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Line 1: ==Order of Battle== ==Order of Battle== − {{columns-start|num=3}} ; Clan Command ; Clan Command : [[Golden Keshik (Clan Wolf)|Golden Keshik]] : [[Golden Keshik (Clan Wolf)|Golden Keshik]] Line 11:
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Line 35: : [[Gurbeng Garrison (Clan Wolf)|Gurbeng Garrison Cluster]] : [[Gurbeng Garrison (Clan Wolf)|Gurbeng Garrison Cluster]] : [[Dorbeng Garrison (Clan Wolf)|Dorbeng Garrison Cluster]] : [[Dorbeng Garrison (Clan Wolf)|Dorbeng Garrison Cluster]] − : 26 [[Provisional Garrison Cluster]]s <ref>Began arriving in the Clan Wolf Occupation Zone days after ilKhan Showers approved their use in late August of 3050 and placed under the nominal command of the command of Epsilon Galaxy</ref> − − {{columns-end}} − {| border="1" style="text-align:center" {| border="1" style="text-align:center" |+ Front-Line Forces<ref>Numbers based on Wolf Clan ''touman'' as of 15 April [[3052]], two weeks before the Battle of Tukayyid</ref> |+ Front-Line Forces<ref>Numbers based on Wolf Clan ''touman'' as of 15 April [[3052]], two weeks before the Battle of Tukayyid</ref> Line 117:
Line 112: |} |} − ==Preparations== + == Preparations == − When the [[Grand Council]] began debating how to execute [[Operation REVIVAL]], it was eventually decided that four [[Clans]] would directly take part in the invasion with a fifth held in reserve. While there was much debate and [[Trials]] held to determine who among the Clans would participate it was agreed that [[Clan Wolf]], guardians of the Kerensky [[Bloodname]] and thus the living soul of the Clans, was guaranteed one of those positions. With the resolution of the combat trials the other three spots in the invasion went to strong [[Crusader Clans]] - [[Clan Jade Falcon]], [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] and [[Clan Ghost Bear]] - while the moderate [[Warden]] [[Clan Steel Viper]] earned the reserve spot.<ref name=WCS25-26>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 25–26</ref> + When the [[Grand Council]] began debating how to execute [[Operation Revival]], it was eventually decided that four [[Clans]] would directly take part in the invasion with a fifth held in reserve. While there was much debate and [[Trials]] held to determine who among the Clans would participate it was agreed that [[Clan Wolf]], guardians of the Kerensky [[Bloodname]] and thus the living soul of the Clans, was guaranteed one of those positions. With the resolution of the combat trials the other three spots in the invasion went to strong [[Crusader Clans]] - [[Clan Jade Falcon]], [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] and [[Clan Ghost Bear]] - while the moderate [[Warden]] [[Clan Steel Viper]] earned the reserve spot.<ref name=WCS25-26>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 25–26</ref> − A basic plan of attack was hammered out in the Grand Council, assigning each of the four invading Clans a "corridor" to operate in. While the other three Clans underwent a bidding process to determine who would operate in which corridor, [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] made a surprising proclamation by assigning Clan Wolf to the corridor mostly covering the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] and only barely crossing the border of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. This shamed Clan Wolf by denying them the chance to invade the more-powerful Commonwealth or [[Draconis Combine]] on their own and straddled them with what was considered a weak opponent, unlikely to offer much potential for winning glory. To add insult to injury the ilKhan further announced that he would operate his headquarters aboard the Clan Wolf flagship [[Dire Wolf (Individual Sovetskii Soyuz-class WarShip)|''Dire Wolf'']], implying that the Wolves with their suspect loyalties needed supervision (earlier ilKhan Leo Showers had transmitted the recall order to [[Wolf's Dragoons]], a Clan Wolf reconnaissance unit which had gone rogue, to suggest the same betrayal on Clan Wolf's part; only [[Natasha Kerensky]] as the last remaining [[Trueborn]] in Wolf's Dragoons answered the order).<ref name=WCS25-26/> + A basic plan of attack was hammered out in the Grand Council, assigning each of the four invading Clans a "corridor" to operate in. While the other three Clans underwent a bidding process to determine who would operate in which corridor, [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] made a surprising proclamation by assigning Clan Wolf to the corridor mostly covering the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] and only barely crossing the border of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. This shamed Clan Wolf by denying them the chance to invade the more-powerful Commonwealth or [[Draconis Combine]] on their own and straddled them with what was considered a weak opponent, unlikely to offer much potential for winning glory. To add insult to injury the ilKhan further announced that he would operate his headquarters aboard the Clan Wolf flagship [[Dire Wolf (Vessel)|''Dire Wolf'']], implying that the Wolves with their suspect loyalties needed supervision (earlier ilKhan Leo Showers had transmitted the recall order to [[Wolf's Dragoons]], a Clan Wolf reconnaissance unit which had gone rogue, to suggest the same betrayal on Clan Wolf's part; only [[Natasha Kerensky]] as the last remaining [[Trueborn]] in Wolf's Dragoons answered the order).<ref name=WCS25-26/> The initial plan for the Wolf invasion corridor was considered unremarkable, a result of the Clan's indecisive feelings on the invasion. Despite their status as a Warden Clan and the feelings of [[Khan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] that the invasion was wrong, there was a strong contingent of Crusaders led by [[saKhan]] [[Garth Radick]] who not only felt otherwise but wished to prove on the battlefield their right to participate in the invasion. In the end an accord was eventually reached between the two sides: the best way to get back at the ilKhan and the other Clans for putting them in this position was to beat them at their own game and for Clan Wolf to reach Terra first.<ref name=WCS27>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 27</ref> The initial plan for the Wolf invasion corridor was considered unremarkable, a result of the Clan's indecisive feelings on the invasion. Despite their status as a Warden Clan and the feelings of [[Khan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] that the invasion was wrong, there was a strong contingent of Crusaders led by [[saKhan]] [[Garth Radick]] who not only felt otherwise but wished to prove on the battlefield their right to participate in the invasion. In the end an accord was eventually reached between the two sides: the best way to get back at the ilKhan and the other Clans for putting them in this position was to beat them at their own game and for Clan Wolf to reach Terra first.<ref name=WCS27>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 27</ref> − ==Invasion Route== + == Invasion Route == − ===Periphery Action (August – September [[3049]])=== + === Periphery Action (August – September [[3049]])=== En route to the Inner Sphere the Clan invasion forces first came upon the desolate worlds of the [[Periphery]]. Thanks to petitioning of the various Khans, the ilKhan agreed to declare the Periphery open to bidding by all of the Clans, allowing each the chance to conquer worlds regardless of the assigned corridors. Thus the Ghost Bear Clan was able to bid to invade the [[Elysian Fields]], a trio of worlds which lay within the Wolf Clan corridor. The Wolves did not oppose their bid and the local governments of those worlds gave up without a fight, although in the end the promise of undiscovered Star League technology proved all for naught and the Ghost Bears did not bother to even leave behind garrison forces.<ref>''Invading Clans'', pp. 17–18</ref> En route to the Inner Sphere the Clan invasion forces first came upon the desolate worlds of the [[Periphery]]. Thanks to petitioning of the various Khans, the ilKhan agreed to declare the Periphery open to bidding by all of the Clans, allowing each the chance to conquer worlds regardless of the assigned corridors. Thus the Ghost Bear Clan was able to bid to invade the [[Elysian Fields]], a trio of worlds which lay within the Wolf Clan corridor. The Wolves did not oppose their bid and the local governments of those worlds gave up without a fight, although in the end the promise of undiscovered Star League technology proved all for naught and the Ghost Bears did not bother to even leave behind garrison forces.<ref>''Invading Clans'', pp. 17–18</ref> − Elsewhere Clan Wolf warriors encountered "[[Errant MechWarrior|errants]]," solitary [[mercenaries]] operating in the Periphery with dilapidated [[BattleMechs]] and [[aerospace fighter]]s. They proved no match for Clan warriors and only reinforced the belief that the Clan invasion was destined for success. As Clan forces came closer to the Inner Sphere, they encountered slightly more opposition, although nothing larger than a [[regiment]] and in little better fighting condition, as well as [[ComStar]]. By quickly seizing the [[HPG]] facilities and preventing all ships from leaving conquered systems, the Wolves and other Clans were successful in preventing word of their approach from reaching the Inner Sphere.