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'''Marshall''' is a system in the center of the [[Kerensky Cluster]] region of [[Clan]] space.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 114</ref>
  
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* [[3062]] - Clan Steel Viper/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Star Adder/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ice Hellion<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 114</ref>
 
* [[3062]] - Clan Steel Viper/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Star Adder/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ice Hellion<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 114</ref>
 
* [[3067]] - Clan Steel Viper (18%), Clan Goliath Scorpion (36%), Clan Jade Falcon (4%), Clan Star Adder (15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (15%), Clan Ice Hellion (12%)<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 39</ref>
 
* [[3067]] - Clan Steel Viper (18%), Clan Goliath Scorpion (36%), Clan Jade Falcon (4%), Clan Star Adder (15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (15%), Clan Ice Hellion (12%)<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 39</ref>
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* late [[3067]] - Clan Steel Viper (18%), Clan Goliath Scorpion (36%), Clan Jade Falcon (<4%), Clan Star Adder (>15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (15%), Clan Ice Hellion (12%)<ref name=Patience>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 16, "Adder Patience"</ref>
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* late [[3067]] - Clan Steel Viper (18%), Clan Goliath Scorpion (36%), Clan Jade Falcon (<4%), Clan Star Adder (>15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (15%), Clan Ice Hellion (12%)<ref name=Patience>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 16: "Adder Patience"</ref>
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* late [[3069]] - Clan Goliath Scorpion (~36%), Clan Jade Falcon (~22%), Clan Star Adder (~15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), Clan Ice Hellion (~12%)<ref name=WoR41>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 41</ref><ref name=WoR45>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 45, "Viper and Falcon"</ref>
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* late [[3069]] - Clan Goliath Scorpion (~36%), Clan Jade Falcon (~22%), Clan Star Adder (~15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), Clan Ice Hellion (~12%)<ref name=WoR41>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 41</ref><ref name=WoR45>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 45: "Viper and Falcon"</ref>
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* 8 Nov [[3069]] - Clan Goliath Scorpion (~36%), Clan Steel Viper (~22%), Clan Star Adder (~15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), Clan Ice Hellion (~12%)<ref name=WoRER>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 46-48, "Exodus Requiem"</ref><ref name=WoRVS>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 47, "The Viper Strikes"</ref>
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* 8 Nov [[3069]] - Clan Goliath Scorpion (~36%), Clan Steel Viper (~22%), Clan Star Adder (~15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), Clan Ice Hellion (~12%)<ref name=WoRER>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 46–48: "Exodus Requiem"</ref><ref name=WoRVS>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 47: "The Viper Strikes"</ref>
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* Aug [[3071]] - Clan Goliath Scorpion (~36%), Clan Steel Viper (~22%), Clan Star Adder (~15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), Clan Ice Hellion (~12%), [[Clan Coyote]] (unknown %)<ref name=WoRER>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 46-48, "Exodus Requiem"</ref><ref name=WoRVS>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 47, "The Viper Strikes"</ref><ref name=WoRVanished>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 70, "The Vanished"</ref>
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* Aug [[3071]] - Clan Goliath Scorpion (~36%), Clan Steel Viper (~22%), Clan Star Adder (~15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), Clan Ice Hellion (~12%), [[Clan Coyote]] (unknown %)<ref name=WoRER>''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 46–48: "Exodus Requiem"</ref><ref name=WoRVS>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 47: "The Viper Strikes"</ref><ref name=WoRVanished>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 70: "The Vanished"</ref>
 
* Feb [[3071]] - Clan Goliath Scorpion, Clan Steel Viper, Clan Star Adder, Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), [[The Society]]/[[Dark Caste]]<ref name=WoR94>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 94</ref>
 
* Feb [[3071]] - Clan Goliath Scorpion, Clan Steel Viper, Clan Star Adder, Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), [[The Society]]/[[Dark Caste]]<ref name=WoR94>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 94</ref>
 
* 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>
  
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==Marshall III==
 
==Marshall III==
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'''Marshall''' is a system and 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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===History===
 
