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Line 7: | Nickname = "Raging Bears" | Nickname = "Raging Bears" | Affiliation = [[Rasalhague Dominion]]<br>[[Clan Ghost Bear]] (previous) | Affiliation = [[Rasalhague Dominion]]<br>[[Clan Ghost Bear]] (previous) − | Parent Command = [[Clan Ghost Bear Touman|Clan Ghost Bear ''touman'']] + | Parent Command = [[Clan Ghost Bear Touman]] | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} + ==History== − ==History== ===Formation=== ===Formation=== Formed around the [[139th Striker (Clan Ghost Bear)|139th Striker Cluster]] as a unit that can fight with [[Inner Sphere]] tactics, Omega Galaxy has a large percentage of Assault class 'Mechs.{{cn}} Formed around the [[139th Striker (Clan Ghost Bear)|139th Striker Cluster]] as a unit that can fight with [[Inner Sphere]] tactics, Omega Galaxy has a large percentage of Assault class 'Mechs.{{cn}} Line 19:
Line 19: === The Jihad === === The Jihad === + ==== Luthien ==== ==== Luthien ==== Having been formed and trained specifically to fight Inner Sphere opponents, Omega was ideally suited for fighting the [[Word of Blake]]. As a consequence Omega saw some of the heaviest fighting of the [[Jihad]], working alongside the Ghost Bear [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Alpha Galaxy]] throughout the conflict. The first campaign Omega was involved in was the assault on [[Luthien]];<ref name="FR:Cp9">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> in December [[3074]], the Alpha, Omega and [[Rho Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Rho Galaxies]] of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] swept onto Luthien, intent on wiping out all Blakist forces.<ref name=JTPL7-Alpha>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Alpha Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL7-Omega>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL7-Rho>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Rho Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL-11>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 11, "Damnation"</ref><ref name="FR:Cp9R">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Rho Galaxy"</ref> Omega expected to face Blakist forces but instead found itself attacked by the [[6th Benjamin Regulars|Sixth Benjamin]] and [[40th Dieron Regulars|Fortieth Dieron Regulars]], [[regiment]]s loyal to the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' or [[Black Dragon Society]]. Although Omega Galaxy devastated both rebel formations, Galaxy Commander Ortiz had to compensate for her malcontent warriors, who wanted to concentrate on the Blakist forces.<ref name=JTPL_7_OG>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)"</ref> Having been formed and trained specifically to fight Inner Sphere opponents, Omega was ideally suited for fighting the [[Word of Blake]]. As a consequence Omega saw some of the heaviest fighting of the [[Jihad]], working alongside the Ghost Bear [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Alpha Galaxy]] throughout the conflict. The first campaign Omega was involved in was the assault on [[Luthien]];<ref name="FR:Cp9">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> in December [[3074]], the Alpha, Omega and [[Rho Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Rho Galaxies]] of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] swept onto Luthien, intent on wiping out all Blakist forces.<ref name=JTPL7-Alpha>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Alpha Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL7-Omega>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL7-Rho>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Rho Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL-11>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 11, "Damnation"</ref><ref name="FR:Cp9R">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Rho Galaxy"</ref> Omega expected to face Blakist forces but instead found itself attacked by the [[6th Benjamin Regulars|Sixth Benjamin]] and [[40th Dieron Regulars|Fortieth Dieron Regulars]], [[regiment]]s loyal to the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' or [[Black Dragon Society]]. Although Omega Galaxy devastated both rebel formations, Galaxy Commander Ortiz had to compensate for her malcontent warriors, who wanted to concentrate on the Blakist forces.<ref name=JTPL_7_OG>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)"</ref> Line 25:
Line 26: ==== Kaus Borealis ==== ==== Kaus Borealis ==== − After Luthien Omega Galaxy formed a part of the Ghost Bear campaign designated as Alpha Wave, continuing to operate alongside Alpha Galaxy.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/> In late August [[3075]] Alpha Wave launched a campaign to liberate [[Kaus Borealis]], again ignoring all hails from Draconis Combine forces. In mid-September the allied coalition leader [[Devlin Stone]] traveled to Kaus Borealis with a small diplomatic party to meet with Clan Ghost Bear and attempt to enlist their support for the coalition. On the 21st of September, the Ghost Bears agreed to assist the coalition, and soon launched another wave of attacks against nearby worlds occupied by the Blakists.