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In 3057, Clans Jade Falcon and Wolf underwent what became known as the Refusal War.  This conflict escalated to a de facto Trial of Absorption that resulted in the death of former ilKhan Ulric Kerensky and Khan Natasha Kerensky, as well as the formation of the Clan Wolf-in-Exile under the command of saKhan Phelan Ward.  Primarily fought in the Inner Sphere, there were also conflicts between Wolf and Falcon forces left behind in the Clan Homeworlds.

On Roche, the Falcons made an attempt to seize the Wolf enclave.  Ferocious resistance by the defenders, however, forced the Falcon commander to cut through territory belonging to Clan Goliath Scorpion in an attempt to dislodge the defending Wolves from their position.  While the Scorpions remained neutral in the conflict, such an uninvited incursion into their enclave simply had to be answered.

Although only a minor skirmish in the grand scheme of the Refusal War, the Falcon forces were stopped in their advance and forced to leave Scorpion soil.  Had Elias Critchell remained alive in the wake of the conflict, it is likely that he would have taken action against the Scorpion temerity . . . but newly elevated Khan Martha Pryde was of a different disposition.  Desiring no additional conflict until the Falcons rebuilt their forces, she offered an apology to the Scorpions for the "overreach" of the local Falcon commander in violating their borders and the matter was settled.

The Scorpions claimed isorla from the skirmish, including a few salvaged OmniMechs and one Warrior taken as abtakha.  Warrior Mordecai (of Blood House Binetti) had been forced to eject from his 'Mech and, badly wounded, he was claimed by the Scorpions as a prize from the battle.

The former Falcon quickly recovered and regained his status as an abtakha Warrior within the Scorpion Touman.  There, he rapidly rose in rank and influence, attaining the rank of Star Captain by 3060.  In that year, a Blood Name became open in the Jade Falcons--of Blood House Binetti.  Star Captain Mordecai petitioned to the Khan to return to Ironhold to take part in the Trial of Bloodright.  That request was granted.

The Falcons, however, were not pleased when he arrived in Scorpion uniform and announced his intention to enter the Trials.  Many believed that Mordecai would die on Ironhold. 

They were wrong.

Combining all that he had learned from Falcon sibkos and instructors as well as the teachings of the Scorpion, Mordecai won his Bloodname on Ironhold and returned to Roche.

In recognition of his feat, Khan Ariel Suvorov awarded Mordecai Binetti the rank of Star Colonel and offered him the opportunity to raise a new Cluster to add to the Scorpion Touman. 

Decanted a Falcon, trained as a Falcon, raised and bred and blooded as a Falcon, Mordecai Binetti did so.  But he did so in a way that increased the flexibility of his Clan.  Star Colonel Binetti presented the Khan, saKhan, and Master of Instruction with a proposal to raise a Cluster in the Falcon fashion . . . one equipped entirely with jump jets for maximum flexibility and tactical maneuvering on the battle field.

Always a staunchly traditional Clan, the Scorpions frowned upon the use of jump jets save when absolutely necessary.  None of their new OmniMechs (the so-called Scorpion series) mounted jets as fixed equipment.  Khan Suvorov questioned whether the Clan could devote resources to such designs, but Star Colonel Binetti had already laid out plans.

A stockpile of older BattleMechs lay unused in Scorpion caches; BattleMechs that Clan Jade Falcon desperately needed as it sought to rebuild their forces and secure their Inner Sphere holdings.  Trading such equipment--no longer required by the Scorpion Touman--for the right to produce and/or acquire two jump capable designs (the 50-ton Black Harrier and the 70-ton Jade Falcon (also known as the Summoner II)) could be easily done.  The third design was already in use by Clan Diamond Shark, and furthermore it was one based on the Scorpion designed Sand Devil.  In the 3040s, The Sharks sought to field a new jump capable OmniMech and came to an agreement with the Scorpions to use the Sand Devil as the basis.  This 50-ton design became known as the Sable Raptor (designated as the Grendel by Inner Sphere forces) and would provide a capable scout element to the new Cluster.

