Clan Blood Spirit Naval Forces
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| Blood Galaxy | |
| Disbanded | 3084[1] |
| Affiliation | Clan Blood Spirit |
| Parent Command | Clan Blood Spirit touman |
The WarShips, transports, and AeroSpace assets of Clan Blood Spirit were designated as one unit, the Blood Galaxy.[2] Agreements with Clan Snow Raven around 2980 saw WarShips that were unneeded to protect the limited holdings of the Blood Spirits traded for large numbers of surplus second-line ‘Mechs. This arrangement continued until 3010 to the benefit of both Clans.[3]
The WarShips were generally assigned as single escorts to ground Galaxies when needed. This meant the vessels were often forced into hide-and-seek tactics rather than stand-up fights.[2] The small number of vessels was sufficient for the Khans as the Clan remained insular, but losses while avenging the dishonor of being denied the Absorption of Clan Burrock further forced the Blood Spirits into a defensive posture. When used offensively, the Blood Spirits often lost vessels, culminating in only three surviving to the 3084 “Absorption” of the Blood Spirits - their Annihilation in all but name.[4][1]
Blood Galaxy[edit]
3061–3067[edit]
- Carmine Justice, unspecified class – former flagship, destroyed 3059 above Priori against Clan Star Adder forces
- Rocinante, Black Lion-class Battlecruiser – flagship, lost above Arcadia attempting to prevent the Clan Ghost Bear evacuation in 3072[5]
- Exsanguine, Aegis- class Heavy Cruiser
- Stooping Kite, York-class Carrier
- Blood Fury, Lola III-class Destroyer – lost in suicidal hyperspace jump defending York against Clan Star Adder taskforce, 3063[6]
- Unnamed, unspecified class - destroyed 3059 during the failed Clan Burrock Trial of Absorption
Absorbed 3085[edit]
- Exsanguine, Aegis- class Heavy Cruiser - lost defending Colleen from Clan Coyote Trial of Possession, 3082
- Stooping Kite, York-class Carrier – destroyed 3084 during Trial of Absorption by Clan Star Adder above Haven
- Karianna Schmitt, Carrack-class Transport – former CSV Pride of New Kent - effectively annihilated 3084, Haven/Colleen system
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commander of Blood Galaxy (Naval Reserve) | |||
| Star Admiral | Phen Johns | ???? - 3059[2] | |
| Star Admiral | Brean McFadden | ca. 3059[2]- ???? | |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Wars of Reaving, p. 156
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 30
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 24-25
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 41
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 82: "The Wolf At The Door"
- ↑ BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction, pp. 203–210: "The Color of Rage"
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 26