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Line 6: | class = [[Cameron (WarShip class)|Cameron]] | class = [[Cameron (WarShip class)|Cameron]] | prevclass = | prevclass = − | servicesince = (see Ship Notes) + | servicesince = − | serviceuntil = [[3078]]<ref name=JHST-100>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 100–101: "The Final Dance"</ref> + | serviceuntil = }} }} ==History== ==History== − The SLS '''''Lady Shandra''''' was a ''[[Cameron (WarShip class)|Cameron]]''-class battlecruiser in service with the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The ''Lady Shandra'' survived the [[Amaris Civil War]], and at some point after [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] led the bulk of the surviving SLDF on the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]] the ''Lady Shandra'' fell into the hands of [[ComStar]].<ref name="THp121"/> + The SLS '''''Lady Shandra''''' was a ''[[Cameron (WarShip class)|Cameron]]''-class battlecruiser which was laid down in [[2672]]<ref>Shadows of War, p. 57</ref> and which subsequently entered service with the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The ''Lady Shandra'' survived the [[Amaris Civil War]], and at some point after [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] led the bulk of the surviving SLDF on the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]] the ''Lady Shandra'' fell into the hands of [[ComStar]].<ref name="THp121"/> ==Task Force Serpent and Defense of Terra== ==Task Force Serpent and Defense of Terra== Line 22:
Line 22: When Task Force Serpent, a bold strike against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]] was conceived, Beresick and the ''Invisible Truth'' were a natural choice to serve as flagship. During the long voyage, the fleet ran across a convoy of ships from [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. The [[Inner Sphere]] taskforce fleet successfully defeated the Ghost Bears with minimal damage. The engagement was later named the [[Battle of Trafalgar]]. When Task Force Serpent, a bold strike against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]] was conceived, Beresick and the ''Invisible Truth'' were a natural choice to serve as flagship. During the long voyage, the fleet ran across a convoy of ships from [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. The [[Inner Sphere]] taskforce fleet successfully defeated the Ghost Bears with minimal damage. The engagement was later named the [[Battle of Trafalgar]]. − At Huntress, the ''Invisible Truth'' and its accompanying ships were successful in destroying the Jaguars' orbital defenders, and the initial invasion of the ground forces was a success. However, the ship was driven away from the planet when the Jaguars' reinforcements arrived. + At Huntress, the ''Invisible Truth'' and its accompanying ships were successful in destroying the Jaguars' orbital defenders, and the initial invasion of the ground forces was a success. However the ship was driven away from the planet when the Jaguars' reinforcements arrived. ==Jihad== ==Jihad== − Much later, in late [[3067]], the ''Invisible Truth'' served not only as the flagship for the Com Guards but was also the headquarters for [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion]], as well as his eventual wife, [[Isis Marik]]. The two were able to flee the attack on [[Tharkad]] at the close of the [[Fourth Whitting Conference]], and it served them well during the early years of the Jihad. It also survived [[Case White (event)|Case White]], Comstar's failed attempt to retake Terra in [[3068]], due to being ambushed by Blakist forces while traveling to the Case White staging area, causing the ''Invisible Truth'' to be four days late to the Sol system.<ref name="J:FRp45">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 45: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> + Much later, in late [[3067]], the ''Invisible Truth'' served not only as the flagship for the Com Guards, but was also the headquarters for [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion]], as well as his eventual wife, [[Isis Marik]]. The two were able to flee the attack on [[Tharkad]] at the close of the [[Fourth Whitting Conference]], and it served them well during the early years of the Jihad. It also survived [[Case White (event)|Case White]], Comstar's failed attempt to retake Terra in [[3068]], due to being ambushed by Blakist forces while traveling to the Case White staging area, causing the ''Invisible Truth'' to be four days late to the Sol system.<ref name="J:FRp45">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 45: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> − Selected as the command ship of [[Task Force EARTHBOUND]], the [[Operation SCOUR]] assault on the orbital defenses around Terra, ''Invisible Truth'' came under heavy attack from a [[Naga (WarShip class)|''Naga''-class]] Caspar II Control Ship before encountering Beresick's former friend and Blakist counterpart [[Gregory Zwick]] in command of the Blakist flagship, the [[Farragut|''Farragut''-class]] [[Righteous Justice|WoBS ''Righteous Justice'']]. Beresick declined his friend's offer of surrender, and the pair's longstanding personal conflict ended as the ''Invisible Truth'' went down guns blazing, torn apart by Blakist forces. A recording of the final moments of the ''Invisible Truth'' and the last conversation between Beresick and Zwick was recovered in early January [[3079]], having been filmed by [[INN]] journalist [[Myra Kellison]] and her cameraman [[Bryant Mathison]] from the bridge of the ''Invisible Truth'' as the ship was destroyed.