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Line 12: ==History== ==History== − '''Valkyrie Galaxy''' was originally formed from the six Valkyrie [[Cluster]]s assembled to provide aerospace support to the [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear's]] small fleet of massive ''[[Leviathan (WarShip class)|Leviathan]]''-class battleships.<ref name="FR:Cp11">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 11: "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> + '''Valkyrie Galaxy''' was originally formed from the six Valkyrie [[Cluster]]s assembled to provide aerospace support to the [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear's]] small fleet of massive ''[[Leviathan (WarShip)|Leviathan]]''-class battleships.<ref name="FR:Cp11">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 11, "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> − Four of the Valkyrie Clusters were destroyed along with their charges during the ferocious battles that characterized the Ghost Bear campaign against the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]]. Only two Clusters survived the Jihad, along with the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Ghost Bear Dominion's]] sole surviving ''Leviathan'', the [[Rasalhague (Individual Leviathan-class WarShip)|CGB ''Rasalhague'']]. The surviving elements of the other Valkyrie Clusters were merged into the ''Rasalhague's'' escort Clusters after the battles for [[Titan Yards|Titan]] and [[Terra]] in [[3078]].<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> + Four of the Valkyrie Clusters were destroyed along with their charges during the ferocious battles that characterized the Ghost Bear campaign against the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]]. Only two Clusters survived the Jihad, along with the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Ghost Bear Dominion's]] sole surviving ''Leviathan'', the [[Rasalhague (Leviathan)|CGB ''Rasalhague'']]. The surviving elements of the other Valkyrie Clusters were merged into the ''Rasalhague's'' escort Clusters after the battles for [[Titan Yards|Titan]] and [[Terra]] in [[3078]].<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> − ===The Dark Age=== + === The Dark Age === ====Post–Jihad==== ====Post–Jihad==== − While the ''Rasalhague'' underwent extended repairs and refitting at the [[Tseng Facility]] above [[Alshain]] the two surviving Clusters from Valkyrie Galaxy rotated off the Facility's flight deck. By [[3084]] many of the [[aerospace fighter]]s within the two Clusters had been replaced with new [[OmniFighter]]s manufactured in the facilities nearby; Valkyrie's tour hadn't been without incident, however, and after a number of security incidents triggered by the increased defense protocols put in place during the Jihad it was decided to reform one of the destroyed Clusters to perform a system defense role within the Alshain system.<ref name="FM:3085p121">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 121: "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> + While the ''Rasalhague'' underwent extended repairs and refitting at the [[Tseng Facility]] above [[Alshain]] the two surviving Clusters from Valkyrie Galaxy rotated off the Facility's flight deck. By [[3084]] many of the [[aerospace fighter]]s within the two Clusters had been replaced with new [[OmniFighter]]s manufactured in the facilities nearby; Valkyrie's tour hadn't been without incident, however, and after a number of security incidents triggered by the increased defense protocols put in place during the Jihad it was decided to reform one of the destroyed Clusters to perform a system defense role within the Alshain system.<ref name="FM:3085p121">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 121, "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> ====Second Combine-Dominion War==== ====Second Combine-Dominion War==== In [[3098]], the Dominion would enter war with [[Clan Nova Cat]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. The conflict would be escalated by [[Black Dragon Society]] operatives, pushing the Draconis Combine into conflict to rid themselves of [[Clan Nova Cat]]. In [[3098]], the Dominion would enter war with [[Clan Nova Cat]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. The conflict would be escalated by [[Black Dragon Society]] operatives, pushing the Draconis Combine into conflict to rid themselves of [[Clan Nova Cat]]. − During the conflict, [[Rasalhague]] System would be raided by a Naval Task Force consisting of Draconis Combine's entire surviving [[WarShip]] fleet. On planet at the time, on April 29th, [[3100]] the Sixth Valkyries would scramble to aid the ''[[Ursa Major]]''. However, the Sixth was unable to come to aid of the warship, where it would be destroyed be combine fire from all four vessels, taking two with them.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 35–36: The Fall - Naval Battle of Rasalhague - Wave 3 - Sixth Valkyries are noted being assigned to Rasalhague during the naval engagement between the Urasa Major and entire Draconis Combine's warship fleet.</ref> + During the conflict, [[Rasalhague]] System would be raided by a Naval Task Force consisting of Draconis Combine's entire surviving [[WarShip]] fleet. On planet at the time, on April 29th, [[3100]] the Sixth Valkyries would scramble to aid the ''[[Ursa Major]]''. However, the Sixth was unable to come to aid of the warship, where it would be destroyed be combine fire from all four vessels, taking two with them.