August 2584- Taurian forces easily push the SLDF off of Csomad. The SLDF defenders put up only token resistance to a new Taurian push before retreating.
August 2584- The MOC front continues to be relatively quiet. FWL reinforcements are soon arriving along the border, but overall operations are very slow due to a lack of transports.
August 2584- The OWA front is also fairly quiet. A small number of DCMS units are arriving along the front.
August 2584- The RWR front sees a huge surge in action. Large numbers of DCMS and LCAF regiments and a few additional FWL units deploy to the RWR front. A number of Republic worlds are invaded.
September 2584 – The first ships of the Mothball fleet begin to arrive on the Taurian Front. Rather then being deployed along the FS/TC border, most of these ships are stationed in the CC- First Prince Davion protests this decision as numerous FS worlds are being raided by the Taurians but Generals Lee & Forlough largely ignore the Prince.
October 2584- The Concordat starts to get nervous. There almost no traffic over Voodoo Red. What little information is sent over those channels is easily discredited by Taurian Intelligence as false.
Concordat Navy raiders operating along the FS/TC border report a major decrease in interstellar traffic in the area. Few SLDF convoys are detected by the forces based at Shangri-La, but this information will take time to reach the Concordat.
November 2584- Marshal Santos suspecting a new threat orders a recon of Capellan systems along the border with the Concordat. Using captured Davion merchant ships they send scouting missions to Shaunavon, Mendham, Corodiz and Kern. In the Corodiz and Mendham systems they spy large numbers of SLDF transports and warships.
December 2584- The Protector and TDF High Command discuss the situation and what they should do. Many in the TDF are afraid to launch an attack into Capellan Space, as that may push the Capellans to deploy troops against the Concordat. The decision is made to reinforce the border with the Capellans and wait and see what happens. The Concordat Navy is deployed to counter potential attacks from Capellan Space. The 1st Fleet is based at Pinard. The 3rd Fleet is based at the valuable shipyards at Horsham. The 4th fleet is based at Midale and the 5th Fleet is split between the Pleiades Cluster and Anaheim. There are very few Concordat Navy ships in the Spinward regions of the Concordat.
January 2585 – AFFS forces begin taking over for the SLDF units on Keuterville, Brusett, Ridgebrook, Wrentham and Flintoff.
February 2585 – Upon hearing of the redeployment of the SLDF occupation forces, the Protector and High Command assume that this a prelude to an attack against the Concordat. Additional forces are deployed along the CC/TC border. The decision is made to not further reinforce the occupied worlds- the existing forces on planet are considered sufficient to tie down the Davions. The forces at Shangri-La are ordered to focus the efforts closer to the TC border, they are specifically ordered to locate and destroy military convoys bringing AFFS reinforcements to the front.
February 2585 – Chancellor Liao secretly issues orders to her commanders that if they spot Taurian forces they are not fire unless they are fired upon first.
March 2585 – Along the MOC front, the SLDF launches invasions of Adherlwin, Nobel and Early Dawn. With naval assets spread very thin, largely due to losses on the Taurian front, each fleet only contains about 20 warships. The TC Naval Squadron and MOC Fleet which are based at Canopus IV hit the SLDF units in the Adherlwin system. With near parity in numbers, the superior performance of the TC/MOC vessels allows them to inflict heavy losses on the SLDF. The attackers are forced to retreat, leaving the ground forces isolated on planet. Under the threat of orbital bombardment, the joint FWL/MOC attack force (1 SLDF brigade supported by 4 FWL regiments) is forced to surrender.
April 2585 – Along the OWA, the joint SLDF/DCMS force is still largely stymied by the OWA and Pitcairn Legion. There are also issues between General Carson and the DCMS forces. Realizing that General Furlough's targeting of civilians has only made the situation more difficult, she has tried to rescind those policies. The DCMS soldiers and commanders don't see eye to eye with her and so she has spent as much time fighting them (politically) as she has the Alliance military. Requests for aid from the SLDF (in the form of aid in getting the DCMS to follow her orders- being female only makes the situation that much harder for her) has been non-existent as the attention of the senior commanders of the SLDF and the First Lord are on the Taurian Campaign.
