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'''Olympus Station''' is a 2660s-era space station in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]]. It is located in the orbit of [[Ghorah Khar (planet)|Ghorah Khar]], a separatist [[Kilrathi]] colony.
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During the 2650s, the population of [[Ghorah Khar]] became discontent with the brutal reign under which they were ruled by the [[Kilrathi Empire]], and along with a number of other frontier systems, rebelled against the Empire. These systems sought to join the Terran Confederation, which the Terrans gratefully accepted after relations were formally established. Desperate to ensure their structural integrity, the Empire repeatedly tried to retake Ghorah Khar in the decade that followed, forcing the Confederation to set up military outposts throughout the system in order to ensure the protection of the Kilrathi separatists. Among these stations was Olympus Station, which was first constructed in 2659. It would defend system into the [[Enigma Sector Campaign]] of the 2660s.
'''Olympus Station''' is a space station in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]]. It is located in the orbit of [[Ghorah Khar (planet)|Ghorah Khar]], a separatist [[Kilrathi]] colony.


In the year 2665, Ghorah Khar was once again attacked by Kilrathi Loyalists, forcing Confed to intervene. Olympus took part in the defense, but was overwhelmed. Fortunately, Captain [[Christopher Blair]] staved off the assault before any major damage could be inflicted on the station. He later repelled repeated assaults on the station before he and his home vessel, the ''[[TCS Concordia (CVS-65)|TCS Concordia]]'', moved on to [[Novaya Kiev]].
During the 2650s, the population of [[Ghorah Khar]] became discontent with the reign of the [[Kilrathi Empire]], and along with a number of other frontier systems, rebelled against the Empire. These systems sought to join the Terran Confederation, and the Confederation gladly accepted their service after relations were formally established. Desperate to ensure their structural integrity, the Empire repeatedly attempted to retake Ghorah Khar in the decade that followed, forcing the Confederation to set up military outposts throughout the system to ensure the protection of the Kilrathi separatists. Among these stations was Olympus Station, which was first constructed in 2659. It would defend system into the [[Enigma Sector Campaign]] of the 2660s.


Although the Enigma Sector Campaign ended in a Terran victory in 2667, the Kilrathi still desired to retake Ghorah Khar. As a result, Olympus Station was once again assaulted in a series of sequential attacks, so the the Special Operations Division arrived to deal with the invaders. Colonel [[Christopher Blair]] and his allies repelled most of these attacks and ran supply shipments between Ghorah Khar and [[N'Tanya]], another rebel system. Olympus lost several patrols in the campaign, but stood firm it its defense of Ghorah Khar.
In the year 2665, Ghorah Khar was once again attacked by Kilrathi Loyalists, forcing the Confederation to intervene. Olympus took part in the defense, but was overwhelmed. Ultimately, Colonel [[Ralgha nar Hhallas]] and Captain [[Christopher Blair]] fought off the assault before any major damage could be inflicted on the station. Ralgha and Blair later repelled further assaults on the station before they and their home vessel, the ''[[TCS Concordia (CVS-65)|TCS Concordia]]'', moved on to [[Novaya Kiev]].


Unfortunately, five Kilrathi carrier groups later attacked Ghorah Khar. Three of these carrier groups targeted Olympus, killing fourteen of its pilots. With Olympus out of contact with Confed forces, Colonel Blair returned to save the station. The defense was successful and Olympus Station survived, forcing the surviving carrier groups to retreat. The defense of Olympus effectively secured Ghorah Khar and the other rebel systems from the Kilrathi onslaught.
Although the Enigma Sector Campaign ended in a Confederation victory in 2667, the Kilrathi still made efforts to retake Ghorah Khar. As a result, Olympus Station was once again assaulted in a series of attacks, so the Special Operations Division arrived to deal with the invaders. Again, Colonel [[Ralgha nar Hhallas]] and Colonel [[Christopher Blair]] and their allies repelled most of these attacks and escorted supply shipments between Ghorah Khar and [[N'Tanya]], another rebel Kilrathi system. Olympus lost several patrols in the campaign, but stood firm it its defense of Ghorah Khar.


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Eventually, five Kilrathi carrier groups attacked Ghorah Khar in succession. Three of these carrier groups targeted Olympus, killing fourteen of its pilots. With Olympus out of contact with the main Confederation forces, Ralgha and Blair returned to save the station. The defense was successful and Olympus Station survived, forcing the remaining Kilrathi carrier groups to retreat. The defense of Olympus effectively secured Ghorah Khar and the other rebel systems from the Kilrathi onslaught.
 
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Latest revision as of 05:33, 30 October 2023

Olympus Station
Wc2station.jpg
Type Space Station
Primary User Terran Confederation


Olympus Station is a space station in the service of the Terran Confederation. It is located in the orbit of Ghorah Khar, a separatist Kilrathi colony.

During the 2650s, the population of Ghorah Khar became discontent with the reign of the Kilrathi Empire, and along with a number of other frontier systems, rebelled against the Empire. These systems sought to join the Terran Confederation, and the Confederation gladly accepted their service after relations were formally established. Desperate to ensure their structural integrity, the Empire repeatedly attempted to retake Ghorah Khar in the decade that followed, forcing the Confederation to set up military outposts throughout the system to ensure the protection of the Kilrathi separatists. Among these stations was Olympus Station, which was first constructed in 2659. It would defend system into the Enigma Sector Campaign of the 2660s.

In the year 2665, Ghorah Khar was once again attacked by Kilrathi Loyalists, forcing the Confederation to intervene. Olympus took part in the defense, but was overwhelmed. Ultimately, Colonel Ralgha nar Hhallas and Captain Christopher Blair fought off the assault before any major damage could be inflicted on the station. Ralgha and Blair later repelled further assaults on the station before they and their home vessel, the TCS Concordia, moved on to Novaya Kiev.

Although the Enigma Sector Campaign ended in a Confederation victory in 2667, the Kilrathi still made efforts to retake Ghorah Khar. As a result, Olympus Station was once again assaulted in a series of attacks, so the Special Operations Division arrived to deal with the invaders. Again, Colonel Ralgha nar Hhallas and Colonel Christopher Blair and their allies repelled most of these attacks and escorted supply shipments between Ghorah Khar and N'Tanya, another rebel Kilrathi system. Olympus lost several patrols in the campaign, but stood firm it its defense of Ghorah Khar.

Eventually, five Kilrathi carrier groups attacked Ghorah Khar in succession. Three of these carrier groups targeted Olympus, killing fourteen of its pilots. With Olympus out of contact with the main Confederation forces, Ralgha and Blair returned to save the station. The defense was successful and Olympus Station survived, forcing the remaining Kilrathi carrier groups to retreat. The defense of Olympus effectively secured Ghorah Khar and the other rebel systems from the Kilrathi onslaught.

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