<ref name="JHS:Tp18">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 18, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp54">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 54, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> + After Luthien Omega Galaxy formed a part of the Ghost Bear campaign designated as Alpha Wave, continuing to operate alongside Alpha Galaxy.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/> In late August [[3075]] Alpha Wave launched a campaign to liberate [[Kaus Borealis]], again ignoring all hails from Draconis Combine forces. In mid-September the allied coalition leader [[Devlin Stone]] travelled to Kaus Borealis with a small diplomatic party to meet with Clan Ghost Bear and attempt to enlist their support for the coalition. On the 21st of September, the Ghost Bears agreed to assist the coalition, and soon launched another wave of attacks against nearby worlds occupied by the Blakists.<ref name="JHS:Tp18">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 18, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp54">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 54, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> − When they attacked Kaus Borealis Alpha and Omega Galaxies were supported by [[WarShip]]s, including the ''[[Leviathan (WarShip class)|Leviathan]]''-class battleship [[Leviathan (Individual Leviathan-class WarShip)|CGB ''Leviathan'']], but after a Blakist ambush in the nearby [[Ascella]] system cost<ref name="JHS3076p47"/> Beta Wave almost a full [[Cluster]] of troops<ref name="FR:Cp9B">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Beta Galaxy"</ref> the CGB ''Leviathan'' was redeployed to Ascella to hunt down the remaining Blakist [[Pocket WarShip]]s and [[aerospace fighter]]s.<ref name="JHS3076p47">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 47, "Cebalrai Free, But At What Cost?"</ref> + When they attacked Kaus Borealis Alpha and Omega Galaxies were supported by [[WarShip]]s, including the ''[[Leviathan (WarShip)|Leviathan]]''-class battleship [[Leviathan (Leviathan)|CGB ''Leviathan'']], but after a Blakist ambush in the nearby [[Ascella]] system cost<ref name="JHS3076p47"/> Beta Wave almost a full [[Cluster]] of troops<ref name="FR:Cp9B">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Beta Galaxy"</ref> the CGB ''Leviathan'' was redeployed to Ascella to hunt down the remaining Blakist [[Pocket WarShip]]s and [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s.<ref name="JHS3076p47">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 47, "Cebalrai Free, But At What Cost?"</ref> ==== Dyev ==== ==== Dyev ==== Line 36:
Line 37: === Rebuilding === === Rebuilding === − The two surviving Clusters from Omega, the [[5th Bear Guards (Clan Ghost Bear)|Fifth Bear Guards]] and the [[357th Assault (Clan Ghost Bear)|357th Assault Cluster]], were separated back out from Beta Galaxy when Beta returned to the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Dominion]] and used to re-form Omega, with each contributing units to form the new Galaxy Command Trinary, although that left each Cluster severely understrength.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/> + The two surviving Clusters from Omega, the [[5th Bear Guards (Clan Ghost Bear)|Fifth Bear Guards]] and the [[357th Assault (Clan Ghost Bear)|357th Assault Cluster]], were separated back out from Beta Galaxy when Beta returned to the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Dominion]] and used to reform Omega, with each contributing units to form the new Galaxy Command Trinary, although that left each Cluster severely understrength.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/> === Dark Age === === Dark Age === − In the years between [[3079]] and [[3085]] Omega Galaxy underwent further rebuilding efforts, with mixed results. Whereas Omega had been regarded with suspicion by the rest of the [[Clan Ghost Bear Touman|Ghost Bear ''touman'']] after it had originally been formed — despite having been formed from the best warriors available — the bulk of the replacement personnel assigned to Omega as it rebuilt were Rasalhagian recruits who lacked a firm grounding in the Way of Clans. Where Omega had always walked a tightrope in the past between the ways of honor and the dishonorable excesses of the Inner Sphere, the balance was considered to have firmly shifted towards the latter, with many Ghost Bears coming to shun Omega for what was considered to be a descent into ''[[dezgra]]''.<ref name="FM:3085p120">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 120, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> + In the years between [[3079]] and [[3085]] Omega Galaxy underwent further rebuilding efforts, with mixed results. Whereas Omega had been regarded with suspicion by the rest of the Ghost Bear ''[[touman]]'' after it had originally been formed — despite having been formed from the best warriors available — the bulk of the replacement personnel assigned to Omega as it rebuilt were Rasalhagian recruits who lacked a firm grounding in the Way of Clans. Whereas Omega had always walked a tightrope in the past between the ways of honor and the dishonorable excesses of the Inner Sphere, the balance was considered to have firmly shifted towards the latter, with many Ghost Bears coming to shun Omega for what was considered to be a descent into ''[[dezgra]]''.