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New WarShip list attached in the Factions thread for the end of 3091

http://www.ourbattletech.com/forum/factions/activedestroyed-warship-list/

Also if anyone would like a copy of the End 3091/Start 3092 Map I've got a rough version of one available.  If anyone wants it please PM me with your E-mail and I'll send a copy.

More timeline soon

EDIT: I've added the Artemis variant to the Diplomatic Escort Vessel - thanks to Corsair_SG's help

http://www.ourbattletech.com/forum/techlab/artemis-class-diplomatic-escort-vessel/msg11556/#msg11556

Need to read this from step one, i like what i see.

Cool Need BlackHearts and SAS for rescue op.

Now less extras and more for the timeline

AFFS Announcement
Kathil, Kathil Combat Region
Capellan March, Federated Suns
10th February 3092

   Standing in front of an open air gathering in District City on Kathil Field Marshal Nathaniel Hasek looked the gathered crowd behind him were Duke Alderman VanLees, the Duke of Kathil, looking very pleased with himself and proceedings, Nathaniel knew why today was a crowning moment for the VanLees family or so they thought.  Beside VanLees were two women Duchess Deborah Hasek, the noble leader of the Capellan March, and Cadet Kym Hasek, her daughter and a trainee in the AFFS, neither of them shared VanLees joy but then Nathaniel couldn't blame them.  He had fought today's announcement with the High Command but their decision was final, or at least until something changed the circumstances, so far the First Prince had refused to become involved in the proceedings.

   Clearing his throat Nathaniel moved closer to the mic “People of the Capellan March, and of the Federated Suns, today marks a very special day in our history.  By special order delivered by the High Command Kathil has been named regional capital of the Capellan March effective this date.  The Hasek family and your Duchess Deborah Hasek will remain as liege lords, the stewards for House Davion, but Kathil not New Syrtis will command all AFFS movements within the region.”  He said pausing he saw the looks of confusion and shock moving through them a few cheered or clapped but for the most part few even appeared to believe his words.

   â€œThis decision was made due to the recent damage to New Syrtis command facilities and the Taurian Concordat's illegal invasion, and occupation, of the Pleiades Cluster.  In time the High Command will look at returning Capellan March control to New Syrtis” he said, although he didn't believe that would happen in his lifetime.  The damage done to New Syrtis was extreme on all levels already there was word of people moving away from the “Hasek” curse.  Although Nathaniel was not of the ruling line of his family by birth he felt deeply sorry for Deborah and Kym who would have to fight their worlds corner and hopefully reclaim its place some day.  “The Hasek family fully supports the decisions that have been taken and will do all in their power to help with a speedy and seamless transition.

SLDF Terran Guard Line
Victoria Buff Wildlife Preserve, Southern Carolina
Terra, Star League Protectorate
11th February 3092

   Colonel David Alsace stood in his command tent with the field radio to his ear “no sir, at this present moment I do not believe attacking the Manei Domini forces is a good idea.”  He said as clearly as possible “yes sir, Precentor Azrael has allowed us to repair some of the bridges in exchange we've provided them with food, water and blankets.”  He said listening to the Terran Governor's reply “yes sir, it does give us access however it also gives us a dialogue with the man.”  He said pausing again “yes I'm quite sure he is a man” he replied answering the question “no sir, I have not met him in person.”  He said pausing again “no sir, ComStar was a big organization back then Azrael does appear to be old enough to have been with ComStar before the split but I did not know him.”  He said listening to the Terran Governor's reply “yes sir, your predecessor may have known him.”  He remained quiet for several moments his anger boiling as he listened to Terra's Political leader “SIR!” He finally snapped “the SLDF has a standard operating procedure for this kind of incident unless you want to move your ass down here and sit in the cockpit of one of the Mechs you want to send onto that island we wait for Special Forces from Sandhurst to arrive!  Have a good day.”  He snapped slamming down the phone turning around seeing Captain Abigail Hastings standing there silently “I'm sorry you had to hear that, Captain, can I help?”

   â€œSir, this is Major Glen Stryker commander of the Seventh Striker Battalion, Seventy-Seventh Special Operations Group from Sandhurst.”  She said introducing the other person with her who David had not even seen.

