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==Planetary History==
 
==Planetary History==
 
In 3025 '''Idlewind''' was a center of trade with the [[Periphery]] in the [[Trondheim]] Prefecture. The port suffered, however, with most traders having concerns about trading with the Combine.<ref name="HKp97">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 97, "Rasalhauge"</ref>
 
In 3025 '''Idlewind''' was a center of trade with the [[Periphery]] in the [[Trondheim]] Prefecture. The port suffered, however, with most traders having concerns about trading with the Combine.<ref name="HKp97">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 97, "Rasalhauge"</ref>
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===Clan Invasion===
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During the [[Clan Invasion]], the [[3rd Jaguar Cavaliers (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|3rd Jaguar Cavaliers]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] invaded the planet.  The Third Cavalier's Assault [[Trinary]], commanded by [[Star Colonel]] [[Paul Moon]], made the initial landing only to discover the planet was lightly protected by a local militia known as the Idlewind Stormtroopers.  Little more than a [[battalion]] of [[Combat Vehicle|heavy armor]] and a [[regiment]] of mechanized [[infantry]], Star Colonel Moon decided that the units under his command would bid for the right to lead the rest in conquering the world.  The bidding was eventually won by [[Star Commander]] Joal leading a pair of [[Elemental]] [[Point]]s.<ref name=IC54>''Invading Clans'', p. 54</ref>
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Star Commander Joal issued his ''[[batchall]]'' to the defenders, who agreed to meet them in a wooded area approximately two kilometers from the capital Breezemont.  When the Elementals made their drop onto the designated battlefield from their troop carriers, they were suddenly engulfed in a raging inferno when the dozens of hidden napalm bombs planted by the militia detonated.  Completely protected within their [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|armored suits]], the Elementals emerged from the fire unscathed and enraged.  Any enemy dishonorable enough to use such cowardly tactics deserved no mercy and, reasoning that the militia was hiding in the nearby capital, Star Commander Joal declared the entire city a legitimate target and led the rest of Assault Trinary's forces in a sweep of Breezemont.<ref name=IC54/>
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The local citizens resisted with whatever they had on hand, but they were no match for the advanced technology the invaders brought against them.  Street by street the Jaguar warriors searched for the militia, destroying buildings and even tearing up pavement, slaying every defender they saw.  Within three hours the militia had been annihilated, along with half of the capital's population and most of its buildings.  In the aftermath of the slaughter, [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]] defended his forces actions before the [[Grand Council]], explaining that it was the [[Santander V#Clan Invasion|second time]] Smoke Jaguar warriors had been deceived by the Inner Sphere "barbarians" and that a lesson needed to be taught.<ref name=IC54/>
  
 
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* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]''
 
* ''[http://home.ifi.uio.no/~oysteint/btech/maps/IS_3130.pdf Map of the Inner Sphere 3130]''
 
* ''[http://home.ifi.uio.no/~oysteint/btech/maps/IS_3130.pdf Map of the Inner Sphere 3130]''
 
* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
 
* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''

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Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)

X: 123.47 Y: 432.11 [e]


Planetary Garrison

3067

3079

- At this point in time the 16th Sung Zhang Academy Cadre were deployed across, Idlewind and Turtle Bay. The 16th was at 60% of full strength, with 70% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

3085

- At this point in time the 13th Sun Zhang Cadre were deployed across Richmond and Idlewind. The 13th was at 85% of full strength, with 96% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

Owner History

Planetary History

In 3025 Idlewind was a center of trade with the Periphery in the Trondheim Prefecture. The port suffered, however, with most traders having concerns about trading with the Combine.[7]

Clan Invasion

During the Clan Invasion, the 3rd Jaguar Cavaliers of Clan Smoke Jaguar invaded the planet. The Third Cavalier's Assault Trinary, commanded by Star Colonel Paul Moon, made the initial landing only to discover the planet was lightly protected by a local militia known as the Idlewind Stormtroopers. Little more than a battalion of heavy armor and a regiment of mechanized infantry, Star Colonel Moon decided that the units under his command would bid for the right to lead the rest in conquering the world. The bidding was eventually won by Star Commander Joal leading a pair of Elemental Points.[12]

Star Commander Joal issued his batchall to the defenders, who agreed to meet them in a wooded area approximately two kilometers from the capital Breezemont. When the Elementals made their drop onto the designated battlefield from their troop carriers, they were suddenly engulfed in a raging inferno when the dozens of hidden napalm bombs planted by the militia detonated. Completely protected within their armored suits, the Elementals emerged from the fire unscathed and enraged. Any enemy dishonorable enough to use such cowardly tactics deserved no mercy and, reasoning that the militia was hiding in the nearby capital, Star Commander Joal declared the entire city a legitimate target and led the rest of Assault Trinary's forces in a sweep of Breezemont.[12]

The local citizens resisted with whatever they had on hand, but they were no match for the advanced technology the invaders brought against them. Street by street the Jaguar warriors searched for the militia, destroying buildings and even tearing up pavement, slaying every defender they saw. Within three hours the militia had been annihilated, along with half of the capital's population and most of its buildings. In the aftermath of the slaughter, Khan Lincoln Osis defended his forces actions before the Grand Council, explaining that it was the second time Smoke Jaguar warriors had been deceived by the Inner Sphere "barbarians" and that a lesson needed to be taught.[12]

Operation Bulldog

Idlewind was invaded in the fourth wave of Operation Bulldog by 6th Ghost; the defending Fifth Garrison Cluster had retreated off-planet by the time the invaders arrived.[13]

Nearby Planets

Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first:

Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years)
Closest planets first:
Planet Distance (LY) Jumps 2750 3025 3030 3040 3052 3057 3062
Constance 23.73 1 DC DC DC DC CGB CGB CGB
Richmond 27.58 1 DC DC DC DC CSJ CSJ DC
Rockland 28.39 1 DC DC DC DC CSJ CSJ DC
Thule 40.50 2 DC DC DC FRR CGB CGB CGB
Nykvarn 40.69 2 DC DC DC DC CSJ CSJ DC
Turtle Bay 40.95 2 DC DC DC DC CSJ CSJ DC
Jarett 44.61 2 DC DC DC DC CGB CGB CGB
Garstedt 47.54 2 DC DC DC DC CSJ CSJ DC
Almunge 51.77 2 DC DC DC DC CSJ CSJ DC
Pinnacle 52.19 2 DC DC DC FRR CGB CGB CGB
Schwartz 53.26 2 DC DC DC DC CSJ CSJ DC
Brocchi's Cluster 56.14 2 DC DC DC DC CSJ CSJ DC
Polcenigo 56.68 2 DC DC DC DC CGB CGB CGB
Trondheim 56.71 2 DC DC DC FRR CGB CGB CGB
Skallevoll 57.83 2 DC DC DC FRR CW CW CW
Porthos 57.96 2 N P P P CGB CGB CGB
Damian 59.52 2 DC DC DC FRR CGB CGB CGB

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 119, "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
  2. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 14, "Sun Zhang Regimental Status"
  3. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 51, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
  4. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159, "Inner Sphere Map [2596]"
  5. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37, "Inner Sphere - 2750"
  6. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11, "Inner Sphere - 2765"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 97, "Rasalhauge"
  8. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 21, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery Deployment Map - August 3079"
  9. ↑ Map of the Inner Sphere 3130
  10. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11, "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"
  11. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 39, "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Invading Clans, p. 54
  13. ↑ The Dragon Roars, p.10

Bibliography

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