83rd Combined Strike (Clan Diamond Shark)
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| Eighty third Combined Strike Cluster | |
| Disbanded | 3071[1] |
| Nickname | Cutting Pace |
| Affiliation | Clan Diamond Shark |
| Parent Command | Zeta Galaxy |
Contents
History[edit]
The Cluster was stationed on Strana Mechty in 3061[2][3] but moved to Paxon by 3067.[3]
In December 3071 fighting between Clan Blood Spirit and Clan Coyote on Paxon spilled over into the Diamond Shark city of Thermopolis. During the fight over 600 shark civilians lost their lives. The Eighty-third Combined Strike Cluster moved against the Blood Spirits to enact revenge, however during this assault the Coyotes slipped past them and captured their undefended Firebase. During a fierce three-way battle over two days the Eighty-third was destroyed.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 83rd Combined Strike Cluster | |||
| Star Colonel | Ravell | 3061 - 3067[2][3] | |
| Star Colonel | Megan Clarke | 3071[4] | |
Tactics[edit]
The warriors of the Cluster were experts at gaining ground and holding it at any cost. The command use the terrain to its full advantage. The mix of branches within the Cluster allowed the commander to react adequately to any situation on the battlefield.[2]
Composition History[edit]
One of only two Diamond Shark Clusters to employ vehicles, the other is the 13th Cruiser Cluster
3061[edit]
83rd Combined Strike Cluster (Veteran/Fanatical)[2]
- CO: Star Colonel Ravell[5]
- 3 BattleMech Trinaries
- 1 Aerospace Trinary
- 1 Vehicle/Elemental Supernova Trinary
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Strana Mechty.[6]
3067[edit]
83rd Combined Strike Cluster - Elite/Fanatical[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wars of Reaving, pp. 82–83
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 75: "83rd Combined Strike Cluster Profile"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 77
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 82: "The Wolf At The Door"
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 75
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 163