<ref name="FM:3085p120">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 120, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> − The Dominion attempted to check this downward slide; after the Jihad the Dominion disbanded three Galaxies — [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Omicron]], Pi and [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sigma Galaxies]], and the surviving personnel from one of the Clusters within Pi Galaxy, the [[23rd Provisional Garrison (Clan Ghost Bear)|Twenty-third Provisional Garrison Cluster]], were assigned to units across Omega, while the [[3rd Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Third Bear Regulars]] were transferred in as a discrete unit from [[Theta Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Theta Galaxy]]. It was hoped that the combination of these [[Clan]] warriors plus those originally assigned to Omega Galaxy would provide a good example for the Galaxy. Unfortunately, both the Third and Twenty-third had been primarily defensive Clusters, and the transition into a front-line formation was difficult for them; as a result, Omega was moved to locations where the nearest significant enemy force was unlikely to launch an attack — the nearest enemy force being [[Kappa Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Kappa Galaxy]] of [[Clan Wolf]] — while also placing Omega under the watchful eye of the Dominion's [[Tau Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Tau Galaxy]].<ref name="FM:3085p120"/> + The Dominion attempted to check this downward slide; after the Jihad the Dominion disbanded three Galaxies — [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Omicron]], Pi and [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sigma Galaxies]], and the surviving personnel from one of the Clusters within Pi Galaxy, the [[23rd Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Ghost Bear)|Twenty-third Provisional Garrison Cluster]], were assigned to units across Omega, while the [[3rd Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Third Bear Regulars]] were transferred in as a discrete unit from [[Theta Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Theta Galaxy]]. It was hoped that the combination of these [[Clan]] warriors plus those originally assigned to Omega Galaxy would provide a good example for the Galaxy. Unfortunately, both the Third and Twenty-third had been primarily defensive Clusters, and the transition into a front-line formation was difficult for them; as a result, Omega was moved to locations where the nearest significant enemy force was unlikely to launch an attack — the nearest enemy force being [[Kappa Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Kappa Galaxy]] of [[Clan Wolf]] — while also placing Omega under the watchful eye of the Dominion's [[Tau Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Tau Galaxy]].<ref name="FM:3085p120"/> ====Vega==== ====Vega==== Line 48:
Line 49: Omega Galaxy were directly involved in the formation of the [[Vega Protectorate]] during the widespread invasions of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. While the Vega Protectorate was independent Omega was starved of supplies by the Rasalhague Dominion, and the little new equipment it was able to obtain consisted largely of salvage or equipment purchased from [[Clan Sea Fox]]. When the [[1st Vega Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|First Vega Regulars]] successfully fought off an invasion by the [[12th Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twelfth Falcon Jaegers]] in [[3142]] they not only achieved a notable victory — they also secured valuable salvage.<ref name="FM:3145p164">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 164, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> Omega Galaxy were directly involved in the formation of the [[Vega Protectorate]] during the widespread invasions of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. While the Vega Protectorate was independent Omega was starved of supplies by the Rasalhague Dominion, and the little new equipment it was able to obtain consisted largely of salvage or equipment purchased from [[Clan Sea Fox]]. When the [[1st Vega Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|First Vega Regulars]] successfully fought off an invasion by the [[12th Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twelfth Falcon Jaegers]] in [[3142]] they not only achieved a notable victory — they also secured valuable salvage.<ref name="FM:3145p164">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 164, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> − Whilst Omega lacked equipment, it had no problem attracting recruits from amongst the Vegan population, particularly after the Dominion began shipping Freeminders into the Protectorate. Omega's supply lines improved after the Vega Protectorate was absorbed into the Dominion and became a semi-autonomous province; access to the Dominion brought access to cast-off equipment from other Dominion forces. By [[3145]] the older Omega Clusters resembled frontline Clan forces once more, while the Vega Regulars were able to draw on supplies ranging from equipment dating back to the Jihad or the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]], as well as battle armor and 'Mechs from the Watch. With the Regulars able to incorporate real 'Mechs and light battlesuits, augmenting the capabilities already offered by their [[Combat Vehicle|tanks]] and infantry equipped with Clan technology, Omega Galaxy had rebuilt to the point that it could be expected to hold the worlds it was stationed across.