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Line 13: ==System Description== ==System Description== − '''Marshall''' is a system in the center of the [[Kerensky Cluster]] region of [[Clan]] space.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 114</ref> − <!-- Commented out due to lack of information ==System History== ==System History== − -->+ ==Political Affiliation== ==Political Affiliation== * [[2571]] - Unknown Planet * [[2571]] - Unknown Planet Line 38:
Line 36: * June [[3073]] - untenable or abandoned world (survivors left to starve)<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 117</ref> * June [[3073]] - untenable or abandoned world (survivors left to starve)<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 117</ref> − ------------------------------------- ==Marshall III== ==Marshall III== − {{InfoBoxPlanet + {{InfoBoxPlanetStandard | image = Rockland.jpg | image = Rockland.jpg + | caption = + | imagewidth = | name = Marshall III | name = Marshall III − | othernames = + | position = 3 − | position = 3rd | distance = | distance = | moons = | moons = − | gravity = 1.1 + | day = + | gravity = 1.1 G | pressure = Standard (Breathable) | pressure = Standard (Breathable) | temperature = | temperature = | water = | water = | life = Reptiles | life = Reptiles − | continents = 6 + | date = − | colonized = + | year = − | demonym = − | language = − | religion = − | population = 17,600,000 (3062–3069) | ruler = | ruler = − | political = − | commander = | capital = | capital = − | hpg = A (Clan) + | population = − | hpgrep = + | USIIR = + | hpg = }} }} − ===Planetary History=== + + '''Marshall''' is a planet in the center of the [[Kerensky Cluster]] region of [[Clan]] space.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 114</ref> + + ===Era Specific Data=== + ====3062==== + * Population: 17,600,000 + + ====3069==== + * Recharging Station: Zenith + * Socio-Industrial Levels: A-C-B-C-B + * Population: 17,600,000 + * [[HPG]] Class Type (Clan): A + + ===History=== ====Colonization==== ====Colonization==== Marshall was colonized by the Clans by the [[twenty-ninth century]]. Its Terran-like atmosphere and ecology made it a popular site for colonization, leading to a number of Clans holding territory on the world. The majority of the colonized lands went to [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] and [[Clan Steel Viper]], a fifth of the planet going to [[Clan Star Adder]]. The remaining Clans settled for smaller remaining portions of the planet. With a dense population, this led to a number of inter-Clan conflicts for resources.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of the Kerensky'', p. 108: Initial colonization and following conflict between neighboring Clans</ref> Marshall was colonized by the Clans by the [[twenty-ninth century]]. Its Terran-like atmosphere and ecology made it a popular site for colonization, leading to a number of Clans holding territory on the world. The majority of the colonized lands went to [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] and [[Clan Steel Viper]], a fifth of the planet going to [[Clan Star Adder]]. The remaining Clans settled for smaller remaining portions of the planet. With a dense population, this led to a number of inter-Clan conflicts for resources.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of the Kerensky'', p. 108: Initial colonization and following conflict between neighboring Clans</ref> Line 92:
Line 99: The Second Falcon Velites returned later in 3069 and issued another ''batchall'', this time for the entire Steel Viper enclave on Marshall. The Viper Galaxy Commander bid the [[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]] in defense of the Clan's holdings. Though the Vipers appeared to have the advantage, especially after [[Star Colonel]] [[Allen Dumont]] killed the Velites' Star Colonel [[Dien]], the Falcons broke their bid and decimated the surviving Vipers with an artillery strike. The surviving Steel Viper forces, barely a [[Trinary]] of [[OmniMech]]s and battle armor, were offered ''[[hegira]]'' or [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilation]]. The Vipers lifted off world, conceding their holdings to Clan Jade Falcon.<ref name=WoR41/><ref name=WoR45/> The Second Falcon Velites returned later in 3069 and issued another ''batchall'', this time for the entire Steel Viper enclave on Marshall. The Viper Galaxy Commander bid the [[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]] in defense of the Clan's holdings. Though the Vipers appeared to have the advantage, especially after [[Star Colonel]] [[Allen Dumont]] killed the Velites' Star Colonel [[Dien]], the Falcons broke their bid and decimated the surviving Vipers with an artillery strike. The surviving Steel Viper forces, barely a [[Trinary]] of [[OmniMech]]s and battle armor, were offered ''[[hegira]]'' or [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilation]]. The Vipers lifted off world, conceding their holdings to Clan Jade Falcon.<ref name=WoR41/><ref name=WoR45/> − On 5 November 3069, the matter of the Falcon tactics was brought before the Clan [[Grand Council]], but with the added allegation that contact with the [[Inner Sphere]] had tainted Clan Jade Falcon. The Council did not vote successfully to censure, Annihilate, or [[Trial of Absorption|Absorb]] the Jade Falcons, leading Clan Steel Viper to retaliate on its own. 36 hours later, Clan Steel Viper jumped into almost every Jade Falcon colony system, including [[Barcella]], [[Eden]], [[Gatekeeper]], [[Glory (system)|Glory]], [[Huntress]], [[Ironhold]], Marshall, and [[Tokasha]]. On Marshall, the Second Falcon Velites faced all of Beta Galaxy without ''batchall'' or ''[[zellbrigen]]''. The Cluster was annihilated.