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On [[Aldertaine]], the 5th MAC fights brutal battle for control of the planet. It successfully pushes off the [[5th Crucis Lancers]] world.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' page 25 - Confederation Strikes Back! - 5th MAC mentioned as liberators of Aldertaine.</ref> The Remshield's Dragoons and Warrior House Immarra attacked and liberated [[Hexare]]. Both units shattered forced Davion mercenary force, 4th Illician Lancers to withdraw from the world. | On [[Aldertaine]], the 5th MAC fights brutal battle for control of the planet. It successfully pushes off the [[5th Crucis Lancers]] world.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' page 25 - Confederation Strikes Back! - 5th MAC mentioned as liberators of Aldertaine.</ref> The Remshield's Dragoons and Warrior House Immarra attacked and liberated [[Hexare]]. Both units shattered forced Davion mercenary force, 4th Illician Lancers to withdraw from the world. | ||
| − | The most noted battle in the First Wave was battle for [[Ares]], where reported the 4th MAC had never given up the planet. The Davion forces had not gained upper hand against the MAC. It wasn't until word of the death of Duchess Candice Allard-Liao did battle turn in this brutal conflict. With its beloved Duchess dead, the ''Free Capellan'' Blackwind Lancers turned on the its allies, [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] and nearly wiped out the unit (85% worth of loses)<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 18 - Wave One - Blackwind inflicts 85% losses on its former allies</ref>, along with its commander, General Serena Thomas-Hasek. | + | The most noted battle in the First Wave was battle for [[Ares]], where reported the 4th MAC had never given up the planet. The Davion forces had not gained upper hand against the MAC. It wasn't until word of the death of Duchess Candice Allard-Liao did battle turn in this brutal conflict. With its beloved Duchess dead, the ''Free Capellan'' Blackwind Lancers turned on the its allies, [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] and nearly wiped out the unit (85% worth of loses)<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 18 - Wave One - Blackwind inflicts 85% losses on its former allies</ref>, along with its commander, General Serena Thomas-Hasek. The Lancers were interstellar condemned for using tactical nuclear weaponry against their Davion foes, being noted killing millions people.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' page 85 - Capellan Barbarity Condemned Across the Sphere (article) - Blackwind Lancer cited for using nuclear weapons on Ares.</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:43, 25 October 2009
Operation: Thunderstrike - Capellan Confederation military counter-attack campaign conducted between the time of October, 3068 to April 1st, 3070. The operation was counter-invasion to repel Federated Suns renegade Capellan March's military forces from St. Ives Commonality and strike revenge for at time seemly kill Chancellor Sun Tzu Liao and Duchess Candace Allard-Liao.
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Operation Brief
In June, 3068 - Duke George Hasek launched his ambition campaign against the Confederation named Operation: Sovereign Justice. His campaign sliced through the Confederation and effectively captured St. Ives Commonality and number other worlds.
After the Orbital strike against Sian's Forbidden City in October 3068. With Imperial Palace ruins, no sign of the Chancellor, Sang-jiang-jun Talon Zahn declared himself regent of the Confederacy and launched his own campaign. He position was bolistered by anti-Federated Suns seniments that accured in occupated ares of St. Ives Commonality. Specialy after the reports that Sian was attacked by Davion Warship and it was responsible for the death of their beloved Duchess.
He divided his forces into three Task Forces. Named Task Forces Sheng Lung, Light Horse and Vengeance. These three Task Forces, and supportive efforts are listed in following sections. These Task forces served as three prong attacks for Zahn's efforts into the FedSuns. In order to form up these Task Forces, he conducted a first Wave to tie up FedSun forces.
Capellan Confederated Units Military & "Allied" Forces
Known military forces whom are list per their Task forces they were assigned after the Second Wave and independant force.
Task Force Sheng Lung
Task Force's Primary pathway was to cut through Capellan March itself from Liao downward to New Syrtis.
- Death Commandos - Third Battalion
- Warrior House Dai Da Chi
- 2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry (2nd MAC)
Task Force Light Horse
Task Force's primary pathway from center of the St Ives Commonality and on "south-east" appoarch to New Syrtis.
Task Force Vengeance
The primary pathway the Task Force assigned to take was to depart Victoria Commonality, into belly of Capellan March, ultimately cutting upwards from Pleiades Cluster attacking New Syrtis from "southern".
- Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers (Kingston's VCR)
- 1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry (1st MAC)
- Prefectorate Guard
Supportive & Independent Forces
- Blackwind Lancers
- 13th Division of the Word of Blake Militia
- Holdfast Guard
- 15th Dracon
- 4th McCarron's Armored Cavalry (4th MAC)
- 5th McCarron's Armored Cavalry (5th MAC)
- 2nd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (2nd CRC)
- 3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (3rd CRC)
- 5th Confederation Reserve Cavalry (5th CRC)
- 1st Janissaries
- 2nd Janissaries
- Warrior House Lu Sann
First Wave
The CCAF organized existing forces engaged or nearby to fight delaying battles while formaly TF were assembled. The Wave starting date being October, 3068. These action accured in three prong.
First Prong
On Randar, The Holdfast Guards engaged and nearly wiped out the 20th Avalon Hussars, killing its commander General Randal Hasek-Bills.[1] It had been supported by newly refitted Feng Huang Class Cruiser, CCS Ilsa Hyung. With only company in strength remaining, the 20th Avalons retreated to world of Bethel.[2]
On Aldertaine, the 5th MAC fights brutal battle for control of the planet. It successfully pushes off the 5th Crucis Lancers world.[3] The Remshield's Dragoons and Warrior House Immarra attacked and liberated Hexare. Both units shattered forced Davion mercenary force, 4th Illician Lancers to withdraw from the world.
