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Line 96: During the [[Jihad]], the CCAF had control of the planet and fought off several [[Word of Blake]] attacks aimed at claiming the planet; St. Andre was attacked early in the Jihad, with a second assault on St. Andre by a Level III being rebuffed between 21 and 28 May [[3070]],<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name=StAndre/> while a later raid in September [[3076]] saw a [[Level III]] of Blakist troops use weapons of mass destruction against St. Andre.<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The third (and final) attack featured the Blakists using chemical weapons. Fortunately for the Capellan defenders the prevailing winds blew these chemicals back into the Blakist camps, killing the forces that would use them.<ref name=DARWp118/> During the [[Jihad]], the CCAF had control of the planet and fought off several [[Word of Blake]] attacks aimed at claiming the planet; St. Andre was attacked early in the Jihad, with a second assault on St. Andre by a Level III being rebuffed between 21 and 28 May [[3070]],<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name=StAndre/> while a later raid in September [[3076]] saw a [[Level III]] of Blakist troops use weapons of mass destruction against St. Andre.<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The third (and final) attack featured the Blakists using chemical weapons. Fortunately for the Capellan defenders the prevailing winds blew these chemicals back into the Blakist camps, killing the forces that would use them.<ref name=DARWp118/> + ====Dark Age==== Since St. Andre became a member of the Republic of the Sphere, the planet's military facilities went into disuse since [[3084]].<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', p. 247: Base disuse for 50 years, novel's game date is 3134</ref> The world did not join the Republic willingly; it was integrated into the Republic's [[Prefecture V]], along its anti-spinward border with Capellan Confederation.<ref name=DARWp118/> Since St. Andre became a member of the Republic of the Sphere, the planet's military facilities went into disuse since [[3084]].<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', p. 247: Base disuse for 50 years, novel's game date is 3134</ref> The world did not join the Republic willingly; it was integrated into the Republic's [[Prefecture V]], along its anti-spinward border with Capellan Confederation.<ref name=DARWp118/> − ====First Invasion of St. Andre==== + =====First Invasion of St. Andre===== In [[3132]], the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[HPG|HPG Grid]] collapsed, within two years St. Andre became target of a renewed [[House Liao]] incursion to reacquire worlds lost with formation of the Republic. Left in the Dark, the republican-led government became aligned with a House Davion military splinter group known as [[Swordsworn]], led by [[Duke of Caselton|Duke]] [[Aaron Sandoval (32nd c.)|Aaron Sandoval]]. In [[3132]], the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[HPG|HPG Grid]] collapsed, within two years St. Andre became target of a renewed [[House Liao]] incursion to reacquire worlds lost with formation of the Republic. Left in the Dark, the republican-led government became aligned with a House Davion military splinter group known as [[Swordsworn]], led by [[Duke of Caselton|Duke]] [[Aaron Sandoval (32nd c.)|Aaron Sandoval]]. In December [[3134]], the planet was invaded by large concentration of Confederation troops poised to retake the planet and break resistance in Prefecture to their invasion. The Swordsworn regiment, [[Davion Guards]] initially led by their Commander [[Justin Sortek]] had taken up position in old SLDF base, Fort Ravenglade. However, Sortek was unable to hold off the invaders from seizing Georama and planet's capital of Jerome. Late December, Swordsworn's executive officer [[Erik Sandoval-Groell]] on planet to lead besieged Swordsworn forces from in pending invasion of the Fort on icy continent of Ravenglade. Liao forces on Christmas Eve, committed amphibious assault against Fort's port city of Archangel. The assault was part of a two prong attack, with an amphibious assault including a large force of 'Mechs, hovercraft and VTOLs designate take out the Fort's anti-spacecraft batteries. While a squadron of [[DropShips]] orbited the planet waiting to insert its share of military forces once the batteries were silenced. However, though Swordsworn forces in the base were badly outnumbered, they held off the invaders long enough reinforcement arrive as last of the defense towers were destroyed by Liao troops.