Battle of Blerthmore - Revision history

RS David: fixed more Golan III links

2009-05-08T21:28:45Z

fixed more Golan III links

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	*2 [[Golan III ~~station~~]]s		*2 [[Golan III Space Defense NovaGun]]s
	**''Castor''		**''Castor''
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	==The Battle==		==The Battle==
	Recovering from the immediate shock, RS Command quickly realized that the surprise attack was extremely serious. Forty-one capital-class warships and hundreds of starfighters were streaming into orbit above [[Blerthmore]]. In the Command Dome on the surface, Vice Admiral [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]], the officer on duty, gave orders to have the [[Fleet Commander]], [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], woke immediately. Distress calls were also immediately sent out to the [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces, which were stationed at the nearby planet [[Tarsonis]], with most of their forces planetside on on shore leave. In Blerthmore orbit, the Star Destroyer ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]'', Frigate ''[[Shay's Honour]]'', and Corvette ''[[Warder]]'' moved in closer to the [[Golan III station]]s that guarded the planet. This was all that the RS could muster immediately to counter the threat of over forty Imperial capital ships.		Recovering from the immediate shock, RS Command quickly realized that the surprise attack was extremely serious. Forty-one capital-class warships and hundreds of starfighters were streaming into orbit above [[Blerthmore]]. In the Command Dome on the surface, Vice Admiral [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]], the officer on duty, gave orders to have the [[Fleet Commander]], [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], woke immediately. Distress calls were also immediately sent out to the [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces, which were stationed at the nearby planet [[Tarsonis]], with most of their forces planetside on on shore leave. In Blerthmore orbit, the Star Destroyer ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]'', Frigate ''[[Shay's Honour]]'', and Corvette ''[[Warder]]'' moved in closer to the [[Golan III Space Defense NovaGun\|Golan III station]]s that guarded the planet. This was all that the RS could muster immediately to counter the threat of over forty Imperial capital ships.

	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore2.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Star Destroyers clash over Blerthmore.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore2.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Star Destroyers clash over Blerthmore.]]

RS David: fixed golan III links

2009-05-08T21:25:42Z

fixed golan III links

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	'''Blerthmore defences'''		'''Blerthmore defences'''
	*3 [[Golan III ~~station~~]]s		*3 [[Golan III Space Defense NovaGun]]s
	**''Castor'' (lost)		**''Castor'' (lost)
	**''Raptor'' (lost)		**''Raptor'' (lost)

RS David: link fixes

2009-04-14T15:48:40Z

link fixes

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Little of the background to the battle is currently known by Rebel Squadrons High Command. Following the completion of separate campaigns by both the [[Intrepid Battle Group]] and [[Renegade Fleet]], the bulk of RS forces were in a recuperate and repair status in the RS home systems. During the early morning hours of [[44GrS#44:2:27\|44:2:27]], no attack was expected. The assault, when it came, was a complete surprise. Imperial forces of unknown origin and affiliation quickly blasted through [[Greeop system]] outer defenses, destroying the [[Aegis Communications Control]] on the moon [[Uio]]. Only a handful of ships, led by the ISD ''[[Redemption]]'' were on hand in orbit around the planet [[Blerthmore]] at the time. On the surface, the night shift was in control in the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]] and was completely unprepared for the disaster about to unfold.		Little of the background to the battle is currently known by Rebel Squadrons High Command. Following the completion of separate campaigns by both the [[Intrepid Battle Group]] and [[Renegade Fleet]], the bulk of RS forces were in a recuperate and repair status in the RS home systems. During the early morning hours of [[44GrS#44:2:27\|44:2:27]], no attack was expected. The assault, when it came, was a complete surprise. Imperial forces of unknown origin and affiliation quickly blasted through [[Greeop system]] outer defenses, destroying the [[Aegis Communications Control]] on the moon [[Uio]]. Only a handful of ships, led by the ISD ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]'' were on hand in orbit around the planet [[Blerthmore]] at the time. On the surface, the night shift was in control in the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]] and was completely unprepared for the disaster about to unfold.

	==The Battle==		==The Battle==
	Recovering from the immediate shock, RS Command quickly realized that the surprise attack was extremely serious. Forty-one capital-class warships and hundreds of starfighters were streaming into orbit above [[Blerthmore]]. In the Command Dome on the surface, Vice Admiral [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]], the officer on duty, gave orders to have the [[Fleet Commander]], [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], woke immediately. Distress calls were also immediately sent out to the [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces, which were stationed at the nearby planet [[Tarsonis]], with most of their forces planetside on on shore leave. In Blerthmore orbit, the Star Destroyer ''[[Redemption]]'', Frigate ''[[Shay's Honour]]'', and Corvette ''[[Warder]]'' moved in closer to the [[Golan III station]]s that guarded the planet. This was all that the RS could muster immediately to counter the threat of over forty Imperial capital ships.		Recovering from the immediate shock, RS Command quickly realized that the surprise attack was extremely serious. Forty-one capital-class warships and hundreds of starfighters were streaming into orbit above [[Blerthmore]]. In the Command Dome on the surface, Vice Admiral [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]], the officer on duty, gave orders to have the [[Fleet Commander]], [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], woke immediately. Distress calls were also immediately sent out to the [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces, which were stationed at the nearby planet [[Tarsonis]], with most of their forces planetside on on shore leave. In Blerthmore orbit, the Star Destroyer ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]'', Frigate ''[[Shay's Honour]]'', and Corvette ''[[Warder]]'' moved in closer to the [[Golan III station]]s that guarded the planet. This was all that the RS could muster immediately to counter the threat of over forty Imperial capital ships.