<ref name=WoRER/><ref name=WoRVS/><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 46: "Declaration of Honor"</ref> + On 5 November 3069, the matter of the Falcon tactics was brought before the Clan [[Grand Council]], but with the added allegation that contact with the [[Inner Sphere]] had tainted Clan Jade Falcon. The Council did not vote successfully to censure, Annihilate, or [[Trial of Absorption|Absorb]] the Jade Falcons, leading Clan Steel Viper to retaliate on its own. 36 hours later, Clan Steel Viper jumped into almost every Jade Falcon colony system, including [[Barcella]], [[Eden]], [[Gatekeeper]], [[Glory]], [[Huntress]], [[Ironhold]], Marshall, and [[Tokasha]]. On Marshall, the Second Falcon Velites faced all of Beta Galaxy without ''batchall'' or ''[[zellbrigen]]''. The Cluster was annihilated.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 46: "Declaration of Honor"</ref><ref name=WoRER/><ref name=WoRVS/> =====Society Mobilization===== =====Society Mobilization===== − In the aftermath of [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omicron Galaxy]] December [[3071]] raid on The Founders' [[Blood Temple]], a short period of unrest engulfed most of Clan space. Homeworld Clans, led by [[ilKhan]] [[Brett Andrews]] of [[Clan Steel Viper]], whose Clan had been expelled from the [[Inner Sphere]] several years earlier, began targeting Clans with an active Inner Sphere realm or [[occupation zone]]. While not all Homeworld Clans conducted these actions—Clans [[Clan Coyote|Coyote]] and [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpion]] largely refrained—those that did resorted to a combination of wanton violence, raids, [[Trial of Reaving|Trials of Reaving]], and [[Trial of Abjuration|Trials of Abjuration]], all either condoned or directly sanctioned by ilKhan Andrews. The targets of these Trials were not only the warriors of Invading Clans, but often lower castes, too. Andrews also ordered the destruction of the Homeworlds' Deep Space [[Hyperpulse Generator|HPGs]] in order to prevent news of the targeted Trials reaching the Inner Sphere.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 78–83</ref> + In the aftermath of [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omicron Galaxy]] December [[3071]] raid on The Founders' [[Blood Temple]], a short period of unrest engulfed most of Clan space. Homeworld Clans, led by [[ilKhan]] [[Brett Andrews]] of [[Clan Steel Viper]], whose Clan had been expelled from the [[Inner Sphere]] several years earlier, began targeting Clans with an active Inner Sphere realm or [[occupation zone]]. While not all Homeworld Clans conducted these actions — Clans [[Clan Coyote|Coyote]] and [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpion]] largely refrained — those that did resorted to a combination of wanton violence, raids, [[Trial of Reaving|Trials of Reaving]], and [[Trial of Abjuration|Trials of Abjuration]], all either condoned or directly sanctioned by ilKhan Andrews. The targets of these Trials were not only the warriors of Invading Clans, but often lower castes, too. Andrews also ordered the destruction of the Homeworlds' Deep Space [[Hyperpulse Generator|HPGs]] in order to prevent news of the targeted Trials reaching the Inner Sphere.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 78–83</ref> Displeased with recent events, Clan Coyote had been posting Clusters to several colonies, including Marshall and [[Grants Station]], in preparation for massive new offensives as early as August 3071.<ref name=WoRVanished/> In response to this escalation of violence, Clan Coyote called a [[Clan Council]] with its Scientist Caste present.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 85: "End of an Era"</ref> Clan Coyote had been heavily influenced by its Scientist Caste, possibly since the aftermath of [[Operation: KLONDIKE]].<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', pp. 67–68: "Celebration Day"</ref> Unknown to most Clans, the emboldened Scientist Caste had become the strongest element in a heretofore unknown faction called [[The Society]].<ref>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 32–33</ref> Shocked by the Abjuration of Clan Wolf and the violence inflicted upon its lower castes, Clan Coyote's Warriors and its Scientist Caste decided to mobilize, beginning in early [[3072]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 92: "Decisions in the Dark"</ref> The Society deployed new, technologically sophisticated weapons, but their involvement was not limited to military deployment. Society operatives apparently caused a widespread HPG blackout beginning in February, JumpShip drive failures and misjumps, targeted [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilations]], deployment of weaponized viruses, and a propaganda campaign urging a lower-caste revolt on [[Strana Mechty]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 93–114</ref> Displeased with recent events, Clan Coyote had been posting Clusters to several colonies, including Marshall and [[Grants Station]], in preparation for massive new offensives as early as August 3071.<ref name=WoRVanished/> In response to this escalation of violence, Clan Coyote called a [[Clan Council]] with its Scientist Caste present.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 85: "End of an Era"</ref> Clan Coyote had been heavily influenced by its Scientist Caste, possibly since the aftermath of [[Operation: KLONDIKE]].<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', pp. 67–68: "Celebration Day"</ref> Unknown to most Clans, the emboldened Scientist Caste had become the strongest element in a heretofore unknown faction called [[The Society]].<ref>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 32–33</ref> Shocked by the Abjuration of Clan Wolf and the violence inflicted upon its lower castes, Clan Coyote's Warriors and its Scientist Caste decided to mobilize, beginning in early [[3072]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 92: "Decisions in the Dark"</ref> The Society deployed new, technologically sophisticated weapons, but their involvement was not limited to military deployment. Society operatives apparently caused a widespread HPG blackout beginning in February, JumpShip drive failures and misjumps, targeted [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilations]], deployment of weaponized viruses, and a propaganda campaign urging a lower-caste revolt on [[Strana Mechty]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 93–114</ref> − Each Clan faced different threats. Clan Coyote, [[Dark Caste]], and Society forces overwhelmingly targeted Clan Steel Viper targets on Marshall in early 3072, largely ignoring Clans Goliath Scorpion and [[Clan Fire Mandrill|Fire Mandrill]]. Clan Coyote then redeployed their Clusters, moving elements of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Coyote)|Epsilon Galaxy]] to [[Babylon]], abandoning the planet to the Dark Caste and Society.<ref name=WoR94/> [[Clan Star Adder]] lost all communication around this time.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 104: "The Fall of York"</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 109: "Communication Breakdown"</ref> In response to Dark Caste losses, Clan Goliath Scorpion quietly withdrew its forces from Marshall.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 124</ref> [[Clan Ice Hellion]]'s Marshall enclave was penetrated by the Dark Caste and The Society, but maintained the appearance of an Ice Hellion enclave, though they ceased contact with their Clan. Without word from Marshall (or, for that matter, almost any of their colonies), Ice Hellion leadership decided to abandon their possessions and fortify [[Hector (system)|Hector]]. Clan Fire Mandrill's enclave was apparently largely ignored, leaving the [[301st Firebrand (Clan Fire Mandrill)|301st Firebrand Cluster]] at nearly full strength. However, when the 301st deployed and attempted Trials of Possession for the former Ice Hellion cities of Immesha and Ommesha in early December 3072, Dark Caste [[Sept]]s defeated the Mandrills, taking them as [[Bondsman|bondsmen]]. The Dark Caste then took the remaining Fire Mandrill enclaves. All bondsmen were allowed to join the Dark Caste; their near-universal refusal sealed their fate, and all [[trueborn]] Fire Mandrills were given to the Society for experimental testing.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 109–111: "The Hellion Fades"</ref> + Each Clan faced different threats. Clan Coyote, [[Dark Caste]], and Society forces overwhelmingly targeted Clan Steel Viper targets on Marshall in early 3072, largely ignoring Clans Goliath Scorpion and [[Clan Fire Mandrill|Fire Mandrill]]. Clan Coyote then redeployed their Clusters, moving elements of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Coyote)|Epsilon Galaxy]] to [[Babylon]], abandoning the planet to the Dark Caste and Society.<ref name=WoR94/> [[Clan Star Adder]] lost all communication around this time.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 104: "The Fall of York"</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 109: "Communication Breakdown"</ref> In response to Dark Caste losses, Clan Goliath Scorpion quietly withdrew its forces from Marshall.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 124</ref> [[Clan Ice Hellion]]'s Marshall enclave was penetrated by the Dark Caste and The Society, but maintained the appearance of an Ice Hellion enclave, though they ceased contact with their Clan. Without word from Marshall (or, for that matter, almost any of their colonies), Ice Hellion leadership decided to abandon their possessions and fortify [[Hector]]. Clan Fire Mandrill's enclave was apparently largely ignored, leaving the [[301st Firebrand (Clan Fire Mandrill)|301st Firebrand Cluster]] at nearly full strength. However, when the 301st deployed and attempted Trials of Possession for the former Ice Hellion cities of Immesha and Ommesha in early December 3072, Dark Caste [[Sept]]s defeated the Mandrills, taking them as [[Bondsman|bondsmen]]. The Dark Caste then took the remaining Fire Mandrill enclaves. All bondsmen were allowed to join the Dark Caste; their near-universal refusal sealed their fate, and all [[trueborn]] Fire Mandrills were given to the Society for experimental testing.