 
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Marshall was colonized by the Clans by the [[29th 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. Majority of the colonized lands had gone to [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Clan Goliath Scorpions]] and [[Clan Steel Viper|Steel Vipers]], fifth of the planet going to the [[Clan Star Adder]]. The remaining Clans had settled for small remaining portions of the planet. With dense population between rival Clans, this lead to 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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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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In [[2844]], [[Clan Mongoose]] assaulted [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adder's]] Marshall enclave.  [[Star Colonel]] [[Miguel Riley]] and his [[Cluster]] of Mongoose warriors would conduct a campaign of scorched earth, destroying every bit of infrastructure they happened across.  After the last garrison units fell to the invaders, the Star Adder civilians took up arms against the Mongoose warriors to protect their homes.  Angered by this act of resistance from nonwarrior castes, the Mongoose commander ordered his troops to kill every colonist.  Outraged by this act, the Star Adders' [[saKhan]] [[Dembe N'Buta]] tracked the Cluster to the Mongoose enclave on [[Tokasha]].  There he and the [[Quasar Keshik (Clan Star Adder)|Quasar Keshik]] attacked with fury, killing or capturing all of the Mongoose warriors involved in this unClan-like act of aggression. He then claimed the colony and its entire population, before having them transported back to Marshall to repopulate their colony with the former Mongoose civilians.  The Mongoose dead were buried in two mass graves on Tokasha.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of the Kerensky'', pp. 108, 111: Marshal & Tokasha profiles include Mongoose Massacre of Adder population and Adders repopulating it with Mongoose people.</ref><ref name=FM:CCp111,112>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 111–112: "Growing Up"</ref><ref name="TP:Tp3">''Turning Points: Tokasha'', pp. 3 & 6</ref>
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In [[2844]], [[Clan Mongoose]] assaulted the [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adders']] Marshall enclave.  [[Star Colonel]] [[Miguel Riley]] and his [[Cluster]] of Mongoose warriors conducted a [[Battle of Marshall (2844)|campaign]] of scorched earth, destroying every bit of infrastructure they happened across.  After the last garrison units fell to the invaders, the Star Adder civilians took up arms against the Mongoose warriors to protect their homes.  Angered by this act of resistance from nonwarrior castes, the Mongoose commander ordered his troops to kill every colonist.  Outraged by this act, Star Adder [[saKhan]] [[Dembe N'Buta]] tracked the Cluster to the Mongoose enclave on [[Tokasha]].  There he and [[Quasar Keshik (Clan Star Adder)|Quasar Keshik]] attacked with fury, killing or capturing all of the Mongoose warriors involved in this un-Clanlike act of aggression. He then claimed the colony and its entire population, before having them transported back to Marshall to repopulate the Star Adder colony with the former Mongoose civilians.  The Mongoose dead were buried in three mass graves on Tokasha.<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of the Kerensky'', pp. 108, 111: Marshall and Tokasha profiles include Mongoose Massacre of Adder population and Adders repopulating it with Mongoose people</ref><ref name=FM:CCp111,112>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 111–112: "Growing Up"</ref><ref name="TP:Tp3">''Turning Points: Tokasha'', pp. 3, 6</ref>
  
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in [[2875]], [[Clan Jade Falcon]] defeated [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] in a Trial of Possession for a factory on Marshall, which also led to the ''[[Howler]]'' forming a large segment of their second-line forces.
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In [[2875]], [[Clan Jade Falcon]] defeated [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] in a Trial of Possession for a factory on Marshall, which led to the ''[[Howler]]'' forming a large segment of their second-line forces.
  
