Alpha Galaxy (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)

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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

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


FedCom Civil War


Jade Falcon Incursion


Tharkad


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.[1]

During the invasion of Terra Alpha Galaxy was assigned to the assault of Mars.[2] Under General Andrew Redburn's command, they (and the Nova Cat's 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.[3] 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.[4]

Post-Jihad Era

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 colours.[5]

Officers

Notable commanders of Alpha Galaxy have included ilKhan Nicholas Kerensky and Khan Natasha Kerensky.

As of 3061 the commanding officer was Galaxy Commander Khan Phelan Kell.

Tactics


Composition History

3050

3052

  • 13th Wolf Guards
  • 328th Assault Cluster
  • 4th Wolf Guards Cluster
  • 279th Battle Cluster

3061

3067

  • Golden Keshik
  • 4th Wolf Guards
  • 1st Wolf Legion
  • 1st Wolf Strike Grenadiers
  • 6th Wolf Guards

3079[1]

  • Golden Keshik
  • 4th Wolf Guards
  • 1st Wolf Legion
  • 1st Wolf Strike Grenadiers
  • 6th Wolf Guards

Notes

  • Although the Crusader Wolves also have an Alpha Galaxy, they have cast aside the previous rituals and other connections that went with the designation while the Wolves-in-Exile retain them.
  • Alpha Galaxy warriors maintain uniform distinctions, wearing a strip of synthetic wolf fur over the left shoulder of their uniforms.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Report: Clans, p. 22
  2. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 96
  3. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 132
  4. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 134
  5. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p. 50, "Deployment"

Bibliography

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