	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore2.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Star Destroyers clash over Blerthmore.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore2.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Star Destroyers clash over Blerthmore.]]
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	Meanwhile, [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces were intercepted by an interdiction group just outside the [[Greeop system]] during their attempts to reach Blerthmore. After a combined assault on the Interdictor ''Fleshrinder'', the interdiction field was dropped. While the [[RgF]] remained behind to defeat the remaining Imperial forces, the [[IBG]] led by [[Anton Nels]] aboard the Calamari Cruiser ''[[Rebel Fist]]'' pushed on toward Blerthmore to reinforce the beleaguered RS forces.		Meanwhile, [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces were intercepted by an interdiction group just outside the [[Greeop system]] during their attempts to reach Blerthmore. After a combined assault on the Interdictor ''Fleshrinder'', the interdiction field was dropped. While the [[RgF]] remained behind to defeat the remaining Imperial forces, the [[IBG]] led by [[Anton Nels]] aboard the Calamari Cruiser ''[[Rebel Fist]]'' pushed on toward Blerthmore to reinforce the beleaguered RS forces.

	In the [[Greeop system]], the situation was now extremely dire. Both the ''Castor'' and ''Severance'' had slammed into the planet, sending massive shockwaves running along the planet's surface that seriously damaged the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]]. The facility lost power and sustained severe structural damage. The [[Fleet Commander]] was wounded and carried unconscious from the Ops Center. In space, Admiral [[Kaz Falcion]] aboard the ''[[Redemption]]'' realized that the situation was dire, and ordered remaining RS forces to regroup near the Golan III station ''Raptor'' for a last stand against the Imperial forces. At just this time, reinforcements in the form of the [[IBG]] finally arrived. These forces did not at all make up the deficit, and the RS remained seriously outnumbered. In fact, the battle only got worse for the RS. Over the course of the next ninety minutes, the bulk of the [[IBG]] was destroyed piecemeal by the enormous Imperial fleet. In addition to this, Base ''Raptor'' was destroyed, much like ''Castor'' had perished earlier. Their efforts were not completely wasted, though, as they succeeded in destroying one-quarter of the Imperial standing forces.		In the [[Greeop system]], the situation was now extremely dire. Both the ''Castor'' and ''Severance'' had slammed into the planet, sending massive shockwaves running along the planet's surface that seriously damaged the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]]. The facility lost power and sustained severe structural damage. The [[Fleet Commander]] was wounded and carried unconscious from the Ops Center. In space, Admiral [[Kaz Falcion]] aboard the ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]'' realized that the situation was dire, and ordered remaining RS forces to regroup near the Golan III station ''Raptor'' for a last stand against the Imperial forces. At just this time, reinforcements in the form of the [[IBG]] finally arrived. These forces did not at all make up the deficit, and the RS remained seriously outnumbered. In fact, the battle only got worse for the RS. Over the course of the next ninety minutes, the bulk of the [[IBG]] was destroyed piecemeal by the enormous Imperial fleet. In addition to this, Base ''Raptor'' was destroyed, much like ''Castor'' had perished earlier. Their efforts were not completely wasted, though, as they succeeded in destroying one-quarter of the Imperial standing forces.

	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist'' is greeted by Star Destroyers as it arrives to reinforce the beleaguered fleet of the Rebel Squadrons.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist'' is greeted by Star Destroyers as it arrives to reinforce the beleaguered fleet of the Rebel Squadrons.]]

	In a move that puzzled RS Command and still remains mysterious, however, the Imperial fleet began a withdrawal while the RS still had ships active and alive. The RS had inflicted about 25% casualties on the Imperial fleet, which may have been a predetermined point at which it would withdraw. The bulk of the Imperial force was able to escape, and was later tracked to the [[Subterrel Sector]]. Over [[Blerthmore]] itself, the end of the battle was heralded by the destruction of the Gunship ''Maw'' by the [[Redemption]].		In a move that puzzled RS Command and still remains mysterious, however, the Imperial fleet began a withdrawal while the RS still had ships active and alive. The RS had inflicted about 25% casualties on the Imperial fleet, which may have been a predetermined point at which it would withdraw. The bulk of the Imperial force was able to escape, and was later tracked to the [[Subterrel Sector]]. Over [[Blerthmore]] itself, the end of the battle was heralded by the destruction of the Gunship ''Maw'' by the ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]''.

	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	After the battle had ended, [[Logistics Officer]] [[David Vaughan]] was able to assess the damage. Of the original defense force that had been at [[Blerthmore]], only the [[Redemption]] and Base ''Stalwart'' survived. Almost all of the [[IBG]]'s fleet, which had arrived as reinforcements, had also been destroyed. Perhaps most serious of all, the unknown Imperials had targeted the ''[[Eagle's Nest]]'' shipyard and repair facility and had destroyed an additional five ships that had been in dry-dock there. The damage was horrific. The casualty toll was similarly horrible: 41,485 people lost their lives in the battle. The thoughts of the soldiers, pilots and officers of the RS turned to mourning, and then, to revenge. After several days of searching, RS Intel found that the unknown Imperial force had originated in the [[Subterrel Sector]]. After several more days of repairs, [[Fleet Commander]] [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] authorized the creation of the [[Subterrel Strike Force]]. The SSF would make its way to Subterrel, find the Imperials responsible for the surprise assault on Blerthmore, and wreak vengeance on them. The SSF departed RS space on [[44GrS#44:3:13\|44:3:13]], approximately 21 days after the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The [[Subterrel Conflict]] had begun.		After the battle had ended, [[Logistics Officer]] [[David Vaughan]] was able to assess the damage. Of the original defense force that had been at [[Blerthmore]], only the ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]'' and Base ''Stalwart'' survived. Almost all of the [[IBG]]'s fleet, which had arrived as reinforcements, had also been destroyed. Perhaps most serious of all, the unknown Imperials had targeted the ''[[Eagle's Nest]]'' shipyard and repair facility and had destroyed an additional five ships that had been in dry-dock there. The damage was horrific. The casualty toll was similarly horrible: 41,485 people lost their lives in the battle. The thoughts of the soldiers, pilots and officers of the RS turned to mourning, and then, to revenge. After several days of searching, RS Intel found that the unknown Imperial force had originated in the [[Subterrel Sector]]. After several more days of repairs, [[Fleet Commander]] [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] authorized the creation of the [[Subterrel Strike Force]]. The SSF would make its way to Subterrel, find the Imperials responsible for the surprise assault on Blerthmore, and wreak vengeance on them. The SSF departed RS space on [[44GrS#44:3:13\|44:3:13]], approximately 21 days after the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The [[Subterrel Conflict]] had begun.

