Field Manual Wolverine 0.4 Preview Release

Field Manual
Wolverine
Revision 0.4
Preview Release
Author/Editor's Note: As a preview release, please be aware that there will be formatting errors
and missing sections. I am aware of these, so please do not report them. I still have thick stack of
notes to incorporate into this book. And a LOT of names and skills to randomly generate.
A Fan Work
Written And Edited By
Dylan Myers
Operating Under The Aliases
Ralgith t'Mayasara Of Mordel's Bar & Grill
And
Erian Hendvarden of Shrike Heavy Industries
Readers should note that this fan work, while laid out along the general lines of the official Field
Manuals, will also be different in many respects. Taking a page from the Jade Falcon and Wolf source
books it will give very detailed information on each military unit. I would also like to note that there
will be very little artwork in the first edition of this work, as I am not an artist. If anyone would like to
contribute art for use in future revisions/editions of this book, or would just like to comment, you can
email me at [email protected]
Thank You
The Trials of Fate
Nadir Jump Point
Haven, Wolverine Space
09:30 Local, 06:15 TST
6 January 3063
As the missiles impact the hull; the only thought to
cross Galaxy Admiral Thalia Sogoku's mind was that little
has changed in the time since her clan was driven from their
homes during a trial of annihilation waged by the other
clans. This nightmare of life could only be one human
trying to kill another. Yet despite impacts and explosions
against the starboard bow, Thalia felt hope. Her clan had
decided to join with the Inner Sphere and the rebuilt Star
League, as the Nova Cats had done before them.
Of course, there was an added difficulty, officially
her clan no longer existed. Thus, when the Khans presented
themselves before the Star League Council and revealed
their home worlds and other information, it managed to fall
into the hands of Khan Vladimir Ward of Clan Wolf. In a
righteous fury the Wolves attacked, with Clans Ghost Bear
and Jade Falcon coming immediately after. So far the battle
had been contained away from the worlds surfaces by the
far superior navy of the Wolverines. With only three home
worlds to defend and a Navy to rival that of a nation of 200
worlds it is no wonder they were able to hold back the other
three Clans.
Aboard her flagship, the Gulo, lead battleship of
her class, the Admiral's thoughts are interrupted by the
holotank emitting a bright flare as another ship disintegrated
under a withering barrage of concentrated fire. This time it
is one of her own, the Whirlwind class destroyer Jackboot.
Ordering her other Gulo class ship, the Jarfr, to intercept
the Wolf heavy cruiser that is attempting to take advantage
of the gap in coverage left by the failed destroyer she once
again puts her full concentration into the fight.
In the holotank a pair of Literature Class light
cruisers, the Homer and the Sir Thomas Mallory, and the
Cameron Class heavy cruiser Cameron's Legacy, converge
upon a Wolf battleship and fire everything that can be
brought to bear. Succeeding in crippling the larger ship,
they do not however escape unscathed. The battleship pours
forth a broadside against the Mallory as it dives past on full
thrust. A burst from a naval grade autocannon tears a gaping
hole in her amidships port; releasing a gout of atmosphere
and causing great internal damage. The Mallory's drive
flares flicker and then quit altogether for a few moments.
When they are re-lit, she proceeds under noticeably less
power.
The Vortex Class heavy cruiser Red Lightning
moves off to intercept a Jade Falcon aerospace fighter wing
attempting to bypass the heavy blockade. She launches her
full complement of fighters, as do both of her carrier
dropships and both of her assault dropships which also
launch for the interception.
The Lonestar State, a Texas Class battleship
recovered during Operation “Recovery Blue” vents
atmosphere and breaks in half under a hail of fire from the
the apparent Wolf flagship. Thalia is saddened by this loss
of a ship surviving since the original Star League. It has
served her well though, accounting for two Wolf cruisers
and a destroyer before becoming a casualty herself. Issuing
orders to send the Rescue & Recovery ships in to take care
of any survivors trapped in the two pieces of the former
pride of the world Alamo, she pushes her mourning for the
crew to the back of her mind, to be dealt with at a more
appropriate time.
Ordering her comm tech to signal the planet,
Haven, she briefs planetary command on the current
situation and her estimation that this time the Wolves would
succeed in breaking her lines and landing on the planet. As
saKhan William Hennesy acknowledges and signs off she
can see the rest of the command center crew begin
repositioning the 3 galaxies currently posted to Haven in
response to the moment.
Mere seconds after turning back to the holotank to
order the tightening of her own lines and a slow withdrawal
back nearer the planet; all her grief and hope is ended as a
heavy naval gauss slug rips through the bridge and a large
sheet of bulkhead is sheared off; slicing her in half. She is
the lucky one, as many cannot escape into the corridors
before the bulkhead doors automatically close; and thus die
of asphyxiation in the cold dead of space.
Introduction
Khan Alyssa Charikov
Herein you will find our most current and up to date unit rosters, significant points in our history (which you no
doubt are already aware of), and a brief on the current state of affairs. I hope this will of be of use to you in planning our
campaign against the Steel Wolves.
First presented is the historical data I spoke of. In this section you will find the dossiers of the prominent figures in
our past; the true information, not the aggrandized version for The Remembrance. It is vital that you know the truth of many
things that have traditionally been left only in the historical annals I keep as Loremaster.
