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| image   = [[Image:Clan Steel Viper.jpg|150px]]
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| image         = [[Image:Clan Steel Viper logo.png|191px]]
| nickname =  
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| Designation    = Eighty-third Fang Cluster
| parent formation = [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Omega Galaxy]]  
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| formed  =
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| Disbanded      = [[3075]] (destroyed)
| year    = 3075
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| Previous Designation = 202nd Striker Cluster
| disbanded = 3075 (Destroyed)
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| Nickname      =
| unitname = 83rd Fang
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| Affiliation    = [[Clan Steel Viper]]
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| Parent Command = [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Omega Galaxy]]<br>[[Psi Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Psi Galaxy]] (previous)<br>[[Delta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Delta Galaxy]] (as the 202nd Striker Cluster)
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==History==
 
==History==
The '''202nd Striker Cluster''' was a part of [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Delta Galaxy]]. During a raid against [[Federated Commonwealth]] forces, the Star Colonel at the time was manipulated into including his [[DropShip]]s in the bid by the opposing commander. This allowed the FedCom fighters to target them, destroying two-thirds of the 202nd Striker in their transports, and sending the remainder of the Cluster into retreat. As punishment, the now ''[[Dezgra]]'' Cluster was stripped of its front-line status, renamed as the '''Eighty-third Fang''' and transferred to [[Psi Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Psi Galaxy]] on [[Bensinger]].<ref name=fmwc150> ''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 150 </ref>
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The '''202nd Striker Cluster''' was a part of [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Delta Galaxy]]. During a raid against [[Federated Commonwealth]] forces, the Star Colonel at the time was manipulated into including his [[DropShip]]s in the bid by the opposing commander. This allowed the FedCom fighters to target them, destroying two-thirds of the 202nd Striker in their transports, and sending the remainder of the Cluster into retreat. As punishment, the now ''[[dezgra]]'' Cluster was stripped of its front-line status, renamed as the '''Eighty-third Fang''' and transferred to [[Psi Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Psi Galaxy]] on [[Bensinger]].<ref name=FMWCp150>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 150</ref>
  
Around [[3065]] Psi Galaxy was disbanded, possibly due to losses incurred in fighting [[Clan Snow Raven]],<ref name=fmu66> ''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 66 </ref> and the 83rd Fang was transferred to Omega Galaxy. In [[3067]] it was stationed on [[Marshall]]. <ref name=fmu80> ''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 80 </ref>
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Around [[3065]] Psi Galaxy was disbanded, possibly due to losses incurred in fighting [[Clan Snow Raven]],<ref name=fmu66>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 66</ref> and the 83rd Fang was transferred to Omega Galaxy. In [[3067]] it was stationed on [[Marshall]].<ref name=fmu80>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 80</ref>
  
Omega Galaxy and the 83rd Fang were defending [[New Kent]] in [[3075]] when a combined Clan force attacked in December. After an epic naval battle that saw over 500 Viper fighters engage and destroyed the last of the Viper capitol ships the Clans landed. Over a quarter of the transport DropShips had been destroyed in space and the ground batteries took a further toll. The Blood Spirt's land first followed by the Stone Lions, silencing the batteries and allowing the rest of the assault force to land. After a week of fighting the Vipers including Omega Galaxy were surrounded. The final assault eventually came after a lull in fighting, but the Vipers turn the shattered street of New Kent City into a fortress and could not be dislodged. As the casualties mounted the new ilKhan recalled his forces and obliterated the city and all surviving Steel Vipers with an orbital bombardment.<ref> ''The Wars of Reaving'', p.149-150 </ref>
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Omega Galaxy and the 83rd Fang were defending [[New Kent]] in [[3075]] when a combined Clan force attacked in December. After an epic naval battle that saw over 500 Viper fighters engage and destroyed the last of the Viper capital ships the Clans landed. Over a quarter of the transport DropShips had been destroyed in space and the ground batteries took a further toll. The Blood Spirit's land first followed by the Stone Lions, silencing the batteries and allowing the rest of the assault force to land. After a week of fighting the Vipers including Omega Galaxy were surrounded. The final assault eventually came after a lull in fighting, but the Vipers turn the shattered street of New Kent City into a fortress and could not be dislodged. As the casualties mounted the new ilKhan recalled his forces and obliterated the city and all surviving Steel Vipers with an orbital bombardment.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 149–150</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 202nd Striker Cluster'''
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 202nd Striker Cluster'''
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 83rd Fang'''
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 83rd Fang'''
 
