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Stas choose his recruits based on three points in common. First, they had been once Warriors who had fallen from their caste. Second, all have lost family or friends in the Wars of Reaving, in the fight between Clans or the hands of [[The Society]]. Finally, all blamed the Grand Council and want to punish them.<ref> ''Icons of War'' p.68 </ref> | Stas choose his recruits based on three points in common. First, they had been once Warriors who had fallen from their caste. Second, all have lost family or friends in the Wars of Reaving, in the fight between Clans or the hands of [[The Society]]. Finally, all blamed the Grand Council and want to punish them.<ref> ''Icons of War'' p.68 </ref> | ||
| − | Finally, in | + | Finally, in February [[3076]], the operation was launched, as the ''Mckenna's Pride'' had just returned to Strana Mechty after annihilating the [[Clan Steel Viper]]. On the 5th of April, Operation Spatha II and ''Pilum'' were launched. |
The Wraith's 'Mechs left, for first and last time, the secret Wolf cache where they've been training, and after walking to the outskirts of Katyusha City, submerged into the ''Andery River,'' Undetected, they reach the center of the capital with nobody even suspected their presence until a foot patrol saw them emerge from the water and head to the North side of the city. Immediately, Dark Caste observers executed ''Operation Archer'' and blew up the three major bridges across Andery river to delay the reinforcements arrival. | The Wraith's 'Mechs left, for first and last time, the secret Wolf cache where they've been training, and after walking to the outskirts of Katyusha City, submerged into the ''Andery River,'' Undetected, they reach the center of the capital with nobody even suspected their presence until a foot patrol saw them emerge from the water and head to the North side of the city. Immediately, Dark Caste observers executed ''Operation Archer'' and blew up the three major bridges across Andery river to delay the reinforcements arrival. | ||
The Wraiths divided in three teams and head to their targets. | The Wraiths divided in three teams and head to their targets. | ||
| − | The first opposition that the Wraiths faced was a Star of the | + | The first opposition that the Wraiths faced was a Star of the Katyusha Keshik Guard, composed by a [[Hellfire]], a [[Glass Spider]], a [[Stalking Spider]], a [[Grizzly]] and a [[Flashman]]. They never had a chance: the Wraith command Star combined their fire on them and destroyed them in seconds before continuing their advance.<ref> ''Icons of War'' p.94 </ref> |
| − | Soon later, the two remaining Stars of the Katyusha Keshik Command Trinary engaged the Wraiths, but both were destroyed without even downing a single Wraith's 'Mech. [ | + | Soon later, the two remaining Stars of the Katyusha Keshik Command Trinary engaged the Wraiths, but both were destroyed without even downing a single Wraith's 'Mech. [[IlKhan]] [[Hannibal Banacek]] sent all available reinforcements to the area, but they were minutes away from arriving. |
After the almost complete destruction of the Keshik Trinary, there was no more opposition in the Wraiths way. They then proceeded to attack their targets, and even the buildings defenses cannot even delay them. Taking care to preserve their ammunition, they destroyed all the communication systems and put the buildings ablaze. As ''Spatha II'' had already boarded and take the ''McKenna's Pride'', the Wraiths had already succeeded, and they gathered to make a last stand in a little park near the Ebon Keshik destroyed HQ. For half hour, they suffered the full might of both [[Clan Star Adder]]'s Keshiks and the remnants of the Katyusha Keshik Guard, being attacked from all sides. | After the almost complete destruction of the Keshik Trinary, there was no more opposition in the Wraiths way. They then proceeded to attack their targets, and even the buildings defenses cannot even delay them. Taking care to preserve their ammunition, they destroyed all the communication systems and put the buildings ablaze. As ''Spatha II'' had already boarded and take the ''McKenna's Pride'', the Wraiths had already succeeded, and they gathered to make a last stand in a little park near the Ebon Keshik destroyed HQ. For half hour, they suffered the full might of both [[Clan Star Adder]]'s Keshiks and the remnants of the Katyusha Keshik Guard, being attacked from all sides. | ||
| − | One after other, they fell, until only seven Wraith's Mechs stand. Stas, after destroying a [[Timber Wolf]], received and offer of rendition to be taken alive for interrogation from | + | One after other, they fell, until only seven Wraith's Mechs stand. Stas, after destroying a [[Timber Wolf]], received and offer of rendition to be taken alive for interrogation from ilKhan Banacek. Stas only laugh at the offer, and told the ilKhan why the Wraiths hated the Great Council so much. |
| − | The next assault was the last for the Wraiths: one after another, they fell, until only Stas' | + | The next assault was the last for the Wraiths: one after another, they fell, until only Stas' Mech was on foot. He destroyed a [[Night Gyr]], his last prey, before suffering all concentrated firepower of the attackers. |
Stas was the last Wraith to die.<ref> ''Icons of War'' p.123 </ref> | Stas was the last Wraith to die.<ref> ''Icons of War'' p.123 </ref> | ||
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| Disbanded | Destroyed in 3076 |
| Affiliation | Clan Wolf |
| Parent Command | Clan Wolf Touman |
The Retribution Wraiths were a secret Clan Wolf unit, raised in Strana Mechty to launch a suicide mission, allowing a secret unit to steal Aleksandr Kerensky's body onboard the McKenna's Pride.
