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| − | The Death Watch is a [[Mandalorian]] splinter group that opposes the | + | |
| − | A clan based Mandalorian state that is led by the Overlord | + | The Death Watch is a [[Mandalorian]] splinter group that opposes the ''Super Commando Codex''<ref name="Supercommando Codex">[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Supercommando_Codex Supercommando Codex]</ref> and the pacifist way of life of other Mandalorian groups. |
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| + | ==The Death Watch (Kyr'tsad)== | ||
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| + | A clan based Mandalorian state that is led by the Overlord. | ||
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Their main objective is to restore Mandalorians to their ancient glory as warriors. | Their main objective is to restore Mandalorians to their ancient glory as warriors. | ||
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===Ideology=== | ===Ideology=== | ||
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| − | The Canons' texts were extrapolated from the [ | + | The Death Watch is composed by warrior Mandalorians who follow the ''Canons of Honor'',<ref name="Canons of Honor">[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Canons_of_Honor Canons of Honor]</ref> a Mandalorian text of law and behavior aimed at helping warriors attain glory and personal honor. |
| + | The Canons' texts were extrapolated from the ''Resol`nare'',<ref name="Resol`nare">[http://swc-mandalorians.com/resolnare.htm Resol`nare]</ref> the six central tenets of the Mandalorian culture. By following the tenets of the Resol'nare, with special emphasis placed upon loyalty to one's clan and engaging in combat, the laws of the Canons were satisfied, and a warrior earned honor. | ||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
==== Assault on the Tresario Star Kingdom ==== | ==== Assault on the Tresario Star Kingdom ==== | ||
| − | Year 15 , Day 190 | + | '''Year 15 , Day 190''' |
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| + | Nite Owls of Death Watch infiltrate the [[Tresario Star Kingdom]]. | ||
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| + | Following the arrest and execution of a member of [[Clan Breviin]] by the Tresario Star Kingdom, the Death Watch retaliated with a covert operation. | ||
| + | The operation was led by Overlord [[Peter Max]] and a squad of Nite Owls Special Forces, the operation consisted in selling outdated and fake intelligence information from the [[Krath Dynasty]] to Tresario’s King [[Jude Vatz]] and infiltrating their operations resulting in the liberation of 250,000,000 [[credits]], a [[Modular Taskforce Cruiser]] and several intelligence cables. | ||
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| + | It was the first appearance of the modern Death Watch in the Kingdom’s holo-forum. | ||
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| + | Soon after the Operation, Overlord Peter Max declared a crusade against the [[Imperial Union]]. | ||
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==== Attack on the Imperial Industry==== | ==== Attack on the Imperial Industry==== | ||
| − | Year 15 , Day 230 | + | '''Year 15 , Day 230''' |
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| + | As part of the crusade against the Imperial Union, a Nite Owl unit infiltrated [[Kuat Systems Engineering]] seizing several hundreds of thousands of raw materials from their factories and obtaining several intelligence cables from the [[Galactic Empire]]. | ||
| + | The objective of slowing down the production of [[AT-AT]] walkers and learning the recruitment and training methods of the Galactic Empire were achieved, the operation was declared a victory in favor of the Death Watch. | ||
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==== End of the Strategic Disappearance==== | ==== End of the Strategic Disappearance==== | ||
| − | Year 15 , Day 271 | + | '''Year 15 , Day 271''' |
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| + | Overlord Peter Max announces the end of the strategic disappearance, renames [[The Breviin Crusaders]] to The Death Watch, and announces the creation of an autonomous Mandalorian state. | ||
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==== The Return of a Hero==== | ==== The Return of a Hero==== | ||
| − | Year 15, Day 280 | + | '''Year 15, Day 280''' |
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| + | A Nite Owls Mandalorian infiltrates the Galactic Empire and captures an Imperial “Senior Captain [O-7]” who was later released in exchange for the remains of Krath Dynasty’s fallen warrior [[Nomak Drome]] from the Emperor's trophy collection and a sum of credits. | ||
| + | The identity of the Imperial officer has not been confirmed by Death Watch officials due to a non-disclosure agreement signed as part of the ransom exchange made with Imperial Intelligence. | ||
| + | Nomak Drome was considered a respected warrior by Death Watch. | ||
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| + | ==== Attack on the Imperial 1st Brigade (Immortals)==== | ||
| + | '''Year 15, Day 71''' | ||
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| + | An operation led by the Nite Owls of Death Watch successfully infiltrated the Galactic Empire’s 1st Brigade and captured a total of 70 Storm Troopers and their equipment, seized an [[AT-AT Barge]] and an Imperial AT-AT Walker. | ||
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{{Infobox Battle | {{Infobox Battle | ||
| title = Derra Liberation | | title = Derra Liberation | ||
| war = Mandalorian Crusade | | war = Mandalorian Crusade | ||
| image = [[Image: D0ee60_581e0db2d17d4b9ab476544a00ac0e45_(1).jpg|150px]] | | image = [[Image: D0ee60_581e0db2d17d4b9ab476544a00ac0e45_(1).jpg|150px]] | ||
| − | | date = [[Year 16 Day 159 | + | | date = [[Year 16]] Day 159 |
| location = [[Derra IV]] | | location = [[Derra IV]] | ||
| − | | result = | + | | result = The Death Watch and Krath Dynasty Victory |
| − | | attackers = Death Watch | + | | attackers = The Death Watch<br /> [[Krath Dynasty]] |
| − | | defenders = Tresario Star Kingdom | + | | defenders = [[Tresario Star Kingdom]] |
| − | | attacking commanders = Peter Max | + | | attacking commanders = [[Peter Max]] <br /> Malton Dias <br /> [[Grevendar Togl]] |
| − | | defending commanders = Kevin Wolff | + | | defending commanders = [[Kevin Wolff]] |
| − | | attacker strength = 500 | + | | attacker strength = Death Watch Bloodguards and Nite Owls <br /> 500 Soldiers |
| − | | defender strength = 3800 | + | | defender strength = 3800 Soldiers |
| attacker casualties = 29 | | attacker casualties = 29 | ||
| defender casualties = 340 | | defender casualties = 340 | ||
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| + | ==== Tresario Star Kingdom Defeated on Derra IV ==== | ||
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| + | '''Year 16 , Day 150''' | ||
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| + | The Tresario Star Kingdom invaded the cities of [[Derra IV]] and razed buildings as part of a training operation according to Nite Owls Intelligence gathering. | ||
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| + | Overlord [[Peter Max]] ordered the fast deployment of the Bloodguard (Death Watch main forces) to attack Tresarian positions as part of operation ''Derra Liberation''. | ||
| + | After a few skirmishes, the Tresario Star Kingdom deployed their force composed of [[Battle Droid | Battle Droids]] and special sniper units obtained control of the east city of Derra IV for a day. On the following day, Bloodguard forces regrouped and attacked Tresarian positions once again and recovered control of the city. | ||
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| + | A Death Watch Nite Owls Mandalorian who infiltrated Tresario’s army provided their positions to Bloodguard warriors. As part of the operation, Death Watch captured 200 Battle Droids from Tresarian field supplies in Derra IV. | ||
| + | After weeks of fighting, Krath Dynasty’s forces led by [[Grevendar Togl]] arrived to provide support to Death Watch armies, after a joint offensive that resulted in several losses for the Tresario Star Kingdom and the announcement of their retreat by Commodore [[Kevin Wolff]]. | ||
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| + | During the operation, Death Watch destroyed 133 Battle Droids, 4 [[Super Battle Droid | Super Battle Droids]] and captured 200 Battle Droids. | ||
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==== The Death Hunt==== | ==== The Death Hunt==== | ||
| − | The latest edition of the Death Hunt came to a conclusion | + | '''Year 16 , Day 301''' |
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| + | The latest edition of the Death Hunt came to a conclusion in cooperation with Mandalore. Participating warriors demonstrated great skill but at the end, one and only one was declared the new Death Hunter. Belloq Tull of the [[Trade Federation]] became the new champion, was given the title of ''Kyram Beroya'' by Mand'alor [[Andrew Panzer]] during a ceremony at the [[Knights of the Fountain]] [[Serroco]] camp, and awarded the prizes that came with his victory. | ||
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| + | The Death Hunt is a regular event pitting the best hunters in the galaxy against their prey and against each other. Former death hunters and notable contestants returned to test their mettle, leading to battling and challenges between the different hunters. As in ancient days, the Death Hunt is organized by Mandalorians seeking to find greater challenges and prove their strength. The current Death Hunts are organized and protected from outsiders by the Death Watch, led by Overlord Peter Max. Providing a short statement to Krath News, Max said, “This is a Mandalorian cultural event to find the best warriors of the galaxy, I would like to extend an invitation to all of those who claim to be warriors to learn the Mandalorian ways. I would also like to thank our sponsors for their support, especially those who continue to support us every year." | ||
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| + | The following organizations were publicized as sponsoring the Death Hunt this year: The [[Krath Dynasty]], [[Corporate Alliance]], [[Zann Consortium]], [[Dread]], [[GeneTech]], [[NexCore Mining Corporation]], [[Dark Star Hellions]], [[The Wraiths]], [[Kolkpravis]], Dead Man Lines, and Moonlight Transit Co., now [[The Black Light Pirates]]. | ||
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| − | + | ====Operation Resol`nare Serroco==== | |
| + | '''Year 16 , Day 265''' | ||
| − | + | The Bloodguard joins Operation Serroco to support Mandalore's forces. | |
| − | + | Tresario Star Kingdom attempted to invade Serroco but was easily defeated by Death Watch and Rift Alliance forces. | |
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| − | The Bloodguard joins | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist|1}} | ||
Revision as of 12:50, 1 June 2016
| The Death Watch | |
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| General Information | |
| Status | Active |
| Leader | Peter Max |
| 2IC | Roruk Drei |
| Historical Information | |
| Founded | Year 15 Day 241 |
| Political Information | |
| Affiliation | Rift Alliance |
| Industry | Mercenaries |
The Death Watch is a Mandalorian splinter group that opposes the Super Commando Codex[1] and the pacifist way of life of other Mandalorian groups.
Contents
- 1 The Death Watch (Kyr'tsad)
- 1.1 Ideology
- 1.2 History
- 1.2.1 Assault on the Tresario Star Kingdom
- 1.2.2 Attack on the Imperial Industry
- 1.2.3 End of the Strategic Disappearance
- 1.2.4 The Return of a Hero
- 1.2.5 Attack on the Imperial 1st Brigade (Immortals)
- 1.2.6 Tresario Star Kingdom Defeated on Derra IV
- 1.2.7 The Death Hunt
- 1.2.8 Operation Resol`nare Serroco
- 2 References
The Death Watch (Kyr'tsad)
A clan based Mandalorian state that is led by the Overlord.
Their main objective is to restore Mandalorians to their ancient glory as warriors.
The Death Watch is a founder member of the Rift Alliance.
Ideology
- See also: Mandalorian#Culture
The Death Watch is composed by warrior Mandalorians who follow the Canons of Honor,[2] a Mandalorian text of law and behavior aimed at helping warriors attain glory and personal honor. The Canons' texts were extrapolated from the Resol`nare,[3] the six central tenets of the Mandalorian culture. By following the tenets of the Resol'nare, with special emphasis placed upon loyalty to one's clan and engaging in combat, the laws of the Canons were satisfied, and a warrior earned honor.
History
Assault on the Tresario Star Kingdom
Year 15 , Day 190
Nite Owls of Death Watch infiltrate the Tresario Star Kingdom.
Following the arrest and execution of a member of Clan Breviin by the Tresario Star Kingdom, the Death Watch retaliated with a covert operation. The operation was led by Overlord Peter Max and a squad of Nite Owls Special Forces, the operation consisted in selling outdated and fake intelligence information from the Krath Dynasty to Tresario’s King Jude Vatz and infiltrating their operations resulting in the liberation of 250,000,000 credits, a Modular Taskforce Cruiser and several intelligence cables.
It was the first appearance of the modern Death Watch in the Kingdom’s holo-forum.
Soon after the Operation, Overlord Peter Max declared a crusade against the Imperial Union.
Attack on the Imperial Industry
Year 15 , Day 230
As part of the crusade against the Imperial Union, a Nite Owl unit infiltrated Kuat Systems Engineering seizing several hundreds of thousands of raw materials from their factories and obtaining several intelligence cables from the Galactic Empire. The objective of slowing down the production of AT-AT walkers and learning the recruitment and training methods of the Galactic Empire were achieved, the operation was declared a victory in favor of the Death Watch.
End of the Strategic Disappearance
Year 15 , Day 271
Overlord Peter Max announces the end of the strategic disappearance, renames The Breviin Crusaders to The Death Watch, and announces the creation of an autonomous Mandalorian state.
The Return of a Hero
Year 15, Day 280
A Nite Owls Mandalorian infiltrates the Galactic Empire and captures an Imperial “Senior Captain [O-7]” who was later released in exchange for the remains of Krath Dynasty’s fallen warrior Nomak Drome from the Emperor's trophy collection and a sum of credits. The identity of the Imperial officer has not been confirmed by Death Watch officials due to a non-disclosure agreement signed as part of the ransom exchange made with Imperial Intelligence. Nomak Drome was considered a respected warrior by Death Watch.
Attack on the Imperial 1st Brigade (Immortals)
Year 15, Day 71
An operation led by the Nite Owls of Death Watch successfully infiltrated the Galactic Empire’s 1st Brigade and captured a total of 70 Storm Troopers and their equipment, seized an AT-AT Barge and an Imperial AT-AT Walker.
| Derra Liberation | |
| Mandalorian Crusade | |
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| Date | Year 16 Day 159 |
| Location | Derra IV |
| Result | The Death Watch and Krath Dynasty Victory |
| Belligerents | |
| The Death Watch Krath Dynasty | Tresario Star Kingdom |
| Commanders and Leaders | |
| Peter Max Malton Dias Grevendar Togl | Kevin Wolff |
| Strength | |
| Death Watch Bloodguards and Nite Owls 500 Soldiers | 3800 Soldiers |
| Casualties and Losses | |
| 29 | 340 |
Tresario Star Kingdom Defeated on Derra IV
Year 16 , Day 150
The Tresario Star Kingdom invaded the cities of Derra IV and razed buildings as part of a training operation according to Nite Owls Intelligence gathering.
Overlord Peter Max ordered the fast deployment of the Bloodguard (Death Watch main forces) to attack Tresarian positions as part of operation Derra Liberation. After a few skirmishes, the Tresario Star Kingdom deployed their force composed of Battle Droids and special sniper units obtained control of the east city of Derra IV for a day. On the following day, Bloodguard forces regrouped and attacked Tresarian positions once again and recovered control of the city.
A Death Watch Nite Owls Mandalorian who infiltrated Tresario’s army provided their positions to Bloodguard warriors. As part of the operation, Death Watch captured 200 Battle Droids from Tresarian field supplies in Derra IV. After weeks of fighting, Krath Dynasty’s forces led by Grevendar Togl arrived to provide support to Death Watch armies, after a joint offensive that resulted in several losses for the Tresario Star Kingdom and the announcement of their retreat by Commodore Kevin Wolff.
During the operation, Death Watch destroyed 133 Battle Droids, 4 Super Battle Droids and captured 200 Battle Droids.
The Death Hunt
Year 16 , Day 301
The latest edition of the Death Hunt came to a conclusion in cooperation with Mandalore. Participating warriors demonstrated great skill but at the end, one and only one was declared the new Death Hunter. Belloq Tull of the Trade Federation became the new champion, was given the title of Kyram Beroya by Mand'alor Andrew Panzer during a ceremony at the Knights of the Fountain Serroco camp, and awarded the prizes that came with his victory.
The Death Hunt is a regular event pitting the best hunters in the galaxy against their prey and against each other. Former death hunters and notable contestants returned to test their mettle, leading to battling and challenges between the different hunters. As in ancient days, the Death Hunt is organized by Mandalorians seeking to find greater challenges and prove their strength. The current Death Hunts are organized and protected from outsiders by the Death Watch, led by Overlord Peter Max. Providing a short statement to Krath News, Max said, “This is a Mandalorian cultural event to find the best warriors of the galaxy, I would like to extend an invitation to all of those who claim to be warriors to learn the Mandalorian ways. I would also like to thank our sponsors for their support, especially those who continue to support us every year."
The following organizations were publicized as sponsoring the Death Hunt this year: The Krath Dynasty, Corporate Alliance, Zann Consortium, Dread, GeneTech, NexCore Mining Corporation, Dark Star Hellions, The Wraiths, Kolkpravis, Dead Man Lines, and Moonlight Transit Co., now The Black Light Pirates.
Operation Resol`nare Serroco
Year 16 , Day 265
The Bloodguard joins Operation Serroco to support Mandalore's forces. Tresario Star Kingdom attempted to invade Serroco but was easily defeated by Death Watch and Rift Alliance forces.
