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| Nickname = The Dire Wolves | | Nickname = The Dire Wolves | ||
| Affiliation = Clan Wolf-in-Exile | | Affiliation = Clan Wolf-in-Exile | ||
| − | | Parent Command = [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile Touman]] | + | | Parent Command = [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile Touman|Clan Wolf-in-Exile ''touman'']] |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Beginnings=== | ===Beginnings=== | ||
| − | Descended from Alpha Galaxy of the previous united Clan Wolf, Alpha Galaxy is an "Original" | + | Descended from Alpha Galaxy of the previous united Clan Wolf, Alpha Galaxy is an "Original" – one of the first Clan fighting units, and was commanded by [[ilKhan]] [[Nicholas Kerensky]] during [[Operation Klondike]], the liberation of the [[Pentagon Worlds]]. |
Alpha Galaxy took part in the liberation of [[Eden]], alongside Clans [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]], [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] and [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]]. | Alpha Galaxy took part in the liberation of [[Eden]], alongside Clans [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]], [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] and [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]]. | ||
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===Operation Revival=== | ===Operation Revival=== | ||
| − | Alpha Galaxy was one of five Galaxies used by Clan Wolf during [[Operation Revival]], the invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]]. Due to the nature of Clan warfare, Alpha Galaxy only fought as a complete unit four times during Operation Revival | + | Alpha Galaxy was one of five Galaxies used by Clan Wolf during [[Operation Revival]], the invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]]. Due to the nature of Clan warfare, Alpha Galaxy only fought as a complete unit four times during Operation Revival – at [[Tamar]], [[Suk II]] and [[Bessarabia]] during the Fifth Wave, and on [[Tukayyid]]. |
Elements of Alpha Galaxy fought in the following engagements during Operation Revival: | Elements of Alpha Galaxy fought in the following engagements during Operation Revival: | ||
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* [[Ferris]] | * [[Ferris]] | ||
* [[The Rock]] | * [[The Rock]] | ||
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====First Wave==== | ====First Wave==== | ||
* [[Chateau]] | * [[Chateau]] | ||
* [[Icar]] | * [[Icar]] | ||
* [[New Caledonia]] | * [[New Caledonia]] | ||
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====Second Wave==== | ====Second Wave==== | ||
* [[New Bergen]] | * [[New Bergen]] | ||
* [[Verthandi]] | * [[Verthandi]] | ||
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====Third Wave==== | ====Third Wave==== | ||
* [[Kirchbach]] | * [[Kirchbach]] | ||
* [[Rasalhague]] | * [[Rasalhague]] | ||
* [[Ridderkerk]] | * [[Ridderkerk]] | ||
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====Fourth Wave==== | ====Fourth Wave==== | ||
* [[Dell]] | * [[Dell]] | ||
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* [[Suk II]] | * [[Suk II]] | ||
* [[Tamar]] | * [[Tamar]] | ||
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====Tukayyid==== | ====Tukayyid==== | ||
Alpha Galaxy was deployed in full and were heavily involved. Commanded by [[Khan]] [[Natasha Kerensky]], units of Alpha Galaxy completed the encirclement of Skupo, one of the Clan's assigned target cities, while other elements spearheaded the drive on Brzo, the other target city. | Alpha Galaxy was deployed in full and were heavily involved. Commanded by [[Khan]] [[Natasha Kerensky]], units of Alpha Galaxy completed the encirclement of Skupo, one of the Clan's assigned target cities, while other elements spearheaded the drive on Brzo, the other target city. | ||
===The Refusal War=== | ===The Refusal War=== | ||
| − | + | At the end of the Refusal War in [[3058]] Khan Phelan Kell brought together his most intact Clusters to form the nucleus of the rebuilding Alpha Galaxy.<ref name=FM:WCp158>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 158</ref><ref name=F&W545>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', pp. 54–55</ref> By [[3059]] the Galaxy had seen considerable rebuilding and was three Clusters strong.<ref name=FM:WCp155>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 155</ref><ref name=FM:WCp158/> | |