Contents
History
The Wraiths were created in 3075, in Katyusha City during the Wars of Reaving. An old technician, formerly of Clan Wolf and from the Kerensky Bloodline, named Stas, was contacted by a man who made himself be called Yama. Stas had lost his warrior status decades ago alongside his partner and all his friends in an Orbital Bombardment during the Wars of Reaving. Yama offered him a chance to die in a battle and punish the Grand Council for its actions leading to the destruction in the Clan Homeworlds. He agreed. Along with three of his friends, all former Clan Wolf warriors, he traveled to Yama's secret base which had lots of equipment, including a full Trinary of second-line 'Mechs.[1] The 'Mechs weren't operational, but Stas, after several days examining the equipment, informed than they have all the material to put them operational. However, they would need between six months to a year. Yama's people, affiliated with members of the Dark Caste informed them about their targets: Katyusha City's SCC, Space Control Center, HPG station, alongside Ebon Keshik and Katyusha Keshik Headquarters. Yama then tells them than his real name was Garmen Kerensky and his unit was a secret Clan Wolf unit. They had been infiltrated in Strana Mechty years ago. His mission Operation Spatha, part of Operation DAMOCLES II, had failed due to its DropShip's destruction, and now needed a unit to launch a suicide attack to disable the communication systems of the targets and provide a distraction to allow Spatha II to reach their target undetected. As the Wolves cannot give Stas more men, he was allowed to recruit twelve volunteers more.[2] The recruited members of Operation Pilum, as the suicide unit's operation was named, decided to name their unit The Retribution Wraiths, and were a mix of former Clan Wolf members, Clan Jade Falcon, Clan Ghost Bear, Clan Smoke Jaguar, Clan Steel Vipers, Clan Ice Hellion, and even a Clan Burrock member, Jobina. But only Stas and their three friends knew their real affiliation and the real purpose of the operation: the others, wanting a warrior's death and revenge, didn't care of the rest. Stas choose his recruits based on three points in common. First, they had been once Warriors who had fallen from their caste. Second, all have lost family or friends in the Wars of Reaving, in the fight between Clans or the hands of The Society. Finally, all blamed the Grand Council and want to punish them.[3]
Finally, in February 3076, the operation was launched, as the Mckenna's Pride had just returned to Strana Mechty after annihilating the Clan Steel Viper. On the 5th of April, Operation Spatha II and Pilum were launched. The Wraith's 'Mechs left, for first and last time, the secret Wolf cache where they've been training, and after walking to the outskirts of Katyusha City, submerged into the Andery River, Undetected, they reach the center of the capital with nobody even suspected their presence until a foot patrol saw them emerge from the water and head to the North side of the city. Immediately, Dark Caste observers executed Operation Archer and blew up the three major bridges across Andery river to delay the reinforcements arrival. The Wraiths divided in three teams and head to their targets. The first opposition that the Wraiths faced was a Star of the Katyusha Keshik Guard, composed by a Hellfire, a Glass Spider, a Stalking Spider, a Grizzly and a Flashman. They never had a chance: the Wraith command Star combined their fire on them and destroyed them in seconds before continuing their advance.[4] Soon later, the two remaining Stars of the Katyusha Keshik Command Trinary engaged the Wraiths, but both were destroyed without even downing a single Wraith's 'Mech. IlKhan Hannibal Banacek sent all available reinforcements to the area, but they were minutes away from arriving. After the almost complete destruction of the Keshik Trinary, there was no more opposition in the Wraiths way. They then proceeded to attack their targets, and even the buildings defenses cannot even delay them. Taking care to preserve their ammunition, they destroyed all the communication systems and put the buildings ablaze. As Spatha II had already boarded and take the McKenna's Pride, the Wraiths had already succeeded, and they gathered to make a last stand in a little park near the Ebon Keshik destroyed HQ. For half hour, they suffered the full might of both Clan Star Adder's Keshiks and the remnants of the Katyusha Keshik Guard, being attacked from all sides. One after other, they fell, until only seven Wraith's Mechs stand. Stas, after destroying a Timber Wolf, received and offer of rendition to be taken alive for interrogation from ilKhan Banacek. Stas only laugh at the offer, and told the ilKhan why the Wraiths hated the Great Council so much. The next assault was the last for the Wraiths: one after another, they fell, until only Stas' Mech was on foot. He destroyed a Night Gyr, his last prey, before suffering all concentrated firepower of the attackers. Stas was the last Wraith to die.[5]
Legacy
The list of casualties caused by the Wraiths is unknown, but it appears to be, at least, about two full Trinarys of 'Mechs and Elementals, maybe even more. As all their members died fighting, even the surprisingly cunning warrior Kyne cannot found any proof about who send them: the 'Mechs classes suggested a second line Wolf unit, and the Wolf old affiliation of Stas and their three friends appears to point a Wolf connection, but it cannot be proved.
All the Wraith's dead bodies were recovered and identified, and their multi Clan affiliation confused the investigators. Ironically, Stas body was surgically altered and, as he was very similar to Aleksandr Kerensky, his ancestor, was used to pose as if it was he, being buried in a monumental tomb near the Hall of Khans.[6]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Retribution Wraiths | |||
Unit Insignias
All the Wraith's 'Mechs are painted in a mix of white, gray and black. Their only insignia was a ghostly human head painted in the chest.[7]
Unit Composition
3076
Retribution Wraiths
- Wraith Star
- Stas (leader) Highlander IIC
- Mateo Supernova
- Grazia Warhammer IIC
- Phantom Star
- Artemia (leader) Marauder IIC
- Revenant Star
- Jobina