In the following section I give a brief on all current affairs, and the affects they have on the Wolverines. This
includes our dealings with the new Star League as well as with each individual House and Nation. I have included here
many of the classified covert contacts we have had with the Inner Sphere during our hiatus here in The Gulo's Burrow.
The third section I have devoted to the current status of our units assigned to the Star League Defense Force. As
you are aware, we must keep enough units back from the front lines with the Wolves to replace the units rotating home from
duty with the SLDF. I recommend giving those returning units a minimum of three months R & R before sending them into
the battle with the Wolves. However we will proceed in whatever manner you decide fits the situation best.
The fourth, and most lengthy section, of this document is that which describes our complete table of organization
and equipment. Following the practice of the Star League Member States, I have presented this section as they do, by
Galaxy then broken down. I have included in this section a full readiness report on our naval assets as well, though after the
Battle of Nine Days, I fear this data is not promising.
In addition to the details of our current state of readiness I have done some research into our current production
capabilities. This makes up the fifth and final section of this document. I have included the new designs our lower castes are
building, and some technical specifications for a few prototype mechs for your approval. We all know how important these
new designs will be to the fate of our clan. Of utmost importance are the new stealth naval vessels, and while you have
already approved production only two have been completed. Four more hulls are under construction, but it will be months
before we see them launched. Interestingly enough these designs are being called Submarines, or The Silent Service by the
yard crews; an honorarium to the way they perform much the same as true submarines did in the Terran blue water navy of
the 20th and 21st centuries.
Loremaster Kazuo Xeverian
11 January 3063
The Wolverine's Descent
During the time of trials, when we were judged in
jealousy by our fellows, our foreseeing Khans chose to
banish us from the haven of Kerensky. In this way we have
come to our new homes far across space. Here, at Haven,
Alamo, and Longing we have waited these many years.
Having little contact with the Inner Sphere and the
other clans we have thrived here in this new home. With the
addition of Holdfast and Stormwinds as well as a small host
of eleven other protectorate worlds as yet unnamed. These
worlds also as yet hidden; even though we have revealed
ourselves. In these ways we have become strong. Our
contacts within the other clans have continued to send us
valuable technological data; as well as keeping us informed
as to the intentions of the other clans. In this way we have
remained hidden, yet also aware.
At the same time our warriors who have traveled
into the Inner Sphere and posed as mercenary bands have
also learned and reported much. Reporting to us on new
technological advancements, political status, and military
strengths. For long we have waited and watched for what
has so recently occurred. And now our patience is rewarded,
for we are once again Star League.
Escape From Our Fellows
When we were cast out of our homes in 2823 and
told to flee while many of our warriors stayed behind to
cover our escape, we were weak. But not impotent. The
cluster of Widowmaker that discovered and challenged us
during our withdrawal was slaughtered utterly. And again
when sighted by a Wolf destroyer 3 jumps into our journey,
our warships took no pity and had no mercy. Thus we
escaped. Thus we survived.
Making our way around the edge of the Inner
Sphere seeking a new home, we realized we would never
make it to any place where we could settle down unless we
had more supplies. Thus, we raided into the space
controlled by House Kurita, where we were nearest to the
Inner Sphere.
During the last of these raids, we released political
prisoners in exchange for their vows to join us. These
persons became a part of our clan, but were not truly
accepted until they proved their worth in battle, or became
members of other castes. Many of them succeeded in their
testing to become warriors. In this way we have
strengthened ourselves. As part of these trials we have
established new Blood Names.
Recovery Blue
As part of our quest for self reliance and safety,
2827 saw the sending of three of our Warships, and a half
dozen transports carrying those among us with training in
the operation of jumpships and warships that could be
spared jumped into the very heart of the Inner Sphere, a
mere 17 light years below Terra on the galactic plane. Here,
as had been hoped, a Star League cache of decommissioned
ships awaited. Within a month our technicians had restored
seven warships, eight dropships, and three jumpships.
These warships, the Cameron Class Cameron's
Legacy and First Lord's Remembrance, the Texas Class
Lonestar State, the Lola III Class Dedication, Triumph,
Honor, and Courage became the core of our new fleet.
The recovered jumpships, the Star Lord class
Richard, the Monolith class Heart's Requiem, and the
Invader class To Seek To Find, and the dropships, of which
there were three Overlord class and eight Union class,
greatly expanded our transport capabilities. This allowed us
to spread out from the cramped confines we had occupied
these many months. It also allowed the bringing in of our
mechs from where they had been strapped to the exteriors
of the ships where we had stored them when we did not
have enough room.
With this new bounty, we once again set sail in
search of our new homes. Homes we at last found in the
form of three planets in systems close enough together, and
rich in both native plant and wildlife as well as natural
resources. Not to be counted second to the fact that all three
were habitable by humans.
Yet as we explored these systems, we discovered to
our great bounty that the asteroid belt in the system we have
chosen to call Haven is rich in metals and other natural
resources needed to construct the implements of war. Of our
defense we were now assured.
