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Late September 2585- The 1st Fleet arrives in the Rollis system.  They soon make contact with the few survivors of the 4th Fleet.  Working together they coordinate an attack on the SLDF fleet, catching it in between them.  After taking moderate losses, the SLDF retreats from the system. 

Early October 2585 – With the Concordat distracted by the fighting along the Capellan border, the FS tries to take advantage of the situation.  They invade Pierce and Tentative.  With no warships in the systems, the AFFS is able to brush aside the small Taurian naval presence and land on planet.  There they face heavy resistance from the local defenders. 

Late October 2585 – Taskforce Purple departs for the MOC.  The fleet of 10 ships is composed of captured SLDF vessels, including several cruisers. 

October 2585 – The MOC hits Fanardir.  With local naval superiority, they are able to land on the planet nearly unmolested.  However as Fanardir is home to a large SLDF garrison, the MOC forces are unable to push them off world and after a few inconclusive battles, the Canopian forces retreat off world. 

Late November 2585 – Marshal Santos launches Case Green.  The 3rd Fleet, which has rebuilt most of it's strength is tasked to hit the SLDF staging areas on Mendham.  Their orders are simple and direct- level ever SLDF facility they can find and destroy and naval elements in system.  Arriving in the system, the Concordat fleet fights a short battle against a single SLDF warship squadron that is assigned to protect the system.  After dispatching them, the Concordat fleet heads in towards the planet when they detect 2 Capellan destroyers near the planet.  Soon after this the Taurians receive a message from the Capellan commander, who states that as long the as the Concordat does not attack Capellan units or citizens, the Capellan forces will not attack.  Marshal Jackson Ross, commander of the Taurian fleet is wary but decides to take the risk and does not engage the Capellans.  Arriving in orbit over the planet, the fleet conducts precision orbital bombardment of SLDF bases across the world.  After several days, the Concordat forces leave the system.  The SLDF suffers huge loses. 

December 2585- General Forlough in his command center on Zanzibar, rages when he learns about the attack on Mendham.  He rages even more when he learns that only SLDF facilities and troops were hit and that apparently the Capellans did not intervene.  He fires off a series of heated messages to General Lee back on Terra complaining about the situation and the Capellans actions.

December 2585 – With the success of the strike against Mendham, Marshal Santos leads the Reserve fleet against Corodiz.  The Taurians quickly destroy the few SLDF warships in the system and head for the planet.  As before they receive a message from the Capellans that as long as they do not target Capellan citizens or property, the CCAF will not intervene.  The Taurians quickly target the SLDF bases, and as on Mendham leave after several days of orbital bombardment. 

Late December 2585- When General Forlough learns that the CCAF refused to fight at Corodiz, he flips.  He orders his troops on Zanzibar to disarm the Capellans and take control of the planet.  The large SLDF fleet in the system is ordered to capture the Capellan naval assets.  The Capellans do not roll over and actively resist the SLDF.  Fighting breaks out across the system.

December 2585 – On the RWR front the SLDF is finally starting to make progress and has secured several worlds.

January 2586 – Learning of the attacks on Corodiz and Mendham, the First Lord orders an emergency meeting of the Council for early February. 

January 2586- Taskforce Purple arrives in the Canopus IV system.  After initially scaring the defenders, the Taurian squadron convinces the defenders that they are friendly.  The joint MOC/TC fleet is recalled to Canopus IV. 

January 2586- General Forlough secures Zanzibar.  The CCAF suffers heavy losses.  General Forlough orders SLDF forces on other worlds along the CC/TC border to take control of the worlds from the locals. 

Late January 2586 – As First Prince Alexander Davion is headed to Terra, he learns of the actions along the TC/CC border and how the CCAF is not fighting against the TC.  He begins to issue orders mobilizing his units that are along the FS/CC border.