<ref name=WCS27/> + Elsewhere Clan Wolf warriors encountered "[[Errant MechWarrior|errants]]", solitary [[mercenaries]] operating in the Periphery with dilapidated [[BattleMechs]] and [[aerospace fighter]]s. They proved no match for Clan warriors and only reinforced the belief that the Clan invasion was destined for success. As Clan forces came closer to the Inner Sphere, they encountered slightly more opposition, although nothing larger than a [[regiment]] and in little better fighting condition, as well as [[ComStar]]. By quickly seizing the [[HPG]] facilities and preventing all ships from leaving conquered systems, the Wolves and other Clans were successful in preventing word of their approach from reaching the Inner Sphere.<ref name=WCS27/> − The most significant opposition faced by Clan Wolf came from the [[Oberon Confederation]], a [[pirate]] kingdom ruled by [[Hendrik Grimm III]]. By analyzing their battles with the Oberon forces, Clan Wolf gleaned vital information on how the Inner Sphere fought, in particular after their action against the [[Kell Hounds]]' Third Battalion on [[The Rock]]; it was during this battle that [[Phelan Kell]] was taken as ''[[isorla]]'' by Clan Wolf, although the significance of this would not be known until much later. Clan Wolf was sufficiently impressed by the skill of the Kell Hounds to realize their misconceptions about how easy the coming invasion was and willingly shared their data from these battles with the other Clans so that they could study the Inner Sphere fighting style themselves. Unfortunately for the most part the other Clans were unimpressed and noted only the Spheroids' lack of honor in their fights with Clan Wolf.<ref name=WCS27/><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 28</ref><ref name=WCS29>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 29</ref> + The most significant opposition faced by Clan Wolf came from the [[Oberon Confederation]], a pirate kingdom ruled by [[Hendrik Grimm III]]. By analyzing their battles with the Oberon forces, Clan Wolf gleaned vital information on how the Inner Sphere fought, in particular after their action against the [[Kell Hounds]]' Third Battalion on [[The Rock]]; it was during this battle that [[Phelan Kell]] was taken as ''[[isorla]]'' by Clan Wolf, although the significance of this would not be known until much later. Clan Wolf was sufficiently impressed by the skill of the Kell Hounds to realize their misconceptions about how easy the coming invasion was and willingly shared their data from these battles with the other Clans so that they could study the Inner Sphere fighting style themselves. Unfortunately for the most part the other Clans were unimpressed and noted only the Spheroids' lack of honor in their fights with Clan Wolf.<ref name=WCS27/><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 28</ref><ref name=WCS29>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 29</ref> − With the last Periphery world taken the Clans halted to consolidate their position, set up supply depots on specific worlds and debrief their warriors. ComStar, which had received messages from their [[ROM]] agents in the Periphery about the invasion, decided it was best to treat with these new arrivals and began dispatching diplomatic feelers to the Clans. In January [[3050]], [[Anastasius Focht]] was appointed ambassador to the Clans and worked out an arrangement whereby ComStar would left alone in exchange for suppressing news related to the Clan invasion, assist in administrating occupied worlds and on occasion pass on military intelligence to the Clans.<ref name=WCS29/><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 30</ref> + With the last Periphery world taken the Clans halted to consolidate their position, set up supply depots on specific worlds and debrief their warriors. ComStar, which had received messages from their [[ROM]] agents in the Periphery about the invasion, decided it was best to treat with these new arrivals and began dispatching diplomatic feelers to the Clans. In January [[3050]] [[Anastasius Focht]] was appointed ambassador to the Clans and worked out an arrangement whereby ComStar would left alone in exchange for suppressing news related to the Clan invasion, assist in administrating occupied worlds and on occasion pass on military intelligence to the Clans.<ref name=WCS29/><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 30</ref> {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" Line 196:
Line 191: |Delta Galaxy |Delta Galaxy : Red Keshik : Red Keshik − |[[Gustrell Guards]] + |[[Gustrell Guard]]s |Clan Wolf Victory |Clan Wolf Victory |- |- Line 222:
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Line 274: |Alpha Galaxy |Alpha Galaxy : [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault Cluster]] : [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault Cluster]] − |[[2nd Drakøns (Free Rasalhague Republic)|2nd Drakøns]]<br /> [[New Caledonia Militia|1st Militia Tank Regiment]]<br />[[New Caledonia Militia|4th Militia Tank Regiment]]<br /> [[New Caledonia Militia|8th Militia Infantry Regiment]] + |[[2nd Drakøns]]<br /> [[New Caledonia Militia|1st Militia Tank Regiment]]<br />[[New Caledonia Militia|4th Militia Tank Regiment]]<br /> [[New Caledonia Militia|8th Militia Infantry Regiment]] |Clan Wolf Victory |Clan Wolf Victory |- |- |March 3050 |March 3050 − |[[Outpost (system)|Outpost]] (FRR) + |[[Outpost (planet)|Outpost]] (FRR) |Delta Galaxy |Delta Galaxy : [[4th Striker (Clan Wolf)|4th Striker Cluster]] : [[4th Striker (Clan Wolf)|4th Striker Cluster]] Line 374:
Line 369: |Alpha Galaxy |Alpha Galaxy : [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault Cluster]] : [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault Cluster]] − |2nd Battalion [[2nd Kell Hounds]]<br /> 3rd Battalion [[2nd Drakøns (Free Rasalhague Republic)|2nd Drakøns]]<br /> [[Verthandi Militia|4th Verthandi Armored Infantry Brigade]] + |2nd Battalion [[2nd Kell Hounds]]<br /> 3rd Battalion [[2nd Drakøns]]<br /> [[Verthandi Militia|4th Verthandi Armored Infantry Brigade]] |Clan Wolf Victory |Clan Wolf Victory |- |- |} |} − ===Third Wave (June – July 3050)=== + === Third Wave (June – July 3050)=== When Khan Ulric Kerensky released his plan for the third wave in late May, it caught the notice of the other Clans and represented a distinct shift in Clan Wolf strategy. With this plan Clan Wolf would not only take the lead by attacking eleven worlds instead of just six but had its sights clearly set on the capital world of Rasalhague. The other Khans reacted with some skepticism to this plan, believing the accelerated timetable would fail and leave Clan Wolf disorganized and demoralized with shame. While an entertaining thought, they also feared this result would give the Inner Sphere an opportunity to seize back the initiative and so advised without success that the Wolf Khans pull back. In the end although he had the right to change or cancel it ilKhan Leo Showers allowed their plan to stand.<ref name=WCS33>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 33</ref> When Khan Ulric Kerensky released his plan for the third wave in late May, it caught the notice of the other Clans and represented a distinct shift in Clan Wolf strategy. With this plan Clan Wolf would not only take the lead by attacking eleven worlds instead of just six but had its sights clearly set on the capital world of Rasalhague. The other Khans reacted with some skepticism to this plan, believing the accelerated timetable would fail and leave Clan Wolf disorganized and demoralized with shame. While an entertaining thought, they also feared this result would give the Inner Sphere an opportunity to seize back the initiative and so advised without success that the Wolf Khans pull back. In the end although he had the right to change or cancel it ilKhan Leo Showers allowed their plan to stand.<ref name=WCS33>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 33</ref> Line 388:
Line 383: The third wave began on 5 June with the mass launch of the Wolf supply ships and proceeded according to schedule, getting closer to Rasalhague with each passing day. This greatly perturbed the Ghost Bear Khans, who had already lost face by being forced to call in the Steel Vipers to garrison their worlds and could only watch as one of their traditional enemies race ahead with mounting success. Even more so it had been agreed previously that, since Rasalhague was on the border between their corridors, the two Clans would bid for the right to invade the planet during the fifth wave. Faced with only one possible choice and at the supposed goading from ilKhan Leo Showers, the Ghost Bears agreed to challenge the Wolves' right to invade Rasalhague.<ref name=WCS33/><ref name=WCS34>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 34</ref> The third wave began on 5 June with the mass launch of the Wolf supply ships and proceeded according to schedule, getting closer to Rasalhague with each passing day. This greatly perturbed the Ghost Bear Khans, who had already lost face by being forced to call in the Steel Vipers to garrison their worlds and could only watch as one of their traditional enemies race ahead with mounting success. Even more so it had been agreed previously that, since Rasalhague was on the border between their corridors, the two Clans would bid for the right to invade the planet during the fifth wave. Faced with only one possible choice and at the supposed goading from ilKhan Leo Showers, the Ghost Bears agreed to challenge the Wolves' right to invade Rasalhague.