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| − | At the end of Phase Two, the [[Twenty-fifth Marik Militia]] and the [[First Free Worlds Guards]] were tasked with the final invasion of [[3036]]: Cursa. The two regiments were paired together with the hope that some of the First Free Worlds Guards' experience and reliability would have a positive effect on the relatively-untested Twenty-fifth Marik Militia. Despite the gap in their experience level, both units expected the invasion to be relatively simple, as both [[ | + | At the end of Phase Two, the [[Twenty-fifth Marik Militia]] and the [[First Free Worlds Guards]] were tasked with the final invasion of [[3036]]: Cursa. The two regiments were paired together with the hope that some of the First Free Worlds Guards' experience and reliability would have a positive effect on the relatively-untested Twenty-fifth Marik Militia. Despite the gap in their experience level, both units expected the invasion to be relatively simple, as both [[Ingomish]] and [[Leyda]] had put up little to no resistance to the [[FWLM]] forces. Initially, this expectation proved correct, as the Militia and the Guards swept the planetary militia's garrison forces with ease and established nominal control of the planet's population centers in short order. On 3 January, 3037, a bomb planted by saboteurs detonated in the First Free Worlds Guards' command center, killing or wounding that majority of the FWLM senior officers on world, including the Guards' commander, Colonel Bartholomew Alcàla.<ref name=HBWp73/><ref name=FSpp21/> |
Leaderless and shocked, the Guards were caught by surprise as the [[Fourth Defenders of Andurien]] appeared as if from nowhere in a brutal assault on the still-smoldering headquarters. The Twenty-fifth Marik Militia, now without the support of the more-experienced Guards, folded before the Defenders' assault and was reduced to a mere battalion in strength. Eventually, the First Free Worlds Guards was rallied under the command of [[Colonel]] [[Alfred Gradjeda]] and was able to halt the Defenders before they completely overran the FWLM position. Regaining the momentum, Gradjeda launched a three-month campaign of reprisal against the Defenders with no other resources available to him due to confusion in the FWLM's command structure off world. Finally, in May of [[3037]] the First Free Worlds Guards were able to drive the Fourth Defenders off-world and claim Cursa as secure.<ref name=HBWp73/><ref name=FSpp21/> | Leaderless and shocked, the Guards were caught by surprise as the [[Fourth Defenders of Andurien]] appeared as if from nowhere in a brutal assault on the still-smoldering headquarters. The Twenty-fifth Marik Militia, now without the support of the more-experienced Guards, folded before the Defenders' assault and was reduced to a mere battalion in strength. Eventually, the First Free Worlds Guards was rallied under the command of [[Colonel]] [[Alfred Gradjeda]] and was able to halt the Defenders before they completely overran the FWLM position. Regaining the momentum, Gradjeda launched a three-month campaign of reprisal against the Defenders with no other resources available to him due to confusion in the FWLM's command structure off world. Finally, in May of [[3037]] the First Free Worlds Guards were able to drive the Fourth Defenders off-world and claim Cursa as secure.<ref name=HBWp73/><ref name=FSpp21/> | ||
Revision as of 21:42, 5 February 2024
| Battle of Cursa (3037) | |
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| Conflict details | |
| Part of | The Andurien Secession Crisis |
| Start Date | 4 December, 3036[1] |
| End Date | 3 March 3037 |
| Planet(s) | Cursa |
| Location(s) | The Plains of Despair |
| Result | Free Worlds League victory |
| Territorial Changes | Cursa returned to Free Worlds League control |
| Attacking Forces | |
| Affiliation | Free Worlds League |
| Commanding Officer(s) | Colonel Bartholomew Alcàla |
| Command(s) | Twenty-fifth Marik Militia[1] |
| Defending Forces | |
| Affiliation | Duchy of Andurien |
| Command(s) | Fourth Defenders of Andurien[1] Planetary Militia forces[1] |
| Other Forces | |
Contents
Overview
In the waning years of the Andurien Secession Crisis, Cursa served as a battleground between the Free Worlds League and scattered, mixed elements of Andurien sympathizers and Duchy troops. The battle was characterized by terrorist attacks, chaos, and heavy casualties for the FWLM forces.[2]
Battle
At the end of Phase Two, the Twenty-fifth Marik Militia and the First Free Worlds Guards were tasked with the final invasion of 3036: Cursa. The two regiments were paired together with the hope that some of the First Free Worlds Guards' experience and reliability would have a positive effect on the relatively-untested Twenty-fifth Marik Militia. Despite the gap in their experience level, both units expected the invasion to be relatively simple, as both Ingomish and Leyda had put up little to no resistance to the FWLM forces. Initially, this expectation proved correct, as the Militia and the Guards swept the planetary militia's garrison forces with ease and established nominal control of the planet's population centers in short order. On 3 January, 3037, a bomb planted by saboteurs detonated in the First Free Worlds Guards' command center, killing or wounding that majority of the FWLM senior officers on world, including the Guards' commander, Colonel Bartholomew Alcàla.[1][2]
Leaderless and shocked, the Guards were caught by surprise as the Fourth Defenders of Andurien appeared as if from nowhere in a brutal assault on the still-smoldering headquarters. The Twenty-fifth Marik Militia, now without the support of the more-experienced Guards, folded before the Defenders' assault and was reduced to a mere battalion in strength. Eventually, the First Free Worlds Guards was rallied under the command of Colonel Alfred Gradjeda and was able to halt the Defenders before they completely overran the FWLM position. Regaining the momentum, Gradjeda launched a three-month campaign of reprisal against the Defenders with no other resources available to him due to confusion in the FWLM's command structure off world. Finally, in May of 3037 the First Free Worlds Guards were able to drive the Fourth Defenders off-world and claim Cursa as secure.[1][2]