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| − | The '''Battle of Pentagon Run''' was a series of small naval engagements fought during [[Operation Klondike]] against fleeing elements of the spacefarers who resided above the various [[Pentagon Worlds]].<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 46 - "Pentagon Run"</ref> | + | The '''Battle of Pentagon Run''' (July 2821-December 2821) was a series of small naval engagements fought during [[Operation Klondike]] against fleeing elements of the spacefarers who resided above the various [[Pentagon Worlds]].<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 46 - "Pentagon Run"</ref> |
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The jump into [[Arcadia]] and engagement of forces there was successful due to impeccable planning by [[Clan Star Adder]]'s [[Khan]] [[Absalom Truscott]] and his team of strategists. No [[JumpShips]] made it out that were not immediately accounted for at other Clan-held locations in systems nearby. At [[Dagda]], the blockades of [[Clan Burrock]] and [[Clan Widowmaker]] successfully stopped all escape attempts, in spite of some spectacular events during the course of the engagement. But this was not to be the case at the rest of the Pentagon Worlds. | The jump into [[Arcadia]] and engagement of forces there was successful due to impeccable planning by [[Clan Star Adder]]'s [[Khan]] [[Absalom Truscott]] and his team of strategists. No [[JumpShips]] made it out that were not immediately accounted for at other Clan-held locations in systems nearby. At [[Dagda]], the blockades of [[Clan Burrock]] and [[Clan Widowmaker]] successfully stopped all escape attempts, in spite of some spectacular events during the course of the engagement. But this was not to be the case at the rest of the Pentagon Worlds. | ||
| − | At [[Babylon]], two JumpShips and four DropShips escaped that were never accounted for in after action reports. At [[Circe]], a ''[[Quixote]]'' class Destroyer and four JumpShips escaped at the zenith jumppoint, and at an orbital space station called [[Outpost One]] three JumpShips and a massive ''[[Potemkin]]'' class transport escaped capture as well. And at [[Eden]] one JumpShip made it out, but was found some time later with all hands dead due to actions of a [[Clan]] boarding party that had already breached the hull. | + | At [[Babylon]], two JumpShips and four DropShips escaped that were never accounted for in after action reports. At [[Circe]], a ''[[Quixote]]'' class Destroyer and four JumpShips escaped at the zenith jumppoint, and at an orbital space station called [[Outpost One]] three JumpShips and a massive ''[[Potemkin]]'' class transport escaped capture as well. And at [[Eden]] one JumpShip made it out, but was found some time later with all hands dead due to actions of a [[Clan]] boarding party that had already breached the hull.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 46 - "Eden"</ref> |
===The Chase=== | ===The Chase=== | ||
| − | Under orders from [[ilKhan]] [[Nicholas Kerensky]], [[Clan Snow Raven]] [[saKhan]] Raffe Kardaan set out in pursuit of the fleeing spacefarers, ordered to | + | Under orders from [[ilKhan]] [[Nicholas Kerensky]], [[Clan Snow Raven]] [[saKhan]] Raffe Kardaan set out in pursuit of the fleeing spacefarers, ordered to bring them under the aegis of Clan rule. Though it took months to accomplish, due to a lack of cohesion in his fleet which was made up of contingents from most of the Clans, slowly the task force tracked the spacefarers to their various hideouts. |
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| + | Capturing small, scattered groups at first, a breakthough came in September of 2821. | ||
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| + | ===The Catch=== | ||
| + | The spacefarers of Circe had set up another colony well in advance, to help ensure survival. Located 23 light years anti-spinward of Circe, an airless planetary body with abundant water and minerals dubbed [[Fasa]] was their secret redoubt. | ||
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| + | Most of the JumpShips from Circe had made it to Fasa. But when the Potemkin class transport appeared in-system, all of them new it was only a short matter of time until the invaders located their enclave. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 01:10, 29 February 2012
The Battle of Pentagon Run (July 2821-December 2821) was a series of small naval engagements fought during Operation Klondike against fleeing elements of the spacefarers who resided above the various Pentagon Worlds.[1]
Contents
Summary of Events
Initial Engagements
When Operation Klondike was launched, the first order of business was the securing of jumppoints and approaches in each system above the Pentagon worlds.
Each planetary system was host to bands of independent spacefarers who remained aloof to the plight of the people on the ground, with many never having set foot on a terrestrial body.[2]
The jump into Arcadia and engagement of forces there was successful due to impeccable planning by Clan Star Adder's Khan Absalom Truscott and his team of strategists. No JumpShips made it out that were not immediately accounted for at other Clan-held locations in systems nearby. At Dagda, the blockades of Clan Burrock and Clan Widowmaker successfully stopped all escape attempts, in spite of some spectacular events during the course of the engagement. But this was not to be the case at the rest of the Pentagon Worlds.
At Babylon, two JumpShips and four DropShips escaped that were never accounted for in after action reports. At Circe, a Quixote class Destroyer and four JumpShips escaped at the zenith jumppoint, and at an orbital space station called Outpost One three JumpShips and a massive Potemkin class transport escaped capture as well. And at Eden one JumpShip made it out, but was found some time later with all hands dead due to actions of a Clan boarding party that had already breached the hull.[3]
The Chase
Under orders from ilKhan Nicholas Kerensky, Clan Snow Raven saKhan Raffe Kardaan set out in pursuit of the fleeing spacefarers, ordered to bring them under the aegis of Clan rule. Though it took months to accomplish, due to a lack of cohesion in his fleet which was made up of contingents from most of the Clans, slowly the task force tracked the spacefarers to their various hideouts.
Capturing small, scattered groups at first, a breakthough came in September of 2821.
The Catch
The spacefarers of Circe had set up another colony well in advance, to help ensure survival. Located 23 light years anti-spinward of Circe, an airless planetary body with abundant water and minerals dubbed Fasa was their secret redoubt.
Most of the JumpShips from Circe had made it to Fasa. But when the Potemkin class transport appeared in-system, all of them new it was only a short matter of time until the invaders located their enclave.
References
Bibliography
Historical: Operation Klondike