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Line 13: }} }} __TOC__ __TOC__ − + <!-- Commented out due to lack of information ==System Description== ==System Description== − '''St. Andre''' is located near the [[Hunan]] and [[New Aragon]] systems. − <!-- Commented out due to lack of information ==System History== ==System History== --> --> + ==Political Affiliation== ==Political Affiliation== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}}+ <div class="desktop-3-col"> * [[2270]] - [[Capellan Hegemony]]<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 14: "Seeds of Destruction" - St. Andre a Client state is noted as being part of Capellan Hegemony, pre-Confederation nation</ref> * [[2270]] - [[Capellan Hegemony]]<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 14: "Seeds of Destruction" - St. Andre a Client state is noted as being part of Capellan Hegemony, pre-Confederation nation</ref> * [[2366]] - [[Sarna Supremacy]]<ref name="HB:HLp17">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 17: "Capellan Confederation Founding - [2366] Map"</ref> * [[2366]] - [[Sarna Supremacy]]<ref name="HB:HLp17">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 17: "Capellan Confederation Founding - [2366] Map"</ref> Line 48:
Line 49: * [[3135]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Swords of Sedition'', p. 81: Capellan Confederation takes St. Andre from Davion themed Splinter group, Swordsworn</ref><ref name="ER:3145p11">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref> * [[3135]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Swords of Sedition'', p. 81: Capellan Confederation takes St. Andre from Davion themed Splinter group, Swordsworn</ref><ref name="ER:3145p11">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref> * [[3145]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> * [[3145]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> − {{div col end}}+ </div> -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- + ==St. Andre V== ==St. Andre V== − {{InfoBoxPlanet + {{InfoBoxPlanetStandard | image = | image = | caption = | caption = | name = St. Andre V | name = St. Andre V − | position = Fifth<ref name=DARWp118/> + | position = 5<ref name=DARWp118/> | distance = 4 days<ref name=DARWp118/> | distance = 4 days<ref name=DARWp118/> | moons = 1 (St. Michael)<ref name=DARWp118/> | moons = 1 (St. Michael)<ref name=DARWp118/> + | day = | gravity = 1.0<ref name=DARWp118/> | gravity = 1.0<ref name=DARWp118/> | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=DARWp118/> | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=DARWp118/> Line 64:
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The planet is notable for its rich natural resources. The planet has one moon, named St. Michael.<ref name=DARWp118/> + + '''St. Andre''' is a mainly red desert planet located anti-spin of [[Terra]]. The planet is notable for its rich natural resources. The planet has one moon, named St. Michael.<ref name=DARWp118/> ===Planetary History=== ===Planetary History=== ====Early History==== ====Early History==== − The leaders of the [[Tikonov Grand Union]], Sarna Supremacy, [[Liao Protectorate]], [[Capellan Commonality]], [[Sian]], and [[St. Ives Mercantile League]] met on St. Andre in [[2367]] to form the [[Capellan Confederation]].{{ref label|year|See Notes}}+ St. Andre is noteworthy for several reasons, but the most popular one is the fact that the leaders of the [[Tikonov Grand Union]], Sarna Supremacy, [[Liao Protectorate]], [[Capellan Commonality]], [[Sian]], and [[St. Ives Mercantile League]] met on St. Andre in [[2367]] to form the [[Capellan Confederation]].<ref name=IOAE>''Interstellar Operations: Alternate Eras'', p. 12: "Star League Era Factions List"</ref> (See [[St._Andre#Notes|notes]] below) − ====Third Succession War==== + ====The Succession Wars==== + =====Third Succession War===== Regimental sized elements of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] raided St. Andre in [[3008]].<ref name=WDsp11>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 11: "String of Victories"</ref> Regimental sized elements of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] raided St. Andre in [[3008]].