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Owned by [[Chahar Traders]], the '''''Chahar Profit''''' was a [[Lyran Commonwealth]] [[JumpShip]] which would achieve notoriety for its misjump and resulting rescue from [[Draconis Combine]] territory during the lead up to the [[Second Succession War]].
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Owned by [[Chahar Traders]], the '''''Chahar Profit''''' was a freighter [[JumpShip]] from the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. It became known for its rescue following a misjump into [[Draconis Combine]] territory during the lead up to the [[Second Succession War]].
  
 
==Star League era to First Succession War==
 
==Star League era to First Succession War==
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The future ''Chahar Profit'' was constructed during the early years of the [[Star League]], a period when a number of JumpShips were regularly equipped with so-called "[[Piegon]]"s, mini jump-capable distress beacons. Though hideously expensive even for the [[Star League era]] and piggy-backing off its parent vessel's KF core, duplicated elements of the ship's field initiator were capable of detaching and performing a jump even if the rest of the vessel was rendered incapable of doing so. Though the "pigeon" system eventually fell out of favor after the development of the [[Hyperpulse Generator]], the system aboard the ''Chahar Profit'' was never removed and would remain intact centuries later.<ref name=SO-124>''Strategic Operations'', p. 124 "Aerospace Technologies - JumpShip 'Pigeons'"</ref>
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The ''Chahar Profit'' was constructed during the [[Star League era]], and like many JumpShips of this period it was equipped with a so-called [[Pigeon]], effectively a miniature jump-capable distress beacon.<ref name=SO-124>''Strategic Operations'', p. 124 "Aerospace Technologies - JumpShip 'Pigeons'"</ref>  
  
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Over the objection of companies such as Chahar Traders, the desperation of the [[First Succession War]] would see then-[[Archon]] [[Jennifer Steiner]] commandeer the majority of commercial freighters and transports like the ''Chahar Profit'' for the use of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] in [[2789]]. After the First war concluded, Jennifer's grandson [[Marcus Steiner]] would finally release those pressed into military service in [[2824]]. In returning them however, Marcus ordered that each must make at least three mercy runs to carry food, water and other vital supplies to Lyran worlds that had been neglected during the First Succession War. <ref name=HSTLC-47>'House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 47 "History - First Succession War - Patterns of War"</ref> <ref name=HSTLC-55/>
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Over the objection of companies such as Chahar Traders, the desperation of the [[First Succession War]] would see then-[[Archon]] [[Jennifer Steiner]] commandeer the majority of commercial freighters and transports like the ''Chahar Profit'' for the use of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] in [[2789]]. After the war's conclusion, her grandson [[Marcus Steiner]] would finally release those pressed into military service in [[2824]]. In returning them however, he ordered that each must make at least three mercy runs to carry food, water and other vital supplies to Lyran worlds that had been neglected during the First Succession War.<ref name=HSTLC-47>'House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 47 "History - First Succession War - Patterns of War"</ref><ref name=HSTLC-55/>
  
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When Chahar Traders initially refused, the Archon responded by making them an example, imposing huge fines but also broadcasting the schedules of all their ships across the Commonwealth, making vulnerable to any bandit or competitor who wanted to take advantage. Horrified, Chahar Traders quickly had a change of heart and agreed to the Archon's terms. <ref name=HSTLC-55>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 55 "History - The Second Succession War - Reconstruction Efforts"</ref> <ref name=HHS-39>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 39 "History of the Lyran Alliance - Second Succession War (2830-2864) - Reconstruction - Preludes to War"</ref>
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When Chahar Traders initially refused, the Archon responded by making them an example, imposing huge fines but also broadcasting the schedules of all their ships across the Commonwealth, making them vulnerable to any bandit or competitor who wanted to take advantage. Horrified, Chahar Traders quickly had a change of heart and agreed to the Archon's terms.<ref name=HSTLC-55>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 55 "History - The Second Succession War - Reconstruction Efforts"</ref><ref name=HHS-39>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 39 "History of the Lyran Alliance - Second Succession War (2830-2864) - Reconstruction - Preludes to War"</ref>
  
