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The '''Destruction of Vasuda Prime''' was an event caused by the Galactic Terran Alliance defeat at the [[Vasuda]] system. Due to the bombardments of the ''[[SD Lucifer]]'', the terrain of [[Vasuda Prime]] was rendered uninhabitable, killing billions of innocent [[Vasudans]].
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The '''destruction of Vasuda Prime''' was an event that occurred during the [[Great War]]. Following a series of costly [[Terran]]-[[Vasudan]] defeats, the [[SD Lucifer|SD ''Lucifer'']] bombarded [[Vasuda Prime]] from orbit, rendering the surface the planet uninhabitable and resulting in the deaths of an estimated four billion Vasudans.
  
 
==Antecedences==
 
==Antecedences==
The [[Great War]] reached the Vasuda system. The ''[[SD Eva]]'' and the ''[[SD Lucifer]]'' were leading the assault against the Vasudan fortresses. The ''[[GTD Galatea]]'' and her bomber wings caught the ''[[SD Eva]]'' off guard, attacked and destroyed the Shivan destroyer. The ''Galatea'' was left behind, not wanting to risk being destroyed by the overpowering Demon-class. The ''[[SD Lucifer]]'' launched fighter and bomber wings at the ''Galatea''. The force the Shivans attacked with led Admiral Wolf to the conclusion that his ship is to be evacuated. The evacuation was costy: a number of escape pods were destroyed, but at least a number of crew could escape before the tragedy. Unexpectedly, the ''[[SD Lucifer]]'' appeared and fired her beam cannons at the ''Galatea'' which could not stand out for long. The ship was destroyed, killing Admiral Wolf on-board.
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[[File:Vasuda_Prime.png|thumb|right|Vasuda Prime, with the Lucifer in orbit.]]
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The bombardment was preceded by ultimately futile attempts by both the Vasudans and Terrans to prevent the [[Shivans]] from reaching the [[Vasuda]] system, most notably the disastrous [[Battle of Deneb (2335)|Battle of Deneb]]. The allies attempted to intercept the Shivans in [[Deneb]], from where the Shivan offensive was to be launched. The Shivan assault was led by the [[SD Eva|SD ''Eva'']], a [[Demon]]-class destroyer and the SD ''Lucifer'', the Shivan flagship itself.
  
==Evacuation of Vasuda Prime==
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Although the [[GTD Galatea|GTD ''Galatea'']] and her bomber wings were able to catch the ''Eva'' off guard, successfully neutralizing the Shivan destroyer, the ''Galatea'' herself was subsequently destroyed by the ''Lucifer''. The [[GTD Legion|GTD ''Legion'']] and numerous other assets were also subsequently destroyed by the ''Lucifer'' in a massive pitched battle involving numerous warships.
The destruction of the ''Galatea'' ensured Shivan victory at [[Vasuda]]. The Lucifer entered the perimeter of [[Vasuda Prime]] and started bombarding the planet. After thirteen hours of non-stop bombardment, it was estimated that four billion [[Vasudans]] lost their lifes in the attacks. The planet's surface was completely destroyed, no cities were left intact. Shivan forces kept intercepting escaping [[Vasudan]] transports, shifting the number of casualties even further.
 
  
The [[GTD Bastion]] was one of the Terran warships assigned to assist the Evacuation, with additional military assistance, lives could be saved. The fleeing refugee transports found refuge at [[Aldebaran]] and [[Sirius]].
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The fall of Deneb ensured Shivan victory at Vasuda. Despite massive Vasudan resistance, the ''Lucifer'' entered the orbit of [[Vasuda Prime]] and started bombarding the planet. After thirteen hours of constant bombardment, it was estimated that four billion [[Vasudans]] lost their lives in the attacks. The planet's surface was rendered uninhabitable. Shivan forces pursued escaping Vasudan transports, further raising the number of casualties.
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==Aftermath==
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The [[GTD Bastion|GTD ''Bastion'']] was one of the Terran warships assigned to assist the evacuation. With the additional assistance of the destroyer and its combat wings, many Vasudan lives were saved. The fleeing refugee transports found refuge in [[Sirius]] and [[Aldebaran]], where a provisional Vasudan government was set up. Despite the destruction of their homeworld, the Vasudans continued to fight valiantly alongside their Terran allies.
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Latest revision as of 09:07, 27 June 2011

The destruction of Vasuda Prime was an event that occurred during the Great War. Following a series of costly Terran-Vasudan defeats, the SD Lucifer bombarded Vasuda Prime from orbit, rendering the surface the planet uninhabitable and resulting in the deaths of an estimated four billion Vasudans.

Antecedences

Vasuda Prime, with the Lucifer in orbit.

The bombardment was preceded by ultimately futile attempts by both the Vasudans and Terrans to prevent the Shivans from reaching the Vasuda system, most notably the disastrous Battle of Deneb. The allies attempted to intercept the Shivans in Deneb, from where the Shivan offensive was to be launched. The Shivan assault was led by the SD Eva, a Demon-class destroyer and the SD Lucifer, the Shivan flagship itself.

Although the GTD Galatea and her bomber wings were able to catch the Eva off guard, successfully neutralizing the Shivan destroyer, the Galatea herself was subsequently destroyed by the Lucifer. The GTD Legion and numerous other assets were also subsequently destroyed by the Lucifer in a massive pitched battle involving numerous warships.

The fall of Deneb ensured Shivan victory at Vasuda. Despite massive Vasudan resistance, the Lucifer entered the orbit of Vasuda Prime and started bombarding the planet. After thirteen hours of constant bombardment, it was estimated that four billion Vasudans lost their lives in the attacks. The planet's surface was rendered uninhabitable. Shivan forces pursued escaping Vasudan transports, further raising the number of casualties.

Aftermath

The GTD Bastion was one of the Terran warships assigned to assist the evacuation. With the additional assistance of the destroyer and its combat wings, many Vasudan lives were saved. The fleeing refugee transports found refuge in Sirius and Aldebaran, where a provisional Vasudan government was set up. Despite the destruction of their homeworld, the Vasudans continued to fight valiantly alongside their Terran allies.