<ref name=WDsp11>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 11: "String of Victories"</ref> {{ApocryphalContentStart}} {{ApocryphalContentStart}} − In late 3027, Liao scientists discovered a Star League storage outpost, likely belonging to the SLDF's [[Seventy-second Infantry Division]],<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 253: "SLDF - Capellan Confederation Military Command Map"</ref> on the northern continent of Ivaar which was known as Site Seven-Alpha. It is highly probable that the exceedingly rare [[Goliath|GOL-1H ''Goliath'']] was present in the cache, explaining how [[Cochraine's Goliaths]] was able to field 28 of the 'Mechs. This excavation was supervised by the [[Maskirovka]] but with [[ComStar]] agents providing technical and informational assistance. Cochraine's Goliaths and an aerospace battalion were dedicated to guarding Site Seven-Alpha.<ref>''BattleTechnology'', Issue #0204</ref> + In late 3027 Liao scientists discovered a Star League storage outpost, likely belonging to the SLDF's [[Seventy-second Infantry Division]],<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 253: "SLDF - Capellan Confederation Military Command Map"</ref> on the northern continent of Ivaar which was known as Site Seven-Alpha. It is highly probable that the exceedingly rare [[Goliath|GOL-1H ''Goliath'']] was present in the cache, explaining how [[Cochraine's Goliaths]] was able to field 28 of the 'Mechs. This excavation was supervised by the [[Maskirovka]] but with [[ComStar]] agents providing technical and informational assistance. Cochraine's Goliaths and an aerospace battalion were dedicated to guarding Site Seven-Alpha<ref>''BattleTechnology'', Issue #0204</ref> {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} − ====Fourth Succession War==== + =====Fourth Succession War===== During the [[Fourth Succession War]], St. Andre was one of the first Capellan worlds attacked. The [[Davion Light Guards]] and the [[Twelfth Vegan Rangers]] Alpha and Beta Regiments landed on the world. They were able to destroy or defeat [[Justinia's Cuirassiers]], [[Cochraine's Goliaths]], and the First Battalion of the [[Blackwind Lancers]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 20–22</ref> During the [[Fourth Succession War]], St. Andre was one of the first Capellan worlds attacked. The [[Davion Light Guards]] and the [[Twelfth Vegan Rangers]] Alpha and Beta Regiments landed on the world. They were able to destroy or defeat [[Justinia's Cuirassiers]], [[Cochraine's Goliaths]], and the First Battalion of the [[Blackwind Lancers]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 20–22</ref> ====Jihad==== ====Jihad==== − During the [[Jihad]], the CCAF had control of the planet and fought off several [[Word of Blake]] attacks aimed at claiming the planet; St. Andre was attacked early in the Jihad, with a second assault on St. Andre by a Level III being rebuffed between 21 and 28 May [[3070]],<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name=StAndre/> while a later raid in September [[3076]] saw a [[Level III]] of Blakist troops use weapons of mass destruction against St. Andre.<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The third (and final) attack featured the Blakists using chemical weapons. Fortunately for the Capellan defenders the prevailing winds blew these chemicals back into the Blakist camps, killing the forces that would use them.<ref name=DARWp118/> + During the [[Jihad]] the CCAF had control of the planet and fought off several [[Word of Blake]] attacks aimed at claiming the planet; St. Andre was attacked early in the Jihad, with a second assault on St. Andre by a Level III being rebuffed between the 21st and 28th of May [[3070]],<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name=StAndre/> while a later raid in September [[3076]] saw a [[Level III]] of Blakist troops use weapons of mass destruction against St. Andre.<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The third (and final) attack featured the Blakists using chemical weapons. Fortunately for the Capellan defenders the prevailing winds blew these chemicals back into the Blakist camps, killing the forces that would use them.<ref name=DARWp118/> − Since St. Andre became a member of the Republic of the Sphere, the planet's military facilities went into disuse since [[3084]].<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', p. 247: Base disuse for 50 years, novel's game date is 3134</ref> The world did not join the Republic willingly; it was integrated into the Republic's [[Prefecture V]], along its anti-spinward border with Capellan Confederation.<ref name=DARWp118/> + ====Dark Age==== + =====The Republic and the Early Thirty-second Century===== + Since the planet became a member of the Republic of the Sphere, the planet's military facilities went into disuse since [[3084]].<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', p. 247: Base disuse for 50 years, novel's game date is 3134</ref> The planet when it joined the Republic did not join it willingly. It was integrated into the Republic's [[Prefecture V]], along its anti-spinward border with Capellan Confederation.