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In [[3050]], Clan Ice Hellion targeted the only [[Clan Snow Raven]] enclave on Marshall. They landed, but the Ravens aerospace superiority inflicted massive losses on the Hellion unit. Despite this the Hellions were able to take the research station and eliminate the only holding the Ravens had on the world.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials'', p. 34</ref>
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In [[3050]], Clan Ice Hellion targeted the [[Clan Snow Raven]] enclave on Marshall. They landed, but the Raven aerospace superiority inflicted massive losses on the Hellion unit. Despite this, the Hellions were able to take the research station and eliminate the only holding the Ravens had on the world.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials'', p. 34</ref>
  
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Around [[3059]], [[Clan Jade Falcon]] challenged Clan Ice Hellion for their enclave on Marshall. The [[2nd Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Velites]] faced off against the [[7th Hector Cavaliers (Clan Hell's Horses)|Seventh Hector Cavaliers]].  The Cavaliers were initially pinned down by the Velites in a canyon of the Firth mountain range, until a Binary of ''[[Snow Fox|Snow Foxes]]'' striking at the Falcon rear created the impression of a larger force at their back.  The resultant confusion allowed the Cavaliers to turn the Falcon flank and win the Trial.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 134</ref>
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Around [[3059]], [[Clan Jade Falcon]] challenged Clan Ice Hellion for their enclave on Marshall. The [[Second Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Velites]] faced off against the [[Seventh Hector Cavaliers (Clan Hell's Horses)|Seventh Hector Cavaliers]].  The Cavaliers were initially pinned down by the Velites in a canyon of the Firth mountain range, until a Binary of ''[[Snow Fox|Snow Foxes]]'' striking at the Falcon rear created the impression of a larger force at their back.  The resultant confusion allowed the Cavaliers to turn the Falcon flank and win the Trial.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 134</ref>
  
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As of [[3062]], six different Clans each had enclaves on Marshall, leading to frequent and numerous Trials.<ref name=WOK108>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 108</ref> Civilians on the planet, so used to their enclaves changing hand, have their paperwork set up to have their Clan logos changeable for typical results of a trial.<ref>''BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction'', p. 157: Marshal brief update profile as of [[3069]]</ref>
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As of [[3062]], six different Clans had enclaves on Marshall, leading to frequent and numerous Trials.<ref name=WOK108>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 108</ref> Civilians on the planet, so used to their enclaves changing hand, have their letterhead set up to easily change Clan logos.<ref>''BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction'', p. 157: Marshall profile brief update as of [[3069]]</ref>
  
 
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Marshall stayed in equilibrium as its six Clans continued mostly undisturbed for over another year. Late in [[3068]], Clan Steel Viper commissioned [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Omicron Galaxy]], mixing [[ProtoMech]]s, [[BattleMech]]s, [[battle armor]], and [[aerospace fighter]]s, as a force designed to appear more formidable than it actually was, but sufficiently capable for head hunting, reconnaissance, and other complex missions. These [[Cluster]]s could be bid away to reduce an opposing unit's strength, or fielded to catch an adversary unaware.<ref name=WoR41/><ref name=WoR45/>
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Marshall stayed in equilibrium as its six Clans continued mostly undisturbed for over another year. Late in [[3068]], Clan Steel Viper commissioned [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Omicron Galaxy]], mixing [[ProtoMech]]s, [[BattleMech]]s, [[battle armor]], and [[aerospace fighter]]s, as a force designed to appear more formidable than it actually was, but sufficiently capable for head hunting, reconnaissance, and other complex missions. These [[Cluster]]s could be bid away to reduce an opposing unit's strength, or fielded to catch an adversary by surprise.<ref name=WoR41/><ref name=WoR45/>
  
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By February [[3069]], Clan Steel Viper had begun to deploy these new mixed Clusters in [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Beta Galaxy]] stationed on their Marshall enclaves. Another recently commissioned Cluster, the [[2nd Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|2nd Falcon Velites]], issued a ''batchall'' for Possession of a pair of facilities near Constock. [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Angelica Zalman]] bid the [[5th Rattle (Clan Steel Viper)|5th Rattle Cluster]], a new mixed-unit Cluster. The unprepared Velites quickly lost initiative and key elements when the 5th Rattle split their ProtoMech assets into three groups and flanked the Falcons. The victory won Clan Steel Viper ''isorla'' and Angelica Zalman great personal honor.<ref name=WoR41/><ref name=WoR45/>
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By February [[3069]], Clan Steel Viper had begun to deploy these new mixed Clusters in [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Steel Viper)|Beta Galaxy]] stationed in their Marshall enclaves. Another recently commissioned Cluster, the Second Falcon Velites, issued a ''batchall'' for possession of a pair of facilities near Constock. [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Angelica Zalman]] bid the [[Fifth Rattle (Clan Steel Viper)|Fifth Rattle Cluster]], a new mixed-unit Cluster. The unprepared Velites quickly lost initiative and key elements when the Fifth Rattle split their ProtoMech assets into three groups and flanked the Falcons. The victory won Clan Steel Viper ''isorla'' and Angelica Zalman great personal honor.<ref name=WoR41/><ref name=WoR45/>
  
