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| − | '''Broken Blade''''s objective was to hamper the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s ability to manufacture war materials by destroying as much of the production facilities on [[Hesperus II]] as possible. Though the Combine WarShips managed to destroy some orbiting factories they were unable to support the ground assault because of the strong Lyran defense fleet. But since the attackers plan presupposed | + | '''Broken Blade''''s objective was to hamper the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s ability to manufacture war materials by destroying as much of the production facilities on [[Hesperus II]] as possible. Though the Combine WarShips managed to destroy some orbiting factories they were unable to support the ground assault because of the strong Lyran defense fleet. But since the attackers plan presupposed orbital support, the ground attack failed to overcome the defenders. The [[DCMS]] withdrew in January of [[2788]], having suffered more casualties than they had dealt.<ref name=HBS50>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 50</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:09, 27 July 2015
Operation Broken Blade, commonly known as the first Battle of Hesperus II, was a major assault launched by the Draconis Combine in 2787.
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Overview
Broken Blade's objective was to hamper the Lyran Commonwealth's ability to manufacture war materials by destroying as much of the production facilities on Hesperus II as possible. Though the Combine WarShips managed to destroy some orbiting factories they were unable to support the ground assault because of the strong Lyran defense fleet. But since the attackers plan presupposed orbital support, the ground attack failed to overcome the defenders. The DCMS withdrew in January of 2788, having suffered more casualties than they had dealt.[1]
Units involved
Draconis Combine
Lyran Commonwealth
Reference
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 50
Bibliography
- Handbook: House Steiner
- Broken Blade (BattleCorps story)