April 2585- the Rim Worlds Campaign really heats up. With the addition of more LCAF and DCMS units, the SLDF finally has enough forces for a real campaign. They hit numerous RWR worlds all along the length of the border.
April 2585 – The MOC uses the captured equipment from Adherlwin to outfit several new regiments of troops. The Naval strike force hits Nobel, crushing the SLDF warships and then continuing Anti-Spinward.
April 2585 – Fearing an SLDF attack being launched from Capellan Territory, the Concordat increases its scouting forces along the border. Additional Star Runners are deployed to the Robsart, Rollis and Bromhead systems.
May 2585 – The Concordat continues to strengthen their borders along the CC. TC raiders operating from Shangri-La hit AFFS staging areas, destroying a number of transports and supply convoys. The AFFS fleet is tied down trying to hunt down the raiders. The AFFS refuses to launch any more offensives until they have warships to help escort their transports.
June 2585- The MOC hits Royal Foxx. They quickly sweep aside the naval defenders and land 3 regiments of troops on planet. The SLDF garrison is overrun and the planet is liberated.
Mid-Late July 2585- General Forlough launches his offensive against the Concordat. Reinforced with large numbers of ships from the Mothball fleet, he simultaneously hits Horsham, Rollis and Bromhead. Only Horsham with it's valuable shipyards has a large naval defense force, built around the 3rd Fleet- the rest of the Taurian forces are deployed behind the front lines.
In the Horsham system the SLDF fleet encounters the Taurian 3rd Fleet supported by the 7th SAS. Despite being out numbered nearly 3 to 1 in warships, the defenders have the advantage of deploying superior vessels. The bulk of the SLDF fleet is older ships, the majority of which came from the mothball fleet. In a surprising move, the invaders jumped to the system's Zenith Point, rather then the Nadir Point and the Shipyards. The SLDF then raced for the planet, while the Concordat Fleet also raced for the planet. The Taurians easily beat the SLDF to the planet engaging them before they could get close to the orbiting shipyards. The Armageddons opened the attack, destroying numerous ships and causing the fleet to break formation. These attacks were followed up by main fleet which was built around 2 Lexington class carriers. While the warships of the fleet engaged the remaining warships of the SLDF Navy, the fighters and assault drops engaged the troop transports. By the end of the battle the bulk of the SLDF fleet had been destroyed, only a few ships were able to escape the system, while most of the transports had been shot down.
When the SLDF arrived in the Bromhead and Rollis system, one of the Star Runners in each system reported to the 1st Fleet which was stationed in the Pinard System. It is quickly decided to deploy the 1st to the Bromhead System.
In the Rollis system the SLDF easily brushes aside the local defense flotilla and takes up position over the planet. They issue an ultimatum calling for the planet to surrender in 24 hours or else they will begin bombarding the planet. When the time limit passes, the SLDF opens fire on every military base on the planet, followed by targeting the major cities and economic centers. Millions are killed. The 2nd Star Runner that had remained in the system to monitor the situation and gather intel immediately jumps to Pinard where it reports the information. Another ship then takes the report to Taurus where it is rushed to the Protector and Marshal Santos.
In the Bromhead system, the SLDF makes a high speed burn for the planet. The Taurian forces arrive at a pirate point a day after the SLDF arrives in system and moves to intercept them. The Taurian fleet is out numbered nearly 2 to 1 but as in the Horsham system have an advantage in that they operating superior vessels. The Taurian fleet splits into two, the main fleet approaches the enemy head on, while a smaller contingent of corvettes and assault dropships performs a high speed flanking maneuver. The local planetary defense flotilla hits the other flank of the SLDF fleet. Caught on 3 sides, the SLDF ships try to punch their way through to the planets. While the Taurian defenders take heavy damage in the fighting, they manage to destroy most of the SLDF fleet, only a few stragglers make it out of the system.
Early August 2585 A fourth SLDF assault fleet arrives at MacLeod's Land. As soon as it arrives the Star Runner in the system heads for Taurus with news of the invasion.