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 35-36 The Fall - Naval Battle of Rasalhague - Wave 3 - Sixth Valkyries are noted being assigned to Rasalhague during the naval engagement between the Urasa Major and entire Draconis Combine's warship fleet.</ref> ====Late Republic Era==== ====Late Republic Era==== − By the mid-thirty-second century the Clusters of Valkyrie Galaxy had been reassigned, and no longer served as escorts for the ''Rasalhague''; instead, each was assigned to the defense of a major world, with the Second assigned to Alshain and the sixth to [[Rasalhague]]. Each Cluster had been rebuilt to one hundred and fifty aerospace fighters, and Valkyrie Galaxy had been augmented by the addition of four ''[[Aesir (DropShip class)|Aesir]]''-class DropShips - the ''[[Balder]]'', ''[[Gefjun]]'', ''[[Syn]]'', and ''[[Var]]'' - which had been split between the two Clusters to give each the ability to rove throughout their assigned systems with heavy support.<ref name="FM:3145p163">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 163: "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> + By the mid-thirty-second century the Clusters of Valkyrie Galaxy had been reassigned, and no longer served as escorts for the ''Rasalhague''; instead, each was assigned to the defense of a major world, with the Second assigned to Alshain and the sixth to [[Rasalhague]]. Each Cluster had been rebuilt to one hundred and fifty aerospace fighters, and Valkyrie Galaxy had been augmented by the addition of four ''[[Aesir (DropShip)|Aesir]]''-class DropShips - the ''[[Balder]]'', ''[[Gefjun]]'', ''[[Syn]]'' and ''[[Var]]'' - which had been split between the two Clusters to give each the ability to rove throughout their assigned systems with heavy support.<ref name="FM:3145p163">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 163, "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> Valkyrie Galaxy became the heart of the tactical and strategic aerospace doctrine developed by the [[Rasalhague Dominion]]; although the two Clusters were operating in largely defensive roles, assignment to either Cluster was viewed as a prestige position, and as a consequence Valkyrie had become both a billet for elite pilots closing on retirement and a form of finishing school for ''[[ristar]]s''. As a consequence, Valkyrie was a potent mix of ambition and experience, with young pilots rotating out of Valkyrie to spread the benefits of the experience and wisdom gained during a tour in Valkyrie Galaxy to the other aerospace units dotted throughout the Dominion. The aerospace manufacturers at the Tseng Facility and at [[Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe Enterprises]] were well aware of the influence and experience Valkyrie Galaxy embodied and forged close links with the Galaxy, with many retiring warriors being offered consulting positions with one or other company.<ref name="FM:3145p163"/> Valkyrie Galaxy became the heart of the tactical and strategic aerospace doctrine developed by the [[Rasalhague Dominion]]; although the two Clusters were operating in largely defensive roles, assignment to either Cluster was viewed as a prestige position, and as a consequence Valkyrie had become both a billet for elite pilots closing on retirement and a form of finishing school for ''[[ristar]]s''. As a consequence, Valkyrie was a potent mix of ambition and experience, with young pilots rotating out of Valkyrie to spread the benefits of the experience and wisdom gained during a tour in Valkyrie Galaxy to the other aerospace units dotted throughout the Dominion. The aerospace manufacturers at the Tseng Facility and at [[Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe Enterprises]] were well aware of the influence and experience Valkyrie Galaxy embodied and forged close links with the Galaxy, with many retiring warriors being offered consulting positions with one or other company.<ref name="FM:3145p163"/> Line 48:
Line 48: ===Other Officers=== ===Other Officers=== − * Galaxy Commander Ven Devon's aide was [[Star Colonel]] [[Ali Bourjon]].<ref name="FM:3085p128">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 128: "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> + * Galaxy Commander Ven Devon's aide was [[Star Colonel]] [[Ali Bourjon]].<ref name="FM:3085p128">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 128, "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> − * Galaxy Commander Willfon Bourjon's aide was Star Colonel [[Ingeborg]].<ref name=FM:3145p172>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 172: "Clan Force Deployments - Rasalhague Dominion"</ref> + * Galaxy Commander Willfon Bourjon's aide was Star Colonel [[Ingeborg]].<ref name=FM:3145p172>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 172, "Clan Force Deployments - Rasalhague Dominion"</ref> ==Tactics== ==Tactics== Line 55:
Line 55: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== − ===3079=== + === 3079 === * [[2nd Valkyrie (Clan Ghost Bear)|Second Valkyrie Cluster]]<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> * [[2nd Valkyrie (Clan Ghost Bear)|Second Valkyrie Cluster]]<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> * [[6th Valkyrie (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sixth Valkyrie Cluster]]<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> * [[6th Valkyrie (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sixth Valkyrie Cluster]]<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> − ===3085=== + === 3085 === * Second Valkyrie Cluster<ref name="FM:3085p128"/> * Second Valkyrie Cluster<ref name="FM:3085p128"/> * Sixth Valkyrie Cluster<ref name="FM:3085p128"/> * Sixth Valkyrie Cluster<ref name="FM:3085p128"/>
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | '''Valkyrie Galaxy''' was originally formed from the six Valkyrie [[Cluster]]s assembled to provide aerospace support to the [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear's]] small fleet of massive ''[[Leviathan (WarShip | + | '''Valkyrie Galaxy''' was originally formed from the six Valkyrie [[Cluster]]s assembled to provide aerospace support to the [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear's]] small fleet of massive ''[[Leviathan (WarShip)|Leviathan]]''-class battleships.<ref name="FR:Cp11">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 11, "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> |
| − | Four of the Valkyrie Clusters were destroyed along with their charges during the ferocious battles that characterized the Ghost Bear campaign against the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]]. Only two Clusters survived the Jihad, along with the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Ghost Bear Dominion's]] sole surviving ''Leviathan'', the [[Rasalhague ( | + | Four of the Valkyrie Clusters were destroyed along with their charges during the ferocious battles that characterized the Ghost Bear campaign against the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]]. Only two Clusters survived the Jihad, along with the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Ghost Bear Dominion's]] sole surviving ''Leviathan'', the [[Rasalhague (Leviathan)|CGB ''Rasalhague'']]. The surviving elements of the other Valkyrie Clusters were merged into the ''Rasalhague's'' escort Clusters after the battles for [[Titan Yards|Titan]] and [[Terra]] in [[3078]].<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> |
| − | ===The Dark Age=== | + | === The Dark Age === |
====Post–Jihad==== | ====Post–Jihad==== | ||
| − | While the ''Rasalhague'' underwent extended repairs and refitting at the [[Tseng Facility]] above [[Alshain]] the two surviving Clusters from Valkyrie Galaxy rotated off the Facility's flight deck. By [[3084]] many of the [[aerospace fighter]]s within the two Clusters had been replaced with new [[OmniFighter]]s manufactured in the facilities nearby; Valkyrie's tour hadn't been without incident, however, and after a number of security incidents triggered by the increased defense protocols put in place during the Jihad it was decided to reform one of the destroyed Clusters to perform a system defense role within the Alshain system.<ref name="FM:3085p121">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 121 | + | While the ''Rasalhague'' underwent extended repairs and refitting at the [[Tseng Facility]] above [[Alshain]] the two surviving Clusters from Valkyrie Galaxy rotated off the Facility's flight deck. By [[3084]] many of the [[aerospace fighter]]s within the two Clusters had been replaced with new [[OmniFighter]]s manufactured in the facilities nearby; Valkyrie's tour hadn't been without incident, however, and after a number of security incidents triggered by the increased defense protocols put in place during the Jihad it was decided to reform one of the destroyed Clusters to perform a system defense role within the Alshain system.<ref name="FM:3085p121">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 121, "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> |
====Second Combine-Dominion War==== | ====Second Combine-Dominion War==== | ||
In [[3098]], the Dominion would enter war with [[Clan Nova Cat]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. The conflict would be escalated by [[Black Dragon Society]] operatives, pushing the Draconis Combine into conflict to rid themselves of [[Clan Nova Cat]]. | In [[3098]], the Dominion would enter war with [[Clan Nova Cat]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. The conflict would be escalated by [[Black Dragon Society]] operatives, pushing the Draconis Combine into conflict to rid themselves of [[Clan Nova Cat]]. | ||
| − | During the conflict, [[Rasalhague]] System would be raided by a Naval Task Force consisting of Draconis Combine's entire surviving [[WarShip]] fleet. On planet at the time, on April 29th, [[3100]] the Sixth Valkyries would scramble to aid the ''[[Ursa Major]]''. However, the Sixth was unable to come to aid of the warship, where it would be destroyed be combine fire from all four vessels, taking two with them.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. | + | During the conflict, [[Rasalhague]] System would be raided by a Naval Task Force consisting of Draconis Combine's entire surviving [[WarShip]] fleet. On planet at the time, on April 29th, [[3100]] the Sixth Valkyries would scramble to aid the ''[[Ursa Major]]''. However, the Sixth was unable to come to aid of the warship, where it would be destroyed be combine fire from all four vessels, taking two with them.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 35-36 The Fall - Naval Battle of Rasalhague - Wave 3 - Sixth Valkyries are noted being assigned to Rasalhague during the naval engagement between the Urasa Major and entire Draconis Combine's warship fleet.</ref> |
