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| Designation = Forty-sixth Cavaliers Cluster
| nickname = Fateful June
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| parent formation = [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Delta Galaxy]]
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| Nickname = Fateful June
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The '''Forty-sixth Cavaliers''' were a front-line Cluster of Clan Nova Cat.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
===[[Operation Bulldog]]===
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In [[3053]], the Forty-sixth Cavaliers were assigned to [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Delta Galaxy]] and took up a garrison position defending [[Courchevel]] alongside the [[14th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Fourteenth Garrison]] [[Cluster]] of [[Omega Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Omega Galaxy]].<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 35</ref> In 3057, the [[Black Thorns]] mercenary unit landed on the world and were engaged mainly by the Forty-sixth's First and Second Lightning Fangs Binaries.<ref>''The Black Thorns'', pp. 42, 47, 49</ref><ref>''D.R.T.'', pp. 128, 179</ref>
The Forty-sixth Cavaliers was stationed on [[Courchevel]] alongside the [[14th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Fourteenth Garrison]] [[Cluster]] of [[Omega Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Omega Galaxy]] when the [[Ryuken-roku]] challenged their commander to a series of shooting duels, which the [[DCMS]] unit won.
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===Operation Bulldog===
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During [[Operation BULLDOG]], the Forty-sixth Cavaliers were still stationed on Courchevel with the Fourteenth Garrison Cluster when the [[Ryuken-roku]] challenged their commander to a Trial of Possession that involved a series of shooting duels, which the [[DCMS]] unit won.<ref name=TDRp24>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 24</ref><ref name=FMCp117>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 117</ref>
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===Post-Abjuration===
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The Cluster moved was stationed on Labrea in 3062.<ref name=FMCp128>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 128</ref> The Cluster was training on Tukayyid in 3063 when the Ghost Bears launched their offensive against the Draconis Combine. The Cavaliers, along with the rest of Delta Galaxy, invaded the Ghost Bear Dominion.<ref name=FMUp96>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 96</ref> By 3067, the Cluster had moved to take position on [[Tabayama]].<ref name=FMUp100>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 100</ref>
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===The Jihad===
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The Cavaliers as part of Delta Galaxy saw action early in [[Operation SCOUR]], serving on the [[Federated Suns]] front as a part of Group III, which attacked [[Tybalt]] in early [[3077]] as part of the first wave of assaults.<ref name="JHS:Tp36">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 36: "First Wave Complete"</ref> In May 3077, they took part in the assault on [[Tigress]]. Capellan guerrilla fighters detonated a number of dirty nuclear devices, causing Delta Galaxy and the Forty-sixth massive casualties.<ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57</ref> In 3079 the Cluster was on Outreach.<ref>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 17</ref>
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===The Republic Era===
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In 3081, the Forty-sixth Cavaliers along with the rest of Delta Galaxy were gifted to Devin Stone's newly forming Republic Armed Forces.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', pp. 166–167</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
As of [[3062]] the Commanding Officer was [[Star Colonel]] Mill [[Watson (Bloodname)|Watson]]
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===Notes===
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* [[Star Captain]] [[Bledsoe Sumner]] commanded the Second Lightning Fangs [[Binary]] in 3057.<ref name="BT42">''The Black Thorns'', p. 42: "To Catch a Rising Star...Captain" scenario</ref><ref name=FMCp128 /><ref name=FMUp96 /><ref name=FMUp100 />
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* [[Star Commander]] [[Jack Blackburn]] commanded the Attack Star of the First Lightning Fangs Binary in 3057.<ref name="BT47">''The Black Thorns'', p. 47-48: "TOYING WITH THE CAT" scenario</ref>
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* Star Commander [[Povil DeMarque]] commanded the Recon Star of the First Lightning Fangs Binary in 3057.<ref name="BT47"/>
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* Star Commander [[Michael Morris]] led Support Star of the Second Lightning Fangs [[Binary]] in 3057.<ref name="BT42"/>
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* [[Point Commander]] [[Ellis Jackson]] in 3057.<ref name="BT47"/>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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As part of Delta Galaxy they train exhaustively in anti-infantry tactics.
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==Composition History==
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====3057====
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* '''Two Binaries''' (partial)
  
