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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | '''Iota Galaxy''' entered the Inner Sphere shortly after the Second Wave of [[Operation Revival]], when [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] granted permission for Garrison Clusters to be deployed in the Occupation Zones. <ref> ''Invading Clans'', p. 56 </ref> By [[3054]] the Galaxy had settled into a defensive position guarding four systems,<ref name=OR31/> and had been active crushing rebellions.<ref>''Falcon Guard'', p.9 and 44-92 </ref> | |
| − | In June 3069 elements of Iota faced the [[1st Kell Hounds]] on Graceland. The Falcons killed [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Daniel Allard]] in this engagement.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 75</ref> | + | During the [[Refusal War]] of [[3057]] the Galaxy was almost destroyed as Wolf forces overran all of its component clusters. The Eighth Falcon Regulars and Dorbeng Garrison Cluster were destroyed on [[Sudeten]], the Choyer Garrison Cluster took very heavy casualties on [[Devin]] and the Nega Garrison Cluster was wiped out on [[Baker3]].<ref>''Bred for War''</ref> The Galaxy had to be reconstructed with new Clusters transferred in as well as fresh warriors straight out of the ''Sibkos''. |
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| + | In 3059, Iota Galaxy held the Spinward section of the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone. The Seventy-third Striker Cluster, was soundly defeated by the [[Blue Star Irregulars]] and found itself demoted to second-line status for its poor performance, including the loss of a [[WarShip]].<ref name=FM:CrCp104>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 104, "Iota Galaxy - Clan Jade Falcon"</ref> They weren't able to meet all of their defensive needs even by 3067, as several Clusters were still understrength. | ||
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| + | In June [[3069]] elements of Iota faced the [[1st Kell Hounds]] on Graceland. The Falcons killed [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Daniel Allard]] in this engagement.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 75</ref> | ||
In [[3074]] or early [[3075]] Iota Galaxy launched an attack on the [[Lyran Alliance]] world of [[Zanderij]]. Zanderij was garrisoned by mercenary units at the time: [[Greenburg's Godzillas]], the [[Tooth of Ymir]] and [[Thor's Hammers]]. The Thor's Hammers mercenary unit, commanded by [[Major]] [[Napoleon Hobart]], had recently taken receipt of a battery of newly-manufactured ''[[Helepolis]]'' [['Mech]]s which had been organized into a battery of Artillery 'Mechs commanded by [[Captain]] [[Gustav Colt]]. Colt was a veteran artilleryman from the [[12th Star Guards]], a multi-regiment mercenary unit destroyed during the initial [[Operation Revival|Clan invasion]]. Colt and the motley collection of 'Mechs armed with artillery weapons known as "Hobart's Funnies" proved hugely effective against the Jade Falcon forces, pinning Iota Galaxy down with a constant artillery barrage and preventing the Falcon forces from breaking out of their initial landing zone. Iota Galaxy attempted to remove Colt's forces by launching a head-hunting attack using [[Elemental]]s, only to discover that the Hammers had predicted the attack and screened the Funnies extensively with conventional forces; the Elementals were wiped out by the Hammers, leaving the surviving elements of Iota Galaxy little option but to withdraw.<ref name="TRO3075p182">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 182, "HEP-2H Helepolis"</ref> | In [[3074]] or early [[3075]] Iota Galaxy launched an attack on the [[Lyran Alliance]] world of [[Zanderij]]. Zanderij was garrisoned by mercenary units at the time: [[Greenburg's Godzillas]], the [[Tooth of Ymir]] and [[Thor's Hammers]]. The Thor's Hammers mercenary unit, commanded by [[Major]] [[Napoleon Hobart]], had recently taken receipt of a battery of newly-manufactured ''[[Helepolis]]'' [['Mech]]s which had been organized into a battery of Artillery 'Mechs commanded by [[Captain]] [[Gustav Colt]]. Colt was a veteran artilleryman from the [[12th Star Guards]], a multi-regiment mercenary unit destroyed during the initial [[Operation Revival|Clan invasion]]. Colt and the motley collection of 'Mechs armed with artillery weapons known as "Hobart's Funnies" proved hugely effective against the Jade Falcon forces, pinning Iota Galaxy down with a constant artillery barrage and preventing the Falcon forces from breaking out of their initial landing zone. Iota Galaxy attempted to remove Colt's forces by launching a head-hunting attack using [[Elemental]]s, only to discover that the Hammers had predicted the attack and screened the Funnies extensively with conventional forces; the Elementals were wiped out by the Hammers, leaving the surviving elements of Iota Galaxy little option but to withdraw.<ref name="TRO3075p182">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 182, "HEP-2H Helepolis"</ref> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Bred for War]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf] | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' | ||
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
[[Category:Clan Jade Falcon Commands|Iota Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)]] | [[Category:Clan Jade Falcon Commands|Iota Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)]] | ||
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Contents
History
Iota Galaxy entered the Inner Sphere shortly after the Second Wave of Operation Revival, when ilKhan Leo Showers granted permission for Garrison Clusters to be deployed in the Occupation Zones. [1] By 3054 the Galaxy had settled into a defensive position guarding four systems,[2] and had been active crushing rebellions.[3]
During the Refusal War of 3057 the Galaxy was almost destroyed as Wolf forces overran all of its component clusters. The Eighth Falcon Regulars and Dorbeng Garrison Cluster were destroyed on Sudeten, the Choyer Garrison Cluster took very heavy casualties on Devin and the Nega Garrison Cluster was wiped out on Baker3.[4] The Galaxy had to be reconstructed with new Clusters transferred in as well as fresh warriors straight out of the Sibkos.
