Difference between revisions of "Battle of St. John (2414)"

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In [[2414]], The [[Draconis Combine]] captured the world of [[St. John]] during Archon [[Katherine Steiner]]'s wedding celebration to the [[Duke of Fatima]], [[Deven Reynolds]]. The high importance of [[St. John]] to the Commonwealth forced the LCAF to undertake a major counterattack, led by Duke Reynolds. When the offensive that would become known as '''The St. Johns Assault''' failed miserably, lower-ranking government officials started investigations into leadership competency levels.<ref name=HBHK>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 24: "Winds of Change"</ref><ref name=HS>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 17: "The Steiner Way"</ref>
 
In [[2414]], The [[Draconis Combine]] captured the world of [[St. John]] during Archon [[Katherine Steiner]]'s wedding celebration to the [[Duke of Fatima]], [[Deven Reynolds]]. The high importance of [[St. John]] to the Commonwealth forced the LCAF to undertake a major counterattack, led by Duke Reynolds. When the offensive that would become known as '''The St. Johns Assault''' failed miserably, lower-ranking government officials started investigations into leadership competency levels.<ref name=HBHK>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 24: "Winds of Change"</ref><ref name=HS>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 17: "The Steiner Way"</ref>
  
In [[2415]] Duke Reynold's tank is destroyed in an overwhelming missile barrage during another failed attempt to retake [[St. John]].<ref name=HS/><ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 19: "Dawn of the BattleMech"<ref/>
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In [[2415]] Duke Reynold's tank is destroyed in an overwhelming missile barrage during another failed attempt to retake [[St. John]].<ref name=HS/><ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 19: "Dawn of the BattleMech"</ref>
  
 
In [[2417]] The Lyrans make a 3rd unsuccessful attempt to take St. John.<ref name=HBHK/><ref name=HS/>
 
In [[2417]] The Lyrans make a 3rd unsuccessful attempt to take St. John.<ref name=HBHK/><ref name=HS/>

Revision as of 22:30, 24 August 2022

St. Johns Assault
Start Date 2414 - 2418
Planet St. John
Result Draconis Combine capture and hold the planet.
Factions
(Attacker)
Draconis Combine
(Defender)
Lyran Commonwealth
Commanders and leaders
Duke Deven Reynolds

In 2414, The Draconis Combine captured the world of St. John during Archon Katherine Steiner's wedding celebration to the Duke of Fatima, Deven Reynolds. The high importance of St. John to the Commonwealth forced the LCAF to undertake a major counterattack, led by Duke Reynolds. When the offensive that would become known as The St. Johns Assault failed miserably, lower-ranking government officials started investigations into leadership competency levels.[1][2]

In 2415 Duke Reynold's tank is destroyed in an overwhelming missile barrage during another failed attempt to retake St. John.[2][3]

In 2417 The Lyrans make a 3rd unsuccessful attempt to take St. John.[1][2]

In 2418 The LCAF make a 4th unsuccessful attempt to take St. John.[1][2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Handbook: House Kurita, p. 24: "Winds of Change"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 17: "The Steiner Way"
  3. Handbook: House Steiner, p. 19: "Dawn of the BattleMech"

Bibliography