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The ''[[Eagle (WarShip)|Eagle]]''-class [[WarShip]] [[Eagle (WarShip)#Named Vessels|FWLS ''Percival'']] went rogue in early February [[3068]], and on the 4th of February the ''Percival'' launched a raid on '''Skye'''. Accompanying the ''Percival'' were troops in the colours of the [[Sirian Lancers]] who launched a ground assault on the planet, battling the local Skye forces for two days before withdrawing. This prompted the Duke of Skye, [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] to call on all [[Lyran Alliance]] units loyal to the Isle of Skye to come to the defence of the Isle, and to declare war on the [[Free Worlds League]] in retaliation for the raid.<ref name="J:FRp45">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 45, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | The ''[[Eagle (WarShip)|Eagle]]''-class [[WarShip]] [[Eagle (WarShip)#Named Vessels|FWLS ''Percival'']] went rogue in early February [[3068]], and on the 4th of February the ''Percival'' launched a raid on '''Skye'''. Accompanying the ''Percival'' were troops in the colours of the [[Sirian Lancers]] who launched a ground assault on the planet, battling the local Skye forces for two days before withdrawing. This prompted the Duke of Skye, [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] to call on all [[Lyran Alliance]] units loyal to the Isle of Skye to come to the defence of the Isle, and to declare war on the [[Free Worlds League]] in retaliation for the raid.<ref name="J:FRp45">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 45, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | ||
− | On the 26th of December [[3073]], after the assassination of [[Archon]] [[Peter Steiner-Davion]], the resistance leader [[Devlin Stone]] managed to convince the government of Skye to accept assistance from the allied forces which had met at [[Tukayyid]] earlier.<ref name="JHS3076p38">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 38, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> As a result, three regiments of allied troops landed on Skye on the 25th of March [[3074]].<ref name="J:FRp52"/><ref name="JHS3076p48">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 48, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref> The inevitable | + | On the 4th of October [[3069]] a [[Word of Blake]] strike force last seen assaulting [[Summer]] the week before appeared in the Skye system and assaulted the planet. In contrast with the attack on Summer, the Blakist task force of [[Pocket WarShip]]s and [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s found their attack contested by the [[LAAF]] [[WarShip]] [[Mjolnir#Named Vessels|LAS ''Fylgia'']], the ''[[Mjolnir]]''-class ship having traveled to Skye after the bombing of [[Alarion]]. Despite being hit by a nuclear attack, the ''Fylgia'' and an accompanying group of Skye [[DropShip]]s and fighters were able to rout the Blakist forces.<ref name="J:FRp47">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 47, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> |
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+ | On the 26th of December [[3073]], after the assassination of [[Archon]] [[Peter Steiner-Davion]], the resistance leader [[Devlin Stone]] managed to convince the government of Skye to accept assistance from the allied forces which had met at [[Tukayyid]] earlier.<ref name="JHS3076p38">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 38, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> As a result, three regiments of allied troops landed on Skye on the 25th of March [[3074]].<ref name="J:FRp52"/><ref name="JHS3076p48">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 48, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref> The inevitable Word of Blake invasion came a few months later, on the 27th of June 3074, and the conflict soon ground into a stalemate that lasted weeks. The stalemate was finally broken when [[Devlin Stone]] led an ad hoc battalion of allied forces in a flanking action that struck at the command centre of the Blakist [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|3rd Division]], capturing the 3rd's Commanding Officer, [[Precentor]] [[Craig Callen]], and forcing the suddenly leaderless and thinly-stretched Word of Blake forces to withdraw. The success on Skye led Stone to declare that the next target for liberation would be [[Hesperus II]].<ref name="JHS3076p52">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 52, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp53">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 53, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | ||
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System position | 4 (6) |
(References to Skye)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: -57.01 Y: 51.74[e]
Contents
Planetary Data[1]
- Number of Moons: 1 (Luna)
- Surface Water: 70%
- Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Surface Gravity: 1.0
- Equatorial Temp: 30°C
- Highest Native Life: Birds
Era Specific Data
3025[2]
- Noble Ruler: Margaret Aten, Duchess of Sky
- Political Leader: President Anson McConnaughey
- ComStar Representative: Precentor Dane Alknaur
3067
