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| Designation = Fourth Fang Cluster | | Designation = Fourth Fang Cluster | ||
| formed = | | formed = | ||
− | | Disbanded = [[3074]] ( | + | | Disbanded = [[3074]] (destroyed) |
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = | | Nickname = | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | The '''Fourth Fang''' were posted to [[Benfled]] in [[3054]]<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref> and defended the planet from a raid by the [[ | + | The '''Fourth Fang''' were posted to [[Benfled]] in [[3054]]<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref> and defended the planet from a raid by the [[Fourth Davion Guards]] in [[3056]], when the Fourth Fang's large aerospace complement came into play.<ref name=FMWCp147>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 147</ref> The Cluster still guarded the planet in [[3061]].<ref name=FMWC168>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref> |
− | By [[3067]] the | + | By [[3067]], the Cluster had moved to [[New Kent]].<ref name=FMU80>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 80</ref> |
− | === | + | ===Wars of Reaving=== |
− | Rho Galaxy deployed the Fourth Fang, the [[ | + | Rho Galaxy deployed the Fourth Fang, the [[Fifth Legion (Clan Steel Viper)|Fifth Legion]] and the [[141st Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|141st Phalanx]] to [[Eden]] to engage the [[Clan Wolf]] garrison during their Abjuration in [[3071]]. The Viper Clusters had surrounded the Wolf enclave when a surprise attack against their rear by the Coyote [[Twenty-seventh Strike (Clan Coyote)|Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster]] was followed by the Wolves. In the confusion, Galaxy Commander Varga was killed along with half his force.<ref name=WoR96>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 96</ref> |
− | In December [[3074]] the Vipers launched a massive assault | + | In December [[3074]], the Vipers launched a massive assault against [[Clan Coyote]] on [[Tamaron]] with six Galaxies and a large naval force. After a week of fighting in space, the Vipers finally forced the remnant of the Coyote navy to flee. The ground forces made for their objectives, several major factory complexes in the Apache Mountains. Securing these cost the Coyotes both [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Coyote)|Epsilon]] and [[Lambda Galaxy (Clan Coyote)|Lambda]] Galaxies. The Viper assault then turned toward the planetary capital of San Mateo. By 16 December, the city was surrounded. Four Coyote Galaxies had been destroyed, at the cost of three Viper ones, including Rho and the Fifth Legion.<ref name=WoR1423>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 142–143</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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− | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the | + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Fourth Fang''' |
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− | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Octavian Tamm]]||[[3061]]<ref name= | + | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Octavian Tamm]]||[[3061]]<ref name=FMWCp147/> |
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| Star Colonel||[[Louise]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMU80/> | | Star Colonel||[[Louise]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMU80/> | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
− | The | + | The Cluster was often opposition force during training cycles for the Clusters of [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Alpha Galaxy]]. This gave the Cluster an advantage in defensive operations and they knew also to use Inner Sphere tactics against raiders with great effect.<ref name=FMWCp147/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3061=== | ===3061=== | ||
− | '''Fourth Fang''' | + | '''Fourth Fang''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMWCp166>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 166</ref> |
− | * 2 [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]] | + | :CO: Star Colonel Octavian Tamm<ref name=FMWCp147/> |
− | * 1 | + | :* 2 [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]]<ref name=FMWCp147/> |
− | * 1 | + | :* 1 conventional infantry Trinary |
− | * 2 | + | :* 1 aerospace Trinary |
+ | :* 2 aerospace Binaries | ||
+ | :Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Benfled]].<ref name=FMWCp166/> | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
− | '''Fourth Fang''' | + | '''Fourth Fang''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMU80/> |
* 95% full strength with 90% of the force equipped with [[OmniMech]]s | * 95% full strength with 90% of the force equipped with [[OmniMech]]s | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
− | <references /> | + | <references/> |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Fang, 004]] | [[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Fang, 004]] |
Latest revision as of 15:01, 26 January 2024
Fourth Fang Cluster | |
Disbanded | 3074 (destroyed) |
Affiliation | Clan Steel Viper |
Parent Command | Rho Galaxy |
Contents
History[edit]
The Fourth Fang were posted to Benfled in 3054[1] and defended the planet from a raid by the Fourth Davion Guards in 3056, when the Fourth Fang's large aerospace complement came into play.[2] The Cluster still guarded the planet in 3061.[3]
By 3067, the Cluster had moved to New Kent.[4]
Wars of Reaving[edit]
Rho Galaxy deployed the Fourth Fang, the Fifth Legion and the 141st Phalanx to Eden to engage the Clan Wolf garrison during their Abjuration in 3071. The Viper Clusters had surrounded the Wolf enclave when a surprise attack against their rear by the Coyote Twenty-seventh Strike Cluster was followed by the Wolves. In the confusion, Galaxy Commander Varga was killed along with half his force.[5]
In December 3074, the Vipers launched a massive assault against Clan Coyote on Tamaron with six Galaxies and a large naval force. After a week of fighting in space, the Vipers finally forced the remnant of the Coyote navy to flee. The ground forces made for their objectives, several major factory complexes in the Apache Mountains. Securing these cost the Coyotes both Epsilon and Lambda Galaxies. The Viper assault then turned toward the planetary capital of San Mateo. By 16 December, the city was surrounded. Four Coyote Galaxies had been destroyed, at the cost of three Viper ones, including Rho and the Fifth Legion.[6]
Officers[edit]
Rank | Name | Command | |
---|---|---|---|
Commanding Officers of the Fourth Fang | |||
Star Colonel | Octavian Tamm | 3061[2] | |
Star Colonel | Louise | 3067[4] |
Tactics[edit]
The Cluster was often opposition force during training cycles for the Clusters of Alpha Galaxy. This gave the Cluster an advantage in defensive operations and they knew also to use Inner Sphere tactics against raiders with great effect.[2]
Composition History[edit]
3061[edit]
Fourth Fang (Regular/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Star Colonel Octavian Tamm[2]
- 2 BattleMech Trinaries[2]
- 1 conventional infantry Trinary
- 1 aerospace Trinary
- 2 aerospace Binaries
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Benfled.[7]
3067[edit]
Fourth Fang (Regular/Reliable)[4]
- 95% full strength with 90% of the force equipped with OmniMechs