Growing Pains
Not having joined Kerensky's great Exodus, and
not having lived as part of Clan Society, many of those who
joined us from Kurita space began having problems with the
way of our lives. In late 2828 this led to the first and only
Wolverine civil war.
During the war, which was post completion
declared a trial of grievance, these freeborn warriors won
the right of equality with trueborns. This brought about a
great reorganization of both thought and act within the Clan.
In this way we were the first clan to truly integrate both
freeborn and trueborn into a single society without strife
and jealousy.
It was around this time also that a ship from the
Inner Sphere appeared at the Nadir jump point of the Alamo
system. It jumped out on Lithium Fusion batteries less than
an hour later. As we had not yet built the space station that
is there today, and no warships were patrolling that far out.
We remained undiscovered since it did not wait long
enough for long range scan data to reach it. It must have
been one of the last Lithium Fusion ships left to the Inner
Sphere nations.
Still, this incident created fear and caused the great
expansion of both our fleet and space station and satellite
defenses. By 2904 our navy had reached a peak of 33 light
warships and 17 heavy warships.
This peak remained until Wolf's Dragoons entered
the Inner Sphere as mercenaries. Knowing the origin of the
Dragoons; we once again began building Warships. Upon
the date of our rejoining the Star League our navy
numbered 52 light warships and 26 heavy warships.
Attack, Despair, And The Nine Days
During nine hellish days of combat in the space
surrounding our planets this fleet sold itself dearly and
proved its worth. Preventing any Wolf, Falcon, or Ghost
Bear ships from reaching planet fall. As was agreed on in
the batchall, once troops from any attacking clan made
planet fall the battle in space was over. The outcome of
which to be decided by the warriors on the ground.
Those nine days saw the loss of many ships, and
our beloved Admiral Thalia. Many lives were lost, and
much matériel, but once again our Warriors proved their
worth.
Also proven in this time was the genius of our
Scientist and Technician classes, as the new Warship
designs commissioned after Wolf's Dragoons' appearance in
the Inner Sphere proved their mettle beyond doubt. Among
these the Erebus class Battleship. The Erebus and her sisters
the Hades and the Styx all survived the Nine Days with
excellent battle records; though both the Erebus and the
Styx were laid up in dry dock for almost a year afterward.
Another design that stood out during this time was
the Literature class light cruiser. Having 20 of these in
service at the start of The Nine Days; only fourteen
survived. Five of which will spend a long time in dry dock,
and another three of which are likely to be scrapped due to
overwhelming damage. However, the reason for this is that
these ships held the line. Oft times facing the fire of Battle
Cruisers and even Battleships. Never intended for such hard
usage, they never the less performed admirably.
The losses suffered during the hell of the Nine
Days are staggering. A total of 19 Warships destroyed
outright. Another 7 damaged so severely they are either
consigned to scrap or likely will be. There are also 13 ships
in dry dock or moored nearby awaiting their turn. Many of
the ships requiring dry dock time will be there for 9 months
to a year. We also sustained serious damage to Haven's
Nadir point station, which of course means we've lost the
use of the dry dock facilities that were damaged there.
I fear the worst damage however was to our
asteroid facilities. A dozen or so of our mining projects were
summarily destroyed by the two Ghost Bear destroyers that
descended upon the belt. Four of the seven ore processing
stations were also destroyed by the Ghost Bear ships. The
drop in our production capabilities here at Haven is not
quite made up for by the new facilities coming on line in
Stormwinds.
The Holdfast space yards will hopefully be fully up
and running by the end of March as well. This will restore
our Warship production to greater than it was prior to our
joining the new Star League and the subsequent attacks. As
you know this is where the Pulsar, Quasar, and their 4
sisters still under construction reside. Hopefully these new
stealth Warships will be worth their cost.
Affairs of State
The Star League
When we rejoined the Star League after it's rebirth,
we agreed to devote a significant portion of our own
military resources to the SLDF. We also agreed to a political
alliance that put our Clan on the same level as the five Great
Houses. This includes a place on the Council, with the
caveat that either our Khan or saKhan can represent our
seat.
The military terms of our alliance require we have
a minimum of 15% and a maximum of 25% of our units in
service with the SLDF. We currently, due to the ongoing
war with the Steel Wolves, are only barely meeting the
minimum.
The 331st Royal BattleMech Galaxy is serving in
full. As is the 4th Naval Star, and the 11th Strike Cluster. The
7th Assault Cluster and 3rd Strike Clusters are both enroute
as well; placing over half, with the 11th Strike Cluster, of the
12th BattleMech Galaxy in SLDF service as well. As you are
aware, it is our intention to have the entire 12th in service by
the end of the year.
Federated Commonwealth
The Federated Commonwealth, under the rule of
Victor Steiner-Davion, is our closest ally politically. Victor
is accepting and open minded about our people, and judges
us by our actions. In this, as well as his military record, we
have found a great respect for him.
Victor has allowed us a favored trade status equal
to that of any of the Great Houses for so long as we
maintain our allegiance to the reborn Star League. In this, it
is my belief that he knows we will never forgo our oath of
fealty to the office of the First Lord.
