Krayiss II - Arcona

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The Battle for Krayiss II

Information

Conflict: Dark Crusade

Objective: Capture Krayiss II

Date: 36 ABY

Location: Krayiss II

Combatants Arcona Taldryan Odan-Urr Commanders Wuntila Arconae Marick Arconae Rian Aslar Shaz’air Taldrya Drodik Va'lence al'Tor Morotheri Mithfaron Strength Arconan Armed Forces Taldryan Expansionary Force Odan-Urr Armed Forces

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Battle for Krayiss II

Naval Engagements

With their hearts set on glory, Clan Arcona led the assault against the One Sith fleet surrounding Krayiss II. Squadrons under the command of Taldryan and Odan-Urr flew alongside the mass of Arcona’s fleet. The Arconan forces were led by the Eye of the Abyss II, the NSD Invicta, BAC Shadow, and the BAC Darkest Night, along with their accompanying squadrons of XJ-Wings and other supporting vessels.

Wasting little time, Rollmaster Andrelious J. Inahj gave orders for the fleets to engage with every intention of destroying the One Sith’s capital ship. He hoped to break the effectiveness of the fleet and allow the Brotherhood to move ground forces onto Krayiss II and claim the planet. The engagement along the front lines was centered on Arconan forces, with Odan-Urr and Taldryan providing supporting fire as necessary and using their smaller fleets to fill gaps in the Arconan line.

The One Sith forces managed to hold the combined Brotherhood strength at bay, focusing their efforts on engaging in fighter shoot-outs and withdrawing to stay out of the range of Arcona’s capital ships. With the impending victory within sight, Inahj sent orders for both Galeres and Qel-Droma to press the assault. His commands forced the withdrawal of the One Sith forces, who attempted to break off using the orbit of Krayiss II to accelerate their withdrawal into a safe position to enter hyperspace.

As the last of the One Sith’s fleet fell to the advancing Arcona forces, Taldryan’s secondary fleet arrived through Hyperspace, blocking the expected escape route for the One Sith capital vessel. The Bothan Cruiser Relentless and two Lancer-class frigates, Fury and Vengeance, opened fire on the damaged One Sith flagship, eliminating the remaining forces and stealing the victory from the jaws of the Arconan fleet.

Planet Side Engagements

Arconan Forces overwhelmed.

Galeran Aedile Cethgus Tiberius Entar Arconae and Consul Wuntila Arconae battled fiercely against the One Sith ground forces, and tore through enemy fighters like they were naught but ragdolls. While Void Squadron commander Nikola Valtiere took control of the sky from his Stealth X, Proconsul Marick Arconae helped coordinate the rest of the Arconan forces and managed to easily keep pace with the Taldryan army in their efforts against the One Sith.

Under orders from the Proconsul, Quaestor Sanguinius Tsucyra led Galeres onto the surface of Krayiss II. The newly elevated Exarch was determined to repay the faith shown in him by the Arconae in giving him the main task of engaging the One Sith while Qel-Droman efforts were focused on flanking attacks. The House's two battleteams, Dark Forge and Spectre Cell, were instrumental in Galeres’ success against their dishonorable opponents, serving as the fulcrum of the militant House’s might.

Despite their success on the field of battle in driving back the enemy, Galeres was unable to finish off the last remnants of the One Sith. The fast-moving forces of Arcona’s great rival, House Taldryan, beat Galeres to the punch. The mark on the House’s record has not been forgotten by its members, who swore oaths that the next planet under the dominion of the One Sith would fall to the Shadow Clan.

Planet Objectives

Target: Tor Siva

The dangerous One Sith assassin.

Tor Siva, a One Sith assassin with exceptional knowledge of the Force, was labeled as a "High Value Target" by the Dark Council. Her specialty was Stolen Form, a Force Power in which she mimicked her opponent’s lightsaber form. Combined with her prowess with her Tehk’la blade, Tor Siva was worthy of her high-value label.

The Arconans fought bravely against rival Taldrya, but by the time Troutrooper, Wuntila, and the others had reached the target, Shadow Taldrya and Grand Master Jac Cotelin had already done the deed and killed Tor Siva.

The Hunt

With rumors of Force Ghosts spreading through the Krayiss invasion force, members of every unit were dispatched to investigate. While most scoffed and ridiculed the idea of finding a "living" presence after so long, a handful took their task seriously. Foremost among them were Morotheri of Odan Urr and Wuntila Arconae of Arcona. Wuntila tested his mettle against the disembodied Jev Sundrider. His struggles to dominate the beast, however, were in vain. Rather it was the cool, dispassionate reason of the Light Jedi that won through with the spirit, banishing its presence from the soon-to-be bloody battlefield.

Reconnaissance

While members were dispatched to look into the rumors of Jev Sunrider, one team was sent on a mission of a different sort. The Buffalo Hunters, led by Grand Master Emeritus Jac Cotelin, sought to scout the remainder of the planet. The comprehensive report they assembled, while arguably droll, proved instrumental in the quick and sure conquest of Krayiss II.

Encryption

With Arcona’s resources tied up, Wuntila was able to spot something over the shoulder of Celahir’s coding to find valuable information for the Arconan battle-effort. Unfortunately, Taldryan’s many Elders and Grand Masters enabled them to unravel the mystery sooner.