	==External links==		==External links==

David Vaughan at 07:56, 10 March 2008

2008-03-10T07:56:14Z

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	*~~Currently unknown~~\|		*FA [[Thaddeus Foltz]]\|
	forces1=<br>		forces1=<br>
	'''Blerthmore defences'''		'''Blerthmore defences'''

David Vaughan: added date links --- the calendar on the other end isn't finished yet, but it's a start

2007-06-21T13:51:12Z

added date links --- the calendar on the other end isn't finished yet, but it's a start

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	name=Battle of Blerthmore\|		name=Battle of Blerthmore\|
	conflict=[[Subterrel Conflict]]\|		conflict=[[Subterrel Conflict]]\|
	date=44:2:27\|		date=[[44GrS#44:2:27\|44:2:27]]\|
	place=[[Blerthmore]]\|		place=[[Blerthmore]]\|
	result=RS pyrrhic victory\|		result=RS pyrrhic victory\|
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	==Background==		==Background==
	Little of the background to the battle is currently known by Rebel Squadrons High Command. Following the completion of separate campaigns by both the [[Intrepid Battle Group]] and [[Renegade Fleet]], the bulk of RS forces were in a recuperate and repair status in the RS home systems. During the early morning hours of 44:2:27, no attack was expected. The assault, when it came, was a complete surprise. Imperial forces of unknown origin and affiliation quickly blasted through [[Greeop system]] outer defenses, destroying the [[Aegis Communications Control]] on the moon [[Uio]]. Only a handful of ships, led by the ISD ''[[Redemption]]'' were on hand in orbit around the planet [[Blerthmore]] at the time. On the surface, the night shift was in control in the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]] and was completely unprepared for the disaster about to unfold.		Little of the background to the battle is currently known by Rebel Squadrons High Command. Following the completion of separate campaigns by both the [[Intrepid Battle Group]] and [[Renegade Fleet]], the bulk of RS forces were in a recuperate and repair status in the RS home systems. During the early morning hours of [[44GrS#44:2:27\|44:2:27]], no attack was expected. The assault, when it came, was a complete surprise. Imperial forces of unknown origin and affiliation quickly blasted through [[Greeop system]] outer defenses, destroying the [[Aegis Communications Control]] on the moon [[Uio]]. Only a handful of ships, led by the ISD ''[[Redemption]]'' were on hand in orbit around the planet [[Blerthmore]] at the time. On the surface, the night shift was in control in the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]] and was completely unprepared for the disaster about to unfold.

	==The Battle==		==The Battle==
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	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	After the battle had ended, [[Logistics Officer]] [[David Vaughan]] was able to assess the damage. Of the original defense force that had been at [[Blerthmore]], only the [[Redemption]] and Base ''Stalwart'' survived. Almost all of the [[IBG]]'s fleet, which had arrived as reinforcements, had also been destroyed. Perhaps most serious of all, the unknown Imperials had targeted the ''[[Eagle's Nest]]'' shipyard and repair facility and had destroyed an additional five ships that had been in dry-dock there. The damage was horrific. The casualty toll was similarly horrible: 41,485 people lost their lives in the battle. The thoughts of the soldiers, pilots and officers of the RS turned to mourning, and then, to revenge. After several days of searching, RS Intel found that the unknown Imperial force had originated in the [[Subterrel Sector]]. After several more days of repairs, [[Fleet Commander]] [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] authorized the creation of the [[Subterrel Strike Force]]. The SSF would make its way to Subterrel, find the Imperials responsible for the surprise assault on Blerthmore, and wreak vengeance on them. The SSF departed RS space on 44:3:13, approximately 21 days after the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The [[Subterrel Conflict]] had begun.		After the battle had ended, [[Logistics Officer]] [[David Vaughan]] was able to assess the damage. Of the original defense force that had been at [[Blerthmore]], only the [[Redemption]] and Base ''Stalwart'' survived. Almost all of the [[IBG]]'s fleet, which had arrived as reinforcements, had also been destroyed. Perhaps most serious of all, the unknown Imperials had targeted the ''[[Eagle's Nest]]'' shipyard and repair facility and had destroyed an additional five ships that had been in dry-dock there. The damage was horrific. The casualty toll was similarly horrible: 41,485 people lost their lives in the battle. The thoughts of the soldiers, pilots and officers of the RS turned to mourning, and then, to revenge. After several days of searching, RS Intel found that the unknown Imperial force had originated in the [[Subterrel Sector]]. After several more days of repairs, [[Fleet Commander]] [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] authorized the creation of the [[Subterrel Strike Force]]. The SSF would make its way to Subterrel, find the Imperials responsible for the surprise assault on Blerthmore, and wreak vengeance on them. The SSF departed RS space on [[44GrS#44:3:13\|44:3:13]], approximately 21 days after the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The [[Subterrel Conflict]] had begun.