The most noted battle in the First Wave was battle for Ares, where reported the 4th MAC had never given up the planet. The Davion forces had not gained upper hand against the MAC. It wasn't until word of the death of Duchess Candice Allard-Liao did battle turn in this brutal conflict. With its beloved Duchess dead, the Free Capellan Blackwind Lancers turned on the its allies, 5th Syrtis Fusiliers and nearly wiped out the unit (85% worth of loses)[4], along with its commander, General Serena Thomas-Hasek. The Lancers were interstellar condemned for using tactical nuclear weaponry against their Davion foes, being noted killing millions people.[5]
Second Prong
In the second prong, CCAF forces struck worlds such as Glasgow and Overton. New Westin, was most noted for Death Commandos & 5th CRC utterly destroying the Free Capellan forces of Jie Fang Legion. On Overton, Capellan Forces force FedSun forces pull of planet, but not before annihilating 15th Dracon and its companion force of Warrior House Ijori.[6] However its survivors Ijori were able holf field to force the First Federated Suns Lancers from the planet.
Third Prong
The 3rd prong of CCAF forces attacked FedSun forces on Halloran V, Housekarle, Liao, and Homestead. On Necromo, the CCAF forces failed retake world back from Hasek's Khorsakov’s Cossacks and 2nd CRC took considerable amount of damages from the attempt.[7]
Second Wave
On October 20th, 3068 2nd Wave began; Task Forces (TFs) were now had come together and begun the Capellan offensive into FedSuns. Task Forces had assembled from worlds of Menke, Zanzibar, and Victoria.
The TF Light Horse struck worlds of St. Ives Commonality. Hitting worlds held by Davion forces such as Teng, No Return, and St. Ives. While TF Shen Lung arrived on Almach and hammered the Davion invaders. TF Vengeance moved towards the border, hitting like other TF at Davion supply lines making sure they were certifly cut off from Suns.
Task Force Shen Lung arrived on Valexa where they destroyed the Valexa CMM. Task Force Light Horse arrives on St. Ives, and engages in several week battle for the planet.
Supportive Actions
The Third MAC moves to capture Tallin, while for mysterious reasons the Word of Blake forces attack and capture Kittery. The 13th Division, eliminates both Kittery Borderers and the Kittery Training Battalion on planet.[8]
Third Wave
In this wave in beginning of January 3069, the most of Confederation's invaded worlds are reclaimed. The most dramatic of the action of the wave destruction of the Khorsakov’s Cossacks. Utilizing a Capellan WarShip, the Cossack are annilihated orbital strike on Necromo. TF Light Horse reclaims Haappajarvi[9] and Hadnall where 2nd St. Ives Lancers take moderate damage from the AFFS force there. While TF Shen Lung meets light resistence on Ashkum, with most FedSun forces having already pulled out. Frazer and Mendham are attacked by TF Vengeance as they make their way FedSun space. The Task Force efforts are assisted in this prong of attacks by 3rd CRC and Warrior House LuSann assaulting FedSun world of Manapire. Other FedSun worlds are raided to disrupt the March's defenders, such as Bromhead and Verlo.
After securing Confederation worlds, surged forward to invaded worlds of Robsart[10], Glentworth, and Wrentham. TF Light Horse claims Safe Port in prong attack into Capellan March.
Supportive Actions
From the other regions of the Confederation, reinforcements arrive in FedSuns securing worlds of Aucara, Lee, Cammal and Jonzac.
In disguise of support House Liao's forces, Word of Blake's 13th Division augmented by elements of the 41st Shadow Division's Manei Domini troopers take Denbar and Spica.[11] Leaving many in Davion thinking these were more Capellan working with Blakists.
Post-Third Wave
With the wave ending in February, Duke Hasek issues a recall order his troops after losing vital supply and many of his own worlds. Forcing to shift his troops now to counter act coordinated counter attack by both Capellan forces and their Blakist allies.
Fourth Wave
Fifth Wave
Battle of New Syrtis and Ceasefire
Also See
References
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070 page 25 - Confederation Strikes Back! - It is reported that 20th Avalon Hussars, nearly destroyed and Hasek-Bills killed.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 20 - Second Wave - Hussars retreat with only company remaining to Bethel.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070 page 25 - Confederation Strikes Back! - 5th MAC mentioned as liberators of Aldertaine.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 18 - Wave One - Blackwind inflicts 85% losses on its former allies
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070 page 85 - Capellan Barbarity Condemned Across the Sphere (article) - Blackwind Lancer cited for using nuclear weapons on Ares.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070 page 42 - Hasek's Invasion unravels - Military Regent Zahn report the sad news of Warrior House Ijori and 15th Dracon's destruction by FedSun forces.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Black Documents page 20 - Third Prong.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 95 - 13th strikes Kittery and surrounding worlds and claims them Confederacy, but later turns them into Protectorate "Island"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents - Haappajarvi is spelled in book.
- ↑ <Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents - Robsart is misspelled in print Thunderstrike article as Robstart. Map of invasion shows correct spelling.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents) page 95 - 13th Division unit history - 13th Division secure worlds of Spica and Denbar with 41st Shadow Division troops assisting.