<ref name=DARWp118/> [[Therese Toussaint]] was the Planetary [[Legate]] of St. Andre as of [[3130]].<ref name=RoS>''Dark Age: Republic of the Sphere'', p. 13</ref><ref name=DARWp118>''Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)'', p. 118: "St. Andre"</ref> − ====First Invasion of St. Andre==== + =====First Invasion of St. Andre===== − In [[3132]], the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[HPG|HPG Grid]] collapsed, within two years St. Andre became target of a renewed [[House Liao]] incursion to reacquire worlds lost with formation of the Republic. Left in the Dark, the republican-led government became aligned with a House Davion military splinter group known as [[Swordsworn]], led by [[Duke of Caselton|Duke]] [[Aaron Sandoval (32nd c.)|Aaron Sandoval]]. + In [[3132]], the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[HPG|HPG Grid]] collapsed, within two years St. Andre became target of a renewed [[House Liao]] incursion to reacquire worlds lost with formation of the Republic. Left in the Dark, the republican-led government became aligned with a House Davion military splinter group known as [[Swordsworn]], led by Duke [[Aaron Sandoval (32nd c.)|Aaron Sandoval]]. In December [[3134]], the planet was invaded by large concentration of Confederation troops poised to retake the planet and break resistance in Prefecture to their invasion. The Swordsworn regiment, [[Davion Guards]] initially led by their Commander [[Justin Sortek]] had taken up position in old SLDF base, Fort Ravenglade. However, Sortek was unable to hold off the invaders from seizing Georama and planet's capital of Jerome. Late December, Swordsworn's executive officer [[Erik Sandoval-Groell]] on planet to lead besieged Swordsworn forces from in pending invasion of the Fort on icy continent of Ravenglade. Liao forces on Christmas Eve, committed amphibious assault against Fort's port city of Archangel. The assault was part of a two prong attack, with an amphibious assault including a large force of 'Mechs, hovercraft and VTOLs designate take out the Fort's anti-spacecraft batteries. While a squadron of [[DropShips]] orbited the planet waiting to insert its share of military forces once the batteries were silenced. However, though Swordsworn forces in the base were badly outnumbered, they held off the invaders long enough reinforcement arrive as last of the defense towers were destroyed by Liao troops.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 263–282: assault of Fort Ravenglade</ref> In December [[3134]], the planet was invaded by large concentration of Confederation troops poised to retake the planet and break resistance in Prefecture to their invasion. The Swordsworn regiment, [[Davion Guards]] initially led by their Commander [[Justin Sortek]] had taken up position in old SLDF base, Fort Ravenglade. However, Sortek was unable to hold off the invaders from seizing Georama and planet's capital of Jerome. Late December, Swordsworn's executive officer [[Erik Sandoval-Groell]] on planet to lead besieged Swordsworn forces from in pending invasion of the Fort on icy continent of Ravenglade. Liao forces on Christmas Eve, committed amphibious assault against Fort's port city of Archangel. The assault was part of a two prong attack, with an amphibious assault including a large force of 'Mechs, hovercraft and VTOLs designate take out the Fort's anti-spacecraft batteries. While a squadron of [[DropShips]] orbited the planet waiting to insert its share of military forces once the batteries were silenced. However, though Swordsworn forces in the base were badly outnumbered, they held off the invaders long enough reinforcement arrive as last of the defense towers were destroyed by Liao troops.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 263–282: assault of Fort Ravenglade</ref> − ====Second Invasion and return to Capellan Rule==== + =====Second Invasion and return to Capellan Rule===== − In late February [[3135]], Capellan Confederation forces invade the planet for the second time. However this time, Swordsworn forces were unable to fight them off and were force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''Sword of Sedition'', p. 81: Report of fall of St. Andre and Swordsworn forces forced off planet</ref><ref>''Post–Republic of the Sphere map as of October 3135'': St. Andre is shown as part of House Liao</ref> + In late February of [[3135]], Capellan Confederation forces invade the planet for the second time. However this time, Swordsworn forces were unable to fight them off and were force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''Sword of Sedition'', p. 81: Report of fall of St. Andre and Swordsworn forces forced off planet</ref><ref>''Post–Republic of the Sphere map as of October 3135'': St. Andre is shown as part of House Liao</ref> + <!