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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
The Falcons began to significantly rebuild after the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Coventry Campaign]]. They created several new [[Cluster]]s, including Swoop Clusters, new PGC and Eyrie Clusters with new equipment and designs filling the holes in the roster. [[Khan]] [[Marthe Pryde]] controlled ten new Clusters, six in the Occupation Zone and four from the Homeworlds, preparing for the last ten months. The assault officially started mid-[[3064]], with clear objectives of expanding their existing occupation zone and training the next generation of Falcon warriors against a worthy enemy.
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The Falcons began an significant rebuild after the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Coventry Campaign]]. They created new [[Cluster]]s (Swoop Clusters and new PGC and Eyrie Clusters). New equipment and designs filled the holes in the roster. [[Khan]] [[Marthe Pryde]] controlled ten new clusters (six in the OZ and four from the Homeworlds) in the preparation of the last ten months. The assault started mid [[3064]].<br />
 
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The objectives:<br />
In response, Clan Wolf took advantage of the lightly defended interclan border, as Khan Ward's [[Clan Wolf Touman|own ''touman'']] included several newly created Clusters as the result of the [[Harvest Trials]]. Their objectives were to show the rest of the Clans that the Wolves still had teeth while taking advantage of the weakened Jade Falcon border, all the while testing the new warriors of their ''touman''.
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*to expand their existing occupation zone
 
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*to train (blooding) the next Falcon generation against a worthy enemy
The Wolves-in-Exile struck at their own in the Occupation Zone after several defenses of Lyran-controlled Worlds.
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The Wolves took advantage of the lightly defended interclan border. Khan Ward's own ''touman'' included several newly created clusters as the result of the [[Harvest Trials]]. <br />
The [[LAAF]] had major issues at the time, with the FedCom Civil war raging on which weakened the entire realm. The Jade Falcons saw them as easy prey. In the first phase, the defense was disorganized but skilled leaders like [[Adam Steiner]] and [[Archer Christifori]] allowed for a reversal of the Lyran fortune. Their efforts went so well that they could start counterraids and assaults in the Falcon Occupation Zone with the LAAF starting Operation Bludgeon to reconquer Lyran worlds attacked by the Falcons, and Operation Audacity, attacking worlds in the Occupation Zone.
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The objectives:
 
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*to show the rest of the Clans that the Wolves still had teeth
As a result, the borders of the various local powers changed significantly, with every faction having gains and losses.
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*to take opportunity of the weakened Clan border
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*to test new warriors in the ''touman''<br />
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The Wolf (in Exile) strike at their own in the OZ after several defenses of Lyran controlled Worlds.<br />
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The [[LAAF]] had big troubles. The Civil war raged on and weakened the entire realm. The Jade Falcons saw an easy prey. In the first phase the defense was disorganized but skilled leaders like [[Adam Steiner]] and [[Archer Christifori]] changed the cause to the better side. This efforts go so far that they can start counterraids/assaults in the Falcon OZ. The LAAF started the Operations Bludgeon (to reconquer Lyran worlds attacked by the Falcons) and Audacity (attacking worlds in the OZ).
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As a result the Clan border changed significantly. Every faction had gains and losses.
  
 
==Forces==
 
==Forces==
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:=> 2nd Crucis Lancers RCT
 
:=> 2nd Crucis Lancers RCT
 
:=> The Dioscuri (Mercenaries)
 
:=> The Dioscuri (Mercenaries)
:=> 39th [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] Division
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:=> 39th ComGuard Division
:=> 198th Com Guard Division
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:=> 198th ComGuards Division
:=> 388th Com Guard Division
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:=> 388th ComGuards Division
 
:=> 6th Donegal Guards
 
:=> 6th Donegal Guards
 
:=> 11th Donegal Guards
 
:=> 11th Donegal Guards
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:=> Thorin FTM (Archer's Avengers)
 
:=> Thorin FTM (Archer's Avengers)
  
*'''Clan Wolf-in-Exile'''
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*'''Clan Wolf in Exile'''
 
:=> 1st Wolf Legion
 
:=> 1st Wolf Legion
 
:=> 1st Wolf Strike Grenadiers
 
:=> 1st Wolf Strike Grenadiers
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:=> 7th Talon Cluster
 
