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| − | The '''Stormtroopers''' formed the militia of the planet [[Idlewind]]. During the Clan invasion of 3050, the Stormtroopers led | + | The '''Stormtroopers''' formed the militia of the planet [[Idlewind]]. During the Clan invasion of 3050, the Stormtroopers led four points of Elementals of the [[3rd Jaguar Cavaliers (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Third Jaguar Cavaliers]] into a napalm trap. Unfortunately this caused no casualties but enraged the Clan warriors into a killing frenzy, destroying most of their tanks and infantry, including Marc Lutz, the Stormtroopers' commander with a single casualty. After which the entire Trinary was ordered to find the dishonorable ''surats'' that set the trap. During the search of the capital city the civilians took up arms against the invaders. The Trinary hunted down all armed insurgents killing half the civilian population in three hours. The Stormtroopers were destroyed as a fighting force. <ref name=IC>''Invading Clans'', pp. 54-55</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| Idlewind Stormtroopers | |
| Disbanded | 3050 |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | DCMS |
History
The Stormtroopers formed the militia of the planet Idlewind. During the Clan invasion of 3050, the Stormtroopers led four points of Elementals of the Third Jaguar Cavaliers into a napalm trap. Unfortunately this caused no casualties but enraged the Clan warriors into a killing frenzy, destroying most of their tanks and infantry, including Marc Lutz, the Stormtroopers' commander with a single casualty. After which the entire Trinary was ordered to find the dishonorable surats that set the trap. During the search of the capital city the civilians took up arms against the invaders. The Trinary hunted down all armed insurgents killing half the civilian population in three hours. The Stormtroopers were destroyed as a fighting force. [1]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Idlewind Stormtroopers | |||
| Tai-sa | Marc Lutz | 3050[2] | |
Tactics
The Stormtroopers were known to set traps and avoid combat against better equipped opponents.[1]
Composition History
3050
Idlewind Stormtroopers - A heavy tank battalion supported by a regiment of infantry.[1]
Reference
Bibliography
- Invading Clans
- The Flames of Idlewind (short story)