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Line 10: | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} − The '''Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster''' was a second-line formation used by Clan Hell's Horses. ==History== ==History== − The Sixty-seventh made extensive use of conventional infantry and cavalry units. The Cluster employed [[Fast Recon|fast mechanized infantry]] formations that used small hovercraft to keep up with scouting elements. They were very useful in confined cities, but frequently they served as a distraction so damaged vehicles and 'Mechs could leave the battlefield. + The '''Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster''' was a second-line formation used by Clan Hell's Horses. They made extensive use of conventional infantry and cavalry units. The Cluster employed [[Fast Recon|fast mechanized infantry]] formations that used small hovercraft to keep up with scouting elements. They were very useful in confined cities, but frequently they served as a distraction so damaged vehicles and 'Mechs could leave the battlefield. − Another unique infantry type within the Cluster was the [[Clan AA Mechanized Infantry|Mechanized AA formation]]. This unit was equipped with light anti-aircraft weapons to counter enemy aircraft. Not intended for front-line combat, this unit instead formed a protective barrier around supply vehicles, repair depots, and other rear-echelon formations. [[Clan Ice Hellion]] assaulted the Sixty-seventh, and these troops were able to drive off the Hellions, but it cost them dearly.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 210–211</ref> + Another unique infantry type within the Cluster was the [[Clan AA Mechanized Infantry|Mechanized AA formation]]. This unit was equipped with light anti-aircraft weapons to counter enemy aircraft. Not intended for front-line combat, this unit instead formed a protective barrier around supply vehicles, repair depots, and other rear-echelon formations. [[Clan Ice Hellion]] assaulted the Sixty-seventh, and these troops were able to drive off the Hellions, but it cost them dearly.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 210-211</ref> ===Pirate Raid on Toland=== ===Pirate Raid on Toland=== − Following the Hell's Horses capture of worlds in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[Occupation Zone]] within [[Inner Sphere]], the Sixty-seventh BattleMech was be shifted to garrison duty on [[Toland]] by [[3085]]. In April, the pirate band known as the [[Gort's Hounds]] raided the planet. The raid's objective was Toland's rare minerals, but Clan Hell's Horses' defending forces responded to the attack. The Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster's heavy ''solahma'' Infantry trinary was deployed to deal with the pirates. The trinary used its cavalry and [[VTOL]] points to herd the mix the Combat Vehicle and the few BattleMechs elements of the pirate band into a trap. There the Trinary used its Star of [[Zephyros]] to cut through the pirates' formation, eliminating two of the band's BattleMech elements. The vehicles were given cover fire by the Trinary's entrenched infantry force. The battle ended with Gort's Hounds being destroyed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 134: Zephyros / Deployment - Battle with pirates in 3085</ref> While the victory seemed like an example of efficiency at work, it was actually more likely that this was because those were all the forces the Sixty-seventh had available at the time.<ref name="FM:3085p117">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 117: "Iota Galaxy"</ref> + Following the Hell's Horses capture of worlds in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[Occupation Zone]] within [[Inner Sphere]], the Sixty-seventh BattleMech was be shifted to garrison duty on [[Toland]] by [[3085]]. In April, the pirate band known as the [[Gort's Hounds]] raided the planet. The raid's objective was Toland's rare minerals, but Clan Hell's Horses' defending forces responded to the attack. The Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster's heavy ''solahma'' Infantry trinary was deployed to deal with the pirates. The trinary used its cavalry and [[VTOL]] points to herd the mix the Combat Vehicle and the few BattleMechs elements of the pirate band into a trap. There the Trinary used its Star of [[Zephyros]] to cut through the pirates' formation, eliminating two of the band's BattleMech elements. The vehicles were given cover fire by the Trinary's entrenched infantry force. The battle ended with Gort's Hounds being destroyed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 134 Zephyros / Deployment - Battle with pirates in 3085.</ref> While the victory seemed like an example of efficiency at work, it was actually more likely that this was because those were all the forces the Sixty-seventh had available at the time.<ref name="FM:3085p117">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 117, "Iota Galaxy"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 29:
Line 28: | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 67th BattleMech Cluster''' | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 67th BattleMech Cluster''' |- |- − | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Johann Seidman]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FM:CRCp73>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 73: 67th BattleMech Cluster - tidbit info includes unit's makeup</ref> + | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Johann Seidman]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FM:CRCp73>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 73 - 67th BattleMech Cluster - tidbit info includes unit's makeup.</ref> |- |- | Star Colonel||[[Harold]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FM:Up71>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 71: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> | Star Colonel||[[Harold]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FM:Up71>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 71: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> Line 37:
Line 36: ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − As of 3059, the Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster does not use conventional Clan tactics, including not using ''[[zellbrigen]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusade Clans'', p. 176: Rules Annex - Iota Galaxy's Combat tactics noted in special rules that directly effect 67th BattleMech Cluster</ref> + As of 3059, the Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster does not use conventional Clan tactics, including not using ''[[zellbrigen]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusade Clans'', p. 176 Rules Annex - Iota Galaxy's Combat tactics noted in special rules that directly effect 67th BattleMech Cluster.</ref> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== Line 50:
Line 49: * CO: Star Colonel Harold * CO: Star Colonel Harold − ===3085=== + === 3085 === '''Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> '''Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> * CO: Star Colonel Edwin Shaffer * CO: Star Colonel Edwin Shaffer :- At this point in time the Sixty-seventh was stationed on [[Nyserta]] and was operating at just one-fifth of full strength. The Sixty-seventh lacked any Omni-technology elements.<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> :- At this point in time the Sixty-seventh was stationed on [[Nyserta]] and was operating at just one-fifth of full strength. The Sixty-seventh lacked any Omni-technology elements.<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> + + + <div class="gamerules"> + + ==Rules== + Using Force Specific Rules found in the Field Manual: Crusader Clans, the Sixty-seventh BattleMech gains its parent galaxy's special abilities. Sixty-seventh along with its sister clusters, do not observe Clan rules of ''[[zellbrigen]]''. It can use the [[Off-Map Movement]] ability to take on an enemy force. Should the unit be working with elite [[Alpha Keshik (Clan Hell's Horses)|Alpha Keshik]], the unit would not benefit from the Alpha Keshik's special abilities due to the Clan's dim view of members of the 67th's Iota Galaxy as of 3059. + + If using RPG characters from this unit, Iota's members suffer from +3 (MechWarrior 3rd Edition RPG) to all social skill rolls. However, members of the Cluster and the rest of its parent galaxy can improve their combat skills at cost of single point gained in an adventure.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusade Clans'', p. 176 Rules Annex - Iota Galaxy's special abilities and cons that directly effect 67th BattleMech Cluster.</ref> + + </div> ==References== ==References==
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| − | The Sixty-seventh made extensive use of conventional infantry and cavalry units. The Cluster employed [[Fast Recon|fast mechanized infantry]] formations that used small hovercraft to keep up with scouting elements. They were very useful in confined cities, but frequently they served as a distraction so damaged vehicles and 'Mechs could leave the battlefield. | + | The '''Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster''' was a second-line formation used by Clan Hell's Horses. They made extensive use of conventional infantry and cavalry units. The Cluster employed [[Fast Recon|fast mechanized infantry]] formations that used small hovercraft to keep up with scouting elements. They were very useful in confined cities, but frequently they served as a distraction so damaged vehicles and 'Mechs could leave the battlefield. |
| − | Another unique infantry type within the Cluster was the [[Clan AA Mechanized Infantry|Mechanized AA formation]]. This unit was equipped with light anti-aircraft weapons to counter enemy aircraft. Not intended for front-line combat, this unit instead formed a protective barrier around supply vehicles, repair depots, and other rear-echelon formations. [[Clan Ice Hellion]] assaulted the Sixty-seventh, and these troops were able to drive off the Hellions, but it cost them dearly.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. | + | Another unique infantry type within the Cluster was the [[Clan AA Mechanized Infantry|Mechanized AA formation]]. This unit was equipped with light anti-aircraft weapons to counter enemy aircraft. Not intended for front-line combat, this unit instead formed a protective barrier around supply vehicles, repair depots, and other rear-echelon formations. [[Clan Ice Hellion]] assaulted the Sixty-seventh, and these troops were able to drive off the Hellions, but it cost them dearly.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 210-211</ref> |
===Pirate Raid on Toland=== | ===Pirate Raid on Toland=== | ||
