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| enddate = 2 May [[3063]]<ref name=FMUp10>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 10-11: "3063"</ref> | | enddate = 2 May [[3063]]<ref name=FMUp10>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 10-11: "3063"</ref> | ||
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| command3 = [[Sixth Marik Militia]]<br>[[Raven's Nest|FWLS ''Sardis'']]<br>[[Bedevere|FWLS ''Bedevere'']] (presumed)<br>[[Tristram|FWLS ''Tristram'']] (presumed) | | command3 = [[Sixth Marik Militia]]<br>[[Raven's Nest|FWLS ''Sardis'']]<br>[[Bedevere|FWLS ''Bedevere'']] (presumed)<br>[[Tristram|FWLS ''Tristram'']] (presumed) | ||
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| + | ==Prelude== | ||
| + | In the wake of the opening moves in [[Battle of Coventry (3063)|battle]] on [[Coventry]] that saw the [[First Coventry Jaegers]] and [[Kristen's Krushers]] destroy the [[Coventry CPM]], [[Colonel]] [[Jason Walker]] of the Jaegers interpreted [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion| Katherine Steiner-Davion's]] order to eliminate neutral and hostile forces as being applicable to the Krushers as well. The Krushers retreated off planet on 21 January and began making their way towards [[Free Worlds League]] space. The need to resupply consumables required a successful [[Battle of Gallery (3063)|raid]] of [[Gallery]] on 11 March, however the ruler of that world was none other than [[Nondi Steiner]] when then branded the Krushers as a hostile force. Anticipating their line of travel would take the Krushers to [[Arcadia (LC)|Arcadia]], the Alliance repositioned a fleet that included the [[Mjolnir|''Mjolnir''-class]] [[battlecruiser]] ''[[Yggdrasil]]'' to the system, and rotated the [[Second Donegal Guards]] from [[Gienah]] to the planet's surface. The prior position of the ''Yggrasil'' is unknown, but given the tight timing and the lack of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] it was almost certainly just a few jumps from Arcadia.<ref name=FCCWp38/> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | <ref name=FMMRp84>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 84: "The Krushers"</ref> | + | ===Initial Actions=== |
| − | <ref name= | + | When the Krusher's flotilla appeared in the Arcadia system, the presence of the ''Yggdrasil'' forced the Krusher's to scatter. The [[DropShip]]s made a hard burn for the planet to outrun the guns of the battlecruiser, miraculously doing so without loses despite harassment the entire transit.<ref name=FCCWp38/><ref name=FMMRp84>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 84: "The Krushers"</ref> |
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| − | <ref name= | + | Upon landing the Second Donegal fell upon the already bloodied Krushers, shattering them further. The notable[[Hunter|Hunter Light Support Tank]] crew of the Second Guards' Tank 92, [[The Red Banner]], saw considerable action.<ref name=TRO3058Up76>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 76: "Hunter Light Support Tank"</ref> By the end of April the Krushers had been reduced from their initial strength of a regiment to two operational companies.<ref name=FCCWp38/> |
| − | <ref name= | + | |
| − | <ref name=TRO3050Up190>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 190: "HER-3S Hermes"</ref> | + | ===Relief=== |
| − | <ref name= | + | On 2 May, the Krushers detected [[BattleMech]] [[Drop Pod]]s cutting through the atmosphere. Believing them to be Lyran reinforcements Colonel [[Kristen Marik]] prepared to surrender, but radio contact soon revealed them to be the [[Sixth Marik Militia]], sent by Kristen's brother-in-law Marshall [[Jeremy Brett]]. Transporting them was the [[Thera|''Thera''-class]] [[carrier]] [[Sardis|FWLS ''Sardis'']] which almost certainly came with her escorts, the [[Eagle|''Eagle''-class]] [[Frigate|frigates]] [[Bedevere|FWLS ''Bedevere'']] and [[Tristram|FWLS ''Tristram'']].<ref name=TRO3067p204>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 204: "Eagle (Frigate)</ref> It is unknown if the ''Yggrasil'' was still in system when the League WarShips arrived, but there was no recorded engagement between them. The ''Sardis''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[aerospace fighter|aerospace]] regiments were able to overwhelm the planetary aerospace forces and quickly achieved aerospace superiority with minimal losses in what would be the first combat action of a ''Thera''-class WarShip.<ref name=TRO3067p210>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 210: "Thera (Carrier)</ref> |
