The Battle of Harken

The battle of the wolves

The battle for Harkan took place after the main party departed from the village, their actions having pushed the two forces closer to one and other. Both sides being well aware of each other thanks to the party aiding both sides, resulted in a large skirmish breaking out, ambushes taking place on both sides. This battle was also a showcase and testing ground for technology on both sides, and a chance to practice the modern forms of warfare required for this new age.

The Conflict

Prelude

Forces from the Kronenberg Reich crossed into Teuton, using the latest scout vehicles. Claiming to be on a routine scouting exercise the scouting force soon came into conflict with the 31st Tutenberg Regiment.

Deployment

Both forces clashes in and around the village of Harken.

Battlefield

Rural and urban conflict were the main areas of conflict for the battlefield, however as the town was turned to rubble, fighting moved to the forests.

Conditions

The weather was cold as is typical for Teuton. Leaving the fields and roads muddy.

The Engagement

The engagement started with an ambush by the Kronenberg Troops, attacking a small manor house and catching members of the 31st by surprise. This resulted in the escalation of conflict, and more troops being drawn into the region, to this day it remains a frontier town in the war between these two great powers.
It should also be noted, that during the opening days of the skirmish both sides reported loses from the local wolf population.

Outcome

The Kronenberg Reich used the attack on it's soldiers as a cause to support their allies in Von Trapp Dominion in attacking Teuton.

Aftermath

The attack would not go unnoticed and set of a chain reaction to draw in allies from both sides, starting the great war.

Historical Significance

Ongoing

Legacy

The 31st regiment of foot earned a reputation for being experts at urban combat. This would see them deployed whenever a city was attacked.

Technological Advancement

Both sides used technology that was not sanctioned by the guild; Zappstone powered armour and bi-pedal mechs.

Included under Conflict

The Great War

Conflict Type

Skirmish

Battlefield Type

Urban

Start Date

September 30th 237 AE

Ending Date

October 5th 237 AE

Conflict Result

Stalemate, neither side was able to take much ground. Both sides claimed victory.

Location

Harken

Belligerents

31st Regiment of foot

• 31st Regiment of Foot

Led by

• Captain Henry Rodgers

Kronenberg special reconnaissance branch

Strength

2000 soldiers, light artillery and cavalry support

1500 men, ten armored vehicles

Casualties

500~

800, three vehicles knocked out.

Objectives

To protect Harken from the invading forces.

Provoke Teuton into a border conflict