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 109–111: "The Hellion Fades"</ref> Finished with Marshall by early [[3073]], the surface of the planet was bombarded from orbit by the Dark Caste. Most production complexes on the planet, including the largest [[fusion engine]] factory in Clan Space, were destroyed. The bombardment also caused the collapse of the ecosystem, resulting in widespread crop failures. The surviving lower-caste inhabitants of Marshall, primarily former Ice Hellions, were left to starve. Several months later in June 3073, ilKhan Brett Andrews' Steel Vipers discovered the fate of Marshall while leading a relief task force. He also discovered and rescued a small Steel Viper enclave that was discovered intact. The remaining survivors were left to fend for themselves.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 117: "Infestation"</ref> Finished with Marshall by early [[3073]], the surface of the planet was bombarded from orbit by the Dark Caste. Most production complexes on the planet, including the largest [[fusion engine]] factory in Clan Space, were destroyed. The bombardment also caused the collapse of the ecosystem, resulting in widespread crop failures. The surviving lower-caste inhabitants of Marshall, primarily former Ice Hellions, were left to starve. Several months later in June 3073, ilKhan Brett Andrews' Steel Vipers discovered the fate of Marshall while leading a relief task force. He also discovered and rescued a small Steel Viper enclave that was discovered intact. The remaining survivors were left to fend for themselves.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 117: "Infestation"</ref> ===Military Deployment=== ===Military Deployment=== − {{columns-start|num=3}} ====3059==== ====3059==== * [[Sixty-first Firestorm (Clan Fire Mandrill)]]<ref name=FMCRC149>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 149: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> * [[Sixty-first Firestorm (Clan Fire Mandrill)]]<ref name=FMCRC149>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 149: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> Line 115:
Line 121: * [[460th Adder Sentinels (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC156>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 156: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> * [[460th Adder Sentinels (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC156>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 156: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> * [[1008th Adder Sentinels (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC156/> * [[1008th Adder Sentinels (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC156/> − {{column}}+ ====3061==== ====3061==== <u>Clan Goliath Scorpion </u> <u>Clan Goliath Scorpion </u> Line 125:
Line 131: <u>Clan Steel Viper</u> <u>Clan Steel Viper</u> − :* [[Seventeenth Viper Regulars (Clan Steel Viper)|Seventeenth Viper Regulars]]<ref name=FMWC166>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 166: "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref> + :* [[Seventeenth Viper Regulars (Clan Steel Viper)|17th Viper Regulars]]<ref name=FMWC166>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 166: "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref> :* [[131st Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|131st Phalanx]]<ref name=FMWC166/> :* [[131st Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|131st Phalanx]]<ref name=FMWC166/> − {{column}}+ ====3067==== ====3067==== *[[Second Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Velites]]<ref name=FMU72+73>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 72–73</ref> *[[Second Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Velites]]<ref name=FMU72+73>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 72–73</ref> − {{columns-end}} ===Geography=== ===Geography=== − [[File:Marshall World Map.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Marshall World Map]] Marshall is composed of six continents, though two are mostly covered by the polar ice caps. Though the planet is similar to [[Terra]] in some ways, much of the land is wasteland.<ref name=WOK108/> Because of this, the population was squeezed into several quarters, while a few dedicated areas serve as dueling grounds. The planet is noted for being similar to [[Terra]] when it was in its early stages of development. Marshall is composed of six continents, though two are mostly covered by the polar ice caps. Though the planet is similar to [[Terra]] in some ways, much of the land is wasteland.<ref name=WOK108/> Because of this, the population was squeezed into several quarters, while a few dedicated areas serve as dueling grounds. The planet is noted for being similar to [[Terra]] when it was in its early stages of development. − ===Planetary Locations=== + === Planetary Locations === * Immesha: city<ref name=WoR110>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 110: "The Hellion Fades"</ref> * Immesha: city<ref name=WoR110>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 110: "The Hellion Fades"</ref> * Ommesha: city<ref name=WoR110/> * Ommesha: city<ref name=WoR110/> Line 145:
Line 149: * [[Marshall Orbital Yards]] * [[Marshall Orbital Yards]] − -------------------------------------+ {{InfoBoxPlanetStandard − ==Xian== − {{InfoBoxPlanet | image = | image = + | caption = + | imagewidth = | name = Xian | name = Xian − | othernames = | position = Outermost | position = Outermost | distance = | distance = | moons = At least one (Diamondstar) | moons = At least one (Diamondstar) + | day = | gravity = | gravity = | pressure = | pressure = Line 159:
Line 163: | water = | water = | life = None | life = None − | continents = + | date = − | colonized = + | year = − | demonym = − | language = − | religion = − | population = | ruler = | ruler = − | political = − | commander = | capital = | capital = + | population = + | USIIR = | hpg = | hpg = − | hpgrep = }} }} − The Marshall system had a gas giant named Xian. Its moon, Diamondstar, had an ecosystem with a breathable atmosphere and scrub flora. The moon was held by the Steel Vipers until [[3042]]. Clan Jade Falcon claimed it for themselves, after years of scientists studying the moon's lifeforms and having a keen interest in its mineral wealth.<ref name=WOK108/> − ==Image gallery== + ==Xian== − <gallery>+ The Marshall system had a gas giant named Xian; its moon, Diamondstar, had an ecosystem with a breathable atmosphere and scrub flora. The moon was held by the Steel Vipers until [[3042]]. Clan Jade Falcon claimed it for themselves, after years of scientists studying the moon's lifeforms and having a keen interest in its mineral wealth.<ref name=WOK108/> − Marshall World Map.jpg|Marshall World Map − </gallery> − − ==Notes== − * According to a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2019/07/21/original-map-of-clanspace-a-bit-of-battletech-history/ blog posting] by author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]], back when he created the first map of Clan space (for the 1991 ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'') he named the Marshall system after a small town in Michigan. − * The orbital planet image of Marshall in ''[[BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction]]'' is the same as that as used for [[Rockland]].+ [[File:Marshall World Map.jpg|right|350px]] − ==Map Gallery== + == Map Gallery == <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> − ==Nearby Systems== + == Nearby Systems == <!-- NOTE: This table is automatically generated by BattleTechWiki:Project_Planets/Mapping, and any edits to this section may be overwritten at any time by a bot --> <!-- NOTE: This table is automatically generated by BattleTechWiki:Project_Planets/Mapping, and any edits to this section may be overwritten at any time by a bot --> {|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;" {|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;" Line 238:
Line 231: |- |- |} |} + + ==Notes== + * According to a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2019/07/21/original-map-of-clanspace-a-bit-of-battletech-history/ blog posting] by author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]], back when he created the first map of Clan space (for the 1991 ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'') he named the Marshall system after a small town in Michigan. + + * The orbital planet image of Marshall in ''[[BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction]]'' is the same as that as used for [[Rockland]]. ==References== ==References== Line 243:
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| + | '''Marshall''' is a planet in the center of the [[Kerensky Cluster]] region of [[Clan]] space.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 114</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Era Specific Data=== | ||
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| + | * Population: 17,600,000 | ||
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| + | * Recharging Station: Zenith | ||
| + | * Socio-Industrial Levels: A-C-B-C-B | ||
| + | * Population: 17,600,000 | ||
| + | * [[HPG]] Class Type (Clan): A | ||
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| + | ===History=== | ||
====Colonization==== | ====Colonization==== | ||
Marshall was colonized by the Clans by the [[twenty-ninth century]]. Its Terran-like atmosphere and ecology made it a popular site for colonization, leading to a number of Clans holding territory on the world. The majority of the colonized lands went to [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] and [[Clan Steel Viper]], a fifth of the planet going to [[Clan Star Adder]]. The remaining Clans settled for smaller remaining portions of the planet. With a dense population, this led to a number of inter-Clan conflicts for resources.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of the Kerensky'', p. 108: Initial colonization and following conflict between neighboring Clans</ref> | Marshall was colonized by the Clans by the [[twenty-ninth century]]. Its Terran-like atmosphere and ecology made it a popular site for colonization, leading to a number of Clans holding territory on the world. The majority of the colonized lands went to [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] and [[Clan Steel Viper]], a fifth of the planet going to [[Clan Star Adder]]. The remaining Clans settled for smaller remaining portions of the planet. With a dense population, this led to a number of inter-Clan conflicts for resources.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of the Kerensky'', p. 108: Initial colonization and following conflict between neighboring Clans</ref> | ||
