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| image = [[File:saalphagalaxy.jpg|130px]] | | image = [[File:saalphagalaxy.jpg|130px]] | ||
| − | | nickname = Old Blood and Guts | + | | nickname = ''Old Blood and Guts'' |
| parent formation = [[Clan Star Adder Touman]] | | parent formation = [[Clan Star Adder Touman]] | ||
| formed = [[2815]] | | formed = [[2815]] | ||
| − | | year = | + | | year = 3067 |
| unitname = Alpha Galaxy | | unitname = Alpha Galaxy | ||
}} | }} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | [[Clan Star Adder]]'s '''Alpha Galaxy''' was originally formed from the equipment and warriors of the [[146th Royal BattleMech Division]]. The unit has fought in every major conflict that Clan Star Adder has been involved in. Alpha Galaxy was rebuilt after the [[Burrock Absorption]] by taking in warriors from the decommissioned [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Beta Galaxy]]. | + | [[Clan Star Adder]]'s '''Alpha Galaxy''' was originally formed from the equipment and warriors of the [[146th Royal BattleMech Division]]. The unit has fought in every major conflict that Clan Star Adder has been involved in. It is considered their show piece unit, recieving the best warriors and equipment as is always the first into battle. <ref name=fmcc123>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 123 </ref> Alpha Galaxy was rebuilt after the [[Burrock Absorption]] by taking in warriors from the decommissioned [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Beta Galaxy]]. It made a strong showing in the [[Harvest Trials]], and by [[3067]] was considered at full strength. <ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 51 </ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | From [[3049]] the [[Galaxy Commander]] was [[Dante Truscott]], he held the post for well over ten years. <ref name=fmcc123/> By 3067 it was led by [[Hannibal Banacek]].<ref name=fmu73>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 73 </ref> | |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | Alpha lacks speed and prefers longer campaigns. Adept at most terrain it employs it's fighter to wear down an enemy before the heavy and assault units finish the task.<ref name=fmcc123/> | |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | ===3059-3067=== | + | ===3059-3067===<ref name=fmcc123/> <ref name=fmu73/> |
* [[5th Assault (Clan Star Adder)|5th Assault]] | * [[5th Assault (Clan Star Adder)|5th Assault]] | ||
* [[11th Armored Cavalry Squadron (Clan Star Adder)|11th Armored Cavalry Squadron]] | * [[11th Armored Cavalry Squadron (Clan Star Adder)|11th Armored Cavalry Squadron]] | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
[[Category:Clan Star Adder Commands|Alpha Galaxy]] | [[Category:Clan Star Adder Commands|Alpha Galaxy]] | ||
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Contents
History
Clan Star Adder's Alpha Galaxy was originally formed from the equipment and warriors of the 146th Royal BattleMech Division. The unit has fought in every major conflict that Clan Star Adder has been involved in. It is considered their show piece unit, recieving the best warriors and equipment as is always the first into battle. [1] Alpha Galaxy was rebuilt after the Burrock Absorption by taking in warriors from the decommissioned Beta Galaxy. It made a strong showing in the Harvest Trials, and by 3067 was considered at full strength. [2]
Officers
From 3049 the Galaxy Commander was Dante Truscott, he held the post for well over ten years. [1] By 3067 it was led by Hannibal Banacek.[3]
Tactics
Alpha lacks speed and prefers longer campaigns. Adept at most terrain it employs it's fighter to wear down an enemy before the heavy and assault units finish the task.[1]
Composition History
- 5th Assault
- 11th Armored Cavalry Squadron
- 85th Adder Cavaliers
- 87th Dragoon
- 191st Adder Guards
- Sovereign Right (McKenna class WarShip)
Former Units
- Adder Command Keshik - detached in late 29th Century