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|name = TCS Kagimasha
|name = TCS ''Kagimasha''
|type = Corvette
|type = [[ship class:=Venture-Class Corvette|Venture-class]] [[ship type:=Corvette]]
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|image = image:wc1venture.jpg
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|primary user =Terran Confederation
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|service = [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]
* [[First Battle of Kilrah]]
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The '''TCS Kagimasha''' was a [[Venture-class Corvette]] in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]]. It took part in the famed [[Battle of Kilrah]].
The '''TCS ''Kagimasha''''' was a [[Venture-Class Corvette|Venture-class corvette]] in service of the [[Terran Confederation]]. It took part in the [[First Battle of Kilrah - 2667|First Battle of Kilrah]].


==Service==
==Service==
The ''Kagimasha'' was commanded by Captain Teng, and probably served through much of its career as an escort for larger capital ships during the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. In 2668, the year in which the Terran Confederation finally turned the tide against the [[Kilrathi Empire]], the Confederation decided to attempt the first raid against the Kilrathi homeworld of [[Kilrah]]. This raid was to be led by the ''[[TCS Tarawa]]'', with the ''[[TCS Intrepid]]'' and the ''TCS Kagimasha'' serving as escorts.
The ''Kagimasha'' was commanded by Captain Teng. In 2668, the Confederation decided to attempt the first raid against the Kilrathi home world of [[Kilrah (planet)|Kilrah]]. This raid was led by the ''[[TCS Tarawa]]'', with the ''[[TCS Intrepid]]'' and the ''TCS Kagimasha'' serving as escorts.


==Battle of Kilrah==
==Raid on Kilrah==
The ''Kagimasha'' and its task force, codenamed '''Strike Force Valkyrie''', jumped into the [[Kilrah|Kilrah System]] and immediately targeted the Kilrathi facilities on its second moon of Largkza. Despite repeated efforts by the Kilrathi to destroy the Terran vessels by means of kamikaze attacks, the fleet held their ground. The Tarawa was successful in devastating the Kilrathi production center on Largkza, but suffered enormous losses and damage as a result. ''Kagimasha'' and ''Intrepid'' defended the ''Tarawa'' as she fled to the first moon of Igrathi to find shelter from the Kilrathi assault.
The ''Kagimasha'', as part of [[Strike Force Valkyrie]], jumped into the [[Kilrah (star system)|Kilrah system]] and immediately targeted the Kilrathi facilities on [[Kilrah (planet)|Kilrah's]] second moon, [[Largkza]]. Despite repeated efforts by the Kilrathi to destroy the Confederation vessels by through [[Kamikaze|kamikaze attacks]], the fleet held their ground. The ''Tarawa'' was successful in devastating the Kilrathi production center on Largkza, but suffered enormous losses and damage as a result. ''Kagimasha'' and ''Intrepid'' defended the ''Tarawa'' as she fled to the gas giant, [[Igrathi]], to find shelter from the Kilrathi assault.


==Destruction==
==Destruction==
Strike Force Valkyrie was finally forced to retreat after an attempt to launch a nuclear strike on Kilrah failed. The ''TCS Kagimasha'' was completely destroyed when a [[Sartha]] rammed the small vessel in a suicide attack. All hands, including Captain Teng, were killed onboard. However, the ''Tarawa'' and ''Intrepid'' both managed to flee to the [[Baragh|Baragh System]].
Strike Force Valkyrie was finally forced to retreat after an attempt to launch a nuclear strike on Kilrah failed. The ''TCS Kagimasha'' was completely destroyed when a [[Sartha]] rammed it in a suicide attack. All hands, including Captain Teng, were killed. However, the ''Tarawa'' and ''Intrepid'' were able to flee to the [[Baragh|Baragh system]].


[[category:Confederation Capital Ships by Name]][[Category:Confederation ships that served in the Terran-Kilrathi War]]
[[category:Confederation Capital Ships by Name]]
[[Category:Confederation ships that served in the Terran-Kilrathi War]]

Latest revision as of 15:43, 31 May 2011

TCS Kagimasha
Wc1venture.jpg
Type Venture-class Corvette
Primary User Terran Confederation
Service Terran-Kilrathi War




The TCS Kagimasha was a Venture-class corvette in service of the Terran Confederation. It took part in the First Battle of Kilrah.

Service

The Kagimasha was commanded by Captain Teng. In 2668, the Confederation decided to attempt the first raid against the Kilrathi home world of Kilrah. This raid was led by the TCS Tarawa, with the TCS Intrepid and the TCS Kagimasha serving as escorts.

Raid on Kilrah

The Kagimasha, as part of Strike Force Valkyrie, jumped into the Kilrah system and immediately targeted the Kilrathi facilities on Kilrah's second moon, Largkza. Despite repeated efforts by the Kilrathi to destroy the Confederation vessels by through kamikaze attacks, the fleet held their ground. The Tarawa was successful in devastating the Kilrathi production center on Largkza, but suffered enormous losses and damage as a result. Kagimasha and Intrepid defended the Tarawa as she fled to the gas giant, Igrathi, to find shelter from the Kilrathi assault.

Destruction

Strike Force Valkyrie was finally forced to retreat after an attempt to launch a nuclear strike on Kilrah failed. The TCS Kagimasha was completely destroyed when a Sartha rammed it in a suicide attack. All hands, including Captain Teng, were killed. However, the Tarawa and Intrepid were able to flee to the Baragh system.