On 8 September 3065, Clan Steel Viper launched an assault on the Snow Raven industrial capital of Lum. The conflict lasted five weeks and seriously disrupted Clan Snow Raven’s manufacturing operation. The campaign was bloody but the tenets of zellbrigen were followed for the most part.
On 12 October Clan Steel Viper began to withdraw its forces from the planet’s surface. They would sustain severe damage during their retreat.
Both Clans claimed victory.
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Coils around the Nest - Trials of Possession
The treacherous Vipers had landed and were establishing quite a sizable landhold with several successful Trials. My Star was engaged in such a Trial and I had no intention to see the Steel Vipers expand their landhold again, not while I could breathe and fight.
-- Clan Snow Raven Mechwarrior.
BATTLEFIELD
The battle occurred on terrain with a mixture of light and heavy woods, with rolling hills and neither water or structures anywhere in sight.
ATTACKER
The Attacker consisted of a Front Line Star and Nova of the 2nd Viper Guards, Alpha Galaxy of Clan Steel Viper. The Attacker may enter from either of the short map edges, if the map sides are of equal length, then any map edge may be chosen. This edge is to be considered their home edge.
DEFENDER
The Defender consisted of a Second Line Star and Nova from the 2nd Raven Phalanx, Delta Garrison Galaxy of Clan Snow Raven. The Defender’s home edge is considered the edge opposite the Attacker’s starting edge. This is also their starting edge.
OBJECTIVES
The objective for either side is simple – Destroy all units or Hegira may be offered if it is determined that continuing the conflict is hopeless for one side and defeat is inevitable. Hegira cannot be offered by the winning side until at least one ‘Mech has been destroyed on the side that the offer is being extended to.
SCORING
The side that holds the field at the end of the scenario wins. If neither side has any remaining functional units, it is considered a draw with the Trial itself unresolved.
CAMPAIGN LINKING
Dangerous Nests with the following effects:
- If the Steel Vipers win, the Agent in charge removes one unit from the Snow Raven’s forces in the main scenario and adds it to the Steel Vipers forces.
- If the Snow Ravens win, the Agent in charge removes one unit from the Snow Raven’s forces in the main scenario and adds it to the Snow Ravens forces.
- If either side asks and receives Hegira, the Agent in charge chooses one surviving unit from the side that received Hegira and that unit is added to the forces involved in the main scenario.
AFTERMATH
Numerous Trials were fought as Clan Steel Viper tried to establish a landhold on Lum.
Both Clans won and lost several of these battles. It was a testament to both sides of their skill\ and determination to achieve victory. Many warriors earned honor and respect throughout these conflicts, honing their skills in battle.
Steel Viper Force List
Viper Nova A G/P
Fire Moth A 2/3
Hankyu B 3/4
Battle Cobra B 2/3
Nova B 2/3
Crossbow Prime 1/2
Elemental ER Micro 3/4
Viper Star A G/P
Kit Fox C 2/3
Myst Lynx B 2/3
Battle Cobra B 2/3
Ice Ferret B 2/3
Linebacker A 1/2
Snow Raven
Raven Nova A G/P
Fire Moth B 1/2
Howler 2/3
Shadow Hawk IIC 2/3
Grendel Prime 3/4
Glass Spider 1/2
Sylph BA 3/4
Raven Star A G/P
Kit Fox Prime 3/4
Locust IIC 3/4
Hunchback IIC 3/4
Clint IIC 1/2
Black Python 2/3
