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{{infoBoxMilitaryCommand
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{{infoBoxStateUnit
| image         = [[File:Galaxy Omega (Clan Ghost Bear) logo.png|Insignia of Omega Galaxy]]
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| image   =
| Designation    = 357th Assault Cluster
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| nickname = The Cave Bears
| Formed        = Between [[3055]] and [[3057]]
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| parent formation = [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Omega Galaxy]]
| Disbanded      =  
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| formed  = Between [[3055]] and [[3057]]
| Previous Designation =
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| year    = 3145
| Nickname      = The Cave Bears
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| unitname = 357th Assault Cluster
| Affiliation    = [[Rasalhague Dominion]]<br>[[Clan Ghost Bear]] (previous)
 
| Parent Command = [[Omega Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Omega Galaxy]]
 
| Sub-Command    =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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=== Rebuilding ===
 
=== Rebuilding ===
The two Clusters from Omega Galaxy that survived the Dieron campaign, the [[5th Bear Guards (Clan Ghost Bear)|Fifth Bear Guards]] and the 357th, were separated back out from Beta Galaxy when Beta returned to the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Dominion]] and used to re-form Omega, with each contributing units to form the new Galaxy Command Trinary, although that left each Cluster severely understrength.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/>
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The two Clusters from Omega Galaxy that survived the Dieron campaign, the [[5th Bear Guards (Clan Ghost Bear)|Fifth Bear Guards]] and the 357th, were seperated back out from Beta Galaxy when Beta returned to the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Dominion]] and used to reform Omega, with each contributing units to form the new Galaxy Command Trinary, although that left each Cluster severely understrength.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/>  
  
 
=== The Dark Age ===
 
=== The Dark Age ===
In the years between [[3079]] and [[3085]], Omega Galaxy underwent further rebuilding efforts with mixed results. Whereas Omega had been regarded with suspicion by the rest of the [[Clan Ghost Bear Touman|Ghost Bear ''touman'']] after it had originally been formed - despite having been formed from the best warriors available - the bulk of the replacement personnel assigned to Omega as it rebuilt were Rasalhagian recruits who lacked a firm grounding in the Way of Clans. Where Omega had always walked a tightrope in the past between the ways of honor and the dishonorable excesses of the Inner Sphere, the balance was considered to have firmly shifted towards the latter, with many Ghost Bears coming to shun Omega for what was considered to be a descent into ''[[dezgra]]''.<ref name="FM:3085p120">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 120, "Omega Galaxy"</ref>
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In the years between [[3079]] and [[3085]], Omega Galaxy underwent further rebuilding efforts with mixed results. Whereas Omega had been regarded with suspicion by the rest of the Ghost Bear ''[[touman]]'' after it had originally been formed - despite having been formed from the best warriors available - the bulk of the replacement personnel assigned to Omega as it rebuilt were Rasalhagian recruits who lacked a firm grounding in the Way of Clans. Whereas Omega had always walked a tightrope in the past between the ways of honor and the dishonorable excesses of the Inner Sphere, the balance was considered to have firmly shifted towards the latter, with many Ghost Bears coming to shun Omega for what was considered to be a descent into ''[[dezgra]]''.<ref name="FM:3085p120">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 120, "Omega Galaxy"</ref>
  
The Dominion attempted to check this downward slide; after the Jihad the Dominion disbanded three Galaxies - [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Omicron]], Pi and [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sigma Galaxies]], and the surviving personnel from one of the Clusters within Pi Galaxy, the [[23rd Provisional Garrison (Clan Ghost Bear)|Twenty-third Provisional Garrison Cluster]], were assigned to units across Omega including the 357th, while the [[3rd Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Third Bear Regulars]] were transferred in as a discrete unit from [[Theta Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Theta Galaxy]]. It was hoped that the combination of these [[Clan]] warriors plus those originally assigned to Omega Galaxy would provide a good example for the Galaxy. Unfortunately, both the Third and Twenty-third had been primarily defensive Clusters, and the transition into a front-line formation was difficult for them; as a result, Omega was moved to locations where the nearest significant enemy force was unlikely to launch an attack - the nearest enemy force being [[Kappa Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Kappa Galaxy]] of [[Clan Wolf]] - while also placing Omega under the watchful eye of the Dominion's [[Tau Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Tau Galaxy]].<ref name="FM:3085p120"/>
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The Dominion attempted to check this downward slide; after the Jihad the Dominion disbanded three Galaxies - [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Omicron]], Pi and [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sigma Galaxies]], and the surviving personnel from one of the Clusters within Pi Galaxy, the [[23rd Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Ghost Bear)|Twenty-third Provisional Garrison Cluster]], were assigned to units across Omega including the 357th, while the [[3rd Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Third Bear Regulars]] were transferred in as a discrete unit from [[Theta Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Theta Galaxy]]. It was hoped that the combination of these [[Clan]] warriors plus those originally assigned to Omega Galaxy would provide a good example for the Galaxy. Unfortunately, both the Third and Twenty-third had been primarily defensive Clusters, and the transition into a front-line formation was difficult for them; as a result, Omega was moved to locations where the nearest significant enemy force was unlikely to launch an attack - the nearest enemy force being [[Kappa Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Kappa Galaxy]] of [[Clan Wolf]] - while also placing Omega under the watchful eye of the Dominion's [[Tau Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Tau Galaxy]].<ref name="FM:3085p120"/>
  
