Clan Unit Organization
After the first Exodus the SLDF forces that fled the chaos of the Succession Wars first used the standard unit organization. During the Second Exodus, Nicholas Kerensky completely changed the culture and lifestyle of his followers as he shaped them into the original Warrior caste. He proclaimed that the use of the standard unit organization was the downfall of the Inner Sphere, so when the Clans were formed units would be derived from elements called Points, each of these representing the minimum effective number of each kind of warrior caste (infantry, BattleMech pilot, etc.). Points were organized in groups of five called Stars, equivalent to a Lance, that in turn formed higher-level organizations.
From a game balance standpoint, the Clan organizational structure allows BattleTech players to quickly assemble a balanced game of two Inner Sphere Lances (8 Mechs) versus a Star of Clan forces (5 mechs). Superior Clan technology makes up for the difference in numbers, assuming similar weight classes of typical Mechs. Other formations are such as using infantry, vehicles, and even warships typically use the Star organization format.
Typically, Clan military formation consist of 1 Point (can include single Battlemech, OmniMech, 2 Aerospace Fighters, 5 Battlarmor, 2 vehicles, 5 infantrymen, or even single warship.)
See also Ranks & Clans Military Formations
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