<ref name=WCS33/><ref name=WCS34>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 34</ref> − After much delay, one which had been approved by the ilKhan and forced the Wolves to keep a full [[Galaxy]] in reserve in case they won, the bidding took place on 7 July aboard the ''Dire Wolf''. In what was regarded as a textbook example of the bidding process the two Clans fiercely bid against each other for the right to invade Rasalhague. When the bid fell below the cutdown of five [[Clusters]] plus support the assembled observers were surprised as the process continued: it was clear Clan Wolf wanted to win regardless of the outcome, and Clan Ghost Bear was now willing to push the bid as low as possible before conceding. In the end Clan Wolf won but at seemingly great cost: they would attempt to conquer the Republic's capital with no more than three Clusters, an impossible proposition to those assembled. Luckily the Wolves had Phelan Kell to advise them on their invasion, and the successful [[Battle of Rasalhague (3050)|Battle of Rasalhague]] would demonstrate the skill and cunning of Clan Wolf.<ref name=WCS34/><ref name=WCS37>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 37</ref> + After much delay, one which had been approved by the ilKhan and forced the Wolves to keep a full [[Galaxy]] in reserve in case they won, the bidding took place on 7 July aboard the ''Dire Wolf''. In what was regarded as a textbook example of the bidding process the two Clans fiercely bid against each other for the right to invade Rasalhague. When the bid fell below the cutdown of five [[Clusters]] plus support the assembled observers were surprised as the process continued: it was clear Clan Wolf wanted to win regardless of the outcome, and Clan Ghost Bear was now willing to push the bid as low as possible before conceding. In the end Clan Wolf won but at seemingly great cost: they would attempt to conquer the Republic's capital with no more than three Clusters, an impossible proposition to those assembled. Luckily the Wolves had Phelan Kell to advise them on their invasion, and the successful [[Battle of Rasalhague]] would demonstrate the skill and cunning of Clan Wolf.<ref name=WCS34/><ref name=WCS37>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 37</ref> [[Image:operationrevival-wolfwavethree.png|Wolf operation throughout Wave 3]] [[Image:operationrevival-wolfwavethree.png|Wolf operation throughout Wave 3]] Line 418:
Line 413: |Alpha Galaxy |Alpha Galaxy : [[4th Wolf Guards]] : [[4th Wolf Guards]] − |[[3rd Kavalleri (Free Rasalhague Republic)|3rd Kavalleri]]<br />[[1st Kirchbach Armored Regiment]] + |[[3rd Kavalleri]]<br />[[Kirchbach Militia|1st Kirchbach Armored Regiment]] |Clan Wolf Victory |Clan Wolf Victory |- |- Line 462:
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Line 476: |} |} − ===Fourth Wave (July – October 3050)=== + === Fourth Wave (July – October 3050) === − With the success of the Rasalhague invasion and the end of their accelerated third wave, the other invading Clans expected Clan Wolf to undergo the normal rest-and-refit period as had been agreed upon during preliminary planning. Much to their chagrin the Wolves instead announced the start of their fourth wave in mid-July with the targeting of sixteen worlds. The Wolf Clan's plan to be the first to reach to reach Terra was now plain for the other Khans to see.<ref name=WCS37>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 37</ref> + With the success of the Rasalhague invasion and the end of their accelerated third wave, the other invading Clans expected Clan Wolf to undergo the normal rest-and-refit period as had been agreed upon during preliminary planning. Much to their chagrin the Wolves instead announced the start of their fourth wave in mid-July with the targeting of sixteen worlds. The Wolf Clan's plan to be the first to reach to reach Terra was now plain for the other Khans to see.<ref name=WCS37>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 37</ref> − Since the Wolves were not technically disobeying any orders or violating any traditions ilKhan Showers could not outright stop their advance, but he did attempt to slow them down by denying the use of [[Provisional Garrison Cluster]]s, second-line occupation forces, on the basis that they had not been included in any of the original bids. Both Wolf Khans protested the ilKhan's hypocrisy, citing that he already had approved the use of PGCs by his own Smoke Jaguars, and the Jade Falcon Khans argued that, short of calling in more Clans, authorizing the use of PGCs was perhaps the only way for them to catch up with Clan Wolf. Reluctantly the ilKhan was forced to agree and approved the usage of PGCs in late August.<ref name=WCS37/> + Since the Wolves were not technically disobeying any orders or violating any traditions ilKhan Showers could not outright stop their advance, but he did attempt to slow them down by denying the use of [[Provisional Garrison Cluster]]s, second-line occupation forces, on the basis that they had not been included in any of the original bids. Both Wolf Khans protested the ilKhan's hypocrisy, citing that he already had approved the use of PGCs by his own Smoke Jaguars, and the Jade Falcon Khans argued that, short of calling in more Clans, authorizing the use of PGCs was perhaps the only way for them to catch up with Clan Wolf. Reluctantly the ilKhan was forced to agree and approved the usage of PGCs in late August.<ref name=WCS37/> − The fourth wave came to a successful conclusion in October following the fall of [[Radstadt]], with Clan Wolf in control of nearly twice as many worlds as the Jade Falcons or Smoke Jaguars. Only the Ghost Bears had come anywhere close to matching the number of worlds the Wolves controlled but they were hampered by heavy guerrilla resistance in their [[Occupation Zone]]. The Wolves' success was attributable to Khan Ulric Kerensky's order to increase the flow of supplies from the Homeworlds and the institution of the Logistics Augmentation Program. Under LAP those items which didn't require the advanced technology of the Clans to produce, including foodstuffs and clothing, were procured from local sources and their owners compensated with redeemable vouchers. This freed up valuable space transport to carry only the most necessary and advanced technical items from the Clan worlds; while the other Khans saw the value in this program, most were too disgusted at the idea of using "corrupted" Inner Sphere matériel to institute it themselves at the time.<ref name=WCS38>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 38</ref><ref name=WCS39>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 39</ref> + The fourth wave came to a successful conclusion in October following the fall of [[Radstadt]], with Clan Wolf in control of nearly twice as many worlds as the Jade Falcons or Smoke Jaguars. Only the Ghost Bears had come anywhere close to matching the number of worlds the Wolves controlled but they were hampered by heavy guerrilla resistance in their [[Occupation Zone]]. The Wolves' success was attributable to Khan Ulric Kerensky's order to increase the flow of supplies from the Homeworlds and the institution of the Logistics Augmentation Program. Under LAP those items which didn't require the advanced technology of the Clans to produce, including foodstuffs and clothing, were procured from local sources and their owners compensated with redeemable vouchers. This freed up valuable space transport to carry only the most necessary and advanced technical items from the Clan worlds; while the other Khans saw the value in this program, most were too disgusted at the idea of using "corrupted" Inner Sphere matériel to institute it themselves at the time.<ref name=WCS38>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 38</ref><ref name=WCS39>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 39</ref> − The speed and success of Clan Wolf's advanced forced the ilKhan's hand and in an attempt to slow them down ordered a convening of the Grand Council aboard the ''Dire Wolf'' on 1 November. Although it was unclear what Leo Showers' plan was, it was assumed he would attempt to censure or even remove Ulric Kerensky from his position. Ulric Kerensky agreed to the meeting with the request that it take place in the newly conquered Radstadt system and that the other Khans arrive is smaller ships so as to not attract any attention. Everything was in place when on 31 October fate intervened.<ref name=WCS39/> + The speed and success of Clan Wolf's advanced forced the ilKhan's hand and in an attempt to slow them down ordered a convening of the Grand Council aboard the ''Dire Wolf'' on 1 November. Although it was unclear what Leo Showers' plan was, it was assumed he would attempt to censure or even remove Ulric Kerensky from his position. Ulric Kerensky agreed to the meeting with the request that it take place in the newly conquered Radstadt system and that the other Khans arrive is smaller ships so as to not attract any attention. Everything was in place when on 31 October fate intervened.<ref name=WCS39/> − The ''Dire Wolf'' was in the Radstadt system when suddenly a small flotilla of Rasalhague ships jumped in and launched fighters at the [[WarShip]]. This was not a deliberate ambush however but an act of desperation: among the ships was the ''[[Norseman]]'' transporting Elected Prince Magnusson, who had taken flight following the fall of Rasalhague and sought the supposed safety of the Radstadt system. The entire AeroWing of the [[First Drakøns]] was scrambled for a suicidal attack in order to buy the Elected Prince's ship enough time to recharge its [[Lithium-Fusion Batteries]] and escape. Taken by surprise the Clan's response to the attack was disorganized but slowly began to gain the advantage over the Flying Drakøns until finally the ''Norseman'' made the jump. Their task complete and deaths assured the surviving Flying Drakøns made one final attack on the ''Dire Wolf''. [[Kapten]] [[Tyra Miraborg]], her ''[[Shilone]]'' severely damaged, delivered the critical blow by flying straight into the ''Dire Wolf''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bridge where ilKhan Leo Showers, Khan Ulric Kerensky and the senior officers were watching the battle. While Leo Showers and many of the officers were killed by the kamikaze attack, Kerensky was saved thanks to the efforts of Phelan Kell.