Victor also shows us great honor in the trust he has
shown us by allowing our Warships free passage in his
realm. No other Great House has allowed us this freedom
unless the ship is in SLDF service at the time. The other
Houses and even the Periphery States require our ships to
be escorted at all times while in their space.
Lyran Alliance
The Lyran Alliance under Peter Steiner-Davion is
our most staunch supporter after Victor's Federated
Commonwealth. We're unsure if this is due to the familial
relationship with Victor, or due to Peter's honest opinions of
us. Regardless of the reasoning, Peter has been almost as
good to us as Victor has; though without the warmth of
Victors embassy.
Our trade relations with the Alliance are a matter of
some contention among factions within the Clan, as many
feel we're trading too much of our military technology with
them. As I have made you aware on previous occasions, I
share this opinion. Our more advanced technology and
innovative designs give our forces an edge that we would
do well to keep in the event of betrayal.
In terms of military agreements between the
Alliance and our Clan, Peter has been gracious, but without
giving us an open door to his realm. He requires all
Wolverine forces in his realm to be escorted at all times.
However the escorts assigned are often minor Warships,
showing a fairly high level of trust.
Draconis Combine
Due to the history between ourselves and the
Combine, it is surprising that they are not hostile towards
us. While not exactly warm, our relationship with the
Dragon is cordial enough.
Despite the current higher levels of personal
freedom for Combine citizens under the rule of Theodore
Kurita, and the trade with other realms it has brought about,
we have very little trade with his realm. There isn't a lot of
interest on either side in the others' goods; with the
exception of Combine made swords. This is fascinating
considering how much of our own Clan is descended from
the Kurita refugees we took on during our survival raids.
Militarily the Combine is very strict. They require
a full task force escort for any of our Warships, and a
minimum of a heavy cruiser in escort of any military
transports. Considering the past though, this isn't all that
unreasonable.
I would also note that we have many discreet
contacts with Combine Citizens via the families of those
whom we rescued from prison during our journey here.
These secret contacts are responsible for much of our
knowledge of the Combine, including the designs for the
Tora (Wolf Trap) BattleMech.
Free Worlds League
Capellan Confederation
Periphery States
ComStar
ComStar has made the most inroads into our
society. Once we revealed ourselves, they immediately sent
several exploration vessels to visit us. Their first
ambassador worked closely with us to secure HPG access to
the Inner Sphere via ComStar controlled HPG stations in
the Draconis Combine and Federated Commonwealth.
Com Guard troops have also visited, to test
themselves against us in training battles. These martial
competitions have lead us to an understanding that not
everything in the Inner Sphere is as it seemed during our
isolation. In fact, many of the traditions we held most dear
are carried on by ComStar, and also by many others such as
the Eridani Light Horse.
Word of Blake
We have no current relations with the Word of
Blake. Their cowardly betrayal and backstabbing theft of
Terra from ComStar has made them anathema to us. Our
warriors cannot countenance such betrayal and thus wish to
make war upon the Blakists. Obviously this, if it comes to
pass, will have to wait until we defeat the Steel Wolves.
Wolf's Dragoons
With their Clan origins, and then full integration
into Inner Sphere society, the Dragoons understand our
position better than any except perhaps the Nova Cats.
It is worth noting that the Dragoons have had
contact with several of our Warriors as we used the guise of
Mercenaries to scout the Inner Sphere during out long exile.
Whether true or not, some say that Jamie Wolf suspected
some of the units we sent to be exactly what they were. In
my mind there is no doubt, as he is a very perceptive man.
Other States and Worthy Entities
While our dealings with them have been limited,
we have found many of the more powerful independent
mercenary units to have honor and strength. Among these
are the Kell Hounds, Blue Star Irregulars, and more.
The Eridani Light Horse has proven to be a large
boon in helping us integrate with the new SLDF. The Light
Horse, sharing our old SLDF origins, has proven to be a
most interesting ally and source of information as well.
Of other note, several of the independent worlds in
the so called Chaos March have welcomed us with fairly
open minded understanding. Many have proven interested
in trade with far less reservation or restriction than the Great
Houses.
The St. Ives Compact has thus far followed the
lead of the Federated Commonwealth. They have opened up
lines of trade and negotiation with us. Of most interest to us,
is the few examples they have of the Capellan Yu Huang
BattleMech. A well thought out design, and one our
technician caste is very interested in adapting with Clan
technology.
Clan Steel Wolf
As they traditionally have been, the Wolves are our
enemies. Participating in, and in fact having been the
strongest supporter of, the attacks upon us since our
revelation of our existence.
Pouncing with typical ruthlessness and ferocity,
they had begun attacking even before bringing the
knowledge of our survival before the other Khans. Khan
Vladimir Ward still claims the right to destroy us as the sole
province of his clan. However, since they had their chance
and failed, many of the other Khans agree that it is up to
each individual Clan how to handle our existence.
Despite the decision of the other Khans in the
Grand Council to leave this as a matter for each individual
Clan, we ourselves have acknowledged the Wolves' right to
finish their Trial of Annihilation against us. For this reason
we have asked the Star League powers not to interfere in
any actions between our troops and those of the Wolves,
unless those of our troops are serving under SLDF colors.
This choice on our part will hopefully show the other Clans
that we are not to be destroyed. It is doubtful, but one can
hope.
