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{{Infobox Battle | {{Infobox Battle | ||
| − | |title = Battle of | + | |title = Battle of Tau Sakar |
|war = [[Galactic Civil War]] | |war = [[Galactic Civil War]] | ||
| − | |image = | + | |image = http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz65/FELCORP/Art_Planet.jpg |
|date = Year 12 Day 101 | |date = Year 12 Day 101 | ||
| − | |location = | + | |location = Tau Sakar System |
|result = Imperial victory | |result = Imperial victory | ||
| − | |attackers = [[ | + | |attackers = [[Galactic Empire]] · [[Mandalore]] |
|defenders = [[Krath Dynasty]] | |defenders = [[Krath Dynasty]] | ||
| − | |attacking commanders = | + | |attacking commanders = Lieutenant [[Ardath Lemeth|Lemeth]] <br> ''Evaar'la'lor'' Wraan |
| − | |defending commanders = | + | |defending commanders = Lord Marshal Tapar Craken |
| − | |attacker strength = 1x Imperial | + | |
| − | |defender strength = 6x | + | |attacker strength = 1x [[6IF|Imperial Recon Group]] · Mandalorian fleet · 5x Golan II |
| + | |defender strength = 6x MC-80B class battleships and a myriad of star-fighters | ||
|attacker casualties = no collateral damage | |attacker casualties = no collateral damage | ||
|defender casualties = no collateral damage | |defender casualties = no collateral damage | ||
| − | }} | + | }}{{Quote|A display that will serve as a reminder to any faction that considers invading Imperial Union space in the future. The Imperial Union aren't a tattered collection of governments bickering amongst ourselves; we work together, and we are stronger for it.|Vizier [[Jarek Sankin]], Chairman of the [[Imperial Union]].}} |
| − | ==See== | + | |
| + | The '''Battle of Tau Sakar''', also known as '''Operation Shield Wall''' by the [[Empire]] and '''''Slanapir''''' by [[Mandalore]], was an impressive display of the [[Imperial Union]]'s prowess and responsiveness when the [[7th Group]] combined forces with the Mandalorian fleet to achieve a resounding victory when it ambushed the largest fleet the [[Krath Dynasty]] had assembled to date. | ||
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| + | ==Build up== | ||
| + | {{ImageBox | ||
| + | | width = 150 | ||
| + | | float = left | ||
| + | | image = http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f116/Eddj/Sigs/remusquiwraannp3.gif | ||
| + | | description = Remus-Qui Wraan, Mandalorian commander | ||
| + | }}[[Imperial Intelligence]] obtained information indicating a small fleet composed of six MC-80B class battleships and a myriad of starfighters had been dispatched by the Krath Dynasty with the intent of conducting a high profile raid against the Abrion Sector's capital Tau Sakar, a system governed by [[Mandalore]]. Receiving this information, Moff [[Niven Scherbankov]] of the [[Corellian Sector]] dispatched the [[7th Group]] to Tau Sakar to assist their ally in the [[Imperial Union]]. | ||
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| + | ==Battle== | ||
| + | Krath's invasion force was intercepted as it entered real-space from its nearby rendezvous point. The 7th Group, under the command of Lieutenant [[Ardath Lemeth]], supplemented the firepower of the Mandalorian defenses spearheaded by the [[Super Star Destroyer]] MSS ''Kad Ha'rangir''. Not suspecting their assault would be compromised, the Krath Fleet was caught unprepared, quickly finding themselves under attack as they scrambled to maneuver into a defensive line and respond to the superior firepower of the Star Destroyers and Golan IIs. | ||
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| + | Interdictor cruisers trapped the Krath ships after they reverted to real-space, preventing any immediate retreat whilst Lieutenant Lemeth ordered a static engagement of the invasion force with a blistering assault on the stunned Krath commanders. Hopelessly out-matched and rushing to preserve what ships they could of their embattled fleet, the Krath commander ordered a full tactical withdrawal within minutes of their arrival; the Krath fleet retreated through real-space. Without pursuit, they limped out of the range of the Interdictor cruisers and fled into hyperspace. | ||
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| + | == Aftermath == | ||
| + | Battle reports estimated only light damage to the Krath fleet which was able to initiative a full retreat within ten minutes, whilst the Empire reported no casualties, loss of equipment, and no collateral damage to Mandalorian projects or citizens, as the engagement zone had been cleared of civilian traffic in the hours prior to the Krath's arrival. Several Imperial officers and pilots were noted for their exceptional performance and bravery during the battle. | ||
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| + | Speculation as to why the Krath attempted an invasion of Mandalorian Space at the time remains vague, however, an undisclosed source from [[Imperial Intelligence]] suggests that the Krath were attempting to resurrect plummeting morale within the fringe government brought on by chasms within the leadership. Indications are that the poorly executed foray into Imperial Union territory was fueled by a need to be recognized by the other members of the [[Galactic Alliance]] as a worthwhile and capable component of the alliance; an ambition thwarted by an embarrass engagement precipitated by a serious lack of accurate Krath intelligence in predicting Mandalore was defenseless. | ||