<ref name=WCS39/><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 40</ref> + The ''Dire Wolf'' was in the Radstadt system when suddenly a small flotilla of Rasalhague ships jumped in and launched fighters at the [[WarShip]]. This was not a deliberate ambush however but an act of desperation: among the ships was the ''[[Norseman]]'' transporting Elected Prince Magnusson, who had taken flight following the fall of Rasalhague and sought the supposed safety of the Radstadt system. The entire AeroWing of the [[1st Drakøns]] was scrambled for a suicidal attack in order to buy the Elected Prince's ship enough time to recharge its [[Lithium-Fusion Batteries]] and escape. Taken by surprise the Clan's response to the attack was disorganized but slowly began to gain the advantage over the Flying Drakøns until finally the ''Norseman'' made the jump. Their task complete and deaths assured the surviving Flying Drakøns made one final attack on the ''Dire Wolf''. [[Kapten]] [[Tyra Miraborg]], her ''[[Shilone]]'' severely damaged, delivered the critical blow by flying straight into the ''Dire Wolf''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bridge where ilKhan Leo Showers, Khan Ulric Kerensky and the senior officers were watching the battle. While Leo Showers and many of the officers were killed by the kamikaze attack, Kerensky was saved thanks to the efforts of Phelan Kell.<ref name=WCS39/><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 40</ref> [[Image:operationrevival-wolfwavefour.png|Wolf operation in wave 4]] [[Image:operationrevival-wolfwavefour.png|Wolf operation in wave 4]] Line 528:
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Line 612: |} |} − ===Election of a New IlKhan=== + === Election of a New IlKhan === − The death of Leo Showers literally brought the invasion of the Inner Sphere to a halt. When the Grand Council met the day after the attack, it was to discuss their next step. Many Khans wished to launch a retaliatory attack to punish the Inner Sphere for the ilKhan's death, although they came to realize that the one person truly responsible was already dead. It was then that the Steel Viper Khan [[Perigard Zalman]] who pointed out the obvious truth: a new ilKhan would have to be elected, if only to maintain what little cooperation between the invading Clans there was, but this would require a consultation with ''all'' of the Bloodnamed warriors. The invasion force would have to return to Clan space and conduct a vote on [[Strana Mechty]]. Despite some objection the decision was made and on 1 December the invading Clans' Bloodnamed met on [[Paulus Prime]] to begin their long journey while the warriors without Bloodnames remained. The garrison forces were supported by [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] units while ComStar did what it could to cover up their departure.<ref name=WCS41>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 41</ref> + The death of Leo Showers literally brought the invasion of the Inner Sphere to a halt. When the Grand Council met the day after the attack, it was to discuss their next step. Many Khans wished to launch a retaliatory attack to punish the Inner Sphere for the ilKhan's death, although they came to realize that the one person truly responsible was already dead. It was then that the Steel Viper Khan [[Perigard Zalman]] who pointed out the obvious truth: a new ilKhan would have to be elected, if only to maintain what little cooperation between the invading Clans there was, but this would require a consultation with ''all'' of the Bloodnamed warriors. The invasion force would have to return to Clan space and conduct a vote on [[Strana Mechty]]. Despite some objection the decision was made and on 1 December the invading Clans' Bloodnamed met on [[Paulus Prime]] to begin their long journey while the warriors without Bloodnames remained. The garrison forces were supported by [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] units while ComStar did what it could to cover up their departure.<ref name=WCS41>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 41</ref> − During the journey back to [[Strana Mechty]] the Crusader Khans conspired to get back at Clan Wolf and specifically Khan Kerensky. Upon their return to Clan space, a memorial was held for Leo Showers and two days later on 28 February [[3051]] the Grand Council met to resolve their issues over the next three and a half months. The first part of the Crusaders' conspiracy, led by Khan [[Lincoln Osis]] of the Smoke Jaguars, manifested when they accused Khan Kerensky of being responsible in the death of Leo Showers. Khan Osis made the mistake however of allowing Phelan Kell to testify during the trial, whereupon the freeborn's testimony utterly destroyed the Crusaders' case. Their first attempt at Kerensky foiled, they launched the second and more surprising part of their conspiracy: electing him as the new ilKhan. Kerensky's nomination was quickly seconded and approved by the Grand Council.<ref name=WCS41/><ref name=IC59>''Invading Clans'', p. 59</ref> + During the journey back to [[Strana Mechty]] the Crusader Khans conspired to get back at Clan Wolf and specifically Khan Kerensky. Upon their return to Clan space a memorial was held for Leo Showers and two days later on 28 February [[3051]] the Grand Council met to resolve their issues over the next three and a half months. The first part of the Crusaders' conspiracy, led by Khan [[Lincoln Osis]] of the Smoke Jaguars, manifested when they accused Khan Kerensky of being responsible in the death of Leo Showers. Khan Osis made the mistake however of allowing Phelan Kell to testify during the trial, whereupon the freeborn's testimony utterly destroyed the Crusaders' case. Their first attempt at Kerensky foiled, they launched the second and more surprising part of their conspiracy: electing him as the new ilKhan. Kerensky's nomination was quickly seconded and approved by the Grand Council.<ref name=WCS41/><ref name=IC59>''Invading Clans'', p. 59</ref> − As ilKhan Kerensky was now honor-bound to prosecute the invasion to the fullest of his abilities so long as the Crusaders controlled the council, and his position as senior Khan of Clan Wolf was now open for another Crusader-minded warrior, such a [[Conal Ward]] or [[Mikel Furey]], to join saKhan Radick. Rather than play their game, however, ilKhan Kerensky turned the situation around to his advantage. First he made the surprise nomination of Natasha Kerensky as his replacement and his decision was confirmed when Natasha passed her [[Trial of Position]] in spectacular fashion. Second he activated [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to join the invasion, then respectively paired the Nova Cats and Steel Vipers with the Smoke Jaguars and Jade Falcons while the Diamond Sharks remained in reserve. Ostensibly this was to assist those two Clans in catching up with Clan Wolf's but it also meant they would have to give up some of their worlds to the newcomers.<ref name=IC59/><ref name=CWS42>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 42</ref> + As ilKhan Kerensky was now honor-bound to prosecute the invasion to the fullest of his abilities so long as the Crusaders controlled the council, and his position as senior Khan of Clan Wolf was now open for another Crusader-minded warrior, such a [[Conal Ward]] or [[Mikel Furey]], to join saKhan Radick. Rather than play their game however ilKhan Kerensky turned the situation around to his advantage. First he made the surprise nomination of Natasha Kerensky as his replacement and his decision was confirmed when Natasha passed her [[Trial of Position]] in spectacular fashion. Second he activated [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to join the invasion, then respectively paired the Nova Cats and Steel Vipers with the Smoke Jaguars and Jade Falcons while the Diamond Sharks remained in reserve. Ostensibly this was to assist those two Clans in catching up with Clan Wolf's but it also meant they would have to give up some of their worlds to the newcomers.<ref name=IC59/><ref name=CWS42>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 42</ref> − For the next few months preparations were made to return to the Inner Sphere, with ilKhan Kerensky urging the other Clans to pay more heed to logistical matters and adopt the Wolves' LAP program, which itself was expanded to include the requisition of commercial liners to move troops and supplies. For the most part the traditional taboo of an ilKhan meddling in internal affairs and fierce competition between the Clans meant much of his advice was ignored. By late July, the Clans were ready and with much less fanfare began their journey back to the Inner Sphere, finally arriving in October.<ref name=CWS42/> + For the next few months preparations were made to return to the Inner Sphere, with ilKhan Kerensky urging the other Clans to pay more heed to logistical matters and adopt the Wolves' LAP program, which itself was expanded to include the requisition of commercial liners to move troops and supplies. For the most part the traditional taboo of an ilKhan meddling in internal affairs and fierce competition between the Clans meant much of his advice was ignored. By late July the Clans were ready and with much less fanfare began their journey back to the Inner Sphere, finally arriving in October.