==Composition==
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====3062====
===3062===
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* '''Four Trinaries''' - Elite/Fanatical
* '''4 Trinaries'''
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====3067====
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* The Cluster was at 82% strength and rated as Veteran/Fanatical
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====3079====
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* The Cluster was at 45% strength and rated as Elite/Fanatical
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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While ''Objective Raids'' lists the Cavaliers as part of Delta Galaxy, they are not included in Delta's roster in ''Invading Clans'' or ''Luthien''.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
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* ''[[The Black Thorns]]''
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* ''[[D.R.T.]]''
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* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: Clans]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
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* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
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* ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg
Forty-sixth Cavaliers Cluster
Nickname Fateful June
Affiliation Clan Nova Cat
Parent Command Delta Galaxy

The Forty-sixth Cavaliers were a front-line Cluster of Clan Nova Cat.

History[edit]

In 3053, the Forty-sixth Cavaliers were assigned to Delta Galaxy and took up a garrison position defending Courchevel alongside the Fourteenth Garrison Cluster of Omega Galaxy.[1] In 3057, the Black Thorns mercenary unit landed on the world and were engaged mainly by the Forty-sixth's First and Second Lightning Fangs Binaries.[2][3]

Operation Bulldog[edit]

During Operation BULLDOG, the Forty-sixth Cavaliers were still stationed on Courchevel with the Fourteenth Garrison Cluster when the Ryuken-roku challenged their commander to a Trial of Possession that involved a series of shooting duels, which the DCMS unit won.[4][5]

Post-Abjuration[edit]

The Cluster moved was stationed on Labrea in 3062.[6] The Cluster was training on Tukayyid in 3063 when the Ghost Bears launched their offensive against the Draconis Combine. The Cavaliers, along with the rest of Delta Galaxy, invaded the Ghost Bear Dominion.[7] By 3067, the Cluster had moved to take position on Tabayama.[8]

The Jihad[edit]

The Cavaliers as part of Delta Galaxy saw action early in Operation SCOUR, serving on the Federated Suns front as a part of Group III, which attacked Tybalt in early 3077 as part of the first wave of assaults.[9] In May 3077, they took part in the assault on Tigress. Capellan guerrilla fighters detonated a number of dirty nuclear devices, causing Delta Galaxy and the Forty-sixth massive casualties.[10] In 3079 the Cluster was on Outreach.[11]

The Republic Era[edit]

In 3081, the Forty-sixth Cavaliers along with the rest of Delta Galaxy were gifted to Devin Stone's newly forming Republic Armed Forces.[12]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Forty-sixth Nova Cat Cavaliers
Star Colonel Mill Watson 3058 - 3067[4][5]

Notes[edit]

Tactics[edit]

As part of Delta Galaxy they train exhaustively in anti-infantry tactics.

Composition History[edit]

3057[edit]

  • Two Binaries (partial)

3062[edit]

  • Four Trinaries - Elite/Fanatical

3067[edit]

  • The Cluster was at 82% strength and rated as Veteran/Fanatical

3079[edit]

  • The Cluster was at 45% strength and rated as Elite/Fanatical

Notes[edit]

While Objective Raids lists the Cavaliers as part of Delta Galaxy, they are not included in Delta's roster in Invading Clans or Luthien.

References[edit]

  1. Objective Raids, p. 35
  2. The Black Thorns, pp. 42, 47, 49
  3. D.R.T., pp. 128, 179
  4. 4.0 4.1 The Dragon Roars, p. 24
  5. 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: ComStar, p. 117
  6. 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: ComStar, p. 128
  7. 7.0 7.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 96
  8. 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 100
  9. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 36: "First Wave Complete"
  10. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 57
  11. Field Report: Clans, p. 17
  12. Field Manual: 3085, pp. 166–167
  13. 13.0 13.1 The Black Thorns, p. 42: "To Catch a Rising Star...Captain" scenario
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 The Black Thorns, p. 47-48: "TOYING WITH THE CAT" scenario

Bibliography[edit]