:=> 7th Talon Cluster
 
:=> 8th Talon Cluster
 
:=> 8th Talon Cluster
:=> Gyrfalcon ''Solahma'' Cluster
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:=> Gyrfalcon Solahma Cluster
 
:'''''Omega Galaxy'''''
 
:'''''Omega Galaxy'''''
 
:=> Sigma Galaxy Command Trinary
 
:=> Sigma Galaxy Command Trinary
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:=> Pryde Eyrie Cluster
 
:=> Pryde Eyrie Cluster
 
:=> 7th PGC
 
:=> 7th PGC
:=> Omega ''Solahma'' Cluster
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:=> Omega Solahma Cluster
 
:'''''Rho Galaxy'''''
 
:'''''Rho Galaxy'''''
 
:=> 124th Striker Cluster
 
:=> 124th Striker Cluster
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:=> 74th Battle Cluster
 
:=> 74th Battle Cluster
 
:=> 24th PGC
 
:=> 24th PGC
:=> Lambda ''Solahma'' Cluster
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:=> Lambda Solahma Cluster
 
:=> 2nd Falcon Swoop Cluster
 
:=> 2nd Falcon Swoop Cluster
 
:'''''Gamma Galaxy'''''
 
:'''''Gamma Galaxy'''''
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:=> 3rd Falcon Talon Cluster
 
:=> 3rd Falcon Talon Cluster
 
:=> 9th Falcon Talon Cluster
 
:=> 9th Falcon Talon Cluster
:=> Jade ''Solahma'' Cluster
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:=> Jade Solahma Cluster
 
:'''''Kappa Galaxy'''''
 
:'''''Kappa Galaxy'''''
 
:=> 1st Falcon Strike Cluster
 
:=> 1st Falcon Strike Cluster
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==Phases==
 
==Phases==
 
:'''''Phase One''''' = Waves 1 to 5 (10th June - 30th September 3064) + Operation Bludgeon and Operation Audacity
 
:'''''Phase One''''' = Waves 1 to 5 (10th June - 30th September 3064) + Operation Bludgeon and Operation Audacity
:'''''Phase Two''''' = Retreat from Melissia and beginning of a counterassault in the Occupation Zone. Clan Wolf-in-Exile takes part in the action. This phase ends on 10th December 3064)
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:'''''Phase Two''''' = Retreat from Melissia and starting an counterassault in the OZ. Clan WoE take part of the action (End of Phase 10th December 3064)
:'''''Phase Three'''''= In the end phase all factions stopped fighting slowly and then placed additional forces as garrisons on the conquered planets.
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:'''''Phase Three'''''= In the end phase all faction end the fighting slowly and placed additional forces as garrisons on the conquered planets.
  
 
==The Battles==
 
==The Battles==
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:'''Attacker''': 15th Lyran Regulars
 
:'''Attacker''': 15th Lyran Regulars
 
:''''Defender''':1st Falcon Swoop Cluster
 
:''''Defender''':1st Falcon Swoop Cluster
:'''Outcome''': The attacking Lyrans left the Cluster no chance and the heavy 'Mechs forced them to retreat from the planet on 29th May.
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:'''Outcome''': The attacking Lyrans let the cluster no change and the heavy 'Mechs force them to retreat from the planet on 29th May.
 
:'''Source''':
 
:'''Source''':
  
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: '''Attackers''': complete Lambda Galaxy
 
: '''Attackers''': complete Lambda Galaxy
 
: '''Defenders''': Roman's Bar Hounds (Fighting Urukhai)
 
: '''Defenders''': Roman's Bar Hounds (Fighting Urukhai)
: '''Outcome''': 2nd Falcon Swoop Cluster and 24th PGC searched for 16 weeks for the mercenaries and finally, after losing more than two battalions, left the planet in August.
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: '''Outcome''': 2nd Falcon Swoop Cluster and 24th PGC searched 16 weeks after the mercenaries and finally after losing more than 2 battalions left the planet in August
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
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: '''Attackers''': Turkina Keshik + Pryde Eyrie Cluster + 7th PGC
 
: '''Attackers''': Turkina Keshik + Pryde Eyrie Cluster + 7th PGC
 
: '''Defenders''': mixed demi-brigade of 14th Donegal Guards
 
: '''Defenders''': mixed demi-brigade of 14th Donegal Guards
: '''Outcome''': After bidding to conquer the planet, the 7th PGC defeated the Lyran forces in under two weeks.
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: '''Outcome''': After bidding to conquer the planet, the 7th PGC defeated the Lyran forces in under 2 weeks.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
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:Phase One
 