	==External links==		==External links==

David Vaughan: /* The Battle */

2007-05-09T13:11:41Z

The Battle

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	Meanwhile, [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces were intercepted by an interdiction group just outside the [[Greeop system]] during their attempts to reach Blerthmore. After a combined assault on the Interdictor ''Fleshrinder'', the interdiction field was dropped. While the [[RgF]] remained behind to defeat the remaining Imperial forces, the [[IBG]] led by [[Anton Nels]] aboard the Calamari Cruiser ''[[Rebel Fist]]'' pushed on toward Blerthmore to reinforce the beleaguered RS forces.		Meanwhile, [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces were intercepted by an interdiction group just outside the [[Greeop system]] during their attempts to reach Blerthmore. After a combined assault on the Interdictor ''Fleshrinder'', the interdiction field was dropped. While the [[RgF]] remained behind to defeat the remaining Imperial forces, the [[IBG]] led by [[Anton Nels]] aboard the Calamari Cruiser ''[[Rebel Fist]]'' pushed on toward Blerthmore to reinforce the beleaguered RS forces.

	In the [[Greeop system]], the situation was now extremely dire. Both the ''Castor'' and ''Severance'' had slammed into the planet, sending massive shockwaves running along the planet's surface that seriously damaged the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]]. The facility lost power and sustained severe structural damage. The [[Fleet Commander]] was wounded and carried unconscious from the Ops Center. In space, Admiral [[Kaz Falcion]] aboard the ''[[Redemption]]'' realized that the situation was dire, and ordered remaining RS forces to regroup near the Golan III station ''Raptor'' for a last stand against the Imperial forces. At just this time, reinforcements in the form of the [[IBG]] finally arrived. These forces did not at all make up the deficit, and the RS remained seriously outnumbered. In fact, the battle only got worse for the RS. Over the course of the next ninety minutes, the bulk of the [[IBG]] was destroyed ~~piece mail~~ by the enormous Imperial fleet. In addition to this, Base ''Raptor'' was destroyed, much like ''Castor'' had perished earlier. Their efforts were not completely wasted, though, as they succeeded in destroying one-quarter of the Imperial standing forces.		In the [[Greeop system]], the situation was now extremely dire. Both the ''Castor'' and ''Severance'' had slammed into the planet, sending massive shockwaves running along the planet's surface that seriously damaged the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]]. The facility lost power and sustained severe structural damage. The [[Fleet Commander]] was wounded and carried unconscious from the Ops Center. In space, Admiral [[Kaz Falcion]] aboard the ''[[Redemption]]'' realized that the situation was dire, and ordered remaining RS forces to regroup near the Golan III station ''Raptor'' for a last stand against the Imperial forces. At just this time, reinforcements in the form of the [[IBG]] finally arrived. These forces did not at all make up the deficit, and the RS remained seriously outnumbered. In fact, the battle only got worse for the RS. Over the course of the next ninety minutes, the bulk of the [[IBG]] was destroyed piecemeal by the enormous Imperial fleet. In addition to this, Base ''Raptor'' was destroyed, much like ''Castor'' had perished earlier. Their efforts were not completely wasted, though, as they succeeded in destroying one-quarter of the Imperial standing forces.

	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist'' is greeted by Star Destroyers as it arrives to reinforce the beleaguered fleet of the Rebel Squadrons.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist'' is greeted by Star Destroyers as it arrives to reinforce the beleaguered fleet of the Rebel Squadrons.]]

David Vaughan: Italicised ship names

2007-05-07T01:31:16Z

Italicised ship names

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Little of the background to the battle is currently known by Rebel Squadrons High Command. Following the completion of separate campaigns by both the [[Intrepid Battle Group]] and [[Renegade Fleet]], the bulk of RS forces were in a recuperate and repair status in the RS home systems. During the early morning hours of 44:2:27, no attack was expected. The assault, when it came, was a complete surprise. Imperial forces of unknown origin and affiliation quickly blasted through [[Greeop system]] outer defenses, destroying the [[Aegis Communications Control]] on the moon [[Uio]]. Only a handful of ships, led by the ISD [[Redemption]] were on hand in orbit around the planet [[Blerthmore]] at the time. On the surface, the night shift was in control in the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]] and was completely unprepared for the disaster about to unfold.		Little of the background to the battle is currently known by Rebel Squadrons High Command. Following the completion of separate campaigns by both the [[Intrepid Battle Group]] and [[Renegade Fleet]], the bulk of RS forces were in a recuperate and repair status in the RS home systems. During the early morning hours of 44:2:27, no attack was expected. The assault, when it came, was a complete surprise. Imperial forces of unknown origin and affiliation quickly blasted through [[Greeop system]] outer defenses, destroying the [[Aegis Communications Control]] on the moon [[Uio]]. Only a handful of ships, led by the ISD ''[[Redemption]]'' were on hand in orbit around the planet [[Blerthmore]] at the time. On the surface, the night shift was in control in the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]] and was completely unprepared for the disaster about to unfold.

	==The Battle==		==The Battle==
	Recovering from the immediate shock, RS Command quickly realized that the surprise attack was extremely serious. Forty-one capital-class warships and hundreds of starfighters were streaming into orbit above [[Blerthmore]]. In the Command Dome on the surface, Vice Admiral [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]], the officer on duty, gave orders to have the [[Fleet Commander]], [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], woke immediately. Distress calls were also immediately sent out to the [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces, which were stationed at the nearby planet [[Tarsonis]], with most of their forces planetside on on shore leave. In Blerthmore orbit, the Star Destroyer [[Redemption]], Frigate [[Shay's Honour]], and Corvette [[Warder]] moved in closer to the [[Golan III station]]s that guarded the planet. This was all that the RS could muster immediately to counter the threat of over forty Imperial capital ships.		Recovering from the immediate shock, RS Command quickly realized that the surprise attack was extremely serious. Forty-one capital-class warships and hundreds of starfighters were streaming into orbit above [[Blerthmore]]. In the Command Dome on the surface, Vice Admiral [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]], the officer on duty, gave orders to have the [[Fleet Commander]], [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], woke immediately. Distress calls were also immediately sent out to the [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces, which were stationed at the nearby planet [[Tarsonis]], with most of their forces planetside on on shore leave. In Blerthmore orbit, the Star Destroyer ''[[Redemption]]'', Frigate ''[[Shay's Honour]]'', and Corvette ''[[Warder]]'' moved in closer to the [[Golan III station]]s that guarded the planet. This was all that the RS could muster immediately to counter the threat of over forty Imperial capital ships.

