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The strike forces had successfully taken a number of worlds in the initial parts of the campaign. Though he was in name leading the fleet, McKenna's health had weakened. He turned control of the invasion to his son, Konrad, who up to now, had not seen combat. | The strike forces had successfully taken a number of worlds in the initial parts of the campaign. Though he was in name leading the fleet, McKenna's health had weakened. He turned control of the invasion to his son, Konrad, who up to now, had not seen combat. | ||
| − | As McKenna returned to Terra in his flagship, the Battlecruiser, THS ''[[Black Lion]]'', he begun to show his inexperience in combat situations during the invasion of [[Galatea]]. Then, in July of [[2338]], he made the fatal mistake of underestimating the people of [[Syrma]]. Konrad had constantly turned and blamed others rather than take responsibility for his own bad judgment. Konrad's inability became apparent when he deliberately sent [[HAF]] Army Jumpships in to the system ahead of their WarShip escorts. Unknown to all, the people of Syrma had cut a deal with the Federation of Skye. The Federation armed Syrma with mines and 'sleeper missiles' designed to wait for the enemy to appear at the Jump Points. Thirty of the fleet’s troop-ships were lost on the first jump into the system. The invasion’s entire ground force was destroyed due to Konrad’s bad tactics, making the entire invasion impossible. | + | As McKenna returned to Terra in his flagship, the Battlecruiser, THS ''[[Black Lion (Individual Black Lion-class WarShip)|Black Lion]]'', he begun to show his inexperience in combat situations during the invasion of [[Galatea]]. Then, in July of [[2338]], he made the fatal mistake of underestimating the people of [[Syrma]]. Konrad had constantly turned and blamed others rather than take responsibility for his own bad judgment. Konrad's inability became apparent when he deliberately sent [[HAF]] Army Jumpships in to the system ahead of their WarShip escorts. Unknown to all, the people of Syrma had cut a deal with the Federation of Skye. The Federation armed Syrma with mines and 'sleeper missiles' designed to wait for the enemy to appear at the Jump Points. Thirty of the fleet’s troop-ships were lost on the first jump into the system. The invasion’s entire ground force was destroyed due to Konrad’s bad tactics, making the entire invasion impossible. |
As soon as the news of Konrad McKenna judgment and behavior reached James McKenna, James hastened with his flagship back to Syrma. Three weeks after the disastrous invasion, hiding among the wreckage of the invasion, Konrad was conducting a farce trial against the Admiral in command of the Troopships. With reluctance, James McKenna stripped him of his ranks and privileges, taking command of the fleet. James apologized to the survivors of the invasion force for Konrad and ordered all to return to [[Terra]].<ref>''The Star League'', pp. 18-19, "The Syrma Ambush"</ref> | As soon as the news of Konrad McKenna judgment and behavior reached James McKenna, James hastened with his flagship back to Syrma. Three weeks after the disastrous invasion, hiding among the wreckage of the invasion, Konrad was conducting a farce trial against the Admiral in command of the Troopships. With reluctance, James McKenna stripped him of his ranks and privileges, taking command of the fleet. James apologized to the survivors of the invasion force for Konrad and ordered all to return to [[Terra]].<ref>''The Star League'', pp. 18-19, "The Syrma Ambush"</ref> | ||
Revision as of 10:27, 26 October 2020
Konrad McKenna | |
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| Personal | |
| Affiliation | House McKenna |
| Career | |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral[1] |
| Profession | Naval officer |
| Family | |
| Parents | James McKenna (father)[1] |
Konrad McKenna was a Terran Hegemony naval officer.
History
When his father felt that non-affiliated worlds near Hegemony space were still open for the taking. So, in 2335, he launched what would become his last major military campaign. His aim was to take the worlds bordering the Federation of Skye. He then focused on two worlds within the Federation itself as its goal, Syrma and Galatea. These two water rich worlds had a population that harbored anti-technology mentality, which to McKenna's eye made them easy pickings. He set off with his fleet of nearly 300 ships, with his son Vice Admiral Konrad McKenna as his second command.
The strike forces had successfully taken a number of worlds in the initial parts of the campaign. Though he was in name leading the fleet, McKenna's health had weakened. He turned control of the invasion to his son, Konrad, who up to now, had not seen combat.
As McKenna returned to Terra in his flagship, the Battlecruiser, THS Black Lion, he begun to show his inexperience in combat situations during the invasion of Galatea. Then, in July of 2338, he made the fatal mistake of underestimating the people of Syrma. Konrad had constantly turned and blamed others rather than take responsibility for his own bad judgment. Konrad's inability became apparent when he deliberately sent HAF Army Jumpships in to the system ahead of their WarShip escorts. Unknown to all, the people of Syrma had cut a deal with the Federation of Skye. The Federation armed Syrma with mines and 'sleeper missiles' designed to wait for the enemy to appear at the Jump Points. Thirty of the fleet’s troop-ships were lost on the first jump into the system. The invasion’s entire ground force was destroyed due to Konrad’s bad tactics, making the entire invasion impossible.
As soon as the news of Konrad McKenna judgment and behavior reached James McKenna, James hastened with his flagship back to Syrma. Three weeks after the disastrous invasion, hiding among the wreckage of the invasion, Konrad was conducting a farce trial against the Admiral in command of the Troopships. With reluctance, James McKenna stripped him of his ranks and privileges, taking command of the fleet. James apologized to the survivors of the invasion force for Konrad and ordered all to return to Terra.[2]
References
Bibliography
- The Star League (sourcebook)