:Phase One
 
: '''Attackers''': 1st Falcon Swoop Cluster + Turkina Eyrie Cluster + Sigma Galaxy Command
 
: '''Attackers''': 1st Falcon Swoop Cluster + Turkina Eyrie Cluster + Sigma Galaxy Command
: '''Defenders''': 8th Deneb Light Cavalry (Allies) + 3rd Alliance Guard (Royalist) + Storm's Metal Thunder (as support for the 3rd Alliance) + one battalion of the 6th Donegal Guards
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: '''Defenders''': 8th Deneb Light Cavalry (Allies) + 3rd Alliance Guard (Royalist) + Storm's Metal Thunder (as support for the 3rd Alliance) finally 1 Battalion of the 6th Donegal Guards
: '''Outcome''': The 8th DLC do their best to fight against the Falcons, but the Lyran units did not learn from the Davion forces. Both commands suffered horrendous losses (only 48 'Mechs lifted off planet) and the mercenaries were crushed by the combined might of the Falcon forces. The 6th Donegal Guards were defeated as well. The 8th DLC became a shadow of their former self.
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: '''Outcome''': The 8th DLC do their best to fight against the Falcons, but the Lyran units did not learn from the Davions. Both commands suffer horrendous losses (only 48 'Mechs lifted off planet) and the mercenaries were crushed by the combined might of the Falcon commands. The 6th Donegal Guards were doomed as well. The 8th DLC was a shadow of its former self:
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
 
:Phase Two
 
:Phase Two
 
: '''Attacker''': 1st Wolf Legion (WoE) with support from 8th DLC
 
: '''Attacker''': 1st Wolf Legion (WoE) with support from 8th DLC
 
: '''Defenders''': 7th Talon Cluster
 
: '''Defenders''': 7th Talon Cluster
: '''Outcome''': The initial assault and the ongoing battles were too much for the Falcons, who retreated off-world. As a result of the fighting, the 8th DLC was destroyed:
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: '''Outcome''': The initial assault and the ongoing battles were too much for the Falcons, who retreated off world. As a result of the fighting the 8th DLC was destroyed:
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
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: '''Attackers''': 5 Clusters
 
: '''Attackers''': 5 Clusters
 
: '''Defenders''': Chahar MTM
 
: '''Defenders''': Chahar MTM
: '''Outcome''': The Militia stood no chance against such an overwhelming force.
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: '''Outcome''': The Militia had no chance against such overwhelming odds.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
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: '''Attackers''': 7th Crucis Lancers
 
: '''Attackers''': 7th Crucis Lancers
 
: '''Defenders''': Turkina Eyrie Cluster
 
: '''Defenders''': Turkina Eyrie Cluster
: '''Outcome''': Only 3 trinaries reached the DropShip for liftoff and the rest were an easy prey for the Lancers.
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: '''Outcome''': Only 3 trinaries reached the DropShip for lift off and the rest were an easy prey for the Lancers.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
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: '''Planet''': [[Crimond]]
 
: '''Planet''': [[Crimond]]
 
:Phase One:
 
:Phase One:
: '''Attackers''': Lambda ''Solahma'' Cluster
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: '''Attackers''': Lambda Solahma Cluster
 
: '''Defenders''': 1st Argyle Lancers
 
: '''Defenders''': 1st Argyle Lancers
 
: '''Outcome''': After nearly 50 days the Lancers were wiped out.
 
: '''Outcome''': After nearly 50 days the Lancers were wiped out.
 
:Phase Two:
 
:Phase Two:
: '''Attackers''': WoE forces and 39th Com Guard Division
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: '''Attackers''': WoE forces + 39th ComGuard Division
 
: '''Defenders''': 74th Battle Cluster
 
: '''Defenders''': 74th Battle Cluster
 
: '''Outcome''': The defending Cluster had no chance and were destroyed to the last man
 
: '''Outcome''': The defending Cluster had no chance and were destroyed to the last man
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: '''Outcome''': The fight took the normal way and the defenders were destroyed.
 
: '''Outcome''': The fight took the normal way and the defenders were destroyed.
 
