Glory (system)

This article is about the planetary system. For the combat vehicle, see Glory.

Glory
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Glory nearby systems (Map Legend)
System Information
X:Y Coordinates	99.292 : 1835.555
Spectral class	G4IV
Recharge time	185 hours
Planet(s)	5

System Description

Glory is a remote world located at the fringe of the Kerensky Cluster in Clan space.

Political Affiliation

• 2571 - Unknown Planet
• 2750 - Unknown Planet
• c. 2850 - Clan Jade Falcon, Clan Wolf
• 3025 - Clan Jade Falcon
• 3030 - Clan Jade Falcon
• 3040 - Clan Jade Falcon
• 3052 - Clan Jade Falcon - 45%, Clan Wolf - 55%
• 3057 - Clan Jade Falcon
• 3062 - Clan Jade Falcon - 45%, Clan Wolf - 55%
• 3067 - Clan Jade Falcon - 52%, Clan Wolf - 48%
• January, 3070 - Clan Steel Viper - 52%, Clan Wolf - 48%
• 3075 - Clan Coyote - 70 %, Clan Goliath Scorpion - 25%, Clan Stone Lion - 5%
• 3085 - Clan Stone Lion - 70%, Clan Coyote - 30%

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Glory IV

Planetary History

Golden Century

Glory was discovered and colonized during the Golden Century (and therefore presumably after the death of Nicholas Kerensky). Both Clan Jade Falcon and Wolf "almost simultaneously" started colonies there. While the adaptive Wolves thrived on Glory, the Jade Falcons could not exploit the efforts of their lower castes, due to their rigid interpretations of Clan caste hierarchy. The Jade Falcons ultimately focused their efforts on "other directions". Whether the Jade Falcons abandoned Glory completely is questionable, considering their later interest in and possession of the colony.

Early Thirty-First Century

In early decades of the century, half of Glory was controlled by Clan Jade Falcon. While not explicitly stated, Clan Wolf is likely to have maintained possession of at least part of the colony.

Battle of Glory Station

Prior to the Clan return to the Inner Sphere in the late 3040s, the planet's most noted battle was during a Trial of Possession between Clan Wolf and Clan Jade Falcon. Clan Wolf's 16th Battle Cluster bid then garrison commander, Star Colonel Kael Pershaw for the possession over his genetic legacy. The Falcon's chose to fight on the Glory Plains. However, the battle did not unfold as Pershaw had planned. A Clan Falcon Trinary of 'Mechs inbound on a DropShip, was attacked by Wolf aerospace fighters and crashed down into the Blood Swamp region.

The Wolves' 16th Battle Clusters' force nearly overcame the Falcon defenders, however a plan developed by Star Commander Jorge allowed the Falcon forces to overcome the Wolves.

The Wars of Reaving

Beginning in late 3069, Glory became subject of number of Trials of Possession by various Home Clans. Late in that year, Clan Steel Viper's forces would mobilized against several Falcon colonies, in an attempt to dislodge Clan Jade Falcon from Clanspace. The Vipers' Alpha Galaxy initially assaulted Ironhold, Beta Galaxy hit Marshall, and Gamma Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Gamma Galaxy took Eden. These three colonies were followed by assaults on Barcella, Glory, Huntress, and Tokasha. All of the Trials of Possession were hard fought, but Clan Steel Viper prevailed in each campaign. By January, 3070, only Strana Mechty and Lum remained in Jade Falcon control.

In May 3071, Clan's Wolf's control of their portion of the planet would soon be taken by various Clans. Notably, Steel Viper's Gamma Galaxy attempt to take the rest of the planet would be blocked by Clan Coyote's Delta Galaxy, allowing the Wolves' 12th Wolf Regulars to withdraw from the planet.

While this left the Wolf enclave in Possession of Clan Coyote, the Coyotes would only control this enclave for a single year; Clan Wolf's actions on Strana Mechty would incite anger on all former Wolf holdings. After razing the Kerensky Blood Chapel in December, 3071, Coyote's gifted enclaves would come under attack by the combined forces of Clan Goliath Scorpion and Clan Fire Mandrill's Kindraa Mattila-Carrol in early 3072. The Coyote's 120th Strike Cluster was crippled by losing its commander, Star Colonel Harm Tchernovkov, was slain early in the fighting. The Scorpions and Mandrills would divide the Coyote's enclave at the end of the campaign.