<ref name=CWS42/> − ===Fifth Wave (November 3051 – April 3052)=== + === Fifth Wave (November 3051 – April 3052)=== − On 7 November, Clan Wolf resumed their attack by targeting the most heavily defended Commonwealth worlds of [[Tamar]], [[Sevren]], and [[Laurent]] to test the strength of their foe after a year of peace and hopefully demoralize them with early major defeats. The Wolves debuted a few new strategies of their own in the firth wave, the first of which was an end to competitive bidding: if more troops meant a quicker defeat of the enemy then more troops were used. Second was the introduction of [[Elemental (Battle Armor)#Variants|Headerhunter]] units whose mission was to infiltrate the enemy's rear and decapitate their command structure, resulting in the collapse of entire formations.<ref name=CWS43>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 43</ref> + On 7 November Clan Wolf resumed their attack by targeting the most heavily defended Commonwealth worlds of [[Tamar]], [[Sevren]] and [[Laurent]], to test the strength of their foe after a year of peace and hopefully demoralize them with early major defeats. The Wolves debuted a few new strategies of their own in the firth wave, the first of which was an end to competitive bidding: if more troops meant a quicker defeat of the enemy then more troops were used. Second was the introduction of [[Elemental (battle armor)#Variants|Headerhunter]] units whose mission was to infiltrate the enemy's rear and decapitate their command structure, resulting in the collapse of entire formations.<ref name=CWS43>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 43</ref> − The newfound cooperation between the Inner Sphere realms had given them the tools and training necessary to better counter the Clans, but it was still sheer numbers which provided the only real advantage they had, and on many worlds that was still not enough. Clan Wolf continued their conquest at a breakneck pace, swallowing up worlds of the Federated Commonwealth and what remained of the Rasalhague Republic. Their invasion of [[Satalice]] brought particularly grim news to the Elected Prince when his son, Prince [[Ragnar Magnusson]], was captured by Khan Natasha Kerensky's Wolf Spiders. In addition Clan Wolf had previously captured his longtime rival Månsdottir and was apparently discussing the former general's role as civilian leader for the Wolf Occupation Zone. As January [[3052]] dawned, it appeared nothing could stop Clan Wolf from reaching Terra.<ref name=CWS43/> + The newfound cooperation between the Inner Sphere realms had given them the tools and training necessary to better counter the Clans, but it was still sheer numbers which provided the only real advantage they had, and on many worlds that was still not enough. Clan Wolf continued their conquest at a breakneck pace, swallowing up worlds of the Federated Commonwealth and what remained of the Rasalhague Republic. Their invasion of [[Satalice]] brought particularly grim news to the Elected Prince when his son, Prince [[Ragnar Magnusson]], was captured by Khan Natasha Kerensky's Wolf Spiders. In addition Clan Wolf had previously captured his longtime rival Månsdottir and was apparently discussing the former general's role as civilian leader for the Wolf Occupation Zone. As January [[3052]] dawned it appeared nothing could stop Clan Wolf from reaching Terra.<ref name=CWS43/> − That month ComStar's [[Primus of ComStar|Primus]] [[Myndo Waterly]] and Focht met with the ilKhan on Satalice and learned from him the true goal of the Clan invasion. Horrified that the Clans sought to conquer the heart of their empire, the two returned to Terra and began to formulate a plan on how to stop them. It was determined that a Trial would be held on a neutral site where the Clans and Com Guards would fight a single epic battle to determine the ownership of Terra. By mid-February the planet [[Tukayyid]] was chosen and diplomatic feelers sent to the ilKhan and the other Clans, and in April Focht met personally with Ulric Kerensky and hammered out the terms of the Trial. If the Clans won they would get Terra, while if ComStar won the Clans would agree to a fifteen-year truce. Bargained well and done the climactic end to the invasion was set.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 46</ref> + That month ComStar's [[Primus (ComStar)|Primus]] [[Myndo Waterly]] and Focht met with the ilKhan on Satalice and learned from him the true goal of the Clan invasion. Horrified that the Clans sought to conquer the heart of their empire, the two returned to Terra and began to formulate a plan on how to stop them. It was determined that a Trial would be held on a neutral site where the Clans and Com Guards would fight a single epic battle to determine the ownership of Terra. By mid-February the planet [[Tukayyid]] was chosen and diplomatic feelers sent to the ilKhan and the other Clans, and in April Focht met personally with Ulric Kerensky and hammered out the terms of the Trial. If the Clans won they would get Terra, while if ComStar won the Clans would agree to a fifteen-year truce. Bargained well and done the climactic end to the invasion was set.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 46</ref> [[Image:operationrevival-wolfwavefive.png|Wolf operations in Wave 5]] [[Image:operationrevival-wolfwavefive.png|Wolf operations in Wave 5]] Line 681:
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|+ Front-Line Forces<ref>Numbers based on Wolf Clan ''touman'' as of 15 April [[3052]], two weeks before the Battle of Tukayyid</ref> | |+ Front-Line Forces<ref>Numbers based on Wolf Clan ''touman'' as of 15 April [[3052]], two weeks before the Battle of Tukayyid</ref> | ||
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| − | ==Preparations== | + | == Preparations == |
| − | When the [[Grand Council]] began debating how to execute [[Operation | + | When the [[Grand Council]] began debating how to execute [[Operation Revival]], it was eventually decided that four [[Clans]] would directly take part in the invasion with a fifth held in reserve. While there was much debate and [[Trials]] held to determine who among the Clans would participate it was agreed that [[Clan Wolf]], guardians of the Kerensky [[Bloodname]] and thus the living soul of the Clans, was guaranteed one of those positions. With the resolution of the combat trials the other three spots in the invasion went to strong [[Crusader Clans]] - [[Clan Jade Falcon]], [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] and [[Clan Ghost Bear]] - while the moderate [[Warden]] [[Clan Steel Viper]] earned the reserve spot.<ref name=WCS25-26>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 25–26</ref> |
| − | A basic plan of attack was hammered out in the Grand Council, assigning each of the four invading Clans a "corridor" to operate in. While the other three Clans underwent a bidding process to determine who would operate in which corridor, [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] made a surprising proclamation by assigning Clan Wolf to the corridor mostly covering the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] and only barely crossing the border of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. This shamed Clan Wolf by denying them the chance to invade the more-powerful Commonwealth or [[Draconis Combine]] on their own and straddled them with what was considered a weak opponent, unlikely to offer much potential for winning glory. To add insult to injury the ilKhan further announced that he would operate his headquarters aboard the Clan Wolf flagship [[Dire Wolf ( | + | A basic plan of attack was hammered out in the Grand Council, assigning each of the four invading Clans a "corridor" to operate in. While the other three Clans underwent a bidding process to determine who would operate in which corridor, [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] made a surprising proclamation by assigning Clan Wolf to the corridor mostly covering the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] and only barely crossing the border of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. This shamed Clan Wolf by denying them the chance to invade the more-powerful Commonwealth or [[Draconis Combine]] on their own and straddled them with what was considered a weak opponent, unlikely to offer much potential for winning glory. To add insult to injury the ilKhan further announced that he would operate his headquarters aboard the Clan Wolf flagship [[Dire Wolf (Vessel)|''Dire Wolf'']], implying that the Wolves with their suspect loyalties needed supervision (earlier ilKhan Leo Showers had transmitted the recall order to [[Wolf's Dragoons]], a Clan Wolf reconnaissance unit which had gone rogue, to suggest the same betrayal on Clan Wolf's part; only [[Natasha Kerensky]] as the last remaining [[Trueborn]] in Wolf's Dragoons answered the order).<ref name=WCS25-26/> |
The initial plan for the Wolf invasion corridor was considered unremarkable, a result of the Clan's indecisive feelings on the invasion. Despite their status as a Warden Clan and the feelings of [[Khan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] that the invasion was wrong, there was a strong contingent of Crusaders led by [[saKhan]] [[Garth Radick]] who not only felt otherwise but wished to prove on the battlefield their right to participate in the invasion. In the end an accord was eventually reached between the two sides: the best way to get back at the ilKhan and the other Clans for putting them in this position was to beat them at their own game and for Clan Wolf to reach Terra first.<ref name=WCS27>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 27</ref> | The initial plan for the Wolf invasion corridor was considered unremarkable, a result of the Clan's indecisive feelings on the invasion. Despite their status as a Warden Clan and the feelings of [[Khan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] that the invasion was wrong, there was a strong contingent of Crusaders led by [[saKhan]] [[Garth Radick]] who not only felt otherwise but wished to prove on the battlefield their right to participate in the invasion. In the end an accord was eventually reached between the two sides: the best way to get back at the ilKhan and the other Clans for putting them in this position was to beat them at their own game and for Clan Wolf to reach Terra first.<ref name=WCS27>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 27</ref> | ||