Clan Jade Falcon
We have always maintained back channel contact
with the scientist and technician castes of the Jade Falcons,
however that does not translate into good relations with the
Warrior caste. In point of fact, it is felt that if the knowledge
of our interactions with their lower castes were to come to
light, the Falcon Warriors would take some action against
them.
Having fared so poorly against us during the Nine
Days, the Falcons have withdrawn from our space. They
however have declared us dezgra, and any of our units who
have incidental contact with a Falcon unit will likely have
to face combat. This is not currently a concern, the Falcons
being on the far side of the Inner Sphere from our holdings.
The Ghost Bear Dominion
During the Nine Days, the Ghost Bear ships fought
the hardest, and caused the most damage. It is unknown
what we have done to earn the Bears' ire, other than perhaps
existing.
Tensions have calmed between us since, but the
situation with them is the same as the Jade Falcons. The
Bears however, are more of a problem, being much closer to
our space.
Clan Star Adder
Too preoccupied with their consolidation of the
Burrock holdings; we have yet to have many dealings with
the Star Adders. They have not thus far proven openly
hostile. Time will tell what the final result will be.
Clan Diamond Shark
Curiously, the Diamond Sharks have welcomed us
with fairly open arms. They have voiced the belief that
since we survived the Wolf attempt at annihilation, we have
proven ourselves worthy.
This acceptance of our continued survival is not
without its limitations however, as the Sharks will not go
against the Grand Council in this.
Clan Blood Spirit
The Blood Spirits have thus far proven to be too
wrapped up in their attacks on the Star Adders and Ghost
Bears to pay much attention our way. Yet, if they ever cease
to be distracted we can expect them to come after us with
everything they can field. Hopefully they will be kept
occupied for much time to come, as we must still prosecute
the war with the Steel Wolves.
even more vociferous about it than the Wolves. We suspect
this is a result of the defeats we handed them during the
Nine Days.
Clan Hell's Horses
Clan Goliath Scorpion
Allying themselves with the Steel Wolves, the
predominantly Warden Hell's Horses are divided on the
issue of whether or not to take action against us. So far they
have refrained, other than a Galaxy of troops under Clan
Wolf's banner during the Nine Days.
The Vipers have been quite smug in telling the
other Clans “I Told You So” in regards to our surviving the
Trial of Annihilation when we left the Clan homeworlds.
This attitude however has not enamored them to the rest of
the Grand Council.
So far the Vipers seem inclined to stay out of our
way. This likely has more to do with the weakness of their
Touman than any desire to see us continue to exist. The
Falcon's continue to breath down their necks, and the Vipers
do not have the forces to spare in attacking us.
The Goliath Scorpions have not attacked us as we
had expected. The traditional enmity in which they hold us
for denying Nicholas Kerensky's will should have had them
frothing at the mouth to attack us. This has many among our
Leadership worried.
Even more worrisome is the disappearance of
several Scorpion Clusters. Enough to account for two
Galaxy's worth of troops. We can only suspect that these
troops are headed our way, despite the silence of the
Scorpions in the Grand Council and their conspicuous lack
absence during the Nine Days.
If we are truly their objective, we are right to
worry. Without knowing where they will strike, they may
catch some of our forces unawares and crush them. This
possibility is the reason for the Stormhold mechworks'
production increase. We need more second line garrison
units, especially among our hidden planets.
Clan Fire Mandrill
Clan Snow Raven
Clan Steel Viper
Despite the Crusader control of the Khanship, the
Fire Mandrill Kindraas are still too divided to act as a
cohesive unit. They have voiced their dislike of our
continued existence, however they have not contributed to
the campaign to finish our annihilation in any material
manner.
Still, their support of the Steel Wolves, Jade
Falcons, and Ghost Bears in the Grand Council does not
bode well for the vote to finish our annihilation by attacks
from many of the clans.
Clan Cloud Cobra
Following the lead of the Star Adders, the Cloud
Cobras have thus far ignored us. I fear the day will come
however, when both the Cobras and the Adders decide that
we are a blight that needs to be removed from the honor of
the rest of the Clans.
Clan Coyote
The Coyotes have sent a large portion of their
forces against us under the command of the Steel Wolves.
Facing our troops they fought with utter tenacity and
cunning. However, they lacked the combat experience of
the Wolves, and could not acquit themselves with near the
performance of their greater brethren.
Voting in the Grand Council for our outright
annihilation by the Clans as a whole, the Coyotes have been
While not openly hostile at this time, the Raven's
have none the less made angry noises about our Warship
fleet. They claim that much of the technology we use was
developed by their scientists. While this is true, our having
acquired it from the Jade Falcon and Smoke Jaguar
scientists, we are unsure what the Raven's intend to do
about it.
Some reports indicate that many among the Raven
Warriors are pushing for a trial of possession for some of
our designs, as a way to regain their footing as the strongest
Naval power amongst the Clans. Nothing has yet developed
as a result of this talk.
Clan Ice Hellion
Being so weak, the Ice Hellions have refrained
from attacking despite their strong arguments at the Grand
Council for our annihilation to begin again. The jealousy of
the Hellions continues to this day. Of course, as usual, they
are all boast and no action.