   â€œMajor, very good to see you” he said reaching out shaking Stryker's hand

   â€œWhat's the situation?”

   â€œAzrael has said he is willing to allow us to restore the bridges and communication lines to the island to facilitate negotiations.”  David Alsace explained leaning over his desk pointing at several points on the map.  “He appears to be digging in for a longer stay, we have two Wyrm Submersible Fortresses in the bay providing us with full coverage on all sides and the WarShip Bristol passes over every few hours updating us on ground positions.”

   â€œBristol that's a test ship?”

   â€œIt's all we have the Bristol or Drones the rest of the fleet is getting ready to engage the Manei Domini WarShip fleet wherever it shows its face.  We don't need this happening on a dozen worlds.”

   â€œNo we don't” Stryker agreed “we'll count on the Bristol for fire support then, the last thing we need is the public thinking we used a Drone for support.” Stryker said off hand with civilians on the island and in the area that was the last thing David Alsace had considered the Wyrms could provide support but the Bristol would be able to support them with no chance of counter attack.  “What about the First Royal ComGuards?”  He asked the front-line unit on Terra had been completely caught out of position protecting Geneva, Unity City and Sandhurst so far it had fallen to elements of the Terran Guard, weekend warriors, to contain the trouble on Hilton Head.

   â€œArriving in dibs and drabs but those that have arrived have little in the way of cohesion.  They won't all be here until maybe the end of the month.”

   â€œHow does that work?  This is one planet, my battalion got here in 2 days, I could have my other two Battalions off Mars and the Moon and here faster than the Guards.”

   â€œPassing just what I've been told.”

   â€œGreat fucking organization going on today” Stryker cursed the SLDF seemed so concerned about the Manei Domini fleet that the ground forces had forgotten exactly what their job was spread out all over the planet they appeared to be scared to come together and act as a unit.  “Fine we'll do this my way, we need human Intel on that island flyovers and camera coverage isn't going to cut it.”

   â€œWe'll send a couple of dive squads to each of the Wyrms from there they can use a couple of Mantas to get close and get onto the island there's no way that Azrael can cover it all.”  Stryker guessed he had no idea what the enemy force's total strength was as they stayed out of sight during the day and continuously changed their routes during the night.  “You seem to have built a bit of a rapport with this guy?”  David Alsace nodded “you willing to keep that up?”  Again a nod “good because we're putting people on that island planning a strike then kicking their ass off our rock.”

Clan Infighting
Occupation Zones
Inner Sphere
12th February 3092

   In the Clan Occupation Zones despite an agreement between the Clans that the Manei Domini were a grave threat Clans Wolf and Jade Falcon come to a series of blows in the Occupation Zone.  Starting with the worlds of Dompaire and Colmar the Jade Falcons find both worlds easy to take with barely defended Trials of Possession on the part of Clan Wolf.  They attempt battles on Laurent and Sevren but in both cases they find that they are opposed by Clan Coyote forces the Jade Falcons find they are pushed further back as Clan Coyote forces land on Montmarault and seize the Jade Falcon world closest to Terra as a Coyote holding.  In all five battles the Clan Wolf presence is minimal to non existent with Clan Coyote doing virtually all the fighting.

Naval Gathering
Outreach,
Star League Protectorate
17th February 3092

   While SLDF forces had spread throughout the Star League Protectorate ready to defend their space and soil at all corners a veritable fleet had gathered in the Outreach system among the vessels were the Wolf's Dragoons fleet, of which the Alexander had been designated as a ship that would travel with the gathered forces, four WarShips from the Federated Suns, Six Clan Nova Cat vessels, one Hell's Horse vessel and five Snow Raven vessels seventeen of the most powerful vessels ever built by man waiting for the order to continue on.  In other systems the Lyran vessel LCS Archon's Pride with the Rasalhague Dominion vessel Leviathan waited, while at Dieron two of the Draconis Combine's Kyushu-class Frigates were ready to assist and throughout the Protectorate almost every vessel the SLDF could spare waited for a sighting of the Manei Domini WarShips.

