81st Strike (Clan Coyote)
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| Eighty-first Strike Cluster | |
| Nickname | The Exterminators |
| Affiliation | Clan Coyote |
| Parent Command | Zeta Galaxy |
Contents
History[edit]
The Eighty-first Strike Cluster was the heaviest Cluster deployed by Zeta Galaxy.[1] In 3061 it was stationed on Delios,[2] but by 3067 it had moved to Londerholm.[3]
The Cluster survived the Society revolt[4][5], indicating that the warriors remaining in 3075 either did not join with the revolt or could not positively be identified as collaborating and had won a Trial of Refusal to retain their position.[6]
The Eighty-first was part of the multi-Clan force that landed on Circe in October 3075 as part of the Trial of Annihilation against Clan Steel Viper. The Cluster along with the Golden Keshik blunted a Viper counterattack and pinned the Vipers in place long enough for forces of Clan Stone Lion to attack and push the Vipers back. Eventually the defenders were destroyed after being hunted through the ruins of Dehra Dun.[7]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 81st Strike Cluster | |||
| Star Colonel | Wendy Drewsivitch | 3061[1] | |
| Star Colonel | Richard Markopolous | 3067[3] | |
| Star Colonel | Frank Koga | 3085[5] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Cluster would attempt to divide the enemy forces.
Composition History[edit]
3061[edit]
Eighty-first Strike Cluster (Regular/Reliable) [1]
3067[edit]
Eighty-first Strike Cluster - Regular/Reliable [3]
- 65% full strength with 75% of the force equipped with OmniMechs.
3085[edit]
Eighty-first Strike Cluster - Regular [5]
- 60% full strength
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 52, "81st Strike Cluster Profile"
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 162
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 76: "Clan Coyote Deployment Table"
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 95
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Wars of Reaving, p. 165
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 147
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 150
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 162