<ref name="FM:3145p164"/> + Whilst Omega lacked equipment, it had no problem attracting recruits from amongst the Vegan population, particularly after the Dominion began shipping Freeminders into the Protectorate. Omega's supply lines improved after the Vega Protectorate was absorbed into the Dominion and became a semiautonomous province; access to the Dominion brought access to castoff equipment from other Dominion forces. By [[3145]] the older Omega Clusters resembled frontline Clan forces once more, while the Vega Regulars were able to draw on supplies ranging from equipment dating back to the Jihad or the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]], as well as battle armor and 'Mechs from the Watch. With the Regulars able to incorporate real 'Mechs and light battlesuits, augmenting the capabilities already offered by their [[Combat Vehicle|tanks]] and infantry equipped with Clan technology, Omega Galaxy had rebuilt to the point that it could be expected to hold the worlds it was stationed across.<ref name="FM:3145p164"/> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 117:
Line 118: ==Game Rules== ==Game Rules== ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − During the [[Battle of Luthien (3067)|Battle of Luthien]], half of all randomly determined elements must be Assault class from the Ghost Bear and Diamond Shark Random Access Tables (RAT) in ''[[Total Warfare]]'' (p. 267) and the respective tables in ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' and ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''. Also, Omega suffers a negative modifier for all its Initiative rolls.<ref name=JTPL_7_OG/> + During the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]], half of all randomly determined elements must be Assault class from the Ghost Bear and Diamond Shark Random Access Tables (RAT) in ''[[Total Warfare]]'' (p. 267) and the respective tables in ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' and ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''. Also, Omega suffers a negative modifier for all its Initiative rolls.<ref name=JTPL_7_OG/> ===Dark Age=== ===Dark Age=== − In the fighting on Vega, Omega Galaxy is not subject to Clan honor rules when facing an Inner Sphere opponent. Inner Sphere forces may never Force the Initiative against Omega. Any bonuses an Inner Sphere unit gains by fighting a Clan foe are canceled. However the members of Omega Galaxy are seen as tainted by other Clan forces, so any Clan force that includes Omega receives a -2 penalty to initiative rolls.<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 9</ref> + In the fighting on Vega, Omega Galaxy is not subject to Clan honor rules when facing an Inner Sphere opponent. Inner Sphere forces may never Force the Initiative against Omega. Any bonuses an Inner Sphere unit gains by fighting a Clan foe are cancelled. However the members of Omega Galaxy are seen as tainted by other Clan forces, so any Clan force that includes Omega receives a -2 penalty to initiative rolls.<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 9</ref> </div> </div> Line 127:
Line 128: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Vega]]'' * ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Vega]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' + * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' * ''[[Field Report: Clans]]'' * ''[[Field Report: Clans]]'' * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' Line 139:
Line 139: * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' − * ''[[Trial by Chaos]]'' (novel) + * ''[[Trial by Chaos]] (novel)'' − </div> [[Category: Rasalhague Dominion Commands|Omega Galaxy]] [[Category: Rasalhague Dominion Commands|Omega Galaxy]]
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| Designation = Omega Galaxy | | Designation = Omega Galaxy | ||
| Formed = [[3055]] | | Formed = [[3055]] | ||
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| Nickname = "Raging Bears" | | Nickname = "Raging Bears" | ||
| Affiliation = [[Rasalhague Dominion]]<br>[[Clan Ghost Bear]] (previous) | | Affiliation = [[Rasalhague Dominion]]<br>[[Clan Ghost Bear]] (previous) | ||
| − | | Parent Command = [[Clan Ghost Bear Touman | + | | Parent Command = [[Clan Ghost Bear Touman]] |
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==History== | ||
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===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
Formed around the [[139th Striker (Clan Ghost Bear)|139th Striker Cluster]] as a unit that can fight with [[Inner Sphere]] tactics, Omega Galaxy has a large percentage of Assault class 'Mechs.{{cn}} | Formed around the [[139th Striker (Clan Ghost Bear)|139th Striker Cluster]] as a unit that can fight with [[Inner Sphere]] tactics, Omega Galaxy has a large percentage of Assault class 'Mechs.{{cn}} | ||