-- Commented out due to lack of information + ===Planetary Rulers=== + --> ===Military Deployment=== ===Military Deployment=== − {{columns-start|num=3}} ====2764==== ====2764==== * [[Seventy-second Infantry Division]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 253: "SLDF - Capellan Confederation Military Command Map"</ref> * [[Seventy-second Infantry Division]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 253: "SLDF - Capellan Confederation Military Command Map"</ref> Line 121:
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Line 135: * Renshield's Dragoons<ref name=StAndre/> * Renshield's Dragoons<ref name=StAndre/> * [[St. Andre Home Guard]]<ref name=StAndre>''Word Thrown Back from St. Andre a Second Time''</ref> * [[St. Andre Home Guard]]<ref name=StAndre>''Word Thrown Back from St. Andre a Second Time''</ref> − {{columns-end}} ===Geography=== ===Geography=== − St. Andre has two continents: Georama and Ravensglade. Georama is the large southern continent of the planet and the home of most of the planet's population. The planetary capital of Jerome is located on Georama. The northern ice-covered flatlands of Ravenglade is where most of planet's rich natural resources are mined, which include uranium, coal, and petroleum.<ref name=DARWp118/> + St. Andre has two continents, Georama and Ravensglade.{{cn}} + + *Georama: Large southern continent of the planet, it is the home of most of the planet' population. The planetary capital of Jerome is located on Georama.<ref name=DARWp118/> + + *Ravenglade: Northern ice covered flatlands of Ravenglade, it where most of planet's rich natural resource are mined which include; uranium, coal and petroleum.<ref name=DARWp118/> ===Planetary Locations=== ===Planetary Locations=== − * [[Fort Ravenglade]]: This is an old [[Star League Defense Force]] Military Complex. The base was used original to house a Star League Defense Force [[Division]]. The base is situated on coastline near what became the mining/port city of Port Archangel. The base protected by steep cliffs, with narrow tunnels. The Fort contains a large landing field for space vessels to land. The base is noted for having nine towers containing anti-spacecraft/aerospace fighter batteries. These weapons prevent aerospace fighters to DropShip spacecraft from making direct orbital landing onto the base. By the early [[thirty-second century]], the base fell into disuse during [[Republic of the Sphere]] ownership of the planet. Civilians utilize some of the base's facilities to help extra ore and other goods from the Ravenglade's rich lands.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 253–257, 270: Tidbits of information regarding Military Complex named, Fort Ravenglade</ref> + *[[Fort Ravenglade]]: This is an old [[Star League Defense Force]] Military Complex. The base was used original to house a Star League Defense Force [[Division]]. The base is situated on coastline near what became the mining/port city of Port Archangel. The base protected by steep cliffs, with narrow tunnels. The Fort contains a large landing field for space vessels to land. The base is noted for having nine towers containing anti-spacecraft/aerospace fighter batteries. These weapons prevent aerospace fighters to DropShip spacecraft from making direct orbital landing onto the base. By the early [[thirty-second century]], the base fell into disuse during [[Republic of the Sphere]] ownership of the planet. Civilians utilize some of the base's facilities to help extra ore and other goods from the Ravenglade's rich lands.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 253–257, 270: Tidbits of information regarding Military Complex named, Fort Ravenglade</ref> − * Jerome: capital city<ref name=DARWp118/> + * Jerome: Capital city.<ref name=DARWp118/> − * Port Archangel + * Port Archangel: − * [[St. Michael Station]]: a colony on the moon of St. Andre<ref name=FoLc18>''Fortress of Lies'', ch. 18</ref> + *[[St. Michael Station]]: A colony on the moon of St. Andre.<ref name=FoLc18>''Fortress of Lies'', ch. 18</ref> − <!-- Commented out due to lack of information <!