| − | At the end of the Refusal War in [[3058]] Khan Phelan Kell brought together his most intact Clusters to form the nucleus of the rebuilding Alpha Galaxy.<ref name=FM:WCp158>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 158</ref><ref name=F&W545>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', | ||
===FedCom Civil War=== | ===FedCom Civil War=== | ||
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Alpha Galaxy spent the first half of the [[Jihad]] guarding the [[Lyran Alliance]] against [[Clan Jade Falcon]] predation. In [[3072]] the Fourth Wolf Guards helped liberate [[Tharkad]] and the First Wolf Legion helped liberate [[Donegal]]. Alpha then rested and rebuilt until [[3077]] when they joined the [[Federated Suns]] front of [[Operation SCOUR]] and assaulted [[Yangtze]], [[Achernar]], [[Azha]], [[Small World]], and [[Sheratan]]. They then went on to the assault of Terra.<ref name=frc22>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 22</ref> | Alpha Galaxy spent the first half of the [[Jihad]] guarding the [[Lyran Alliance]] against [[Clan Jade Falcon]] predation. In [[3072]] the Fourth Wolf Guards helped liberate [[Tharkad]] and the First Wolf Legion helped liberate [[Donegal]]. Alpha then rested and rebuilt until [[3077]] when they joined the [[Federated Suns]] front of [[Operation SCOUR]] and assaulted [[Yangtze]], [[Achernar]], [[Azha]], [[Small World]], and [[Sheratan]]. They then went on to the assault of Terra.<ref name=frc22>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 22</ref> | ||
| − | During the invasion of [[Terra]] Alpha Galaxy was assigned to the assault of Mars.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> Under [[General]] [[Andrew Redburn]]'s command, they (and the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat | + | During the invasion of [[Terra]] Alpha Galaxy was assigned to the assault of Mars.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> Under [[General]] [[Andrew Redburn]]'s command, they (and the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Alpha Galaxy]] dropped around [[ROM]]'s Koryo [[Castle Brian]]. Their assignment was to capture one of the six airlocks that led into the base. Accessing the base quickly was critical, as the fighting on Terra had reduced their air cover.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 132</ref> Unfortunately the lack of air cover stalled the offensive several times, and the Coalition forces were forced to fight room to room for most of the base. Much of this work was done by Clan Elemental units. Finally after a month of brutal fighting, the [[Word of Blake]] commander surrendered to the Coalition.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 134</ref> |
===Post-Jihad=== | ===Post-Jihad=== | ||
| − | When the new Wolf-in-Exile ''[[Arctic Wolf II]]'' [[OmniMech]] began production in [[3085]], Alpha Galaxy were the first unit within the Clan touman to receive any of the 'Mechs. As a sign of the continuing alliance between the two groups, the first unit to receive an ''Arctic Wolf II'' outside of Alpha Galaxy was the [[Kell Hounds]], who were gifted an ''Arctic Wolf II'' named '' | + | When the new Wolf-in-Exile ''[[Arctic Wolf II]]'' [[OmniMech]] began production in [[3085]], Alpha Galaxy were the first unit within the Clan ''[[touman]]'' to receive any of the 'Mechs. As a sign of the continuing alliance between the two groups, the first unit to receive an ''Arctic Wolf II'' outside of Alpha Galaxy was the [[Kell Hounds]], who were gifted an ''Arctic Wolf II'' named ''Allard's Revenge'' and painted in Kell Hounds colors.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp50">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 50: "Deployment"</ref> |
| − | Between 3140 and 3145 Alpha Galaxy fought on [[Krievci]] and [[Incukalns]] against the [[Golden Ordun]]. Each encounter inflicted heavy losses on the Wolves, and the units of Alpha dug in on Arc-Royal as a result of these losses.<ref>'' | + | Between 3140 and 3145 Alpha Galaxy fought on [[Krievci]] and [[Incukalns]] against the [[Golden Ordun]]. Each encounter inflicted heavy losses on the Wolves, and the units of Alpha dug in on Arc-Royal as a result of these losses.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 166</ref> In 3145 Alpha Galaxy consisted of a single Keshik and two Clusters, all at 70% of their nominal strength.<ref name=fm3145p174/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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===3052=== | ===3052=== | ||