 
==The Rescue of the ''Chahar Profit''==
 
==The Rescue of the ''Chahar Profit''==
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In late [[2826]] the ''Chahar Profit'' was performing one of the mercy runs mandated by the Lyran government, delivering a heavy load of corn and other foodstuffs intended for the starving population of the border world of [[Chandler]]. At that time the ship was under the command of Kaptain Vanessa Reiche. <ref name=HSTLC-56>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 56 "History - The Second Succession War - Rescue of the Chahar Profit"</ref> <ref name=HHS-39/> <ref name=HKTDC-64>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 64 "Second Succession War - The Minnesota Tribe and the Chahar Profit"</ref> <ref name=HHS-41>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 41 "History of the Lyran Alliance - Second Succession War (2830-2864) - Timeline: The Commonwealth and the Second Succession War"</ref> <ref name=HHS-43>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 43 "History of the Lyran Alliance - Second Succession War (2830-2864) - A Plea across the Stars"</ref>
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In late [[2826]]<ref name=HSTLC-56>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 56 "History - The Second Succession War - Rescue of the Chahar Profit"</ref> the ''Chahar Profit'' under the command of Kaptain Vanessa Reiche<ref name=HHS-43>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 43 "History of the Lyran Alliance - Second Succession War (2830-2864) - A Plea across the Stars"</ref> was performing one of the mercy runs mandated by the Lyran government, delivering a heavy load of corn and other foodstuffs intended for the starving population of the border world [[Chandler]].<ref name=HSTLC-56/><ref name=HHS-39/><ref name=HKTDC-64>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 64 "Second Succession War - The Minnesota Tribe and the Chahar Profit"</ref><ref name=HHS-41>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 41 "History of the Lyran Alliance - Second Succession War (2830-2864) - Timeline: The Commonwealth and the Second Succession War"</ref>
  
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On January 11th [[2827]] the ''Chahar Profit'' performed what should have been its final jump from [[Toffen]] to Chandler when the ship unfortunately misjumped (either due to a computer glitch or an error on the part of the ship's astrogator) into the Draconis Combine system of [[Darius]]. Almost immediately set upon by [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s patrolling the jump point after the JumpShip's arrival, the Combine fighters demanded the ''Chahar Proft'' power down its engines, strafing its [[Jump Sail]] to ensure the crew's compliance. <ref name=HSTLC-56/> <ref name=HHS-39/> <ref name=HHS-41/> <ref name=HHS-43/>
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On January 11th [[2827]]<ref>''House Steiner: The Lyran Commonwealth'' gives the year 2826 for the misjump, while later sources (namely ''Handbook: House Steiner'') state 11 January 3027</ref> the ''Chahar Profit'' performed what should have been its final jump from [[Toffen]] to Chandler. However, it misjumped into the Draconis Combine system of [[Darius]] instead where it was almost immediately set upon by [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s patrolling the jump point. The Combine fighters demanded the ''Chahar Proft'' power down its engines, strafing its [[Jump Sail]] to ensure the crew's compliance.<ref name=HSTLC-56/><ref name=HHS-39/><ref name=HHS-41/><ref name=HHS-43/>
  
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Unable to flee and equally unwilling to end up as slaves, the crew desperately considered its limited options when Crewman Fitz suggested the use of the ship's "Piegon". With Kaptain Reiche highly sceptical the ancient system would successfully jump, Fitz bet her ten cases of [[Glengarry Black]] that he could make it work, Reiche hurriedly recording a distress call as the Combine fighters prepared for a second pass and their attendant ''[[Union]]''-class moved to board them. <ref name=HSTLC-56/> <ref name=HHS-39/> <ref name=HHS-41/> <ref name=HHS-43/>  
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One crewman Fitz suggested the use of the ship's Jump Pigeon system to call for help. He bet Kaptain Reiche, who was highly sceptical the ancient system would successfully jump, ten cases of [[Glengarry Black]] that he could make it work. Reiche recorded a distress call as the Combine fighters prepared for a second pass and their attendant ''[[Union]]''-class moved to board the ''Chahar Profit''.<ref name=HSTLC-56/><ref name=HHS-39/><ref name=HHS-41/><ref name=HHS-43/>  
  