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However, the 2nd Falcon Velites returned later in 3069 and issued another ''batchall'', this time for the entire Steel Viper enclave on Marshall. 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|hegira]]'' or [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilation]]. The Vipers lifted off world, conceding their holdings to Clan Jade Falcon.<ref name=WoR41/><ref name=WoR45/>
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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/>
  
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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 2nd Falcon Velites faced all of Beta Galaxy without ''batchall'' or ''[[Zellbrigen|zellbrigen]]''. The Cluster was Annihilated to the last Warrior.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 46, "Declaration of Honor"</ref><ref name=WoRER/><ref name=WoRVS/>
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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>
  
 
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In the aftermath of [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[Omicron Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omicron Galaxy]]'s 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|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>
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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>
  
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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 the lower castes, Clan Coyote's Warriors and its Scientist Caste decided to mobilize, to begin 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>
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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>
  
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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>
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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>
  
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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 Viper 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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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===
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* [[61st Firestorm (Clan Fire Mandrill)]]<ref name=FMCRC149>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 149: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</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>
 
* [[301st Firebrand (Clan Fire Mandrill)]]<ref name=FMCRC150>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 150: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
 
* [[301st Firebrand (Clan Fire Mandrill)]]<ref name=FMCRC150>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 150: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[3rd Hector Cavaliers (Clan Ice Hellion)]]<ref name=FMCRC152>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 152: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[Third Hector Cavaliers (Clan Ice Hellion)]]<ref name=FMCRC152>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 152: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[7th Hector Cavaliers (Clan Ice Hellion)]]<ref name=FMCRC153>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 153: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[Seventh Hector Cavaliers (Clan Ice Hellion)]]<ref name=FMCRC153>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 153: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[2nd Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)]]<ref name=FMCRC155>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 155: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[Second Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)]]<ref name=FMCRC155>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 155: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[73rd Adder Cavaliers (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC155/>
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* [[Seventy-third Adder Cavaliers (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC155/>
 
* [[133rd Hussar (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC155/>
 
* [[133rd Hussar (Clan Star Adder)]]<ref name=FMCRC155/>
 
* [[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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<u>Clan Goliath Scorpion </u>
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:* [[Twenty-third Scorpion Cuirassiers (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|23rd Scorpion Cuirassiers]]<ref name=FMWC164>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 164: "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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:* [[22nd Scorpion Uhlans (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|22nd Scorpion Uhlans]]<ref name=FMWC164/>
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:* [[11th Scorpion Dragoons (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|11th Scorpion Dragoons]]<ref name=FMWC164/>
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:* [[12th Scorpion Cuirassiers (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|12th Scorpion Cuirassiers]]<ref name=FMWC164/>
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:* [[33rd Scorpion Grenadiers (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|33rd Scorpion Grenadiers]]<ref name=FMWC164/>
  
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<u>Clan Steel Viper</u>
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* [[23rd Scorpion Cuirassiers (Clan Goliath Scorpion)]]<ref name=FMWC164>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 164: "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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:* [[Seventeenth Viper Regulars (Clan Steel Viper)|Seventeenth Viper Regulars]]<ref name=FMWC166>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 166: "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[22nd Scorpion Uhlans (Clan Goliath Scorpion)]]<ref name=FMWC164/>
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:* [[131st Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)|131st Phalanx]]<ref name=FMWC166/>
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* [[11th Scorpion Dragoons (Clan Goliath Scorpion)]]<ref name=FMWC164/>
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* [[12th Scorpion Cuirassiers (Clan Goliath Scorpion)]]<ref name=FMWC164/>
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* [[33rd Scorpion Grenadiers (Clan Goliath Scorpion)]]<ref name=FMWC164/>
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*[[Second Falcon Velites (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Velites]]<ref name=FMU72+73>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 72–73</ref>
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* [[17th Viper Regulars (Clan Steel Viper)]]<ref name=FMWC166>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 166: "Warden Clans Deployment Table"</ref>
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* [[131st Phalanx (Clan Steel Viper)]]<ref name=FMWC166/>
 
  
 
===Geography===
 
===Geography===
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[[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.
  