	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore2.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Star Destroyers clash over Blerthmore.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore2.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Star Destroyers clash over Blerthmore.]]

	Planetside, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] was roused and made his way to the Operations Center of the Command Dome. It was too late for him to travel up to a ship to take place in the battle, for the Imperials were already engaging the RS defenses and the area shield above the Command Dome had been raised. With the assistance of [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]] and [[Jon Anchorage]], he began directing RS defenses from the ground. Unfortunately, with such a disparity in odds, the RS could do little more than try to hold out and hope for the best. Less than thirty minutes after combat had begun, the [[Shay's Honour]] was destroyed by an Imperial ''Tector''-class Star Destroyer, the ''Satanic Rage''.		Planetside, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] was roused and made his way to the Operations Center of the Command Dome. It was too late for him to travel up to a ship to take place in the battle, for the Imperials were already engaging the RS defenses and the area shield above the Command Dome had been raised. With the assistance of [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]] and [[Jon Anchorage]], he began directing RS defenses from the ground. Unfortunately, with such a disparity in odds, the RS could do little more than try to hold out and hope for the best. Less than thirty minutes after combat had begun, the ''[[Shay's Honour]]'' was destroyed by an Imperial ''Tector''-class Star Destroyer, the ''Satanic Rage''.

	As the battle continued to unfold, the unknown Imperial forces concentrated their firepower on the three Golan defense stations which were the keys to breaking through to the surface of [[Blerthmore]] itself. The fighting was particularly fierce around the Golan II station ''Castor''. The ''Castor'' was nearly destroyed and was listing badly to its side when the Imperial Star Destroyer ''Severance'' edged too close, lost its bridge shields, and was decapitated by the dying ''Castor.'' Both the ''Severance'' and ''Castor'' plunged to the surface of the planet, entombing their crews aboard them.		As the battle continued to unfold, the unknown Imperial forces concentrated their firepower on the three Golan defense stations which were the keys to breaking through to the surface of [[Blerthmore]] itself. The fighting was particularly fierce around the Golan II station ''Castor''. The ''Castor'' was nearly destroyed and was listing badly to its side when the Imperial Star Destroyer ''Severance'' edged too close, lost its bridge shields, and was decapitated by the dying ''Castor.'' Both the ''Severance'' and ''Castor'' plunged to the surface of the planet, entombing their crews aboard them.
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	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore1.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|An X-Wing blazes past the Imperial-class Star Destroyer ''Mammoth'' as the M/FRG ''Celestial Fury'' fights in the background.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore1.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|An X-Wing blazes past the Imperial-class Star Destroyer ''Mammoth'' as the M/FRG ''Celestial Fury'' fights in the background.]]

	Meanwhile, [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces were intercepted by an interdiction group just outside the [[Greeop system]] during their attempts to reach Blerthmore. After a combined assault on the Interdictor ''Fleshrinder'', the interdiction field was dropped. While the [[RgF]] remained behind to defeat the remaining Imperial forces, the [[IBG]] led by [[Anton Nels]] aboard the Calamari Cruiser [[Rebel Fist]] pushed on toward Blerthmore to reinforce the beleaguered RS forces.		Meanwhile, [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces were intercepted by an interdiction group just outside the [[Greeop system]] during their attempts to reach Blerthmore. After a combined assault on the Interdictor ''Fleshrinder'', the interdiction field was dropped. While the [[RgF]] remained behind to defeat the remaining Imperial forces, the [[IBG]] led by [[Anton Nels]] aboard the Calamari Cruiser ''[[Rebel Fist]]'' pushed on toward Blerthmore to reinforce the beleaguered RS forces.

	In the [[Greeop system]], the situation was now extremely dire. Both the ''Castor'' and ''Severance'' had slammed into the planet, sending massive shockwaves running along the planet's surface that seriously damaged the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]]. The facility lost power and sustained severe structural damage. The [[Fleet Commander]] was wounded and carried unconscious from the Ops Center. In space, Admiral [[Kaz Falcion]] aboard the [[Redemption]] realized that the situation was dire, and ordered remaining RS forces to regroup near the Golan III station ''Raptor'' for a last stand against the Imperial forces. At just this time, reinforcements in the form of the [[IBG]] finally arrived. These forces did not at all make up the deficit, and the RS remained seriously outnumbered. In fact, the battle only got worse for the RS. Over the course of the next ninety minutes, the bulk of the [[IBG]] was destroyed piece mail by the enormous Imperial fleet. In addition to this, Base ''Raptor'' was destroyed, much like ''Castor'' had perished earlier. Their efforts were not completely wasted, though, as they succeeded in destroying one-quarter of the Imperial standing forces.		In the [[Greeop system]], the situation was now extremely dire. Both the ''Castor'' and ''Severance'' had slammed into the planet, sending massive shockwaves running along the planet's surface that seriously damaged the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]]. The facility lost power and sustained severe structural damage. The [[Fleet Commander]] was wounded and carried unconscious from the Ops Center. In space, Admiral [[Kaz Falcion]] aboard the ''[[Redemption]]'' realized that the situation was dire, and ordered remaining RS forces to regroup near the Golan III station ''Raptor'' for a last stand against the Imperial forces. At just this time, reinforcements in the form of the [[IBG]] finally arrived. These forces did not at all make up the deficit, and the RS remained seriously outnumbered. In fact, the battle only got worse for the RS. Over the course of the next ninety minutes, the bulk of the [[IBG]] was destroyed piece mail by the enormous Imperial fleet. In addition to this, Base ''Raptor'' was destroyed, much like ''Castor'' had perished earlier. Their efforts were not completely wasted, though, as they succeeded in destroying one-quarter of the Imperial standing forces.

