Date: 430 IE
Location: Amargosa
Belligerents:
- Liberating Forces: Compact of Humanity in Assembly, Hanar, Northern Resistance, defected Gelt settlers and Warriors
- Occupiers: Gelt forces under Laral command, human collaborators
Summary:
The Liberation of Amargosa marked the end of the Occupation of Amargosa. It was the result of a complex, multi-phase campaign involving Compact-led military assault, guerrilla warfare, and strategic defections by Gelt settlers and Warriors. Unlike most military operations, this liberation was shaped as much by resistance coalitions and insurgent action as by formal naval and ground engagements.
Key Players:
- Compact Forces:
After the failed initial liberation attempt led by Force Admiral Quentin Austin, Compact command regrouped for a broader assault, this time including forces from the newly reconstituted Hanar (formerly Gilead). JT Austin, Eric Yuwono, and Suicide were among the returning figures, this time bolstered by formal military backing. - Northern Resistance:
Led by Ellie Nardino, this coalition included a Compact Marine company, a Gelt garrison that defected in disgust with Laral Farad’s rule, and a pack of sapient lycanths. Ellie’s leadership turned the north into an organized war zone, and her unorthodox tactics—including feeding Lucius Kray to the lycanths in a Section 11 execution—cemented the Resistance’s legendary status. - Gelt Defectors:
Many Gelt Warriors and settlers turned against the Larals after witnessing abuses or losing faith in their authority. Their rebuilding of human farms and active participation in the liberation won them trust and allowed them to remain post-occupation.
Notable Events:
- Second Compact-Hanar Offensive:
With support from Tishla’s forces on Hanar, the Compact launched a coordinated attack on key Gelt positions, targeting colony transports, communications, and supply lines. The arrival of the Amargosa One and the role of JT Austin and his crew were pivotal in coordinating resistance activities with formal military operations. - Battle of Riverside:
A clean fusion bomb was detonated by Lucius Kray in a desperate final act. While it devastated the city and killed several key figures—including Commander Brigga and Laral Farad—it also signaled the unraveling of Gelt control. The Resistance immediately seized the initiative. - Execution of Lucius Kray:
Kray was captured by Ellie’s Northern Resistance and executed under Section 11. Rather than a firing squad, Ellie signaled the lycanths, who descended in commandeered mechs and devoured Kray on the spot. The execution was both a tactical message and psychological victory.
Aftermath:
- Occupation Ends:
With the Gelt occupation force in disarray, Compact and Hanar forces restored planetary control. Remaining Gelt settlers negotiated to stay as citizens, rebuilding stolen farms and assisting in recovery. - Cultural Legacy:
The Liberation of Amargosa is remembered not just as a military victory, but as a symbol of cross-cultural cooperation, hybrid resistance tactics, and the emergence of new political realities in the Compact. The event is central to the reputations of JT Austin, Ellie Nardino, Tishla, and others.
Appearances: Storming Amargosa