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* Ommesha: city<ref name=WoR110/>
 
* Ommesha: city<ref name=WoR110/>
 
* Firth mountain range<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 134</ref>
 
* Firth mountain range<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 134</ref>
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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]]''
 
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* ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]''
 
* ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
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[[Category:Systems|Marshall]]
 
[[Category:Systems|Marshall]]

Latest revision as of 07:20, 17 November 2023

This article is about the planetary system. For other uses, see Marshall (disambiguation).
Marshall
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3151
Marshall 3151.svg
Marshall nearby systems
(Map Legend)
System Information
X:Y Coordinates59.86 : 1792.14[e]
Spectral classF4V
Recharge station(s)Zenith
Planet(s)3

System Description[edit]

Marshall is a system in the center of the Kerensky Cluster region of Clan space.[1]

Political Affiliation[edit]

  • 2571 - Unknown Planet
  • 2750 - Unknown Planet
  • 2840 - Clan Steel Viper/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Star Adder/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ice Hellion[citation needed]
  • 2920 - Clan Steel Viper/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Star Adder/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ice Hellion[citation needed]
  • 2930 - Clan Steel Viper/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Star Adder/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ice Hellion[citation needed]
  • 3025 - Clan Steel Viper/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Star Adder/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ice Hellion[citation needed]
  • 3030 - Clan Steel Viper/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Star Adder/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ice Hellion[citation needed]
  • 3040 - Clan Steel Viper/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Star Adder/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ice Hellion[citation needed]
  • 3052 - Clan Steel Viper (27%), Clan Goliath Scorpion (24%), Clan Jade Falcon (9%), Clan Star Adder (12%), Clan Fire Mandrill (15%), Clan Ice Hellion (8%), Clan Coyote (5%)[2]
  • 3057 - Clan Steel Viper/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Star Adder/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ice Hellion[citation needed]
  • 3062 - Clan Steel Viper/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Star Adder/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ice Hellion[3]
  • 3067 - Clan Steel Viper (18%), Clan Goliath Scorpion (36%), Clan Jade Falcon (4%), Clan Star Adder (15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (15%), Clan Ice Hellion (12%)[4]
  • late 3067 - Clan Steel Viper (18%), Clan Goliath Scorpion (36%), Clan Jade Falcon (<4%), Clan Star Adder (>15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (15%), Clan Ice Hellion (12%)[5]
  • late 3069 - Clan Goliath Scorpion (~36%), Clan Jade Falcon (~22%), Clan Star Adder (~15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), Clan Ice Hellion (~12%)[6][7]
  • 8 Nov 3069 - Clan Goliath Scorpion (~36%), Clan Steel Viper (~22%), Clan Star Adder (~15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), Clan Ice Hellion (~12%)[8][9]
  • Aug 3071 - Clan Goliath Scorpion (~36%), Clan Steel Viper (~22%), Clan Star Adder (~15%), Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), Clan Ice Hellion (~12%), Clan Coyote (unknown %)[8][9][10]
  • Feb 3071 - Clan Goliath Scorpion, Clan Steel Viper, Clan Star Adder, Clan Fire Mandrill (~15%), The Society/Dark Caste[11]
  • June 3073 - untenable or abandoned world (survivors left to starve)[12]

Marshall III[edit]

Marshall III
Rockland.jpg
Astrophysical
System position3rd
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.1
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)
Highest native lifeReptiles
Landmasses6
History and Culture
Population17,600,000 (3062–3069)
Government and Infrastructure
HPG ClassA (Clan)

