Editing 1st Falcon Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)

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The '''First Falcon Striker Cluster''' is a frontline [[Clan Jade Falcon]] combat unit attached to Clan's Delta Galaxy or Gyrfalcons. The Striker in the [[thirty-first century]] was considered among elite forces of the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|Falcon ''touman'']].

==History==
===Widowmaker Absorption===
In [[2834]], the First Falcon Striker Cluster joined with Clan Wolf's Seventh Battle Cluster and Clan Burrock's 1015th Burrock Guards Cluster to destroy the Third Battle Cluster of [[Clan Widowmaker]]. After fighting for several hours, the Widowmaker forces were destroyed. The First Falcon Striker immediately challenged the Seventh Battle Cluster to a Trial of Possession for the Widowmaker enclave, after Clan Wolf refused to cede the enclave to the Falcons. The First Falcon Striker lost its commander early in the Trial, and ultimately lost the Trial of Possession.<ref name=otpwap24>''Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption'', p. 24</ref>

===[[Operation REVIVAL]]===
The Striker was among the many combat units that were deployed in early phase of the [[Operation Revival]] in [[3049]]. The Cluster's commander, Star Colonel Rard Hoyt was regarded as unfit for command despite his considerable skills among his Clan.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 49: First Falcon Striker - Unit's commander not considered worth of command by some in the Clan</ref>

====Trell I====
On April 13th, [[3050]],<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 15: Timeline April 13th shows when First Falcon Striker attacked</ref> the Striker as part of their first assigned in Wave One they were assigned with its sister unit, the [[5th Falcon Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|Fifth Falcon Striker]], and elite [[Falcon Guards]] to take [[Trell I]]. Defending the world was the [[Red Brigade]] and the [[12th Donegal Guards|Twelfth Donegal Guards]] [[RCT]], which notably had FedCom [[heir apparent]] Kommandant [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] in its roster. As part of the Falcon task force, they were led by Falcon Guard commander, Star Colonel Adler Malthus. In their part of the battle, the First Falcon Striker engaged the [[Federated Commonwealth|FedCom]] forces outside of Pirate's Paradise. They inflicted considerable amount of damage against the Guards. The enemy commander, Leftenant General Jeremy Hawksworth, surmised that their task forces' mission was to capture the son of First Prince of FedCom. The FedCom Troops with other units conducted a series of delaying action to prevent FedCom Heir from falling into their Falcon hands. The First Falcons and its sister units eventually cornered Victor Steiner-Davion's Second Battalion at Smuggler's Paradise. As they went to circle their target, the Striker and its allies suffered from series of delaying actions which included sacrifice of the Red Brigade's entire battalion. This unfortunately bought enough time for their target to escape. The First Falcon Striker and rest of the Falcon Task force were forced to hunt down the remnants of the Twelfth Donegal and the survivors of the Red Brigade. The FedCom units fought a guerrilla resistance campaign for months to come until Falcon task force was able to wipe them all out.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', pp. 25–26: Trell I - First Falcon Striker role in failed hunt for Prince Victor Steiner-Davion</ref>

====Second Wave====
During the Second Wave of the Invasion, the Striker would rejoin with rest of the Gyrfalcon Galaxy and invaded [[Black Earth]] in May of 3050. The initial assault, would overwhelmed survivors of Seventeenth Skye RCT and [[Grave Walkers|First Grave Walkers]] Regiment.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 38: Black Earth - With entire parent Galaxy, First Falcon Striker participated in the invasion of Black Earth</ref>

Shortly after invasion of Black Earth, the Striker would be dispatched independently to [[Evciler]] and [[Romulus]]. On Evciler, to their dismay and anger of the unit, the Evciler Militia would opted to not fight in order to spare the planet from a destructive battle. However, a single Cadet in a ''[[Locust]]'' would attack a ''[[Dasher|Fire Moth]]'' and nearly destroy it. His act of courage earned him a place among the Falcon ''touman'' and becoming a [[bondsman]] of the Cluster.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 38: Evciler - First Falcon Striker dispatched to Evciler only to have the planet surrender without fight. Cadet does and earns the right to be a Falcon</ref>

