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On the 15th of December [[3059]]<ref name="THp191">''The Hunters'', p. 191, "Chapter 22"</ref> Task Force SERPENT encountered a convoy from [[Clan Ghost Bear]] in the [[Deep Periphery]]. Task Force SERPENT jumped into a system some four jumps - 120 light years - past the system the [[Explorer Corps]] had named [[Meribah]] when they encountered the convoy, which was led by the ''[[Congress]]''-class frigate [[Shining Claw|CGB ''Shining Claw'']] and also included a pair of ''[[Whirlwind]]''-class destroyers, the [[Fire Fang|CGB ''Fire Fang'']] and [[Ursus (Whirlwind)|CGB ''Ursus'']], and the ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShip]] [[Winter Wind|CGB ''Winter Wind'']].<ref name="TOTCp19">''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 18-19, "Defender"</ref> The ''Winter Wind'' was transporting scores of civilians in three attached [[DropShip]]s that the Ghost Bears were relocating to the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name="THp203">''The Hunters'', p. 203-207, "Chapter 23"</ref>
 
On the 15th of December [[3059]]<ref name="THp191">''The Hunters'', p. 191, "Chapter 22"</ref> Task Force SERPENT encountered a convoy from [[Clan Ghost Bear]] in the [[Deep Periphery]]. Task Force SERPENT jumped into a system some four jumps - 120 light years - past the system the [[Explorer Corps]] had named [[Meribah]] when they encountered the convoy, which was led by the ''[[Congress]]''-class frigate [[Shining Claw|CGB ''Shining Claw'']] and also included a pair of ''[[Whirlwind]]''-class destroyers, the [[Fire Fang|CGB ''Fire Fang'']] and [[Ursus (Whirlwind)|CGB ''Ursus'']], and the ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShip]] [[Winter Wind|CGB ''Winter Wind'']].<ref name="TOTCp19">''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 18-19, "Defender"</ref> The ''Winter Wind'' was transporting scores of civilians in three attached [[DropShip]]s that the Ghost Bears were relocating to the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name="THp203">''The Hunters'', p. 203-207, "Chapter 23"</ref>
  
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The ''Fire Fang'' attempted to protect the ''Winter Wind'' during the resulting battle; the ''Winter Wind'' was disabled early in the battle by the ''[[Lola III]]''-class destroyer [[Ranger|ISS ''Ranger'']],<ref name="THp203">''The Hunters'', p. 203-207, "Chapter 23"</ref>  and the ''Haruna'' was tasked with delivering several [[DEST]] boarding parties aboard the ''Winter Wind''.<ref name="THp209">''The Hunters'', p. 209, "Chapter 24"</ref> While the ''Shining Claw'' and ''Ranger'' continued their dangerous ballet, the ''Haruna'' pressed onward towards the stricken ''Winter Wind'' only for the ''Fire Fang'', a Whirlwind-class destroyer, to move to intercept it and protect the disabled JumpShip.  Though its opponent was better armed, the ''Haruna'' hoped to use its advantage in support craft to even the odds.  As they closed and launched fighters, the ''Haruna'' targeted the ''Fire Fang'' with its [[Naval PPC]]s while using its point-defense weapons to ward off the Clan fighters targeting the still-docked ''Bisan''.  Even under the punishing fire of the ''Fire Fang'''s autocannons, the ''Haruna'' maintained its course towards the ''Winter Wind'' rather than trying and presenting its broadside batteries.  Coming to her aid, the ''Antrium'' and two ''Avenger''-class Dropships intervened against the ''Fire Fang'', allowing the ''Haruna'' to break through the enemy's defenses.<ref name=TH24>''The Hunters'', ch. 24</ref>
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The ''Fire Fang'' attempted to protect the ''Winter Wind'' during the resulting battle; the ''Winter Wind'' was disabled early in the battle by the ''[[Lola III]]''-class destroyer [[Ranger (Individual Lola III-class WarShip, ComStar)|ISS ''Ranger'']],<ref name="THp203">''The Hunters'', p. 203-207, "Chapter 23"</ref>  and the ''Haruna'' was tasked with delivering several [[DEST]] boarding parties aboard the ''Winter Wind''.<ref name="THp209">''The Hunters'', p. 209, "Chapter 24"</ref> While the ''Shining Claw'' and ''Ranger'' continued their dangerous ballet, the ''Haruna'' pressed onward towards the stricken ''Winter Wind'' only for the ''Fire Fang'', a Whirlwind-class destroyer, to move to intercept it and protect the disabled JumpShip.  Though its opponent was better armed, the ''Haruna'' hoped to use its advantage in support craft to even the odds.  As they closed and launched fighters, the ''Haruna'' targeted the ''Fire Fang'' with its [[Naval PPC]]s while using its point-defense weapons to ward off the Clan fighters targeting the still-docked ''Bisan''.  Even under the punishing fire of the ''Fire Fang'''s autocannons, the ''Haruna'' maintained its course towards the ''Winter Wind'' rather than trying and presenting its broadside batteries.  Coming to her aid, the ''Antrium'' and two ''Avenger''-class Dropships intervened against the ''Fire Fang'', allowing the ''Haruna'' to break through the enemy's defenses.<ref name=TH24>''The Hunters'', ch. 24</ref>
  
