Report Name: State of Clan Forces Fleeing Homeworlds
Date: 12th February 3072
Author: Colonel Sally Jacka, Commander, Wolfnet Clan Analysis Division
The following report outlines what we now know of the Inner Sphere Clan’s assets that relocated from the Clan Homeworlds over the course of 3070-3072. Wolfnet gained this information through contacts we have cultivated with Clan Diamond Shark, but the reasoning behind the relocation is still not clear. Our sources continue to remain quiet regarding what has happened in the Homeworlds and we will continue our ongoing investigations into this matter.
CLAN DIAMOND SHARK
Clan Diamond Shark had a total of twenty Clusters and eight WarShips in the Homeworlds in 3070, with what appears to be extensive preparations for a Ghost Bear style relocation, allowing a large percentage of these units to escape.
Alpha Galaxy lost two clusters, but was able to get nearly 200 000 civilians and the Clan’s Genetic assets off Babylon. The remaining strength of the Galaxy is two weak Clusters, but other forces will likely be transferred to rebuild the Galaxy.
Lambda Spina was the core of the successful evacuation of Paxon, where over 600,000 civilians were rescued. Although the Galaxy took heavy damage, it remains operational.
Rho Spina assisted nearly 500,000 civilians evacuate Barcella, but suffered the loss of its command Cluster in the heavy fighting there. It is possible that the Galaxy will be disbanded and folded into Alpha Galaxy.
Sigma Galaxy was spread across three worlds, assisting with the successful Paxon operation, as well as over 200,000 civilians of Delios. However, on Strata Dominigo, the 73rd Striker was destroyed along with the Diamond Shark enclave there. Sigma remains operational, but only in a limited sense.
Spread across 4 worlds, Zeta suffered the worst damage of all Shark Galaxies. With two clusters gone and two more in poor state, it is likely that Zeta will be used to fill holes in Sigma’s roster.
All in all, eight clusters were lost or severely damaged, with two more heavily damaged and the remaining ten in some semblance of order.
The Diamond Shark fleet assets in the Homeworlds had been augmented by the Cache fleet, as had many Clans in recent years, with the CDS Deep Strike (McKenna), CDS Diamond Will (Cameron), CDS Piranha (Lola), CDS Quick Death (Vincent) and CDS Thresher (Congress) joining the fleet. These ships became the margin of error that allowed the Sharks to evacuate so much from their Homeworld enclaves.
The entire fleet assembled in the Paxon system, where the various civilian convoys rendezvoused prior to the final evacuation. The combined Adder/Viper/Cobra fleet attempted to destroy the Shark super-convoy in one battle, but was thwarted due to the heroic actions of the fleet. The CDS Diamond Will (Cameron), last ship to be recommissioned was barely able to function and was left behind, with CDS Piranha (Lola) heavily damaged and left adrift. The CDS Bloodlust (Aegis), CDS Swiftstrike (Fredesa), CDS Devourer (Carrack) and CDS Bloodletter (Carrack) were all lost over Paxon, with the CDS Star Swimmer (Carrack) and CDS Tracey (Essex) barely able to make it out of the system.