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Durn]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=fmwc150/>
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Durn]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMWCp150/>
 
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|}
 
|}
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
Because they normally operated at the [[Trinary]] level and below, the warriors of the [[Cluster]]s found it difficult to fight larger engagements or to follow complicated battle maneuvers. <ref name=fmwc150/>
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Because they normally operated at the [[Trinary]] level and below, the warriors of the [[Cluster]]s found it difficult to fight larger engagements or to follow complicated battle maneuvers.<ref name=FMWCp150/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3052===
 
===3052===
'''202nd Striker Cluster''' <ref name=fmwc150/>
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'''202nd Striker Cluster'''<ref name=FMWCp150/>
===3060===
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'''Eighty-third Fang''' - Green/Questionable <ref name=fmwc150/>
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===3061===
* 3 [[Trinary|Trinaries]]  
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'''83rd Fang''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMWCp166>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 166</ref>
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:CO: Star Colonel Durn<ref name=FMWCp150/>
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:* 3 [[Trinary|Trinaries]]<ref name=FMWCp150/>
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:Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Bensinger]].<ref name=FMWCp166/>
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===3067===
 
===3067===
'''Eighty-third Fang''' - Green/Questionable <ref name=fmu80/>
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'''Eighty-third Fang''' - Green/Questionable<ref name=fmu80/>
 
* 95% full strength
 
* 95% full strength
 
==Notes==
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
 
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]''
 
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]''
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[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Fang, 083]]
 
[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Fang, 083]]

Latest revision as of 15:01, 26 January 2024

Clan Steel Viper logo.png
Eighty-third Fang Cluster
Disbanded 3075 (destroyed)
Previous Designation(s) 202nd Striker Cluster
Affiliation Clan Steel Viper
Parent Command Omega Galaxy
Psi Galaxy (previous)
Delta Galaxy (as the 202nd Striker Cluster)

History[edit]

The 202nd Striker Cluster was a part of Delta Galaxy. During a raid against Federated Commonwealth forces, the Star Colonel at the time was manipulated into including his DropShips in the bid by the opposing commander. This allowed the FedCom fighters to target them, destroying two-thirds of the 202nd Striker in their transports, and sending the remainder of the Cluster into retreat. As punishment, the now dezgra Cluster was stripped of its front-line status, renamed as the Eighty-third Fang and transferred to Psi Galaxy on Bensinger.[1]

Around 3065 Psi Galaxy was disbanded, possibly due to losses incurred in fighting Clan Snow Raven,[2] and the 83rd Fang was transferred to Omega Galaxy. In 3067 it was stationed on Marshall.[3]

Omega Galaxy and the 83rd Fang were defending New Kent in 3075 when a combined Clan force attacked in December. After an epic naval battle that saw over 500 Viper fighters engage and destroyed the last of the Viper capital ships the Clans landed. Over a quarter of the transport DropShips had been destroyed in space and the ground batteries took a further toll. The Blood Spirit's land first followed by the Stone Lions, silencing the batteries and allowing the rest of the assault force to land. After a week of fighting the Vipers including Omega Galaxy were surrounded. The final assault eventually came after a lull in fighting, but the Vipers turn the shattered street of New Kent City into a fortress and could not be dislodged. As the casualties mounted the new ilKhan recalled his forces and obliterated the city and all surviving Steel Vipers with an orbital bombardment.[4]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 202nd Striker Cluster
Commanding Officers of the 83rd Fang
Star Colonel Durn 3061 - 3067[1]

Tactics[edit]

Because they normally operated at the Trinary level and below, the warriors of the Clusters found it difficult to fight larger engagements or to follow complicated battle maneuvers.[1]

Composition History[edit]

3052[edit]

202nd Striker Cluster[1]

3061[edit]

83rd Fang (Green/Questionable)[5]

CO: Star Colonel Durn[1]
Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Bensinger.[5]

3067[edit]

Eighty-third Fang - Green/Questionable[3]

  • 95% full strength

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 150
  2. Field Manual: Updates, p. 66
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 80
  4. The Wars of Reaving, pp. 149–150
  5. 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 166

Bibliography[edit]