Clan Wolf in Exile
Since Clan Wolf in Exile has also become part of
the Inner Sphere in a way, they have accepted us without
reservation. We openly trade with the Exiled, and a Wolf in
Exile unit blocked a Steel Wolf unit from attacking the 11th
Strike Cluster when it arrived in the Inner Sphere for SLDF
duty. This, if nothing else, has earned them the trust of our
Warriors.
The SLDF, and Our Participation
331st Royal BattleMech Galaxy
The 331st Royal BattleMech Galaxy, recreated to
honor the historical 331st Royal BattleMech Regiment of the
original Star League, is our premier SLDF unit. This Galaxy
will always be part of our contribution to the new SLDF. It
has no other purpose in our Touman. The 331st is comprised
of the 7th and 19th Strike Clusters, the 37th Assault Cluster,
the 14th AeroSpace Trinary, and the 2nd Elemental Trinary.
Also attached to the 331st at this time are the 9th Transport
Command, and the 4th Naval Star.
The 331st, from the 19th Strike Cluster, includes two
“Raider” Trinaries. These trinaries served during our
isolation as units designed for raiding the Inner Sphere
disguised as Pirates in order to garner supplies we needed to
survive. While they have retained the name, they no longer
serve in such a purpose. Instead they now serve as shock
troops, fielding mostly light and medium mechs.
11th Strike Cluster
A part of the 12th BattleMech Galaxy, the 11th
Strike, a rarity among our Clusters, in that it has several
Trinaries that have seen combat prior to our revelation to
the Star League. These Trinaries served to protect our
outpost on a lifeless world inside the Draconis Combine
when a DCMS military transport discovered the outpost
during a routine drive charge.
Fielding some of our most advanced designs at the
time, the Alpha and Beta Trinaries executed a bold
counterattack on the DCMS battalion that dropped on
world. This action allowed these the 11th 's AeroSpace
trinary to disable the ship and capture it as isorla. Upon the
loss of their transport, and accepting our generous terms, the
DCMS commander surrendered to us honorably. Many of
his troops still serve as bondsmen today.
7th Assault Cluster & 3rd Strike Cluster - En
Route
As with the 11th Strike Cluster, these two Clusters
are part of the 12th BattleMech Galaxy. Currently En Route
to an SLDF posting on the Jade Falcon border, we are
hoping to follow up with the other four Clusters in the 12th
within the year.
Naval Assets
In addition to the 4th Naval Star attached to the
331 , we have placed a total of 5 ships in SLDF service.
These are the Vortex Class Deep Six, Cerulean Class Dark
Watch, Literature Class Roger Zalazny and C. S. Forester,
and the Perdition Class Purgatory; all members of the 2nd
Naval Cluster.
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The Future
It is our intention, once the war with the Steel
Wolves is completed, to assign the rest of the 12th
BattleMech Galaxy and all of the 39th GCT to SLDF service
as well.
In addition to our Mech, AeroSpace, Elemental,
and Vehicle forces, it is our plan to also include more Naval
Assets as well. Due to the heavy losses and damage
sustained during the Nine Days, the SLDF has given us
temporary leave to short our force agreement until such
time as more of our ships can be repaired and put back into
effective service.
Full Unit Rosters
Wolverine Keshik
kaKahn: Khan Alyssa Charikov
saKhan: Khan William Hennesy
Unit Status: Elite
Unit Insignia: A Wolverine's head chewing on a battlemech
Keshik Command Star
saKhan William Hennesy, Elite, Gulo
MechWarrior Justin, Veteran, Ebon Jaguar W
MechWarrior Angelica Washitas, Elite, Timber Wolf A
MechWarrior Harold, Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior Jasmine, Elite, Summoner Prime
Trinary Alpha
1st Star
Star Colonel Ezra Aamodt, Elite, Mad Dog C
MechWarrior Viktor Robertson, Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior Alexander, Elite, Hellbringer Prime
MechWarrior Kevin Fallstaff, Elite, Mad Dog A
MechWarrior Tomas Rayson, Elite, Tar Weasel Prime
2nd Star
Star Commander Jeffery Whitfield, Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior Henry, Elite, Porthos
MechWarrior Amalia, Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior Wilhelm, Elite, Enflame
MechWarrior Jacobina, Elite, Tar Weasel
3rd Star
Star Commander Elizabeth Myers, Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior Ella, Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior Zara, Elite, Wolf Trap CW