<ref name="JHST-100"/> + Selected as the commandship of [[Task Force EARTHBOUND]], the [[Operation SCOUR]] assault on the orbital defenses around Terra, ''Invisible Truth'' came under heavy attack from a [[Naga (WarShip class)|''Naga''-class]] WarShip before it encountered Beresick's former friend and Blakist counterpart [[Gregory Zwick]] in command of the Blakist flagship, the [[Farragut|''Farragut''-class]] [[Farragut#Named Vessels|WoBS ''Righteous Justice'']]. Beresick declined his friend's offer of surrender, and the pair's personal conflict ended as the ''Invisible Truth'' went down guns blazing, torn apart by Blakist forces. A recording of the final moments of the ''Invisible Truth'' and the last conversation between Beresick and Zwick was recovered in early January [[3079]], having been filmed by [[INN]] journalist [[Myra Kellison]] and her cameraman [[Bryant Mathison]] from the bridge of the ''Invisible Truth'' as the ship was destroyed.<ref name=JHST-100>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 100–101: "The Final Dance"</ref> ==Ship Notes== ==Ship Notes== − * Although not explicitly stated, we may assume the ''Invisible Truth'' received the same modifications as the other ''Cameron'' class ships, correcting the various design flaws from the vessel's construction. + * Although not explicitly stated, we may assume the ''Invisible Truth'' received the same modifications as the other ''Cameron'' class ships received, correcting the various design flaws from the vessel's construction. − * Details of the discovery of the ''Electa'' and the ''Lady Shandra'' were met with skepticism by Marshal Hasek-Davion;<ref name="THp121"/> later canon sources establishing the existence of secret former SLDF naval facilities and WarShips controlled by ComStar would seem to cast doubt on Beresick's claims. Still, no other detail on the discovery of the vessels is currently available. + * Details of the discovery of the ''Electa'' and the ''Lady Shandra'' were met with skepticism by Marshal Hasek-Davion;<ref name="THp121"/> later canon sources establishing the existence of secret former SLDF naval facilities and WarShips controlled by ComStar would seem to cast doubt on Beresick's claims, but no other detail on the discovery of the ''StarSword'' is currently available. − * During the ''Twilight of the Clans'' novels, the ''Invisible Truth'' is depicted loading teleoperated Kraken missiles into her AR10 launchers and launching them at the enemy. Kraken missiles cannot be fired from AR10 launchers according to the game rules. It was confirmed on the official forums that this is an error in the text.<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,65078.msg1496751#msg1496751 Official ruling by BattleTech author "Paul" in the official Ask the Writer forum]</ref> + * During the ''Twilight of the Clans'' novels, the ''Invisible Truth'' is depicting loading teleoperated Kraken missiles into her AR10 launchers and launching them at the enemy. Kraken missiles cannot be fired from AR10 launchers according to the game rules. It was confirmed on the official forums that this is an error in the text.<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,65078.msg1496751#msg1496751 Official ruling by BattleTech author "Paul" in the official Ask the Writer forum]</ref> − − * The ''Invisible Truth'' was ostensibly in service since [[2672]].<ref name="SoW57">Shadows of War, p. 57</ref> This date is 16 years before the known service dates of the ''Cameron'' class. The class had begun production 11 years earlier according to sources,<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 154: "Cameron Profile"</ref> though this date is still out of that range. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 56:
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The SLS '''''Lady Shandra''''' was a ''[[Cameron (WarShip class)|Cameron]]''-class battlecruiser in service with the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The ''Lady Shandra'' survived the [[Amaris Civil War]], and at some point after [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] led the bulk of the surviving SLDF on the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]] the ''Lady Shandra'' fell into the hands of [[ComStar]].<ref name="THp121"/> | + | The SLS '''''Lady Shandra''''' was a ''[[Cameron (WarShip class)|Cameron]]''-class battlecruiser which was laid down in [[2672]]<ref>Shadows of War, p. 57</ref> and which subsequently entered service with the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The ''Lady Shandra'' survived the [[Amaris Civil War]], and at some point after [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] led the bulk of the surviving SLDF on the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]] the ''Lady Shandra'' fell into the hands of [[ComStar]].<ref name="THp121"/> |
==Task Force Serpent and Defense of Terra== | ==Task Force Serpent and Defense of Terra== | ||
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When Task Force Serpent, a bold strike against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]] was conceived, Beresick and the ''Invisible Truth'' were a natural choice to serve as flagship. During the long voyage, the fleet ran across a convoy of ships from [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. The [[Inner Sphere]] taskforce fleet successfully defeated the Ghost Bears with minimal damage. The engagement was later named the [[Battle of Trafalgar]]. | When Task Force Serpent, a bold strike against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]] was conceived, Beresick and the ''Invisible Truth'' were a natural choice to serve as flagship. During the long voyage, the fleet ran across a convoy of ships from [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. The [[Inner Sphere]] taskforce fleet successfully defeated the Ghost Bears with minimal damage. The engagement was later named the [[Battle of Trafalgar]]. | ||
