Battle of The Rock (3049)
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| Battle of The Rock (3049) | |
|---|---|
| Conflict details | |
| Part of | Clan Invasion |
| Start Date | 13 August 3049[1] |
| Planet(s) | Sisyphus' Lament |
| Result | Clan Wolf Victory |
| Attacking Forces | |
| Affiliation | Lyran Commonwealth |
| Commanding Officer(s) | Major Preston |
| Command(s) | First Kell Hounds, 3rd Battalion |
| Defending Forces | |
| Affiliation | Pirates |
| Commanding Officer(s) | Kenny Ryan |
| Command(s) | Ryan's Rebels, 1st Battalion |
| Other Forces | |
| Affiliation | Clan Wolf |
| Commanding Officer(s) | Khan Ulric Kerensky saKhan Garth Radick |
| Command(s) | Golden Keshik |
The Battle of The Rock was one of the first major engagements of the Clan Invasion as Clan Wolf advanced through the Periphery en route to the Inner Sphere. While most of their opposition up to this point had been easily dealt with, their battle with the Kell Hounds, a premier mercenary unit, gave the Clan warriors their first taste of how Inner Sphere forces conducted combat. Analysis of the information gleaned from this battle proved valuable in future engagements with the Inner Sphere. The battle was also notable for the capture of Kell Hounds member Phelan Kell as isorla by Clan Wolf, although the significance of this would not be appreciated until much later.
References[edit]
- ↑ Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 56: "The Rock"
Bibliography[edit]
- Lethal Heritage (novel)
- Wolf Clan Sourcebook