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=== The Jihad === | === The Jihad === | ||
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==== Luthien ==== | ==== Luthien ==== | ||
Having been formed and trained specifically to fight Inner Sphere opponents, Omega was ideally suited for fighting the [[Word of Blake]]. As a consequence Omega saw some of the heaviest fighting of the [[Jihad]], working alongside the Ghost Bear [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Alpha Galaxy]] throughout the conflict. The first campaign Omega was involved in was the assault on [[Luthien]];<ref name="FR:Cp9">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> in December [[3074]], the Alpha, Omega and [[Rho Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Rho Galaxies]] of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] swept onto Luthien, intent on wiping out all Blakist forces.<ref name=JTPL7-Alpha>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Alpha Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL7-Omega>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL7-Rho>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Rho Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL-11>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 11, "Damnation"</ref><ref name="FR:Cp9R">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Rho Galaxy"</ref> Omega expected to face Blakist forces but instead found itself attacked by the [[6th Benjamin Regulars|Sixth Benjamin]] and [[40th Dieron Regulars|Fortieth Dieron Regulars]], [[regiment]]s loyal to the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' or [[Black Dragon Society]]. Although Omega Galaxy devastated both rebel formations, Galaxy Commander Ortiz had to compensate for her malcontent warriors, who wanted to concentrate on the Blakist forces.<ref name=JTPL_7_OG>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)"</ref> | Having been formed and trained specifically to fight Inner Sphere opponents, Omega was ideally suited for fighting the [[Word of Blake]]. As a consequence Omega saw some of the heaviest fighting of the [[Jihad]], working alongside the Ghost Bear [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Alpha Galaxy]] throughout the conflict. The first campaign Omega was involved in was the assault on [[Luthien]];<ref name="FR:Cp9">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> in December [[3074]], the Alpha, Omega and [[Rho Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Rho Galaxies]] of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] swept onto Luthien, intent on wiping out all Blakist forces.<ref name=JTPL7-Alpha>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Alpha Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL7-Omega>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL7-Rho>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Rho Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL-11>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 11, "Damnation"</ref><ref name="FR:Cp9R">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Rho Galaxy"</ref> Omega expected to face Blakist forces but instead found itself attacked by the [[6th Benjamin Regulars|Sixth Benjamin]] and [[40th Dieron Regulars|Fortieth Dieron Regulars]], [[regiment]]s loyal to the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' or [[Black Dragon Society]]. Although Omega Galaxy devastated both rebel formations, Galaxy Commander Ortiz had to compensate for her malcontent warriors, who wanted to concentrate on the Blakist forces.<ref name=JTPL_7_OG>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)"</ref> | ||
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==== Kaus Borealis ==== | ==== Kaus Borealis ==== | ||
| − | After Luthien Omega Galaxy formed a part of the Ghost Bear campaign designated as Alpha Wave, continuing to operate alongside Alpha Galaxy.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/> In late August [[3075]] Alpha Wave launched a campaign to liberate [[Kaus Borealis]], again ignoring all hails from Draconis Combine forces. In mid-September the allied coalition leader [[Devlin Stone]] | + | After Luthien Omega Galaxy formed a part of the Ghost Bear campaign designated as Alpha Wave, continuing to operate alongside Alpha Galaxy.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/> In late August [[3075]] Alpha Wave launched a campaign to liberate [[Kaus Borealis]], again ignoring all hails from Draconis Combine forces. In mid-September the allied coalition leader [[Devlin Stone]] travelled to Kaus Borealis with a small diplomatic party to meet with Clan Ghost Bear and attempt to enlist their support for the coalition. On the 21st of September, the Ghost Bears agreed to assist the coalition, and soon launched another wave of attacks against nearby worlds occupied by the Blakists.<ref name="JHS:Tp18">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 18, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp54">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 54, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> |
