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| illustrations = [[Justin Adams]] <br> [[Chris Lewis]] <br> [[Randall Mackey]] <br> [[Aaron Miller]] <br> [[Mark Molnar]] <br> [[Matt Plog]] <br> [[Jeff Porter]] <br> [[Ryan Portillo]] <br> [[Robert Ruffolo]] <br> [[Alex Williamson]]
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| illustrations = [[Justin Adams]] <br> [[Chris Lewis]] <br> [[Randall Mackey]] <br> [[Aaron Miller]] <br> [[Mark Molnar]] <br> [[Matt Plog]] <br> [[Jeff Porter]] <br> [[Ryan Portillo]] <br> [[Rob Ruffalo|Robert Ruffolo]] <br> [[Alex Williamson]]
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| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
 
| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
 
| year = 2012
 
| year = 2012
 
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| productioncode = [http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2950 35232]
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| productioncode = 35232
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| ISBN = 978-1-936876-36-5
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| ISBN13 = 978-1-936876-36-5
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| series              = Historical
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| precededby    = ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]''
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| followedby    = ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]''
 
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==Description==
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'''''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1''''' is [[Catalyst Game Labs]]' sourcebook outlining the formative events leading up to and including the early years of the [[Amaris Civil War]]. The product provides the history of the [[Star League]], the sizes, organization and deployment of the [[Star League Defense Force]] and member states, top personalities and the earliest campaigns to retake [[Terra]]. The Rules Annex describes how to create [[Operation CHIEFTAIN]] scenarios and introduces new equipment, such as [[Aerospace Smart Robotic Control System]] and the SLDF [[SDS Jammer]]. New vehicles include the [[M-5 “Caspar” Capital Drone]] and the [[VoidSeeker|MK. 39 ''"VoidSeeker"'' Drone Series]]; record sheets for these are also provided.
  
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==Description==
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{{quote|''Rise of the Animal'', the introductory story, details the first shots of the conflict from the perspective of [[Antonius Zalman]], later a major player in the formation of the [[Clans]]. The first full chapter is ''The Rise and Fall of the Star League'', which details the history of the Star League, including the trials and tribulations that lead to the [[Amaris Coup]]. ''The League’s Might'' details the structure and practices of the SLDF while also providing military overviews of the Star League member states and Periphery nations. ''Personalities'' details the political and military notables involved, either directly or in a supporting role, in the early campaigns. The next three chapters detail the conflict itself: ''Conquering the Hegemony'' expounds on Amaris’ occupation and efforts to control the Terran Hegemony; ''The Rim World’s Campaign'' showcases events in the [[Periphery]], including Kerensky’s occupation and reduction of Amaris’ home nation; and ''The Hegemony Campaign'' covers the initial period of Kerensky’s efforts to retake the Terran Hegemony. The ''Rules Annex'' includes a number of items designed to aid play in the late Star League era, including rules for generating SLDF and Republican forces. ''New Combat Units'' provides game stats for the greatest technological achievement the Star League military ever produced: the [[Space Defense System]] and its drone [[WarShip]]s.|from "How To Use This Book", p. 9}} <!-- Intrusive apostrophe in Rim World's Campaign sic. I weep for the education system. -->
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'''''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1''''' is [[Catalyst Game Labs]]' sourcebook outlining the formative events leading up to and including the early years of the [[Amaris Civil War]]. The product provides the history of the [[Star League]], the sizes, organization and deployment of the [[Star League Defense Force]] and member states, top personalities and the earliest campaigns to retake [[Terra]]. The Rules Annex describes how to create [[Operation Chieftain]] scenarios and introduces new equipment, such as [[Aerospace Smart Robotic Control System]] and the SLDF [[SDS Jammer]]. New vehicles include the [[M-5 “Caspar” Capital Drone]] and the [[MK. 39 “VoidSeeker” Drone Series]]; record sheets for these are also provided.
 
