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Line 31: In June [[3050]], the loss of a [[Clan Diamond Shark]] Merchant Caste JumpShip coincided with an increase in resistance activity near [[Brocchi's Cluster]]. Looking to embarrass the Sharks, Helmer used the affair to accuse them of aiding and abetting Bandits. He called for a [[Trial of Annihilation]] to [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] for the Shark Merchant's treason and refusal to follow Clan tradition. To gain political favors from the Shark's Crusaders, Khan [[Elias Crichell|Crichell]] was unwilling to support Helmer, especially over the loss of some [[Freeborn|freebirths]]. When challenged to prove or disprove the assertions, Mar Helmer balked and the Diamond Sharks were able to produce documents of their interactions with local business, giving only nonmilitary supplies to non-Clan forces. Crichell then proposed the exile of Diamond Shark merchants from the Inner Sphere; this led to Diamond Shark warrior/merchant strife, the (temporary) loss of Shark Merchant power, the adding of Diamond Keshik to the fourth wave of the Falcons, and the loss of face for Mar Helmer.<ref name=IC139>''Invading Clans'', p. 139</ref> In June [[3050]], the loss of a [[Clan Diamond Shark]] Merchant Caste JumpShip coincided with an increase in resistance activity near [[Brocchi's Cluster]]. Looking to embarrass the Sharks, Helmer used the affair to accuse them of aiding and abetting Bandits. He called for a [[Trial of Annihilation]] to [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] for the Shark Merchant's treason and refusal to follow Clan tradition. To gain political favors from the Shark's Crusaders, Khan [[Elias Crichell|Crichell]] was unwilling to support Helmer, especially over the loss of some [[Freeborn|freebirths]]. When challenged to prove or disprove the assertions, Mar Helmer balked and the Diamond Sharks were able to produce documents of their interactions with local business, giving only nonmilitary supplies to non-Clan forces. Crichell then proposed the exile of Diamond Shark merchants from the Inner Sphere; this led to Diamond Shark warrior/merchant strife, the (temporary) loss of Shark Merchant power, the adding of Diamond Keshik to the fourth wave of the Falcons, and the loss of face for Mar Helmer.<ref name=IC139>''Invading Clans'', p. 139</ref> − Mar Helmer was not physically hurt during [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Tukayyid]] the Accursed but did receive damage to his codex. In his bidding against saKhan Chistu, the Galaxy Commander worked to ensure Gamma Galaxy was given the honor of taking the crossings over the Prezno River and he bid the lead to the Clusters of his most inexperienced Star Colonels: that of the [[7th Falcon Regulars (Clan Jade Falcon)|7th Falcon Regulars Cluster]], [[Devlin Hazen]], and his favorite Star Colonel, Senza Oriega, of his former command, the 12th Falcon Regulars. When much of both Clusters was lost to the treachery of ComStar charges set on the bridges, Galaxy Commander Mar Helmer and his forces lost momentum, and Robyn's Crossing and Plough Bridge were abandoned. With a ''[[Dictionary#Kurultai|kurultai]]'' called almost thirty kilometers south, the assault was stalled for nearly two days while commanders ignored the recommendations of the inexperienced or ''[[dezgra]]'' such as [[Aidan Pryde]]. Finally given a beachhead through the unorthodox tactics of the Falcon Guard, the success at Olalla was short-lived when the supplies at the city were set ablaze and the duplicitous act forced the Falcons to retreat. The combined Vau and Gamma force were sent back across the river to their DropShips and saved only by the rearguard death of the Jade Phoenix. The redemption of the Falcon Guards and the Draw earned against the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] did little to salve the losses on Tukayyid and cost Mar much of his chance at advancement.<ref>''BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid'', p. 117</ref> + Mar Helmer was not physically hurt during [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Tukayyid]] the Accursed but did receive damage to his codex. In his bidding against saKhan Chistu, the Galaxy Commander worked to ensure Gamma Galaxy was given the honor of taking the crossings over the Prezno River and he bid lead Clusters to his most inexperienced of Star Colonels: that of the [[7th Falcon Regulars (Clan Jade Falcon)|7th Falcon Regulars Cluster]], [[Devlin Hazen]], and his favored Star Colonel, Senza Oriega, of his former command- the 12th Falcon Regulars. When much of both Clusters were lost to the treachery of ComStar charges set on the bridges, Galaxy Commander Mar Helmer and his forces lost momentum, and Robyn's Crossing and Plough Bridge were abandoned. With a ''[[Dictionary#Kurultai|kurultai]]'' called almost thirty kilometers south, the assault was stalled for nearly two days while commanders ignored the recommendations of the inexperienced or ''[[dezgra]]'' such as [[Aidan Pryde]]. Finally given a beachhead through the unorthodox tactics of the Falcon Guard, the success at Olalla was short-lived when the stores at the city were set ablaze and the duplicitous act forced the Falcons to retreat. The combined Vau and Gamma force were sent back across the river to their DropShips and saved only by the rearguard death of the Jade Phoenix. The redemption of the Falcon Guards and the Draw earned against the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] did little to salve the losses on Tukayyid and cost Mar much of his chance at advancement.<ref>''BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid'', p. 117</ref> === Refusal War === === Refusal War ===