====Late Republic Era==== | ====Late Republic Era==== | ||
| − | By the mid-thirty-second century the Clusters of Valkyrie Galaxy had been reassigned, and no longer served as escorts for the ''Rasalhague''; instead, each was assigned to the defense of a major world, with the Second assigned to Alshain and the sixth to [[Rasalhague]]. Each Cluster had been rebuilt to one hundred and fifty aerospace fighters, and Valkyrie Galaxy had been augmented by the addition of four ''[[Aesir (DropShip | + | By the mid-thirty-second century the Clusters of Valkyrie Galaxy had been reassigned, and no longer served as escorts for the ''Rasalhague''; instead, each was assigned to the defense of a major world, with the Second assigned to Alshain and the sixth to [[Rasalhague]]. Each Cluster had been rebuilt to one hundred and fifty aerospace fighters, and Valkyrie Galaxy had been augmented by the addition of four ''[[Aesir (DropShip)|Aesir]]''-class DropShips - the ''[[Balder]]'', ''[[Gefjun]]'', ''[[Syn]]'' and ''[[Var]]'' - which had been split between the two Clusters to give each the ability to rove throughout their assigned systems with heavy support.<ref name="FM:3145p163">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 163, "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> |
Valkyrie Galaxy became the heart of the tactical and strategic aerospace doctrine developed by the [[Rasalhague Dominion]]; although the two Clusters were operating in largely defensive roles, assignment to either Cluster was viewed as a prestige position, and as a consequence Valkyrie had become both a billet for elite pilots closing on retirement and a form of finishing school for ''[[ristar]]s''. As a consequence, Valkyrie was a potent mix of ambition and experience, with young pilots rotating out of Valkyrie to spread the benefits of the experience and wisdom gained during a tour in Valkyrie Galaxy to the other aerospace units dotted throughout the Dominion. The aerospace manufacturers at the Tseng Facility and at [[Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe Enterprises]] were well aware of the influence and experience Valkyrie Galaxy embodied and forged close links with the Galaxy, with many retiring warriors being offered consulting positions with one or other company.<ref name="FM:3145p163"/> | Valkyrie Galaxy became the heart of the tactical and strategic aerospace doctrine developed by the [[Rasalhague Dominion]]; although the two Clusters were operating in largely defensive roles, assignment to either Cluster was viewed as a prestige position, and as a consequence Valkyrie had become both a billet for elite pilots closing on retirement and a form of finishing school for ''[[ristar]]s''. As a consequence, Valkyrie was a potent mix of ambition and experience, with young pilots rotating out of Valkyrie to spread the benefits of the experience and wisdom gained during a tour in Valkyrie Galaxy to the other aerospace units dotted throughout the Dominion. The aerospace manufacturers at the Tseng Facility and at [[Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe Enterprises]] were well aware of the influence and experience Valkyrie Galaxy embodied and forged close links with the Galaxy, with many retiring warriors being offered consulting positions with one or other company.<ref name="FM:3145p163"/> | ||
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===Other Officers=== | ===Other Officers=== | ||
| − | * Galaxy Commander Ven Devon's aide was [[Star Colonel]] [[Ali Bourjon]].<ref name="FM:3085p128">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 128 | + | * Galaxy Commander Ven Devon's aide was [[Star Colonel]] [[Ali Bourjon]].<ref name="FM:3085p128">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 128, "Valkyrie Galaxy"</ref> |
| − | * Galaxy Commander Willfon Bourjon's aide was Star Colonel [[Ingeborg]].<ref name=FM:3145p172>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 172 | + | * Galaxy Commander Willfon Bourjon's aide was Star Colonel [[Ingeborg]].<ref name=FM:3145p172>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 172, "Clan Force Deployments - Rasalhague Dominion"</ref> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | ===3079=== | + | === 3079 === |
* [[2nd Valkyrie (Clan Ghost Bear)|Second Valkyrie Cluster]]<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> | * [[2nd Valkyrie (Clan Ghost Bear)|Second Valkyrie Cluster]]<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> | ||
* [[6th Valkyrie (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sixth Valkyrie Cluster]]<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> | * [[6th Valkyrie (Clan Ghost Bear)|Sixth Valkyrie Cluster]]<ref name="FR:Cp11"/> | ||
| − | ===3085=== | + | === 3085 === |
* Second Valkyrie Cluster<ref name="FM:3085p128"/> | * Second Valkyrie Cluster<ref name="FM:3085p128"/> | ||
* Sixth Valkyrie Cluster<ref name="FM:3085p128"/> | * Sixth Valkyrie Cluster<ref name="FM:3085p128"/> | ||