 
At 1840 hours, the ''Haruna'' pulled to within 85km of the ''Winter Wind'' and launcheed the ''Bisan'' towards the JumpShip.  Though [[Star Captain]] [[Hector (Ghost Bear Character)|Hector]] ordered his vessel's DropShips to engage, only the two ''[[Union-C]]''-class DropShips are able to launch, the [[Arctic Frost|CGB ''Arctic Frost'']] and [[Blue Kodiak|CGB ''Blue Kodiak'']],<ref name="TOTCp19"/> while the the ''[[Broadsword]]''-class [[Ice Dart|CGB ''Ice Dart'']] was stuck to the ''Winter Wind'' due to its [[Docking Collar]] being damaged by the ''Ranger''. Though outnumber, in a display of superior skill the Combine DropShip outmaneuvered the two Clan DropShips, performing a sharp pirouette to savage the first ''Union-C'' and launched its fighters to harry the second.  Making a fast pass along the ''Winter Wind'' at a velocity of 600kph, the ''Bisan'' launched its two [[NL-42 "Battle Taxi"|NL-42 combat shuttles]] and successfully delivered them to target despite the ''Winter Wind'' attempting to engage with her [[PPC]]s.<ref name="THp223">''The Hunters'', p. 223-224, "Chapter 25"</ref>. The DEST boarding parties, equipped with [[Kage]] suits, board the ship at 1850 hours and engage the security element of [[Elemental]]s in battle armor and armed crew members.  The first group succeeds in capturing the engineering space and docking bays, while the second is delayed from seizing the bridge by more Elementals, buying the bridge crew time to smash the control panels and dump the computer core.<ref>''The Hunters'', ch. 26</ref>
 
At 1840 hours, the ''Haruna'' pulled to within 85km of the ''Winter Wind'' and launcheed the ''Bisan'' towards the JumpShip.  Though [[Star Captain]] [[Hector (Ghost Bear Character)|Hector]] ordered his vessel's DropShips to engage, only the two ''[[Union-C]]''-class DropShips are able to launch, the [[Arctic Frost|CGB ''Arctic Frost'']] and [[Blue Kodiak|CGB ''Blue Kodiak'']],<ref name="TOTCp19"/> while the the ''[[Broadsword]]''-class [[Ice Dart|CGB ''Ice Dart'']] was stuck to the ''Winter Wind'' due to its [[Docking Collar]] being damaged by the ''Ranger''. Though outnumber, in a display of superior skill the Combine DropShip outmaneuvered the two Clan DropShips, performing a sharp pirouette to savage the first ''Union-C'' and launched its fighters to harry the second.  Making a fast pass along the ''Winter Wind'' at a velocity of 600kph, the ''Bisan'' launched its two [[NL-42 "Battle Taxi"|NL-42 combat shuttles]] and successfully delivered them to target despite the ''Winter Wind'' attempting to engage with her [[PPC]]s.<ref name="THp223">''The Hunters'', p. 223-224, "Chapter 25"</ref>. The DEST boarding parties, equipped with [[Kage]] suits, board the ship at 1850 hours and engage the security element of [[Elemental]]s in battle armor and armed crew members.  The first group succeeds in capturing the engineering space and docking bays, while the second is delayed from seizing the bridge by more Elementals, buying the bridge crew time to smash the control panels and dump the computer core.<ref>''The Hunters'', ch. 26</ref>

