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Line 79: }} }} ===Planetary History=== ===Planetary History=== − While not much is known about the details of Idlewind, it is frequently characterized as a "backwater" planet whose main importance lies in its location rather than anything found on the planet.<ref name=TFoI>''The Flames of Idlewind''</ref> − ====Third Succession War==== ====Third Succession War==== In [[3025]], '''Idlewind''' was a center of trade with the [[Periphery]] in the [[Trondheim (FRR)|Trondheim]] Prefecture. The port suffered, however, with most traders having concerns about trading with the Combine.<ref name="HKp97">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 97: "Rasalhague"</ref> In [[3025]], '''Idlewind''' was a center of trade with the [[Periphery]] in the [[Trondheim (FRR)|Trondheim]] Prefecture. The port suffered, however, with most traders having concerns about trading with the Combine.<ref name="HKp97">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 97: "Rasalhague"</ref> ====Clan Invasion==== ====Clan Invasion==== − During the [[Clan Invasion]], the [[3rd Jaguar Cavaliers (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Third Jaguar Cavaliers]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] invaded the planet. The Third Cavalier's Assault [[Trinary]], commanded by [[Star Colonel]] [[Paul Moon]], made the initial landing only to discover the planet was lightly protected by a local militia known as the [[Idlewind Stormtroopers]]. Little more than a [[battalion]] of [[Combat Vehicle|heavy armor]] and a [[regiment]] of mechanized [[infantry]], Star Colonel Moon decided that the units under his command would bid for the right to lead the rest in conquering the world. The bidding was eventually won by [[Star Commander]] Joal leading a pair of [[Elemental]] [[Point]]s.<ref name=IC54/><ref name=TFoI/> + During the [[Clan Invasion]], the [[3rd Jaguar Cavaliers (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Third Jaguar Cavaliers]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] invaded the planet. The Third Cavalier's Assault [[Trinary]], commanded by [[Star Colonel]] [[Paul Moon]], made the initial landing only to discover the planet was lightly protected by a local militia known as the [[Idlewind Stormtroopers]]. Little more than a [[battalion]] of [[Combat Vehicle|heavy armor]] and a [[regiment]] of mechanized [[infantry]], Star Colonel Moon decided that the units under his command would bid for the right to lead the rest in conquering the world. The bidding was eventually won by [[Star Commander]] Joal leading a pair of [[Elemental]] [[Point]]s.<ref name=IC54/> Star Commander Joal issued his ''[[batchall]]'' to the defenders, who agreed to meet them in a wooded area approximately two kilometers from the capital Breezemont. When the Elementals made their drop onto the designated battlefield from their troop carriers, they were suddenly engulfed in a raging inferno when the dozens of hidden napalm bombs detonated. Completely protected within their [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|armored suits]], the Elementals emerged from the fire unscathed and enraged. They destroyed several tanks and infantry while suffering only a single casualty. Joal personally killed the Stormtroopers' commander, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Marc Lutz]]. Star Commander Joal issued his ''[[batchall]]'' to the defenders, who agreed to meet them in a wooded area approximately two kilometers from the capital Breezemont. When the Elementals made their drop onto the designated battlefield from their troop carriers, they were suddenly engulfed in a raging inferno when the dozens of hidden napalm bombs detonated. Completely protected within their [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|armored suits]], the Elementals emerged from the fire unscathed and enraged. They destroyed several tanks and infantry while suffering only a single casualty. Joal personally killed the Stormtroopers' commander, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Marc Lutz]]. − Any enemy dishonorable enough to use such cowardly tactics deserved no mercy and, reasoning that the militia was hiding in the nearby capital, Star Commander Joal declared the entire city a legitimate target and led the rest of Assault Trinary's forces in a sweep of Breezemont.<ref name=IC54/><ref name=TFoI/> + Any enemy dishonorable enough to use such cowardly tactics deserved no mercy and, reasoning that the militia was hiding in the nearby capital, Star Commander Joal declared the entire city a legitimate target and led the rest of Assault Trinary's forces in a sweep of Breezemont.