-- Commented out due to lack of information ===Companies and Industries=== ===Companies and Industries=== − ===Local Flora and Fauna=== + ===Local Fauna=== ===Image gallery=== ===Image gallery=== --> --> − ==Notes== − * {{note|year}}There is inconsistency regarding the year the Capellan Confederation was founded. More recent publications such as ''[[Interstellar Operations: Alternate Eras]]'' give the year as 2367,<ref name=IOAE>''Interstellar Operations: Alternate Eras'', p. 12: "Star League Era Factions List"</ref> while others such as ''[[Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)]]'' list it as 2366. − ==Map Gallery== + == Notes == + There is inconsistency regarding the year the Capellan Confederation was founded. More recent publications such as ''[[Interstellar Operations: Alternate Eras]]'' give the year as 2367, while others such as ''[[Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)]]'' list it as 2366. + + == Map Gallery == <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> − ==Nearby Systems== + == Nearby Systems == <!-- NOTE: This table is automatically generated by BattleTechWiki:Project_Planets/Mapping, and any edits to this section may be overwritten at any time by a bot --> <!-- NOTE: This table is automatically generated by BattleTechWiki:Project_Planets/Mapping, and any edits to this section may be overwritten at any time by a bot --> {|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;" {|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;" Line 324:
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* [[2270]] - [[Capellan Hegemony]]<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 14: "Seeds of Destruction" - St. Andre a Client state is noted as being part of Capellan Hegemony, pre-Confederation nation</ref> | * [[2270]] - [[Capellan Hegemony]]<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 14: "Seeds of Destruction" - St. Andre a Client state is noted as being part of Capellan Hegemony, pre-Confederation nation</ref> | ||
* [[2366]] - [[Sarna Supremacy]]<ref name="HB:HLp17">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 17: "Capellan Confederation Founding - [2366] Map"</ref> | * [[2366]] - [[Sarna Supremacy]]<ref name="HB:HLp17">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 17: "Capellan Confederation Founding - [2366] Map"</ref> | ||
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* [[3135]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Swords of Sedition'', p. 81: Capellan Confederation takes St. Andre from Davion themed Splinter group, Swordsworn</ref><ref name="ER:3145p11">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref> | * [[3135]] - Capellan Confederation<ref>''Swords of Sedition'', p. 81: Capellan Confederation takes St. Andre from Davion themed Splinter group, Swordsworn</ref><ref name="ER:3145p11">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref> | ||
* [[3145]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> | * [[3145]] - Capellan Confederation<ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> | ||
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| − | St. Andre is a mainly red desert planet located anti-spin of [[Terra]]. The planet is notable for its rich natural resources. The planet has one moon, named St. Michael.<ref name=DARWp118/> | + | |
| + | '''St. Andre''' is a mainly red desert planet located anti-spin of [[Terra]]. The planet is notable for its rich natural resources. The planet has one moon, named St. Michael.<ref name=DARWp118/> | ||
===Planetary History=== | ===Planetary History=== | ||
====Early History==== | ====Early History==== | ||
| − | + | St. Andre is noteworthy for several reasons, but the most popular one is the fact that the leaders of the [[Tikonov Grand Union]], Sarna Supremacy, [[Liao Protectorate]], [[Capellan Commonality]], [[Sian]], and [[St. Ives Mercantile League]] met on St. Andre in [[2367]] to form the [[Capellan Confederation]].<ref name=IOAE>''Interstellar Operations: Alternate Eras'', p. 12: "Star League Era Factions List"</ref> (See [[St._Andre#Notes|notes]] below) | |
| − | ====Third Succession War==== | + | ====The Succession Wars==== |
| + | =====Third Succession War===== | ||
Regimental sized elements of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] raided St. Andre in [[3008]].<ref name=WDsp11>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 11: "String of Victories"</ref> | Regimental sized elements of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] raided St. Andre in [[3008]].<ref name=WDsp11>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 11: "String of Victories"</ref> | ||