While Suvorov was still leery, saKhan Nelson Elam and Master of Instruction Nikolai Djerassi managed to convince her to form the unit.  Despite tradition and despite the general distaste for jump jet equipped units in the Scorpion Touman, there had always been Warriors who outfitted their OmniMechs to include such.  And the two leaders of the Scorpions acknowledged that such a unit, trained and skilled in the use of jump jets as fixed equipment, could prove a valuable asset.

Grudgingly, the Khan agreed.  OmniMechs were acquired and calls issued throughout the Scorpion Touman for volunteers. 

And so was born the 30th Scorpion Lancer Cluster.

Star Colonel Mordecai Binetti named the unit Invictus in Honor of the Scorpion Way and the Warriors of the Clans of Kerensky that would forever remain Unconquered.  Bloodied, yes.  Tasting the ash of defeat, yes.  But never broken.  Never to be conquered.  Never to surrender.

Such an illustrious name attracted some of the best of the Clan . . . and they trained well and hard in how best to use jump jets to their advantage in all tactical situations.  By the time of the Scorpion Exodus, the 30th Lancers was one of the most tactically flexible units within the Scorpion Touman, able to fight and win in all terrains, all weather conditions, and against the odds more often than not.

Truly the Warriors of the 30th Lancers had become Invictus.  And through them the entire Scorpion Touman was inspired to follow.

Black Harrier

A Clan Jade Falcon design, the 50-ton Black Harrier is seen in limited numbers in the Clan Goliath Scorpion Touman.  The configurations differ from those commonly seen in the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone, primarily due to the Scorpion insistence of a Targeting Computer in every configuration and dislike of missile weaponry.

Using a 300XL extra-light fusion engine, the Black Harrier is able to walk at speeds of 64.8 kilometers per hour and run at 97.2 kph, while six fixed jump jets allow for a maximum jump distance of 180 meters.  8.5 tons of ferro-fibrous armor plating provide near maximum available for the chassis and ten double strength heat sinks are fitted as standard.  This leaves 20.5 tons of available pod-space for weaponry and equipment.

Black Harrier

Mass: 50 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E
Production Year: 3051
Cost: 11,371,875 C-Bills
Battle Value: 778

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 64.8 km/h
Maximum Speed: 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 180 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    20.5 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                    83 points                2.50
    Internal Locations: 2 LA, 3 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 6
    Running MP: 9
    Jumping MP: 6 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         3.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             10(20)                    0.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 163                  8.50
    Armor Locations: 3 LA, 2 RA, 1 LL, 1 RL

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     16           22       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  8         
                                           L/R Torso     12           18       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  6         
                                             L/R Arm     8            16       
                                             L/R Leg     12           22       

The Prime configuration is armed with an ER PPC in the right arm, two ER Medium Lasers in the left arm, an ER Small Laser in the head, and a Streak SRM-4 in the right torso (with one ton of ammunition).  A two-ton Targeting Computer has been fitted to the right torso.  Seventeen DHS provides nearly complete heat dissipation.  Provided that the ER Small Laser is not fired and the Streak pack locks onto target, the Black Harrier Prime is heat neutral on a jump firing the missiles, ER PPC, and ER Medium Lasers.

Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 12,646,406
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,503

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         0.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             17(34)                    7.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 3 LT, 2 RT, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        10        2         2.00
Streak SRM-4                                 RT        3         1         2.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
ER Small Laser                               HD        2         1         0.50
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 2

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 25
6j         5       5       2       0      2     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
Configuration A features an ER Large Laser (right arm), two ER Medium Lasers (left arm), and an LRM-10 launcher with Artemis IV FCS in the left torso (with two tons of ammunition).  A head-mounted Active Probe is also installed, along with a two-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso.   Sixteen DHS renders this configuration heat neutral on a jumping Alpha Strike.