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| − | <ref name= | + | One of the first members of the Sixth to make planetfall was [[MechWarrior (rank)|Trooper]] [[Gemma Jackson]] in her HMR-3S ''[[Hammer]]'', "Slammer."<ref name=TRO3055Up16>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 16: "HMR-3M Hammer"</ref> Once on the ground, the Sixth sent five two-’Mech reconnaissance elements to scout the Guards' lines. [[Lieutenant]] [[Beata Gulipous]] and her HER-3S ''[[Hermes]]'' were able to locate a break in the Guards' lines that allowed the Sixth to break through and rescue the Krushers.<ref name=TRO3050Up190>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 190: "HER-3S Hermes"</ref> This break was able to be exploited by [[Force Commander]] [[Arthur Sukhanov]], the Sixth's infantry commander. His expert employment of his [[Longinus]] battle armor in urban environs eared him much renown.<ref name=TRO3058Up28>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 28: "Longinus Battle Armor"</ref> Unfortunately, in the final clash Kristen Marik was seriously wounded. <ref name=FCCWp38/><ref name=FMMRp84/> |
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| + | The Guards quickly recognized their situation and withdrew from Arcadia.<ref name=FMUp169>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 169: "Donegal Guard"</ref><ref name=FMUp148>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 148: "Marik Militia"</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Aftermath== | ||
| + | Kristen Marik was medevaced to the League, but expired enroute. Her only son, [[Janos Rousset-Marik]] had been killed on Gallery, so command of the Krusher's and her Title passed to her only surviving child, [[Alys Rousset-Marik]]. Publicly Marshall Brett was reprimanded for his unauthorized adventurism, but privately he was praised and the League maintained control of Arcadia until 11 April [[3067]]. Trooper Jackson became the reluctant human face of the campaign during the PR blitz to rehabilitate Marshall Brett's reputation. Force Commander Sukhanov became a key advisor to Marshall Brett. <ref name=FCCWp38/><ref name=FMMRp84/><ref name=TRO3055Up16/><ref name=TRO3058Up28/> | ||
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| + | Following this battle, the Guards relocated to [[Giausar]].<ref name=FMUp169/> Once Arcadia was returned to the Alliance, the Sixth pulled up stakes and arrived at their new duty station of [[Megrez]] in July 3067.<ref name=FMUp148/> | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | The exact date of arrival in the Arcadia system is unknown, but given the probable path of Gallery->Chuckchi->Aristotle->Soilihull->Mariefred->Dar-es-Salaam the Krushers would appear around 24 April. Assuming 2.5G transits, the Overthrust for both Union and Overlord DropShips trying to flee a WarShip, the ordinary 13.87 days would be cut down to 8.77 days. This would put them on planet around 3 May which is just a touch past the first hardtime of "the end of April" but pretty close considering FASA likely didn't do all the calculations when creating the narrative. Ironically, the long transit time also means the ''Sardis'' led relief force and the Krushers were almost certainly in space at the same time. Had they been able to detect each other the entire planet side battle could have been avoided. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:24, 13 July 2023
| Battle of Arcadia (3063) | |
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| Conflict details | |
| Part of | Civil War Era |
| Start Date | April 3063[1] |
| End Date | 2 May 3063[2] |
| Planet(s) | Arcadia |
| Result | Free Worlds League victory |
| Territorial Changes | Ceded back to Lyran Alliance, 11 April 3067[3] |
| Attacking Forces | |
| Affiliation | Kristen's Krushers |
| Commanding Officer(s) | Colonel Kristen Marik† |
| Command(s) | Kristen's Krushers |
| Defending Forces | |
| Affiliation | Lyran Alliance |
| Commanding Officer(s) | Leutnant-General Delmar Voss |
| Command(s) | Second Donegal Guards LAS Yggdrasil |
| Other Forces | |
| Affiliation | Free Worlds League |
| Commanding Officer(s) | Marshall Jeremy Brett |
| Command(s) | Sixth Marik Militia FWLS Sardis FWLS Bedevere (presumed) FWLS Tristram (presumed) |
Contents
Prelude
In the wake of the opening moves in battle on Coventry that saw the First Coventry Jaegers and Kristen's Krushers destroy the Coventry CPM, Colonel Jason Walker of the Jaegers interpreted Archon Katherine Steiner-Davion's order to eliminate neutral and hostile forces as being applicable to the Krushers as well. The Krushers retreated off planet on 21 January and began making their way towards Free Worlds League space. The need to resupply consumables required a successful raid of Gallery on 11 March, however the ruler of that world was none other than Nondi Steiner when then branded the Krushers as a hostile force. Anticipating their line of travel would take the Krushers to Arcadia, the Alliance repositioned a fleet that included the Mjolnir-class battlecruiser Yggdrasil to the system, and rotated the Second Donegal Guards from Gienah to the planet's surface. The prior position of the Yggrasil is unknown, but given the tight timing and the lack of a Lithium-Fusion Battery it was almost certainly just a few jumps from Arcadia.[1]