Early February 2586- the Council lords meet on Terra.  The meeting starts with a discussion of the Concordat Front- Soon Prince Davion and Chancellor Liao are at each others throats.  Davion is pissed that the Capellans have not contributed a force to aid the SLDF and that they are not being hit by the Concordat, while the FS is suffering huge losses, to both its military and economy (due to disruption of shipping).  Chancellor Liao responds that she was not in favor of the war and the FS is reaping what it sows.  Cameron tries to maintain order but is actually very upset with Liao as he knows that they did not aid in the defense of Corodiz or Mendham.  The situation takes a huge turn for the worst when Chancellor Liao receives word that the SLDF under orders from Forlough are attacking the CCAF.  Chancellor Liao says that any attacks by the SLDF will be meet with force and storms out of the meeting.  Prince Davion, seeing this as a sign that the Capellans are working against the SLDF issues orders to the AFFS to invade the CC.  Cameron issues orders calling for General Forlough to stand down and tries to convince the Chancellor and First Prince to stop fighting. General Forlough is ordered to return to Terra to face charges.

March 2586- The first CCAF reinforcements reach the TC border, where they soon engage the SLDF.  General Forlough refuses to acknowledge his orders to return to Terra and continues to fight against those “damn Capellan traitors”.  The AFFS begins deploying for an invasion of the CC.  Operations against the TC slow as supplies begin to be diverted to the CC Front. 

March 2586 – With the SLDF fighting itself, the Concordat takes advantage of the breathing space they have gained.  The Concordat Navy takes advantage of the lull to stand down and reorganize.  TDF ground forces are prepared for liberation missions to occupied worlds. 

March 2586 – The Canopian/Taurian strike force hits Gallis.  Finding it only minimally garrisoned they are able to liberate the world.

April 2586- The CCAF and SLDF fight several battles on Mendham, Corodiz and surrounding worlds.  The fresh CCAF troops generally hold the upper hand against the superior but very weary SLDF troops.  There is also some confusion among the SLDF as several officers will not follow Forlough's commands as they feel (correctly) that he is acting illegally given that he was relieved of command and recalled to Terra. 

April 2586- SL diplomatic missions to the CC try to convince the Chancellor to stand down and not leave the SL.

May 2586 – The AFFS attacks the CCAF invading worlds in the Chesterton region – Algot, Almach and Valexa. 

May 2586 -With SLDF operations badly disrupted, the TDF deploys forces to all of the occupied worlds.  Low on supplies, many of the SLDF units are forced to surrender or retreat off world. 

June 2586 – Learning of the AFFS attacks against the Confederation, the Chancellor orders a counter attack- CCAF units invade Chesterton and Ulan Bator.

June 2586- General Richardson, 2nd in command of the SLDF, is sent by General Lee to remove General Forlough from command.  He is accompanied by 2 Royal Divisions.

July 2586- The MOC/TC strike force hits Bethonolog.  Lightly garrisoned, they quickly liberate the world.  There is serious concern in the MOC High Command as to where the SLDF has gone.  The suspicion is that they are massing for an invasion of Canopus IV.  The fleet is recalled to the capital to defend against the attack. 

August 2586- Having learned of the fighting between the CC and FS, the First Lord feels he needs to intervene.  With only a few SLDF units available, the First Lord calls upon the FWL and DC to provide “peacekeepers”.  Coordinator Kurita is particularly excited by this option and pulls his forces from the OWA campaign. 

August 2586 – The fighting between the CCAF and FS continues.  The Capellans have captured Chesterton, while the AFFS has largely secured Algot and Valexa.

September 2586- The Concordat has liberated all of their prewar holdings with the exception of the Malagrotta system. 

September 2586 – Captain General Marion Marik arrives in the Canopus IV system aboard her flagship the FWLS Albert Marik.  Rather then attack, she requests to meet with the Magistrix.  Despite some concerns that this is a trap.  The Magestrix agrees.  The Captain General arrives at Canopus under heavy guard.  In a meeting with the Magistrix she says that the FWL and SLDF are withdrawing from Canopian space.  She states that she can't keep fighting to incorporate the MOC into the SL when the SL is tearing itself apart.  Captain General Marik asks that the MOC suspend any further offensive operations while the SLDF withdraws.  The Captain General says that she will order her troops not to attack unless fired upon and will turn all occupied worlds back over their local governments.  They both agree and the Captain General leaves.  The SLDF begins withdrawing from the MOC.