| − | ==Invasion Route== | + | == Invasion Route == |
| − | ===Periphery Action (August – September [[3049]])=== | + | === Periphery Action (August – September [[3049]])=== |
En route to the Inner Sphere the Clan invasion forces first came upon the desolate worlds of the [[Periphery]]. Thanks to petitioning of the various Khans, the ilKhan agreed to declare the Periphery open to bidding by all of the Clans, allowing each the chance to conquer worlds regardless of the assigned corridors. Thus the Ghost Bear Clan was able to bid to invade the [[Elysian Fields]], a trio of worlds which lay within the Wolf Clan corridor. The Wolves did not oppose their bid and the local governments of those worlds gave up without a fight, although in the end the promise of undiscovered Star League technology proved all for naught and the Ghost Bears did not bother to even leave behind garrison forces.<ref>''Invading Clans'', pp. 17–18</ref> | En route to the Inner Sphere the Clan invasion forces first came upon the desolate worlds of the [[Periphery]]. Thanks to petitioning of the various Khans, the ilKhan agreed to declare the Periphery open to bidding by all of the Clans, allowing each the chance to conquer worlds regardless of the assigned corridors. Thus the Ghost Bear Clan was able to bid to invade the [[Elysian Fields]], a trio of worlds which lay within the Wolf Clan corridor. The Wolves did not oppose their bid and the local governments of those worlds gave up without a fight, although in the end the promise of undiscovered Star League technology proved all for naught and the Ghost Bears did not bother to even leave behind garrison forces.<ref>''Invading Clans'', pp. 17–18</ref> | ||
| − | Elsewhere Clan Wolf warriors encountered "[[Errant MechWarrior|errants]], | + | Elsewhere Clan Wolf warriors encountered "[[Errant MechWarrior|errants]]", solitary [[mercenaries]] operating in the Periphery with dilapidated [[BattleMechs]] and [[aerospace fighter]]s. They proved no match for Clan warriors and only reinforced the belief that the Clan invasion was destined for success. As Clan forces came closer to the Inner Sphere, they encountered slightly more opposition, although nothing larger than a [[regiment]] and in little better fighting condition, as well as [[ComStar]]. By quickly seizing the [[HPG]] facilities and preventing all ships from leaving conquered systems, the Wolves and other Clans were successful in preventing word of their approach from reaching the Inner Sphere.<ref name=WCS27/> |
| − | The most significant opposition faced by Clan Wolf came from the [[Oberon Confederation]], a | + | The most significant opposition faced by Clan Wolf came from the [[Oberon Confederation]], a pirate kingdom ruled by [[Hendrik Grimm III]]. By analyzing their battles with the Oberon forces, Clan Wolf gleaned vital information on how the Inner Sphere fought, in particular after their action against the [[Kell Hounds]]' Third Battalion on [[The Rock]]; it was during this battle that [[Phelan Kell]] was taken as ''[[isorla]]'' by Clan Wolf, although the significance of this would not be known until much later. Clan Wolf was sufficiently impressed by the skill of the Kell Hounds to realize their misconceptions about how easy the coming invasion was and willingly shared their data from these battles with the other Clans so that they could study the Inner Sphere fighting style themselves. Unfortunately for the most part the other Clans were unimpressed and noted only the Spheroids' lack of honor in their fights with Clan Wolf.<ref name=WCS27/><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 28</ref><ref name=WCS29>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 29</ref> |
| − | With the last Periphery world taken the Clans halted to consolidate their position, set up supply depots on specific worlds and debrief their warriors. ComStar, which had received messages from their [[ROM]] agents in the Periphery about the invasion, decided it was best to treat with these new arrivals and began dispatching diplomatic feelers to the Clans. In January [[3050]] | + | With the last Periphery world taken the Clans halted to consolidate their position, set up supply depots on specific worlds and debrief their warriors. ComStar, which had received messages from their [[ROM]] agents in the Periphery about the invasion, decided it was best to treat with these new arrivals and began dispatching diplomatic feelers to the Clans. In January [[3050]] [[Anastasius Focht]] was appointed ambassador to the Clans and worked out an arrangement whereby ComStar would left alone in exchange for suppressing news related to the Clan invasion, assist in administrating occupied worlds and on occasion pass on military intelligence to the Clans.<ref name=WCS29/><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 30</ref> |
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| − | ===First Wave (March – April 3050)=== | + | === First Wave (March – April 3050)=== |
{{Quote|''"I am Star Colonel Jera Carns of the Fourth Wolf Guards. What forces defend this world?''" | {{Quote|''"I am Star Colonel Jera Carns of the Fourth Wolf Guards. What forces defend this world?''" | ||
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| − | |2nd Battalion [[2nd Kell Hounds]]<br /> 3rd Battalion [[ | + | |2nd Battalion [[2nd Kell Hounds]]<br /> 3rd Battalion [[2nd Drakøns]]<br /> [[Verthandi Militia|4th Verthandi Armored Infantry Brigade]] |
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| − | ===Third Wave (June – July 3050)=== | + | === Third Wave (June – July 3050)=== |
When Khan Ulric Kerensky released his plan for the third wave in late May, it caught the notice of the other Clans and represented a distinct shift in Clan Wolf strategy. With this plan Clan Wolf would not only take the lead by attacking eleven worlds instead of just six but had its sights clearly set on the capital world of Rasalhague. The other Khans reacted with some skepticism to this plan, believing the accelerated timetable would fail and leave Clan Wolf disorganized and demoralized with shame. While an entertaining thought, they also feared this result would give the Inner Sphere an opportunity to seize back the initiative and so advised without success that the Wolf Khans pull back. In the end although he had the right to change or cancel it ilKhan Leo Showers allowed their plan to stand.<ref name=WCS33>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 33</ref> | When Khan Ulric Kerensky released his plan for the third wave in late May, it caught the notice of the other Clans and represented a distinct shift in Clan Wolf strategy. With this plan Clan Wolf would not only take the lead by attacking eleven worlds instead of just six but had its sights clearly set on the capital world of Rasalhague. The other Khans reacted with some skepticism to this plan, believing the accelerated timetable would fail and leave Clan Wolf disorganized and demoralized with shame. While an entertaining thought, they also feared this result would give the Inner Sphere an opportunity to seize back the initiative and so advised without success that the Wolf Khans pull back. In the end although he had the right to change or cancel it ilKhan Leo Showers allowed their plan to stand.<ref name=WCS33>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 33</ref> | ||
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The third wave began on 5 June with the mass launch of the Wolf supply ships and proceeded according to schedule, getting closer to Rasalhague with each passing day. This greatly perturbed the Ghost Bear Khans, who had already lost face by being forced to call in the Steel Vipers to garrison their worlds and could only watch as one of their traditional enemies race ahead with mounting success. Even more so it had been agreed previously that, since Rasalhague was on the border between their corridors, the two Clans would bid for the right to invade the planet during the fifth wave. Faced with only one possible choice and at the supposed goading from ilKhan Leo Showers, the Ghost Bears agreed to challenge the Wolves' right to invade Rasalhague.<ref name=WCS33/><ref name=WCS34>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 34</ref> | The third wave began on 5 June with the mass launch of the Wolf supply ships and proceeded according to schedule, getting closer to Rasalhague with each passing day. This greatly perturbed the Ghost Bear Khans, who had already lost face by being forced to call in the Steel Vipers to garrison their worlds and could only watch as one of their traditional enemies race ahead with mounting success. Even more so it had been agreed previously that, since Rasalhague was on the border between their corridors, the two Clans would bid for the right to invade the planet during the fifth wave. Faced with only one possible choice and at the supposed goading from ilKhan Leo Showers, the Ghost Bears agreed to challenge the Wolves' right to invade Rasalhague.<ref name=WCS33/><ref name=WCS34>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 34</ref> | ||