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The Second Falcon Velites returned later in 3069 and issued another ''batchall'', this time for the entire Steel Viper enclave on Marshall. The Viper Galaxy Commander bid the [[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]] in defense of the Clan's holdings. Though the Vipers appeared to have the advantage, especially after [[Star Colonel]] [[Allen Dumont]] killed the Velites' Star Colonel [[Dien]], the Falcons broke their bid and decimated the surviving Vipers with an artillery strike. The surviving Steel Viper forces, barely a [[Trinary]] of [[OmniMech]]s and battle armor, were offered ''[[hegira]]'' or [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilation]]. The Vipers lifted off world, conceding their holdings to Clan Jade Falcon.<ref name=WoR41/><ref name=WoR45/> | The Second Falcon Velites returned later in 3069 and issued another ''batchall'', this time for the entire Steel Viper enclave on Marshall. The Viper Galaxy Commander bid the [[Viper Fusiliers (Clan Steel Viper)|Viper Fusiliers]] in defense of the Clan's holdings. Though the Vipers appeared to have the advantage, especially after [[Star Colonel]] [[Allen Dumont]] killed the Velites' Star Colonel [[Dien]], the Falcons broke their bid and decimated the surviving Vipers with an artillery strike. The surviving Steel Viper forces, barely a [[Trinary]] of [[OmniMech]]s and battle armor, were offered ''[[hegira]]'' or [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilation]]. The Vipers lifted off world, conceding their holdings to Clan Jade Falcon.<ref name=WoR41/><ref name=WoR45/> | ||
| − | On 5 November 3069, the matter of the Falcon tactics was brought before the Clan [[Grand Council]], but with the added allegation that contact with the [[Inner Sphere]] had tainted Clan Jade Falcon. The Council did not vote successfully to censure, Annihilate, or [[Trial of Absorption|Absorb]] the Jade Falcons, leading Clan Steel Viper to retaliate on its own. 36 hours later, Clan Steel Viper jumped into almost every Jade Falcon colony system, including [[Barcella]], [[Eden]], [[Gatekeeper]], [[ | + | On 5 November 3069, the matter of the Falcon tactics was brought before the Clan [[Grand Council]], but with the added allegation that contact with the [[Inner Sphere]] had tainted Clan Jade Falcon. The Council did not vote successfully to censure, Annihilate, or [[Trial of Absorption|Absorb]] the Jade Falcons, leading Clan Steel Viper to retaliate on its own. 36 hours later, Clan Steel Viper jumped into almost every Jade Falcon colony system, including [[Barcella]], [[Eden]], [[Gatekeeper]], [[Glory]], [[Huntress]], [[Ironhold]], Marshall, and [[Tokasha]]. On Marshall, the Second Falcon Velites faced all of Beta Galaxy without ''batchall'' or ''[[zellbrigen]]''. The Cluster was annihilated.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 46: "Declaration of Honor"</ref><ref name=WoRER/><ref name=WoRVS/> |
=====Society Mobilization===== | =====Society Mobilization===== | ||
| − | In the aftermath of [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omicron Galaxy]] December [[3071]] raid on The Founders' [[Blood Temple]], a short period of unrest engulfed most of Clan space. Homeworld Clans, led by [[ilKhan]] [[Brett Andrews]] of [[Clan Steel Viper]], whose Clan had been expelled from the [[Inner Sphere]] several years earlier, began targeting Clans with an active Inner Sphere realm or [[occupation zone]]. While not all Homeworld Clans conducted these | + | In the aftermath of [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omicron Galaxy]] December [[3071]] raid on The Founders' [[Blood Temple]], a short period of unrest engulfed most of Clan space. Homeworld Clans, led by [[ilKhan]] [[Brett Andrews]] of [[Clan Steel Viper]], whose Clan had been expelled from the [[Inner Sphere]] several years earlier, began targeting Clans with an active Inner Sphere realm or [[occupation zone]]. While not all Homeworld Clans conducted these actions — Clans [[Clan Coyote|Coyote]] and [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpion]] largely refrained — those that did resorted to a combination of wanton violence, raids, [[Trial of Reaving|Trials of Reaving]], and [[Trial of Abjuration|Trials of Abjuration]], all either condoned or directly sanctioned by ilKhan Andrews. The targets of these Trials were not only the warriors of Invading Clans, but often lower castes, too. Andrews also ordered the destruction of the Homeworlds' Deep Space [[Hyperpulse Generator|HPGs]] in order to prevent news of the targeted Trials reaching the Inner Sphere.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 78–83</ref> |
Displeased with recent events, Clan Coyote had been posting Clusters to several colonies, including Marshall and [[Grants Station]], in preparation for massive new offensives as early as August 3071.<ref name=WoRVanished/> In response to this escalation of violence, Clan Coyote called a [[Clan Council]] with its Scientist Caste present.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 85: "End of an Era"</ref> Clan Coyote had been heavily influenced by its Scientist Caste, possibly since the aftermath of [[Operation: KLONDIKE]].<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', pp. 67–68: "Celebration Day"</ref> Unknown to most Clans, the emboldened Scientist Caste had become the strongest element in a heretofore unknown faction called [[The Society]].