| − | When they attacked Kaus Borealis Alpha and Omega Galaxies were supported by [[WarShip]]s, including the ''[[Leviathan (WarShip | + | When they attacked Kaus Borealis Alpha and Omega Galaxies were supported by [[WarShip]]s, including the ''[[Leviathan (WarShip)|Leviathan]]''-class battleship [[Leviathan (Leviathan)|CGB ''Leviathan'']], but after a Blakist ambush in the nearby [[Ascella]] system cost<ref name="JHS3076p47"/> Beta Wave almost a full [[Cluster]] of troops<ref name="FR:Cp9B">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 9, "Beta Galaxy"</ref> the CGB ''Leviathan'' was redeployed to Ascella to hunt down the remaining Blakist [[Pocket WarShip]]s and [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s.<ref name="JHS3076p47">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 47, "Cebalrai Free, But At What Cost?"</ref> |
==== Dyev ==== | ==== Dyev ==== | ||
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=== Rebuilding === | === Rebuilding === | ||
| − | The two surviving Clusters from Omega, the [[5th Bear Guards (Clan Ghost Bear)|Fifth Bear Guards]] and the [[357th Assault (Clan Ghost Bear)|357th Assault Cluster]], were separated back out from Beta Galaxy when Beta returned to the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Dominion]] and used to | + | The two surviving Clusters from Omega, the [[5th Bear Guards (Clan Ghost Bear)|Fifth Bear Guards]] and the [[357th Assault (Clan Ghost Bear)|357th Assault Cluster]], were separated back out from Beta Galaxy when Beta returned to the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Dominion]] and used to reform Omega, with each contributing units to form the new Galaxy Command Trinary, although that left each Cluster severely understrength.<ref name="FR:Cp9"/> |
=== Dark Age === | === Dark Age === | ||
| − | In the years between [[3079]] and [[3085]] Omega Galaxy underwent further rebuilding efforts, with mixed results. Whereas Omega had been regarded with suspicion by the rest of the | + | In the years between [[3079]] and [[3085]] Omega Galaxy underwent further rebuilding efforts, with mixed results. Whereas Omega had been regarded with suspicion by the rest of the Ghost Bear ''[[touman]]'' after it had originally been formed — despite having been formed from the best warriors available — the bulk of the replacement personnel assigned to Omega as it rebuilt were Rasalhagian recruits who lacked a firm grounding in the Way of Clans. Whereas Omega had always walked a tightrope in the past between the ways of honor and the dishonorable excesses of the Inner Sphere, the balance was considered to have firmly shifted towards the latter, with many Ghost Bears coming to shun Omega for what was considered to be a descent into ''[[dezgra]]''.<ref name="FM:3085p120">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 120, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> |
| − | The Dominion attempted to check this downward slide; after the Jihad the Dominion disbanded three Galaxies — [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Omicron]], Pi and [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sigma Galaxies]], and the surviving personnel from one of the Clusters within Pi Galaxy, the [[23rd Provisional Garrison (Clan Ghost Bear)|Twenty-third Provisional Garrison Cluster]], were assigned to units across Omega, while the [[3rd Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Third Bear Regulars]] were transferred in as a discrete unit from [[Theta Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Theta Galaxy]]. It was hoped that the combination of these [[Clan]] warriors plus those originally assigned to Omega Galaxy would provide a good example for the Galaxy. Unfortunately, both the Third and Twenty-third had been primarily defensive Clusters, and the transition into a front-line formation was difficult for them; as a result, Omega was moved to locations where the nearest significant enemy force was unlikely to launch an attack — the nearest enemy force being [[Kappa Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Kappa Galaxy]] of [[Clan Wolf]] — while also placing Omega under the watchful eye of the Dominion's [[Tau Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Tau Galaxy]].<ref name="FM:3085p120"/> | + | The Dominion attempted to check this downward slide; after the Jihad the Dominion disbanded three Galaxies — [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Omicron]], Pi and [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sigma Galaxies]], and the surviving personnel from one of the Clusters within Pi Galaxy, the [[23rd Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Ghost Bear)|Twenty-third Provisional Garrison Cluster]], were assigned to units across Omega, while the [[3rd Bear Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Third Bear Regulars]] were transferred in as a discrete unit from [[Theta Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Theta Galaxy]]. It was hoped that the combination of these [[Clan]] warriors plus those originally assigned to Omega Galaxy would provide a good example for the Galaxy. Unfortunately, both the Third and Twenty-third had been primarily defensive Clusters, and the transition into a front-line formation was difficult for them; as a result, Omega was moved to locations where the nearest significant enemy force was unlikely to launch an attack — the nearest enemy force being [[Kappa Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Kappa Galaxy]] of [[Clan Wolf]] — while also placing Omega under the watchful eye of the Dominion's [[Tau Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Tau Galaxy]].<ref name="FM:3085p120"/> |