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In June [[3050]], the loss of a [[Clan Diamond Shark]] Merchant Caste JumpShip coincided with an increase in resistance activity near [[Brocchi's Cluster]]. Looking to embarrass the Sharks, Helmer used the affair to accuse them of aiding and abetting Bandits. He called for a [[Trial of Annihilation]] to [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] for the Shark Merchant's treason and refusal to follow Clan tradition. To gain political favors from the Shark's Crusaders, Khan [[Elias Crichell|Crichell]] was unwilling to support Helmer, especially over the loss of some [[Freeborn|freebirths]]. When challenged to prove or disprove the assertions, Mar Helmer balked and the Diamond Sharks were able to produce documents of their interactions with local business, giving only nonmilitary supplies to non-Clan forces. Crichell then proposed the exile of Diamond Shark merchants from the Inner Sphere; this led to Diamond Shark warrior/merchant strife, the (temporary) loss of Shark Merchant power, the adding of Diamond Keshik to the fourth wave of the Falcons, and the loss of face for Mar Helmer.<ref name=IC139>''Invading Clans'', p. 139</ref> | In June [[3050]], the loss of a [[Clan Diamond Shark]] Merchant Caste JumpShip coincided with an increase in resistance activity near [[Brocchi's Cluster]]. Looking to embarrass the Sharks, Helmer used the affair to accuse them of aiding and abetting Bandits. He called for a [[Trial of Annihilation]] to [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] for the Shark Merchant's treason and refusal to follow Clan tradition. To gain political favors from the Shark's Crusaders, Khan [[Elias Crichell|Crichell]] was unwilling to support Helmer, especially over the loss of some [[Freeborn|freebirths]]. When challenged to prove or disprove the assertions, Mar Helmer balked and the Diamond Sharks were able to produce documents of their interactions with local business, giving only nonmilitary supplies to non-Clan forces. Crichell then proposed the exile of Diamond Shark merchants from the Inner Sphere; this led to Diamond Shark warrior/merchant strife, the (temporary) loss of Shark Merchant power, the adding of Diamond Keshik to the fourth wave of the Falcons, and the loss of face for Mar Helmer.<ref name=IC139>''Invading Clans'', p. 139</ref> | ||
| − | Mar Helmer was not physically hurt during [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Tukayyid]] the Accursed but did receive damage to his codex. In his bidding against saKhan Chistu, the Galaxy Commander worked to ensure Gamma Galaxy was given the honor of taking the crossings over the Prezno River and he bid | + | Mar Helmer was not physically hurt during [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Tukayyid]] the Accursed but did receive damage to his codex. In his bidding against saKhan Chistu, the Galaxy Commander worked to ensure Gamma Galaxy was given the honor of taking the crossings over the Prezno River and he bid lead Clusters to his most inexperienced of Star Colonels: that of the [[7th Falcon Regulars (Clan Jade Falcon)|7th Falcon Regulars Cluster]], [[Devlin Hazen]], and his favored Star Colonel, Senza Oriega, of his former command- the 12th Falcon Regulars. When much of both Clusters were lost to the treachery of ComStar charges set on the bridges, Galaxy Commander Mar Helmer and his forces lost momentum, and Robyn's Crossing and Plough Bridge were abandoned. With a ''[[Dictionary#Kurultai|kurultai]]'' called almost thirty kilometers south, the assault was stalled for nearly two days while commanders ignored the recommendations of the inexperienced or ''[[dezgra]]'' such as [[Aidan Pryde]]. Finally given a beachhead through the unorthodox tactics of the Falcon Guard, the success at Olalla was short-lived when the stores at the city were set ablaze and the duplicitous act forced the Falcons to retreat. The combined Vau and Gamma force were sent back across the river to their DropShips and saved only by the rearguard death of the Jade Phoenix. The redemption of the Falcon Guards and the Draw earned against the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] did little to salve the losses on Tukayyid and cost Mar much of his chance at advancement.<ref>''BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid'', p. 117</ref> |
=== Refusal War === | === Refusal War === | ||