	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist'' is greeted by Star Destroyers as it arrives to reinforce the beleaguered fleet of the Rebel Squadrons.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist'' is greeted by Star Destroyers as it arrives to reinforce the beleaguered fleet of the Rebel Squadrons.]]

Dave: fixed links

2007-02-07T20:28:30Z

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Little of the background to the battle is currently known by Rebel Squadrons High Command. Following the completion of separate campaigns by both the [[Intrepid Battle Group]] and [[Renegade Fleet]], the bulk of RS forces were in a recuperate and repair status in the RS home systems. During the early morning hours of 44:2:27, no attack was expected. The assault, when it came, was a complete surprise. Imperial forces of unknown origin and affiliation quickly blasted through [[Greeop system]] outer defenses, destroying the Aegis Communications ~~Center~~ on the moon [[Uio]]. Only a handful of ships, led by the ISD [[Redemption]] were on hand in orbit around the planet [[Blerthmore]] at the time. On the surface, the night shift was in control in the Command Dome and was completely unprepared for the disaster about to unfold.		Little of the background to the battle is currently known by Rebel Squadrons High Command. Following the completion of separate campaigns by both the [[Intrepid Battle Group]] and [[Renegade Fleet]], the bulk of RS forces were in a recuperate and repair status in the RS home systems. During the early morning hours of 44:2:27, no attack was expected. The assault, when it came, was a complete surprise. Imperial forces of unknown origin and affiliation quickly blasted through [[Greeop system]] outer defenses, destroying the [[Aegis Communications Control]] on the moon [[Uio]]. Only a handful of ships, led by the ISD [[Redemption]] were on hand in orbit around the planet [[Blerthmore]] at the time. On the surface, the night shift was in control in the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]] and was completely unprepared for the disaster about to unfold.

	==The Battle==		==The Battle==
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	Meanwhile, [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces were intercepted by an interdiction group just outside the [[Greeop system]] during their attempts to reach Blerthmore. After a combined assault on the Interdictor ''Fleshrinder'', the interdiction field was dropped. While the [[RgF]] remained behind to defeat the remaining Imperial forces, the [[IBG]] led by [[Anton Nels]] aboard the Calamari Cruiser [[Rebel Fist]] pushed on toward Blerthmore to reinforce the beleaguered RS forces.		Meanwhile, [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces were intercepted by an interdiction group just outside the [[Greeop system]] during their attempts to reach Blerthmore. After a combined assault on the Interdictor ''Fleshrinder'', the interdiction field was dropped. While the [[RgF]] remained behind to defeat the remaining Imperial forces, the [[IBG]] led by [[Anton Nels]] aboard the Calamari Cruiser [[Rebel Fist]] pushed on toward Blerthmore to reinforce the beleaguered RS forces.

	In the [[Greeop system]], the situation was now extremely dire. Both the ''Castor'' and ''Severance'' had slammed into the planet, sending massive shockwaves running along the planet's surface that seriously damaged the Command Dome. The facility lost power and sustained severe structural damage. The [[Fleet Commander]] was wounded and carried unconscious from the Ops Center. In space, Admiral [[Kaz Falcion]] aboard the [[Redemption]] realized that the situation was dire, and ordered remaining RS forces to regroup near the Golan III station ''Raptor'' for a last stand against the Imperial forces. At just this time, reinforcements in the form of the [[IBG]] finally arrived. These forces did not at all make up the deficit, and the RS remained seriously outnumbered. In fact, the battle only got worse for the RS. Over the course of the next ninety minutes, the bulk of the [[IBG]] was destroyed piece mail by the enormous Imperial fleet. In addition to this, Base ''Raptor'' was destroyed, much like ''Castor'' had perished earlier. Their efforts were not completely wasted, though, as they succeeded in destroying one-quarter of the Imperial standing forces.		In the [[Greeop system]], the situation was now extremely dire. Both the ''Castor'' and ''Severance'' had slammed into the planet, sending massive shockwaves running along the planet's surface that seriously damaged the [[Fleet Domed Command Complex\|Command Dome]]. The facility lost power and sustained severe structural damage. The [[Fleet Commander]] was wounded and carried unconscious from the Ops Center. In space, Admiral [[Kaz Falcion]] aboard the [[Redemption]] realized that the situation was dire, and ordered remaining RS forces to regroup near the Golan III station ''Raptor'' for a last stand against the Imperial forces. At just this time, reinforcements in the form of the [[IBG]] finally arrived. These forces did not at all make up the deficit, and the RS remained seriously outnumbered. In fact, the battle only got worse for the RS. Over the course of the next ninety minutes, the bulk of the [[IBG]] was destroyed piece mail by the enormous Imperial fleet. In addition to this, Base ''Raptor'' was destroyed, much like ''Castor'' had perished earlier. Their efforts were not completely wasted, though, as they succeeded in destroying one-quarter of the Imperial standing forces.

