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Line 3: | vesselname = Syssiphus | vesselname = Syssiphus | prevname = | prevname = − | type = [[DropShip]] + | type = DropShip − | class = [[Elephant|Model 96 "Elephant"]] + | class = Elephant | prevclass = | prevclass = − | servicesince = − | serviceuntil = }} }} − The '''''Syssiphus''''' was a ''[[Elephant|Model 96 "Elephant"]]''-class [[DropShip]] operated by the mysterious mercenary unit known as the [[Star Seeds]]. − ==History== ==History== − While the origin of the Star Seeds was an enigma, the ''Syssiphus'' was previously registered with [[ComStar]] and apparently lost at the [[Titan Yards]] near [[Terra]] before appearing with the Star Seeds when the unit registered with the [[MRBC]] in June [[3068]]. (The Star Seeds' [[JumpShip]], the ''[[Tramp]]''-class ''[[Vortex]]'' was similarly a former ComStar vessel registered at the Titan Yards.) The Star Seeds refused to comment on the origin of the unit or their equipment.<ref name="MSUp109">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 109: "Star Seeds"</ref> + The '''''Syssiphus''''' was a ''[[Elephant|Model 96 "Elephant"]]''-class [[DropShip]] operated by the mysterious mercenary unit known as the [[Star Seeds]]. While the origin of the Star Seeds was an enigma, the ''Syssiphus'' was previously registered with [[ComStar]] and apparently lost at the [[Titan Yards]] near [[Terra]] before appearing with the Star Seeds when the unit registered with the [[MRBC]] in June [[3068]]. (The Star Seeds' [[JumpShip]], the ''[[Tramp]]''-class ''[[Vortex]]'' was similarly a former ComStar vessel registered at the Titan Yards.) The Star Seeds refused to comment on the origin of the unit or their equipment.<ref name="MSUp109">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 109, "Star Seeds"</ref> − On 13 July [[3069]], the Star Seeds and the ''Syssiphus'' were involved in a conflict on [[Tomans]] that also included forces from [[Clan Jade Falcon]] and the [[Green Ghosts]]. In an operation that involved a ram attack by the ''Syssiphus'' and subsequent boarding action, the Star Seeds managed to capture the ''[[Silhouette]]'', a Green Ghosts ''[[Overlord (DropShip class)|Overlord]]''-class DropShip. The Green Ghosts' JumpShip was unable to fire on the Star Seeds because they kept exactly between the two Green Ghost ships.<ref name=TitV>''Twisting in the Vacuum''</ref> + On 13 July [[3069]] the Star Seeds and the ''Syssiphus'' were involved in a conflict on [[Tomans]] that also included forces from [[Clan Jade Falcon]] and the [[Green Ghosts]]. In an operation that involved a ram attack by the ''Syssiphus'' and subsequent boarding action, the Star Seeds managed to capture the ''[[Silhouette]]'', a Green Ghosts ''[[Overlord]]''-class DropShip. The Green Ghosts' JumpShip was unable to fire on the Star Seeds because they kept exactly between the two Green Ghost ships.<ref name=TitV>''Twisting in the Vacuum''</ref> − The Star Seeds never gave a detailed account of the event later, leading to rumors and speculation on what exactly had transpired. If the rumors are accurate, the Star Seeds had the ''Syssiphus'' wait just out of sensor range of the ''[[Magellan (JumpShip class)|Magellan]]''-class JumpShip the Green Ghosts were operating, waiting for Green Ghosts' forces to attempt to meet up with their JumpShip. When the ''Overlord''-class DropShip being used by the Green Ghosts came within range, the Star Seeds used a combination of courage and remarkable gunnery skills to shoot open the [['Mech]] bay doors on the ''Overlord'' before seizing it with the ''Syssiphus' ''magnetic clamps and conducting a boarding action.<ref name="MSUp109"/> + The Star Seeds never gave a detailed account of the event later, leading to rumors and speculation on what exactly had transpired. If the rumors are accurate, the Star Seeds had the ''Syssiphus'' wait just out of sensor range of the ''[[Magellan]]''-class JumpShip the Green Ghosts were operating, waiting for Green Ghosts' forces to attempt to meet up with their JumpShip. When the ''Overlord''-class DropShip being used by the Green Ghosts came within range, the Star Seeds used a combination of courage and remarkable gunnery skills to shoot open the [['Mech]] bay doors on the ''Overlord'' before seizing it with the ''Syssiphus' ''magnetic clamps and conducting a boarding action.