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Though causing heavy damage to the ''Chahar Profit'', the "pigeon" successfully jumped back into Lyran space with the ship's desperate plea for aid. After news of the ''Chahar Profit'''s fate reached Archon Marcus Steiner, despite his conflict with Chahar Traders and the ongoing tensions between the Commonwealth and the Combine in the lull between the First and Second Succession Wars, he ordered that the ship must be rescued no matter the cost. The Archon responded by reforming among the most elite LCAF unit of the First war, [[The Stealths]]. <ref name=HSTLC-56/> <ref name=HHS-39/> <ref name=HHS-41/> <ref name=HHS-43/>
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Though causing heavy damage to the ''Chahar Profit'', the Pigeon successfully jumped back into Lyran space, carrying the ship's desperate plea for aid. After news of the ''Chahar Profit'''s fate reached Archon Marcus Steiner, he ordered that the ship must be rescued no matter the cost, despite his conflict with Chahar Traders and the ongoing tensions between the Commonwealth and the Combine in the lull between the First and Second Succession Wars. [[The Stealths]], an elite [[LCAF]] unit, was reformed for the mission.<ref name=HSTLC-56/><ref name=HHS-39/><ref name=HHS-41/><ref name=HHS-43/> After weeks of vigorous retraining for the mission, the Stealths were ready, accompanied by a equally elite unit of AeroSpace Fighthers, a crack company of marines highly skilled in boarding operations, and as a precaution, a replacement JumpShip crew in case that of the ''Chahar Profit'' could not be rescued. With the attention of the [[Coordinator]] [[Jinjiro Kurita]] and the bulk of the [[DCMS]] focused on the Combine's [[Periphery]] border and the advance of the mysterious "[[Minnesota Tribe]]", the Stealths' transport the LCS ''[[Yo' Mama]]'' made the jump into the Darius system on 21 Feburary 2827.<ref name=HSTLC-56/> Immediately upon arrival in-system, all [[DropShip]]s save the one carrying the Stealths sped toward the ''Chahar Profit'' and Kurita forces guarding it. The ''Yo' Mama'' meanwhile made a high-thrust burn towards the planet itself. Two days after arriving in the system, the Stealths landed their 'Mechs just outside the planet's capital city where the crew of the ''Chahar Profit'' were being held.<ref name=HSTLC-56/> Many of the Stealths' 'Mechs had functional hand [[actuator]]s which clutched specially constructed "barrels", armored capsules with heavily padded interiors into which two crew members each were strapped. The Stealths reached their DropShip without losing or injuring a single member of either their number or of the crew of the ''Chahar Profit''. Meanwhile their comrades at the system's Jump Point had succeeded in recapturing the ''Chahar Profit'' and repairing and preparing her to jump to safety, her vital cargo intact. The arrival of the ''Chahar Profit'' and the Stealths triggered an ecstatic welcome from the people of Chandler.<ref name=HSTLC-56/><ref name=HKTDC-64/><ref name=HHS-39/><ref name=HHS-41/><ref name=HHS-43/>
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Though verging on 62 years old, the unit's former CO [[General]] [[Raymond Hempsted]] heeded the Archon's call, selecting only those who had served under him in battle previously as suitable for the task, a choice that limited the size of the newly reborn Stealths to just one [[BattleMech]] [[company]]. With the average age of the company's [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] being 63, many in the Commonwealth questioned if the rescue would succeed. <ref name=HSTLC-56/>
 
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After weeks of vigorous retraining for the mission, the Stealths were ready, accompanied by a equally elite unit of AeroSpace Fighthers, a crack company of marines highly skilled in boarding operations, and as a precaution, a replacement JumpShip crew in case that of the ''Chahar Profit'' could not be rescued. With the attention of the [[Coordinator]] [[Jinjiro Kurita]] and the bulk of the DCMS focused on the Combine's [[Periphery]] border and the advance of the mysterious "[[Minnesota Tribe]]", the Stealths' transport the LCS ''[[Yo' Mama]]'' made the jump into the Darius system on Feburary 21st 2827. <ref name=HSTLC-56/>
 
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Immediately upon arrival in-system all, [[DropShip]]s save the one carrying the Stealths detached and sped toward the ''Chahar Profit'' and Kurita forces guarding it, as the ''Yo' Mama'' made a high-thrust burn towards the planet itself. Two days after arriving in the system, the ''Yo' Mama'' launched the Stealths in a near perfect drop trajectory, the Lyran unit's 'Mechs landing just outside the planet's capital city where the ''Chahar Profit'''s crew were being held. <ref name=HSTLC-56/>
 
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Despite two days warning, the Kurita forces hadn't seriously considered the threat of the Lyran forces, and the Stealths' light and medium BattleMechs easily repulsed the local militia troops as they reached the city's prison and rescued the ''Chahar Profit'''s crew. Many of the Stealths' 'Mechs had functional hand [[actuator]]s which clutched specially constructed "barrels", armored capsules with heavily padded interiors into which two crew members were strapped. The selection of this rescue method was prescient, as the local 'Mech [[battalion]] had finally been roused and attempted to block the Lyran 'Mechs escape. <ref name=HSTLC-56/>
 
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Despite the extremely difficult task of punching through the Combine defenders while protect their charges in the "barrels", the Stealths succeeded in reaching their DropShip without losing or injuring a single member of either their number or of the crew of the ''Chahar Profit''. Meanwhile their comrades at the system's Jump Point had succeeded in recapturing the ''Chahar Profit'' and repairing and preparing her to jump to safety, her vital cargo intact. Shock arrival of the ''Chahar Profit'' and the Stealths would trigger an ecstatic welcome from the people of Chandler. <ref name=HSTLC-56/> <ref name=HKTDC-64/> <ref name=HHS-39/> <ref name=HHS-41/> <ref name=HHS-43/>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 17:39, 6 April 2014

Template:InfoBoxIndividualSpacegoingVessel Owned by Chahar Traders, the Chahar Profit was a freighter JumpShip from the Lyran Commonwealth. It became known for its rescue following a misjump into Draconis Combine territory during the lead up to the Second Succession War.