   The plan was simple if the Manei Domini were spotted in system adjacent to or inside the Star League Protectorate they were to be monitored by elements of the combined forces until the entire fleet was in position to attack them.  If the Manei Domini ground forces accompanying the WarShips went to ground on any planet First Prince Victor Steiner-Davion and Khan Canin Rosse had been designated as commanders of the ground forces.

   During their wait Clan Snow Raven had won a Federated Suns Excalibur-class Pocket WarShip which had recently be refitted with the AR-15 Multi-Purpose Sub-capital Missile Launcher developed by the Federated Suns' NAIS and the SLDF's Thorin University.  The Snow Ravens become the first Clan to successfully gain access to the AR-15 which they immediately begin to look into in an effort to understand and replicate the technology.

HPG Burst Transmission
Terra Firma, Capellan March
Federated Suns
20th February 3092

   From the Terra Firma system four separate radiation waves had been detected at one of the systems pirate points.  Fortunately the system had warning satellites and sensors embedded in rocks throughout the system and they immediately identified one of the vessels as the Rycon, the Columbia-class vessel very familiar to the Federated Suns following attacks at New Avalon and Kathil, the second is identified as the Warden, an AWOL Thera-class Carrier from the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth.  Two days later two Zechetinu II-class Corvettes enter the system at the same pirate point one is identified as the Scorpion which has been AWOL since the break of the Free Worlds League and is wanted for crimes against humanity.

      On the 23rd February the LCS Peter, a Peter-class Scout ship, shadowing an Invader-class JumpShip jumped into the system and began a very slow burn towards the planet.  The Peter was a tiny vessel, the smallest WarShip built in the Inner Sphere since the ancient Bug Eye.  Although it lacked the sensors of the Bug Eye the vessel's presence added an much needed extra set of eyes to the defenders the Peter looked exactly like a Gazelle-class DropShip which made the hostile WarShips ignore the ship.

SLS Invincible (Tharkad-class Battle-cruiser)
Zenith Points, Epsilon Eridani
Star League Protectorate
1st March 3092

   Across the bridge Admiral Benjamin White looked at the command centre's main screens then glanced back down at the the communication that had arrived from Terra Firma passed through the planetary HPG from the LCS Peter.  The Manei Domini fleet had begun a slow burn from the pirate point towards the Zenith and Nadir points, the LCS Peter had changed course to avoid the incoming WarShip fleet which now numbered eleven vessels including a newly arrived McKenna-class Battleship and a Faragut-class Battleship on top of the other WarShips.

   â€œPrepare for immediate jump to the Terra Firma system.  Pass a message to the SLS Helm, SLS Liberty, SLS Freedom and SLS Shining Claw.  All ships are to jump into the Zenith and Nadir Points as planned.  Send an HPG to Outreach and First Lord Davion to use Point Bravo as an entry.  We will herd them back to Point Alpha and give them no option other than to fight.”

   â€œThey could fast charge their drives” his XO suggested

   â€œNot that many ships in such a short amount of time.”  White said confidently “pass the word.”  He said his XO nodded his agreement before moving off moments later the lights within the command section of the ship significantly dimmed and an alert klaxon sounded throughout the craft warning the crew of an approaching jump.

   Several hours later the SLDF vessels each arriving from a different system began to appear within the Terra Firma system blockading the Nadir Point while at the Zenith point five WarShips of Clan Snow Raven appeared.  Initially the Manei Domini WarShip fleet continued on towards the Zenith and Nadir Points however with the arrival of additional WarShips bearing the insignia of the AFFS and Clans Nova Cat and Hell's Horses arrived at another pirate point which was closer to the standard jump points than the Manei Domini.  Unable to hit the standard points before their enemies the Manei Domini forces turned back towards their initial entry point.

   From the command deck of the FSS Destiny First Prince Victor Steiner-Davion spoke to the whole star system.  “People of the Terra Firma system there are forces within this system intent on causing you and the people of the Inner Sphere further harm.  We have arrived to eliminate these forces we will protect you all.”  He announced as the hours passed from several WarShips several DropShips were launched all heading for Terra Firma.

   â€œFirst Prince, between those ships launch our analysis suggests that there is anything up to three Divisions of ground forces.”  The Destiny's CO Admiral Jon Starkwood said informing his liege lord as commander of one of the Federated Suns premier WarShips he had more pull than most.

   â€œI will take our ground forces and those of this task force to Terra Firma and oppose any ground forces.  I want you to take your WarShips to join with Admiral White's by that time the Rasalhague and Archon's Pride should have arrived, you are then to eliminate the enemy WarShip fleet completely.”

   â€œYou are not going to Terra Firma without support sire, if the Manei Domini turn their guns on the planet you could be very exposed.”

   â€œWe cannot divide our forces, if we do we may not be able to counter those WarShips.”

   â€œStill we need to make sure you are not overly exposed.”  Starkwood said digging his feet in “the FSS New Avalon, Pillar of Autumn, Barrier Reef and Swift Strike is a significant force to support you on the ground and if necessary delay the incoming enemy forces until we arrive.”

   â€œI'll see you on the other side Admiral” Victor said saluting Admiral Starkwood returned the salute then the First Prince left the command deck.

Landing Forces
Terra Firma
Star League Protectorate
5th March 3092

   Escorted by the WarShips sent by Admiral Starkwood First Prince Victor Steiner-Davion and Khan Canin Rosse found Terra Firma unguarded by Manei Domini WarShips, DropShips or fighters allowing them free access to the planet.  Remaining over their position the Pillar of Autumn, FSS New Avalon, Barrier Reef and Swift Strike prepared themselves provide fire support for the ground forces if required however they also kept an eye on the space above Terra Firma.

   Since Victor's force had detached from the other WarShips had engaged the Manei Domini forces.  In the opening battles dozens of aerospace fighters and DropShips had been destroyed on both sides as had the FSS James Sandoval and the SLS Helm.  On the Manei Domini side a Galley-class Corvette, the Illyria, and a Zechetinu II-class Corvette, the Haptopodar.  The two forces had disengaged moving out of weapons range as they did two Lola Block II-class Destroyers and two Essex-class Destroyers arrived at the pirate point reinforcing the Manei Domini forces increasing their WarShip force to thirteen active vessels.

   As the ground forces began to make landfall engaging the Manei Domini forces the Rasalhague, Archon's Pride and two Draconis Combine Kyushu-class Frigates arrived moving towards the planet.  Immediately on landing the combined ground forces on Terra Firma engaged the Manei Domini who had been rampaging free on the planet intent on causing as much destruction as possible.  Victor Steiner-Davion led a combined forces of AFFS and SLDF forces against the Fifty-Second Shadow Division while Khan Canin Rosse commanded a force made up of Clan Nova Cat and Clan Hell's Horses against the Forty-seventh Shadow Division the suspected third Division on the planet was nowhere to be seen.  The Manei Domini forces continued to fight on the ground engaging the defenders and the local population with equal venom.

Second Naval Battle of Terra Firma
Allied Formation, Terra Firma
Capellan March, Federated Suns
8th March 3092

   Moving closer together the allied forces and Manei Domini engaged for a second time Admiral Starkwood commanding a strike against the Rycon and the ships supporting her while the Snow Ravens targeted the WarShips surrounding the Manei Domini Thera.  Over three days the two sides engaged and disengaged from each other the whole time the battle moving closer and closer to Terra Firma.

   As the battle continued closer to Terra Firma the two forces engaged for a third time this time the battle culminating in the destruction of the Blake's Sword, a Manei Domini aligned McKenna-class Battleship, and the Snow Raven vessels Blue Quest and Exodus Crusader.  As the two opposing forces approached Terra Firma the Leviathan and Archon's Pride joined the allied force for one final battle.

   On the ground with aerospace superiority Victor Steiner-Davion and Canin Rosse were able to push the Manei Domini ground forces back time and again forcing the hostile forces into a corner protecting much of the planet's population.

very nice update to your Timeline looking forward to your updated list of warships and what's left!

very nice update to your Timeline looking forward to your updated list of warships and what's left!

I can send you an emailed copy if you would like that or there will be an update at the end of the year.  If you would like a copy PM me with the email you want it sent to.

Carrying on my thanks to Herb for answering my questions on Azrael and Ravana/Lucifer hopefully I got the two close to being right and the scene plays out well.

Mobile Headquarters
Outskirts Nystoll, Terra Firma
Capellan March, Federated Suns
3rd April 3092

   Due to the destruction brought upon Terra Firma First Prince Victor Steiner-Davion had positioned his command vehicle on the outskirts of the capital city Nystoll.  Surrounded by the remains of the First New Avalon Guards RCT and the First Royal Black Watch Regiment.  Beyond them  were the members of Clans Nova Cat and Hell's Horses which represented all that had survived of those two Clans support units.  Further were the reinforcements that had arrived in the system since the end of the battle including the Davion Heavy Guards RCT and the First Tikonov Cossacks RCT.  Infantry and medical units from both these units were working across Terra Firma to rescue trapped members of the planet's population who had been caught up in the recent chaos.  According to Commanding-General Archer Christifori SLDF reinforcements were en-route to the planet as were the ICSS Mercenary Support Command meanwhile the DMI were on the look out for further Manei Domini forces that could be in hiding on the planet.

   Walking past the AFFS/SLDF Honour Guards outside the Mobile HQ Khan Canin Rosse didn't bother to stop to be announced instead walking straight in.  “First Prince Davion” Canin said as he approached.

   â€œKhan Rosse, I assume your preparations are going to plan?”

   â€œAff, our forces will be ready to leave as soon as I return.  Oathmaster Sonja Rosse's WarShip has arrived at the Nadir Point and will make sure my remaining vessels make it back home.”  He said the Nova Cats had lost three WarShips during the battle the Swift Strike and Barrier Reef had been lost during the battle while the True Vision had been scuttled following the discovery of cracks in the vessel's KF Core.  First Prince Davion had offered to assist the Nova Cats repair the vessel however the Clansmen had refused instead allowing the old ship to die following the battle.  Victor had already asked his salvage crews to look over the Congress-class Heavy Frigate once the Nova Cats departed by from all the sensor readings that had been taken of the wreck it looked like the Nova Cats had done a very thorough job of wrecking the craft.  Of his other WarShips both the Sandra Rosse and Radstadt were heavily damaged during the fighting and more than half of the two ships small craft and DropShips had been destroyed in the fighting the losses were heavy not crippling to the Nova Cat navy but still heavy for a battle that they did not have to fight, the Manei Domini had been the Inner Sphere's problem but three of the Clans had chosen to answer their threat which impressed Victor Steiner-Davion.

   â€œI understand that Khan McKenna plans to take her vessel with you during your trip back to the periphery?” Victor asked the Snow Ravens had lost three WarShips like the Nova Cats but were leaving with a captured Thera-class Carrier, the Warden, already Sterling McKenna had vowed to change the ships name however what else they planned to do with the craft was unknown.  The Outworlds Alliance had always prided itself on a strong aerospace corps since the arrival of the Snow Ravens they also had a strong naval side the captured Thera could be a nice bridge between these two services.

   â€œAff, hopefully during the journey we can gain access to the AR-15 the Snow Ravens captured before arriving here.”  Canin said with a wicked smile “an interesting weapon that proved itself in the battle for this system.”

   â€œAs did many things Khan Rosse” Victor said simply before the Khan nodded his goodbye before half turning stopping looking back at the First Prince.

   â€œBefore I go the Hell's Horses commander has asked that I ensure his forces are allowed safe passage back to the Occupation Zone since the destruction of their WarShip.”

   â€œAlready arranged Clan Sea Fox has been asked to arrange for their transport to the Occupation Zones paid for through the Federated Suns.  At least that way there can be no offense taken because of SLDF being involved.”  He said seeing Canin Rosse's second question “I have also guaranteed them access to the wreck site for as long as they wish it and can guarantee that no salvage will be taken from its hull..”

   â€œVery generous of you, First Prince.”

   â€œThe least I could do.  Safe journey” Victor said bidding him a farewell.

   â€œUntil the next time” Canin said leaving the headquarters.