| − | After much delay, one which had been approved by the ilKhan and forced the Wolves to keep a full [[Galaxy]] in reserve in case they won, the bidding took place on 7 July aboard the ''Dire Wolf''. In what was regarded as a textbook example of the bidding process the two Clans fiercely bid against each other for the right to invade Rasalhague. When the bid fell below the cutdown of five [[Clusters]] plus support the assembled observers were surprised as the process continued: it was clear Clan Wolf wanted to win regardless of the outcome, and Clan Ghost Bear was now willing to push the bid as low as possible before conceding. In the end Clan Wolf won but at seemingly great cost: they would attempt to conquer the Republic's capital with no more than three Clusters, an impossible proposition to those assembled. Luckily the Wolves had Phelan Kell to advise them on their invasion, and the successful [[ | + | After much delay, one which had been approved by the ilKhan and forced the Wolves to keep a full [[Galaxy]] in reserve in case they won, the bidding took place on 7 July aboard the ''Dire Wolf''. In what was regarded as a textbook example of the bidding process the two Clans fiercely bid against each other for the right to invade Rasalhague. When the bid fell below the cutdown of five [[Clusters]] plus support the assembled observers were surprised as the process continued: it was clear Clan Wolf wanted to win regardless of the outcome, and Clan Ghost Bear was now willing to push the bid as low as possible before conceding. In the end Clan Wolf won but at seemingly great cost: they would attempt to conquer the Republic's capital with no more than three Clusters, an impossible proposition to those assembled. Luckily the Wolves had Phelan Kell to advise them on their invasion, and the successful [[Battle of Rasalhague]] would demonstrate the skill and cunning of Clan Wolf.<ref name=WCS34/><ref name=WCS37>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 37</ref> |
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| − | ===Fourth Wave (July – October 3050)=== | + | === Fourth Wave (July – October 3050) === |
| − | With the success of the Rasalhague invasion and the end of their accelerated third wave, the other invading Clans expected Clan Wolf to undergo the normal rest-and-refit period as had been agreed upon during preliminary planning. Much to their chagrin the Wolves instead announced the start of their fourth wave in mid-July with the targeting of sixteen worlds. The Wolf Clan's plan to be the first to reach to reach Terra was now plain for the other Khans to see.<ref name=WCS37>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 37</ref> | + | With the success of the Rasalhague invasion and the end of their accelerated third wave, the other invading Clans expected Clan Wolf to undergo the normal rest-and-refit period as had been agreed upon during preliminary planning. Much to their chagrin the Wolves instead announced the start of their fourth wave in mid-July with the targeting of sixteen worlds. The Wolf Clan's plan to be the first to reach to reach Terra was now plain for the other Khans to see.<ref name=WCS37>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 37</ref> |
| − | Since the Wolves were not technically disobeying any orders or violating any traditions ilKhan Showers could not outright stop their advance, but he did attempt to slow them down by denying the use of [[Provisional Garrison Cluster]]s, second-line occupation forces, on the basis that they had not been included in any of the original bids. Both Wolf Khans protested the ilKhan's hypocrisy, citing that he already had approved the use of PGCs by his own Smoke Jaguars, and the Jade Falcon Khans argued that, short of calling in more Clans, authorizing the use of PGCs was perhaps the only way for them to catch up with Clan Wolf. Reluctantly the ilKhan was forced to agree and approved the usage of PGCs in late August.<ref name=WCS37/> | + | Since the Wolves were not technically disobeying any orders or violating any traditions ilKhan Showers could not outright stop their advance, but he did attempt to slow them down by denying the use of [[Provisional Garrison Cluster]]s, second-line occupation forces, on the basis that they had not been included in any of the original bids. Both Wolf Khans protested the ilKhan's hypocrisy, citing that he already had approved the use of PGCs by his own Smoke Jaguars, and the Jade Falcon Khans argued that, short of calling in more Clans, authorizing the use of PGCs was perhaps the only way for them to catch up with Clan Wolf. Reluctantly the ilKhan was forced to agree and approved the usage of PGCs in late August.<ref name=WCS37/> |
| − | The fourth wave came to a successful conclusion in October following the fall of [[Radstadt]], with Clan Wolf in control of nearly twice as many worlds as the Jade Falcons or Smoke Jaguars. Only the Ghost Bears had come anywhere close to matching the number of worlds the Wolves controlled but they were hampered by heavy guerrilla resistance in their [[Occupation Zone]]. The Wolves' success was attributable to Khan Ulric Kerensky's order to increase the flow of supplies from the Homeworlds and the institution of the Logistics Augmentation Program. Under LAP those items which didn't require the advanced technology of the Clans to produce, including foodstuffs and clothing, were procured from local sources and their owners compensated with redeemable vouchers. This freed up valuable space transport to carry only the most necessary and advanced technical items from the Clan worlds; while the other Khans saw the value in this program, most were too disgusted at the idea of using "corrupted" Inner Sphere matériel to institute it themselves at the time.<ref name=WCS38>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 38</ref><ref name=WCS39>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 39</ref> | + | The fourth wave came to a successful conclusion in October following the fall of [[Radstadt]], with Clan Wolf in control of nearly twice as many worlds as the Jade Falcons or Smoke Jaguars. Only the Ghost Bears had come anywhere close to matching the number of worlds the Wolves controlled but they were hampered by heavy guerrilla resistance in their [[Occupation Zone]]. The Wolves' success was attributable to Khan Ulric Kerensky's order to increase the flow of supplies from the Homeworlds and the institution of the Logistics Augmentation Program. Under LAP those items which didn't require the advanced technology of the Clans to produce, including foodstuffs and clothing, were procured from local sources and their owners compensated with redeemable vouchers. This freed up valuable space transport to carry only the most necessary and advanced technical items from the Clan worlds; while the other Khans saw the value in this program, most were too disgusted at the idea of using "corrupted" Inner Sphere matériel to institute it themselves at the time.<ref name=WCS38>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 38</ref><ref name=WCS39>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 39</ref> |
| − | The speed and success of Clan Wolf's advanced forced the ilKhan's hand and in an attempt to slow them down ordered a convening of the Grand Council aboard the ''Dire Wolf'' on 1 November. Although it was unclear what Leo Showers' plan was, it was assumed he would attempt to censure or even remove Ulric Kerensky from his position. Ulric Kerensky agreed to the meeting with the request that it take place in the newly conquered Radstadt system and that the other Khans arrive is smaller ships so as to not attract any attention. Everything was in place when on 31 October fate intervened.<ref name=WCS39/> | + | The speed and success of Clan Wolf's advanced forced the ilKhan's hand and in an attempt to slow them down ordered a convening of the Grand Council aboard the ''Dire Wolf'' on 1 November. Although it was unclear what Leo Showers' plan was, it was assumed he would attempt to censure or even remove Ulric Kerensky from his position. Ulric Kerensky agreed to the meeting with the request that it take place in the newly conquered Radstadt system and that the other Khans arrive is smaller ships so as to not attract any attention. Everything was in place when on 31 October fate intervened.<ref name=WCS39/> |
| − | The ''Dire Wolf'' was in the Radstadt system when suddenly a small flotilla of Rasalhague ships jumped in and launched fighters at the [[WarShip]]. This was not a deliberate ambush however but an act of desperation: among the ships was the ''[[Norseman]]'' transporting Elected Prince Magnusson, who had taken flight following the fall of Rasalhague and sought the supposed safety of the Radstadt system. The entire AeroWing of the [[ | + | The ''Dire Wolf'' was in the Radstadt system when suddenly a small flotilla of Rasalhague ships jumped in and launched fighters at the [[WarShip]]. This was not a deliberate ambush however but an act of desperation: among the ships was the ''[[Norseman]]'' transporting Elected Prince Magnusson, who had taken flight following the fall of Rasalhague and sought the supposed safety of the Radstadt system. The entire AeroWing of the [[1st Drakøns]] was scrambled for a suicidal attack in order to buy the Elected Prince's ship enough time to recharge its [[Lithium-Fusion Batteries]] and escape. Taken by surprise the Clan's response to the attack was disorganized but slowly began to gain the advantage over the Flying Drakøns until finally the ''Norseman'' made the jump. Their task complete and deaths assured the surviving Flying Drakøns made one final attack on the ''Dire Wolf''. [[Kapten]] [[Tyra Miraborg]], her ''[[Shilone]]'' severely damaged, delivered the critical blow by flying straight into the ''Dire Wolf''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bridge where ilKhan Leo Showers, Khan Ulric Kerensky and the senior officers were watching the battle. While Leo Showers and many of the officers were killed by the kamikaze attack, Kerensky was saved thanks to the efforts of Phelan Kell.<ref name=WCS39/><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 40</ref> |