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| − | In late 3027 | + | In late 3027 Liao scientists discovered a Star League storage outpost, likely belonging to the SLDF's [[Seventy-second Infantry Division]],<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 253: "SLDF - Capellan Confederation Military Command Map"</ref> on the northern continent of Ivaar which was known as Site Seven-Alpha. It is highly probable that the exceedingly rare [[Goliath|GOL-1H ''Goliath'']] was present in the cache, explaining how [[Cochraine's Goliaths]] was able to field 28 of the 'Mechs. This excavation was supervised by the [[Maskirovka]] but with [[ComStar]] agents providing technical and informational assistance. Cochraine's Goliaths and an aerospace battalion were dedicated to guarding Site Seven-Alpha<ref>''BattleTechnology'', Issue #0204</ref> |
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| − | ====Fourth Succession War==== | + | =====Fourth Succession War===== |
During the [[Fourth Succession War]], St. Andre was one of the first Capellan worlds attacked. The [[Davion Light Guards]] and the [[Twelfth Vegan Rangers]] Alpha and Beta Regiments landed on the world. They were able to destroy or defeat [[Justinia's Cuirassiers]], [[Cochraine's Goliaths]], and the First Battalion of the [[Blackwind Lancers]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 20–22</ref> | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], St. Andre was one of the first Capellan worlds attacked. The [[Davion Light Guards]] and the [[Twelfth Vegan Rangers]] Alpha and Beta Regiments landed on the world. They were able to destroy or defeat [[Justinia's Cuirassiers]], [[Cochraine's Goliaths]], and the First Battalion of the [[Blackwind Lancers]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 20–22</ref> | ||
====Jihad==== | ====Jihad==== | ||
| − | During the [[Jihad]] | + | During the [[Jihad]] the CCAF had control of the planet and fought off several [[Word of Blake]] attacks aimed at claiming the planet; St. Andre was attacked early in the Jihad, with a second assault on St. Andre by a Level III being rebuffed between the 21st and 28th of May [[3070]],<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name=StAndre/> while a later raid in September [[3076]] saw a [[Level III]] of Blakist troops use weapons of mass destruction against St. Andre.<ref name="JHS:Tp22">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 22: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp56">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 56: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> The third (and final) attack featured the Blakists using chemical weapons. Fortunately for the Capellan defenders the prevailing winds blew these chemicals back into the Blakist camps, killing the forces that would use them.<ref name=DARWp118/> |
| − | Since | + | ====Dark Age==== |
| + | =====The Republic and the Early Thirty-second Century===== | ||
| + | Since the planet became a member of the Republic of the Sphere, the planet's military facilities went into disuse since [[3084]].<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', p. 247: Base disuse for 50 years, novel's game date is 3134</ref> The planet when it joined the Republic did not join it willingly. It was integrated into the Republic's [[Prefecture V]], along its anti-spinward border with Capellan Confederation.<ref name=DARWp118/> [[Therese Toussaint]] was the Planetary [[Legate]] of St. Andre as of [[3130]].<ref name=RoS>''Dark Age: Republic of the Sphere'', p. 13</ref><ref name=DARWp118>''Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)'', p. 118: "St. Andre"</ref> | ||
| − | ====First Invasion of St. Andre==== | + | =====First Invasion of St. Andre===== |
| − | In [[3132]], the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[HPG|HPG Grid]] collapsed, within two years St. Andre became target of a renewed [[House Liao]] incursion to reacquire worlds lost with formation of the Republic. Left in the Dark, the republican-led government became aligned with a House Davion military splinter group known as [[Swordsworn]], led by | + | In [[3132]], the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[HPG|HPG Grid]] collapsed, within two years St. Andre became target of a renewed [[House Liao]] incursion to reacquire worlds lost with formation of the Republic. Left in the Dark, the republican-led government became aligned with a House Davion military splinter group known as [[Swordsworn]], led by Duke [[Aaron Sandoval (32nd c.)|Aaron Sandoval]]. |
