The Arthurian Incursion
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In June [[2367]] (ES), the [[Ark Ship]] [[Arthur]] appeared in [[New Iowa]] space, engaged an destroyed the Russian [[Second Extrasolar Fleet]] and the UIS defence fleet, and commenced a full-scale invasion of the planet. | In June [[2367]] (ES), the [[Ark Ship]] [[Arthur]] appeared in [[New Iowa]] space, engaged an destroyed the Russian [[Second Extrasolar Fleet]] and the UIS defence fleet, and commenced a full-scale invasion of the planet. | ||
| - | + | ==Reaction to the crisis== | |
| + | All major powers hurriedly redeployed forces to [[New Iowa]] to deal with the crisis. The [[Soviet]] [[Third Extrasolar Fleet]] tunneled from [[Neuostland]], while a relief fleet, known as the [[2nd Griffin Battle Group]], was dispatched from the [[UISA]]'s Titan shipyards as soon as it could be made battleready. The British redeployed their squadron of [[Longbow-Class Cruiser]]s from Neuostland. [[German]] presence was small, as befitting their negligible presence in-system, but a curious choice - an [[SS-Wissenschaftkorps]] ship and escort. | ||
| - | + | ===The Orbital Campaign=== | |
| + | [[Arthurian]] forces maintained orbital superiority until the arrival of the UIS relief fleet. Soviet and UIS forces were able to hold the swarms of Arthurian fighters at bay, but command and control issues brought about by a lack of united action prevented them from linking up to destroy the interlopers. | ||
| + | ===Arthurian Fighters=== | ||
| + | The Arthurians' forces consisted of large squadrons of [[Types_of_Military_Spacecraft#Screenships|Screenship]]-sized craft with a variety of weapons, with firepower in some cases matching that of a terrestrial [[Types_of_Military_Spacecraft#Destroyers|Destroyer]]. En masse, they proved difficult to destroy but utterly lethal to any class of ships. | ||
| - | == | + | Later estimates of Arthurian populations are vastly smaller than the number of fighting craft observed. This discovery has led to the theory that the ships were either remote-controlled or possessed of advanced [[Artificial Intelligence]]. |
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| + | ===The Ground Campaign=== | ||
| + | UIS forces were arranged into a series of local defence militia, and proved unable to prevent many Arthurian outposts from being established in UIS territory planetside. The well-trained and armed Soviet [[Third_Extrasolar_Fleet#2nd_Interplanetary_Corps|2nd Interplanetary Corps]] had more success in maintaining the inviolability of Soviet posessions. | ||
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| + | ===Arthurian Forced Integration=== | ||
| + | It became apparent early in the campaign that Arthurian ground forces were corralling children under the age of 12 and taking them back to the [[Arthur]] by shuttle. As terrestrial diplomats made inquiries it emerged that the Arthurians were planning to integrate these children into their networks through a bio-interface implanted in the brain. Terrestrial scientists have not yet unraveled the exact purpose of these devices, but early reports, especially from [[German]] sources, indicate the extremely advanced nature of these implants. The Arthurians have remained mostly silent on the matter, though their spokesman, known as '[[Taliesinn]]', indicated that the implants were safe and would allow a "greater consciousness" to the children. | ||
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| + | After their plan became widely known, thew Arthurians began offering the implants to any adult who volunteered. Small number did, but this did not prevent criticism of the Arthurians for their use of unconsenting minors in these experiments. | ||
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| + | ===Russian Terrorist Action=== | ||
| + | Lady [[Stephanie Fairnsborough]] brought to light a series of allegedly Russian-controlled Terrorist actions in British territory on New Iowa. The Soviets denied all allegations. Reports are as yet unconfirmed. | ||
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| + | ==Diplomatic efforts== | ||
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| + | ==The Arthurian Weapon== | ||
| + | Shortly after the American 2nd Griffin Battle Group arrived in-system, a transmission from the German [[SS-Wissenschaftkorps]]shciff ''Eidelweiss'' managed to jam all Arthurian transmissions. In this lull, a combined attack from all terrestrial forces in orbit around New Iowa succeeded in engaging the Arthur itself. | ||
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| + | The Arthur began to evacuate the system, and energy readings were detected emanating from the ship. Within minutes, the readings were off the scale. Later telemetry showed that the levels of Gamma, Alpha and Beta radiation suggested another radioactive quality that terrestrial equipment cannot measure. | ||
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| + | Several ships were caught in the blast, including the entire Russian 3rd Fleet and a good portion of the American relief fleet. The crew of these ships were killed almost instantly. Autopsies revealed the cause of death to be massive simultaneous systemic failure, in turn caused by every cell in the body becoming cancerous over an incredibly short space of time. | ||
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| + | The blast affected ships in planetary shadow without affecting people on the planet itself, indicating unprecedented control. Similar readings to those that indicated the blast from the Arthur were found to be emanating from the SS ship. | ||
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| + | After this blast, which rendered every ship in orbit either in planetary shadow or combat ineffective, pursuit was impossible. The Arthur limped out of the system. Last reports indicate that the Arthurians have set up a precarious base on the moon [[Griffin#Leo|Leo]], thought to be uninhabitable due to its proximity to [[Griffin]]. | ||
Revision as of 05:06, 25 February 2007
In June 2367 (ES), the Ark Ship Arthur appeared in New Iowa space, engaged an destroyed the Russian Second Extrasolar Fleet and the UIS defence fleet, and commenced a full-scale invasion of the planet.