Star League era to First Succession War

The Chahar Profit was constructed during the Star League era, and like many JumpShips of this period it was equipped with a so-called Pigeon, effectively a miniature jump-capable distress beacon.[1]

Over the objection of companies such as Chahar Traders, the desperation of the First Succession War would see then-Archon Jennifer Steiner commandeer the majority of commercial freighters and transports like the Chahar Profit for the use of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces in 2789. After the war's conclusion, her grandson Marcus Steiner would finally release those pressed into military service in 2824. In returning them however, he ordered that each must make at least three mercy runs to carry food, water and other vital supplies to Lyran worlds that had been neglected during the First Succession War.[2][3]

When Chahar Traders initially refused, the Archon responded by making them an example, imposing huge fines but also broadcasting the schedules of all their ships across the Commonwealth, making them vulnerable to any bandit or competitor who wanted to take advantage. Horrified, Chahar Traders quickly had a change of heart and agreed to the Archon's terms.[3][4]

The Rescue of the Chahar Profit

In late 2826[5] the Chahar Profit under the command of Kaptain Vanessa Reiche[6] was performing one of the mercy runs mandated by the Lyran government, delivering a heavy load of corn and other foodstuffs intended for the starving population of the border world Chandler.[5][4][7][8]

On January 11th 2827[9] the Chahar Profit performed what should have been its final jump from Toffen to Chandler. However, it misjumped into the Draconis Combine system of Darius instead where it was almost immediately set upon by AeroSpace Fighters patrolling the jump point. The Combine fighters demanded the Chahar Proft power down its engines, strafing its Jump Sail to ensure the crew's compliance.[5][4][8][6]

One crewman Fitz suggested the use of the ship's Jump Pigeon system to call for help. He bet Kaptain Reiche, who was highly sceptical the ancient system would successfully jump, ten cases of Glengarry Black that he could make it work. Reiche recorded a distress call as the Combine fighters prepared for a second pass and their attendant Union-class moved to board the Chahar Profit.[5][4][8][6]

Though causing heavy damage to the Chahar Profit, the Pigeon successfully jumped back into Lyran space, carrying the ship's desperate plea for aid. After news of the Chahar Profit's fate reached Archon Marcus Steiner, he ordered that the ship must be rescued no matter the cost, despite his conflict with Chahar Traders and the ongoing tensions between the Commonwealth and the Combine in the lull between the First and Second Succession Wars. The Stealths, an elite LCAF unit, was reformed for the mission.[5][4][8][6] After weeks of vigorous retraining for the mission, the Stealths were ready, accompanied by a equally elite unit of AeroSpace Fighthers, a crack company of marines highly skilled in boarding operations, and as a precaution, a replacement JumpShip crew in case that of the Chahar Profit could not be rescued. With the attention of the Coordinator Jinjiro Kurita and the bulk of the DCMS focused on the Combine's Periphery border and the advance of the mysterious "Minnesota Tribe", the Stealths' transport the LCS Yo' Mama made the jump into the Darius system on 21 Feburary 2827.[5] Immediately upon arrival in-system, all DropShips save the one carrying the Stealths sped toward the Chahar Profit and Kurita forces guarding it. The Yo' Mama meanwhile made a high-thrust burn towards the planet itself. Two days after arriving in the system, the Stealths landed their 'Mechs just outside the planet's capital city where the crew of the Chahar Profit were being held.[5] Many of the Stealths' 'Mechs had functional hand actuators which clutched specially constructed "barrels", armored capsules with heavily padded interiors into which two crew members each were strapped. The Stealths reached their DropShip without losing or injuring a single member of either their number or of the crew of the Chahar Profit. Meanwhile their comrades at the system's Jump Point had succeeded in recapturing the Chahar Profit and repairing and preparing her to jump to safety, her vital cargo intact. The arrival of the Chahar Profit and the Stealths triggered an ecstatic welcome from the people of Chandler.[5][7][4][8][6]

References

  1. ↑ Strategic Operations, p. 124 "Aerospace Technologies - JumpShip 'Pigeons'"
  2. ↑ 'House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 47 "History - First Succession War - Patterns of War"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 55 "History - The Second Succession War - Reconstruction Efforts"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 39 "History of the Lyran Alliance - Second Succession War (2830-2864) - Reconstruction - Preludes to War"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 56 "History - The Second Succession War - Rescue of the Chahar Profit"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 43 "History of the Lyran Alliance - Second Succession War (2830-2864) - A Plea across the Stars"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 64 "Second Succession War - The Minnesota Tribe and the Chahar Profit"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 41 "History of the Lyran Alliance - Second Succession War (2830-2864) - Timeline: The Commonwealth and the Second Succession War"
  9. ↑ House Steiner: The Lyran Commonwealth gives the year 2826 for the misjump, while later sources (namely Handbook: House Steiner) state 11 January 3027

Bibliography

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