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In [[3019]], House Marik sent [[Wolf's Dragoons]] on a deep penetration raid that eventually aimed for Hesperus II. Lyran intelligence learned of the plan through a traitor, and reinforcements were rushed to Hesperus, including the then-veteran [[24th Lyran Guards]], the 3rd Royal Guards, and the [[Hsien's Hotheads]] and [[Hansen's Roughriders]] mercenary commands. | In [[3019]], House Marik sent [[Wolf's Dragoons]] on a deep penetration raid that eventually aimed for Hesperus II. Lyran intelligence learned of the plan through a traitor, and reinforcements were rushed to Hesperus, including the then-veteran [[24th Lyran Guards]], the 3rd Royal Guards, and the [[Hsien's Hotheads]] and [[Hansen's Roughriders]] mercenary commands. | ||
| − | Initially, the Lyran troops tried to separate [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. When [[Colonel]] [[Jaime Wolf]] ordered his orbital reserves into action, the Lyrans consolidated their forces along a river line. Despite several attacks (including a night attack), the Dragoons could not break the strong positions of the Steiner defenses and were thrown back every time. However, [[Natasha Kerensky]] of the | + | Initially, the Lyran troops tried to separate [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. When [[Colonel]] [[Jaime Wolf]] ordered his orbital reserves into action, the Lyrans consolidated their forces along a river line. Despite several attacks (including a night attack), the Dragoons could not break the strong positions of the Steiner defenses and were thrown back every time. However, [[Natasha Kerensky]] of the Dragoons' [[Black Widow Company]] discovered a weak point in the Steiner defenses. She advanced along a seasonal river, which was guarded only by a single lance of 'Mechs. Their path was blocked just in sight of the [[Defiance Industries]] '[[Mech]]-factories by Hansen's Roughriders. Even the arriving reinforcements of the Dragoons' Delta and Gamma regiments failed to dislodge the Roughriders' heavy 'Mechs. |
[[Wolf's Dragoons]] and the defending Steiner forces suffered tremendous losses during the campaign. The Dragoons were forced to make yet another supply run. However, due to their professionalism during the campaign and their fierce determination, their reputation grew further, convincing [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] to negotiate a contract with the Dragoons. | [[Wolf's Dragoons]] and the defending Steiner forces suffered tremendous losses during the campaign. The Dragoons were forced to make yet another supply run. However, due to their professionalism during the campaign and their fierce determination, their reputation grew further, convincing [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] to negotiate a contract with the Dragoons. | ||
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| Thirteenth Battle of Hesperus II | |||||
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| (Attacker) Free Worlds League |
(Defender) Lyran Commonwealth |
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| Jaime Wolf | Orpheus Thomas[1] | ||||
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| Wolf's Dragoons (mercenary)[1] | |||||
Overview[edit]
In 3019, House Marik sent Wolf's Dragoons on a deep penetration raid that eventually aimed for Hesperus II. Lyran intelligence learned of the plan through a traitor, and reinforcements were rushed to Hesperus, including the then-veteran 24th Lyran Guards, the 3rd Royal Guards, and the Hsien's Hotheads and Hansen's Roughriders mercenary commands. Initially, the Lyran troops tried to separate Wolf's Dragoons. When Colonel Jaime Wolf ordered his orbital reserves into action, the Lyrans consolidated their forces along a river line. Despite several attacks (including a night attack), the Dragoons could not break the strong positions of the Steiner defenses and were thrown back every time. However, Natasha Kerensky of the Dragoons' Black Widow Company discovered a weak point in the Steiner defenses. She advanced along a seasonal river, which was guarded only by a single lance of 'Mechs. Their path was blocked just in sight of the Defiance Industries 'Mech-factories by Hansen's Roughriders. Even the arriving reinforcements of the Dragoons' Delta and Gamma regiments failed to dislodge the Roughriders' heavy 'Mechs.
Wolf's Dragoons and the defending Steiner forces suffered tremendous losses during the campaign. The Dragoons were forced to make yet another supply run. However, due to their professionalism during the campaign and their fierce determination, their reputation grew further, convincing Archon Katrina Steiner to negotiate a contract with the Dragoons.
The Lyran losses included the 24th Lyran Guards, which was almost destroyed during the defense.[2]