====Vega==== | ====Vega==== | ||
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Omega Galaxy were directly involved in the formation of the [[Vega Protectorate]] during the widespread invasions of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. While the Vega Protectorate was independent Omega was starved of supplies by the Rasalhague Dominion, and the little new equipment it was able to obtain consisted largely of salvage or equipment purchased from [[Clan Sea Fox]]. When the [[1st Vega Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|First Vega Regulars]] successfully fought off an invasion by the [[12th Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twelfth Falcon Jaegers]] in [[3142]] they not only achieved a notable victory — they also secured valuable salvage.<ref name="FM:3145p164">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 164, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> | Omega Galaxy were directly involved in the formation of the [[Vega Protectorate]] during the widespread invasions of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. While the Vega Protectorate was independent Omega was starved of supplies by the Rasalhague Dominion, and the little new equipment it was able to obtain consisted largely of salvage or equipment purchased from [[Clan Sea Fox]]. When the [[1st Vega Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|First Vega Regulars]] successfully fought off an invasion by the [[12th Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twelfth Falcon Jaegers]] in [[3142]] they not only achieved a notable victory — they also secured valuable salvage.<ref name="FM:3145p164">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 164, "Omega Galaxy"</ref> | ||
| − | Whilst Omega lacked equipment, it had no problem attracting recruits from amongst the Vegan population, particularly after the Dominion began shipping Freeminders into the Protectorate. Omega's supply lines improved after the Vega Protectorate was absorbed into the Dominion and became a | + | Whilst Omega lacked equipment, it had no problem attracting recruits from amongst the Vegan population, particularly after the Dominion began shipping Freeminders into the Protectorate. Omega's supply lines improved after the Vega Protectorate was absorbed into the Dominion and became a semiautonomous province; access to the Dominion brought access to castoff equipment from other Dominion forces. By [[3145]] the older Omega Clusters resembled frontline Clan forces once more, while the Vega Regulars were able to draw on supplies ranging from equipment dating back to the Jihad or the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]], as well as battle armor and 'Mechs from the Watch. With the Regulars able to incorporate real 'Mechs and light battlesuits, augmenting the capabilities already offered by their [[Combat Vehicle|tanks]] and infantry equipped with Clan technology, Omega Galaxy had rebuilt to the point that it could be expected to hold the worlds it was stationed across.<ref name="FM:3145p164"/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Game Rules== | ==Game Rules== | ||
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | During the [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | During the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]], half of all randomly determined elements must be Assault class from the Ghost Bear and Diamond Shark Random Access Tables (RAT) in ''[[Total Warfare]]'' (p. 267) and the respective tables in ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' and ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''. Also, Omega suffers a negative modifier for all its Initiative rolls.<ref name=JTPL_7_OG/> |
===Dark Age=== | ===Dark Age=== | ||
| − | In the fighting on Vega, Omega Galaxy is not subject to Clan honor rules when facing an Inner Sphere opponent. Inner Sphere forces may never Force the Initiative against Omega. Any bonuses an Inner Sphere unit gains by fighting a Clan foe are | + | In the fighting on Vega, Omega Galaxy is not subject to Clan honor rules when facing an Inner Sphere opponent. Inner Sphere forces may never Force the Initiative against Omega. Any bonuses an Inner Sphere unit gains by fighting a Clan foe are cancelled. However the members of Omega Galaxy are seen as tainted by other Clan forces, so any Clan force that includes Omega receives a -2 penalty to initiative rolls.<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 9</ref> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Vega]]'' | * ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Vega]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Report: Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: Clans]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Trial by Chaos]] | + | * ''[[Trial by Chaos]] (novel)'' |
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[[Category: Rasalhague Dominion Commands|Omega Galaxy]] | [[Category: Rasalhague Dominion Commands|Omega Galaxy]] | ||