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Bisan
Vessel Profile
TypeDropShip
ClassAchilles

History

An Achilles-class DropShip, the Bisan was in service with the Draconis Combine during the Clan Invasion era as the DCS Bisan. It was assigned along two Avenger-class DropShips, the DCS Hainan and a sister ship, the DCS Dojo, to the Kyushu-class frigate DCS Haruna as a part of the Combine contribution to the Second Star League Task Force SERPENT.[1]

On the 15th of December 3059[2] Task Force SERPENT encountered a convoy from Clan Ghost Bear in the Deep Periphery. Task Force SERPENT jumped into a system some four jumps - 120 light years - past the system the Explorer Corps had named Meribah when they encountered the convoy, which was led by the Congress-class frigate CGB Shining Claw and also included a pair of Whirlwind-class destroyers, the CGB Fire Fang and CGB Ursus, and the Invader-class JumpShip CGB Winter Wind.[3] The Winter Wind was transporting scores of civilians in three attached DropShips that the Ghost Bears were relocating to the Inner Sphere.[4]

The Fire Fang attempted to protect the Winter Wind during the resulting battle; the Winter Wind was disabled early in the battle by the Lola III-class destroyer ISS Ranger,[4] and the Haruna was tasked with delivering several DEST boarding parties aboard the Winter Wind.[5] While the Shining Claw and Ranger continued their dangerous ballet, the Haruna pressed onward towards the stricken Winter Wind only for the Fire Fang, a Whirlwind-class destroyer, to move to intercept it and protect the disabled JumpShip. Though its opponent was better armed, the Haruna hoped to use its advantage in support craft to even the odds. As they closed and launched fighters, the Haruna targeted the Fire Fang with its Naval PPCs while using its point-defense weapons to ward off the Clan fighters targeting the still-docked Bisan. Even under the punishing fire of the Fire Fang's autocannons, the Haruna maintained its course towards the Winter Wind rather than trying and presenting its broadside batteries. Coming to her aid, the Antrium and two Avenger-class Dropships intervened against the Fire Fang, allowing the Haruna to break through the enemy's defenses.[6]

At 1840 hours, the Haruna pulled to within 85km of the Winter Wind and launcheed the Bisan towards the JumpShip. Though Star Captain Hector ordered his vessel's DropShips to engage, only the two Union-C-class DropShips are able to launch, the CGB Arctic Frost and CGB Blue Kodiak,[3] while the the Broadsword-class CGB Ice Dart was stuck to the Winter Wind due to its Docking Collar being damaged by the Ranger. Though outnumber, in a display of superior skill the Combine DropShip outmaneuvered the two Clan DropShips, performing a sharp pirouette to savage the first Union-C and launched its fighters to harry the second. Making a fast pass along the Winter Wind at a velocity of 600kph, the Bisan launched its two NL-42 combat shuttles and successfully delivered them to target despite the Winter Wind attempting to engage with her PPCs.[7]. The DEST boarding parties, equipped with Kage suits, board the ship at 1850 hours and engage the security element of Elementals in battle armor and armed crew members. The first group succeeds in capturing the engineering space and docking bays, while the second is delayed from seizing the bridge by more Elementals, buying the bridge crew time to smash the control panels and dump the computer core.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 18, "Attacker"
  2. ↑ The Hunters, p. 191, "Chapter 22"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Twilight of the Clans, p. 18-19, "Defender"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Hunters, p. 203-207, "Chapter 23"
  5. ↑ The Hunters, p. 209, "Chapter 24"
  6. ↑ The Hunters, ch. 24
  7. ↑ The Hunters, p. 223-224, "Chapter 25"
  8. ↑ The Hunters, ch. 26

Bibliography

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