| − | At Huntress, the ''Invisible Truth'' and its accompanying ships were successful in destroying the Jaguars' orbital defenders, and the initial invasion of the ground forces was a success. However | + | At Huntress, the ''Invisible Truth'' and its accompanying ships were successful in destroying the Jaguars' orbital defenders, and the initial invasion of the ground forces was a success. However the ship was driven away from the planet when the Jaguars' reinforcements arrived. |
==Jihad== | ==Jihad== | ||
| − | Much later, in late [[3067]], the ''Invisible Truth'' served not only as the flagship for the Com Guards but was also the headquarters for [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion]], as well as his eventual wife, [[Isis Marik]]. The two were able to flee the attack on [[Tharkad]] at the close of the [[Fourth Whitting Conference]], and it served them well during the early years of the Jihad. It also survived [[Case White (event)|Case White]], Comstar's failed attempt to retake Terra in [[3068]], due to being ambushed by Blakist forces while traveling to the Case White staging area, causing the ''Invisible Truth'' to be four days late to the Sol system.<ref name="J:FRp45">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 45: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | + | Much later, in late [[3067]], the ''Invisible Truth'' served not only as the flagship for the Com Guards, but was also the headquarters for [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion]], as well as his eventual wife, [[Isis Marik]]. The two were able to flee the attack on [[Tharkad]] at the close of the [[Fourth Whitting Conference]], and it served them well during the early years of the Jihad. It also survived [[Case White (event)|Case White]], Comstar's failed attempt to retake Terra in [[3068]], due to being ambushed by Blakist forces while traveling to the Case White staging area, causing the ''Invisible Truth'' to be four days late to the Sol system.<ref name="J:FRp45">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 45: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> |
| − | Selected as the | + | Selected as the commandship of [[Task Force EARTHBOUND]], the [[Operation SCOUR]] assault on the orbital defenses around Terra, ''Invisible Truth'' came under heavy attack from a [[Naga (WarShip class)|''Naga''-class]] WarShip before it encountered Beresick's former friend and Blakist counterpart [[Gregory Zwick]] in command of the Blakist flagship, the [[Farragut|''Farragut''-class]] [[Farragut#Named Vessels|WoBS ''Righteous Justice'']]. Beresick declined his friend's offer of surrender, and the pair's personal conflict ended as the ''Invisible Truth'' went down guns blazing, torn apart by Blakist forces. A recording of the final moments of the ''Invisible Truth'' and the last conversation between Beresick and Zwick was recovered in early January [[3079]], having been filmed by [[INN]] journalist [[Myra Kellison]] and her cameraman [[Bryant Mathison]] from the bridge of the ''Invisible Truth'' as the ship was destroyed.<ref name=JHST-100>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 100–101: "The Final Dance"</ref> |
==Ship Notes== | ==Ship Notes== | ||
| − | * Although not explicitly stated, we may assume the ''Invisible Truth'' received the same modifications as the other ''Cameron'' class ships, correcting the various design flaws from the vessel's construction. | + | * Although not explicitly stated, we may assume the ''Invisible Truth'' received the same modifications as the other ''Cameron'' class ships received, correcting the various design flaws from the vessel's construction. |
| − | * Details of the discovery of the ''Electa'' and the ''Lady Shandra'' were met with skepticism by Marshal Hasek-Davion;<ref name="THp121"/> later canon sources establishing the existence of secret former SLDF naval facilities and WarShips controlled by ComStar would seem to cast doubt on Beresick's claims | + | * Details of the discovery of the ''Electa'' and the ''Lady Shandra'' were met with skepticism by Marshal Hasek-Davion;<ref name="THp121"/> later canon sources establishing the existence of secret former SLDF naval facilities and WarShips controlled by ComStar would seem to cast doubt on Beresick's claims, but no other detail on the discovery of the ''StarSword'' is currently available. |
| − | * During the ''Twilight of the Clans'' novels, the ''Invisible Truth'' is | + | * During the ''Twilight of the Clans'' novels, the ''Invisible Truth'' is depicting loading teleoperated Kraken missiles into her AR10 launchers and launching them at the enemy. Kraken missiles cannot be fired from AR10 launchers according to the game rules. It was confirmed on the official forums that this is an error in the text.<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,65078.msg1496751#msg1496751 Official ruling by BattleTech author "Paul" in the official Ask the Writer forum]</ref> |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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* ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | ||
* ''[[Shadows of War]]'' | * ''[[Shadows of War]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' | * ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' | ||
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