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The '''Wolcott''' system is home to at least one habitable world or construct, and as of [[3145]] was located in the [[Albiero Prefecture]] of the [[Pesht Military District]] within the [[Draconis Combine]].<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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The '''Wolcott''' system is home to at least one habitable world or construct, and as of [[3151]] was located in the [[Albiero Prefecture]] of the [[Pesht Military District]] within the [[Draconis Combine]].
  
 
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* [[3085]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref>
 
* [[3085]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="FM:3085pvii">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"</ref>
 
* [[3135]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="ER:3145p11">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11</ref>
 
* [[3135]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="ER:3145p11">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11</ref>
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* [[3145]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="ER:3145p39"/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/>
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* [[3145]] - Draconis Combine <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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* [[3151]] - Draconis Combine <ref name=SFp102-103>''Shattered Fortress'', pp. 102–103: "Inner Sphere - 3151" (Map)</ref>
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* [[3152]] - Draconis Combine <ref name=DDp85>''Dominions Divided'', p. 85: "Rasalhague Dominion June 3152"</ref><ref name=DD87>''Dominions Divided'', p. 87: "A Short, Popular War"</ref>
 
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===Planetary History===
 
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During the [[Clan Invasion]] in October [[3050]], the [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Mistweavers Galaxy]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], commanded by [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Dietr Osis]], issued a ''[[batchall]]'' to the defending [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] troops. The Combine commander, future [[Coordinator of Worlds|Coordinator]] [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro Kurita]], answered the challenge to battle and issued the following terms: if the [[Clan]] forces won, they could have the planet, but if the Combine forces won, then the Smoke Jaguars would have to give up four [[OmniMech]]s and two dozen [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elementals]]. Osis, initially balking at this suggestion, eventually accepted after subtle goading by Hohiro. However the battle had been a trap; instead of facing what were thought to be "green" troops, the Combine forces were actually elite [[Genyosha]] regiments. [[Battle of Wolcott|The Smoke Jaguars were defeated]] thanks to the defenders' battle skills as well as the terrain advantage of the planet's wooded marshes. The acquired 'Mechs and battle armor resulted in the Combine being able to reverse engineer the technology and produce advanced designs, such as their own [[Raiden|battle armor]].<ref name=LT:MEGp96>LosTech: The Mechwarrior Equipment Guide, p. 96</ref>
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By the fourth wave of the [[Clan Invasion]] [[Coordinator of Worlds|Coordinator]] [[Theodore Kurita (31st c.)|Theodore Kurita]] was desperate to give his realm any victory over [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], and so meticulously prepared the defense of Wolcott. Selected as the battle site for the expected [[Trial of Possession|Trial]] was an area of foggy marshland with numerous trees, with reflective metal strips hung from the latter. These features would negate the Jaguar [[OmniMech|OmniMechs']] superior range and scanners. In addition the two elite [[Genyosha]] regiments transferred to Wolcott were falsely listed as green units, and Theodore Kurita made certain that the Jaguars learned the identities of the two men commanding the defense - future [[Coordinator of Worlds|Coordinator]] [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro Kurita]] and [[Shin Yodama]]. Both had humiliated the Jaguars by escaping on [[Turtle Bay]] and the Clanners would find them irresistible as a target.<ref name=ICp57-58>''Invading Clans'', p. 57-58, "Wolcott"</ref> <ref>''Lethal Heritage'', Chapter 33 (PDF version)</ref>
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In October [[3050]] the expected invasion was begun by the [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Mistweavers Galaxy]], commanded by [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Dietr Osis]]. Osis issued a ''[[batchall]]'' to the defending [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] troops, with Hohiro Kurita answering the challenge with the following terms. If the [[Clan]] forces won they could have the planet, but if the Combine forces won then the Smoke Jaguars would have to give up four OmniMechs and two dozen suits of [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] armor as well as swearing never to attack Wolcott again. Osis, initially balking at this suggestion, eventually accepted after subtle goading by Hohiro. In the [[Battle of Wolcott|ensuing battle]] the Jaguars were beaten thanks to the defenders' battle skills as well as the terrain advantage of the planet's wooded marshes. The acquired 'Mechs and battle armor resulted in the Combine being able to reverse engineer the technology and produce advanced designs, such as their own [[Raiden|battle armor]].<ref name=LT:MEGp96>LosTech: The Mechwarrior Equipment Guide, p. 96</ref> <ref>''Lethal Heritage'', Chapter 38 (PDF version)</ref>
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The stunning defeat of the Smoke Jaguars also contributed to [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers|Leo Showers']] decision to call for the [[Grand Kurultai]] at [[Radstadt]] that ended in his death and the stalling of the entire invasion.<ref name=ICp57-58/>
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After the Combine's [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|epic victory]] on [[Luthien]] in January [[3052]], the [[Ryuken]] units based on Wolcott were ordered to raid nearby Clan-held worlds, hitting supply caches and equipping resistance groups.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 61</ref> In the years after the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] Wolcott became a Combine outpost for anti-Clan activity within the Smoke Jaguar and [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] Occupation Zone.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 6</ref>
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During [[Operation BULLDOG]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and the [[Second Star League Defense Force|Second SLDF]] established a headquarters on Wolcott, and continued using the world as a base for offensive operations.<ref>''Grave Covenant'', Chapters 17 and 32 (PDF version)</ref>
  
 
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Wolcott's eastern continent was mostly covered in marshland with heavy fog and tree cover.<ref name=ICp57-58/>
  
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
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* ''[[Dominions Divided]]''
 
* ''[[D.R.T.]] (novel)
 
* ''[[D.R.T.]] (novel)
 
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
 
* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Grave Covenant]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Handbook: House Kurita]]''
 
* ''[[Handbook: House Kurita]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
 
* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
 
* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]''
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* ''[[Jaguar's Leap]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
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* ''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
 
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
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* ''[[Shattered Fortress]]''
 
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Revision as of 01:14, 22 December 2023

Wolcott
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3151
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Wolcott nearby systems
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System Information
X:Y Coordinates147.08 : 337.282[e]

The Wolcott system is home to at least one habitable world or construct, and as of 3151 was located in the Albiero Prefecture of the Pesht Military District within the Draconis Combine.