	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist'' is greeted by Star Destroyers as it arrives to reinforce the beleaguered fleet of the Rebel Squadrons.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist'' is greeted by Star Destroyers as it arrives to reinforce the beleaguered fleet of the Rebel Squadrons.]]
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	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	After the battle had ended, [[Logistics Officer]] [[David Vaughan]] was able to assess the damage. Of the original defense force that had been at [[Blerthmore]], only the [[Redemption]] and Base ''Stalwart'' survived. Almost all of the [[IBG]]'s fleet, which had arrived as reinforcements, had also been destroyed. Perhaps most serious of all, the unknown Imperials had targeted the [[Eagle's Nest]] repair facility and had destroyed an additional five ships that had been in dry-dock there. The damage was horrific. The casualty toll was similarly horrible: 41,485 people lost their lives in the battle. The thoughts of the soldiers, pilots and officers of the RS turned to mourning, and then, to revenge. After several days of searching, RS Intel found that the unknown Imperial force had originated in the [[Subterrel Sector]]. After several more days of repairs, [[Fleet Commander]] [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] authorized the creation of the [[Subterrel Strike Force]]. The SSF would make its way to Subterrel, find the Imperials responsible for the surprise assault on Blerthmore, and wreak vengeance on them. The SSF departed RS space on 44:3:13, approximately 21 days after the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The [[Subterrel Conflict]] had begun.		After the battle had ended, [[Logistics Officer]] [[David Vaughan]] was able to assess the damage. Of the original defense force that had been at [[Blerthmore]], only the [[Redemption]] and Base ''Stalwart'' survived. Almost all of the [[IBG]]'s fleet, which had arrived as reinforcements, had also been destroyed. Perhaps most serious of all, the unknown Imperials had targeted the ''[[Eagle's Nest]]'' shipyard and repair facility and had destroyed an additional five ships that had been in dry-dock there. The damage was horrific. The casualty toll was similarly horrible: 41,485 people lost their lives in the battle. The thoughts of the soldiers, pilots and officers of the RS turned to mourning, and then, to revenge. After several days of searching, RS Intel found that the unknown Imperial force had originated in the [[Subterrel Sector]]. After several more days of repairs, [[Fleet Commander]] [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] authorized the creation of the [[Subterrel Strike Force]]. The SSF would make its way to Subterrel, find the Imperials responsible for the surprise assault on Blerthmore, and wreak vengeance on them. The SSF departed RS space on 44:3:13, approximately 21 days after the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The [[Subterrel Conflict]] had begun.

	==External links==		==External links==

Dave: /* The Battle */ spelling :P

2007-02-03T05:37:37Z

The Battle: spelling :P

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	==The Battle==		==The Battle==
	Recovering from the immediate shock, RS Command quickly realized that the surprise attack was extremely serious. Forty-one capital-class warships and hundreds of starfighters were streaming into orbit above [[Blerthmore]]. In the Command Dome on the surface, Vice Admiral [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]], the officer on duty, gave orders to have the [[Fleet Commander]], [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], woke immediately. Distress calls were also immediately sent out to the [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces, which were stationed at the ~~mearby~~ planet [[Tarsonis]], with most of their forces planetside on on shore leave. In Blerthmore orbit, the Star Destroyer [[Redemption]], Frigate [[Shay's Honour]], and Corvette [[Warder]] moved in closer to the [[Golan III station]]s that guarded the planet. This was all that the RS could muster immediately to counter the threat of over forty Imperial capital ships.		Recovering from the immediate shock, RS Command quickly realized that the surprise attack was extremely serious. Forty-one capital-class warships and hundreds of starfighters were streaming into orbit above [[Blerthmore]]. In the Command Dome on the surface, Vice Admiral [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]], the officer on duty, gave orders to have the [[Fleet Commander]], [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], woke immediately. Distress calls were also immediately sent out to the [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces, which were stationed at the nearby planet [[Tarsonis]], with most of their forces planetside on on shore leave. In Blerthmore orbit, the Star Destroyer [[Redemption]], Frigate [[Shay's Honour]], and Corvette [[Warder]] moved in closer to the [[Golan III station]]s that guarded the planet. This was all that the RS could muster immediately to counter the threat of over forty Imperial capital ships.

	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore2.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Star Destroyers clash over Blerthmore.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore2.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Star Destroyers clash over Blerthmore.]]

David Vaughan: /* The Battle */

2007-02-03T05:34:17Z

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	==The Battle==		==The Battle==
	Recovering from the immediate shock, RS Command quickly realized that the surprise attack was extremely serious. Forty-one capital-class warships and hundreds of starfighters were streaming into orbit above [[Blerthmore]]. In the Command Dome on the surface, Vice Admiral [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]], the officer on duty, gave orders to have the [[Fleet Commander]], [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], woke immediately. Distress calls were also immediately sent out to the [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces, which were in the ~~nearby~~ [[~~Cadrel Expanse~~]] with their ~~warriors~~ on shore leave. In orbit, the Star Destroyer [[Redemption]], Frigate [[Shay's Honour]], and Corvette [[Warder]] moved in closer to the [[Golan III station]]s that ~~orbited~~ the planet. This was all that the RS could muster immediately to counter the threat of over forty Imperial capital ships.		Recovering from the immediate shock, RS Command quickly realized that the surprise attack was extremely serious. Forty-one capital-class warships and hundreds of starfighters were streaming into orbit above [[Blerthmore]]. In the Command Dome on the surface, Vice Admiral [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]], the officer on duty, gave orders to have the [[Fleet Commander]], [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], woke immediately. Distress calls were also immediately sent out to the [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces, which were stationed at the mearby planet [[Tarsonis]], with most of their forces planetside on on shore leave. In Blerthmore orbit, the Star Destroyer [[Redemption]], Frigate [[Shay's Honour]], and Corvette [[Warder]] moved in closer to the [[Golan III station]]s that guarded the planet. This was all that the RS could muster immediately to counter the threat of over forty Imperial capital ships.

	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore2.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Star Destroyers clash over Blerthmore.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore2.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Star Destroyers clash over Blerthmore.]]

