Operation Crusader - Chapter Five - Operation Crusader Part II

From prepared and hidden positions on the surface of Nyfreta III, specially training VCFDF and United American Marines make their first moves since the beginning of the invasion. In this case hidden and buried surface to orbit rapid ascent munitions are fired on the Imperial fleet overhead, now distracted by incoming threats from starside. Most are merely lift vehicles carrying dozens of anti-ship missiles or ASAT systems with specialized warheads. The Imperials are caught between the oncoming pair of hostile assault carriers and the sudden mass launch of surface based munitions. Their initial losses are horrific as ships are faced with immolation from below or nuclear attacks from space.

With orbital support now fighting for it's life the ground game for the UACM and the Vitari Defense Forces begins, from well hidden underground bunkers and holdfasts roughly an entire intact army group emerges onto the surface ahead of the rapidly advancing Imperial ground force. Battle begins roughly an hour past midnight local time when elements of the 905th Imperial Legion run head first into dug in elements of the UAS Marine 45th Armored Combat Group. In twenty minutes three companies of Imperial Marines are immolated by their human counterparts. Mobile units are further cut free to begin maneuvering against the advancing Imperial forces.