System Description

The Wolcott system is located near the Labrea and Byesville systems.[1][2]

System History

The Wolcott system was colonized at some point during or prior to the Age of War.[3]

Political Affiliation

Wolcott

Wolcott

Planetary History

Clan Invasion Era

By the fourth wave of the Clan Invasion Coordinator Theodore Kurita was desperate to give his realm any victory over Clan Smoke Jaguar, and so meticulously prepared the defense of Wolcott. Selected as the battle site for the expected Trial was an area of foggy marshland with numerous trees, with reflective metal strips hung from the latter. These features would negate the Jaguar OmniMechs' superior range and scanners. In addition the two elite Genyosha regiments transferred to Wolcott were falsely listed as green units, and Theodore Kurita made certain that the Jaguars learned the identities of the two men commanding the defense - future Coordinator Hohiro Kurita and Shin Yodama. Both had humiliated the Jaguars by escaping on Turtle Bay and the Clanners would find them irresistible as a target.[34] [35]

In October 3050 the expected invasion was begun by the Mistweavers Galaxy, commanded by Galaxy Commander Dietr Osis. Osis issued a batchall to the defending Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery troops, with Hohiro Kurita answering the challenge with the following terms. If the Clan forces won they could have the planet, but if the Combine forces won then the Smoke Jaguars would have to give up four OmniMechs and two dozen suits of Elemental armor as well as swearing never to attack Wolcott again. Osis, initially balking at this suggestion, eventually accepted after subtle goading by Hohiro. In the ensuing battle the Jaguars were beaten thanks to the defenders' battle skills as well as the terrain advantage of the planet's wooded marshes. The acquired 'Mechs and battle armor resulted in the Combine being able to reverse engineer the technology and produce advanced designs, such as their own battle armor.[36] [37]

The stunning defeat of the Smoke Jaguars also contributed to ilKhan Leo Showers' decision to call for the Grand Kurultai at Radstadt that ended in his death and the stalling of the entire invasion.[34]

After the Combine's epic victory on Luthien in January 3052, the Ryuken units based on Wolcott were ordered to raid nearby Clan-held worlds, hitting supply caches and equipping resistance groups.[38] In the years after the Battle of Tukayyid Wolcott became a Combine outpost for anti-Clan activity within the Smoke Jaguar and Nova Cat Occupation Zone.[39]

During Operation BULLDOG Victor Steiner-Davion and the Second SLDF established a headquarters on Wolcott, and continued using the world as a base for offensive operations.[40]

Military Deployment

3052

3057

3059

3067

Map Gallery

Nearby Systems

Closest 28 systems (26 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Labrea 14.5 Byesville 14.6 Marshdale 17.8 Savinsville 19.6
Albiero 19.8 Outer Volta 21.0 Luzerne 27.0 Bangor 32.0
Hanover 33.6 Itabaiana 35.8 Jeronimo 36.1 Schuyler 38.7
Juazeiro 38.9 Bilma 39.3 Caripare 46.0 Teniente 48.1
Garstedt 49.4 Brocchi's Cluster 52.0 Courchevel 52.5 Polcenigo 53.4
Irece 54.0 Coudoux 56.5 Nykvarn 56.7 Tuat 57.5
Hyner 57.9 Duxfort 58.0 Almunge 62.0 Soverzene 63.3

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Era Report: 3145, p. 39, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. VI, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Historical: Reunification War, p. 159
  4. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 18
  5. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 31
  6. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37
  7. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
  8. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11
  9. ↑ First Succession War, pp. 24–25
  10. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 43
  11. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 122
  12. ↑ First Succession War, pp. 112–113
  13. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 53
  14. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. vii: "Draconis Combine Map - [3025]"
  15. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 64, "Draconis Combine after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
  16. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 66
  17. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133
  18. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 68
  19. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11
  20. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23
  21. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 71
  22. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11
  23. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29
  24. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 74
  25. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 42
  26. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64
  27. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 21
  28. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63
  29. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"
  30. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11
  31. ↑ Shattered Fortress, pp. 102–103: "Inner Sphere - 3151" (Map)
  32. ↑ Dominions Divided, p. 85: "Rasalhague Dominion June 3152"
  33. ↑ Dominions Divided, p. 87: "A Short, Popular War"
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Invading Clans, p. 57-58, "Wolcott"
  35. ↑ Lethal Heritage, Chapter 33 (PDF version)
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 LosTech: The Mechwarrior Equipment Guide, p. 96
  37. ↑ Lethal Heritage, Chapter 38 (PDF version)
  38. ↑ Invading Clans, p. 61
  39. ↑ Invading Clans, p. 6
  40. ↑ Grave Covenant, Chapters 17 and 32 (PDF version)
  41. ↑ D.R.T
  42. ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 106: "Mercenary Deployment Table"
  43. ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 65: "Mercenary Deployment Table"

Bibliography

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