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| + | The '''Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster''' was a second-line formation used by Clan Hell's Horses. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The | + | The Sixty-seventh made extensive use of conventional infantry and cavalry units. The Cluster employed [[Fast Recon|fast mechanized infantry]] formations that used small hovercraft to keep up with scouting elements. They were very useful in confined cities, but frequently they served as a distraction so damaged vehicles and 'Mechs could leave the battlefield. |
| − | Another unique infantry type within the Cluster was the [[Clan AA Mechanized Infantry|Mechanized AA formation]]. This unit was equipped with light anti-aircraft weapons to counter enemy aircraft. Not intended for front-line combat, this unit instead formed a protective barrier around supply vehicles, repair depots, and other rear-echelon formations. [[Clan Ice Hellion]] assaulted the Sixty-seventh, and these troops were able to drive off the Hellions, but it cost them dearly.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. | + | Another unique infantry type within the Cluster was the [[Clan AA Mechanized Infantry|Mechanized AA formation]]. This unit was equipped with light anti-aircraft weapons to counter enemy aircraft. Not intended for front-line combat, this unit instead formed a protective barrier around supply vehicles, repair depots, and other rear-echelon formations. [[Clan Ice Hellion]] assaulted the Sixty-seventh, and these troops were able to drive off the Hellions, but it cost them dearly.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 210–211</ref> |
===Pirate Raid on Toland=== | ===Pirate Raid on Toland=== | ||
| − | Following the Hell's Horses capture of worlds in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[Occupation Zone]] within [[Inner Sphere]], the Sixty-seventh BattleMech was be shifted to garrison duty on [[Toland]] by [[3085]]. In April, the pirate band known as the [[Gort's Hounds]] raided the planet. The raid's objective was Toland's rare minerals, but Clan Hell's Horses' defending forces responded to the attack. The Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster's heavy | + | Following the Hell's Horses capture of worlds in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[Occupation Zone]] within [[Inner Sphere]], the Sixty-seventh BattleMech was be shifted to garrison duty on [[Toland]] by [[3085]]. In April, the pirate band known as the [[Gort's Hounds]] raided the planet. The raid's objective was Toland's rare minerals, but Clan Hell's Horses' defending forces responded to the attack. The Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster's heavy ''solahma'' Infantry trinary was deployed to deal with the pirates. The trinary used its cavalry and [[VTOL]] points to herd the mix the Combat Vehicle and the few BattleMechs elements of the pirate band into a trap. There the Trinary used its Star of [[Zephyros]] to cut through the pirates' formation, eliminating two of the band's BattleMech elements. The vehicles were given cover fire by the Trinary's entrenched infantry force. The battle ended with Gort's Hounds being destroyed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 134: Zephyros / Deployment - Battle with pirates in 3085</ref> While the victory seemed like an example of efficiency at work, it was actually more likely that this was because those were all the forces the Sixty-seventh had available at the time.<ref name="FM:3085p117">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 117: "Iota Galaxy"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 67th BattleMech Cluster''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 67th BattleMech Cluster''' | ||
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| − | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Johann Seidman]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FM:CRCp73>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 73 | + | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Johann Seidman]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FM:CRCp73>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 73: 67th BattleMech Cluster - tidbit info includes unit's makeup</ref> |
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| − | | Star Colonel||[[Harold]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FM:Up71>''Field Manual: | + | | Star Colonel||[[Harold]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FM:Up71>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 71: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> |
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| Star Colonel||[[Edwin Shaffer]]||[[3085]]<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> | | Star Colonel||[[Edwin Shaffer]]||[[3085]]<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | As of 3059, the Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster does not use conventional Clan tactics, including not using | + | As of 3059, the Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster does not use conventional Clan tactics, including not using ''[[zellbrigen]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusade Clans'', p. 176: Rules Annex - Iota Galaxy's Combat tactics noted in special rules that directly effect 67th BattleMech Cluster</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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* CO: Star Colonel Harold | * CO: Star Colonel Harold | ||
| − | === 3085 === | + | ===3085=== |
'''Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> | '''Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> | ||
* CO: Star Colonel Edwin Shaffer | * CO: Star Colonel Edwin Shaffer | ||
:- At this point in time the Sixty-seventh was stationed on [[Nyserta]] and was operating at just one-fifth of full strength. The Sixty-seventh lacked any Omni-technology elements.<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> | :- At this point in time the Sixty-seventh was stationed on [[Nyserta]] and was operating at just one-fifth of full strength. The Sixty-seventh lacked any Omni-technology elements.<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Commands|BattleMech, 067]] | [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Commands|BattleMech, 067]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:45, 8 January 2024
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| Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster | |
| Nickname | Greed, Envy, Lust and Pride |
| Affiliation | Clan Hell's Horses |
| Parent Command | Iota Galaxy |
The Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster was a second-line formation used by Clan Hell's Horses.
