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− | In June of [[2786]], an unmarked freighter entered the Skondia system and passed through the Lyran picket lines unchallenged. Once the vessel was in orbit, a regiment of [[Draconis Combine]] [[BattleMech]]s attacked the planet catching the defenders by surprise. The Commonwealth forces focused their might on defending the major industrial centers waiting for an attack. However, the Combine troops began attacking civilians and population centers instead. When the Lyran troops moved to stop these attacks, the quicker Combine forces flanked their opponents and seized the now undefended factories. The Kuritan troops were then able to withdrawal. This defeat was a major embarrassment to the Commonwealth High Command. However, the defeat lead to many reforms regarding system security and planetary defense. The quick victory also convinced then-Coordinator [[Minoru Kurita]] to focus his efforts against the [[Federated Suns]] as it was now seen as more dangerous than the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref>''House Steiner'', p. 43, "The First Succession War"</ref> | + | In June of [[2786]], an unmarked freighter entered the Skondia system and passed through the Lyran picket lines unchallenged. Once the vessel was in orbit, a regiment of [[Draconis Combine]] [[BattleMech]]s attacked the planet catching the defenders by surprise. The Commonwealth forces focused their might on defending the major industrial centers waiting for an attack. However, the Combine troops began attacking civilians and population centers instead. When the Lyran troops moved to stop these attacks, the quicker Combine forces flanked their opponents and seized the now undefended factories. The Kuritan troops were then able to withdrawal. This defeat was a major embarrassment to the Commonwealth High Command. However, the defeat lead to many reforms regarding system security and planetary defense. The quick victory also convinced then-Coordinator [[Minoru Kurita]] to focus his efforts against the [[Federated Suns]] as it was now seen as more dangerous than the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 43, "The First Succession War"</ref> |
− | In early [[2787]], the Draconis Combine returned to attack Skondia. This time they brought a major armada with them. After the humiliation of the previous attack, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] had heavily reinforced the Skondia system. This resulted in one of the largest ship-to-ship engagements of the [[Succession Wars]]. The Kuritan fleet was able to penetrate the planetary defenses, off load their ground forces, and then re-engage the Lyran fleet. Of the nearly 300 ships and fighters that took part on the Lyran side of the battle, only about a 100 remained after the fighting. On the ground, Steiner forces performed well, but were unable to halt the Combine invasion. After four months of fighting, the system was securely in Combine control.<ref>''House Steiner'', p. 45, "The First Succession War"</ref> | + | In early [[2787]], the Draconis Combine returned to attack Skondia. This time they brought a major armada with them. After the humiliation of the previous attack, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] had heavily reinforced the Skondia system. This resulted in one of the largest ship-to-ship engagements of the [[Succession Wars]]. The Kuritan fleet was able to penetrate the planetary defenses, off load their ground forces, and then re-engage the Lyran fleet. Of the nearly 300 ships and fighters that took part on the Lyran side of the battle, only about a 100 remained after the fighting. On the ground, Steiner forces performed well, but were unable to halt the Combine invasion. After four months of fighting, the system was securely in Combine control.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 45, "The First Succession War"</ref> |
===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
− | Skondia was one of the four worlds targeted for liberation by the Lyran Commonwealth in [[Operation Freedom]] that began in February [[2913]]. Though the fighting was long, Skondia was successfully retaken from the Draconis Combine.<ref>''House Steiner'', p. 76, "The First Succession War"</ref> | + | Skondia was one of the four worlds targeted for liberation by the Lyran Commonwealth in [[Operation Freedom]] that began in February [[2913]]. Though the fighting was long, Skondia was successfully retaken from the Draconis Combine.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 76, "The First Succession War"</ref> |
− | === | + | ===Fourth Succession War=== |
The planet was invaded in Draconis Combine's [[14th Legion of Vega]] in [[3029]]. This was part of the Combine's counter-assault named [[Operation Contagion]] during last year of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. At the time, the planet was lightly defended with only five militia infantry regiments and two battalions of militia BattleMechs. The 14th Legion landed on top of outpost name Fort Eagle, where the two infantry regiments defending the outpost fought bravely and were completely wiped out. The Legion inflict considerable amount of damage as they hopped city to city destroying any resistance to Combine rule. Five weeks into Legion's campaign, on planet [[LCAF]] acting commanding officer Colonel Mitch Freeman order his green untrained BattleMech battalions to confront Vegans. The First & Second Battalions of the Skondia Militia charged Legion, to Combine soldiers surprise. The surprise charge inflicted heavy damage two organized companies of the Vegan's BattleMechs. However, once organized, the Vegans wiped out last resistance on Skondia within minutes.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 78, "Early Successes": Skondia's meager defense falls to the Draconis Combine</ref> The planet was conquered and taken control of by the Draconis Combine. | The planet was invaded in Draconis Combine's [[14th Legion of Vega]] in [[3029]]. This was part of the Combine's counter-assault named [[Operation Contagion]] during last year of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. At the time, the planet was lightly defended with only five militia infantry regiments and two battalions of militia BattleMechs. The 14th Legion landed on top of outpost name Fort Eagle, where the two infantry regiments defending the outpost fought bravely and were completely wiped out. The Legion inflict considerable amount of damage as they hopped city to city destroying any resistance to Combine rule. Five weeks into Legion's campaign, on planet [[LCAF]] acting commanding officer Colonel Mitch Freeman order his green untrained BattleMech battalions to confront Vegans. The First & Second Battalions of the Skondia Militia charged Legion, to Combine soldiers surprise. The surprise charge inflicted heavy damage two organized companies of the Vegan's BattleMechs. However, once organized, the Vegans wiped out last resistance on Skondia within minutes.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 78, "Early Successes": Skondia's meager defense falls to the Draconis Combine</ref> The planet was conquered and taken control of by the Draconis Combine. | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[20 Year Update]]'' | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
