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{{infoBoxMilitaryCommand
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{{infoBoxStateUnit
| image = [[Image:Clan Steel Viper logo.png|191px]]
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| image   = [[Image:Clan Steel Viper.jpg|190px]]
| Designation = Fifth Viper Regulars
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| nickname = ''None''
| Formed =
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| parent formation = [[Chi Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Chi Galaxy]]  
| Disbanded = Yes
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| formed  =
| Previous Designation =
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| year    = 3067
| Nickname =
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| unitname = 5th Viper Regulars
| Affiliation = [[Clan Steel Viper]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Chi Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Chi Galaxy]]
 
| Sub-Command =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The '''Fifth Viper Regulars''' were transferred from [[Nu Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Nu Galaxy]] to [[Chi Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Chi Galaxy]] in [[3054]],<ref name=FMWC148/> they were then posted to [[Antares]] in the Steel Viper Occupation Zone.<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref> The Cluster was still defending the plant in [[3061]].<ref name=FMWC168>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref>
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The '''Fifth Viper Regulars''' were transferred from [[Nu Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Nu Galaxy]] to [[Chi Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Chi Galaxy]] in [[3054]],<ref name=FMWC148/> they were then posted to [[Antares]] in the Steel Viper Occupation Zone.<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref> The cluster was still defending the plant in [[3061]].<ref name=FMWC168>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref>
  
By [[3067]] the Cluster had moved to [[New Kent]].<ref name=FMU80>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 80</ref>
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By [[3067]] the cluster had moved to [[New Kent]].<ref name=FMU79>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 79</ref>
 
 
The final fate of the Cluster is not known, but they would not have survived the destruction of Chi Galaxy or that of Clan Steel Viper in 3075.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 149–150</ref>
 
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
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Between [[3061]] and 3067 the Commanding Officer was [[Star Colonel]] Ginny [[Zalman (Bloodname)|Zalman]].<ref name=FMWC148>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 148, "5th Viper Regulars Profile"</ref>
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Fifth Viper Regulars'''
 
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Ginny Zalman]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMWC148>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 148: "5th Viper Regulars Profile"</ref><ref name=FMU80/>
 
|-
 
|}
 
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
In the 3050s the unit was equipped with front line machines but the warriors lacked the experience to use them effectively. During engagements the Regulars would go onto the offensive attempting to place their opponents in a corner with their aggressive maneuvers.<ref name=FMWC148/>
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In the 3050s the unit was equipped with front line machines but the warriors lacked the experience to used them effectively. During engagements the Regulars would go onto the offensive attempting to place their opponents in a corner with their aggressive manurers.<ref name=FMWC148/><ref name=FMU79/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3061===
 
===3061===
'''Fifth Viper Regulars''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMWC166>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 166</ref>
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'''Fifth Viper Regulars''' - Veteran/Questionable <ref name=FMWC148/>
:CO: Star Colonel Ginny Zalman <ref name=FMWCp148>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 148</ref>
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* [[Cluster]] Command [[Star]]
:* [[Cluster]] Command [[Star]] <ref name=FMWC148/>
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* 3 [[OmniMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]]
:* 3 [[OmniMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]]
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* 1 Mixed OmniMech/[[Elemental]] Trinary
:* 1 Mixed OmniMech/[[Elemental]] Trinary
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* 1 [[OmniFighter]] Trinary  
:* 1 [[OmniFighter]] Trinary
 
:Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Antares]].<ref name=FMWC166/>
 
 
 
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
'''Fifth Viper Regulars''' - Veteran/Questionable<ref name=FMU80/>
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'''Fifth Viper Regulars''' - Veteran/Questionable <ref name=FMU79/>
 
* 70% full strength
 
* 70% full strength
 
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
 
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Update]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]''
 
 
  
 
[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Regulars, 005 Viper]]
 
[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Regulars, 005 Viper]]

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