In 3059, Iota Galaxy held the Spinward section of the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone. The Seventy-third Striker Cluster, was soundly defeated by the Blue Star Irregulars and found itself demoted to second-line status for its poor performance, including the loss of a WarShip.[5] They weren't able to meet all of their defensive needs even by 3067, as several Clusters were still understrength.
In June 3069 elements of Iota faced the 1st Kell Hounds on Graceland. The Falcons killed Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Allard in this engagement.[6]
In 3074 or early 3075 Iota Galaxy launched an attack on the Lyran Alliance world of Zanderij. Zanderij was garrisoned by mercenary units at the time: Greenburg's Godzillas, the Tooth of Ymir and Thor's Hammers. The Thor's Hammers mercenary unit, commanded by Major Napoleon Hobart, had recently taken receipt of a battery of newly-manufactured Helepolis 'Mechs which had been organized into a battery of Artillery 'Mechs commanded by Captain Gustav Colt. Colt was a veteran artilleryman from the 12th Star Guards, a multi-regiment mercenary unit destroyed during the initial Clan invasion. Colt and the motley collection of 'Mechs armed with artillery weapons known as "Hobart's Funnies" proved hugely effective against the Jade Falcon forces, pinning Iota Galaxy down with a constant artillery barrage and preventing the Falcon forces from breaking out of their initial landing zone. Iota Galaxy attempted to remove Colt's forces by launching a head-hunting attack using Elementals, only to discover that the Hammers had predicted the attack and screened the Funnies extensively with conventional forces; the Elementals were wiped out by the Hammers, leaving the surviving elements of Iota Galaxy little option but to withdraw.[7]
The warriors of Iota Galaxy were not affected by the Rending, and so in 3140 they were ordered to assault Melissia. Shocking observers, Iota actually took the world and secured the new border with the Lyran Commonwealth. After taking Melissia, Iota became a favorite target of raids by LCAF mercenaries. Iota was unable to respond quickly to these raids, and chose to vent their frustration on local civilian towns and infrastructure. This only hurt Iota more, as civilians began to create a resistance movement.[8]
Officers
As of 3059 the commanding officer was Galaxy Commander Gran Newclay.[5]
As of 3145 the commanding officer of Iota Galaxy was Galaxy Commander Ernest Binetti, with Star Colonel Phyllis Roshawk serving as his military aide.[9]
Tactics
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Composition History
3054
Iota Galaxy [2]
- Choyer Garrison Cluster
- Gurbeng Garrison Cluster
- Dorbeng Garrison Cluster
- Nega Garrison Cluster
- Eighth Falcon Regulars
3059
- Second Falcon Jaegers[5]
- Fifth Talon[5]
- Fifty-first Garrison[5]
- Seventy-third Striker[5]
- 305th Assault[5]
- Gyrfalcon Eyrie[5]
3145
- Third Falcon Swoop Cluster[9]
- Fifth Talon[9]
- Fifty-first Garrison Cluster[9]
- Seventh Mixed Cluster[9]
Notes
References
- ↑ Invading Clans, p. 56
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Objective Raids, p. 31
- ↑ Falcon Guard, p.9 and 44-92
- ↑ Bred for War
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 104, "Iota Galaxy - Clan Jade Falcon"
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 75
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 182, "HEP-2H Helepolis"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 157
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 169, "Clan Force Deployments - Clan Jade Falcon"