− | *''[[House Steiner]]'' | + | *''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' |
*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/DA_Republic_Worlds.pdf Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)]'' | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/DA_Republic_Worlds.pdf Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
Revision as of 18:13, 13 August 2011
Contents
(References to Skondia)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: -32.08 Y: 56.07
Planetary Data[1]
- Star Type: F6V
- Position in System: 2 (of 5)
- Number of Moons: 3 (Tadzio, Urian, Wilmot)
- Days to Jump Point: 14
- Surface Water: 77%
- Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Surface Gravity: 1.08
- Equatorial Temp: 50°C
- Highest Native Life: Birds
Era Specific Data
3130[1]
- Governor: Hasani Saadiq
- Planetary Legate: Yegor Welvel
- Population: 2,671,000,000
Garrisoning Military Force
3050
3067
Brief Planetary History
Skondia was settled for its abundant deposits of rare metals and minerals. Within a decade of the first colonists arrival, the first cities on Skondia were producing nickel alloy metals, titanium, and steel used in everything from silverware to fusion reactors.[1]
First Succession War
In June of 2786, an unmarked freighter entered the Skondia system and passed through the Lyran picket lines unchallenged. Once the vessel was in orbit, a regiment of Draconis Combine BattleMechs attacked the planet catching the defenders by surprise. The Commonwealth forces focused their might on defending the major industrial centers waiting for an attack. However, the Combine troops began attacking civilians and population centers instead. When the Lyran troops moved to stop these attacks, the quicker Combine forces flanked their opponents and seized the now undefended factories. The Kuritan troops were then able to withdrawal. This defeat was a major embarrassment to the Commonwealth High Command. However, the defeat lead to many reforms regarding system security and planetary defense. The quick victory also convinced then-Coordinator Minoru Kurita to focus his efforts against the Federated Suns as it was now seen as more dangerous than the Lyran Commonwealth.[4]
In early 2787, the Draconis Combine returned to attack Skondia. This time they brought a major armada with them. After the humiliation of the previous attack, the Lyran Commonwealth had heavily reinforced the Skondia system. This resulted in one of the largest ship-to-ship engagements of the Succession Wars. The Kuritan fleet was able to penetrate the planetary defenses, off load their ground forces, and then re-engage the Lyran fleet. Of the nearly 300 ships and fighters that took part on the Lyran side of the battle, only about a 100 remained after the fighting. On the ground, Steiner forces performed well, but were unable to halt the Combine invasion. After four months of fighting, the system was securely in Combine control.[5]
Third Succession War
Skondia was one of the four worlds targeted for liberation by the Lyran Commonwealth in Operation Freedom that began in February 2913. Though the fighting was long, Skondia was successfully retaken from the Draconis Combine.[6]
Fourth Succession War
The planet was invaded in Draconis Combine's 14th Legion of Vega in 3029. This was part of the Combine's counter-assault named Operation Contagion during last year of the Fourth Succession War. At the time, the planet was lightly defended with only five militia infantry regiments and two battalions of militia BattleMechs. The 14th Legion landed on top of outpost name Fort Eagle, where the two infantry regiments defending the outpost fought bravely and were completely wiped out. The Legion inflict considerable amount of damage as they hopped city to city destroying any resistance to Combine rule. Five weeks into Legion's campaign, on planet LCAF acting commanding officer Colonel Mitch Freeman order his green untrained BattleMech battalions to confront Vegans. The First & Second Battalions of the Skondia Militia charged Legion, to Combine soldiers surprise. The surprise charge inflicted heavy damage two organized companies of the Vegan's BattleMechs. However, once organized, the Vegans wiped out last resistance on Skondia within minutes.[7] The planet was conquered and taken control of by the Draconis Combine.
Jihad
During the Jihad the Word of Blake captured the world and integrated it into the Word of Blake Protectorate. Eventually Clan Ghost Bear forces would liberate the planet from the Blakists.[8] Though the Blakists had little hesitation in using weapons of mass destruction to destroy their enemies, for some reason they didn't employ them on Skondia.[1]
Owner History
- 2750 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 2788 - Draconis Combine
- 3025 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3030 - Draconis Combine
- 3040 - Draconis Combine
- 3052 - Draconis Combine
- 3057 - Draconis Combine
- 3062 - Draconis Combine
- 3067 - Draconis Combine[3]
- 3130 - Republic of the Sphere[1]
- 3136 - Independent World
Nearby Planets
Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 222 - "World Profile"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 26 - "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 117 - "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 43, "The First Succession War"
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 45, "The First Succession War"
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 76, "The First Succession War"
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 78, "Early Successes": Skondia's meager defense falls to the Draconis Combine
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 84, "Ghost Bears Advance in Protectorate"