:Phase Two:
 
:Phase Two:
: '''Attackers''': 4th Wolf Guards (WoE) + 388th Com Guard Division
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: '''Attackers''': 4th Wolf Guards (WoE) + 388th Com Guards Division
 
: '''Defenders''': 7th Falcon Regulars
 
: '''Defenders''': 7th Falcon Regulars
 
: '''Outcome''': The Falcons fought hard and give the attackers a hard day but the number counts for the Lyran/Wolf...
 
: '''Outcome''': The Falcons fought hard and give the attackers a hard day but the number counts for the Lyran/Wolf...
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: '''Planet''': [[Graceland]]
 
: '''Planet''': [[Graceland]]
 
: '''Attackers''': 74th Battle Cluster + 22nd PGC
 
: '''Attackers''': 74th Battle Cluster + 22nd PGC
: '''Defenders''': 11th Donegal Guards and 388th Com Guard Division => later Archer's Avengers + elements of 20th Arcturan Guards
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: '''Defenders''': 11th Donegal Guards + 388th ComGuards Division => later Archer's Avengers + elements of 20th Arcturan Guards
: '''Outcome''': The Falcons concentrated their forces first on the 11th DG who folded after two weeks and the Com Guards were saved by the arrival of the Archer's Avengers. The Falcons retreated after losing a Trial of Position.
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: '''Outcome''': The Falcons concentrated their forces first on the 11th DG who folded after 2 weeks and the ComGuards were saved with the arrival of the Archer's Avengers. The Falcons retreated after losing a Trial of Position.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
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: '''Planet''': [[Machida]]
 
: '''Planet''': [[Machida]]
 
:Phase One:
 
:Phase One:
: '''Attackers''': Turkina Keshik + 3 additional Clusters
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: '''Attackers''': Turkina Keshik + 3 additional clusters
 
: '''Defenders''': equal Lyran Forces
 
: '''Defenders''': equal Lyran Forces
 
: '''Outcome''': The units retreat of world and left only token garrison forces.
 
: '''Outcome''': The units retreat of world and left only token garrison forces.
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: '''Attackers''': 14th Donegal Guards
 
: '''Attackers''': 14th Donegal Guards
 
: '''Defenders''': 7th PGC
 
: '''Defenders''': 7th PGC
: '''Outcome''': The Lyrans fought with fury against the falcons and only two [[Binary|Binaries]] reached their DropShips.
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: '''Outcome''': The Lyrans fought with fury against the falcons and only 2 binaries reached their DropShips.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
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: '''Attackers''': 15th Lyran Regulars
 
: '''Attackers''': 15th Lyran Regulars
 
: '''Defenders''': Pryde Eyrie Cluster
 
: '''Defenders''': Pryde Eyrie Cluster
: '''Outcome''': The training Cluster had no chance against the experienced Lyran command.
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: '''Outcome''': The training cluster had no chance against the experienced Lyran command.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
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: '''Attackers''': First Wolf Legion + First Wolf Strike Grenadiers (both WoE)
 
: '''Attackers''': First Wolf Legion + First Wolf Strike Grenadiers (both WoE)
 
: '''Defenders''': Turkina Eyrie Cluster + Pryde Eyrie Cluster
 
: '''Defenders''': Turkina Eyrie Cluster + Pryde Eyrie Cluster
: '''Outcome''': The Wolf-in-Exile forces fought the Falcons to a standstill and the Lyrans gained control of the planet again.
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: '''Outcome''': The Wolf in Exile forces fought the Falcons to a stand still and the Lyrans gained control of the planet again.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
 
: '''Planet''': [[Newtown Square]]
 
: '''Planet''': [[Newtown Square]]
: '''Attackers''': Pryde Eyrie Cluster + Omega ''Solahma'' Cluster + 7th PGC
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: '''Attackers''': Pryde Eyrie Cluster + Omega Solahma Cluster + 7th PGC
 
: '''Defenders''': 14th Donegal Guards
 
: '''Defenders''': 14th Donegal Guards
 
: '''Outcome''': After fierce fighting Adam Steiner retreat his troops and left the planet to the Falcons.
 
