]]<ref name="JFsb-077"/>
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===3059===
 
===3059===
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
 
*''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
 
*''[[Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion]]''
 
*''[[Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion]]''
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*''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]''
 
*''[[The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)]]''
 
*''[[The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)]]''
  
 
[[Category:Clan Jade Falcon Commands|Assault, 305]]
 
[[Category:Clan Jade Falcon Commands|Assault, 305]]

Revision as of 12:24, 28 January 2016

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History

The 305th Assault Cluster lost Montmarault to the First Viper Guards during the Fifth Wave of Operation Revival. Destroyed on Baker 3 by Clan Wolf forces during the Refusal War. Rebuilt with a mix of veterans and new recruits and sent on to fight on Coventry, taking approximately forty percent losses in that campaign.[citation needed]

Battle of Coventry

While on Coventry, the 305th faced off against the Eridani Light Horse's 71st Light Horse Regiment. During this engagement, the Light Horse units destroyed the 305th's supporting artillery units and then forced the 305th out of their positions. The 305th inflicted severe damages on the Horsemen however, making this one of the Light Horse's costliest victories.[1]

The 305th also assaulted the north side of the Inner Sphere base, striking at the 10th Skye Rangers and Coventry Donegal March Militia units stationed there.[2] The Falcons were driven off, but they later slammed into the Eridani Light Horse's position supported by Arrow IV and Thumper artillery. Despite this, they were repelled by the Horsemen.[3]

During the fighting on Coventry, the unit was composed of Trinaries and Novas, afterwards it was reduced to Binaries.[4] As of 3059, the unit was considered dangerously understrength.[citation needed]

Officers

Tactics

The 305th Assault Cluster lost all its tactical specialties in the Refusal War. During the fighting on Coventry they preferred head on fights.[6]

Composition History

3052

3059

Notes

References

  1. ↑ Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion, p. 23
  2. ↑ The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack), p. 49
  3. ↑ The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack), p. 52
  4. ↑ The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack), pp. 10, 48-50, 53
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 77
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion, p. 13

Bibliography

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