Early August 2585 – On Taurus, Protector Calderon and Marshal Santos receive the information about the invasions of Horsham, Rollis and Bromhead. Initially Protector Calderon orders the 4th Fleet to redeploy from Midale to Rollis. Soon on the heels of this, the Protector receives word of the strikes against Taurian citizens on Rollis. The Protector is enraged and orders Marshal Santos to develop a response to this attack. Before much progress can be made, the Star Runner from the MacLeod's Land system arrives at Taurus with news that an invasion fleet appeared in the system. Expecting that this fleet will use the same tactics as were used at Rollis, the Protector orders Marshal Santos to put together whatever ships he can and to head for the MacLeod's Land system. Gathering together a total 10 warships, some of which were finishing repairs and several new ships undergoing shakedown cruises, and numerous conventional transports carrying assault dropships and carriers, Marshal Santos leads this force, designated the Reserve Fleet, to the MacLeod's Land System.
Early August 2585- Upon arriving in the MacLeod's Land System, the SLDF forces burn for the planet at high speed. Reaching orbit they issue an ultimatum that the planet surrender in 24 hours or they will bombard it. The Taurians refuse and the SLDF then targets every military base on the planet. After a few days they turn their attention to the civilian population, starting with the capital city. Millions are killed in the attacks.
Mid-Late August - The Taurian Reserve Fleet arrives in system at a pirate point. Caught off guard, the SLDF Fleet moves to engage Marshal Sanos' small fleet (1 Lexington Carrier, 1 Armageddon Missile Cruiser, 3 Concordat Frigates, 1 Bulldog Destroyer, 2 Pinto Corvettes and 2 Modified Vincents.) Marshal Santos surprises the SLDF Fleet when a large number of attack dropships and small craft, which had been hiding in the radar shadow of his warships, suddenly race towards the approaching SLDF vessels under heavy cover from the fighters of the Lexington Class TCW Prometheus and numerous Phoenix class carriers. Among the small craft are several hundred boarding shuttles carrying Marines. Enraged about the attacks against civilian targets, the Marines are highly motivated- they conduct boarding operations against dozens of ships, in each case there is no mercy for the crews, among the captured ships there are very few prisoners. By the time the Reserve Fleet reaches the SLDF a large number of the ships have been captured and several others crippled. Marshal Santos' forces then mop up the survivors. Almost no SLDF warships manage to escape the system.
Late August 2585 – The 4th Fleet arrives in the Rollis system. The SLDF Fleet engages the Taurians. Enraged by the attack on civilian targets the Taurian fleet races to engage the SLDF head on. The SLDF is able to use their superior numbers to inflict heavy losses on the 4th Fleet. Following the death of Marshal Gary Hampton, commander of the fleet, his 2nd in command, Commodore Amanda Laner calls for a retreat. The few surviving Taurian ships lead the SLDF on a chase across the Rollis System.
August 2585 – MOC/TC Naval forces hit the Umka system. Included in their strike force are 2 new mech regiments and several conventional regiments that were built using the SLDF equipment captured at Adherlwin. After brushing aside the minimal naval presence in the system, the ground forces land and after a series of battles manage to liberate the world.
Early September 2585 – After receiving word of the successful destruction of the SLDF fleet in the MacLeod's Land, the Protector along with a number of transports carrying emergency supplies arrives in the MacLeod's Land System. After viewing the damage done to the system the Protector meets with Marshal Santos. The Protector is enraged at the senseless slaughter of his citizens and orders the Marshal to strike back and make the SLDF pay for their actions.
Mid September 2585 – Marshal Santos develops a new plan for the war. Having received no word from the 4th Fleet, he orders the 1st Fleet to the system. He also gathers 10 of the newly captured SLDF warships and after outfitting them with crews sends them to reinforce the Concordat Flotilla operating in the Magistracy. While the 5th Fleet remains on station along the FS/TC border, the 3rd Fleet undergoes repairs at the Horsham shipyards and the Reserve Fleet is expanded using many of the captured SLDF warships. Marshal Santos begins to develop two new plans, Case Green and Case Orange. While the Protector seeks to strike back immediately, Marshal Santos convinces the Protector that the Concordat Navy needs time to rebuild and reorganize before it can strike. He asks for a 6 week break, with operations resuming in November.
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