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 263–282: assault of Fort Ravenglade</ref> In December [[3134]], the planet was invaded by large concentration of Confederation troops poised to retake the planet and break resistance in Prefecture to their invasion. The Swordsworn regiment, [[Davion Guards]] initially led by their Commander [[Justin Sortek]] had taken up position in old SLDF base, Fort Ravenglade. However, Sortek was unable to hold off the invaders from seizing Georama and planet's capital of Jerome. Late December, Swordsworn's executive officer [[Erik Sandoval-Groell]] on planet to lead besieged Swordsworn forces from in pending invasion of the Fort on icy continent of Ravenglade. Liao forces on Christmas Eve, committed amphibious assault against Fort's port city of Archangel. The assault was part of a two prong attack, with an amphibious assault including a large force of 'Mechs, hovercraft and VTOLs designate take out the Fort's anti-spacecraft batteries. While a squadron of [[DropShips]] orbited the planet waiting to insert its share of military forces once the batteries were silenced. However, though Swordsworn forces in the base were badly outnumbered, they held off the invaders long enough reinforcement arrive as last of the defense towers were destroyed by Liao troops.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 263–282: assault of Fort Ravenglade</ref> − ====Second Invasion and return to Capellan Rule==== + =====Second Invasion and return to Capellan Rule===== In late February [[3135]], Capellan Confederation forces invade the planet for the second time. However this time, Swordsworn forces were unable to fight them off and were force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''Sword of Sedition'', p. 81: Report of fall of St. Andre and Swordsworn forces forced off planet</ref><ref>''Post–Republic of the Sphere map as of October 3135'': St. Andre is shown as part of House Liao</ref> In late February [[3135]], Capellan Confederation forces invade the planet for the second time. However this time, Swordsworn forces were unable to fight them off and were force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''Sword of Sedition'', p. 81: Report of fall of St. Andre and Swordsworn forces forced off planet</ref><ref>''Post–Republic of the Sphere map as of October 3135'': St. Andre is shown as part of House Liao</ref>
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During the [[Jihad]], the CCAF had control of the planet and fought off several [[Word of Blake]] attacks aimed at claiming the planet; St. Andre was attacked early in the Jihad, with a second assault on St. Andre by a Level III being rebuffed between 21 and 28 May [[3070]],<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name=StAndre/> while a later raid in September [[3076]] saw a [[Level III]] of Blakist troops use weapons of mass destruction against St. Andre.<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The third (and final) attack featured the Blakists using chemical weapons. Fortunately for the Capellan defenders the prevailing winds blew these chemicals back into the Blakist camps, killing the forces that would use them.<ref name=DARWp118/> | During the [[Jihad]], the CCAF had control of the planet and fought off several [[Word of Blake]] attacks aimed at claiming the planet; St. Andre was attacked early in the Jihad, with a second assault on St. Andre by a Level III being rebuffed between 21 and 28 May [[3070]],<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name=StAndre/> while a later raid in September [[3076]] saw a [[Level III]] of Blakist troops use weapons of mass destruction against St. Andre.<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The third (and final) attack featured the Blakists using chemical weapons. Fortunately for the Capellan defenders the prevailing winds blew these chemicals back into the Blakist camps, killing the forces that would use them.<ref name=DARWp118/> | ||
| + | ====Dark Age==== | ||
Since St. Andre became a member of the Republic of the Sphere, the planet's military facilities went into disuse since [[3084]].<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', p. 247: Base disuse for 50 years, novel's game date is 3134</ref> The world did not join the Republic willingly; it was integrated into the Republic's [[Prefecture V]], along its anti-spinward border with Capellan Confederation.<ref name=DARWp118/> | Since St. Andre became a member of the Republic of the Sphere, the planet's military facilities went into disuse since [[3084]].<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', p. 247: Base disuse for 50 years, novel's game date is 3134</ref> The world did not join the Republic willingly; it was integrated into the Republic's [[Prefecture V]], along its anti-spinward border with Capellan Confederation.<ref name=DARWp118/> | ||