	Planetside, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] was roused and made his way to the Operations Center of the Command Dome. It was too late for him to travel up to a ship to take place in the battle, for the Imperials were already engaging the RS defenses and the area shield above the Command Dome had been raised. With the assistance of [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]] and [[Jon Anchorage]], he began directing RS defenses from the ground. Unfortunately, with such a disparity in odds, the RS could do little more than try to hold out and hope for the best. Less than thirty minutes after combat had begun, the [[Shay's Honour]] was destroyed by an Imperial Tector-class Star Destroyer, the ''Satanic Rage''.		Planetside, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] was roused and made his way to the Operations Center of the Command Dome. It was too late for him to travel up to a ship to take place in the battle, for the Imperials were already engaging the RS defenses and the area shield above the Command Dome had been raised. With the assistance of [[Tyrell "Spokes" Borran]] and [[Jon Anchorage]], he began directing RS defenses from the ground. Unfortunately, with such a disparity in odds, the RS could do little more than try to hold out and hope for the best. Less than thirty minutes after combat had begun, the [[Shay's Honour]] was destroyed by an Imperial ''Tector''-class Star Destroyer, the ''Satanic Rage''.

	As the battle continued to unfold, the unknown Imperial forces concentrated their firepower on the three Golan defense stations which were the keys to breaking through to the surface of [[Blerthmore]] itself. The fighting was particularly fierce around the Golan II station ''Castor''. The ''Castor'' was nearly destroyed and was listing badly to its side when the Imperial Star Destroyer ''Severance'' edged too close, lost its bridge shields, and was decapitated by the dying ''Castor.'' Both the ''Severance'' and ''Castor'' plunged to the surface of the planet, entombing their crews aboard them.		As the battle continued to unfold, the unknown Imperial forces concentrated their firepower on the three Golan defense stations which were the keys to breaking through to the surface of [[Blerthmore]] itself. The fighting was particularly fierce around the Golan II station ''Castor''. The ''Castor'' was nearly destroyed and was listing badly to its side when the Imperial Star Destroyer ''Severance'' edged too close, lost its bridge shields, and was decapitated by the dying ''Castor.'' Both the ''Severance'' and ''Castor'' plunged to the surface of the planet, entombing their crews aboard them.
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	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore1.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|An X-Wing blazes past the Imperial-class Star Destroyer ''Mammoth'' as the M/FRG ''Celestial Fury'' fights in the background.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore1.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|An X-Wing blazes past the Imperial-class Star Destroyer ''Mammoth'' as the M/FRG ''Celestial Fury'' fights in the background.]]

	Meanwhile, [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces were intercepted by an interdiction group just outside the [[Greeop system]]. After a combined assault on the Interdictor ''Fleshrinder'', the interdiction field was dropped. While the [[RgF]] remained behind to defeat the remaining Imperial forces, the [[IBG]] led by [[Anton Nels]] aboard the Calamari Cruiser [[Rebel Fist]] pushed on toward Blerthmore to reinforce the beleaguered RS forces.		Meanwhile, [[IBG]] and [[RgF]] forces were intercepted by an interdiction group just outside the [[Greeop system]] during their attempts to reach Blerthmore. After a combined assault on the Interdictor ''Fleshrinder'', the interdiction field was dropped. While the [[RgF]] remained behind to defeat the remaining Imperial forces, the [[IBG]] led by [[Anton Nels]] aboard the Calamari Cruiser [[Rebel Fist]] pushed on toward Blerthmore to reinforce the beleaguered RS forces.

	In the [[Greeop system]], the situation was now extremely dire. Both the ''Castor'' and ''Severance'' had slammed into the planet, sending massive shockwaves running along the planet's surface that seriously damaged the Command Dome. The facility lost power and sustained severe structural damage. The [[Fleet Commander]] was wounded and carried unconscious from the Ops Center. In space, Admiral [[Kaz Falcion]] aboard the [[Redemption]] realized that the situation was ~~severe~~, and ordered remaining RS forces to regroup near the Golan III station ''Raptor'' for a last stand against the Imperial forces. At just this time, reinforcements in the form of the [[IBG]] finally arrived. These forces did not at all make up the deficit, and the RS remained seriously outnumbered. In fact, the battle only got worse for the RS. Over the course of the next ninety minutes, the bulk of the [[IBG]] was destroyed piece mail by the enormous Imperial fleet. In addition to this, Base ''Raptor'' was destroyed, much like ''Castor'' had perished earlier.		In the [[Greeop system]], the situation was now extremely dire. Both the ''Castor'' and ''Severance'' had slammed into the planet, sending massive shockwaves running along the planet's surface that seriously damaged the Command Dome. The facility lost power and sustained severe structural damage. The [[Fleet Commander]] was wounded and carried unconscious from the Ops Center. In space, Admiral [[Kaz Falcion]] aboard the [[Redemption]] realized that the situation was dire, and ordered remaining RS forces to regroup near the Golan III station ''Raptor'' for a last stand against the Imperial forces. At just this time, reinforcements in the form of the [[IBG]] finally arrived. These forces did not at all make up the deficit, and the RS remained seriously outnumbered. In fact, the battle only got worse for the RS. Over the course of the next ninety minutes, the bulk of the [[IBG]] was destroyed piece mail by the enormous Imperial fleet. In addition to this, Base ''Raptor'' was destroyed, much like ''Castor'' had perished earlier. Their efforts were not completely wasted, though, as they succeeded in destroying one-quarter of the Imperial standing forces.

	[[Image:Battleofblerthmore3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist'' is greeted by Star Destroyers as it arrives to reinforce the beleaguered fleet of the Rebel Squadrons.]]		[[Image:Battleofblerthmore3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist'' is greeted by Star Destroyers as it arrives to reinforce the beleaguered fleet of the Rebel Squadrons.]]