On Romulus, the Striker would battle the Romulus Militia at the planetary capital. The Militia's superheavy tanks and the Militia's company of BattleMechs would fight a brutal battle save their world from Clan domination. The Striker overwhelmed the Militia, which would leave the city in ruins and leaving only 10 percent of the Militia left alive.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 39: Romulus - First Falcon Striker engage the Romulus Militia and wipe them out along with the city</ref>

In June, the Striker would reunite with its parent Galaxy and assault [[Wotan]]. On planet, they fight and wiped out the last of [[12th Star Guards|Twelfth Star Guards]] and decimated the [[Wotan TMM|planet's militia unit]].<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 39: Wotan - Striker link up with the parent Galaxy and hit Wotan take out the last of the Star Guards and planet's defenders</ref>

====Third Wave and Hot Springs====
On June 6th, the Striker would be assigned to take Hot Springs with the [[Turkina Keshik]]. The invasion of Hot Springs was a politically motivated target. The Clan's Bloodname Von Jankmon had originated from this world, had petitioned for the planet to be added list of target worlds. Many of the Bloodname would participate in the assault were part of the First Falcon Striker, Khan Crichell would order Turkina Keshik participate in the attack. The invasion force initially face [[Hot Springs TMM|Hot Springs TMM's]] Aerospace Company. The Striker would dispatch its Trinary Echo's OmniFighters and other Falcon aerospace assets against the Militia inbound fighters. The battle over the skies of Hot Springs would wipe out the entire company. The Striker would only lose one of its numbers in battle with planet's green pilots. On the ground, the Militia unit would fall back to the planet' capital. Not wanting destroy the city, Turkina would dispatch its Elemental Battle Armor ahead of their main formation in order to flush out the infantry and later 'Mech forces out of the city. The Militia forces would fall into the waiting hands of the Striker who lay in wait outside the city where they would be destroyed.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', pp. 28, 39: Hot Springs - Details of the Battle of Hot Springs from original text. Striker listed later on page 39, but wrong unit name used on page 28</ref><ref>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 15, 49: Timeline of Events: 3050-3052 & First Falcon Striker - June 6th noted for Hot Springs conquest. First Strike Falcons listed as the unit that participate in the planet's sacking. Unit's Aerospace Trinary is named in the fighter battle. The older ''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'' text lists First Falcon Jaegers in article</ref>

====Fourth Wave====
=====Alyina and the Second Prince Trap=====
In July, the unit link up with Turkina Keshik and [[1st Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Velites]] for the invasion of [[Alyina]]. Once more, the unit gains the opportunity to capture Heir-Apparent Victor Steiner-Davion, now commanding a Battalion the [[10th Lyran Guards|Tenth Lyran Guards RCT]]. The Striker would first engage the FedCom RCT at Mar Negro with Turkina Keshik. The unit would push the hard-pressed guards to the ocean, where the Velites would arrive reinforce and break stalemate with the Guards. Kommandant Steiner-Davion would conduct delaying action against the Striker and its fellow units to buy time to withdraw from the planet. Steiner-Davion would make good his escape from the planet, thanks to sacrifice of [[Kai Allard-Liao]].<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 40: Alyina - Striker actions on Alyina, failed second prince trap</ref><ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 49: Striker profile mentions Alyina action</ref>

=====Antares and Blackjack=====
Shortly after the invasion of Alyina, the unit would mustered to fight along with rest of the Gyrfalcons for control of [[Antares]]. Site of ancient [[SLDF]] Replenishment and resupply base, the Falcons pressed to take control of this valuable resource. The planet was lightly defended, with only a battalion's worth of Militia troops, taking the planetary capital of Antares City. However, site of the SLDF base, in town of Alba, proved to be heavily defended. The town was also location of the planet's rare water purification plant, making Falcons cautious in their attacks. Once word was given that replacement plant could be shipped in from [[Clan Homeworlds]], Khan Crichell ordered the town flatten, and especially after Striker Galaxy mates the Second Falcon Jaegers took significant damage. After securing the base and getting the supplies, [[IlKhan|ilKhan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] would order the Falcons to share their supplies with newly arrived [[Clan Steel Vipers]].<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 40: Antares - Battle for the planet, Striker join the rest of the Gyrfalcons for the invasion</ref>

