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| − | A '''Trinary''' is | + | A '''Trinary''' is a common formation of [[Clan]] military forces which consists of three [[Star]]s, making it equivalent to a reinforced [[company]] in the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=MWGC75>''MechWarrior's Guide to the Clans'', p. 75</ref> Requiring only a modest increase in logistical support over a Star, Trinaries are among the most common military deployments fielded by the Clans. A Trinary can either be "pure," consisting of of three stars of the same unit type, or "mixed," consisting of three Stars of different unit types; both are used by all Clans, with the former having a slight edge in numbers.<ref name=FMWC12>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pg. 12</ref><ref name=FMCC10>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pg. 10</ref> Trinaries are commanded by a [[Star Captain]]. |
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| + | ==Pure Trinaries== | ||
| + | ;BattleMech Trinary | ||
| + | This unit consists of fifteen [[OmniMechs]]/[[BattleMechs]]. While sometimes organized by weight class, they will just as often contain Stars of mixed weight types.<ref name=FMWC10>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pg. 10</ref><ref name=FMCC8>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pg. 8</ref> | ||
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| + | ;AeroSpace Trinary | ||
| + | AeroSpace Trinaries consists of thirty [[OmniFighter]]s/[[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, commonly of mixed designs and weight classes.<ref name=FMWC10/><ref name=FMCC8/> | ||
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| + | ;Armor Trinary | ||
| + | Thirty [[Combat Vehicle]]s make up an Armor Trinary, though given the Clans' disregard for conventional armor they are normally reserved for [[solahma]] or, more rarely, garrison units. Armor Trinaries will be included in some conventional [[Cluster]]s.<ref name=FMWC11>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pg. 11</ref><ref name=FMCC9>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pg. 9</ref> | ||
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| + | ;Infantry Trinary | ||
| + | Seventy-five [[Battle Armor]]ed [[Elementals]] typically make up this type of Trinary. While theoretically possible few Clans even bother to organize conventional [[infantry]] at this level.<ref name=FMWC11/><ref name=FMCC9/> | ||
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| + | ==Mixed Binaries== | ||
| + | Mixed Trinaries are only slightly less prevalent than pure formations among the Clans, the most common type being a pair of 'Mech Stars and an Elemental Star, with each Clan having their own unique compositions. A [[Supernova (unit)|Supernova Trinary]] is a special type of Trinary which combines three [[Nova (unit)|Novas]].<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[MechWarrior's Guide to the Clans]]'' |
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Revision as of 17:22, 11 March 2013
Description
A Trinary is a common formation of Clan military forces which consists of three Stars, making it equivalent to a reinforced company in the Inner Sphere.[1] Requiring only a modest increase in logistical support over a Star, Trinaries are among the most common military deployments fielded by the Clans. A Trinary can either be "pure," consisting of of three stars of the same unit type, or "mixed," consisting of three Stars of different unit types; both are used by all Clans, with the former having a slight edge in numbers.[2][3] Trinaries are commanded by a Star Captain.
Pure Trinaries
- BattleMech Trinary
This unit consists of fifteen OmniMechs/BattleMechs. While sometimes organized by weight class, they will just as often contain Stars of mixed weight types.[4][5]
- AeroSpace Trinary
AeroSpace Trinaries consists of thirty OmniFighters/AeroSpace Fighters, commonly of mixed designs and weight classes.[4][5]
- Armor Trinary
Thirty Combat Vehicles make up an Armor Trinary, though given the Clans' disregard for conventional armor they are normally reserved for solahma or, more rarely, garrison units. Armor Trinaries will be included in some conventional Clusters.[6][7]
- Infantry Trinary
Seventy-five Battle Armored Elementals typically make up this type of Trinary. While theoretically possible few Clans even bother to organize conventional infantry at this level.[6][7]
Mixed Binaries
Mixed Trinaries are only slightly less prevalent than pure formations among the Clans, the most common type being a pair of 'Mech Stars and an Elemental Star, with each Clan having their own unique compositions. A Supernova Trinary is a special type of Trinary which combines three Novas.[2][3]
References
- ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to the Clans, p. 75
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, pg. 12
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, pg. 10
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, pg. 10
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, pg. 8
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, pg. 11
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, pg. 9