Loadout Name: A                                              Cost: 13,113,750
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,190

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         0.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             16(32)                    6.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 CT, 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        10        2         2.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
LRM-10                                       LT        4         1         2.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           LT        -         1         1.00
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (12)                       RT        -         1         1.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (12)                       LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 22
6j         4       4       2       0      2     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1
Configuration B features two ER Large Lasers (right arm and left arm), supported by three ER Small Lasers (right torso, center torso, and left torso).  An Active Probe (head) and ECM Suite (center torso) are also mounted.  All lasers are tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso, while 17 DHS provides nearly complete heat dissipation.

Loadout Name: B                                              Cost: 13,075,781
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,265

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         0.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             17(34)                    7.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
ER Small Laser                               RT        2         1         0.50
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
ER Small Laser                               LT        2         1         0.50
ECM Suite                                    CT        0         1         1.00
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 23
6j         4       4       3       0      2     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, ECM, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
Configuration C features two sub-configurations.  Both feature an ER Large Laser (right arm), an ER Medium Laser (left arm), and an ER Small Laser (head).  Configuration C-1 includes an LB-5X autocannon (right arm) with two tons of ammunition, while C-2 replaces that with an Ultra AC-5 autocannon and two tons of ammunition.  All weapons are tied into a three-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso, while 13 DHS provides ample cooling.  Configuration C-2 runs slightly hotter than C-1, but only by a minor amount.

Loadout Name: C-1                                            Cost: 12,582,656
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,957

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         0.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
LB 5-X AC                                    LA        1         4         7.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         3         3.00
ER Small Laser                               HD        2         1         0.50
@LB 5-X (Cluster) (20)                       LT        -         1         1.00
@LB 5-X (Slug) (20)                          LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 7

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 20
6j         3       3       2       0      2     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
Loadout Name: C-2                                            Cost: 12,488,906
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,037

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         0.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 1 RT
    CASE Locations: LT                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA+LA+H

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
Ultra AC/5                                   LA        1         3         7.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         3         3.00
ER Small Laser                               HD        2         1         0.50
@Ultra AC/5 (40)                             LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 8

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 20
6j         4       4       2       0      2     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
The Black Harrier D also has two sub-configurations.  Both designs feature two ER Medium Lasers (left arm), an ER Small Laser (head), and a Streak SRM-4 pack (left torso) with a ton of ammunition.  The D-1 Configuration also carries an LB-10X autocannon (right arm) with two tons of ammunition.  The D-2 replaces this weapon with an Ultra AC-10 autocannon and two tons of ammunition.  Only 10 DHS are fitted, making the D-1 run moderately hot on a jumping Alpha Strike with the Streak locking.  The D-2 Configuration runs hotter still, especially in dual-fire mode.

Loadout Name: D-1                                            Cost: 12,867,656
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 1,951

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         0.00
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LB 10-X AC                                   RA        2         5        10.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        10        2         2.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         3         3.00
Streak SRM-4                                 LT        3         1         2.00
ER Small Laser                               HD        2         1         0.50
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      RT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         RT        -         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 10

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 20
6j         4       4       1       0      2     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1
Loadout Name: D-2                                            Cost: 12,717,656
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,124

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         0.00
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ultra AC/10                                  RA        3         4        10.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        10        2         2.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         3         3.00
Streak SRM-4                                 LT        3         1         2.00
ER Small Laser                               HD        2         1         0.50
@Ultra AC/10 (20)                            RT        -         2         2.00
@Streak SRM-4 (25)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 11

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 21
6j         5       5       2       0      2     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
Configuration E is armed with an ER Large Laser (right arm), five ER Medium Lasers (left arm, right torso, left torso, and two in the center torso, one firing to the rear), and an ER Small Laser (head).  All lasers are tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso.  Nineteen DHS provides nearly complete cooling for all forward-firing weapons and movement.

