Gyrfalcon Guards (Clan Jade Falcon)

Gyrfalcon Guards
Disbanded	3048 (disbanded)
Affiliation	Clan Jade Falcon
Parent Command	Delta Galaxy

History

The Gyrfalcon Guards have an unclear beginning and history. They were, however, known as the premier unit of Delta Galaxy leading up to the Operation REVIVAL Trials. Following the arrival of the Outbound Light in Clan space and the pro-Crusader hysteria that followed, the Grand Council vote was approved to authorize the Invasion and to determine the Clans allotted to the 4 Invasion Corridors. As the only "Nay" vote, Khan Ulric Kerensky demanded a Trial of Refusal. Despite early odds of 16-1, bidding among the "Aye" votes brought the odds to 4-1.

On 7 December 3048, after Clan Wolf had defeated and killed the Khans of the Ghost Bear contingent, the Jade Falcons then took the field of Mars Field Proving Grounds on Strana Mechty. Overconfident and underestimating the Wolves, while marching forward to meet them the Guards were suddenly attacked on 3 sides. As a cascade of lost zellbrigen duels added to the confusion, more Guards warriors fell under pressure from the Third Battle Cluster. The Gyrfalcon Guards were then routed, mounting only a limited rear-guard action, while the Wolves held off attacks from the Smoke Jaguar and Burrock units. Less than a Trinary survived the mauling.

Khan Elias Crichell transferred the survivors to second-line Clusters, rather than see the dishonor continue.

Officers

Rank	Name	Command
Commanding Officers of the Gyrfalcon Guards
Star Colonel	Gina Buhallin	???? - 3048

Tactics

The Gyrfalcon Guards had no known specific tactics.

Game Rules

3048

Gyrfalcon Guards units receive a +1 on their To-Hit rolls for energy weapons. When rolling Hit Locations, the player may choose to add or subtract 1 from the roll to get a different location. This may not be used to change the hit location to the Head or the Center Torso.

Bibliography

• Field Manual: Warden Clans
• Jade Falcon Sourcebook
• Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials