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| − | Operation: Thunderstrike - [[Capellan Confederation]] military counter-attack campaign conducted between the time of October, [[3068]] to April 1st, [[3070]]. The operation was counter-invasion to repel [[Federated Suns]] | + | Operation: Thunderstrike - [[Capellan Confederation]] military counter-attack campaign conducted between the time of October, [[3068]] to April 1st, [[3070]]. The operation was counter-invasion to repel renegade [[Federated Suns]] military forces deployed from the [[Capellan March]] from the St. Ives Commonality and take revenge for the (seemingly) killed [[Chancellor]] [[Sun Tzu Liao]] and [[Duchess]] [[Candace Allard-Liao]]. |
===Operation Brief=== | ===Operation Brief=== | ||
| − | In June, 3068 - Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] launched his ambition campaign against the Confederation named Operation: Sovereign Justice. His campaign sliced through the Confederation and effectively captured St. Ives Commonality and number other worlds. | + | In June, 3068 - Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] launched his ambition campaign against the Confederation named Operation: Sovereign Justice. His campaign sliced through the Confederation and effectively captured the St. Ives Commonality and number other worlds. |
| − | + | In October 3068, an orbital strike was made against Sian's Forbidden City, apparently by the Federated Suns. With the Imperial Palace in ruins, and no sign of the Chancellor, Sang-jiang-jun Talon Zahn declared himself regent of the Confederacy and launched his own campaign. His position was bolstered by anti-Federated Suns sentiments that had accrued in occupied areas of the St. Ives Commonality, especially after reports that Sian was attacked by Davion WarShip and it was responsible for the death of their beloved Duchess. | |
| − | + | Sang-jiang-jun Zahn divided his forces into three Task Forces named "Sheng Lung", "Light Horse" and "Vengeance." These three Task Forces and supporting efforts are listed in following sections. | |
These Task forces served as three prong attacks for Zahn's efforts into the FedSuns. In order to form up these Task Forces, he conducted a first Wave to tie up FedSun forces. | These Task forces served as three prong attacks for Zahn's efforts into the FedSuns. In order to form up these Task Forces, he conducted a first Wave to tie up FedSun forces. | ||
===Capellan Confederated Units Military & "Allied" Forces=== | ===Capellan Confederated Units Military & "Allied" Forces=== | ||
| − | Known military forces whom are list per their Task forces they were assigned after the Second Wave and | + | Known military forces whom are list per their Task forces they were assigned after the Second Wave and independent force. |
====Task Force Shen Lung==== | ====Task Force Shen Lung==== | ||
| − | + | The task force's primary pathway was to cut through Capellan March itself from Liao downward to New Syrtis. | |
*[[Death Commandos]] - Third Battalion | *[[Death Commandos]] - Third Battalion | ||
*[[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]] | *[[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]] | ||
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====Task Force Light Horse==== | ====Task Force Light Horse==== | ||
| − | + | This task force's primary pathway was from center of the St Ives Commonality on a "south-east" approach to New Syrtis. | |
*[[3rd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] (3rd MAC) | *[[3rd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] (3rd MAC) | ||
*[[1st St. Ives Lancers]] | *[[1st St. Ives Lancers]] | ||
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====Task Force Vengeance==== | ====Task Force Vengeance==== | ||
| − | The primary pathway | + | The primary pathway assigned to this task force was to depart from the Victoria Commonality into the belly of Capellan March, ultimately cutting upwards from the Pleiades Cluster to attack New Syrtis from the "south". |
*[[Kingston's Rangers|Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers]] (Kingston's VCR) | *[[Kingston's Rangers|Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers]] (Kingston's VCR) | ||
*[[1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] (1st MAC) | *[[1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] (1st MAC) | ||
*[[Prefectorate Guard]] | *[[Prefectorate Guard]] | ||
| − | ==== | + | ====Supporting & Independent Forces==== |
*[[Blackwind Lancers]] | *[[Blackwind Lancers]] | ||
*[[13th Division (Word of Blake)|13th Division of the]] [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake Militia]] | *[[13th Division (Word of Blake)|13th Division of the]] [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake Militia]] | ||
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====First Prong==== | ====First Prong==== | ||
| − | On [[Randar]], | + | On [[Randar]], hhe Holdfast Guards engaged and nearly wiped out the [[20th Avalon Hussars]], killing its commanding General [[Randal Hasek-Bills]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' page 25 - Confederation Strikes Back! - It is reported that 20th Avalon Hussars, nearly destroyed and Hasek-Bills killed.</ref> It had been supported by [[Feng Huang#variants|newly refitted]] [[Feng Huang]] Class Cruiser, CCS ''Ilsa Hyung''. With only company in strength remaining, the 20th Avalons retreated to world of [[Bethel]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 20 - Second Wave - Hussars retreat with only company remaining to Bethel.</ref> |
| − | On [[Aldertaine]], the 5th MAC fights brutal battle for control of the planet. It successfully pushes | + | On [[Aldertaine]], the 5th MAC fights a brutal battle for control of the planet. It successfully pushes the [[5th Crucis Lancers]] off world.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' page 25 - Confederation Strikes Back! - 5th MAC mentioned as liberators of Aldertaine.</ref> The Remshield's Dragoons and Warrior House Immarra attacked and liberated [[Hexare]]. Both units shattered the Davion mercenary force (the 4th Illician Lancers), prompting them to withdraw from the world. |
| − | The most noted battle in the First Wave was battle for [[Ares]], where reported the 4th MAC had never given up the planet. The Davion forces had not gained upper hand against the MAC. It wasn't until word of the death of Duchess Candice Allard-Liao did battle turn in this brutal conflict. With its beloved Duchess dead, the ''Free Capellan'' Blackwind Lancers turned on | + | The most noted battle in the First Wave was battle for [[Ares]], where reported the 4th MAC had never given up the planet. The Davion forces had not gained upper hand against the MAC. It wasn't until word of the death of Duchess Candice Allard-Liao reached Ares did the battle turn in this brutal conflict. With its beloved Duchess dead, the ''Free Capellan'' Blackwind Lancers turned on its allies, [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] and nearly wiped out the unit (85% worth of losses)<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 18 - Wave One - Blackwind inflicts 85% losses on its former allies</ref>, along with its commander, General Serena Thomas-Hasek. The Lancers were condemned across the Inner Sphere for using tactical nuclear weaponry against their Davion foes, killing millions of people.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'' page 85 - Capellan Barbarity Condemned Across the Sphere (article) - Blackwind Lancer cited for using nuclear weapons on Ares.</ref> |
====Second Prong==== | ====Second Prong==== | ||
Revision as of 12:38, 28 October 2009
Operation: Thunderstrike - Capellan Confederation military counter-attack campaign conducted between the time of October, 3068 to April 1st, 3070. The operation was counter-invasion to repel renegade Federated Suns military forces deployed from the Capellan March from the St. Ives Commonality and take revenge for the (seemingly) killed Chancellor Sun Tzu Liao and Duchess Candace Allard-Liao.
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Operation Brief
In June, 3068 - Duke George Hasek launched his ambition campaign against the Confederation named Operation: Sovereign Justice. His campaign sliced through the Confederation and effectively captured the St. Ives Commonality and number other worlds.
In October 3068, an orbital strike was made against Sian's Forbidden City, apparently by the Federated Suns. With the Imperial Palace in ruins, and no sign of the Chancellor, Sang-jiang-jun Talon Zahn declared himself regent of the Confederacy and launched his own campaign. His position was bolstered by anti-Federated Suns sentiments that had accrued in occupied areas of the St. Ives Commonality, especially after reports that Sian was attacked by Davion WarShip and it was responsible for the death of their beloved Duchess.
Sang-jiang-jun Zahn divided his forces into three Task Forces named "Sheng Lung", "Light Horse" and "Vengeance." These three Task Forces and supporting efforts are listed in following sections. These Task forces served as three prong attacks for Zahn's efforts into the FedSuns. In order to form up these Task Forces, he conducted a first Wave to tie up FedSun forces.
Capellan Confederated Units Military & "Allied" Forces
Known military forces whom are list per their Task forces they were assigned after the Second Wave and independent force.
Task Force Shen Lung
The task force's primary pathway was to cut through Capellan March itself from Liao downward to New Syrtis.
- Death Commandos - Third Battalion
- Warrior House Dai Da Chi
- 2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry (2nd MAC)
Task Force Light Horse
This task force's primary pathway was from center of the St Ives Commonality on a "south-east" approach to New Syrtis.
Task Force Vengeance
The primary pathway assigned to this task force was to depart from the Victoria Commonality into the belly of Capellan March, ultimately cutting upwards from the Pleiades Cluster to attack New Syrtis from the "south".
- Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers (Kingston's VCR)
- 1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry (1st MAC)
- Prefectorate Guard
Supporting & Independent Forces
- Blackwind Lancers
- 13th Division of the Word of Blake Militia
- Holdfast Guard
- 15th Dracon
- 4th McCarron's Armored Cavalry (4th MAC)
- 5th McCarron's Armored Cavalry (5th MAC)
- 2nd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (2nd CRC)
- 3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (3rd CRC)
- 5th Confederation Reserve Cavalry (5th CRC)
- 1st Janissaries
- 2nd Janissaries
- Warrior House Lu Sann
First Wave
The CCAF organized existing forces engaged or nearby to fight delaying battles while formaly TF were assembled. The Wave starting date being October, 3068. These action accured in three prong.
First Prong
On Randar, hhe Holdfast Guards engaged and nearly wiped out the 20th Avalon Hussars, killing its commanding General Randal Hasek-Bills.[1] It had been supported by newly refitted Feng Huang Class Cruiser, CCS Ilsa Hyung. With only company in strength remaining, the 20th Avalons retreated to world of Bethel.[2]
On Aldertaine, the 5th MAC fights a brutal battle for control of the planet. It successfully pushes the 5th Crucis Lancers off world.[3] The Remshield's Dragoons and Warrior House Immarra attacked and liberated Hexare. Both units shattered the Davion mercenary force (the 4th Illician Lancers), prompting them to withdraw from the world.
The most noted battle in the First Wave was battle for Ares, where reported the 4th MAC had never given up the planet. The Davion forces had not gained upper hand against the MAC. It wasn't until word of the death of Duchess Candice Allard-Liao reached Ares did the battle turn in this brutal conflict. With its beloved Duchess dead, the Free Capellan Blackwind Lancers turned on its allies, 5th Syrtis Fusiliers and nearly wiped out the unit (85% worth of losses)[4], along with its commander, General Serena Thomas-Hasek. The Lancers were condemned across the Inner Sphere for using tactical nuclear weaponry against their Davion foes, killing millions of people.[5]
Second Prong
In the second prong, CCAF forces struck worlds such as Glasgow and Overton. New Westin, was most noted for Death Commandos & 5th CRC utterly destroying the Free Capellan forces of Jie Fang Legion. On Overton, Capellan Forces force FedSun forces pull of planet, but not before annihilating 15th Dracon and its companion force of Warrior House Ijori.[6] However its survivors Ijori were able holf field to force the First Federated Suns Lancers from the planet.
Third Prong
The 3rd prong of CCAF forces attacked FedSun forces on Halloran V, Housekarle, Liao, and Homestead. On Necromo, the CCAF forces failed retake world back from Hasek's Khorsakov’s Cossacks and 2nd CRC took considerable amount of damages from the attempt.[7]
Second Wave
On October 20th, 3068 2nd Wave began; Task Forces (TFs) were now had come together and begun the Capellan offensive into FedSuns. Task Forces had assembled from worlds of Menke, Zanzibar, and Victoria.
The TF Light Horse struck worlds of St. Ives Commonality. Hitting worlds held by Davion forces such as Teng, No Return, and St. Ives. While TF Shen Lung arrived on Almach and hammered the Davion invaders. TF Vengeance moved towards the border, hitting like other TF at Davion supply lines making sure they were certifly cut off from Suns.
Task Force Shen Lung arrived on Valexa where they destroyed the Valexa CMM. Task Force Light Horse arrives on St. Ives, and engages in several week battle for the planet.
Supportive Actions
The Third MAC moves to capture Tallin, while for mysterious reasons the Word of Blake forces attack and capture Kittery. The 13th Division, eliminates both Kittery Borderers and the Kittery Training Battalion on planet.[8]
Third Wave
In this wave in beginning of January 3069, the most of Confederation's invaded worlds are reclaimed. The most dramatic of the action of the wave destruction of the Khorsakov’s Cossacks. Utilizing a Capellan WarShip, the Cossack are annilihated orbital strike on Necromo. TF Light Horse reclaims Haappajarvi[9] and Hadnall where 2nd St. Ives Lancers take moderate damage from the AFFS force there. While TF Shen Lung meets light resistence on Ashkum, with most FedSun forces having already pulled out. Frazer and Mendham are attacked by TF Vengeance as they make their way FedSun space. The Task Force efforts are assisted in this prong of attacks by 3rd CRC and Warrior House LuSann assaulting FedSun world of Manapire. Other FedSun worlds are raided to disrupt the March's defenders, such as Bromhead and Verlo.
After securing Confederation worlds, surged forward to invaded worlds of Robsart[10], Glentworth, and Wrentham. TF Light Horse claims Safe Port in prong attack into Capellan March.
Supportive Actions
From the other regions of the Confederation, reinforcements arrive in FedSuns securing worlds of Aucara, Lee, Cammal and Jonzac.
In disguise of support House Liao's forces, Word of Blake's 13th Division augmented by elements of the 41st Shadow Division's Manei Domini troopers take Denbar and Spica.[11] Leaving many in Davion thinking these were more Capellan working with Blakists.
Post-Third Wave
With the wave ending in February, Duke Hasek issues a recall order his troops after losing vital supply and many of his own worlds. Forcing to shift his troops now to counter act coordinated counter attack by both Capellan forces and their Blakist allies.
Fourth Wave
Task Force Shen Lung
In May, 3069 Task Force Shen Lung attacks Kathil, hitting the badly damaged shipyards. TF's House Dai Da Chi it suffers from critical damage from fighting its Kathil defenders. Shen Lung are able to obliberate the 8th Donegal Guards, reduce the shipyard to 10 percent operational capacity. The Task force splits into two groups and begun its "leapfrog" various systems, simply raiding systems as it moving downward to New Syrtis. Hitting the worlds of Carmacks, Cumberland, Stein's Folly, Wappingers, and reforming up at Hobson.
Task Force Light Horse
TF Light Horse faced heavy fighting on Bacum, where it used its WarShip's guns to obliterate the half of Bacum City and completely destroying its spaceport. The orbital strike was cover for the 3rd MAC's landing. The 3rd Mac fight the Gamma Regiment of the 12th Vegan Rangers. The Gamma took ninty percent damage from fight before Capellans claimed the field. The task force went on to Jaipur to hit world as well.
Task Force Vengeance
TF Vengeance moved to hit Davion worlds of Mandaree[12] amd Ridgebrook. Fighting on Ridgebrook was brutal and heavy, with world falling into Liao hands in August.
Fifth Wave, Battle of New Syrtis, and Ceasefire
In September, final wave of Thunderstrike began with diversionary assault on now twice hit world of Halloran V. This action was hold key Davion reinforcements in place while main Task Forces themselves begun hit their primary objective: New Syrtis.
TF Light Horse assaults Taygeta and forces its defenders off planet in September. While TFs Vengeance and Shen Lung drop on top of New Syrtis's six defending and battered regiments. These included 3rd Ceti Hussars, 4th Donegal Guards, 6th Syrtis Fusiliers, and New Syrtis CMM, which were being supported by mercenary regiments Borodin's Vindicators & Vanguard Legion.
In October, Light Horse in pursuit of AFFS forces, arrives in Syrtis to reinforce other Task Forces. The aerospace merencary command, the Medusans, arrives in Syrtis orbit and eliminates the Impavido Class Destroyer Zhejiang from the fight.
On the planet, Capellan and Davion forces clashed inflicted significate damage planetary infrastructure including its cities and industries.
Conclusion and Aftermath
The fighting New Syrtis continued until January of 3070, when Chancellor Sun Tzu Liao emerged from the ruins of Imperial Palace. He declared cease fire, however Davion fighters on Syrtis never ceased their attacks as the Liao forces fought a fighting withdrawal from the planet.
Border raids by both sides continued until April 1st, when Duke George Hasek was assasinated, his successor Angela Hasek, his sister declared it offical.
The fighting on New Syrtis claimed 2nd St. Ives Lancers and 3rd Battalion of the Death Commandos as were defender's Syrtis CMM and Donegal Guards.
Also See
References
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070 page 25 - Confederation Strikes Back! - It is reported that 20th Avalon Hussars, nearly destroyed and Hasek-Bills killed.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 20 - Second Wave - Hussars retreat with only company remaining to Bethel.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070 page 25 - Confederation Strikes Back! - 5th MAC mentioned as liberators of Aldertaine.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 18 - Wave One - Blackwind inflicts 85% losses on its former allies
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070 page 85 - Capellan Barbarity Condemned Across the Sphere (article) - Blackwind Lancer cited for using nuclear weapons on Ares.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070 page 42 - Hasek's Invasion unravels - Military Regent Zahn report the sad news of Warrior House Ijori and 15th Dracon's destruction by FedSun forces.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Black Documents page 20 - Third Prong.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 95 - 13th strikes Kittery and surrounding worlds and claims them Confederacy, but later turns them into Protectorate "Island"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents - Haappajarvi is spelled in book.
- ↑ <Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents - Robsart is misspelled in print Thunderstrike article as Robstart. Map of invasion shows correct spelling.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents) page 95 - 13th Division unit history - 13th Division secure worlds of Spica and Denbar with 41st Shadow Division troops assisting.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents - Mandaree is misspelled Manadree in the book's text but not in the invasion map of Operations Sovereign Justice/Thunderstrike.