| − | ====First Invasion of St. Andre==== | + | =====First Invasion of St. Andre===== |
In [[3132]], the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[HPG|HPG Grid]] collapsed, within two years St. Andre became target of a renewed [[House Liao]] incursion to reacquire worlds lost with formation of the Republic. Left in the Dark, the republican-led government became aligned with a House Davion military splinter group known as [[Swordsworn]], led by [[Duke of Caselton|Duke]] [[Aaron Sandoval (32nd c.)|Aaron Sandoval]]. | In [[3132]], the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[HPG|HPG Grid]] collapsed, within two years St. Andre became target of a renewed [[House Liao]] incursion to reacquire worlds lost with formation of the Republic. Left in the Dark, the republican-led government became aligned with a House Davion military splinter group known as [[Swordsworn]], led by [[Duke of Caselton|Duke]] [[Aaron Sandoval (32nd c.)|Aaron Sandoval]]. | ||
In December [[3134]], the planet was invaded by large concentration of Confederation troops poised to retake the planet and break resistance in Prefecture to their invasion. The Swordsworn regiment, [[Davion Guards]] initially led by their Commander [[Justin Sortek]] had taken up position in old SLDF base, Fort Ravenglade. However, Sortek was unable to hold off the invaders from seizing Georama and planet's capital of Jerome. Late December, Swordsworn's executive officer [[Erik Sandoval-Groell]] on planet to lead besieged Swordsworn forces from in pending invasion of the Fort on icy continent of Ravenglade. Liao forces on Christmas Eve, committed amphibious assault against Fort's port city of Archangel. The assault was part of a two prong attack, with an amphibious assault including a large force of 'Mechs, hovercraft and VTOLs designate take out the Fort's anti-spacecraft batteries. While a squadron of [[DropShips]] orbited the planet waiting to insert its share of military forces once the batteries were silenced. However, though Swordsworn forces in the base were badly outnumbered, they held off the invaders long enough reinforcement arrive as last of the defense towers were destroyed by Liao troops.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 263–282: assault of Fort Ravenglade</ref> | In December [[3134]], the planet was invaded by large concentration of Confederation troops poised to retake the planet and break resistance in Prefecture to their invasion. The Swordsworn regiment, [[Davion Guards]] initially led by their Commander [[Justin Sortek]] had taken up position in old SLDF base, Fort Ravenglade. However, Sortek was unable to hold off the invaders from seizing Georama and planet's capital of Jerome. Late December, Swordsworn's executive officer [[Erik Sandoval-Groell]] on planet to lead besieged Swordsworn forces from in pending invasion of the Fort on icy continent of Ravenglade. Liao forces on Christmas Eve, committed amphibious assault against Fort's port city of Archangel. The assault was part of a two prong attack, with an amphibious assault including a large force of 'Mechs, hovercraft and VTOLs designate take out the Fort's anti-spacecraft batteries. While a squadron of [[DropShips]] orbited the planet waiting to insert its share of military forces once the batteries were silenced. However, though Swordsworn forces in the base were badly outnumbered, they held off the invaders long enough reinforcement arrive as last of the defense towers were destroyed by Liao troops.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 263–282: assault of Fort Ravenglade</ref> | ||
| − | ====Second Invasion and return to Capellan Rule==== | + | =====Second Invasion and return to Capellan Rule===== |
In late February [[3135]], Capellan Confederation forces invade the planet for the second time. However this time, Swordsworn forces were unable to fight them off and were force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''Sword of Sedition'', p. 81: Report of fall of St. Andre and Swordsworn forces forced off planet</ref><ref>''Post–Republic of the Sphere map as of October 3135'': St. Andre is shown as part of House Liao</ref> | In late February [[3135]], Capellan Confederation forces invade the planet for the second time. However this time, Swordsworn forces were unable to fight them off and were force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''Sword of Sedition'', p. 81: Report of fall of St. Andre and Swordsworn forces forced off planet</ref><ref>''Post–Republic of the Sphere map as of October 3135'': St. Andre is shown as part of House Liao</ref> | ||