<ref>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 32–33</ref> Shocked by the Abjuration of Clan Wolf and the violence inflicted upon its lower castes, Clan Coyote's Warriors and its Scientist Caste decided to mobilize, beginning in early [[3072]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 92: "Decisions in the Dark"</ref> The Society deployed new, technologically sophisticated weapons, but their involvement was not limited to military deployment. Society operatives apparently caused a widespread HPG blackout beginning in February, JumpShip drive failures and misjumps, targeted [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilations]], deployment of weaponized viruses, and a propaganda campaign urging a lower-caste revolt on [[Strana Mechty]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 93–114</ref> | Displeased with recent events, Clan Coyote had been posting Clusters to several colonies, including Marshall and [[Grants Station]], in preparation for massive new offensives as early as August 3071.<ref name=WoRVanished/> In response to this escalation of violence, Clan Coyote called a [[Clan Council]] with its Scientist Caste present.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 85: "End of an Era"</ref> Clan Coyote had been heavily influenced by its Scientist Caste, possibly since the aftermath of [[Operation: KLONDIKE]].<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', pp. 67–68: "Celebration Day"</ref> Unknown to most Clans, the emboldened Scientist Caste had become the strongest element in a heretofore unknown faction called [[The Society]].<ref>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', pp. 32–33</ref> Shocked by the Abjuration of Clan Wolf and the violence inflicted upon its lower castes, Clan Coyote's Warriors and its Scientist Caste decided to mobilize, beginning in early [[3072]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 92: "Decisions in the Dark"</ref> The Society deployed new, technologically sophisticated weapons, but their involvement was not limited to military deployment. Society operatives apparently caused a widespread HPG blackout beginning in February, JumpShip drive failures and misjumps, targeted [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilations]], deployment of weaponized viruses, and a propaganda campaign urging a lower-caste revolt on [[Strana Mechty]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 93–114</ref> | ||
| − | Each Clan faced different threats. Clan Coyote, [[Dark Caste]], and Society forces overwhelmingly targeted Clan Steel Viper targets on Marshall in early 3072, largely ignoring Clans Goliath Scorpion and [[Clan Fire Mandrill|Fire Mandrill]]. Clan Coyote then redeployed their Clusters, moving elements of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Coyote)|Epsilon Galaxy]] to [[Babylon]], abandoning the planet to the Dark Caste and Society.<ref name=WoR94/> [[Clan Star Adder]] lost all communication around this time.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 104: "The Fall of York"</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 109: "Communication Breakdown"</ref> In response to Dark Caste losses, Clan Goliath Scorpion quietly withdrew its forces from Marshall.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 124</ref> [[Clan Ice Hellion]]'s Marshall enclave was penetrated by the Dark Caste and The Society, but maintained the appearance of an Ice Hellion enclave, though they ceased contact with their Clan. Without word from Marshall (or, for that matter, almost any of their colonies), Ice Hellion leadership decided to abandon their possessions and fortify [[ | + | Each Clan faced different threats. Clan Coyote, [[Dark Caste]], and Society forces overwhelmingly targeted Clan Steel Viper targets on Marshall in early 3072, largely ignoring Clans Goliath Scorpion and [[Clan Fire Mandrill|Fire Mandrill]]. Clan Coyote then redeployed their Clusters, moving elements of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Coyote)|Epsilon Galaxy]] to [[Babylon]], abandoning the planet to the Dark Caste and Society.<ref name=WoR94/> [[Clan Star Adder]] lost all communication around this time.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 104: "The Fall of York"</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 109: "Communication Breakdown"</ref> In response to Dark Caste losses, Clan Goliath Scorpion quietly withdrew its forces from Marshall.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 124</ref> [[Clan Ice Hellion]]'s Marshall enclave was penetrated by the Dark Caste and The Society, but maintained the appearance of an Ice Hellion enclave, though they ceased contact with their Clan. Without word from Marshall (or, for that matter, almost any of their colonies), Ice Hellion leadership decided to abandon their possessions and fortify [[Hector]]. Clan Fire Mandrill's enclave was apparently largely ignored, leaving the [[301st Firebrand (Clan Fire Mandrill)|301st Firebrand Cluster]] at nearly full strength. However, when the 301st deployed and attempted Trials of Possession for the former Ice Hellion cities of Immesha and Ommesha in early December 3072, Dark Caste [[Sept]]s defeated the Mandrills, taking them as [[Bondsman|bondsmen]]. The Dark Caste then took the remaining Fire Mandrill enclaves. All bondsmen were allowed to join the Dark Caste; their near-universal refusal sealed their fate, and all [[trueborn]] Fire Mandrills were given to the Society for experimental testing.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 109–111: "The Hellion Fades"</ref> |