MechWarrior Darla, Elite, Shadow Cat A
MechWarrior Olga, Elite, Nova A
Trinary Beta
1st Star
Star Captain Evan Hirohito, Elite, Gulo
MechWarrior Andrea Hirohito, Elite, Warhawk C
MechWarrior Theodor, Elite, Gulo
MechWarrior Rórdán, Elite, Dire Wolf B
MechWarrior Herman, Elite, Highlander CW
2nd Star
Star Commander Timothy Kosh, Elite, Gulo
MechWarrior Hans, Elite, Gulo
MechWarrior Tatjana, Elite, Warhawk Prime
MechWarrior Asta, Elite, Crockett CW
MechWarrior Ethan, Elite, Dire Wolf B
3rd Star
Star Commander Eric Matsunaka, Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior Ida, Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior Eden, Elite, Black Knight CW
MechWarrior Emilia, Elite, Hellbringer B
MechWarrior Shinju, Elite, Guillotine CW
Binary Charlie
1st Star
Star Captain David Clemence, Elite, Ebon Jaguar W
MechWarrior Sandu, Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior Montana, Elite, Shadow Cat A
MechWarrior Finn, Elite, Enflame
MechWarrior Seren, Elite, Tar Weasel
2nd Star
Star Commander Donald Kharlan, Elite, Shadow Cat A
MechWarrior Gia Tatsuki, Elite, Wiccan CW
MechWarrior Tyreek, Elite, Hyena
MechWarrior Maryam, Elite, Shadow Cat A
MechWarrior Sampson, Elite, Winchester
Binary Delta (AeroSpace)
1st Star
Star Captain Wesley Jeannet, Elite, Hornet
Pilot Monroe Sogoku, Elite, Hornet
Pilot Brutus, Elite, Hornet
Pilot Manda, Elite, Hornet
Pilot Morgan Hollister, Elite, Hornet
Pilot Cassarah, Elite, Hornet
Pilot Kristóf, Elite, Hornet
Pilot Modeste, Elite, Hornet
Pilot Veronika Hammerick, Elite, Hornet
Pilot Charlton, Elite, Hornet
2nd Star
Star Commander Susan Mann, Elite, Bear Cat
Pilot Benton Mann, Elite, Bear Cat
Pilot Naira, Elite, Bear Cat
Pilot Elias, Elite, Bear Cat
Pilot Sergey, Elite, Bear Cat
Pilot Alisa, Elite, Bear Cat
Pilot Siana, Elite, Bear Cat
Pilot Pich Bremman, Elite, Bear Cat
Pilot Sophie Sobral, Elite, Bear Cat
Pilot Solange, Elite, Bear Cat
12th BattleMech Galaxy
Unit Status: Veteran
Unit Identification: A Wolverine crouching atop a blood
red boulder
Galaxy Command Star
Galaxy Commander Emily McEvedy, Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior Llewelyn, Veteran, Lancelot LNC25-01
MechWarrior Leyla Nikishina, Veteran, Ebon Jaguar B
MechWarrior Gabrijela Thomlinson, Elite, Timber Wolf D
MechWarrior Natille, Veteran, Wolverine CW
th
11 Strike Cluster
Commander: Star Colonel Gratia Benedict
Unit Status: Elite
Unit Identification: The Galaxy insignia with a golden
Katana clutched in the Wolverine's teeth
Trinary Alpha
1st Star
Star Colonel Gratia Benedict, Elite, Winchester
MechWarrior Wojtek, Elite, Mongoose MON-66
MechWarrior Bertha, Elite, Hyena
MechWarrior Thorborg, Elite, Porthos
MechWarrior Darius, Elite, Tar Weasel
MechWarrior Valerija, Elite, Ebon Jaguar B
MechWarrior Kristen Sogoku, Elite, Highlander CW
3rd Star
Star Commander Alberta, Elite, Cauldrom-Born W
MechWarrior Lizaveta, Elite, Mad Dog A
MechWarrior Berit, Elite, Summoner Prime
MechWarrior Kelvin, Elite, Gulo
MechWarrior Evaristo, Elite, King Crab CW
Trinary Delta
1st Star
Star Captain Stanislava Charikov, Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior Tihana, Elite, Enflame
MechWarrior Pavlina Kumar, Elite, Rook CW
MechWarrior Nikolas, Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior Kimberlyn Sergent, Elite, Ebon Jaguar B
2nd Star
Star Commander Jeanette Callahan, Elite, Ebon Jaguar B
MechWarrior Giuditta, Elite, Ebon Jaguar B
MechWarrior Toria, Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior Haywood, Elite, Ebon Jaguar W
MechWarrior Audra, Elite, Mad Dog C
3rd Star
2nd Star
Star Commander Keara Jeannet, Elite, Tar Weasel
MechWarrior Vincent, Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior Bret, Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior Eluf, Elite, Porthos
MechWarrior Hildegard, Elite, Mad Dog A
Star Commander Sherlock Xeverian, Elite, Enflame
MechWarrior Rosaleen, Elite, Timber Wolf D
MechWarrior Thurayya, Elite, Mad Dog A
MechWarrior Anna, Elite, Gulo
MechWarrior Sabine, Elite, Warhawk A
3rd Star
Star Commander Caroline Ebon, Elite, Cauldrom-Born W
MechWarrior Pavel Charikov, Elite, Timber Wolf D
MechWarrior Andelko, Elite, Summoner Prime
MechWarrior Sarina Artemev, Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior Felicyta, Elite, Ebon Jaguar B
Trinary Epsilon
SuperNova Trinary Beta
2nd Star
Star Commander , Elite, Cauldrom-Born W
MechWarrior , Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior , Elite, Mad Dog A
MechWarrior , Elite, Cauldrom-Born W