  
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{{quote|''Rise of the Animal'', the introductory story, details the first shots of the conflict from the perspective of [[Antonius Zalman]], later a major player in the formation of the [[Clans]]. The first full chapter is ''The Rise and Fall of the Star League'', which details the history of the Star League, including the trials and tribulations that lead to the [[Amaris Coup]]. ''The League’s Might'' details the structure and practices of the SLDF while also providing military overviews of the Star League member states and Periphery nations. ''Personalities'' details the political and military notables involved, either directly or in a supporting role, in the early campaigns. The next three chapters detail the conflict itself: ''Conquering the Hegemony'' expounds on Amaris’ occupation and efforts to control the Terran Hegemony; ''The Rim World’s Campaign'' showcases events in the [[Periphery]], including Kerensky’s occupation and reduction of Amaris’ home nation; and ''The Hegemony Campaign'' covers the initial period of Kerensky’s efforts to retake the Terran Hegemony. The ''Rules Annex'' includes a number of items designed to aid play in the late Star League era, including rules for generating SLDF and Republican forces. ''New Combat Units'' provides game stats for the greatest technological achievement the Star League military ever produced: the [[Space Defense System]] and its drone [[WarShip]]s.}}
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The release of ''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'' kicked off CGL's "Year of the Star League" and was the first of two volumes detailing the fall of the Star League.
  
 
==From the back cover==
 
==From the back cover==
 
{{quote|''In [[2766]], decades of careful planning and manipulation finally culminated when [[Stefan Amaris]] wiped out the entire [[Terran Hegemony|Cameron]] dynasty in a bloody coup. Rallying the might of the SLDF behind him, General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] immediately attacked Amaris’ [[Rim Worlds Republic]], before turning his full fury against the Usurper’s “Empire,” launching one of the greatest military campaigns in [[Inner Sphere]] history.
 
{{quote|''In [[2766]], decades of careful planning and manipulation finally culminated when [[Stefan Amaris]] wiped out the entire [[Terran Hegemony|Cameron]] dynasty in a bloody coup. Rallying the might of the SLDF behind him, General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] immediately attacked Amaris’ [[Rim Worlds Republic]], before turning his full fury against the Usurper’s “Empire,” launching one of the greatest military campaigns in [[Inner Sphere]] history.
  
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''Historical: Liberation of Terra, Volume 1'' describes the early years of the civil war that would ultimately bring about the final end of the first Star League. Covering the fighting from the coup itself to the bloody campaign for the [[Terran Hegemony]], this book provides a hard look at the closing years of the [[BattleTech eras|Star League Era]], and the fateful decisions that would eventually pave the way for centuries of [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] to come.''}}
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'' ''Historical: Liberation of Terra, Volume 1'' describes the early years of the civil war that would ultimately bring about the final end of the first Star League. Covering the fighting from the coup itself to the bloody campaign for the [[Terran Hegemony]], this book provides a hard look at the closing years of the [[BattleTech eras|Star League Era]], and the fateful decisions that would eventually pave the way for centuries of [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] to come.''}}
  
 
==Contents==
 
==Contents==
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*"Dreams of Babylon"
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*''[[Rise of the Animal]]'' (short story)
 
*Introduction
 
*Introduction
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*Exodus and Escalation
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*Rise and Fall of the Star League
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*Building a New Society
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**The Golden Age
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*Return to the Pentagon
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**Decline, Revolution and Fall
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*[[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]]
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**Apotheosis
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*[[Babylon]]
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**Timeline of the Star League
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*[[Circe]]
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*The League's Might
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*[[Dagda]]
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**The [[Star League Defense Force]]
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*[[Eden]]
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**SLDF Armies
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**SLDF Fleets
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**Member State Forces
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**Territorial State Forces
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**The [[Rim Worlds Army]]/Amaris Empire Armed Forces
 