In late July, the Striker would move with rest of the Galaxy to take [[Blackjack (system)|Blackjack]]. The planet, only defended by students from [[Blackjack School of Conflict]]. The students would give a good account for themselves, but ultimately be defeated. Due to the defenders' honorable conduct, the Falcons would allow battalion to leave but taking some of the cadets as bondsman. The Striker would deploy independently take [[Devin]]. On planet the Striker would engage the planet's two [[Combat Vehicle|Armored]] Battalions in ruins of SLDF ''[[Texas]]''-class Battleship known as the Boneyard. First and Second Devin Armored Battalions attempted use the twisted metal wreckage to confuse the Striker sensors. Despite being forced to having move sensor-blind through and fighting point-blank with them, Striker destroyed both battalions with only loss of two Stars of OmniMechs.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 41: Blackjack/Devin - Striker actions on both worlds' conquest</ref><ref>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 16, 49: Timeline notes the conquest of Blackjack is changed to late July</ref>

=====Goat Path and Parakoila=====
Near end of the month,<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 16: Timeline – Goat Path's conquest is changed from August to Late July</ref> the unit was dispatched to claim the world of [[Goat Path]]. The Striker's mission was originally to seek and out burn the planet's surface. Reports gathered by the Clan's intelligence agency suggested that an administrator on world had ties with a crime organization. Some of the Organization's membership includes individuals who have blood ties with Malthus Bloodname. However, the information was wrong, the planet's population was spared from being turned to ash. The Striker landed at world's capital city spaceport and quickly received word that planet had surrendered to them.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 42: Goat Path almost destroyed by the First Falcon Striker, but is conquer instead due too bad intelligence</ref>

By September, the unit would be dispatched to [[Parakoila]] where it mustered with rest of the Gyrfalcon Galaxy to take the mining world. Jade Falcon Khans ordered the Galaxy, to take the planet's mines intact. Barred from using orbital bombardment option, the Striker along with the Galaxy were forced enter the extensive mining tunnels of the planet. They would battle it out with the Parakoila 'Mech Battalion in Forty-Nine mine outside of city of Mainstrike. This marked the beginning of a six month campaign ferreting out the Militia 'Mech from these tunnels which had been converted to considerable defensive positions. After six weeks, the Falcons would secure the planet, but not completely.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 42: Parakoila's mining mission for First Falcon Striker</ref>

====The Fifth Wave and the Steel Vipers====
In November [[3051]], the Falcon invasion corridor would receiving reinforcement by ilKhan [[Ulric Kerensky]]. [[Clan Steel Vipers]] would be now accompanying the Falcons in their drive towards [[Terra]]. IlKhan would stipulated that number worlds would set aside for Vipers to earn their place in the invasion. A series of [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]] would occur in the Jade Falcon [[Occupation Zone]]. The Striker would participate for control of one of these worlds. The unit be posed to compete for control of [[Orkney (LC)|Orkney]] against the Vipers' [[104th Assault (Clan Steel Viper)|104th Assault Cluster]]. In the Trial, that included the conquest of the planet, the Striker fought their opponents to a draw. Results left both sides with the agreed to share the planet, one share world in Falcons and Vipers' Occupation Zone.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 46: Clan Jade Falcon - third world Vipers control being only shared</ref> The Striker would be heavily damaged from the Trial and barely recover time to join its parent Galaxy in last offensive of the war.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 43: Orkney – Striker fight Trial of Possession for Orkney against the Vipers' 104th Assault</ref>

====Battle of Tukayyid====
Due to its sterling combat record during the Invasion, the unit was included among Clan Jade Falcon's ''touman'' that was being deployed on [[Tukayyid]]. As with other Clan participating in the battle, Clan Jade Falcon goal was to capture the cities of Humptulips and Olalla.