: '''Outcome''': After fierce fighting Adam Steiner retreat his troops and left the planet to the Falcons.
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: '''Attackers''': 124th Striker Cluster + Jade Falcon Eyrie Cluster
 
: '''Attackers''': 124th Striker Cluster + Jade Falcon Eyrie Cluster
 
: '''Defenders''': Pandora College Training Battalion + planetary militia
 
: '''Defenders''': Pandora College Training Battalion + planetary militia
: '''Outcome''': The defenders were destroyed in a three-week fight.
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: '''Outcome''': The defenders were destroyed in a 3 week long fight.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
 
: '''Planet''': [[Rasalgethi]]
 
: '''Planet''': [[Rasalgethi]]
 
:Phase One
 
:Phase One
: '''Attackers''': Rho Galaxy (4 veteran Clusters)
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: '''Attackers''': Rho Galaxy (4 veteran clusters)
 
: '''Defenders''': Brion's Legion 1st Regiment (Merc) + Kelenfold PTM
 
: '''Defenders''': Brion's Legion 1st Regiment (Merc) + Kelenfold PTM
 
: '''Outcome''': The PTM were destroyed in the initial month of fighting and the mercenaries undertook a guerrilla campaign.
 
: '''Outcome''': The PTM were destroyed in the initial month of fighting and the mercenaries undertook a guerrilla campaign.
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: '''Planet''': [[Beta VII]]
 
: '''Planet''': [[Beta VII]]
 
: '''Attackers''': 2nd Crucis Lancers
 
: '''Attackers''': 2nd Crucis Lancers
: '''Defenders''': Jade ''Solahma'' Cluster
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: '''Defenders''': Jade Solahma Cluster
 
: '''Outcome''': The defenders had no chance and were wiped out.
 
: '''Outcome''': The defenders had no chance and were wiped out.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
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: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
: '''Planet''': [[Blackjack (system)|Blackjack]]
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: '''Planet''': [[Blackjack (planet)|Blackjack]]
 
: '''Attackers''': Archer's Avengers (with ''Black Paw'' - WarShip) + later reinforced by Adam Steiner task force
 
: '''Attackers''': Archer's Avengers (with ''Black Paw'' - WarShip) + later reinforced by Adam Steiner task force
: '''Defenders''': 8th PGC + 10th PGC (with ''White Talon'' - WarShip) + arrival of two additional Clusters
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: '''Defenders''': 8th PGC + 10th PGC (with ''White Talon'' - WarShip) + arrival of 2 additional clusters
 
: '''Outcome''': Both sides delivered strikes with no significant sign of progress. Later saKhan Samantha Clees arrived with more forces as support. As a surprise she invited the Lyrans to follow her to Blair Atholl.
 
: '''Outcome''': Both sides delivered strikes with no significant sign of progress. Later saKhan Samantha Clees arrived with more forces as support. As a surprise she invited the Lyrans to follow her to Blair Atholl.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
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: '''Attacker''': 388th Com Guard Division
 
: '''Attacker''': 388th Com Guard Division
 
: '''Defender''': 9th PGC
 
: '''Defender''': 9th PGC
: '''Outcome''': The PGC started a fierce defense and beat the Com Guards whenever possible.
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: '''Outcome''': The PGC started a fierce defense and beat the ComGuards whenever possible.
 
:Phase Two
 
:Phase Two
 
: '''Outcome''': Both sides received reinforcements, but a general ceasefire was announced. It was created the Blair Atholl agreement. The world is in joint control of Lyrans and Falcons. The planet is a chance to prove untested warriors against Lyran troops. The Lyrans were safe for the next years.
 
: '''Outcome''': Both sides received reinforcements, but a general ceasefire was announced. It was created the Blair Atholl agreement. The world is in joint control of Lyrans and Falcons. The planet is a chance to prove untested warriors against Lyran troops. The Lyrans were safe for the next years.
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: '''Attackers''': 14th Lyran Guards
 
: '''Attackers''': 14th Lyran Guards
 
: '''Defenders''': 5th Battle Cluster
 
: '''Defenders''': 5th Battle Cluster
: '''Outcome''': The Steiner troops retreat off world frustrated after a two-week battle without any sign of success.
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: '''Outcome''': The Steiner troops retreat off world frustrated after a two week long battle without any sign of success.
 
: '''Source''':
 
: '''Source''':
  
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==Maps==
 
==Maps==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
LAAF and JF 3059.png|
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Image:LAAF_+_JF_3059.png|
LAAF and JF 3067.png|
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Image:LAAF_+_JF_3067.png|
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  

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