Capital Hall
Liberty, Star League Protectorate
5th April 3092

   Bannister Cameron moved slowly from his desk to the coat rack grabbing his thick dark green jacket.  Moving towards the door which would take him home he had been reading reports on the fighting on Terra, Terra Firma, Galatea, Regulus and half a dozen other worlds.  Across the entire Inner Sphere tension was high, here on Liberty the population were worried but order had remained.  Moving from the mansion he headed down the short number of steps to the street and his waiting Slipper LX-class Hovercar.

   â€œGovernor!”  Someone shouted Bannister turned to see a young man dressed in an all black jumpsuit wave to him “sir!”  He shouted again signaling for Bannister to come back up the steps the Governor took several steps back up towards the man.  Before Bannister could get up more than a few steps away the hovercar beside him exploded in a fireball killing Bannister's driver and two guards and throwing the governor dozens of feet leaving his broken body against the building.

   The figure that had called the Governor back ran to his side checking for signs of life the Governor was injured badly but alive.  The shadowy figure shouted for medical assistance quickly his reaction team arrived.  On Liberty their assets were small but enough to ensure that Bannister Cameron survived today and that the man, and his family, would have a future.  Custos Paul had ordered the small Fidelis to ensure that Liberty's Governor survived and remained a friend of their people on New Earth.

Confrontation
Underground Vault, Hilton Head Island
Terra, Star League Protectorate
10th April 3092

   Moving slowly from shadow to shadow the figure dressed in black, with a red cloak over his shoulders, closed on the other older figure.  “Precentor Azrael!”  The man shouted moving into the light.

   â€œRavana” Azreal said turning around looking at the other figure the man was larger than him easily over eight feet in height he had a well muscled body under his dark jumpsuit his head partially encased in metal.

   â€œI do not go by that name” the figure said quietly “my name is Lucifer.”

   â€œOne that had been forsaken to us!” Azreal nearly screamed “how can you turn your back on your order for these frails?”

   â€œThe Master is dead!  The Word of Blake failed us!  We owe his dream and those words nothing!”  Lucifer replied shedding his cloak.

   â€œWe owe them everything, you would be dead Ravana without our Master!  ComStar left you to die on Tukayyid his plan saved us” Azrael said looking over the other man “where are your wings?”

   â€œI have shed them as I shed the Master's yoke.  End this Azrael finish this the right way for our people.”

   â€œI already have” Azrael admitted “Ravana you cannot stop this in one minute all the missiles the Star League missed on this island will launch this will trigger automated systems on ever continent that were hidden by Our Holy Order from the early days.  Terra's own defences will turn on it and all life as humanity knows it will end just as was foreseen by Jerome Blake before the First Succession War, we will bring Terra full circle.  You and me, the Master's first children here at the end!”  Azrael screamed giving in to his anger and hatred that had been contained during his stay on Terra for so long.  Staying to the shadows Azrael had been ordered by the Master to ensure Terra was ready for the Manei Domini's unveiling unfortunately those orders had not prepared them for the Master's passing or the Manei Domini's rampage across known space.  Now Azrael interpreted Blake's word his own way.

   â€œThis is not our place” Lucifer said “remember me as your brother 'Ravana' if that helps you understand Azrael.  Our time has passed we cannot end it for everyone.”

   â€œYou have made your choice, my brother, and I have made mine”  Azrael said spreading his arms wide as he did blades extended from both of his forearms splitting through his palms.  With a swing of his now sharpened blades Azrael's own cloak fell to the ground in taters.  “We will end this like the Master's chosen were taught.”

   â€œDo not make me kill you” Lucifer said quietly as from his own arms his own set of blades extended.  Azrael and Ravana had been born at the same time their bodies formed by the Master's thoughts they were the first Manei Domini, and if necessary they would end this generation, elsewhere their younger siblings, those that survived, would have to chose the order's future.

   â€œI will give you no choice!”  Azrael shouted back lunging forward with his bladed arms Lucifer expertly dodged out of the way spinning on the spot swinging one of his arms down Azrael was an intelligence finder he had never been one on the front line and his stance told Lucifer everything he needed.  Stepping in on his brother Lucifer cut down tearing from Azrael one of his blades as the metal clashed sparks flew as Azrael backed off.