<ref name="MSUp109"/> − The ''Syssiphus'' was still in service with the Star Seeds until at least the end of [[3071]].<ref name="MSUp109"/> By February [[3072]], a vessel referred to as ''Sisyphus'' was used by the Star Seeds,<ref name=TitV/> which is likely a reference to the same vessel. + The ''Syssiphus'' was still in service with the Star Seeds until at least the end of [[3071]].<ref name="MSUp109"/> By February [[3072]] a vessel referred to as ''Sisyphus'' was used by the Star Seeds,<ref name=TitV/> which is likely a reference to the same vessel. ==References== ==References==
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | While the origin of the Star Seeds was an enigma, the ''Syssiphus'' was previously registered with [[ComStar]] and apparently lost at the [[Titan Yards]] near [[Terra]] before appearing with the Star Seeds when the unit registered with the [[MRBC]] in June [[3068]]. (The Star Seeds' [[JumpShip]], the ''[[Tramp]]''-class ''[[Vortex]]'' was similarly a former ComStar vessel registered at the Titan Yards.) The Star Seeds refused to comment on the origin of the unit or their equipment.<ref name="MSUp109">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 109 | + | The '''''Syssiphus''''' was a ''[[Elephant|Model 96 "Elephant"]]''-class [[DropShip]] operated by the mysterious mercenary unit known as the [[Star Seeds]]. While the origin of the Star Seeds was an enigma, the ''Syssiphus'' was previously registered with [[ComStar]] and apparently lost at the [[Titan Yards]] near [[Terra]] before appearing with the Star Seeds when the unit registered with the [[MRBC]] in June [[3068]]. (The Star Seeds' [[JumpShip]], the ''[[Tramp]]''-class ''[[Vortex]]'' was similarly a former ComStar vessel registered at the Titan Yards.) The Star Seeds refused to comment on the origin of the unit or their equipment.<ref name="MSUp109">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 109, "Star Seeds"</ref> |
| − | On 13 July [[3069]] | + | On 13 July [[3069]] the Star Seeds and the ''Syssiphus'' were involved in a conflict on [[Tomans]] that also included forces from [[Clan Jade Falcon]] and the [[Green Ghosts]]. In an operation that involved a ram attack by the ''Syssiphus'' and subsequent boarding action, the Star Seeds managed to capture the ''[[Silhouette]]'', a Green Ghosts ''[[Overlord]]''-class DropShip. The Green Ghosts' JumpShip was unable to fire on the Star Seeds because they kept exactly between the two Green Ghost ships.<ref name=TitV>''Twisting in the Vacuum''</ref> |
| − | The Star Seeds never gave a detailed account of the event later, leading to rumors and speculation on what exactly had transpired. If the rumors are accurate, the Star Seeds had the ''Syssiphus'' wait just out of sensor range of the ''[[ | + | The Star Seeds never gave a detailed account of the event later, leading to rumors and speculation on what exactly had transpired. If the rumors are accurate, the Star Seeds had the ''Syssiphus'' wait just out of sensor range of the ''[[Magellan]]''-class JumpShip the Green Ghosts were operating, waiting for Green Ghosts' forces to attempt to meet up with their JumpShip. When the ''Overlord''-class DropShip being used by the Green Ghosts came within range, the Star Seeds used a combination of courage and remarkable gunnery skills to shoot open the [['Mech]] bay doors on the ''Overlord'' before seizing it with the ''Syssiphus' ''magnetic clamps and conducting a boarding action.<ref name="MSUp109"/> |
| − | The ''Syssiphus'' was still in service with the Star Seeds until at least the end of [[3071]].<ref name="MSUp109"/> By February [[3072]] | + | The ''Syssiphus'' was still in service with the Star Seeds until at least the end of [[3071]].<ref name="MSUp109"/> By February [[3072]] a vessel referred to as ''Sisyphus'' was used by the Star Seeds,<ref name=TitV/> which is likely a reference to the same vessel. |
==References== | ==References== | ||