During the battle in May [[3052]], the unit was deployed with [[12th Falcon Regulars (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twelfth Falcon Regulars]] to seize Robyn's Crossing. In its most noted action of the battle, the Striker would encounter the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[403rd Division (ComStar)|403rd Division]] as they approached the bridge. The Division had number of heavily fortified defensive positions just two kilometers out from the bridge. Star Colonel Hoyt would dispatch the Cluster's lightest to draw Guards' fire, while his heavier OmniMech units hit their positions. The Cluster launch array of artillery and Fighter attacks try push the 403rd out. Cluster's success would from in form a Star of Elemental Battle Armor who was able to slip behind 403rd's lines. Deployed as Headhunters, the Elementals successfully attacked and killed 403rd's [[Precentor]] Robert Maigatter. With the Precentor's death, the unit would suffer from the destruction of the Division's critical supplies and commination equipment. The 403rd broke from the engagement, allowing for the Cluster to close in and destroy 70% of Division.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 31: Battle of Tukayyid - Unit's actions during the Battle of Robyn's Crossing on Tukayyid</ref><ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 58: Star Colonel Hoyt named as commander for Battle at Robyn's Crossing. Unit's name is incorrect</ref><ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 49: First Falcon Striker unit profile is named fighting the Robyn's Crossing with Hoyt in command</ref>

The First Falcon Striker would be ordered to guard Plough Bridge with the rest of Gyrfalcons. ComStar would employ clever tactics to prolong the campaign, their reinforcements would soon arrive. They would force the Falcons back from their goal of taking remaining city.  A lucky air strike by Com Guard aerospace fighters would result in destruction the Clan's ammunition depot and which would seal fate of the campaign. Running low on ammunition and newly arrive ComStar Armies from other battlefronts would force Khan order the Striker and rest of the Clan to withdraw.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', pp. 31–32: Battle of Tukayyid - Falcons' role during the fight and its parent Galaxy actions rest of the Tukayyid campaign</ref><ref>''Tukayyid'', p. 58: Campaign: Clan Jade Falcon - rest of the campaign and withdraw of Striker and its parent Galaxy from Tukayyid</ref>

===The Refusal War===
On [[Tamar]] in August of [[3057]], ilKhan Uric Kerensky would be accused of high treason. Acting as prosecution Clan Jade Falcon Khan Elias Crichell successfully painted ilKhan as traitor to Clans. In turn, former ilKhan issued a [[Trial of Refusal]], which would be fought between Clan Wolf and the Jade Falcons in their Occupation Zone. Later called the [[Refusal War]], the Striker were stationed on the desert world of [[Devin]], with the Second Falcon Jaegers.

In October, Clan Wolf forces enter Devin space led by Khan [[Natasha Kerensky]] and number of Clusters. Star Colonel Hoyt was in command of the planet's garrison force when Kerensky dispatches her forces on the ground. During the course of the fight, the Striker would take severe damage but with fellow garrison mate would gain victory at steep price.<ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', pp. 12, 14, 25–26: Lead-up to the War and the First Falcon Striker reference info on Devin</ref>

Despite taking major losses against [[Clan Wolf]], but the unit was soon operational again within six weeks. For his performance in the battle, Rard Hoyt would be promoted to Galaxy Commander of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Epsilon Galaxy]] leaving the command to [[Uvin Buhallin]]. Star Colonel Buhallin was considered excellent MechWarrior, but he was inexperienced force commander along with bulk of his troops due to its rebuilding.<ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 51: First Falcon Striker info as of 3057</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 101: Striker brief information includes unit disposition after the Refusal War and its fate of its previous commanding officer</ref>

===Coventry Campaign===
In January of [[3058]], Khan [[Marthe Pryde]] launch an expedition into [[Lyran Alliance]] space. Known later as the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|First Jade Falcon Incursion]], their expedition military goal was reach [[Coventry]] and gain experience for Khan's new warriors. While at same time, in wake of Refusal War prove it was still had strength to fight.<ref>''The Battle of Coventry'', pp. 6–7, 12–13: Falcon incursion beginning and reasons why it was being done</ref> Among these forces was the First Falcon Striker, who themselves had number of inexperience troops among their numbers.

The Striker moved along with the rest of the expedition in a lightning fashion from various worlds along the way. The Striker would be given an opportunity to gain experience for its inexperienced warriors, when they were sent to [[Australia]]. The Striker issued a ''[[batchall]]'' to the defenders who replied and arranged a battlefield be other side of the planet. On the ground, the Australia Militia had laid mines placed their combat vehicles and 'Mechs in hidden locations. This deception angered the Striker, motivated them to quickly dispatch Militia<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 21: Touchpoint: Australia - First Falcon Striker noted as being attackers of Australia and their noted actions</ref> to its target world in March.

