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Line 39: The SLDF flotilla reached Epsilon Indi on July 1, materializing in two groups at both the system's nadir and zenith [[jump point]]s. Each group, one commanded by Admiral Braso and the second by [[Vice Admiral]] [[Mitchell Justin]], proceeded towards the planet at their fastest pace. A day away from the planet, a drone ship sent a communications challenge to the flotilla. Unsurprisingly the SDS' access codes had been changed by Republican forces, so the flotilla's response was duly rejected. Computer specialists within the flotilla attempted to hack into the SDS but were foiled by the network's security systems. By the time both groups had come within range of the planet, 56 drone ships had assembled to repel them.<ref name=TSL86>''The Star League'', p. 86</ref> The SLDF flotilla reached Epsilon Indi on July 1, materializing in two groups at both the system's nadir and zenith [[jump point]]s. Each group, one commanded by Admiral Braso and the second by [[Vice Admiral]] [[Mitchell Justin]], proceeded towards the planet at their fastest pace. A day away from the planet, a drone ship sent a communications challenge to the flotilla. Unsurprisingly the SDS' access codes had been changed by Republican forces, so the flotilla's response was duly rejected. Computer specialists within the flotilla attempted to hack into the SDS but were foiled by the network's security systems. By the time both groups had come within range of the planet, 56 drone ships had assembled to repel them.<ref name=TSL86>''The Star League'', p. 86</ref> − In an effort to unload the [[34th Royal BattleMech Division|Thirty-fourth Division]] unopposed onto the planet's surface, Admiral Braso ordered Vice Admiral Justin, commanding the cruiser SLS ''[[E. Presley]]'', to send his group around the far side of the planet while hers bore the brunt of the fighting. As the engagement began, the drone ships used their speed and maneuverability to surprising effect by avoiding fire from the Admiral's flagship to concentrate on one of her destroyers, the SLS ''[[Rex (Individual Lola III-class WarShip)|Rex]]''. Attempting to retreat, the ship was quickly destroyed, and the drones began attacking the transports, destroying two of them before their attack was scattered by the flagship.<ref name=TSL86/> + In an effort to unload the [[Thirty-fourth Royal BattleMech Division|Thirty-fourth Division]] unopposed onto the planet's surface, Admiral Braso ordered Vice Admiral Justin, commanding the cruiser SLS ''[[E. Presley]]'', to send his group around the far side of the planet while hers bore the brunt of the fighting. As the engagement began, the drone ships used their speed and maneuverability to surprising effect by avoiding fire from the Admiral's flagship to concentrate on one of her destroyers, the SLS ''[[Rex (Individual Lola III-class WarShip)|Rex]]''. Attempting to retreat, the ship was quickly destroyed, and the drones began attacking the transports, destroying two of them before their attack was scattered by the flagship.<ref name=TSL86/> In a desperation move, Admiral Braso ordered the transports to launch all of their [[DropShips]] and [[BattleMechs]], hoping that flooding space with so many targets might distract the SDS. However, the drone ships were able to split into two groups, one to engage the WarShips while the other engaged the 'Mechs and DropShips, assisted by the ground-based weapon systems. The resulting melee was a massacre. Several of the WarShips, including the cruiser SLS ''[[Huston]]'' and Admiral Braso's flagship, were destroyed in kamikaze runs by drone ships. Of the transport group, only about 10% of the 'Mechs and DropShips reaching the planet's surface, before being overwhelmed by the Republican garrison.<ref name=TSL86/> In a desperation move, Admiral Braso ordered the transports to launch all of their [[DropShips]] and [[BattleMechs]], hoping that flooding space with so many targets might distract the SDS. However, the drone ships were able to split into two groups, one to engage the WarShips while the other engaged the 'Mechs and DropShips, assisted by the ground-based weapon systems. The resulting melee was a massacre. Several of the WarShips, including the cruiser SLS ''[[Huston]]'' and Admiral Braso's flagship, were destroyed in kamikaze runs by drone ships. Of the transport group, only about 10% of the 'Mechs and DropShips reaching the planet's surface, before being overwhelmed by the Republican garrison.<ref name=TSL86/>
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The SLDF flotilla reached Epsilon Indi on July 1, materializing in two groups at both the system's nadir and zenith [[jump point]]s. Each group, one commanded by Admiral Braso and the second by [[Vice Admiral]] [[Mitchell Justin]], proceeded towards the planet at their fastest pace. A day away from the planet, a drone ship sent a communications challenge to the flotilla. Unsurprisingly the SDS' access codes had been changed by Republican forces, so the flotilla's response was duly rejected. Computer specialists within the flotilla attempted to hack into the SDS but were foiled by the network's security systems. By the time both groups had come within range of the planet, 56 drone ships had assembled to repel them.<ref name=TSL86>''The Star League'', p. 86</ref> | The SLDF flotilla reached Epsilon Indi on July 1, materializing in two groups at both the system's nadir and zenith [[jump point]]s. Each group, one commanded by Admiral Braso and the second by [[Vice Admiral]] [[Mitchell Justin]], proceeded towards the planet at their fastest pace. A day away from the planet, a drone ship sent a communications challenge to the flotilla. Unsurprisingly the SDS' access codes had been changed by Republican forces, so the flotilla's response was duly rejected. Computer specialists within the flotilla attempted to hack into the SDS but were foiled by the network's security systems. By the time both groups had come within range of the planet, 56 drone ships had assembled to repel them.<ref name=TSL86>''The Star League'', p. 86</ref> | ||
| − | In an effort to unload the [[ | + | In an effort to unload the [[Thirty-fourth Royal BattleMech Division|Thirty-fourth Division]] unopposed onto the planet's surface, Admiral Braso ordered Vice Admiral Justin, commanding the cruiser SLS ''[[E. Presley]]'', to send his group around the far side of the planet while hers bore the brunt of the fighting. As the engagement began, the drone ships used their speed and maneuverability to surprising effect by avoiding fire from the Admiral's flagship to concentrate on one of her destroyers, the SLS ''[[Rex (Individual Lola III-class WarShip)|Rex]]''. Attempting to retreat, the ship was quickly destroyed, and the drones began attacking the transports, destroying two of them before their attack was scattered by the flagship.<ref name=TSL86/> |
In a desperation move, Admiral Braso ordered the transports to launch all of their [[DropShips]] and [[BattleMechs]], hoping that flooding space with so many targets might distract the SDS. However, the drone ships were able to split into two groups, one to engage the WarShips while the other engaged the 'Mechs and DropShips, assisted by the ground-based weapon systems. The resulting melee was a massacre. Several of the WarShips, including the cruiser SLS ''[[Huston]]'' and Admiral Braso's flagship, were destroyed in kamikaze runs by drone ships. Of the transport group, only about 10% of the 'Mechs and DropShips reaching the planet's surface, before being overwhelmed by the Republican garrison.<ref name=TSL86/> | In a desperation move, Admiral Braso ordered the transports to launch all of their [[DropShips]] and [[BattleMechs]], hoping that flooding space with so many targets might distract the SDS. However, the drone ships were able to split into two groups, one to engage the WarShips while the other engaged the 'Mechs and DropShips, assisted by the ground-based weapon systems. The resulting melee was a massacre. Several of the WarShips, including the cruiser SLS ''[[Huston]]'' and Admiral Braso's flagship, were destroyed in kamikaze runs by drone ships. Of the transport group, only about 10% of the 'Mechs and DropShips reaching the planet's surface, before being overwhelmed by the Republican garrison.<ref name=TSL86/> | ||