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Almost disbanded after taking nearly fifty percent casualties in a [[Trial of Possession]] against [[Clan Nova Cat]]. | Almost disbanded after taking nearly fifty percent casualties in a [[Trial of Possession]] against [[Clan Nova Cat]]. | ||
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During the [[Battle of Tukayyid]] in [[3052]], elements of the 279th attempted to over-run the [[Com Guards]]' positions held by the [[103rd Division (ComStar)|Com Guard 103rd Division]]. One of the few surviving warriors of the 103rd was [[Jeremiah Rose]], who would go on to form the [[Black Thorns]] [[mercenary]] company. <ref>''The Black Thorns'' pp. 23</ref> | During the [[Battle of Tukayyid]] in [[3052]], elements of the 279th attempted to over-run the [[Com Guards]]' positions held by the [[103rd Division (ComStar)|Com Guard 103rd Division]]. One of the few surviving warriors of the 103rd was [[Jeremiah Rose]], who would go on to form the [[Black Thorns]] [[mercenary]] company. <ref>''The Black Thorns'' pp. 23</ref> | ||
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| + | In [[3137]], the unit participated in invasion of [[Nusakan]], in former [[Republic of the Sphere]] Prefecture IX. The unit landed on Nusakan in March faced off against three different defending battalions. Lead by Star Colonel [[Alaric Wolf]], the 279th fought a gruelling battle against elite [[La Blon Djinns]], mercenary unit [[Colton's Screaming Demons]], and remains of the [[Stormhammers]]. The Cluster fought region of space that had been stripped mind during [[Star League|1st Star League]] era. The 279th prevailed over the Nusakan defenders, but was heavily damaged.<ref>''Masters of War'' - Cluster named as being part of the Trial for Possession of Nusakan.</ref> | ||
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* ''[[Main Event]] (novel)'' | * ''[[Main Event]] (novel)'' | ||
* ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Masters of War]] (novel)'' | ||
[[Category:Clan Wolf Commands|Battle, 279th]] | [[Category:Clan Wolf Commands|Battle, 279th]] | ||
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Contents
History
Almost disbanded after taking nearly fifty percent casualties in a Trial of Possession against Clan Nova Cat.
Clan Invasion of Inner Sphere
During the Battle of Tukayyid in 3052, elements of the 279th attempted to over-run the Com Guards' positions held by the Com Guard 103rd Division. One of the few surviving warriors of the 103rd was Jeremiah Rose, who would go on to form the Black Thorns mercenary company. [1]
Dark Age
In 3137, the unit participated in invasion of Nusakan, in former Republic of the Sphere Prefecture IX. The unit landed on Nusakan in March faced off against three different defending battalions. Lead by Star Colonel Alaric Wolf, the 279th fought a gruelling battle against elite La Blon Djinns, mercenary unit Colton's Screaming Demons, and remains of the Stormhammers. The Cluster fought region of space that had been stripped mind during 1st Star League era. The 279th prevailed over the Nusakan defenders, but was heavily damaged.[2]
Officers
As of 3052 the Commanding Officer was Star Colonel Lara Ward.
In March 3137, the Cluster was briefly lead by Star Colonel Alaric during the invasion of former ROTS world of Nusakan.
Tactics
Composition
3052
- Supernova Command (2 Novas) - Star Colonel Lara Ward
- Trinary First (1 Alpha, 1 Bravo, 1 Charlie Star) - Star Captain Katya Kerensky
- Trinary Second (1 Alpha, 1 Bravo, 1 Charlie Star) - Star Captain Edora
- Trinary Striker (1 Alpha, 1 Bravo, 1 Charlie Star) - Star Captain Jocelyn Fetladral
- Binary Fighter (1 Alpha, 1 Bravo Star) - Star Captain Rotheran
- Support
Notes
References
Bibliography
- The Black Thorns
- Main Event (novel)
- Wolf Clan Sourcebook
- Masters of War (novel)