MechWarrior , Elite, Timber Wolf A
1st Star
Star Captain Cecilia Sebrle, Elite, Enflame
MechWarrior Ziyad Frater, Elite, Porthos
MechWarrior Becka, Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior Edie, Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior Benoit, Elite, Reaver
2nd Star
Star Commander Alban Kosh, Elite, Tar Weasel
MechWarrior Gidie, Elite, Timber Wolf D
MechWarrior Marlee, Elite, Timber Wolf A
1st Star
Star Captain , Elite, Porthos
MechWarrior , Elite, Enflame
MechWarrior , Elite, Tar Weasel
MechWarrior , Elite, Tar Weasel
MechWarrior , Elite, Hellbringer Prime
3rd Star
Star Commander , Elite, Mad Dog A
MechWarrior , Elite, Mad Dog C
MechWarrior , Elite, Hellbringer Prime
MechWarrior , Elite, Havoc CW
MechWarrior , Elite, Gulo
Wolverine's head and bloody fangs
Trinary Zeta
1st Star
Star Captain , Elite, Shadow Cat A
MechWarrior , Elite, Ebon Jaguar B
MechWarrior , Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior , Elite, Caprica
MechWarrior , Elite, Highlander CW
2nd Star
Star Commander , Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior , Elite, Tar Weasel
MechWarrior , Elite, Reaver
MechWarrior , Elite, Enflame
MechWarrior , Elite, Tar Weasel
3rd Star
Star Commander , Elite, Ebon Jaguar B
MechWarrior , Elite, Timber Wolf D
MechWarrior , Elite, Mad Dog A
MechWarrior , Elite, King Crab CW
MechWarrior , Elite, Dire Wolf B
3rd Strike Cluster
Commander: Star Colonel
Unit Status: Veteran
Unit Identification: The Galaxy insignia with a silver
Katana clutched in the Wolverine's teeth
Trinary
Trinary
Binary
SuperNova Binary
SuperNova Binary
7th Assault Cluster
Commander: Star Colonel
Unit Status: Elite
Unit Identification: The Galaxy insignia with a blood red
Katana clutched in the Wolverine's teeth
Trinary
Trinary
Trinary
Trinary
1st Elemental Cluster
Commander: Star Colonel
Unit Status: Elite
Unit Identification: An armored infantryman with a
Trinary
Trinary
Trinary
7th BattleMech Galaxy
1st Assault Cluster
42nd Assault Cluster
9th Strike Cluster
61st Strike Cluster
15th Elemental Cluster
2nd AeroSpace Cluster
22nd BattleMech Galaxy
79th Strike Cluster
57th Strike Cluster
20th Assault Cluster
13th Elemental Cluster
19th AeroSpace Cluster
39th Galaxy Combat Team
15th Assault Cluster
1st Strike Cluster
68th Strike Cluster
4th Armored Assault Cluster
36th Armored Assault Cluster
17th Armored Strike Cluster
15th Armored Scout Cluster
47th Elemental
98th AeroSpace
331st Royal BattleMech Galaxy
7th Strike Cluster
19th Strike Cluster
37th Assault Cluster
14th AeroSpace Trinary
2nd Elemental Trinary
415th Royal BattleMech Galaxy
2nd Strike Cluster
28th Strike Cluster
3rd Assault Cluster
5th AeroSpace Trinary
16th Elemental Trinary
34th Reserve Guard Galaxy
27th Strike Cluster
55th Strike Cluster
66th Armored Strike Cluster
8th Armored Strike Cluster
1st Armored Strike Cluster
19th Armored Assault Cluster
3rd Reserve Guard Galaxy
84th Strike Cluster
59th Strike Cluster
94th Armored Strike Cluster
5th Armored Strike Cluster
108th Armored Assault Cluster
49th Armored Assault Cluster
50th Reserve Guard Galaxy
76th Strike Cluster
66th Strike Cluster
38th Armored Strike Cluster
12th Armored Strike Cluster
72nd Armored Assault Cluster
104th Armored Strike Cluster
71st Armored Cavalry
2nd Armored Assault Cluster
34th Armored Strike Cluster
7th Armored Strike Cluster
30th Armored Strike Cluster
77th Armored Recon Cluster
119th Elemental Cluster
26th Armored Cavalry
23rd Armored Strike Cluster
85th Armored Recon Cluster
110th Armored Assault Cluster
71st Armored Assault Cluster
109th Armored Strike Cluster
88th Elemental Cluster
50th Armored Cavalry
14th Armored Strike Cluster
41st Armored Strike Cluster
35th Armored Recon Cluster
116th Armored Recon Cluster
45th Armored Assault Cluster
15th Elemental Cluster
76th AeroSpace Wing
31st Fighter Squadron
84th Fighter Squadron
83rd Interceptor Squadron
73rd Bomber Squadron
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33rd AeroSpace Wing
35th Fighter Squadron
42nd Fighter Squadron
78th Interceptor Squadron
94th Bomber Squadron
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90th AeroSpace Wing
69th Fighter Squadron
75th Fighter Squadron
79th Interceptor Squadron
67th Bomber Squadron
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84th AeroSpace Wing
4th Fighter Squadron
62nd Fighter Squadron
101st Interceptor Squadron
13th Bomber Squadron
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Credits
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