Third Frontier War
(979 to 986): Third Frontier War
- The Third Frontier War (979 to 986) was the third of the Frontier Wars between the Zhodani Consulate and the Third Imperium.
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Description
The Third Frontier War was another attempt by the Zhodani Consulate to project power into the Spinward Marches. It ran from 979 to 986, with some gain to the Zhodani. If anything, the fallout from the war was more significant historically than the war itself, since it directly brought about the abdication of Emperor Styryx in 989. [1] It also stunted the Imperium's efforts to re-incorporate worlds after the Solomani Rim War. [2]
The war featured the 154th Squadron's new Quiquilat class Battle Riders, who saw action around Lusen and Utloand. The 4518th Lift Infantry regiment served on Foelen and Farreach. [3]
History
It began with a Zhodani attempt to sidestep Jewell by attacking Boughene, Pixie, and Efate. A second drive went through Lanth subsector. In 980, it took Porozlo for its naval base and gas giant. With this support base, Zhodani forces then laid siege to Rhylanor. Elements from Regina (world) brought the siege to a long stalemate. Reinforcements from the Sabine subsector were decisive in finally breaking the siege in 981. [4] [5]
Lysen
The 154th Battle Rider Squadron adopted its current insignia in 992 in commemoration of its service in the Third Frontier War. In operations at Lysen, the 154th saw action against the Zhodani 18th and 198th Cruiser Squadrons attempting to force their way through to Lysen's surface. In a feint, the Zhodani commander committed thirty-four Zhdits class Destroyer Escorts against two Battle Riders holding station off Lysen, and saw thirty-three of them destroyed by deadly accurate fire. The two Battle Riders then returned to the main battle and assisted in driving off the cruiser squadrons with only light damage to themselves. [6]
Consequences
The armistice resulted in Quar and Retinae becoming independent worlds. Several systems were ceded to the Zhodani in the Querion and Jewell subsectors, and the Vilis subsector gained a demilitarized zone along the Imperial border. [7] [8]
Commerce raiding during the war motivated the Imperial navy to develop the 1,000 ton Fer-de-Lance class Destroyer Escort. [9]
Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116
These are some of the more important historical events concerning this history:
- (979 to 986): Third Frontier War
- (1082 to 1084): Fourth Frontier War
- (1107 to 1110) Fifth Frontier War between the Third Imperium and the Zhodani Consulate.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)
This historical event primarily took place in the following areas:
References & Contributors (Sources)
- John Harshman, Marc Miller, Loren Wiseman. Library Data (N-Z) (Game Designers Workshop, 1982), 40,41.
- Marc Miller. Research Station Gamma (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 7,8.
- Frank Chadwick, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, Loren Wiseman. The Traveller Adventure (Game Designers Workshop, 1983), 14,15,120.
- Frank Chadwick, Marc Miller. Argon Gambit/Death Station (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 23.
- Marc Miller. Twilight's Peak (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 46-48,52.
- Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 9,15.
- Marc Miller. The Spinward Marches Campaign (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), 18,38,48.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Twilight's Peak (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 48.
- ↑ Frank Chadwick, Marc Miller. Argon Gambit/Death Station (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 23.
- ↑ Marc Miller. The Spinward Marches Campaign (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), 32-33,38.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Research Station Gamma (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 7,8.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Twilight's Peak (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 46-47.
- ↑ Marc Miller. The Spinward Marches Campaign (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), 38.
- ↑ Marc Miller. The Spinward Marches Campaign (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), 46-47.
- ↑ Frank Chadwick, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, Loren Wiseman. The Traveller Adventure (Game Designers Workshop, 1983), 14,15.
- ↑ Ben W. Bell, Martin Dougherty. Fighting Ships (QuikLink Interactive, 2003), 15.Bryan Steele, Stuart Machin, Dom Mooney. Fighting Ships (Mongoose Publishing, 2009), 15.Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 15.