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Reaction to the crisis
All major powers hurriedly redeployed forces to New Iowa to deal with the crisis. The Soviet Third Extrasolar Fleet tunneled from Neuostland, while a relief fleet, known as the 2nd Griffin Battle Group, was dispatched from the UISA's Titan shipyards as soon as it could be made battleready. The British redeployed their squadron of Longbow-Class Cruisers from Neuostland. German presence was small, as befitting their negligible presence in-system, but a curious choice - an SS-Wissenschaftkorps ship and escort.
The Orbital Campaign
Arthurian forces maintained orbital superiority until the arrival of the UIS relief fleet. Soviet and UIS forces were able to hold the swarms of Arthurian fighters at bay, but command and control issues brought about by a lack of united action prevented them from linking up to destroy the interlopers.
Arthurian Fighters
The Arthurians' forces consisted of large squadrons of Screenship-sized craft with a variety of weapons, with firepower in some cases matching that of a terrestrial Destroyer. En masse, they proved difficult to destroy but utterly lethal to any class of ships.
Later estimates of Arthurian populations are vastly smaller than the number of fighting craft observed. This discovery has led to the theory that the ships were either remote-controlled or possessed of advanced Artificial Intelligence.
The Ground Campaign
UIS forces were arranged into a series of local defence militia, and proved unable to prevent many Arthurian outposts from being established in UIS territory planetside. The well-trained and armed Soviet 2nd Interplanetary Corps had more success in maintaining the inviolability of Soviet posessions.
Arthurian Forced Integration
It became apparent early in the campaign that Arthurian ground forces were corralling children under the age of 12 and taking them back to the Arthur by shuttle. As terrestrial diplomats made inquiries it emerged that the Arthurians were planning to integrate these children into their networks through a bio-interface implanted in the brain. Terrestrial scientists have not yet unraveled the exact purpose of these devices, but early reports, especially from German sources, indicate the extremely advanced nature of these implants. The Arthurians have remained mostly silent on the matter, though their spokesman, known as 'Taliesinn', indicated that the implants were safe and would allow a "greater consciousness" to the children.
After their plan became widely known, thew Arthurians began offering the implants to any adult who volunteered. Small number did, but this did not prevent criticism of the Arthurians for their use of unconsenting minors in these experiments.
Russian Terrorist Action
Lady Stephanie Fairnsborough brought to light a series of allegedly Russian-controlled Terrorist actions in British territory on New Iowa. The Soviets denied all allegations. Reports are as yet unconfirmed.
Diplomatic efforts
The Arthurian Weapon
Shortly after the American 2nd Griffin Battle Group arrived in-system, a transmission from the German SS-Wissenschaftkorpsshciff Eidelweiss managed to jam all Arthurian transmissions. In this lull, a combined attack from all terrestrial forces in orbit around New Iowa succeeded in engaging the Arthur itself.
The Arthur began to evacuate the system, and energy readings were detected emanating from the ship. Within minutes, the readings were off the scale. Later telemetry showed that the levels of Gamma, Alpha and Beta radiation suggested another radioactive quality that terrestrial equipment cannot measure.
Several ships were caught in the blast, including the entire Russian 3rd Fleet and a good portion of the American relief fleet. The crew of these ships were killed almost instantly. Autopsies revealed the cause of death to be massive simultaneous systemic failure, in turn caused by every cell in the body becoming cancerous over an incredibly short space of time.
The blast affected ships in planetary shadow without affecting people on the planet itself, indicating unprecedented control. Similar readings to those that indicated the blast from the Arthur were found to be emanating from the SS ship.
After this blast, which rendered every ship in orbit either in planetary shadow or combat ineffective, pursuit was impossible. The Arthur limped out of the system. Last reports indicate that the Arthurians have set up a precarious base on the moon Leo, thought to be uninhabitable due to its proximity to Griffin.
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