In December [[3134]], the planet was invaded by large concentration of Confederation troops poised to retake the planet and break resistance in Prefecture to their invasion. The Swordsworn regiment, [[Davion Guards]] initially led by their Commander [[Justin Sortek]] had taken up position in old SLDF base, Fort Ravenglade. However, Sortek was unable to hold off the invaders from seizing Georama and planet's capital of Jerome. Late December, Swordsworn's executive officer [[Erik Sandoval-Groell]] on planet to lead besieged Swordsworn forces from in pending invasion of the Fort on icy continent of Ravenglade. Liao forces on Christmas Eve, committed amphibious assault against Fort's port city of Archangel. The assault was part of a two prong attack, with an amphibious assault including a large force of 'Mechs, hovercraft and VTOLs designate take out the Fort's anti-spacecraft batteries. While a squadron of [[DropShips]] orbited the planet waiting to insert its share of military forces once the batteries were silenced. However, though Swordsworn forces in the base were badly outnumbered, they held off the invaders long enough reinforcement arrive as last of the defense towers were destroyed by Liao troops.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 263–282: assault of Fort Ravenglade</ref> | In December [[3134]], the planet was invaded by large concentration of Confederation troops poised to retake the planet and break resistance in Prefecture to their invasion. The Swordsworn regiment, [[Davion Guards]] initially led by their Commander [[Justin Sortek]] had taken up position in old SLDF base, Fort Ravenglade. However, Sortek was unable to hold off the invaders from seizing Georama and planet's capital of Jerome. Late December, Swordsworn's executive officer [[Erik Sandoval-Groell]] on planet to lead besieged Swordsworn forces from in pending invasion of the Fort on icy continent of Ravenglade. Liao forces on Christmas Eve, committed amphibious assault against Fort's port city of Archangel. The assault was part of a two prong attack, with an amphibious assault including a large force of 'Mechs, hovercraft and VTOLs designate take out the Fort's anti-spacecraft batteries. While a squadron of [[DropShips]] orbited the planet waiting to insert its share of military forces once the batteries were silenced. However, though Swordsworn forces in the base were badly outnumbered, they held off the invaders long enough reinforcement arrive as last of the defense towers were destroyed by Liao troops.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 263–282: assault of Fort Ravenglade</ref> | ||
| − | ====Second Invasion and return to Capellan Rule==== | + | =====Second Invasion and return to Capellan Rule===== |
| − | In late February [[3135]], Capellan Confederation forces invade the planet for the second time. However this time, Swordsworn forces were unable to fight them off and were force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''Sword of Sedition'', p. 81: Report of fall of St. Andre and Swordsworn forces forced off planet</ref><ref>''Post–Republic of the Sphere map as of October 3135'': St. Andre is shown as part of House Liao</ref> | + | In late February of [[3135]], Capellan Confederation forces invade the planet for the second time. However this time, Swordsworn forces were unable to fight them off and were force to withdraw from the planet.<ref>''Sword of Sedition'', p. 81: Report of fall of St. Andre and Swordsworn forces forced off planet</ref><ref>''Post–Republic of the Sphere map as of October 3135'': St. Andre is shown as part of House Liao</ref> |
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===Military Deployment=== | ===Military Deployment=== | ||
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* [[Seventy-second Infantry Division]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 253: "SLDF - Capellan Confederation Military Command Map"</ref> | * [[Seventy-second Infantry Division]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 253: "SLDF - Capellan Confederation Military Command Map"</ref> | ||
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* [[Justinia's Cuirassiers]]<ref name=HL105/> | * [[Justinia's Cuirassiers]]<ref name=HL105/> | ||
* [[Cochraine's Goliaths]]<ref name=HL105/> | * [[Cochraine's Goliaths]]<ref name=HL105/> | ||
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* [[Seventy-ninth Division (ComStar)]]<ref name=CS85>''ComStar'', p. 85: "Com Guards Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=FMCS126>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 126: "Com Guards Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=FMU98>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 98: "Com Guards Deployment Table"</ref> | * [[Seventy-ninth Division (ComStar)]]<ref name=CS85>''ComStar'', p. 85: "Com Guards Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=FMCS126>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 126: "Com Guards Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=FMU98>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 98: "Com Guards Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
