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| − | A '''Galaxy''' is the largest type of military formation fielded by the [[Clan]]s, equivalent to a [[Brigade]] in the defunct [[Star League Defense Force]] | + | A '''Galaxy''' is the largest type of military formation fielded by the [[Clan]]s, equivalent to a [[Brigade]] in the defunct [[Star League Defense Force]]. It consists of several [[Cluster]]s and is commanded by a [[Galaxy Commander]]. Galaxies are self-contained units which include all the necessary assets to mount independent operations, though in practice Galaxies rarely fight as one unified force.<ref name=MWGC75>''MechWarrior's Guide to the Clans'', p. 75</ref> |
Some Galaxies can have as few as two Clusters,<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> while others can have as many as six.<ref name=MWGC75/> Most Galaxies though will have anywhere from three to five Clusters, with an average of four, and include an independent command [[Trinary]] or Cluster.<ref name=CBT>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 200</ref><ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> | Some Galaxies can have as few as two Clusters,<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> while others can have as many as six.<ref name=MWGC75/> Most Galaxies though will have anywhere from three to five Clusters, with an average of four, and include an independent command [[Trinary]] or Cluster.<ref name=CBT>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 200</ref><ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> | ||
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Description
A Galaxy is the largest type of military formation fielded by the Clans, equivalent to a Brigade in the defunct Star League Defense Force. It consists of several Clusters and is commanded by a Galaxy Commander. Galaxies are self-contained units which include all the necessary assets to mount independent operations, though in practice Galaxies rarely fight as one unified force.[1]
Some Galaxies can have as few as two Clusters,[2][3] while others can have as many as six.[1] Most Galaxies though will have anywhere from three to five Clusters, with an average of four, and include an independent command Trinary or Cluster.[4][2][3]
Nicholas Kerensky himself recognized that Galaxies were more for logistical purposes than anything else and unlike smaller unit types never made a set criteria for these formation's composition.[2][3] As such support elements such as engineers, artillery and MASH units are organized at the Galaxy level but can be attached to individual Clusters as needed.[1]