| + | The disastrous assault against the clearly more powerful and capable target is recorded as a unmitigated failure for Krath leadership, which no doubt attracted the attention of the Galactic Alliance for the wanton display of ineptitude. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Sic Erat In Fatis]] | *[[Sic Erat In Fatis]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Imperial Union]] |
| + | [[Category:Operations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:26, 29 April 2013
| Battle of Tau Sakar | |
| Galactic Civil War | |
| |
| Date | Year 12 Day 101 |
| Location | Tau Sakar System |
| Result | Imperial victory |
| Belligerents | |
| Galactic Empire · Mandalore | Krath Dynasty |
| Commanders and leaders | |
| Lieutenant Lemeth Evaar'la'lor Wraan |
Lord Marshal Tapar Craken |
| Strength | |
| 1x Imperial Recon Group · Mandalorian fleet · 5x Golan II | 6x MC-80B class battleships and a myriad of star-fighters |
| Casualties and losses | |
| no collateral damage | no collateral damage |
- "A display that will serve as a reminder to any faction that considers invading Imperial Union space in the future. The Imperial Union aren't a tattered collection of governments bickering amongst ourselves; we work together, and we are stronger for it."
- — Vizier Jarek Sankin, Chairman of the Imperial Union.
The Battle of Tau Sakar, also known as Operation Shield Wall by the Empire and Slanapir by Mandalore, was an impressive display of the Imperial Union's prowess and responsiveness when the 7th Group combined forces with the Mandalorian fleet to achieve a resounding victory when it ambushed the largest fleet the Krath Dynasty had assembled to date.
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Build up
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| Remus-Qui Wraan, Mandalorian commander |
Imperial Intelligence obtained information indicating a small fleet composed of six MC-80B class battleships and a myriad of starfighters had been dispatched by the Krath Dynasty with the intent of conducting a high profile raid against the Abrion Sector's capital Tau Sakar, a system governed by Mandalore. Receiving this information, Moff Niven Scherbankov of the Corellian Sector dispatched the 7th Group to Tau Sakar to assist their ally in the Imperial Union.
Battle
Krath's invasion force was intercepted as it entered real-space from its nearby rendezvous point. The 7th Group, under the command of Lieutenant Ardath Lemeth, supplemented the firepower of the Mandalorian defenses spearheaded by the Super Star Destroyer MSS Kad Ha'rangir. Not suspecting their assault would be compromised, the Krath Fleet was caught unprepared, quickly finding themselves under attack as they scrambled to maneuver into a defensive line and respond to the superior firepower of the Star Destroyers and Golan IIs.
Interdictor cruisers trapped the Krath ships after they reverted to real-space, preventing any immediate retreat whilst Lieutenant Lemeth ordered a static engagement of the invasion force with a blistering assault on the stunned Krath commanders. Hopelessly out-matched and rushing to preserve what ships they could of their embattled fleet, the Krath commander ordered a full tactical withdrawal within minutes of their arrival; the Krath fleet retreated through real-space. Without pursuit, they limped out of the range of the Interdictor cruisers and fled into hyperspace.
Aftermath
Battle reports estimated only light damage to the Krath fleet which was able to initiative a full retreat within ten minutes, whilst the Empire reported no casualties, loss of equipment, and no collateral damage to Mandalorian projects or citizens, as the engagement zone had been cleared of civilian traffic in the hours prior to the Krath's arrival. Several Imperial officers and pilots were noted for their exceptional performance and bravery during the battle.
Speculation as to why the Krath attempted an invasion of Mandalorian Space at the time remains vague, however, an undisclosed source from Imperial Intelligence suggests that the Krath were attempting to resurrect plummeting morale within the fringe government brought on by chasms within the leadership. Indications are that the poorly executed foray into Imperial Union territory was fueled by a need to be recognized by the other members of the Galactic Alliance as a worthwhile and capable component of the alliance; an ambition thwarted by an embarrass engagement precipitated by a serious lack of accurate Krath intelligence in predicting Mandalore was defenseless. The disastrous assault against the clearly more powerful and capable target is recorded as a unmitigated failure for Krath leadership, which no doubt attracted the attention of the Galactic Alliance for the wanton display of ineptitude.
