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The '''Enyo System''' was the site of a [[Terran Confederation]] planetary colony. The presence of an inhabitable planet and jump points to other important systems in the Vega Sector made it perfect for such an endeavor, and thus, the colony thrived.
'''Enyo''' is a star system in the [[Vega Sector]] (XR-231.3). As of April [[2654]], it was controlled by the [[Terran Confederation]]. The Enyo system has at least one planet, also named [[Enyo (planet)|Enyo]]. It was the site of the [[2639]] [[Enyo Engagement]].


==The Enyo Engagement==
== Events of 2654 ==
At 0800 on [[2654.110]], the [[TCS Tiger's Claw]] dropped from jump in the Enyo system.  The Blue Devil squadron took the initial patrol, while the Killer Bees were later dispatched at 1500.  [[Alpha Wing]] consisted of [[Christopher Blair]] and [[Mariko Tanaka]], piloting [[Hornet|Hornets]].  They encountered three Dralthi and two Salthi, as well as navigating a pair of local asteroid fields.


In 2639.033, [[Kilrathi]] forces launched a surprise attack on Enyo Colony, at the same time of a similar attack on [[McAuliffe]]. Having acquired intelligence on the value Terrans gave to individual lives, the Kilrathi decided to use the colonists as hostages. A quarter of a million Terrans were imprisoned under the threat of orbital guns to prevent a Confederation reprisal.
The following day, at 0640, Maverick and Spirit were sent to escort a [[Drayman]] tanker to a nearby jump point. The pair, flying as [[Epsilon Wing]], safely escorted the Drayman to the jump point, downing two Salthi and a trio of Dralthi in the process.


Then-Captain [[Geoffrey Tolwyn]] executed a bold plan to tackle this complicated tactical situation. '''Phase One''' of the plan involved a small attack force consisting of [[Raptor]]-class heavy fighters reconfigured to carry extra [[Porcupine]] Space Mines and practically no missiles. The use of a small force was necessary. Confident that they could easily dispatch such a weak enemy, the Kilrathi engaged the fighters instead of executing the hostages and risk losing their trump card.
It was in the Enyo System that Christopher Blair would receive his promotion to 1st Lieutenant, and the [[Bronze Star]].


Before turning to engage the enemy, Phase One forces simultaneously dropped their mines in regions of space in regions of space near the colonies where principal jump points were located. Kilrathi ships maneuvered to stay clear of the mined regions and concentrated on destroying the invaders.
Terran pilot [[Laurel Buckley|Laurel "Cobra" Buckley]] of the famed ''[[TCS Victory]]'' hailed from this system.


By the time the Kilrathi navigators realized that the mined regions corresponded to the jump points, it was too late: '''Phase Two''' had begun. A scrambled radio signal detonated certain specially modified mines. This cleared the way for the arrival of sizable Terran reinforcements through the jump points. These forces made an immediate assault on the gunships threatening the colonial population centers.
==Trivia==
 
Enyo is one of three star systems in the Vega Sector named after one of the Graeae, the Grey Sisters in Greek mythology that were featured in the story of the Perseus known for sharing one eye and one tooth among them. Of the three systems named for the Graeae in Vega Sector (the others being [[Dieno|Dieno]] and [[Pephedro|Pephedro]]), Enyo is the only one whose name is spelled correctly on all known versions of the Vega Sector map; the name means "horror", and she was also known as "the waster of cities".
The mines blocked the Kilrathi fleet from supporting the gunships, which were swiftly destroyed with minimal loss of life among the colonists. Then, the two forces settled in for a pounding match that would last two days. The battle ended with the Kilrathi in full retreat. Casualties were nearly identical to both sides, but the Kilrathi were forced to abandon a strategic position.
 
==Aftermath==
 
After the Enyo Engagement, Enyo suffered only sporadic attention from Kilrathi forces, which mostly just probed the system to evaluate its defenses from time to time. This would change only in 2654, when it was one of the first targets of a large Kilrathi offensive throughout the Vega Sector. The [[TCS Tiger's Claw]] was briefly dispatched to help clear out the enemy units raiding Enyo before departing to help defend other systems under attack.
 
== Alternate History (the real world) ==
 
The Enyo Engagement was first described in the Claw Marks manual as taking place in the Enyo System. However, later publications stated the battle had happened in McAuliffe. Star*Soldier finally solved the question, by having the Kilrathi simultaneously attack the two systems.
 
== Cited Works ==
 
*Wing Commander
*Claw Marks (WC1 Manual)
*Voices of War (Armada Manual)
*Victory Streak (WC3 Manual)
*Wing Commander Prophecy Universe Map
*[[Star*Soldier]] (Arena Manual)
*Wing Commander I & II: The Ultimate Strategy Guide


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Latest revision as of 08:41, 30 April 2015

Enyo
Sector Vega Sector
Quadrant Day Quadrant
Locations Enyo
Jump Links Dieno, Gateway, Krieger, McAuliffe, Proxima


Enyo is a star system in the Vega Sector (XR-231.3). As of April 2654, it was controlled by the Terran Confederation. The Enyo system has at least one planet, also named Enyo. It was the site of the 2639 Enyo Engagement.

Events of 2654

At 0800 on 2654.110, the TCS Tiger's Claw dropped from jump in the Enyo system. The Blue Devil squadron took the initial patrol, while the Killer Bees were later dispatched at 1500. Alpha Wing consisted of Christopher Blair and Mariko Tanaka, piloting Hornets. They encountered three Dralthi and two Salthi, as well as navigating a pair of local asteroid fields.

The following day, at 0640, Maverick and Spirit were sent to escort a Drayman tanker to a nearby jump point. The pair, flying as Epsilon Wing, safely escorted the Drayman to the jump point, downing two Salthi and a trio of Dralthi in the process.

It was in the Enyo System that Christopher Blair would receive his promotion to 1st Lieutenant, and the Bronze Star.

Terran pilot Laurel "Cobra" Buckley of the famed TCS Victory hailed from this system.

Trivia

Enyo is one of three star systems in the Vega Sector named after one of the Graeae, the Grey Sisters in Greek mythology that were featured in the story of the Perseus known for sharing one eye and one tooth among them. Of the three systems named for the Graeae in Vega Sector (the others being Dieno and Pephedro), Enyo is the only one whose name is spelled correctly on all known versions of the Vega Sector map; the name means "horror", and she was also known as "the waster of cities".

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