Retribution (Individual Fortress-class DropShip)
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| Retribution | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Profile | |
| Type | DropShip |
| Class | Fortress |
| In service until | 3058 |
The Retribution was a Fortress-class DropShip. It was destroyed in the Battle of Wayside V in 3058.
Operational History
The Retribution was part of an invasion force, mainly composed of mercenary forces from Northwind Highlanders, but it also carried a full company of Combine troops, led by sho-sa Elden Parkensen. On 3 July 3058, it arrived at the periphery planet of Wayside V. However, the Clan Smoke Jaguar forces on planet were much bigger than expected, and while descending, the Jaguars' aerospace fighters attacked the invading DropShips. All were damaged, and the Retribution crashlanded, sliding sideways, losing its landing struts and having his 'Mech Bays ripped wide open. However, Parkersen and some of his men survived the crash.[1]
A Binary of Jaguars engaged the Combine survivors, who in turn were reinforced with a company from the Northwind Highlanders. Colonel Loren Jaffray had to blow the DropShip's hydrogen tanks to win the battle. He and his men defeated the Jaguars, saving Perkersen and some of his men, but the Retribution was rendered unsalvageable.[2]