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| − | ===Election of a New IlKhan=== | + | === Election of a New IlKhan === |
| − | The death of Leo Showers literally brought the invasion of the Inner Sphere to a halt. When the Grand Council met the day after the attack, it was to discuss their next step. Many Khans wished to launch a retaliatory attack to punish the Inner Sphere for the ilKhan's death, although they came to realize that the one person truly responsible was already dead. It was then that the Steel Viper Khan [[Perigard Zalman]] who pointed out the obvious truth: a new ilKhan would have to be elected, if only to maintain what little cooperation between the invading Clans there was, but this would require a consultation with ''all'' of the Bloodnamed warriors. The invasion force would have to return to Clan space and conduct a vote on [[Strana Mechty]]. Despite some objection the decision was made and on 1 December the invading Clans' Bloodnamed met on [[Paulus Prime]] to begin their long journey while the warriors without Bloodnames remained. The garrison forces were supported by [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] units while ComStar did what it could to cover up their departure.<ref name=WCS41>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 41</ref> | + | The death of Leo Showers literally brought the invasion of the Inner Sphere to a halt. When the Grand Council met the day after the attack, it was to discuss their next step. Many Khans wished to launch a retaliatory attack to punish the Inner Sphere for the ilKhan's death, although they came to realize that the one person truly responsible was already dead. It was then that the Steel Viper Khan [[Perigard Zalman]] who pointed out the obvious truth: a new ilKhan would have to be elected, if only to maintain what little cooperation between the invading Clans there was, but this would require a consultation with ''all'' of the Bloodnamed warriors. The invasion force would have to return to Clan space and conduct a vote on [[Strana Mechty]]. Despite some objection the decision was made and on 1 December the invading Clans' Bloodnamed met on [[Paulus Prime]] to begin their long journey while the warriors without Bloodnames remained. The garrison forces were supported by [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] units while ComStar did what it could to cover up their departure.<ref name=WCS41>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 41</ref> |
| − | During the journey back to [[Strana Mechty]] the Crusader Khans conspired to get back at Clan Wolf and specifically Khan Kerensky. Upon their return to Clan space | + | During the journey back to [[Strana Mechty]] the Crusader Khans conspired to get back at Clan Wolf and specifically Khan Kerensky. Upon their return to Clan space a memorial was held for Leo Showers and two days later on 28 February [[3051]] the Grand Council met to resolve their issues over the next three and a half months. The first part of the Crusaders' conspiracy, led by Khan [[Lincoln Osis]] of the Smoke Jaguars, manifested when they accused Khan Kerensky of being responsible in the death of Leo Showers. Khan Osis made the mistake however of allowing Phelan Kell to testify during the trial, whereupon the freeborn's testimony utterly destroyed the Crusaders' case. Their first attempt at Kerensky foiled, they launched the second and more surprising part of their conspiracy: electing him as the new ilKhan. Kerensky's nomination was quickly seconded and approved by the Grand Council.<ref name=WCS41/><ref name=IC59>''Invading Clans'', p. 59</ref> |
| − | As ilKhan Kerensky was now honor-bound to prosecute the invasion to the fullest of his abilities so long as the Crusaders controlled the council, and his position as senior Khan of Clan Wolf was now open for another Crusader-minded warrior, such a [[Conal Ward]] or [[Mikel Furey]], to join saKhan Radick. Rather than play their game | + | As ilKhan Kerensky was now honor-bound to prosecute the invasion to the fullest of his abilities so long as the Crusaders controlled the council, and his position as senior Khan of Clan Wolf was now open for another Crusader-minded warrior, such a [[Conal Ward]] or [[Mikel Furey]], to join saKhan Radick. Rather than play their game however ilKhan Kerensky turned the situation around to his advantage. First he made the surprise nomination of Natasha Kerensky as his replacement and his decision was confirmed when Natasha passed her [[Trial of Position]] in spectacular fashion. Second he activated [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to join the invasion, then respectively paired the Nova Cats and Steel Vipers with the Smoke Jaguars and Jade Falcons while the Diamond Sharks remained in reserve. Ostensibly this was to assist those two Clans in catching up with Clan Wolf's but it also meant they would have to give up some of their worlds to the newcomers.<ref name=IC59/><ref name=CWS42>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 42</ref> |
| − | For the next few months preparations were made to return to the Inner Sphere, with ilKhan Kerensky urging the other Clans to pay more heed to logistical matters and adopt the Wolves' LAP program, which itself was expanded to include the requisition of commercial liners to move troops and supplies. For the most part the traditional taboo of an ilKhan meddling in internal affairs and fierce competition between the Clans meant much of his advice was ignored. By late July | + | For the next few months preparations were made to return to the Inner Sphere, with ilKhan Kerensky urging the other Clans to pay more heed to logistical matters and adopt the Wolves' LAP program, which itself was expanded to include the requisition of commercial liners to move troops and supplies. For the most part the traditional taboo of an ilKhan meddling in internal affairs and fierce competition between the Clans meant much of his advice was ignored. By late July the Clans were ready and with much less fanfare began their journey back to the Inner Sphere, finally arriving in October.<ref name=CWS42/> |
| − | ===Fifth Wave (November 3051 – April 3052)=== | + | === Fifth Wave (November 3051 – April 3052)=== |
| − | On 7 November | + | On 7 November Clan Wolf resumed their attack by targeting the most heavily defended Commonwealth worlds of [[Tamar]], [[Sevren]] and [[Laurent]], to test the strength of their foe after a year of peace and hopefully demoralize them with early major defeats. The Wolves debuted a few new strategies of their own in the firth wave, the first of which was an end to competitive bidding: if more troops meant a quicker defeat of the enemy then more troops were used. Second was the introduction of [[Elemental (battle armor)#Variants|Headerhunter]] units whose mission was to infiltrate the enemy's rear and decapitate their command structure, resulting in the collapse of entire formations.<ref name=CWS43>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 43</ref> |
| − | The newfound cooperation between the Inner Sphere realms had given them the tools and training necessary to better counter the Clans, but it was still sheer numbers which provided the only real advantage they had, and on many worlds that was still not enough. Clan Wolf continued their conquest at a breakneck pace, swallowing up worlds of the Federated Commonwealth and what remained of the Rasalhague Republic. Their invasion of [[Satalice]] brought particularly grim news to the Elected Prince when his son, Prince [[Ragnar Magnusson]], was captured by Khan Natasha Kerensky's Wolf Spiders. In addition Clan Wolf had previously captured his longtime rival Månsdottir and was apparently discussing the former general's role as civilian leader for the Wolf Occupation Zone. As January [[3052]] dawned | + | The newfound cooperation between the Inner Sphere realms had given them the tools and training necessary to better counter the Clans, but it was still sheer numbers which provided the only real advantage they had, and on many worlds that was still not enough. Clan Wolf continued their conquest at a breakneck pace, swallowing up worlds of the Federated Commonwealth and what remained of the Rasalhague Republic. Their invasion of [[Satalice]] brought particularly grim news to the Elected Prince when his son, Prince [[Ragnar Magnusson]], was captured by Khan Natasha Kerensky's Wolf Spiders. In addition Clan Wolf had previously captured his longtime rival Månsdottir and was apparently discussing the former general's role as civilian leader for the Wolf Occupation Zone. As January [[3052]] dawned it appeared nothing could stop Clan Wolf from reaching Terra.<ref name=CWS43/> |
| − | That month ComStar's [[Primus | + | That month ComStar's [[Primus (ComStar)|Primus]] [[Myndo Waterly]] and Focht met with the ilKhan on Satalice and learned from him the true goal of the Clan invasion. Horrified that the Clans sought to conquer the heart of their empire, the two returned to Terra and began to formulate a plan on how to stop them. It was determined that a Trial would be held on a neutral site where the Clans and Com Guards would fight a single epic battle to determine the ownership of Terra. By mid-February the planet [[Tukayyid]] was chosen and diplomatic feelers sent to the ilKhan and the other Clans, and in April Focht met personally with Ulric Kerensky and hammered out the terms of the Trial. If the Clans won they would get Terra, while if ComStar won the Clans would agree to a fifteen-year truce. Bargained well and done the climactic end to the invasion was set.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 46</ref> |
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