Battle of Ibstock (3136)

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Battle of Ibstock
Part of Dark Age era
Start Date 27-28 March 3136
Planet Ibstock
Result Oriente Protectorate conquer the planet
Factions
(Attacker)
Oriente Protectorate
(Defender)
Senatorial Alliance
Commanders and leaders
Ivan Casson
Forces involved
Eagle's Talons Militia

Overview

The Eagle's Talons successfully invade and conquer the former Republic of the Sphere world of Ibstock within 48 hours of landing.[1] The combined arms formations of the Protectorate made good use of the Testudo Siege Tank in at least one engagement, with Protectorate infantry forces using the tanks to rout a militia infantry regiment and their BattleMech support at Porstmouth Gorge, despite being significantly outnumbered.[2]

Prelude

Battle

Aftermath

References

  1. Pandora's Gambit, Ch. 12
  2. Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 20, "Testudo Siege Tank"

Bibliography