Contents
History[edit]
The Sixty-seventh made extensive use of conventional infantry and cavalry units. The Cluster employed fast mechanized infantry formations that used small hovercraft to keep up with scouting elements. They were very useful in confined cities, but frequently they served as a distraction so damaged vehicles and 'Mechs could leave the battlefield.
Another unique infantry type within the Cluster was the Mechanized AA formation. This unit was equipped with light anti-aircraft weapons to counter enemy aircraft. Not intended for front-line combat, this unit instead formed a protective barrier around supply vehicles, repair depots, and other rear-echelon formations. Clan Ice Hellion assaulted the Sixty-seventh, and these troops were able to drive off the Hellions, but it cost them dearly.[1]
Pirate Raid on Toland[edit]
Following the Hell's Horses capture of worlds in the Clan Jade Falcon Occupation Zone within Inner Sphere, the Sixty-seventh BattleMech was be shifted to garrison duty on Toland by 3085. In April, the pirate band known as the Gort's Hounds raided the planet. The raid's objective was Toland's rare minerals, but Clan Hell's Horses' defending forces responded to the attack. The Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster's heavy solahma Infantry trinary was deployed to deal with the pirates. The trinary used its cavalry and VTOL points to herd the mix the Combat Vehicle and the few BattleMechs elements of the pirate band into a trap. There the Trinary used its Star of Zephyros to cut through the pirates' formation, eliminating two of the band's BattleMech elements. The vehicles were given cover fire by the Trinary's entrenched infantry force. The battle ended with Gort's Hounds being destroyed.[2] While the victory seemed like an example of efficiency at work, it was actually more likely that this was because those were all the forces the Sixty-seventh had available at the time.[3]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 67th BattleMech Cluster | |||
| Star Colonel | Johann Seidman | 3059[4] | |
| Star Colonel | Harold | 3067[5] | |
| Star Colonel | Edwin Shaffer | 3085[3] | |
Tactics[edit]
As of 3059, the Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster does not use conventional Clan tactics, including not using zellbrigen.[6]
Composition History[edit]
3059[edit]
Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster (4 (Mixed Trinaries/Regular/Questionable)[4]
- CO: Star Colonel Johann Seidman
- Note: The unit is noted having large percentage of Infantry among its Trinaries.
3067[edit]
Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster (Regular/Questionable)[5]
- CO: Star Colonel Harold
3085[edit]
Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster (Green/Questionable)[3]
- CO: Star Colonel Edwin Shaffer
- - At this point in time the Sixty-seventh was stationed on Nyserta and was operating at just one-fifth of full strength. The Sixty-seventh lacked any Omni-technology elements.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 210–211
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 134: Zephyros / Deployment - Battle with pirates in 3085
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Field Manual: 3085, p. 117: "Iota Galaxy"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 73: 67th BattleMech Cluster - tidbit info includes unit's makeup
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 71: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusade Clans, p. 176: Rules Annex - Iota Galaxy's Combat tactics noted in special rules that directly effect 67th BattleMech Cluster