Planetary History[edit]

Colonization[edit]

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.[13]

Star Adder Enclave Massacre[edit]

In 2844, Clan Mongoose assaulted the Star Adders' Marshall enclave. Star Colonel Miguel Riley and his Cluster of Mongoose warriors conducted a campaign of scorched earth, destroying every bit of infrastructure they happened across. After the last garrison units fell to the invaders, the Star Adder civilians took up arms against the Mongoose warriors to protect their homes. Angered by this act of resistance from nonwarrior castes, the Mongoose commander ordered his troops to kill every colonist. Outraged by this act, Star Adder saKhan Dembe N'Buta tracked the Cluster to the Mongoose enclave on Tokasha. There he and Quasar Keshik attacked with fury, killing or capturing all of the Mongoose warriors involved in this un-Clanlike act of aggression. He then claimed the colony and its entire population, before having them transported back to Marshall to repopulate the Star Adder colony with the former Mongoose civilians. The Mongoose dead were buried in three mass graves on Tokasha.[14][15][16]

Twenty-ninth Century[edit]

In 2875, Clan Jade Falcon defeated Clan Fire Mandrill in a Trial of Possession for a factory on Marshall, which led to the Howler forming a large segment of their second-line forces.

Thirty-first Century[edit]

In 3050, Clan Ice Hellion targeted the Clan Snow Raven enclave on Marshall. They landed, but the Raven aerospace superiority inflicted massive losses on the Hellion unit. Despite this, the Hellions were able to take the research station and eliminate the only holding the Ravens had on the world.[17]

Around 3059, Clan Jade Falcon challenged Clan Ice Hellion for their enclave on Marshall. The Second Falcon Velites faced off against the Seventh Hector Cavaliers. The Cavaliers were initially pinned down by the Velites in a canyon of the Firth mountain range, until a Binary of Snow Foxes striking at the Falcon rear created the impression of a larger force at their back. The resultant confusion allowed the Cavaliers to turn the Falcon flank and win the Trial.[18]

As of 3062, six different Clans had enclaves on Marshall, leading to frequent and numerous Trials.[19] Civilians on the planet, so used to their enclaves changing hand, have their letterhead set up to easily change Clan logos.[20]

The Wars of Reaving[edit]

In 3067, Clan Star Adder began their offensives with Trials of Possession for Wolf holdings on Hoard, Steel Viper holdings on Homer, and Jade Falcon holdings on Marshall.[5]

Falcon Expulsion[edit]

Marshall stayed in equilibrium as its six Clans continued mostly undisturbed for over another year. Late in 3068, Clan Steel Viper commissioned Omicron Galaxy, mixing ProtoMechs, BattleMechs, battle armor, and aerospace fighters, as a force designed to appear more formidable than it actually was, but sufficiently capable for head hunting, reconnaissance, and other complex missions. These Clusters could be bid away to reduce an opposing unit's strength, or fielded to catch an adversary by surprise.[6][7]

By February 3069, Clan Steel Viper had begun to deploy these new mixed Clusters in Beta Galaxy stationed in their Marshall enclaves. Another recently commissioned Cluster, the Second Falcon Velites, issued a batchall for possession of a pair of facilities near Constock. Galaxy Commander Angelica Zalman bid the Fifth Rattle Cluster, a new mixed-unit Cluster. The unprepared Velites quickly lost initiative and key elements when the Fifth Rattle split their ProtoMech assets into three groups and flanked the Falcons. The victory won Clan Steel Viper isorla and Angelica Zalman great personal honor.[6][7]

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 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 OmniMechs and battle armor, were offered hegira or Annihilation. The Vipers lifted off world, conceding their holdings to Clan Jade Falcon.[6][7]

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 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.[8][9][21]

Society Mobilization[edit]

In the aftermath of Clan Wolf's 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 Coyote and Goliath Scorpion largely refrained—those that did resorted to a combination of wanton violence, raids, Trials of Reaving, and 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 HPGs in order to prevent news of the targeted Trials reaching the Inner Sphere.[22]