*Personalities
 
*Personalities
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**[[Nicholas Kerensky]]
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**Star League
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**[[Andery Kerensky]]  
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*** [[Simon Cameron]]
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**[[Jerome Winson]]  
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*** [[Richard Cameron II]]
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**[[Jennifer Winson]]  
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*** [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]
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**[[Stephan Cage]]  
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*** [[Aaron DeChavilier]]
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**[[Phillip Drummond]]  
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*** [[Joan Brandt]]
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**[[Cyrus Elam]]  
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** The [[Rim Worlds Republic]]
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**[[John Fletcher]]  
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*** [[Stefan Amaris]]
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**[[Elizabeth Hazen]]  
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*** [[Mohammed Selim]]
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**[[David Kalasa]]
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** Member States
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**[[Rafe Kardaan]]  
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*** [[Kenyon Marik]] "The Eagle"
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**[[Jason Karrige]]  
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*** [[Robert Steiner II]]
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**[[Windham Khatib]]  
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*** [[John Davion]]
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**[[Ellie Kinnison]]
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*** [[Barbara Liao]]
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**[[Dana Kufahl]]  
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*** [[Takiro Kurita]]
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**[[Devon LeFabre]]  
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*** [[Minoru Kurita (28th c.)|Minoru Kurita]]
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**[[Mitchell Loris]]
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** Territorial States
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**[[Sarah McEvedy]]  
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*** [[Janina Centrella]]
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**[[Stephen McKenna]]  
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*** [[Beatrice Avellar]]
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**[[Karen Nagasawa]]  
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*** [[Allyce Avellar]]
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**[[Franklin Osis]]  
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*** [[Nicoletta Calderon]]
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**[[Laura Payne]]
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* Conquering the Hegemony
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**[[Herve Polczyk|Herve]] and [[Nigel Polczyk]]
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** Achieving Apotheosis
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**[[Raymond Sainze]]
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** Bloody Yule on Terra
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**[[Colleen Schmitt]]
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** Cometh Hell's Legions
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**[[Absalom Truscott]]
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** Acquiescing to the Incomprehensible
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**[[Sandra Tseng]] & [[Hans Ole Jorgensson]]
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** Resisting Hell's Lord and Minions
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**[[Antonius Zalman]]
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* The Rim Worlds Campaign
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*The Clans: Children of Kerensky
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** The Taurian Campaign
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**[[Clan Blood Spirit]]
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** The Magistracy Campaign
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**[[Clan Burrock]]
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** The Outworlds Campaign
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**[[Clan Cloud Cobra]]
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** The Rim Worlds Uprising
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**[[Clan Coyote]]
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** New Year, New War
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**[[Clan Fire Mandrill]]
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** The Rim Worlds Campaign
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**[[Clan Ghost Bear]]
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** The Death of the Republic
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**[[Clan Goliath Scorpion]]
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* Return to the Hegemony
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**[[Clan Hell's Horses]]
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** Standing At the Crossroads
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**[[Clan Ice Hellion]]
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** Returning Home
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**[[Clan Jade Falcon]]
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** Operation Chieftain
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**[[Clan Mongoose]]
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** Aftermath: A Lull In the Storm
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**[[Clan Nova Cat]]
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** On the Outside, Looking In
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**[[Clan Sea Fox]] (Diamond Shark)
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** Inside, Looking Out
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**[[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]
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** Spectators Near...
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**[[Clan Snow Raven]]
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** ...And Far
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**[[Clan Star Adder]]
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** A New Hope
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**[[Clan Steel Viper]]
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* Rules Annex
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**[[Clan Widowmaker]]
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** Creating Operation Chieftain Scenarios
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**[[Clan Wolf]]  
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** Operation Chieftain Militaries
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**[[Clan Wolverine]]
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** Running Notable Personalities
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*The Pentagon
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** New Combat Equipment
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*Operation Klondike Rules Annex
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** Star League Defense Systems
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**New [['Mech]]s
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*** [[Aerospace Smart Robotic Control System]] (ASRCS)
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***SL-1G [[Sling]]  
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*** [[Shielded Aerospace Smart Robotic Control System]] (S-ASRCS)
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***FLC-4Nb [[Falcon]]  
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*** [[Autonomous Tactical Analysis Computer| SDS Drone Control System Autonomous Tactical Analysis Computer]] (ATAC)
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***[[Firefly]] FFL-3SLE
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*** [[Advanced Robotic Transport Bay System]] (ARTS)
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***HOP-4Bb [[Hoplite]]
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*** [[SDS Self-Destruct System]]
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***WVR-7H [[Wolverine_(BattleMech)#Variants|Wolverine]] II
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*** [[SLDF SDS Jammer]]
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***[[Daedalus GTX2]]
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** New Units
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***SHG-2H [[Shogun]]  
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*** [[M-5 "Caspar" Capital Drone]]
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***ANH-1X [[Annihilator]]  
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*** [[M-3 Drone]]
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***IMP-1A [[Imp]]  
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*** [[Howdah|Model 96C "Howdah" SDS Command Ship]]
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*** [[M-9 "Pavise" SDS Battle Station]]
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*** [[VoidSeeker|Mk. 39 ''"VoidSeeker"'' Drone Series]]
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==Notes==
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** Record Sheets
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* The release of ''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'' kicks off CGL's "Year of the Star League" and is the first of two volumes detailing the fall of the Star League.
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Latest revision as of 17:41, 31 October 2023