- Noble Ruler: Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner
- Population: 4,350,795,000
- Socio-Industrial Levels: A-A-A-B-B
3076[1]
- Noble Ruler: Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner
- Population: 4,347,780,000
- Tech Level USIIR: A-A-A-B-B
3130[3]
- Governor: Gregory Kelswa-Steiner
- Planetary Legate: Stanford Eckard
- Population: 3,012,000,000
Planetary Garrison
3050 to 3054
- 11th FedCom RCT ('Mech and Infantry)[4][5]
3061 to 3067
3067
3079
- - At this point in time the Skye Guard operating at 40% of full strength, with 70% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
3085
- - At this point in time, the VIII Hastati was at 80% of full strength, with 90% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
Manufacturing Centers
- Avanti Industries
- Cyclops Incorporated
- Shipil Company
- Skye Pleasure Craft Limited
- Argile Technologies - Destroyed
Companies
Owner History
- 2340 - Federation of Skye[11]
- 2341 - Lyran Commonwealth[11]
- 2596 - Lyran Commonwealth[12]
- 2750 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3025 - Lyran Commonwealth[2]
- 3030 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3040 - Federated Commonwealth
- 3052 - Federated Commonwealth
- 3057 - Lyran Alliance
- 3062 - Lyran Alliance
- 3067 - Lyran Alliance[7]
- 3079 - Lyran Alliance[13]
- 3130 - Republic of the Sphere[3]
Planetary History
The Jihad
The Eagle-class WarShip FWLS Percival went rogue in early February 3068, and on the 4th of February the Percival launched a raid on Skye. Accompanying the Percival were troops in the colours of the Sirian Lancers who launched a ground assault on the planet, battling the local Skye forces for two days before withdrawing. This prompted the Duke of Skye, Robert Kelswa-Steiner to call on all Lyran Alliance units loyal to the Isle of Skye to come to the defence of the Isle, and to declare war on the Free Worlds League in retaliation for the raid.[14]
On the 4th of October 3069 a Word of Blake strike force last seen assaulting Summer the week before appeared in the Skye system and assaulted the planet. In contrast with the attack on Summer, the Blakist task force of Pocket WarShips and AeroSpace Fighters found their attack contested by the LAAF WarShip LAS Fylgia, the Mjolnir-class ship having traveled to Skye after the bombing of Alarion. Despite being hit by a nuclear attack, the Fylgia and an accompanying group of Skye DropShips and fighters were able to rout the Blakist forces.[15]
On the 26th of December 3073, after the assassination of Archon Peter Steiner-Davion, the resistance leader Devlin Stone managed to convince the government of Skye to accept assistance from the allied forces which had met at Tukayyid earlier.[16][17] As a result, three regiments of allied troops landed on Skye on the 25th of March 3074.[17][18] The inevitable Word of Blake invasion came a few months later, on the 27th of June 3074, and the conflict soon ground into a stalemate that lasted weeks. The stalemate was finally broken when Devlin Stone led an ad hoc battalion of allied forces in a flanking action that struck at the command centre of the Blakist 3rd Division, capturing the 3rd's Commanding Officer, Precentor Craig Callen, and forcing the suddenly leaderless and thinly-stretched Word of Blake forces to withdraw. The success on Skye led Stone to declare that the next target for liberation would be Hesperus II.[19][20]
Nearby Planets
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 94, "House Steiner Key Worlds"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 169, "Planet Guide"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 223, "Planet Profile"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 27, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 86, "Unit Note"
- ↑ Shattered Sphere, p. 48, "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Field Manual: Updates, p. 177, "Lyran Alliance Deploment Table"
- ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 15, "Skye Rangers Regimental Status"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 187, "RAF Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 141, "Other Major Commonwealth Industries"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 13, "Federation of Skye world within the Lyran Commonwealth befor [2340] and after at their founding in [2341]"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159, "Inner Sphere Map [2596]"
- ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 19, "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table [3079]"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 45, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 47, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 38, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 48, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 52, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 53, "The Jihad In Review"
Bibliography
- 20 Year Update
- Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)
- FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: LAAF
- Handbook: House Steiner
- Historical: Reunification War
- House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
- Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers
- Objective Raids
- Shattered Sphere