 
As a part of Omega Galaxy the 357th was directly involved in the formation of the [[Vega Protectorate]] during the widespread invasions of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. While the Vega Protectorate was independent Omega was starved of supplies by the Rasalhague Dominion, and the little new equipment it was able to obtain consisted largely of salvage or equipment purchased from [[Clan Sea Fox]]. When the [[1st Vega Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|First Vega Regulars]] successfully fought off an invasion by the [[12th Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twelfth Falcon Jaegers]] in [[3142]] they not only achieved a notable victory - they also secured valuable salvage.<ref name="FM:3145p164">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 164, "Omega Galaxy"</ref>
 
As a part of Omega Galaxy the 357th was directly involved in the formation of the [[Vega Protectorate]] during the widespread invasions of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. While the Vega Protectorate was independent Omega was starved of supplies by the Rasalhague Dominion, and the little new equipment it was able to obtain consisted largely of salvage or equipment purchased from [[Clan Sea Fox]]. When the [[1st Vega Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|First Vega Regulars]] successfully fought off an invasion by the [[12th Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twelfth Falcon Jaegers]] in [[3142]] they not only achieved a notable victory - they also secured valuable salvage.<ref name="FM:3145p164">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 164, "Omega Galaxy"</ref>
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Whilst Omega lacked equipment, it had no problem attracting recruits from among the Vegan population, particularly after the Dominion began shipping Freeminders into the Protectorate. Omega's supply lines improved after the Vega Protectorate was absorbed into the Dominion and became a semi-autonomous province; access to the Dominion brought access to cast-off equipment from other Dominion forces. By [[3145]] the 357th resembled front-line Clan forces once more.<ref name="FM:3145p164"/>
 
Whilst Omega lacked equipment, it had no problem attracting recruits from among the Vegan population, particularly after the Dominion began shipping Freeminders into the Protectorate. Omega's supply lines improved after the Vega Protectorate was absorbed into the Dominion and became a semi-autonomous province; access to the Dominion brought access to cast-off equipment from other Dominion forces. By [[3145]] the 357th resembled front-line Clan forces once more.<ref name="FM:3145p164"/>
  
During the Dominion's assault upon the Draconis Combine in [[3150]], the 357th left its base on [[Moore]] to invade [[Dyev]]. [[Battle of Dyev (3150)|The battle]] was easily won by the Dominion warriors, who destroyed the local militia when they refused to surrender.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 83, "Dominion dominates Combine"</ref>
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==Officers==
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As of [[3061]] the Commanding Officer was [[Star Colonel]] Naiad [[Ortiz (Bloodname)|Ortiz]]<ref name=FMWC93/> who continued to command the [[Cluster]] until at least [[3067]].<ref name="FM:Up77"/> By [[3085]] Star Colonel Linda Hall was in command of the 357th.<ref name="FM:3085p127"/>
  
==Officers==
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In 3145 the 357th was commanded by Star Colonel [[Troy Hall]].<ref name="FM:3145p173">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 173, "Vega Protectorate"</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 357th Assault (Clan Ghost Bear)'''
 
|-
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 357th Assault (Ghost Bear Dominion)'''
 
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Naiad Ortiz]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMWC93/><ref name="FM:Up77"/>
 
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| Star Colonel||[[Linda Hall]]||[[3085]]<ref name="FM:3085p127"/>
 
|-
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 357th Assault (Rasalhague Dominion)'''
 
|-
 
| Star Colonel||[[Troy Hall]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p173">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 173, "Vega Protectorate"</ref>
 
|-
 
|}
 
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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==Composition==
 
==Composition==
 
===3061===
 
===3061===
'''357th Assault Cluster''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMWC163>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 163</ref>
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*4 [[Trinary|Trinaries]] (mostly Assault class machines)
:CO: Star Colonel Naiad Ortiz <ref name=FMWCp92>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 92</ref>
 
:* 4 [[Trinary|Trinaries]] (mostly Assault class machines)
 
: Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Radlje]].<ref name=FMWC163/>
 
  
 
=== 3067 ===
 
=== 3067 ===
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=== 3079 ===
 
=== 3079 ===
 
'''357th Assault Cluster''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FR:Cp11">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 11, "Deployment Status"</ref>
 
'''357th Assault Cluster''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FR:Cp11">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 11, "Deployment Status"</ref>
: Note:  Stationed on [[Endagin]] in [[3079]], the 357th were at just thirty percent of full strength, although all bar ten percent of the Cluster were equipped with OmniMechs or equivalent technology.<ref name="FR:Cp11"/>
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:- Stationed on [[Endagin]] in [[3079]], the 357th were at just thirty percent of full strength, although all bar ten percent of the Cluster were equipped with OmniMechs or equivalent technology.<ref name="FR:Cp11"/>
  
 
=== 3085 ===
 
=== 3085 ===
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'''357th Assault Cluster''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p173"/>
 
'''357th Assault Cluster''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p173"/>
 
:- At this point in time the 357th was stationed on both [[Kaus Media]] and [[Moore]], and was at five percent above full strength, but only a third of the Cluster had access to OmniMechs or similar advanced technology.<ref name="FM:3145p173"/>
 
:- At this point in time the 357th was stationed on both [[Kaus Media]] and [[Moore]], and was at five percent above full strength, but only a third of the Cluster had access to OmniMechs or similar advanced technology.<ref name="FM:3145p173"/>
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==Notes==
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
* ''[[Shattered Fortress]]''
 
 
[[Category: Rasalhague Dominion Commands|Assault, 357th]]
 
[[Category: Rasalhague Dominion Commands|Assault, 357th]]

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