| − | Following the Hell's Horses capture of worlds in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[Occupation Zone]] within [[Inner Sphere]], the Sixty-seventh BattleMech was be shifted to garrison duty on [[Toland]] by [[3085]]. In April, the pirate band known as the [[Gort's Hounds]] raided the planet. The raid's objective was Toland's rare minerals, but Clan Hell's Horses' defending forces responded to the attack. The Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster's heavy ''solahma'' Infantry trinary was deployed to deal with the pirates. The trinary used its cavalry and [[VTOL]] points to herd the mix the Combat Vehicle and the few BattleMechs elements of the pirate band into a trap. There the Trinary used its Star of [[Zephyros]] to cut through the pirates' formation, eliminating two of the band's BattleMech elements. The vehicles were given cover fire by the Trinary's entrenched infantry force. The battle ended with Gort's Hounds being destroyed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 134 | + | Following the Hell's Horses capture of worlds in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[Occupation Zone]] within [[Inner Sphere]], the Sixty-seventh BattleMech was be shifted to garrison duty on [[Toland]] by [[3085]]. In April, the pirate band known as the [[Gort's Hounds]] raided the planet. The raid's objective was Toland's rare minerals, but Clan Hell's Horses' defending forces responded to the attack. The Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster's heavy ''solahma'' Infantry trinary was deployed to deal with the pirates. The trinary used its cavalry and [[VTOL]] points to herd the mix the Combat Vehicle and the few BattleMechs elements of the pirate band into a trap. There the Trinary used its Star of [[Zephyros]] to cut through the pirates' formation, eliminating two of the band's BattleMech elements. The vehicles were given cover fire by the Trinary's entrenched infantry force. The battle ended with Gort's Hounds being destroyed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 134 Zephyros / Deployment - Battle with pirates in 3085.</ref> While the victory seemed like an example of efficiency at work, it was actually more likely that this was because those were all the forces the Sixty-seventh had available at the time.<ref name="FM:3085p117">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 117, "Iota Galaxy"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 67th BattleMech Cluster''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 67th BattleMech Cluster''' | ||
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| − | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Johann Seidman]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FM:CRCp73>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 73 | + | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Johann Seidman]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FM:CRCp73>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 73 - 67th BattleMech Cluster - tidbit info includes unit's makeup.</ref> |
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| Star Colonel||[[Harold]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FM:Up71>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 71: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> | | Star Colonel||[[Harold]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FM:Up71>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 71: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | As of 3059, the Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster does not use conventional Clan tactics, including not using ''[[zellbrigen]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusade Clans'', p. 176 | + | As of 3059, the Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster does not use conventional Clan tactics, including not using ''[[zellbrigen]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusade Clans'', p. 176 Rules Annex - Iota Galaxy's Combat tactics noted in special rules that directly effect 67th BattleMech Cluster.</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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'''Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> | '''Sixty-seventh BattleMech Cluster''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> | ||
* CO: Star Colonel Edwin Shaffer | * CO: Star Colonel Edwin Shaffer | ||
:- At this point in time the Sixty-seventh was stationed on [[Nyserta]] and was operating at just one-fifth of full strength. The Sixty-seventh lacked any Omni-technology elements.<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> | :- At this point in time the Sixty-seventh was stationed on [[Nyserta]] and was operating at just one-fifth of full strength. The Sixty-seventh lacked any Omni-technology elements.<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> | ||
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| + | Using Force Specific Rules found in the Field Manual: Crusader Clans, the Sixty-seventh BattleMech gains its parent galaxy's special abilities. Sixty-seventh along with its sister clusters, do not observe Clan rules of ''[[zellbrigen]]''. It can use the [[Off-Map Movement]] ability to take on an enemy force. Should the unit be working with elite [[Alpha Keshik (Clan Hell's Horses)|Alpha Keshik]], the unit would not benefit from the Alpha Keshik's special abilities due to the Clan's dim view of members of the 67th's Iota Galaxy as of 3059. | ||
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| + | If using RPG characters from this unit, Iota's members suffer from +3 (MechWarrior 3rd Edition RPG) to all social skill rolls. However, members of the Cluster and the rest of its parent galaxy can improve their combat skills at cost of single point gained in an adventure.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusade Clans'', p. 176 Rules Annex - Iota Galaxy's special abilities and cons that directly effect 67th BattleMech Cluster.</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||