| − | '''Alpha Galaxy''' <ref name=WCSB701>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', | + | '''Alpha Galaxy'''<ref name=WCSB701>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 70–71</ref> |
* [[13th Wolf Guards (Clan Wolf)|13th Wolf Guards]] | * [[13th Wolf Guards (Clan Wolf)|13th Wolf Guards]] | ||
* 328th Assault Cluster | * 328th Assault Cluster | ||
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* [[279th Battle (Clan Wolf)|279th Battle]] | * [[279th Battle (Clan Wolf)|279th Battle]] | ||
* Support Vessels | * Support Vessels | ||
| − | ** 1 ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz]]'' class [[WarShip]] | + | ** 1 ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz]]'' class [[WarShip]] – ''[[Dire Wolf (Vessel)|Dire Wolf]]'' |
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===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | '''Alpha Galaxy''' <ref name=ORp32>''Objective Raids'', p.32 </ref> | + | '''Alpha Galaxy'''<ref name=ORp32>''Objective Raids'', p. 32</ref> |
* [[4th Wolf Guards Assault Cluster (Clan Wolf)|4th Wolf Guards Assault Cluster]] | * [[4th Wolf Guards Assault Cluster (Clan Wolf)|4th Wolf Guards Assault Cluster]] | ||
* [[279th Battle Cluster (Clan Wolf)|279th Battle Cluster]] | * [[279th Battle Cluster (Clan Wolf)|279th Battle Cluster]] | ||
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===3061=== | ===3061=== | ||
| − | '''Alpha Galaxy''' <ref name=FM:WCp158/> | + | '''Alpha Galaxy'''<ref name=FM:WCp158/> |
* Golden Keshik | * Golden Keshik | ||
* 4th Wolf Guards Assault Cluster | * 4th Wolf Guards Assault Cluster | ||
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===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
| − | '''Alpha Galaxy''' <ref name=frc22/> | + | '''Alpha Galaxy'''<ref name=frc22/> |
* Golden Keshik | * Golden Keshik | ||
* 4th Wolf Guards | * 4th Wolf Guards | ||
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===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
| − | '''Alpha Galaxy''' <ref name=fm3145p174>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 174</ref> | + | '''Alpha Galaxy'''<ref name=fm3145p174>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 174</ref> |
* Golden Keshik | * Golden Keshik | ||
* First Wolf Strike Grenadiers | * First Wolf Strike Grenadiers | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]'' | * ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]'' | ||
* ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan Wolf-in-Exile Commands|Alpha Galaxy (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)]] | [[Category:Clan Wolf-in-Exile Commands|Alpha Galaxy (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)]] | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 23 January 2023
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| Alpha Galaxy | |
| Formed | 2821 |
| Nickname | The Dire Wolves |
| Affiliation | Clan Wolf-in-Exile |
| Parent Command | Clan Wolf-in-Exile touman |
Contents
History
Beginnings
Descended from Alpha Galaxy of the previous united Clan Wolf, Alpha Galaxy is an "Original" – one of the first Clan fighting units, and was commanded by ilKhan Nicholas Kerensky during Operation Klondike, the liberation of the Pentagon Worlds.
Alpha Galaxy took part in the liberation of Eden, alongside Clans Smoke Jaguar, Jade Falcon and Hell's Horses.
Alpha Galaxy became the premier Galaxy in Clan Wolf, so highly regarded that even serving in one of its lesser sub-units bestowed honor on a warrior, and service with Alpha increased the chances of a warrior's genes being used in sibko creation.
Operation Revival
Alpha Galaxy was one of five Galaxies used by Clan Wolf during Operation Revival, the invasion of the Inner Sphere. Due to the nature of Clan warfare, Alpha Galaxy only fought as a complete unit four times during Operation Revival – at Tamar, Suk II and Bessarabia during the Fifth Wave, and on Tukayyid.
Elements of Alpha Galaxy fought in the following engagements during Operation Revival:
Periphery
First Wave
Second Wave
Third Wave
Fourth Wave
- Dell
- Radstadt (the battle that killed ilKhan Leo Showers)
- Svarstaad
- Vulcan
Fifth Wave
Tukayyid
Alpha Galaxy was deployed in full and were heavily involved. Commanded by Khan Natasha Kerensky, units of Alpha Galaxy completed the encirclement of Skupo, one of the Clan's assigned target cities, while other elements spearheaded the drive on Brzo, the other target city.
