Battle of Altais (3039)
| Battle of Altais (3039) | |
|---|---|
| Conflict details | |
| Part of | War of 3039 |
| Start Date | 3039 |
| Planet(s) | Altais |
| Result | AFFS victory |
| Attacking Forces | |
| Affiliation | Federated Commonwealth |
| Command(s) | Eighth Donegal Guards Dragonslayers (Mercenary) Gray Death Legion (Mercenary) |
| Defending Forces | |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Command(s) | First Ghost Second Ghost |
| Other Forces | |
Overview
In the War of 3039 Altais was garrisoned by the First Ghost and Second Ghost regiments. They Eighth Donegal Guards, Dragonslayers, and Gray Death Legion invaded in the first wave of the Commonwealth Thrust resulting in the Battle of Altais. Though the Ghosts fought well, they had to withdraw after two months of fighting.[1] The world would be isolated in the DCMS counterattack, however, and in November 3039 the LCAF withdrew.[2]
Units involved
Federated Commonwealth
- Eighth Donegal Guards[1]
- Dragonslayers (Mercenary)[1]
- Gray Death Legion (Mercenary)[1][3]