Difference between revisions of "83rd Combined Strike (Clan Diamond Shark)"

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==History==
 
==History==
The unit was annihilated in a three-way battle on Paxon in 3072. <ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 82</ref>
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In December [[3071]] fighting between Clan Blood Spirit and Clan Coyote on [[Paxon]] spilled over into the Diamond Shark city of Thermopolis. During the fight over 600 shark civilians lost their lives. The Eighty-third Combined Strike Cluster moved against the Blood Spirits to enact revenge, however during this assault the Coyotes slipped past them and captured their undefended firebase. During a fierce three-way battle over two days the Eighty-third was destroyed.<ref name=WR83>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 82-3</ref>
 
 
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==

Revision as of 06:56, 7 May 2017

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History

In December 3071 fighting between Clan Blood Spirit and Clan Coyote on Paxon spilled over into the Diamond Shark city of Thermopolis. During the fight over 600 shark civilians lost their lives. The Eighty-third Combined Strike Cluster moved against the Blood Spirits to enact revenge, however during this assault the Coyotes slipped past them and captured their undefended firebase. During a fierce three-way battle over two days the Eighty-third was destroyed.[1]

Officers

As of 3061 the Commanding Officer was Star Colonel Ravell.[2]

Tactics

The warriors of the Cluster are experts at gaining ground and holding it at any cost. The command use the terrain to its full advantage. The mix of branches within the Cluster allows the commander to react adequately to any situation on the battlefield.[2]

Composition History

One of only two Diamond Shark Clusters to employ vehicles. The other is the 13th Cruiser

3061

References

  1. Wars of Reaving, p. 82-3
  2. 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 75, "93rd Combined Strike Cluster Profile"

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