Loadout Name: E                                              Cost: 12,656,719
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,585

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         0.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             19(38)                    9.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
ER Medium Laser                              LT        5         1         1.00
(R) ER Medium Laser                          CT        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              CT        5         1         1.00
ER Small Laser                               HD        2         1         0.50
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 26
6j         5       5       2       0      2     0   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
Finally, Configuration F is a dedicated urban fighter with significant anti-personnel capabilities.  This design mounts an Active Probe (head), an ECM Suite (center torso), and an Anti-Missile System (left torso) with a ton of ammunition (24 bursts).  Weaponry consists of an ER Large Laser (right arm), an ER Medium Laser (left arm), a Small Pulse Laser (left arm), an ER Small Laser (center torso), a Flamer (left arm), and four AP Gauss Rifles (two each right torso and left torso) fed by two tons of ammunition.  All weapons other than the Flamer are tied into a two-ton Targeting Computer in the right torso.  Fourteen DHS struggles to deal with the combined heat of these weapons, so a Warrior assigned to a Black Harrier F must be careful when he chooses to fire an Alpha Strike and keep close watch on his heat scale.

Loadout Name: F                                              Cost: 13,256,719
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E                         BV2: 2,135

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Jumping MP: 6  (Standard)
    Jump Jet Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT                                         0.00
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             14(28)                    4.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 RA
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA+H    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
Flamer                                       LA        3         1         0.50
Small Pulse Laser                            LA        2         1         1.00
2 AP Gauss Rifles                            RT        2         2         1.00
Targeting Computer                           RT        -         2         2.00
2 AP Gauss Rifles                            LT        2         2         1.00
Anti-Missile System                          LT        1         1         0.50
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
ECM Suite                                    CT        0         1         1.00
Active Probe                                 HD        0         1         1.00
@AP Gauss Rifle (40)                         RT        -         1         1.00
@AP Gauss Rifle (40)                         LT        -         1         1.00
@Anti-Missile System (24)                    LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 0

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      5    Points: 21
6j         5       4       2       0      2     1   Structure:  3
Special Abilities: OMNI, AMS, PRB, RCN, ECM, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

How Goliath Scorpion of you. I really like this one MA for a few reasons. One, the Refusal War and the Homeworlds is an under or never mentioned subject that I myself have done some writing on. Wolf in particular most have had more units there which never get any attention and your Jade Falcon attack across Goliath Scorpion territory is a nice angle too. There are historical paralells there as well as Falcon hubris and Invaders just not caring about Homeworld implications which all fit well. Taking abtakha and creating a unit then from this incident is of course how we all know of the Scorpions in the first place given their initial mention in the Wolf Clan Sourcebook. So doing the reverse for the Falcons is a nice touch.

Playing up that angle may I suggest that the Cluster is a dumping ground for Crusaders in the Clan? It would make sense given the Scorpions did indeed have some but were largely Warden (I believe their saKhan is mentioned to be a former Crusader in FM Warden Clans). Also adding a mention of Nathaculor ["the strike of the unswervable sword" Their battle philosophy of dueling, even in large engagements, dictates a series of devastating direct attacks. In keeping with Nicholas Kerensky's goal of minimal loss of life and property in combat, the Clans' initial objective in each attack was to identify and cripple or destroy the defender's command, communication, and control positions. Failing that, they simply took on the largest concentration of enemy forces, using the rationale that, "if we can't cut off the enemy's head, we cut off his arms instead] to their Falcon learned and practiced tactics would be a good addition. From that two things can also be mentioned, warriors drawn to this unit are accomplished duelists (a Goliath Scorpion trait already) and skilled with a blade (see their knife dancing and Jade Falcon history which combine nicely). Don't be afraid to also say these guys are a tad bit arrogant.

I did have one other thought which currently escapes me but this is well done. If I think of it later I will post again. Looking forward to the Jade Falcon as well!

Why not go further and settle the use of Jump Jets with a duel where Binetti is broken but manages to come back once more and win (doing that two times in a row really make someone deserve the Invictus title)?