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.[10] In response to this escalation of violence, Clan Coyote called a Clan Council with its Scientist Caste present.[23] Clan Coyote had been heavily influenced by its Scientist Caste, possibly since the aftermath of Operation: KLONDIKE.[24] Unknown to most Clans, the emboldened Scientist Caste had become the strongest element in a heretofore unknown faction called The Society.[25] 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.[26] 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 Annihilations, deployment of weaponized viruses, and a propaganda campaign urging a lower-caste revolt on Strana Mechty.[27]

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 Fire Mandrill. Clan Coyote then redeployed their Clusters, moving elements of Epsilon Galaxy to Babylon, abandoning the planet to the Dark Caste and Society.[11] Clan Star Adder lost all communication around this time.[28][29] In response to Dark Caste losses, Clan Goliath Scorpion quietly withdrew its forces from Marshall.[30] 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 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 Septs defeated the Mandrills, taking them as 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.[31]

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.[32]

Military Deployment[edit]

3059[edit]

3061[edit]

Clan Goliath Scorpion

Clan Steel Viper

3067[edit]

Geography[edit]

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.[19] 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[edit]

  • Immesha: city[42]
  • Ommesha: city[42]
  • Firth mountain range[43]

Manufacturing Centers[edit]

Xian[edit]

Xian
Astrophysical
System positionOutermost
MoonsAt least one (Diamondstar)
Geophysical
Highest native lifeNone

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.[19]

Image gallery[edit]

  • Marshall World Map

Notes[edit]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 20 systems (8 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Tathis 32.5 Huntress 35.9 Strana Mechty 36.8 Ironhold 49.1
Hellgate 54.8 Priori 58.3 Glory 58.6 Atreus 59.1
Foster 61.0 New Kent 61.4 Lum 64.0 Sheridan 66.1
Tranquil 73.4 Shadow 74.9 Delios 77.7 Roche 78.2
Tokasha 79.9 Gatekeeper 83.4 Brim 87.6 Tamaron 89.6

References[edit]

  1. ↑ The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky, p. 114
  2. ↑ Clan Homeworlds 3052 Poster (Kickstarter)
  3. ↑ The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky, p. 114
  4. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 39
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Wars of Reaving, p. 16: "Adder Patience"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 The Wars of Reaving, p. 41
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 The Wars of Reaving, p. 45: "Viper and Falcon"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 The Wars of Reaving, pp. 46–48: "Exodus Requiem"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 The Wars of Reaving, p. 47: "The Viper Strikes"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 The Wars of Reaving, p. 70: "The Vanished"
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 The Wars of Reaving, p. 94
  12. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 117
  13. ↑ The Clans: Warriors of the Kerensky, p. 108: Initial colonization and following conflict between neighboring Clans
  14. ↑ The Clans: Warriors of the Kerensky, pp. 108, 111: Marshall and Tokasha profiles include Mongoose Massacre of Adder population and Adders repopulating it with Mongoose people
  15. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, pp. 111–112: "Growing Up"
  16. ↑ Turning Points: Tokasha, pp. 3, 6
  17. ↑ Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials, p. 34
  18. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 134
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky, p. 108
  20. ↑ BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction, p. 157: Marshall profile brief update as of 3069
  21. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 46: "Declaration of Honor"
  22. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, pp. 78–83
  23. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 85: "End of an Era"
  24. ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, pp. 67–68: "Celebration Day"
  25. ↑ Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, pp. 32–33
  26. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 92: "Decisions in the Dark"
  27. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, pp. 93–114
  28. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 104: "The Fall of York"
  29. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 109: "Communication Breakdown"
  30. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 124
  31. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, pp. 109–111: "The Hellion Fades"
  32. ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 117: "Infestation"
  33. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 149: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"
  34. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 150: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"
  35. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 152: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"
  36. ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 153: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 155: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 156: "Crusader Clans Deployment Table"
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 164: "Warden Clans Deployment Table"
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 166: "Warden Clans Deployment Table"
  41. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, pp. 72–73
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 The Wars of Reaving, p. 110: "The Hellion Fades"
  43. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 134

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