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==History: Prologue== | ==History: Prologue== | ||
| − | General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] led the bulk of the [[Star League Defense Force]] away from the Inner Sphere in [[2784]], in an attempt to save the men and women of the Regular Army from the horrors of war and the machinations of the self-serving House Lords. His fleet was not only made up of soldiers, but also many civilian families who chose to accompany them into exile in the [[Deep Periphery]]. Through several months of travel on a meandering course meant to discourage pursuit, the fleet moved deeper and deeper into the unknown. | + | General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] led the bulk of the [[Star League Defense Force]] away from the Inner Sphere in [[2784]], in an attempt to save the men and women of the Regular Army from the horrors of war and the machinations of the self-serving House Lords. His fleet was not only made up of soldiers, but also many civilian families who chose to accompany them into exile in the [[Deep Periphery]]. Through several months of travel on a meandering course meant to discourage pursuit, the fleet moved deeper and deeper into the unknown. Before long, tensions due to the hardships of travel - as well as from the strain of confinement in the cramped space of [[JumpShip]]s and [[DropShip]]s - would manifest in horrific ways,<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 17 - ''Lieutenant Nigel Polczyk, letter to his brother, 22 May 2786''</ref> but most often as simple dissent.<ref name=WCSp8>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 8 - "Exodus"</ref><ref name=TC:WOKp7>''The Clans: Warrior of Kerensky'', p. 7 - "Exodus"</ref> |
==Sedition and Mutiny== | ==Sedition and Mutiny== | ||
| − | This dissension | + | This dissension grew first among the many civilians, and later among the crews and officers of several vessels. This growing mass of dissatisfied people would raise doubts about where they were headed, with some even wondering if the Great General even ''had'' a planned destination at all. Soon enough, mutiny was thick in the air on many vessels of the Exodus fleet.<ref name=WCSp8/><ref name=TC:WOKp7/> |
| − | Events | + | Events finally came to a head in August of [[2785]], nearly 14 months after the massive fleet's departure from the [[New Samarkand]] rendezvous point. Nine vessels, led by the ''[[Texas]]''-class ''[[Prinz Eugen]]'' and its commander, Admiral Votok, along with officers General [[Wilbur Braso]], Captain [[Peter Karpov]], and Captain [[Nigel Karrige]] amongst others would announce that they were headed back to the Inner Sphere, tired of the long and seemingly pointless journey into the Deep Periphery.<ref name=H:OKp16,17/><ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 103 - "Anna Rosse"</ref><ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 111 - "Jason Karrige Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO:3057Rp160>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 160, "Texas Ship Profile"</ref> |
| − | General Kerensky and his staff's reaction | + | General Kerensky and his staff's reaction was swift and brutal. A task force was detached from the rest of the fleet to bring the rebellious flotilla back into the fold. Led by Major [[Elizabeth Hazen]], and accompanied by [[Andery Kerensky]] (who had played some role in the rebel's decision to head back<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 16 - ''Colonel Absalom Truscott, Personal Journals, 30 September 2785''</ref>), led 160 marines in pursuit of the renegade ships. After a short boarding action accompanied by an intense firefight in the halls of the ''Prinz Eugen'', SLDF Marines secured the vessel. Admiral Votok died during the action, but most of the ringleaders and their cronies were identified and rounded up. The other eight ships of the fleet surrendered without a fight soon afterward.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp160/><ref name=JFSp9>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 9 - "Elizabeth Hazen"</ref><ref name=H:OKp16>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 16 - ''Major Elizabeth Hazen, Personal Journals, 28 September 2785''</ref> |
| − | Major Hazen lead the mutinous ships back to the fleet where swift trials were conducted at the jump point. All officers at or above the rank of Captain were executed, with Major Hazen giving the orders to carry out the punishment. Andery Kerensky | + | Major Hazen lead the mutinous ships back to the fleet where swift trials were conducted at the jump point. All officers at or above the rank of Captain were executed, with Major Hazen giving the orders to carry out the punishment. Andery Kerensky likewise took part in the execution, reportedly at the request of his own father.<ref name=JFSp9/><ref name=H:OKp16/> |
==Aftermath and Legacy== | ==Aftermath and Legacy== | ||
| − | This incident would have a further negative effect on the morale within the Exodus fleet. The mutiny itself was bad enough, but General Kerensky's harsh reaction was viewed in a shocking light by many who accompanied him on the Exodus.<ref name=WCSp9>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 9 - "Hidden Hope"</ref> | + | This incident would have a further negative effect on the morale within the Exodus fleet. The mutiny itself was seen as bad enough, but General Kerensky's harsh reaction was viewed in a shocking light by many who accompanied him on the Exodus.<ref name=WCSp9>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 9 - "Hidden Hope"</ref> |
| − | In response to this, Kerensky | + | In response to this, Kerensky issued his well-known ''General Order 137'', which is etched at eye level in the common rooms of every Clan vessel even to this day. This directive was as much a justification for his reaction to the mutiny as it was a statement about the operation's goals. It would come to be the core of what is known as the [[Hidden Hope Doctrine]].<ref name=WCSp9/> |
