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The Cluster was stationed on [[Strana Mechty]] in [[3061]]<ref name=FMWC75/><ref name=FMU77>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 77</ref> but moved to [[Paxon]] by [[3067]].<ref name=FMU77/> | The Cluster was stationed on [[Strana Mechty]] in [[3061]]<ref name=FMWC75/><ref name=FMU77>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 77</ref> but moved to [[Paxon]] by [[3067]].<ref name=FMU77/> | ||
| − | In December [[3071]] fighting between [[Clan Blood Spirit]] and [[Clan Coyote]] on Paxon spilled over into the Diamond Shark city of Thermopolis. During the fight over 600 shark civilians lost their lives. The Eighty-third Combined Strike Cluster moved against the Blood Spirits to enact revenge, however during this assault the Coyotes slipped past them and captured their undefended Firebase. During a fierce three-way battle over two days the Eighty-third was destroyed.<ref name=WR83>''Wars of Reaving'', | + | In December [[3071]] fighting between [[Clan Blood Spirit]] and [[Clan Coyote]] on Paxon spilled over into the Diamond Shark city of Thermopolis. During the fight over 600 shark civilians lost their lives. The Eighty-third Combined Strike Cluster moved against the Blood Spirits to enact revenge, however during this assault the Coyotes slipped past them and captured their undefended Firebase. During a fierce three-way battle over two days the Eighty-third was destroyed.<ref name=WR83>''Wars of Reaving'', pp. 82–83</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Ravell]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMWC75/><ref name=FMU77/> | | [[Star Colonel]]||[[Ravell]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMWC75/><ref name=FMU77/> | ||
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| − | | Star Colonel||[[Megan Clarke]]||[[3071]]<ref name="WORp82+">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 82 | + | | Star Colonel||[[Megan Clarke]]||[[3071]]<ref name="WORp82+">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 82: "The Wolf At The Door"</ref> |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The warriors of the Cluster were experts at gaining ground and holding it at any cost. The command use the terrain to its full advantage. The mix of branches within the Cluster allowed the commander to react adequately to any situation on the battlefield.<ref name=FMWC75>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 75 | + | The warriors of the Cluster were experts at gaining ground and holding it at any cost. The command use the terrain to its full advantage. The mix of branches within the Cluster allowed the commander to react adequately to any situation on the battlefield.<ref name=FMWC75>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 75: "83rd Combined Strike Cluster Profile"</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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'''83rd Combined Strike Cluster''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMWC75/><ref name=FMU77>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 77</ref> | '''83rd Combined Strike Cluster''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMWC75/><ref name=FMU77>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 77</ref> | ||
:*CO: | :*CO: | ||
| − | : Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Strana Mechty]].<ref name= FMWC163 >''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', 163</ref> | + | : Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Strana Mechty]].<ref name=FMWC163>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 163</ref> |
:<u>Composition</u> | :<u>Composition</u> | ||
:* 3 [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]] | :* 3 [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary|Trinaries]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
*''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | *''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan Diamond Shark Commands|Combined Strike, 083]] | [[Category:Clan Diamond Shark Commands|Combined Strike, 083]] | ||
Revision as of 20:04, 15 April 2023
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| Eighty third Combined Strike Cluster | |
| Disbanded | 3071[1] |
| Nickname | Cutting Pace |
| Affiliation | Clan Diamond Shark |
| Parent Command | Zeta Galaxy |
Contents
History
The Cluster was stationed on Strana Mechty in 3061[2][3] but moved to Paxon by 3067.[3]
In December 3071 fighting between Clan Blood Spirit and Clan Coyote on Paxon spilled over into the Diamond Shark city of Thermopolis. During the fight over 600 shark civilians lost their lives. The Eighty-third Combined Strike Cluster moved against the Blood Spirits to enact revenge, however during this assault the Coyotes slipped past them and captured their undefended Firebase. During a fierce three-way battle over two days the Eighty-third was destroyed.[1]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 83rd Combined Strike Cluster | |||
| Star Colonel | Ravell | 3061 - 3067[2][3] | |
| Star Colonel | Megan Clarke | 3071[4] | |
Tactics
The warriors of the Cluster were experts at gaining ground and holding it at any cost. The command use the terrain to its full advantage. The mix of branches within the Cluster allowed the commander to react adequately to any situation on the battlefield.[2]
Composition History
One of only two Diamond Shark Clusters to employ vehicles, the other is the 13th Cruiser Cluster
3061
83rd Combined Strike Cluster (Veteran/Fanatical)[2][3]
- CO:
- Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Strana Mechty.[5]
- Composition
- 3 BattleMech Trinaries
- 1 Aerospace Trinary
- 1 Vehicle/Elemental Supernova Trinary
3067
83rd Combined Strike Cluster - Elite/Fanatical[3]