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| Designation = Eighty-seventh Dragoon Cluster | | Designation = Eighty-seventh Dragoon Cluster | ||
| Formed = | | Formed = | ||
| − | | Disbanded = [[3069]] ( | + | | Disbanded = [[3069]] (destroyed) |
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = Ivory Six Shooters | | Nickname = Ivory Six Shooters | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Burrock Absorption === | === Burrock Absorption === | ||
| − | During the [[Burrock Absorption]] the '''Eighty-seventh Dragoon Cluster''' - also sometimes referred to as the '''Eighty-seventh Adder Dragoons''' - was the command was the first unit to fight against [[Clan Blood Spirit]] forces on [[Albion (Clan)|Albion]]. The battle was fierce and the casualties high; the | + | During the [[Burrock Absorption]] the '''Eighty-seventh Dragoon Cluster''' - also sometimes referred to as the '''Eighty-seventh Adder Dragoons''' - was the command was the first unit to fight against [[Clan Blood Spirit]] forces on [[Albion (Clan System)|Albion]]. The battle was fierce and the casualties high; the loss of so many good warriors led to a decline in the Dragoons' performance. Another problem arose with the difficult integration of the replacement warriors.<ref name=FMCRC123/> |
=== Wars of Reaving === | === Wars of Reaving === | ||
| − | In late [[3069]] the Blood Spirits were expanding their holdings in the Homeworlds, looking in part to obtain additional resources for their hidden settlements on [[Honor (planet)|Honor]] and [[Haven]]. Khan [[Karianna Schmitt]] led the Blood Spirit [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Alpha]] and [[Iota Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Iota Galaxies]] to [[Albion (Clan)|Albion]], intent on seizing the Star Adder holdings there. The Eighty-seventh Dragoons managed to hold the Star Adder enclave at Junction City until the end of the year before falling, outlasting the [[343rd Adder Sentinels (Clan Star Adder)|343rd Adder Sentinels]] who had been defeated defending the nearby ''[[Chrysaor]]'' manufacturing facilities soon after the Blood Spirits landed.<ref name="WoRp43">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 43 | + | In late [[3069]] the Blood Spirits were expanding their holdings in the Homeworlds, looking in part to obtain additional resources for their hidden settlements on [[Honor (planet)|Honor]] and [[Haven]]. Khan [[Karianna Schmitt]] led the Blood Spirit [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Alpha]] and [[Iota Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Iota Galaxies]] to [[Albion (Clan System)|Albion]], intent on seizing the Star Adder holdings there. The Eighty-seventh Dragoons managed to hold the Star Adder enclave at Junction City until the end of the year before falling, outlasting the [[343rd Adder Sentinels (Clan Star Adder)|343rd Adder Sentinels]] who had been defeated defending the nearby ''[[Chrysaor]]'' manufacturing facilities soon after the Blood Spirits landed.<ref name="WoRp43">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 43: "The Hellion Plan"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Ravi Gena]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FMCRC123/> | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Ravi Gena]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FMCRC123/> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Star Colonel||[[Chas Codman]]||[[3067]]<ref name="FM:Up73">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 73 | + | | Star Colonel||[[Chas Codman]]||[[3067]]<ref name="FM:Up73">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 73: "Alpha Galaxy"</ref> |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The unit can fight in any terrain and prefers longer engagements, because of their heavy equipment. Most battles follow a two step plan. First the fighter soften the opponent up and then the heavy/assault 'Mechs deliver the final blow. <ref name=FMCRC123>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 123</ref> | + | The unit can fight in any terrain and prefers longer engagements, because of their heavy equipment. Most battles follow a two-step plan. First the fighter soften the opponent up and then the heavy/assault 'Mechs deliver the final blow.<ref name=FMCRC123>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 123</ref> |
Composition History | Composition History | ||
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'''Eighty-seventh Dragoon Cluster''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up73"/> | '''Eighty-seventh Dragoon Cluster''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up73"/> | ||
*CO: Star Colonel Chas Codman | *CO: Star Colonel Chas Codman | ||
| − | :- At this point the Eighty-seventh was stationed on [[Albion (Clan)|Albion]], alongside the [[85th Adder Cavaliers (Clan Star Adder)|Eighty-fifth Adder Cavaliers]] and [[191st Adder Guards (Clan Star Adder)|191st Adder Guards]]. The Dragoons were operating at full strength and completely equipped with Omni-technology.<ref name="FM:Up73"/> | + | :- At this point the Eighty-seventh was stationed on [[Albion (Clan System)|Albion]], alongside the [[85th Adder Cavaliers (Clan Star Adder)|Eighty-fifth Adder Cavaliers]] and [[191st Adder Guards (Clan Star Adder)|191st Adder Guards]]. The Dragoons were operating at full strength and completely equipped with Omni-technology.<ref name="FM:Up73"/> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan Star Adder Commands|Dragoon, 0087]] | [[Category:Clan Star Adder Commands|Dragoon, 0087]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:02, 30 August 2023
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| Eighty-seventh Dragoon Cluster | |
| Disbanded | 3069 (destroyed) |
| Nickname | Ivory Six Shooters |
| Affiliation | Clan Star Adder |
| Parent Command | Alpha Galaxy |
Contents
History[edit]
Burrock Absorption[edit]
During the Burrock Absorption the Eighty-seventh Dragoon Cluster - also sometimes referred to as the Eighty-seventh Adder Dragoons - was the command was the first unit to fight against Clan Blood Spirit forces on Albion. The battle was fierce and the casualties high; the loss of so many good warriors led to a decline in the Dragoons' performance. Another problem arose with the difficult integration of the replacement warriors.[1]
Wars of Reaving[edit]
In late 3069 the Blood Spirits were expanding their holdings in the Homeworlds, looking in part to obtain additional resources for their hidden settlements on Honor and Haven. Khan Karianna Schmitt led the Blood Spirit Alpha and Iota Galaxies to Albion, intent on seizing the Star Adder holdings there. The Eighty-seventh Dragoons managed to hold the Star Adder enclave at Junction City until the end of the year before falling, outlasting the 343rd Adder Sentinels who had been defeated defending the nearby Chrysaor manufacturing facilities soon after the Blood Spirits landed.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 87th Dragoon | |||
| Star Colonel | Ravi Gena | 3059[1] | |
| Star Colonel | Chas Codman | 3067[3] | |
Tactics[edit]
The unit can fight in any terrain and prefers longer engagements, because of their heavy equipment. Most battles follow a two-step plan. First the fighter soften the opponent up and then the heavy/assault 'Mechs deliver the final blow.[1]
Composition History
3059[edit]
- 5 Binaries
3067[edit]
Eighty-seventh Dragoon Cluster (Regular/Reliable)[3]
- CO: Star Colonel Chas Codman
- - At this point the Eighty-seventh was stationed on Albion, alongside the Eighty-fifth Adder Cavaliers and 191st Adder Guards. The Dragoons were operating at full strength and completely equipped with Omni-technology.[3]