Clan Cloud Cobra
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Clan Cloud Cobra |
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Background
Where the Nova Cats were the mystics of the Clans, the Cloud Cobras are its clergy. The Cobra's first Khan, Windham Khatib, was often referred to as the "Pope-in-Exile" for his deeply spiritual beliefs. It is through his efforts, both during and after his tenure as Khan, that the Cloud Cobra's built a society that is unique amongst the war-like Clans.
Founding
As Nicholas Kerensky formed the basis of the Clans, he selected Captain Windham Khatib, formerly of the 335th BattleMech Division, to be Khan of the newly formed Clan Cloud Cobra. Khatib, despite his best efforts, was not a warrior born and bred, so Nicholas assigned Vice Admiral Rafe Kardaan to be saKhan for the nascent Clan. Together, the two men forged thirty-eight others into a fighting force that was one in form and spirit. When Operation Klondike began, the Cloud Cobra's were assigned the planet Babylon.
The Clan's initial victories gave way to several near-defeats, one of which cost the Clan half its members. Only the aerospace forces, led by saKhan Kardaan, prevented the destruction of the Clan. Assisted by Clans Ice Hellion, Coyote and Sea Fox, the Cobra's were able to crush the rebels and begin building a new order. From the city of Hope, Cloud Cobra Khans strove tirelessly to integrate the people of Babylon into their new lives as Clansmen and to build up their Touman.
The Cobra's were beset, however, by rebels within the lower caste who espoused ideas that spread discontent amongst the entire Clan. The movement spread to the warrior caste, as well, and the Khans were forced to execute many hundreds of people to save the Clan from self-destructing.
I3042 History
The history of Clan Cloud Cobra up to this point is a mystery to the Clans. All that is know is that the last Khan left for Clan Coyote
Cloud Cobra Cloisters
Anasaz:
Taking their name from an ancient Terran civilization that died out twenty centuries ago, these warriors revere their greatest fallen forebears as gods or divine messengers. Their Supreme Being is a triumvirate, with Aleksandr Kerensky as the first, Nicholas as the second and the Way as the third component. The Anasaz are strident Wardens and isolationists. Their insignia is a cloud cobra coiled around a yellow-orange disk that represents a sun.
Josian:
The Josian Cloister traces its origins back to the Clan's first Khan, Windham Khatib. After he relinquished the title of Khan, he focused his energies on rebuilding the Clans' spiritual backbone. An ordained minister in what was once known as the Church of the Crucifix, Windham gathered those of like beliefs around him into a group that evolved into the Josian Cloister. The Josians are the most ardent Crusaders in the Cloud Cobra Touman, espousing a desire to spread their ways among the rest of the Clans in addition to a return in force to the Inner Sphere. The Josian Cloister insignia shows two crossed swords over a Cross of Lorraine.
Ka'an:
Another Cloister that can trace its existence back to the early twenty-ninth century, the Ka'an also owe their existence to Windham Khatib. Based on the Judaic tradition, one of humanity's oldest recorded religions, these warriors were the first to take up the Crusader banner in Clan Cloud Cobra, and remain the most vociferous advocates of a larger and stronger Touman. A stylized six-pointed star made of six outward-facing daggers is the Ka'an Cloister's insignia.
Quarani:
Often perceived as quiet and unassuming, this largest of the Cloisters plays an important part in their Clan's politics. They take their name from their unifying dogma's most sacred text, the Quran of Islam. Their mild temperament and Warden views apparently also come from that source, though when enraged they become virtually unstoppable. A red-and-orange sunburst is this Cloister's insignia.
Tongo:
The most powerful of the Cloisters politically, the Tongo Cloister has dominated Clan Cloud Cobra since Khan Terrell N'Buta took command of the Clan in the waning years of the thirtieth century. The Cloister came into existence fifty years earlier, when Santana N'Buta, a captured Star Adder warrior, began the slow process of converting his comrades to his unique beliefs.
Worshipping the universe as a deity, the Tongo maintain a strict adherence to this viewpoint, which most often leads them to espouse Warden positions. They wish to bring no more war to the universe than necessary, yet will vehemently defend their stand with force. The Cloister's insignia shows an intricately carved Zulu shield flanked by two spears.
Bloodnames
General Bloodnames
Beckett
Khatib
Steiner
MechWarriors
Morales
Riaz
Telinov
Elementals
Mannix
Quong
Pilots
Eaker
Hobbes
Kardaan
Spaatz
Cloud Cobra Unit Types
Battle Clusters
The single Battle Cluster, part of Alpha Galaxy, is composed of 3 Trinaries of mostly heavy OmniMechs, a Trinary of Elementals and an Aerospace Trinary. The Battle Cluster offers maneuverability balanced by withering firepower.
Coil Clusters
The Coil Clusters are the backbone of the Cobra Touman. In most, three Trinaries of Aerospace Fighters furnish the main hitting power while a Binary or Trinary of mixed BattleMechs and Elementals provides ground security and relief for other ground based Clusters.
Dragoon Clusters
Just one Dragoon Cluster exists in the Touman, Zeta Galaxy's. It's three SuperNova Trinaries of medium and heavy OmniMechs, coupled with two Trinaries of medium OmniFighters, make it the Touman's quickest and most versatile Cluster.
Fang Clusters
Fang Clusters are similar to Coil Clusters, with most of their firepower coming from three or four Trinaries of Aerospace Fighters. Those Trinaries are backed by a Trinary of fast, medium and light OmniMechs, a full complement of assault Dropships and a Corvette Class warship.
Grenadiers Clusters
The Grenadiers Cluster is the heaviest of the ground based Clusters, with two heavy to assault OmniMech Trinaries, an Elemental Trinary and one or two Aerospace Trinaries. This Cluster relies on its firepower rather than maneuverability, which is limited.
Guards Clusters
Guards Clusters vary widely in composition. On average, they contain two 'Mech Binaries, one or two Stars of Elementals and three Binaries of Aerospace Fighters.
Recruitment
Currently Clan Cloud Cobra is open to new applicants.
For new Players:
You must be a "04. Cosmic Hamlet" or above to apply.
| Clan Cloud Cobra | ||
| Members | Khan Ve · SaKhan Frigg |
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| Planets (original) | Brim · Homer | |
| Planets (current) | Brim · IronHold | |