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* Renshield's Dragoons<ref name=StAndre/> | * Renshield's Dragoons<ref name=StAndre/> | ||
* [[St. Andre Home Guard]]<ref name=StAndre>''Word Thrown Back from St. Andre a Second Time''</ref> | * [[St. Andre Home Guard]]<ref name=StAndre>''Word Thrown Back from St. Andre a Second Time''</ref> | ||
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===Geography=== | ===Geography=== | ||
| − | St. Andre has two continents | + | St. Andre has two continents, Georama and Ravensglade.{{cn}} |
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| + | *Georama: Large southern continent of the planet, it is the home of most of the planet' population. The planetary capital of Jerome is located on Georama.<ref name=DARWp118/> | ||
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| + | *Ravenglade: Northern ice covered flatlands of Ravenglade, it where most of planet's rich natural resource are mined which include; uranium, coal and petroleum.<ref name=DARWp118/> | ||
===Planetary Locations=== | ===Planetary Locations=== | ||
| − | * [[Fort Ravenglade]]: This is an old [[Star League Defense Force]] Military Complex. The base was used original to house a Star League Defense Force [[Division]]. The base is situated on coastline near what became the mining/port city of Port Archangel. The base protected by steep cliffs, with narrow tunnels. The Fort contains a large landing field for space vessels to land. The base is noted for having nine towers containing anti-spacecraft/aerospace fighter batteries. These weapons prevent aerospace fighters to DropShip spacecraft from making direct orbital landing onto the base. By the early [[thirty-second century]], the base fell into disuse during [[Republic of the Sphere]] ownership of the planet. Civilians utilize some of the base's facilities to help extra ore and other goods from the Ravenglade's rich lands.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 253–257, 270: Tidbits of information regarding Military Complex named, Fort Ravenglade</ref> | + | *[[Fort Ravenglade]]: This is an old [[Star League Defense Force]] Military Complex. The base was used original to house a Star League Defense Force [[Division]]. The base is situated on coastline near what became the mining/port city of Port Archangel. The base protected by steep cliffs, with narrow tunnels. The Fort contains a large landing field for space vessels to land. The base is noted for having nine towers containing anti-spacecraft/aerospace fighter batteries. These weapons prevent aerospace fighters to DropShip spacecraft from making direct orbital landing onto the base. By the early [[thirty-second century]], the base fell into disuse during [[Republic of the Sphere]] ownership of the planet. Civilians utilize some of the base's facilities to help extra ore and other goods from the Ravenglade's rich lands.<ref>''Fortress of Lies'', pp. 253–257, 270: Tidbits of information regarding Military Complex named, Fort Ravenglade</ref> |
| − | * Jerome: | + | * Jerome: Capital city.<ref name=DARWp118/> |
| − | * Port Archangel | + | * Port Archangel: |
| − | * [[St. Michael Station]]: | + | *[[St. Michael Station]]: A colony on the moon of St. Andre.<ref name=FoLc18>''Fortress of Lies'', ch. 18</ref> |
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| + | There is inconsistency regarding the year the Capellan Confederation was founded. More recent publications such as ''[[Interstellar Operations: Alternate Eras]]'' give the year as 2367, while others such as ''[[Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)]]'' list it as 2366. | ||
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* ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#Word Thrown Back from St. Andre a Second Time|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 30/05/3070: "Word Thrown Back from St. Andre a Second Time"]]'' | * ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#Word Thrown Back from St. Andre a Second Time|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 30/05/3070: "Word Thrown Back from St. Andre a Second Time"]]'' | ||
* ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' | * ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' | ||
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Systems|St. Andre]] | [[Category:Systems|St. Andre]] | ||