The elements of the Striker were among first contested the landings of the [[Eridani Light Horse]] on April 10th, at city of Lietnerton. However, the Cluster's forces would be forced to withdraw from the city unable to contest entire mercenary force's regiment.<ref>''The Battle of Coventry'', pp. 9, 33: The date when the Striker fought Light Horse's arrival is noted on page 33</ref>

On 8th April, elements of Alpha Trinary's 'Mech Stars and Elemental Star from Delta Trinary would spot and engage elements of the Coventry Militia Academy's Cadet Cadre attempting to cross the Ridesein River outside of Port St. Williams. Muddy of the riverbanks would make maneuvering 'Mechs and troops tricky, causing many get stuck or slip and fall. The Striker and the Cadets would close and engaged close-quarters combat. Despite destroying six of Cadre's BattleMechs and some of its infantry, the Lyran convoy would force the Striker force to withdraw.<ref>''The Battle of Coventry'', pp. 27–28: Elegant Brawl - Scenario features elements of Alpha Trinary & Delta Trinary in battle with Coventry Militia Academy's Cadet Cadre</ref>

Late on the 21st, the [[Eridani Light Horse]] launched an attack against Port St. William in an attempt to retake the city from the Clan. In effort to enter the city, [[Colonel]] Barclay used some her forces to breach Falcon defenses in flanking action while her main force tried to pin its defenders in place. The Striker during the course of the battle were able to hold on until reinforcements could arrive to foil the mercenaries' action. Seen as a success, the Striker would take heavy casualties in the battle. The unit would leave with rest of the Falcon expedition after arrival of the multination Inner Sphere reinforcements would arrive led by [[Victor Steiner-Davion]].<ref>''The Battle of Coventry'', pp. 9, 33, 39–40: First Falcon Striker's actions during the Coventry Campaign. The date when the Striker fought Light Horse's arrival is noted on page 33</ref>

Star Colonel Uvin Buhallin would gain respect for his actions during the campaign on Coventry, alleviating some doubts of his command abilities. The Striker would soon later recover from the casualties and become most operation unit in the Delta Galaxy.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 101: Opinions of Star Colonel Buhallin's command abilities brighten due his actions on Coventry</ref>

===Ejection of Steel Vipers===
In [[3061]] they were fighting on [[Waldorff]] vs. Clan Steel Viper in the final battle of the war<ref>''Falcon Rising'', p. 222</ref>

===Falcon Incursion of 3064===
During the [[FedCom Civil War]], Khan Martha Pryde marshaled forces again to swoop into the Lyran Alliance. This [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3064)|Second Incursion]] into Lyran space in May of [[3064]]. Position on [[Roadside]], the Striker would deploy with rest of Delta Galaxy to take the Lyran world of [[Kikuyu]]. After a month of fighting with Sixth Donegal Guards and its supporting assets, the unit helps secure planet in June after taking moderate damage. They would move on to [[Clermont]] with the [[8th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|Eighth Talons]] to claim that world by 9th July. The Striker and the Eighth Talons would meet up with elements of the majority of [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Omega Galaxy]] and Jade Falcon Command Clusters to claim world of [[Melissa]] in major battle August. After securing the planet, Khan Pryde would dispatch the Striker with Eighth Talon to [[Medellin]] as part of her efforts to secure worlds near Melissa. On November 23rd the Striker and Talons would clash with badly damaged [[Chahar MTM]]. The Militia unit within days would withdraw from the planet moving further back into Lyran space. Would not be until November that unit be on the move again to Blair Atholl, where they would clash with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]'s forces contesting their presence. The unit with the Eighth Talon would be recalled back to Falcon Occupation Zone. In early 3065, [[Clan Wolf]] took advantage of Falcon incursion to take some worlds away from the Falcon. In counterassault against the Wolves, they would take heavy damage with the Eighth Talons against the Wolves, would be involved retake [[Colmar]] from [[Clan Wolf]] in June of [[3065]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 110, 115, 117–118, 120, 185–186: Falcon Incursion (3064) - First Falcon Striker Cluster's action during the 3064 Incursion
into the Lyran Alliance and against the Crusader Wolves</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 49: Delta Galaxy noted fighting in the Incursion and liberating worlds from crusader Wolves including Colmar</ref>

