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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The [[Molossian Navy|Molossian Naval Infantry]] was slowed by weather in late May in its advance against Mustachistani forces. However, as events unfolded slowly in the west, the nascent Eastern Front exploded into activity with a battle on Lake Jean, in the [[ | The [[Molossian Navy|Molossian Naval Infantry]] was slowed by weather in late May in its advance against Mustachistani forces. However, as events unfolded slowly in the west, the nascent Eastern Front exploded into activity with a battle on Lake Jean, in the Molossian [[Protectorate of New Antrim]]. Lake Jean had been the target of Mustachistani forces seeking not only to gain a foothold in New Antrim, but also to divert resources from the developing campaign near the Molossian Home Territories. | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
Thus, the Molossian Naval Forces of New Antrim (The Atlantic Fleet) set out to repel the Mustachistani threat on Lake Jean. Mustachistani elements had moved to establish themselves on the lake, and Grand Admiral Hess immediately launched his fleet to repel the threat. The Atlantic Fleet consisted of two vessels, the Canoe-class MS-3 ''Boomer'' and the Kayak-class MS-4 ''Old Towne'', both vessels in excellent fighting trim and manned by three very able sailors. The ''Boomer'' served as the fleet flagship. The Mustachistanis launched two vessels in response, two Kayak-class boats, the ''Dagger'' and the ''Corsica''. | Thus, the Molossian Naval Forces of New Antrim (The Atlantic Fleet) set out to repel the Mustachistani threat on Lake Jean. Mustachistani elements had moved to establish themselves on the lake, and Grand Admiral Hess immediately launched his fleet to repel the threat. The Atlantic Fleet consisted of two vessels, the Canoe-class MS-3 ''Boomer'' and the Kayak-class MS-4 ''Old Towne'', both vessels in excellent fighting trim and manned by three very able sailors. The ''Boomer'' served as the fleet flagship. The Mustachistanis launched two vessels in response, two Kayak-class boats, the ''Dagger'' and the ''Corsica''. | ||
[[File:Old | [[File:Old Towne.jpg.jpg|thumb|center|400px|The MS-4 Old Towne docked on Middle Island during the Battle of Lake Jean]] | ||
Shortly after launching, the ''Boomer'', commanded by Grand Admiral Hess, landed on Middle Island in Lake Jean, before the Mustachistanis were even in the water. The ''Old Towne'', the other vessel, commanded by Grand Admiral Hess' brother, harried the Mustachistanis across the lake. Grand Admiral Hess stepped heroically onto Middle Island with the ''Boomer's'' XO and proceeded to help the ''Old Towne'' make landfall. | Shortly after launching, the ''Boomer'', commanded by Grand Admiral Hess, landed on Middle Island in Lake Jean, before the Mustachistanis were even in the water. The ''Old Towne'', the other vessel, commanded by Grand Admiral Hess' brother, harried the Mustachistanis across the lake. Grand Admiral Hess stepped heroically onto Middle Island with the ''Boomer's'' XO and proceeded to help the ''Old Towne'' make landfall. | ||
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The ''Boomer'' towed Grand Admiral Hess and his overturned vessel back to Middle Island where the fleet regrouped. Grand Admiral Hess resumed command of the flagship. They immediately set sail from Middle Island, and succeeded in landing on Big Jean Island in short order and ahead of the Mustachistanis. | The ''Boomer'' towed Grand Admiral Hess and his overturned vessel back to Middle Island where the fleet regrouped. Grand Admiral Hess resumed command of the flagship. They immediately set sail from Middle Island, and succeeded in landing on Big Jean Island in short order and ahead of the Mustachistanis. | ||
New Antrim's sovereignty of the two islands established, and control of the lake firmly in their hands, the fleet returned to shore, victorious. A great day for the Molossian Navy and New Antrim, and the first blow struck in the War Against Mustachistan | New Antrim's sovereignty of the two islands established, and control of the lake firmly in their hands, the fleet returned to shore, victorious. A great day for the Molossian Navy and New Antrim, and the first blow struck in the War Against Mustachistan. | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
[[File:Grand admiral signing.jpg|thumb|right|Grand Admiral Hess signing the peace treaty with Molossia and Mustachistan following the conclusion of hostilities.]] | |||
The Battle of Lake Jean was the first victory for Molossian forces in the war against Mustachistan and gave President Baugh confidence that overall victory would be both swift and assured. | The Battle of Lake Jean was the first victory for Molossian forces in the war against Mustachistan and gave President Baugh confidence that overall victory would be both swift and assured. | ||
Two days after the battle, on 29 March 2006, the [[Molossian Navy|Molossian Naval Infantry]] engaged the Mustachistani Army in the first land battle of the war at Black Lizard Canyon. | Two days after the battle, on 29 March 2006, the [[Molossian Navy|Molossian Naval Infantry]] engaged the Mustachistani Army in the first land battle of the war at Black Lizard Canyon. | ||
Eight years after the heroic victory at Lake Jean, in July 2014, the Grand Admiral returned to Middle Island and made it his private pleasure retreat. | |||
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