Overview
Initial Actions
When the Krusher's flotilla appeared in the Arcadia system, the presence of the Yggdrasil forced the Krusher's to scatter. The DropShips made a hard burn for the planet to outrun the guns of the battlecruiser, miraculously doing so without loses despite harassment the entire transit.[1][4]
Upon landing the Second Donegal fell upon the already bloodied Krushers, shattering them further. The notableHunter Light Support Tank crew of the Second Guards' Tank 92, The Red Banner, saw considerable action.[5] By the end of April the Krushers had been reduced from their initial strength of a regiment to two operational companies.[1]
Relief
On 2 May, the Krushers detected BattleMech Drop Pods cutting through the atmosphere. Believing them to be Lyran reinforcements Colonel Kristen Marik prepared to surrender, but radio contact soon revealed them to be the Sixth Marik Militia, sent by Kristen's brother-in-law Marshall Jeremy Brett. Transporting them was the Thera-class carrier FWLS Sardis which almost certainly came with her escorts, the Eagle-class frigates FWLS Bedevere and FWLS Tristram.[6] It is unknown if the Yggrasil was still in system when the League WarShips arrived, but there was no recorded engagement between them. The Sardis's aerospace regiments were able to overwhelm the planetary aerospace forces and quickly achieved aerospace superiority with minimal losses in what would be the first combat action of a Thera-class WarShip.[7]
One of the first members of the Sixth to make planetfall was Trooper Gemma Jackson in her HMR-3S Hammer, "Slammer."[8] Once on the ground, the Sixth sent five two-’Mech reconnaissance elements to scout the Guards' lines. Lieutenant Beata Gulipous and her HER-3S Hermes were able to locate a break in the Guards' lines that allowed the Sixth to break through and rescue the Krushers.[9] This break was able to be exploited by Force Commander Arthur Sukhanov, the Sixth's infantry commander. His expert employment of his Longinus battle armor in urban environs eared him much renown.[10] Unfortunately, in the final clash Kristen Marik was seriously wounded. [1][4]
The Guards quickly recognized their situation and withdrew from Arcadia.[11][12]
Aftermath
Kristen Marik was medevaced to the League, but expired enroute. Her only son, Janos Rousset-Marik had been killed on Gallery, so command of the Krusher's and her Title passed to her only surviving child, Alys Rousset-Marik. Publicly Marshall Brett was reprimanded for his unauthorized adventurism, but privately he was praised and the League maintained control of Arcadia until 11 April 3067. Trooper Jackson became the reluctant human face of the campaign during the PR blitz to rehabilitate Marshall Brett's reputation. Force Commander Sukhanov became a key advisor to Marshall Brett. [1][4][8][10]
Following this battle, the Guards relocated to Giausar.[11] Once Arcadia was returned to the Alliance, the Sixth pulled up stakes and arrived at their new duty station of Megrez in July 3067.[12]
Notes
The exact date of arrival in the Arcadia system is unknown, but given the probable path of Gallery->Chuckchi->Aristotle->Soilihull->Mariefred->Dar-es-Salaam the Krushers would appear around 24 April. Assuming 2.5G transits, the Overthrust for both Union and Overlord DropShips trying to flee a WarShip, the ordinary 13.87 days would be cut down to 8.77 days. This would put them on planet around 3 May which is just a touch past the first hardtime of "the end of April" but pretty close considering FASA likely didn't do all the calculations when creating the narrative. Ironically, the long transit time also means the Sardis led relief force and the Krushers were almost certainly in space at the same time. Had they been able to detect each other the entire planet side battle could have been avoided.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 FedCom Civil War, pp. 38-40: "The Eagle's Flight"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, pp. 10-11: "3063"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, pp. 13-14: "3067"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised, p. 84: "The Krushers"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 76: "Hunter Light Support Tank"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 204: "Eagle (Frigate)
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 210: "Thera (Carrier)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 16: "HMR-3M Hammer"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 190: "HER-3S Hermes"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 28: "Longinus Battle Armor"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 169: "Donegal Guard"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 148: "Marik Militia"