<ref name=IC54/> − The local citizens resisted with whatever they had on hand, but they were no match for the advanced technology the invaders brought against them. Street by street the Jaguar warriors searched for the militia, destroying buildings and even tearing up pavement, slaying every defender they saw. Within three hours the militia had been annihilated, along with half of the capital's population and most of its buildings. In the aftermath of the slaughter, [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]] defended his forces actions before the [[Grand Council]], explaining that it was the [[Santander V#Clan Invasion|second time]] Smoke Jaguar warriors had been deceived by the Inner Sphere "barbarians" and that a lesson needed to be taught.<ref name=IC54/><ref name=TFoI/> + The local citizens resisted with whatever they had on hand, but they were no match for the advanced technology the invaders brought against them. Street by street the Jaguar warriors searched for the militia, destroying buildings and even tearing up pavement, slaying every defender they saw. Within three hours the militia had been annihilated, along with half of the capital's population and most of its buildings. In the aftermath of the slaughter, [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]] defended his forces actions before the [[Grand Council]], explaining that it was the [[Santander V#Clan Invasion|second time]] Smoke Jaguar warriors had been deceived by the Inner Sphere "barbarians" and that a lesson needed to be taught.<ref name=IC54/> ====Operation BULLDOG==== ====Operation BULLDOG==== Line 101:
Line 99: ====Second Combine-Dominion War==== ====Second Combine-Dominion War==== − During the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]], Idlewind was invaded by three [[Cluster|Clusters]] of the [[Rasalhague Dominion|Ghost Bear Dominion's]] [[Polar Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Polar Galaxy]], the [[2nd Kavalleri (Rasalhague Dominion)|2nd Kavalleri]], the [[3rd Kavalleri (Rasalhague Dominion)|3rd Kavalleri]] and the [[4th Kavalleri (Rasalhague Dominion)|4th Kavalleri]], in mid-November [[3100]]. While the recent addition of the [[1st Ghost|First Ghost]] regiment to the militia had bolstered Idlewind's defenses significantly, the outnumbered First Ghost was still forced to leave the planet after two weeks of fighting, conceding it to the Dominion.<ref name=HWOTREp38/> + During the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] Idlewind was invaded by three [[Cluster|Clusters]] of the [[Rasalhague Dominion|Ghost Bear Dominion's]] [[Polar Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Polar Galaxy]] in mid-November [[3100]]. While the recent addition of the [[1st Ghost|First Ghost]] regiment to the militia had bolstered Idlewind's defenses significantly, the outnumbered First Ghost was still forced to leave the planet after two weeks of fighting, conceding it to the Dominion.<ref name=HWOTREp38/> ===Military Deployment=== ===Military Deployment===
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====Third Succession War==== | ====Third Succession War==== | ||
In [[3025]], '''Idlewind''' was a center of trade with the [[Periphery]] in the [[Trondheim (FRR)|Trondheim]] Prefecture. The port suffered, however, with most traders having concerns about trading with the Combine.<ref name="HKp97">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 97: "Rasalhague"</ref> | In [[3025]], '''Idlewind''' was a center of trade with the [[Periphery]] in the [[Trondheim (FRR)|Trondheim]] Prefecture. The port suffered, however, with most traders having concerns about trading with the Combine.<ref name="HKp97">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 97: "Rasalhague"</ref> | ||
====Clan Invasion==== | ====Clan Invasion==== | ||
| − | During the [[Clan Invasion]], the [[3rd Jaguar Cavaliers (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Third Jaguar Cavaliers]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] invaded the planet. The Third Cavalier's Assault [[Trinary]], commanded by [[Star Colonel]] [[Paul Moon]], made the initial landing only to discover the planet was lightly protected by a local militia known as the [[Idlewind Stormtroopers]]. Little more than a [[battalion]] of [[Combat Vehicle|heavy armor]] and a [[regiment]] of mechanized [[infantry]], Star Colonel Moon decided that the units under his command would bid for the right to lead the rest in conquering the world. The bidding was eventually won by [[Star Commander]] Joal leading a pair of [[Elemental]] [[Point]]s.<ref name=IC54 | + | During the [[Clan Invasion]], the [[3rd Jaguar Cavaliers (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Third Jaguar Cavaliers]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] invaded the planet. The Third Cavalier's Assault [[Trinary]], commanded by [[Star Colonel]] [[Paul Moon]], made the initial landing only to discover the planet was lightly protected by a local militia known as the [[Idlewind Stormtroopers]]. Little more than a [[battalion]] of [[Combat Vehicle|heavy armor]] and a [[regiment]] of mechanized [[infantry]], Star Colonel Moon decided that the units under his command would bid for the right to lead the rest in conquering the world. The bidding was eventually won by [[Star Commander]] Joal leading a pair of [[Elemental]] [[Point]]s.<ref name=IC54/> |