After the driving the Wolves off planet, the unit and Eighth Talon remained on planet as its garrison force up to 3067.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 72: Unit's homeworld in Deployment tables of 3067 is Colmar. Eighth Talons are also listed with them</ref>

===Jihad===
====Lyran Alliance Campaign====
In early years of the Jihad, Clan Jade Falcon would launch another invasion into the Lyran Alliance in 3068. In the fighting, the First Striker was deployed to take the world of [[Graus]]. The First Striker successfully cooperated with the Eighth Talon to hold the world against reinforcements including the Lyrans' Clan allies, [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. The Lyrans would seize control the planet by October.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 29: LAAF Rallies after stunning Clan assault on Graus - In media interview of [[Adam Steiner]], he reports that First Falcon Striker's efforts on the planet in 3068 led to the Falcon victory</ref>

As the campaign continued, the First Striker was reassigned to travel with rest of its parent Galaxy to take more territory. As part of the Falcons' second push further into the Alliance, they would take the world of [[Morges]] in January [[3071]]. On [[Great X]], the First Striker and other GyrFalons would engage in battle with survivors of the [[Thorin FTM]], [[25th Arcturan Guards|Twenty-fifth Arcturan Guards]], and [[Knights of St. Cameron]]. This planetary campaign would proves to be brutal on the Cluster and rest of Delta. Of the three Clusters on planet, only the First Striker was able withdraw from the planet at the cost of the [[4th Falcon Dragoons (Clan Jade Falcon|Fourth Falcon Dragoons]] by July.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 48: Falcons Return to Great X, Zanderij - Inner Sphere Article reports of the Battle which includes the Striker's reported actions in the fight</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 12: Timeline - Morges assaulted by Clan Jade Falcon in February 3071</ref> As part of their assault on Great X, the First Falcon Striker Cluster dispatched Binary Bravo ("The Pursuing Peregrines") to the continent of Bastion. The Twenty-fifth Arcturan Guards sent their Third Battalion's Charlie Company ("The Kewran Wolfhounds") to contain the Falcon unit.<ref>''Starter: Fist and Falcon'', p. 7</ref> The First Falcon Striker spent most of their time before evacuating Great X fighting a combat command led by the Knights of St. Cameron.<ref>''Starter: Fist and Falcon'', p. 9</ref>

====Ice Hellion Invasion====
The unit after returning to Falcon Occupation Zone would be redeployed with remains of the Delta Galaxy to help repulse [[Clan Ice Hellion|Clan Ice Hellion's]] [[Operation: Ice Storm|invasion]]. The unit would fight along with the rest of Delta Galaxy help root out Hellions from Occupation Zone until the end of the conflict in April of [[3072]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 28–30: Operation Ice Storm - First Falcon Striker's Delta Galaxy fights the Ice Hellion invasion</ref>

====Late Jihad====
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===Dark Age===
During the [[Battle of Coventry (3148)|Battle of Coventry]] in [[3148]], the First was among the Jade Falcon invasion force under Galaxy Commander [[Stephanie Chistu]]. A Trinary from this Cluster razed the town of Whitting, the site of their Clan's defeat at Coventry ninety years earlier; this brutal act, which also killed thousands of civilians, sent a clear message to the Inner Sphere that Clan Jade Falcon considered the [[Second Star League]] a sham and that only [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Kerensky's]] children would recreate it. In the subsequent fighting over Port St. William Spaceport the First was driven back by their Lyran opponents.<ref name=SF50-51>''Shattered Fortress'', pp. 50–51</ref>

Following the Jade Falcons' withdrawal from Coventry, the First Falcon Striker went on to engage [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] on [[Pobeda]].<ref name=SF50-51/>

==Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
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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="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the First Falcon Striker'''
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Samuel Helmer]]||[[2833]] - [[2834]]<ref name=otpwap24/>
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| Star Colonel||[[Rard Hoyt]]||[[3050]]<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 48: First Falcon Striker Cluster - detail deployment during Operation Revival including commanding officer</ref><ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 49: Commanding Officer Rard Hoyt note again in later publication</ref>
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| Star Colonel||[[Uvin Buhallin]]||[[3058]]<ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', pp. 42, 57: First Falcon Striker's commanding officer now noted as being Uvin Buhallin. Year of the intelligence report noted on page 42 is January 3058</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 101: First Falcon Striker - Commanding officer still Uvin Buhallin</ref>
|-
| Star Colonel||[[Jagger Thastus]]||[[3147]]<ref name=TAc1>''The Anvil'', ch. 1</ref>
|-
|}

==Tactics==
During Battle of Tukayyid, the unit had used its lighter 'Mech and more mobile units to serve draw enemy fire. The heavy 'Mech in the Trinary Alpha would hammer the Cluster's distracted target.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 31: Battle of Tukayyid - Tactics used by the unit during the battle of Tukayyid</ref>

==Composition History==
===3050===
* First Falcon Striker Cluster<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 48: Delta Galaxy/First Falcon Striker Cluster - Unit info as of 3050 including detail component listings</ref>
** Command [[Star]] (BattleMech Unit) - Star Colonel Rard Hoyt
** Trinary Alpha (BattleMech [[Trinary]] - Star Captain Padrick Shi-Lu
** Trinary Beta (BattleMech Trinary) - Star Captain Gandy Irons
** Trinary Charlie (BattleMech Trinary) - Star Captain Christine Ott
** Trinary Delta (Mix Trinary) - Star Captain Jeffrey Hazen
*** Note: Delta consisted of [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] (BattleMech Star and [[Elemental]] Battle Armor Star) and two Striders/Stars of Elemental Battle Armor.
** Trinary Echo ([[Aerospace Fighter]] Trinary) - Star Captain Charlotte Folkner

Unit Note: The above listing is what the Cluster consisted of as of April 3052, which shows Trinaries Bravo and Charlie strike units of light and medium 'Mechs. Alpha would be single Star of light and medium 'Mechs in strike role, with heavier units in latter Stars. Trinary Delta is usually led by a Nova of 'Mech and Elementals, with two additional Stars of Battle Armor. The Cluster's prefix was D1J.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', pp. 45, 48: Cluster mainly being mainly consisting of Beak and Eye units, with Trinary of mix 'Mech & Elementals and single Fighter dedicated Trinary unit</ref>

===3058-3059===
* First Falcon Striker Cluster
** Command Star (BattleMech Star) - CO: Star Colonel Uvin Buhallin<ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', pp. 42, 51: Detail unit makeup as of 3058. Year of intelligence report issued notes date</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 101: Unit information unchanged in 3059</ref>
** Alpha Trinary (BattleMech Trinary) - CO: Star Captain Marja Prentice
** Bravo Trinary (2 Nova Stars and Elemental Star) - CO: Star Captain Armstead
** Charlie Trinary (2 Nova Stars and Elemental Star) - CO: Star Captain Jaren
** Delta Trinary (2 Nova Stars and Elemental Star) - CO: Star Captain Oberg
** Echo Trinary (Aerospace Fighter Trinary) - CO: Star Captain Teague

* Aerospace Support: As of 3058 after the Refusal War, the unit's supporting/transport assets included the ''[[Aegis]]'' [[WarShip]] ''[[Aegis#Named_Vessels|Golden Talon]]'', pair of ''[[Overlord-C]]'' and single ''[[Union-C]]''-class DropShips.<ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 51: Striker's aerospace assets noted</ref>

Unit Notes: After the Refusal War, the First Falcon Striker was configured with 'Mech/Infantry Cluster. In later the unit would describe more an infantry/Battle Armor unit than the Combined-Arms unit it had been listed as. Station on Wotan as of 3059, the unit is considered be Veterans and have fanatical loyalty to the Clan.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 101, 153: Unit write-up describes Elemental heavy unit and other facts. Unit listed as veteran after the Coventry campaign</ref>