Finished with Marshall by early [[3073]], the surface of the planet was bombarded from orbit by the Dark Caste. Most production complexes on the planet, including the largest [[fusion engine]] factory in Clan Space, were destroyed. The bombardment also caused the collapse of the ecosystem, resulting in widespread crop failures. The surviving lower-caste inhabitants of Marshall, primarily former Ice Hellions, were left to starve. Several months later in June 3073, ilKhan Brett Andrews' Steel Vipers discovered the fate of Marshall while leading a relief task force. He also discovered and rescued a small Steel Viper enclave that was discovered intact. The remaining survivors were left to fend for themselves.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 117: "Infestation"</ref> | Finished with Marshall by early [[3073]], the surface of the planet was bombarded from orbit by the Dark Caste. Most production complexes on the planet, including the largest [[fusion engine]] factory in Clan Space, were destroyed. The bombardment also caused the collapse of the ecosystem, resulting in widespread crop failures. The surviving lower-caste inhabitants of Marshall, primarily former Ice Hellions, were left to starve. Several months later in June 3073, ilKhan Brett Andrews' Steel Vipers discovered the fate of Marshall while leading a relief task force. He also discovered and rescued a small Steel Viper enclave that was discovered intact. The remaining survivors were left to fend for themselves.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 117: "Infestation"</ref> | ||
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* [[Sixty-first Firestorm (Clan Fire Mandrill)]]<ref name=FMCRC149>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 149: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> | * [[Sixty-first Firestorm (Clan Fire Mandrill)]]<ref name=FMCRC149>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 149: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
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* [[460th Adder Sentinels (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC156>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 156: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> | * [[460th Adder Sentinels (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC156>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 156: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
* [[1008th Adder Sentinels (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC156/> | * [[1008th Adder Sentinels (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC156/> | ||
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*[[Second Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Velites]]<ref name=FMU72+73>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 72–73</ref> | *[[Second Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Velites]]<ref name=FMU72+73>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 72–73</ref> | ||
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Marshall is composed of six continents, though two are mostly covered by the polar ice caps. Though the planet is similar to [[Terra]] in some ways, much of the land is wasteland.<ref name=WOK108/> Because of this, the population was squeezed into several quarters, while a few dedicated areas serve as dueling grounds. The planet is noted for being similar to [[Terra]] when it was in its early stages of development. | Marshall is composed of six continents, though two are mostly covered by the polar ice caps. Though the planet is similar to [[Terra]] in some ways, much of the land is wasteland.<ref name=WOK108/> Because of this, the population was squeezed into several quarters, while a few dedicated areas serve as dueling grounds. The planet is noted for being similar to [[Terra]] when it was in its early stages of development. | ||
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* Immesha: city<ref name=WoR110>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 110: "The Hellion Fades"</ref> | * Immesha: city<ref name=WoR110>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 110: "The Hellion Fades"</ref> | ||
* Ommesha: city<ref name=WoR110/> | * Ommesha: city<ref name=WoR110/> | ||
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| − | + | The Marshall system had a gas giant named Xian; its moon, Diamondstar, had an ecosystem with a breathable atmosphere and scrub flora. The moon was held by the Steel Vipers until [[3042]]. Clan Jade Falcon claimed it for themselves, after years of scientists studying the moon's lifeforms and having a keen interest in its mineral wealth.<ref name=WOK108/> | |
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| + | * According to a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2019/07/21/original-map-of-clanspace-a-bit-of-battletech-history/ blog posting] by author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]], back when he created the first map of Clan space (for the 1991 ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'') he named the Marshall system after a small town in Michigan. | ||
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* ''[[BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction]]'' | * ''[[BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]'' | * ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]'' | ||
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