Basically...
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The Terran Confederation attempts a major amphibious invasion of the K'razna Colony in the G'wriss System. Confederation marines establish a beachead on the planet before an unexpected force of Kilrathi fighters destroys their space support. Ten Drayman transports carrying 2,000 marines retreats to Terran space, pursued by Kilrathi fighters. Without support, their fate is sealed. Commodore Geoffrey Tolwyn makes the TCS Tiger's Claw the flagship of a tiny squadron, sending it into Kilrathi space to fight a delaying action until further reinforcements can arrive. During the action, Tolwyn relieves Captain Thorn of command of the Tiger's Claw, charging him with cowardice in the face of the enemy. Tolwyn takes command himself. Over three days more than half the Tiger's Claw pilots are killed in action -- and the carrier herself is crippled, losing three-quarters of her engines. The surviving marines escape, and Tiger's Claw spends six months in drydock being repaired and refitted. Two Gold Stars (as well as other medals) are awarded to Tiger's Claw crewman -- one posthumously, and one to 2nd Lt. James Taggart.
Stuff comes from all over...
- Basic story is from Claw Marks.
- Mention of G'Wriss system is from TCH.
- Name of the actual colony is from VoW.
- Number of marines is from the WC1/2 guide.
- Tolwyn's taking command is from the WC3 novel.
- Paladin's medal is from the WCP guide.