The Refusal War
At the end of the Refusal War in 3058 Khan Phelan Kell brought together his most intact Clusters to form the nucleus of the rebuilding Alpha Galaxy.[1][2] By 3059 the Galaxy had seen considerable rebuilding and was three Clusters strong.[3][1]
FedCom Civil War
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Jade Falcon Incursion
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Tharkad
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Jihad
Alpha Galaxy spent the first half of the Jihad guarding the Lyran Alliance against Clan Jade Falcon predation. In 3072 the Fourth Wolf Guards helped liberate Tharkad and the First Wolf Legion helped liberate Donegal. Alpha then rested and rebuilt until 3077 when they joined the Federated Suns front of Operation SCOUR and assaulted Yangtze, Achernar, Azha, Small World, and Sheratan. They then went on to the assault of Terra.[4]
During the invasion of Terra Alpha Galaxy was assigned to the assault of Mars.[5] Under General Andrew Redburn's command, they (and the Nova Cat Alpha Galaxy dropped around ROM's Koryo Castle Brian. Their assignment was to capture one of the six airlocks that led into the base. Accessing the base quickly was critical, as the fighting on Terra had reduced their air cover.[6] Unfortunately the lack of air cover stalled the offensive several times, and the Coalition forces were forced to fight room to room for most of the base. Much of this work was done by Clan Elemental units. Finally after a month of brutal fighting, the Word of Blake commander surrendered to the Coalition.[7]
Post-Jihad
When the new Wolf-in-Exile Arctic Wolf II OmniMech began production in 3085, Alpha Galaxy were the first unit within the Clan touman to receive any of the 'Mechs. As a sign of the continuing alliance between the two groups, the first unit to receive an Arctic Wolf II outside of Alpha Galaxy was the Kell Hounds, who were gifted an Arctic Wolf II named Allard's Revenge and painted in Kell Hounds colors.[8]
Between 3140 and 3145 Alpha Galaxy fought on Krievci and Incukalns against the Golden Ordun. Each encounter inflicted heavy losses on the Wolves, and the units of Alpha dug in on Arc-Royal as a result of these losses.[9] In 3145 Alpha Galaxy consisted of a single Keshik and two Clusters, all at 70% of their nominal strength.[10]
Officers
Alpha Galaxy was traditionally led by the Khan of Clan Wolf. Notable commanders have included ilKhan Nicholas Kerensky. Ulric Kerensky and later Natasha Kerensky commanded Alpha during Operation Revival.[11]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of Alpha Galaxy (Clan Wolf) | |||
| saKhan | Phelan Ward | 3057[1] | |
| Commanding Officers of Alpha Galaxy (Clan Wolf-in-Exile) | |||
| Khan | Patrick Fetladral | 3145[10] | |
Tactics
Different per Unit.
Composition History
2834
Alpha Galaxy
3052
Alpha Galaxy[11]
- 13th Wolf Guards
- 328th Assault Cluster
- 4th Wolf Guards
- 279th Battle
- Support Vessels
- 1 Sovetskii Soyuz class WarShip – Dire Wolf
| BattleMechs | Elementals | Fighters | WarShips | JumpShips | DropShips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Wolf Guards | 50 | 75 | x | 1 | x | 4 |
| 328th Assault | 55 | 100 | 20 | x | 2 | 10 |
| 4th Wolf Guards | 55 | 100 | 20 | x | 2 | 9 |
| 279th Battle | 55 | 50 | 20 | x | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 215 | 325 | 60 | 1 | 6 | 29 |
3054
Alpha Galaxy[13]
- 4th Wolf Guards Assault Cluster
- 279th Battle Cluster
- 328th Assault Cluster
- 352nd Assault Cluster
- 4th Wolf Guards Striker Cluster
3058
- Golden Keshik
- 4th Wolf Guards Assault Cluster
- 13th Wolf Guards
- 16th Battle Cluster
3061
Alpha Galaxy[1]
- Golden Keshik
- 4th Wolf Guards Assault Cluster
- First Wolf Legion
- First Wolf Strike Grenadiers
- 6th Wolf Guards
3067
Alpha Galaxy
- Golden Keshik
- 4th Wolf Guards
- First Wolf Legion
- First Wolf Strike Grenadiers
- 6th Wolf Guards
3079
Alpha Galaxy[4]
- Golden Keshik
- 4th Wolf Guards
- First Wolf Legion
- First Wolf Strike Grenadiers
- 6th Wolf Guards
3145
Alpha Galaxy[10]
- Golden Keshik
- First Wolf Strike Grenadiers
- First Wolf Legion
Wolf Rite
The Wolf Rite is one of the unique traditions maintained by Alpha Galaxy. Taking place every year, around five Alpha Galaxy candidates are chosen and transported to Strana Mechty during the middle of winter. These candidates, wearing nothing but underwear and armed only with a knife, are dropped off in the middle of a snow-covered forest. Together they are tasked with stealing a fresh kill from a pack of wolves and transporting it approximately 100 km back to their base, where the rest of the assembled Alpha Galaxy watches by remote broadcast. Those who succeed are allowed to wear a strip of Strana Mechty wolf fur on their uniform, are be addressed as KinWolf on formal occasions, and their genetic material is given higher priority in the creation of future sibkos. Those who die are honored by having their names painted below the Clan ensigns on the Dire Wolf.[14]
At the time of the Clan Invasion there were 53 members of Alpha Galaxy who had earned this right, including Ulric Kerensky, Garth Radick and Natasha Kerensky.[14] Whether Alpha Galaxy was able to maintain this tradition after joining Phelan Kell in forming Clan Wolf-in-Exile is unknown.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 158
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Falcon and the Wolf, pp. 54–55
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 155
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Report: Clans, p. 22
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 96
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 132
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 134
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p. 50: "Deployment"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 166
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Field Manual: 3145, p. 174
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Wolf Clan Sourcebook, pp. 70–71
- ↑ Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption, p. 13
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 32
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 74