Wayward Son (Individual Merchant-class JumpShip)
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| Wayward Son | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Profile | |
| Type | JumpShip |
| Class | Merchant[1] |
| In service until | ca. May 3151 |
History[edit]
The Wayward Son was an Merchant-class independent JumpShip, but which had plied its trade in the Federated Suns space for generations. It was surprised on New Avalon jump points when the Draconis Combine invaded it during the Battle of New Avalon (3146). The ship was taken as spoils of war; and though it retained its original crew, only was allowed to continue operating under the auspices of the Combine Navy. The Captain, Charles Trass and XO Anatole Russell did not wish to serve under the Combine Navy, but had to obey. The ship was again on New Avalon system 17 May 3151. On this date what appeared to be an invading Federated Suns' fleet appeared. Following their previous instructions from the Combine, they executed an emergency jump to Coloma, also under Combine control.[1]
After reaching their destination, Coloma's nadir Jump point, they found another Federated Suns' fleet. They were hailed by Admiral McMasters, of the Federated Suns' Navy, which informed them they had to surrender to her authority. Captain Trass argued with her, but after she promised they will be released after making a simple trip for the Suns, Trass submitted and swore his crews' loyalty to the Suns, before ordering Russell to go receive the boarding Suns' marines.[1]
Admiral McMasters' raid had been part of Operation UMBRA, a prelude to Operation DAWN, the liberation of New Avalon from the Combine. The Wayward Son probably carried Federated Suns troops from Argyle to New Avalon; fulfilling Admiral McMaster's request of the Wayward Son.[2]