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| − | Following the formation of the Word of Blake and their relocation to the [[Free Worlds League]], various factions were formed with differing visions and philosophies. One such faction was the Toyama movement led by Precentor [[Demona Aziz]]. As the Word of Blake | + | Following the formation of the Word of Blake and their relocation to the [[Free Worlds League]], various factions were formed with differing visions and philosophies. One such faction was the Toyama movement led by Precentor [[Demona Aziz]]. As the Word of Blake made final preparations for their assault on [[Terra]], the various WoB factions began to jockey for position to claim credit. As an attempt to marginalize the Toyama, Precentor Blane removed Toyama forces from the assault plan and instead assigned them to continue overseeing WoB's Periphery operations. |
| − | As most of the Word of Blake focused on retaking [[Terra]] | + | As most of the Word of Blake focused on retaking [[Terra]], the Toyama allocated resources on the Periphery. The past four years of smuggling weapons and new technology into the Marian Hegemony has made Ceasar [[Sean O'Reilly]] very receptive to the Toyama's plans. The Toyama also had a presence in the Magistracy as they competed for business with Comstar. With the Hegemony supplying the troops and WoB [[ROM]] providing intelligence data, the attacks on the Magistracy were expected to be severe enough to initiate a full-blown alliance between the Magistracy of Canopus and the [[Taurian Concordat]] beyond what the [[Treaty of Taurus]] stipulated. The creation of this super state would thus fulfill a prophecy WoB believed and was the ultimate objective of the Pirates War. |
Simultaneously occurring in the rest of the Inner Sphere, [[Operation Guerrero]] has created the [[Chaos March]] and a Capellan Chancellor in need of troops to finish retaking it. With few options available, Chancellor [[Sun Tzu Liao]] began to look at the Periphery for the added support... | Simultaneously occurring in the rest of the Inner Sphere, [[Operation Guerrero]] has created the [[Chaos March]] and a Capellan Chancellor in need of troops to finish retaking it. With few options available, Chancellor [[Sun Tzu Liao]] began to look at the Periphery for the added support... | ||
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The Pirates War refers to a period between 3057-3058 wherein the Marian Hegemony and the Toyama faction of the Word of Blake waged an undeclared war against the Magistracy of Canopus using troops disguised as pirates.
Background
Following the formation of the Word of Blake and their relocation to the Free Worlds League, various factions were formed with differing visions and philosophies. One such faction was the Toyama movement led by Precentor Demona Aziz. As the Word of Blake made final preparations for their assault on Terra, the various WoB factions began to jockey for position to claim credit. As an attempt to marginalize the Toyama, Precentor Blane removed Toyama forces from the assault plan and instead assigned them to continue overseeing WoB's Periphery operations.
As most of the Word of Blake focused on retaking Terra, the Toyama allocated resources on the Periphery. The past four years of smuggling weapons and new technology into the Marian Hegemony has made Ceasar Sean O'Reilly very receptive to the Toyama's plans. The Toyama also had a presence in the Magistracy as they competed for business with Comstar. With the Hegemony supplying the troops and WoB ROM providing intelligence data, the attacks on the Magistracy were expected to be severe enough to initiate a full-blown alliance between the Magistracy of Canopus and the Taurian Concordat beyond what the Treaty of Taurus stipulated. The creation of this super state would thus fulfill a prophecy WoB believed and was the ultimate objective of the Pirates War.
Simultaneously occurring in the rest of the Inner Sphere, Operation Guerrero has created the Chaos March and a Capellan Chancellor in need of troops to finish retaking it. With few options available, Chancellor Sun Tzu Liao began to look at the Periphery for the added support...
Known Military and Political Actions
- The worlds of Thraxa, Palladix, Tarol IV, Marantha, Vixen and Gambilon were repeatedly attacked throughout the conflict. Most were carried out by the MHAF while perceived threats were targeted by elite Word of Blake Militia units. Extreme measures were taken to ensure no Word of Blake personnel was ever captured.
- The planetary governors of Gambilon, Palladix and Marantha were assassinated in early 3058. Their near simultaneous loss caused widespread panic and rioting on various worlds.
- In May 3058, the mercenary Avanti's Angels was immediately attacked on arrival in Marantha. Hired to take the war to the enemy, it was their mission to locate the supply depot and destroy it.