Star Commander Joal issued his ''[[batchall]]'' to the defenders, who agreed to meet them in a wooded area approximately two kilometers from the capital Breezemont. When the Elementals made their drop onto the designated battlefield from their troop carriers, they were suddenly engulfed in a raging inferno when the dozens of hidden napalm bombs detonated. Completely protected within their [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|armored suits]], the Elementals emerged from the fire unscathed and enraged. They destroyed several tanks and infantry while suffering only a single casualty. Joal personally killed the Stormtroopers' commander, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Marc Lutz]]. | Star Commander Joal issued his ''[[batchall]]'' to the defenders, who agreed to meet them in a wooded area approximately two kilometers from the capital Breezemont. When the Elementals made their drop onto the designated battlefield from their troop carriers, they were suddenly engulfed in a raging inferno when the dozens of hidden napalm bombs detonated. Completely protected within their [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|armored suits]], the Elementals emerged from the fire unscathed and enraged. They destroyed several tanks and infantry while suffering only a single casualty. Joal personally killed the Stormtroopers' commander, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Marc Lutz]]. | ||
| − | Any enemy dishonorable enough to use such cowardly tactics deserved no mercy and, reasoning that the militia was hiding in the nearby capital, Star Commander Joal declared the entire city a legitimate target and led the rest of Assault Trinary's forces in a sweep of Breezemont.<ref name=IC54 | + | Any enemy dishonorable enough to use such cowardly tactics deserved no mercy and, reasoning that the militia was hiding in the nearby capital, Star Commander Joal declared the entire city a legitimate target and led the rest of Assault Trinary's forces in a sweep of Breezemont.<ref name=IC54/> |
| − | The local citizens resisted with whatever they had on hand, but they were no match for the advanced technology the invaders brought against them. Street by street the Jaguar warriors searched for the militia, destroying buildings and even tearing up pavement, slaying every defender they saw. Within three hours the militia had been annihilated, along with half of the capital's population and most of its buildings. In the aftermath of the slaughter, [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]] defended his forces actions before the [[Grand Council]], explaining that it was the [[Santander V#Clan Invasion|second time]] Smoke Jaguar warriors had been deceived by the Inner Sphere "barbarians" and that a lesson needed to be taught.<ref name=IC54 | + | The local citizens resisted with whatever they had on hand, but they were no match for the advanced technology the invaders brought against them. Street by street the Jaguar warriors searched for the militia, destroying buildings and even tearing up pavement, slaying every defender they saw. Within three hours the militia had been annihilated, along with half of the capital's population and most of its buildings. In the aftermath of the slaughter, [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]] defended his forces actions before the [[Grand Council]], explaining that it was the [[Santander V#Clan Invasion|second time]] Smoke Jaguar warriors had been deceived by the Inner Sphere "barbarians" and that a lesson needed to be taught.<ref name=IC54/> |
====Operation BULLDOG==== | ====Operation BULLDOG==== | ||
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====Second Combine-Dominion War==== | ====Second Combine-Dominion War==== | ||
| − | During the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] | + | During the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] Idlewind was invaded by three [[Cluster|Clusters]] of the [[Rasalhague Dominion|Ghost Bear Dominion's]] [[Polar Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Polar Galaxy]] in mid-November [[3100]]. While the recent addition of the [[1st Ghost|First Ghost]] regiment to the militia had bolstered Idlewind's defenses significantly, the outnumbered First Ghost was still forced to leave the planet after two weeks of fighting, conceding it to the Dominion.<ref name=HWOTREp38/> |
===Military Deployment=== | ===Military Deployment=== | ||