| − | After the formation of the [[Clan]]s, the ''Prinz Eugen'' was used as a prison ship in orbit | + | After the formation of the [[Clan]]s, the ''Prinz Eugen'' was used as a prison ship in orbit over [[Strana Mechty]] as an abject reminder of the priced of dissension, <ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 139 - "Strana Mechty"</ref> until it was subverted by [[The Society]] and destroyed during the defense of the [[Tanis]] system in [[3073]], during the [[Wars of Reaving Campaign|Wars of Reaving]]. <ref name=TWoR-61>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 61 "Bandit Caste: Commodus Van Houten"</ref> <ref name=TWoR-126>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 61 "Steiner's Folly"</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 01:33, 13 February 2013
The Prinz Eugen Mutiny was a rebellion and desertion that took place in 2785 during the Exodus from the Inner Sphere. It was dealt with quickly and ruthlessly by forces loyal to General Kerensky and would have far-reaching repercussions.[1]
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| Major Elizabeth Hazen | General Wilbur Braso, Admiral Votok (mutineer leaders) | ||||||||
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| Small SLDF task force and marines | Various officers and crews of nine vessels | ||||||||
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Contents
History: Prologue
General Aleksandr Kerensky led the bulk of the Star League Defense Force away from the Inner Sphere in 2784, in an attempt to save the men and women of the Regular Army from the horrors of war and the machinations of the self-serving House Lords. His fleet was not only made up of soldiers, but also many civilian families who chose to accompany them into exile in the Deep Periphery. Through several months of travel on a meandering course meant to discourage pursuit, the fleet moved deeper and deeper into the unknown. Before long, tensions due to the hardships of travel - as well as from the strain of confinement in the cramped space of JumpShips and DropShips - would manifest in horrific ways,[2] but most often as simple dissent.[3][4]
Sedition and Mutiny
This dissension grew first among the many civilians, and later among the crews and officers of several vessels. This growing mass of dissatisfied people would raise doubts about where they were headed, with some even wondering if the Great General even had a planned destination at all. Soon enough, mutiny was thick in the air on many vessels of the Exodus fleet.[3][4]
Events finally came to a head in August of 2785, nearly 14 months after the massive fleet's departure from the New Samarkand rendezvous point. Nine vessels, led by the Texas-class Prinz Eugen and its commander, Admiral Votok, along with officers General Wilbur Braso, Captain Peter Karpov, and Captain Nigel Karrige amongst others would announce that they were headed back to the Inner Sphere, tired of the long and seemingly pointless journey into the Deep Periphery.[1][5][6][7]
General Kerensky and his staff's reaction was swift and brutal. A task force was detached from the rest of the fleet to bring the rebellious flotilla back into the fold. Led by Major Elizabeth Hazen, and accompanied by Andery Kerensky (who had played some role in the rebel's decision to head back[8]), led 160 marines in pursuit of the renegade ships. After a short boarding action accompanied by an intense firefight in the halls of the Prinz Eugen, SLDF Marines secured the vessel. Admiral Votok died during the action, but most of the ringleaders and their cronies were identified and rounded up. The other eight ships of the fleet surrendered without a fight soon afterward.[7][9][10]
Major Hazen lead the mutinous ships back to the fleet where swift trials were conducted at the jump point. All officers at or above the rank of Captain were executed, with Major Hazen giving the orders to carry out the punishment. Andery Kerensky likewise took part in the execution, reportedly at the request of his own father.[9][10]
Aftermath and Legacy
This incident would have a further negative effect on the morale within the Exodus fleet. The mutiny itself was seen as bad enough, but General Kerensky's harsh reaction was viewed in a shocking light by many who accompanied him on the Exodus.[11]
In response to this, Kerensky issued his well-known General Order 137, which is etched at eye level in the common rooms of every Clan vessel even to this day. This directive was as much a justification for his reaction to the mutiny as it was a statement about the operation's goals. It would come to be the core of what is known as the Hidden Hope Doctrine.[11]
After the formation of the Clans, the Prinz Eugen was used as a prison ship in orbit over Strana Mechty as an abject reminder of the priced of dissension, [12] until it was subverted by The Society and destroyed during the defense of the Tanis system in 3073, during the Wars of Reaving. [13] [14]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 16, 17 - "Prinz Eugen"
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 17 - Lieutenant Nigel Polczyk, letter to his brother, 22 May 2786
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 8 - "Exodus"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Clans: Warrior of Kerensky, p. 7 - "Exodus"
- ↑ Invading Clans, p. 103 - "Anna Rosse"
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 111 - "Jason Karrige Profile"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 160, "Texas Ship Profile"
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 16 - Colonel Absalom Truscott, Personal Journals, 30 September 2785
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 9 - "Elizabeth Hazen"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 16 - Major Elizabeth Hazen, Personal Journals, 28 September 2785
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 9 - "Hidden Hope"
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 139 - "Strana Mechty"
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 61 "Bandit Caste: Commodus Van Houten"
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 61 "Steiner's Folly"
See also
- Operation Exodus
- Hidden Hope Doctrine
- Elizabeth Hazen
- Andery Kerensky
- Anna Rosse
- Jason Karrige
- SLS Prinz Eugen