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Historical: Liberation of Terra I
Product information
Type Sourcebook
Development Herbert A. Beas II
Primary writing Chris Hartford
Christoffer “Bones” Trossen
Pages 184
Cover Artwork Franz Vohwinkel
Ray Arrastia
Illustrations Justin Adams
Chris Lewis
Randall Mackey
Aaron Miller
Mark Molnar
Matt Plog
Jeff Porter
Ryan Portillo
Robert Ruffolo
Alex Williamson
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
Product code 35232
First published 2012
ISBN-13 978-1-936876-36-5
Content
Era Star League era
Universe Date 3090
Series Historical
Preceded by Historical: Reunification War
Followed by Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2

Description[edit]

Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1 is Catalyst Game Labs' sourcebook outlining the formative events leading up to and including the early years of the Amaris Civil War. The product provides the history of the Star League, the sizes, organization and deployment of the Star League Defense Force and member states, top personalities and the earliest campaigns to retake Terra. The Rules Annex describes how to create Operation CHIEFTAIN scenarios and introduces new equipment, such as Aerospace Smart Robotic Control System and the SLDF SDS Jammer. New vehicles include the M-5 “Caspar” Capital Drone and the MK. 39 "VoidSeeker" Drone Series; record sheets for these are also provided.

“ Rise of the Animal, the introductory story, details the first shots of the conflict from the perspective of Antonius Zalman, later a major player in the formation of the Clans. The first full chapter is The Rise and Fall of the Star League, which details the history of the Star League, including the trials and tribulations that lead to the Amaris Coup. The League’s Might details the structure and practices of the SLDF while also providing military overviews of the Star League member states and Periphery nations. Personalities details the political and military notables involved, either directly or in a supporting role, in the early campaigns. The next three chapters detail the conflict itself: Conquering the Hegemony expounds on Amaris’ occupation and efforts to control the Terran Hegemony; The Rim World’s Campaign showcases events in the Periphery, including Kerensky’s occupation and reduction of Amaris’ home nation; and The Hegemony Campaign covers the initial period of Kerensky’s efforts to retake the Terran Hegemony. The Rules Annex includes a number of items designed to aid play in the late Star League era, including rules for generating SLDF and Republican forces. New Combat Units provides game stats for the greatest technological achievement the Star League military ever produced: the Space Defense System and its drone WarShips. ”
  — from "How To Use This Book", p. 9

The release of Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1 kicked off CGL's "Year of the Star League" and was the first of two volumes detailing the fall of the Star League.

From the back cover[edit]

“ In 2766, decades of careful planning and manipulation finally culminated when Stefan Amaris wiped out the entire Cameron dynasty in a bloody coup. Rallying the might of the SLDF behind him, General Aleksandr Kerensky immediately attacked Amaris’ Rim Worlds Republic, before turning his full fury against the Usurper’s “Empire,” launching one of the greatest military campaigns in Inner Sphere history.

Historical: Liberation of Terra, Volume 1 describes the early years of the civil war that would ultimately bring about the final end of the first Star League. Covering the fighting from the coup itself to the bloody campaign for the Terran Hegemony, this book provides a hard look at the closing years of the Star League Era, and the fateful decisions that would eventually pave the way for centuries of Succession Wars to come.

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Contents[edit]

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