===3067===
* First Falcon Strike Cluster - CO: Star Colonel Uvin Buhallin<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 72: Unit info as of 3067</ref>
: Note: Based on Colmar, the unit was at 90 percent of its fighting strength. They are considered Veterans warriors with Fanatical loyalty rating the Clan. At this point, in time the command was stationed on [[Colmar]].<ref name=FMU72+73>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 72–73</ref>

==Notes==
In the ''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'' and ''Tukayyid'' scenario pack both at times mistakenly called the First Striker Cluster the [[1st Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Jaegers]]. However, these original text, especially during the Battle of Robyn's Crossing, use Star Colonel Rard Hoyt "Jaegers" commander, which is in fact Striker's commander. ''Era Report: 3052'' names Striker as being Hoyt's unit and one who fought at Robyn's Crossing with the 403rd Division.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 31: Battle of Tukayyid - Striker called the Jaegers but Striker's commander is named as its commander</ref><ref>''Tukayyid'', p. 58: Campaign: Clan Jade Falcon - Clan Jade Falcon's Tukayyid history misnames the First Striker as the First Falcon Jaegers, but still uses the correct commander for the Striker</ref><ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 49: First Striker Cluster - Update of unit's background clearly names the unit as the one who fought at Robyn's Crossing against 403rd</ref>

In the ''FedCom Civil War'' sourcebook, the Deployment Tables for the Jade Falcons during their Incursion show the unit fighting on the Clan's Occupation Zone capital of Sudeten on pages 185–186. However, no information who they were fighting, no other factions listed in '65 were shown involved in the fights other than Falcon forces on Sudeten.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 117–118, 120: Falcons fight phantom enemy on Sudeten</ref>

During the [[Jihad]], the Striker would get involved in two major campaigns.  The Lyran expedition of 3068 to 71, and in the efforts fight off the Ice Hellions from late '71 to 3072. ''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'' describes that Delta Galaxy would be reduced to single Cluster, namely the Striker.  However, later ''Jihad Secrets'', would list Delta Galaxy fighting Hellions until end of the conflict.  It's unclear whether "Delta Galaxy" was a misreport of the Striker's actions, newly raised troops, or mistake in the intelligence report.  ''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'' would also note Delta Galaxy as participating in the Hellion campaign and being rebuilt by saKhan.

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==Game Rules==
===Widowmaker Absorption===
All 'Mechs of the First Falcon Striker must have a walking speed of 5 MP or more. They will not field vehicles. They will never engage in physical attacks. They will honor Level 1 honor rules (Strict) unless their opponent violates ''zellbrigen''. They are skilled at firing on the move, and so reduce their attacker movement modifier by 1 point, to a minimum of zero.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption'', p. 15</ref>

===Falcon Incursion===
From ''OTP: Falcon Incursion'', the unit given Unit abilities for advance play. Despite being listed as Veterans, was long considered inexperience in 3058. To reflect the unit's overall inexperience as a Cluster, the individual 'Mechs/vehicles/infantry movement is reduced by 1 and the controlling player has cap of maximum of six OmniMechs they can deploy in a mission using First Falcon Striker.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 12: First Falcon Striker - Unit Abilities of the Striker not to the player's advantage</ref>

''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', portrays the unit is more seasoned force. The [[Force Specific Rules]] allows include the following if player wish to use Advance Scenario rules. When assembling a force for a scenario, a controlling player may choose maximum of six OmniMechs to be in their force. They are allowed to deploy up to 6 [[Star (Clan)|Stars]] of Elemental Battle Armor to be deployed with them. Should (then) saKhan [[Samantha Clees]] be in command Falcons in the battle, the unit gains a +2 to its initiative, but her removal from the game changes it to a −2.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 178: Force Specific Rules/Delta Galaxy - Delta Galaxy First Falcon Striker force-specific abilities</ref>

The Striker being noted as fighting on the move, when a controlling player is firing on an enemy unit, they may subtract 1 from the enemy movement when rolling to hit.
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==References==
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==Bibliography==
*  ''[[The Anvil]]'' (novella)
*  ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]''
*  ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
*  ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
*  ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
*  ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]''
*  ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]''
*  ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
*  ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]''
*  ''[[Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion]]''
*  ''[[Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption]]''
*  ''[[Shattered Fortress]]''
*  ''[[Starter: Fist and Falcon]]''


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