   â€œEnd this!”  Lucifer screamed desperately

   â€œI intend to!” Azrael replied diving in again this time aiming for Lucifer's head with his remaining blade.  Lucifer leaned back at the same time kicking out with one of his legs his modified limbs each held three talons on the end of them as his leg extended these drive deeply into Azrael's chest knocking the wind, and the life from the older man, Lucifer withdrew the talons allowing Azrael to stagger forwards mortally injured during the fight.  Lucifer grappled his brother stopping him falling to the cold ground.  “This was how it had to end Ravana, I thank you for giving me a rightful death.”

   â€œYou didn't have to do this” Lucifer said looking down as the life drained from Azrael's face.

   â€œI did, and now you must do what you came to do Ravana, and know I forgive you for your choice.  In the end we all make the choices that are required of us.” Azrael struggled to say before his passing.  Lucifer looked down at his brother for a moment then rose to his feet stepping to the consoles imputing the codes he knew into the control systems.  Across the board the lights went from green to red as the missiles buried deep within the complex, that had laid dormant since ComStar and the Word of Blake's passing, deactivated.  Every light except two turned to red Lucifer looked at the last two for a moment before imputing his code again, it was the Master's own code that Azrael, Lucifer and Apollyon had all been given to use when they knew was right.  When for a second time the two lights remained on Lucifer looked to his fallen brother's corpse.

   â€œWe have all made the choices that we were required to.”  Lucifer said knowing that Azrael had made his own choices known and changed the sequence so that even the Master could not have stopped what came next.  Then two things happened moments after the next firstly an intercontinental ballistic missile launched from under the facility flying high into Terra's atmosphere less than a minute later the second missile primed to fire in its launch tube exploded detonating blowing up its nuclear warhead which in turn detonated every other warhead on the island destroying everything in its path.  Lucifer, his troops, Azrael's surviving forces, the hostages and the SLDF forces nearby all ceased to be as nuclear detonations tore Hilton Head from Terra's surface obliterating any trace of the island.  In the air the ICBM launched before the destruction of Hilton Head flew true as it crossed through the atmosphere targeting Unity City, the capital of the Star League Protectorate.  Fortunately as the Star League had restored the city they had also restored much of the Star League-era's defences naval class lasers buried deep into the ground all around the city lashed out at the missile detonating it in the upper atmosphere far from the population.  An Electro-magnetic pulse covered the city knocking out all unprotected electronic devices but for the most part the world had dodged the Manei Domini's final bullet.


Rescue Operations
Galatea, Isle of Skye
Lyran Commonwealth
14th April 3092

   With all eyes on the destruction on Terra Firma and the continued fighting on Regulus it was easy to forget the devastation that had been wrought on Galatea.  Rescue workers had been on Galatea since shortly after the initial attack and so far only 200,000 thousand of the worlds population and from mercenary unit support personnel.  From the ashes of the world a company of surviving MechWarriors had banded together and formed a new command the Ghosts of the Abyss.  These MechWarriors under the command of Driscoll Patterson had already accepted their first contract pro-bon-o to help search the ruins of Galatea for further survivors however Galatea was essentially a dead planet.

Border Skirmish
Brodon, Marik-Stewart Commonwealth
Former Free Worlds League
25th April 3092

   Fighting erupts on Brodon as the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth;s First Free Worlds Guards Regiment and some support assets raided the Lyran held world.  Defending the planet the  Seventeenth Isle of Skye Guards Regiment fought the Marik-Stewart forces for every metre.  Assisting the First Free Worlds Guards were The Alpha Team Mercenary Lance although only a lance in strength the unit continually led the Isle of Skye forces on chases across the planet often leading the Isle of Skye units into well orchestrated traps.  In each engagement involving the elusive command The Alpha Team units would taunt their opponents into mistakes and lead them into trouble when normally the Isle of Skye MechWarriors would have maintained their discipline.  Despite these efforts and successes nether side won an overall outright advantage leading to a series of skirmishes.