Clan Steel Viper would use the cover of the HPG-blackout to expand their holdings on Glory in 3073. When a Scorpion task force, under the command of saKhan Kelton Myers and Loremaster Colin Yeh, arrived in September, 3073, they found the planet in Viper control, save for the city of Portage, held by Khan Ammanda Carrol and the last remnants of Kindraa Mattila-Carrol. The Scoprion task force, comprised of the remains of Beta Galaxy and Gamma Galaxy, Alpha Naval Reserve Star (the CGS Atropos, the CGS Auriga, the CGS Bernlad, the CGS Corona Borealis, and the CGS Serket), as well as a fleet of DropShips and aerospace fighters, was immediately opposed by a pair of Steel Viper WarShips, the CSV Ophidian and the CSV Silver Snake, accompanied by their own fleet of DropShips and fighters, upon entering orbit above the planet. When the Scorpions had reached long range in orbit of the planet, the Viper forces declared the Scorpions dezgra for their actions on Foster, and without warning opened fire, destroying the Auriga. Both fleets sortied, and the heavy fighting ended with the damaged Silver Snake limping beyond Glory's largest moon with the remnant of the Steel Viper forces. In addition to the Auriga, the Scorpions lost the Serket and the Corona Borealis, while the Steel Vipers lost the Ophidian.

Fire Mandrill's holding came under fire by the Steel Vipers, seeing their Khan Amanda Carrol killed in September of 3073 along with rest of the Kindraa Mattila-Carrol.

In 3079, Clan Star Adder would seize Clan Goliath Scorpion's holding on Glory due to their Abjuration from the Clan Homeworlds. The Adders moved key facilities from Clan Scorpion's enclaves to wither them away. The Scorpions quickly evacuated to Roche.

As of 3085, Clan Stone Lion's control of the planet grew to include most of Glory, while the Coyotes held onto a portion for themselves.

Military Deployment

3040s

• Glory Station Garrison Cluster

3059

• 2nd Falcon Dragoons (Clan Jade Falcon)

3067

• Second Falcon Dragoons

Geography

The planet is known for its low mountains, sparse and runty vegetation, and its breathable air.

Planetary Locations

• The Blood Swamp - This is the planet's most notorious landmark, which is part of Glory's jungle region. It is which as noted for its powerful odors and dangerous landscape. Local legends on the planet tells the story of a demigod or demon known as Cadix which unleashed his odors into the swamp and dove into it, becoming the aroma itself. The swamp had a number of hidden quicksand pits and other pitfalls lurking in its misty interior.
• Ettiau - a large city west of SLB-32
• Glory Station - This was originally a Clan Jade Falcon military outpost located on the planet. It is located 100 km from the jungles, which are known as the Blood Swamp. Outside the enclave is Glory Plains, a large expanse of flatlands.
• Portage - the final enclave held by Kindraa Mattila-Carrol in September, 3073
• SLB-32 - a large Brian Cache. Clan Goliath Scorpion and Kindraa Mattila-Carrol fought a large battle against elements of Clan Steel Viper in the vicinity of the cache, intending to resupply with materiel. They later discovered the Vipers had already plundered the Brian Cache.

Nearby Systems

Closest 20 systems (7 within 60 light-years) Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Tathis	27.3	Tiber	42.3	Roche	46.6	Sheridan	49.2
New Kent	55.5	Marshall	58.6	Hellgate	59.5	Hoard	74.4
Tranquil	81.8	Hector	83.9	Huntress	92.4	Strana Mechty	95.3
Strato Domingo	99.3	Priori	99.5	Tamaron	103.5	Atreus	105.0
Ironhold	105.0	Tokasha	107.5	Foster	116.3	Vinton	119.4

Bibliography

• Bloodname (novel)
• The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky
• Field Manual: Crusader Clans
• Field Manual: Updates
• The Wars of Reaving