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| − | As of [[3057]] the ''[[Whirlwind]]''-class destroyer '''''Emerald Tornado''''' was serving as the CJF ''Emerald Tornado'' | + | As of [[3057]] the ''[[Whirlwind]]''-class destroyer '''''Emerald Tornado''''' was serving as the CJF ''Emerald Tornado'' in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|''touman'']] in the Clan Jade Falcon Naval Reserve.<ref name=F&Wp49>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 49 "Clan Jade Falcon Unit Summary"</ref> |
| − | As of [[3059]] the '''''Emerald Tornado''''' was still serving as the CJF ''Emerald Tornado'' | + | As of [[3059]] the '''''Emerald Tornado''''' was still serving as the CJF ''Emerald Tornado'' in the Clan Jade Falcon ''touman''.<ref name="FM:CCp95">''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 95, "Naval Assets"</ref> The ''Emerald Tornado'' would continue to be an active part of the ''touman'' throughout the next decade<ref name="FM:Up49">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 49, "Naval Assets"</ref> and into the beginnings of the [[Jihad]]. |
During the [[Clan Ice Hellion]] [[Operation ICE STORM|invasion]] of the Jade Falcon [[Occupation Zone]] in [[3071]] and [[3072]] the ''Emerald Tornado'' was directly involved in the fighting. The ''Emerald Talon'' was commanded by [[Star Admiral]] [[Carlos Binetti]] at the time, and in late September 3071 successfully captured a major Ice Hellion supply convoy in the system known as [[Falcon's Beacon]]. A [[Deep Periphery]] Watch outpost, Falcon's Beacon had been captured by the minor military forces guarding the convoy a week before the ''Emerald Talon'' arrived. With no significant defensive assets beyond a limited [[aerospace fighter]] contingent, the convoy couldn't resist the ''Emerald Talon'' and the supplies carried by the convoy—enough to resupply two complete [[Galaxy|Galaxies]] of troops—became Jade Falcon ''[[isorla]]''.<ref name="WORp72">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 72, "Turning of the Tide"</ref> | During the [[Clan Ice Hellion]] [[Operation ICE STORM|invasion]] of the Jade Falcon [[Occupation Zone]] in [[3071]] and [[3072]] the ''Emerald Tornado'' was directly involved in the fighting. The ''Emerald Talon'' was commanded by [[Star Admiral]] [[Carlos Binetti]] at the time, and in late September 3071 successfully captured a major Ice Hellion supply convoy in the system known as [[Falcon's Beacon]]. A [[Deep Periphery]] Watch outpost, Falcon's Beacon had been captured by the minor military forces guarding the convoy a week before the ''Emerald Talon'' arrived. With no significant defensive assets beyond a limited [[aerospace fighter]] contingent, the convoy couldn't resist the ''Emerald Talon'' and the supplies carried by the convoy—enough to resupply two complete [[Galaxy|Galaxies]] of troops—became Jade Falcon ''[[isorla]]''.<ref name="WORp72">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 72, "Turning of the Tide"</ref> | ||
Revision as of 22:01, 25 March 2023
| Emerald Tornado | |
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| Vessel Profile | |
| Type | WarShip |
| Class | Whirlwind |
| Previous classes | Davion |
History
As of 3057 the Whirlwind-class destroyer Emerald Tornado was serving as the CJF Emerald Tornado in the Clan Jade Falcon touman in the Clan Jade Falcon Naval Reserve.[1]
As of 3059 the Emerald Tornado was still serving as the CJF Emerald Tornado in the Clan Jade Falcon touman.[2] The Emerald Tornado would continue to be an active part of the touman throughout the next decade[3] and into the beginnings of the Jihad.
During the Clan Ice Hellion invasion of the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone in 3071 and 3072 the Emerald Tornado was directly involved in the fighting. The Emerald Talon was commanded by Star Admiral Carlos Binetti at the time, and in late September 3071 successfully captured a major Ice Hellion supply convoy in the system known as Falcon's Beacon. A Deep Periphery Watch outpost, Falcon's Beacon had been captured by the minor military forces guarding the convoy a week before the Emerald Talon arrived. With no significant defensive assets beyond a limited aerospace fighter contingent, the convoy couldn't resist the Emerald Talon and the supplies carried by the convoy—enough to resupply two complete Galaxies of troops—became Jade Falcon isorla.[4]
It isn't known if the Emerald Tornado survived the Jihad and the Wars of Reaving.[5]