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==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=FMU80>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 80</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'', p.149-150 </ref>
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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==
 
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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/>
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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/>
 
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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 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 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/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3061===
 
===3061===
'''Fifth Viper Regulars''' - Veteran/Questionable <ref name=FMWC148/>
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'''Fifth Viper Regulars''' - Veteran/Questionable<ref name=FMWC148/>
 
* [[Cluster]] Command [[Star]]
 
* [[Cluster]] Command [[Star]]
 
* 3 [[OmniMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]]
 
* 3 [[OmniMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]]
 
* 1 Mixed OmniMech/[[Elemental]] Trinary
 
* 1 Mixed OmniMech/[[Elemental]] Trinary
* 1 [[OmniFighter]] Trinary  
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* 1 [[OmniFighter]] Trinary
  
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
'''Fifth Viper Regulars''' - Veteran/Questionable <ref name=FMU80/>
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'''Fifth Viper Regulars''' - Veteran/Questionable<ref name=FMU80/>
 
* 70% full strength
 
* 70% full strength
  
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]''
 
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]''
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[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Regulars, 005 Viper]]
 
[[Category:Clan Steel Viper Commands|Regulars, 005 Viper]]

Revision as of 13:10, 20 August 2022

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Fifth Viper Regulars
Disbanded Yes
Affiliation Clan Steel Viper
Parent Command Chi Galaxy

History

The Fifth Viper Regulars were transferred from Nu Galaxy to Chi Galaxy in 3054,[1] they were then posted to Antares in the Steel Viper Occupation Zone.[2] The Cluster was still defending the plant in 3061.[3]

By 3067 the Cluster had moved to New Kent.[4]

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.[5]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 5th Viper Regulars
Star Colonel Ginny Zalman 3061 - 3067[1][4]

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.[1]

Composition History

3061

Fifth Viper Regulars - Veteran/Questionable[1]

3067

Fifth Viper Regulars - Veteran/Questionable[4]

  • 70% full strength

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 148: "5th Viper Regulars Profile"
  2. Objective Raids, p. 30
  3. Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 168
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 80
  5. The Wars of Reaving, pp. 149–150

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