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| + | The '''First Fang''' was a second-line [[Cluster]] of [[Clan Steel Viper]] which was operational during the mid-31st century. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | During the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] in [[3052]] infantry from the First Fang rescued [[saKhan]] [[Perigard Zalman]] after his [[BattleMech|'Mech]] was crippled by [[ComGuard]] artillery.<ref>''BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid'', p. 85</ref> | |
| − | + | Between [[3054]] and [[3060]] the Cluster was stationed on [[Parakoila]].<ref name=OR30>''Objective Raids'', p. 30</ref> <ref name=FMWC168>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 168</ref> | |
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| − | + | Following Clan Steel Viper's [[Hegira War|eviction]] from the [[Inner Sphere]] the Cluster had moved to [[Grant's Station]] as of [[3067]].<ref name=FMU80>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 80</ref> | |
| − | The final fate of the First Fang is not specified, but Zeta Galaxy was destroyed along with the rest of [[Clan Steel Viper]] in [[3075]].<ref name=TWoRp149>''The Wars of Reaving'', p.149-150 </ref> | + | The final fate of the First Fang is not specified, but Zeta Galaxy was destroyed along with the rest of [[Clan Steel Viper]] in [[3075]] at the end of the [[Wars of Reaving]].<ref name=TWoRp149>''The Wars of Reaving'', p.149-150 </ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | During battles | + | The aging but proud warriors of the First Fang refused to retreat and would fight to the bitter end, in 'Mechs or on foot.<ref name=BBoTp88>''BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid'', p. 88, "First Fang"</ref> |
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| + | During battles radio traffic was reduced to a minimum and this made their opponents feel insecure. [[ECM Suite|Electronic Warfare]] was also rendered useless.<ref name=FMWC146/> | ||
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | ===3052=== | ||
| + | '''First Fang''' <ref name=BBoTp88/> | ||
| + | * 3 [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]] | ||
| + | * 1 Conventional Infantry Trinary | ||
| + | * 1 Aerospace Trinary | ||
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===3061=== | ===3061=== | ||
'''First Fang''' - Veteran/Reliable <ref name=FMWC138>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 138</ref> | '''First Fang''' - Veteran/Reliable <ref name=FMWC138>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 138</ref> | ||
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* 1 Conventional Infantry Trinary | * 1 Conventional Infantry Trinary | ||
* 1 Aerospace Trinary | * 1 Aerospace Trinary | ||
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''First Fang''' - Veteran/Reliable <ref name=FMU80/> | '''First Fang''' - Veteran/Reliable <ref name=FMU80/> | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
Revision as of 17:44, 5 August 2021
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| First Fang Cluster | |
| Disbanded | 3075 (Destroyed)[1] |
| Affiliation | Clan Steel Viper |
| Parent Command | Zeta Galaxy |
The First Fang was a second-line Cluster of Clan Steel Viper which was operational during the mid-31st century.
Contents
History
During the Battle of Tukayyid in 3052 infantry from the First Fang rescued saKhan Perigard Zalman after his 'Mech was crippled by ComGuard artillery.[2]
Between 3054 and 3060 the Cluster was stationed on Parakoila.[3] [4]
Following Clan Steel Viper's eviction from the Inner Sphere the Cluster had moved to Grant's Station as of 3067.[5]
The final fate of the First Fang is not specified, but Zeta Galaxy was destroyed along with the rest of Clan Steel Viper in 3075 at the end of the Wars of Reaving.[1]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 1st Fang | |||
| Star Colonel | Monday Stoklas | 3061[6] | |
| Star Colonel | Isaac Zukov | 3067[5] | |
Tactics
The aging but proud warriors of the First Fang refused to retreat and would fight to the bitter end, in 'Mechs or on foot.[7]
During battles radio traffic was reduced to a minimum and this made their opponents feel insecure. Electronic Warfare was also rendered useless.[6]
Composition History
3052
First Fang [7]
- 3 BattleMech Trinaries
- 1 Conventional Infantry Trinary
- 1 Aerospace Trinary
3061
First Fang - Veteran/Reliable [8]
- 3 BattleMech Trinaries
- 1 Conventional Infantry Trinary
- 1 Aerospace Trinary
3067
First Fang - Veteran/Reliable [5]
- 85% full strength.
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Wars of Reaving, p.149-150
- ↑ BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid, p. 85
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 30
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 168
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Field Manual: Update, p. 80
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 146, "1st Fang Profile"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid, p. 88, "First Fang"
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 138