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===Gathering Storm===
 
===Gathering Storm===
The [[Operation Guerrero|Liao-Marik invasion]] of the Federated Commonwealth's [[Sarna March]] provided the Word of Blake with two immediate opportunities to further its goals of destroying ComStar and capturing Terra. Backed by the military might of the Marik and CapeHan invasion forces Blake Militia units attacked ComStar HPG stations throughout the so-called Chaos March. The militia units successfully captured many stations on Mank-Capellan occupied worlds and continued to battle for other [[HPG]] stations in the [[Chaos March]] almost a year after the outbreak of hostilities.
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The [[Operation Guerrero|Liao-Marik invasion]] of the Federated Commonwealth's [[Sarna March]] provided the Word of Blake with two immediate opportunities to further its goals of destroying ComStar and capturing Terra. Backed by the military might of the Marik and Capellan invasion forces Blake Militia units attacked ComStar HPG stations throughout the so-called Chaos March. The militia units successfully captured many stations on Marik-Capellan occupied worlds and continued to battle for other [[HPG]] stations in the [[Chaos March]] almost a year after the outbreak of hostilities.
 
The Blake Guards took every opportunity for an advantage for an coming invasion on Terra. The First goal was to secure as many HPGs as possible for the control of information in this area. The second goal was to take the large troop movement as cover to deploy 3 Division in striking range to Terra. The preparations was secured through the brutal work of the Internal Security headed by Word of Blake [[Precentor]] [[ROM]] [[Alexander Kernoff]] and one high ranked ComStar operatives how suppressed all alarming signals from within.
 
The Blake Guards took every opportunity for an advantage for an coming invasion on Terra. The First goal was to secure as many HPGs as possible for the control of information in this area. The second goal was to take the large troop movement as cover to deploy 3 Division in striking range to Terra. The preparations was secured through the brutal work of the Internal Security headed by Word of Blake [[Precentor]] [[ROM]] [[Alexander Kernoff]] and one high ranked ComStar operatives how suppressed all alarming signals from within.
  
 
The Chaos March created a need for mercenary forces and this was the opportunity for the Blake Guards. Brion's Legion make the half strength of the Terran Defence Forces and as the Unit leaves ComStar employment for a better paid job Word of Blake has it change.
 
The Chaos March created a need for mercenary forces and this was the opportunity for the Blake Guards. Brion's Legion make the half strength of the Terran Defence Forces and as the Unit leaves ComStar employment for a better paid job Word of Blake has it change.
The Comstar has two choices, First - to relocate one Division back to Terra (thats was a logistical nightmare) with a weakening of the Clanborder defence or second - to employ another mercenary unit. The leadership decided for the second choice.
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The Comstar has two choices, First - to relocate one Division back to Terra (that was a logistical nightmare) with a weakening of the Clanborder defence or second - to employ another mercenary unit. The leadership decided for the second choice.
  
 
===A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing===
 
===A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing===

Revision as of 04:12, 16 June 2011

History

Beginnings

In 3052 changes within the operational command causes a rift to happen within ComStar and after the dust settled the Word of Blake came to life. The military advantage were on the Comstar side (50 Division over the whole Innersphere - WoB 5 existing + 2 forming), because the main body of the original ROM defected to the Word of Blake. Terra was fortified with little chance to conquer. However, the chance came with the Marik/Liao invasion.

Gathering Storm

The Liao-Marik invasion of the Federated Commonwealth's Sarna March provided the Word of Blake with two immediate opportunities to further its goals of destroying ComStar and capturing Terra. Backed by the military might of the Marik and Capellan invasion forces Blake Militia units attacked ComStar HPG stations throughout the so-called Chaos March. The militia units successfully captured many stations on Marik-Capellan occupied worlds and continued to battle for other HPG stations in the Chaos March almost a year after the outbreak of hostilities. The Blake Guards took every opportunity for an advantage for an coming invasion on Terra. The First goal was to secure as many HPGs as possible for the control of information in this area. The second goal was to take the large troop movement as cover to deploy 3 Division in striking range to Terra. The preparations was secured through the brutal work of the Internal Security headed by Word of Blake Precentor ROM Alexander Kernoff and one high ranked ComStar operatives how suppressed all alarming signals from within.

The Chaos March created a need for mercenary forces and this was the opportunity for the Blake Guards. Brion's Legion make the half strength of the Terran Defence Forces and as the Unit leaves ComStar employment for a better paid job Word of Blake has it change. The Comstar has two choices, First - to relocate one Division back to Terra (that was a logistical nightmare) with a weakening of the Clanborder defence or second - to employ another mercenary unit. The leadership decided for the second choice.

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

The commander of the 21st Centauri Lancers used a HPG controlled by the Word of Blake for offering the work of their unit to House Marik. The FWLM took this opportunity to assign them to the force hoe landed on Wasat. Under the agreement that FWLM-Mercenary forces were "loaned" to the CCAF the Lancers were used as canon fodder on Hsien by McCarron's Armored Cavalry. The battles with the Second FedCom RCT left the unit with causalities. This action lead to the one sided contract termination by the Commander of the 21st. The message that the unit were free again for another new contract were intercept by Word of Blake. Prcentor Blane recognized the opportunity and made an agreement with Thomas Marik for logistical/intelligence support , which made the invasion much easier. Through manipulation of WoB the decision has fallen of the 21st Lancers. As next step on the long planned operation elements of the 6th and 1st Division assaulted Nestor, the home base of the Lancers and take the dependent's as hostages. The families were relocated to Gibson. When the real Lancers made planet fall they were faced with the situation that the Commander of the Blake forces would destroy them if they not cooperate keep a low profile for the next month and the dependents were not save on Gibson because the civil war on this planet. The two division take the organisations structur from the Lancers as cover for the next phase of the invasion. Another advantage was that veteran Divisions were relocated to the Clan border as reaction of the Wolf-Jade Falcon War. A green unit take their place on Terra. In the early 3058 (January) the Shadow Lancers made planet fall, took station in Bowling Green Kentucky and make moke battles with the 201st Divisions first two Battalions to knowing each others abilities. The invasion of the Jade Falcon in the Lyran Alliance distract the leaders of ComStar further. After a preparation phase the time was right for the assault Bad weather in the northern Hemisphere were the initiator for the first action.

Homecoming

Lisa Koenigs-Cober, Precentor of the Terran Defense Force was attacked while she was travel with a Dropship which was attacked by Shadow Lancers Fighters. She survived the attack with other ComStar members. With the help through a civil computer engineer the WoB ROM has access to the hole Terran Defense Network through a backdoor routine. First the traitor send a message which trapped many ComGuards with in their bases and a second message rewrite all access codes for many facilities. The primary goal was Hilton Head, ComStar HQ. The Shadow Lancers Armor unit were task with this mission and began with a bombardment. When the assault take place, key-administrators and -officers were assassinated by Blake ROM operatives. Another prime target was to secure the operating bases of the planetary defense network which include the SDS system.

Capricious Fate

The 21st Centauri Lancers were marked as traitors of their employer and an offer for help from Victor Steiner-Davion was turned down by Focht. Elements from the 201st Division make an fighting retreat to the Casle Brian located in Colorado. The arrival of Lisa Koenigs-Cober with another Mech confused the Shadow Lancers and give the Primus the opportunity for evacuation. The bodyguard unit destroyed or secured vital equipment Blake troops landed near key sites like Sandhurst, Geneva, Washingon and others, varying in size from 1 lance until 2 companies. Some ComGuards could flee and established an guerrilla war.

The Tide Turns

Battle took place on neighbouring planets. Mars was attacked for securing the Academy the same happened on Venus for Aphros. The two lunar bases Copernicus and Serenity were also secured. The only successful defense took place at the Titan yards after the arrival of reinforcements for the Com Guards. On the March 2nd 201st ceased to exist as a cohesive force. The forces of Sandhurst make an final stand in Wales and both sides were badly mauled, but the Blake Guards were victorious. On March 5 the WoB hold control over almost the entire Terran system without the Titan yards.

New Order

The traitor of the initial phase was killed by an assassin, which hampered the Blake Guards in their unlocking attempts of the secured bases. When the message reached Gibson that Terra was secured the dependents of the 21st Centauri Lancers were released and some mercenary units would not work for such an employer. The governments of Marik and Liao immedatleay recognize the new ruler of Terra. The Federated Commonwealth, Draconis Combine and Lyran Alliance followed with in weeks. The mauled Blake guards began with rebuilding in April and at every major continent is an Division stationed. Trent Arian was annouced as Governor of Terra, many observers favorite William Blane (Precentor Gibson) for this position.

Composition

Word of Blake Deployment 3058

Castles Brian on Terra

The following Castles Brian were on Terra at the start of Operation Odysseus.

  • North America
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Gunnison, Colorado
Tacoma, Washington
Port Altred, Quebec
  • South America
Mariaus, Brazil (Amazonia Administrative District)
Cuntiba, Brazil (Parana Administrative District)
Tinogasta, Argentina
  • Europe
Sandhurst, British Isles
Bochum, Germany
Sverdlovsk, Russia
  • Africa
Cairo. Egypt
Magadi. Kenya
Thabana. Lesotho, Azania
  • Asia
T'ienchen. China (Heibei Administrative District)
Takayama. Japan
Ipoh. Malaysia
Katmandu. Nepal
Columbo, Sri Lanka
  • Australasia
Glen Valley, Australia
White Cliffs, New Zealand

References

  • The Fall of Terra (scenariobook), pp. 7-11

Bibliography