Chapter 1:Fall of Trantor

Preface

Trantor:...

In PGE (Pre-Galactic Era) 869, the Mandiss Fleet suddenly blockaded the Trantorian System. The Galactic Empire lost control of many important systems including St Tarney, Lucius, Altemis Prime and even Delicass. Two months ago, the Kingdom of Mandiss won the battle of Delicass and annihilated the outnumbered and strong Great Fleet. The destiny of the Galactic Empire had been determined.

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After the fall of Trantor, the Mandiss army started the notorious Great Sack. Millions of residents died in this catastrophie. The medal layer that once covered the ecumonopolis was sacked and sold by the surviving citizens...

The glory of the sacred old capital of the galaxy wasn't restored until the reunification of the galaxy and the formation of the Galactic Republic...

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In FE (Foundation Era) 912, shortly after the recovery of Inner Rim Region, the Confederation of Foundation reconstruct the planet. Several years later, in GRE (Galactic Republic Era) 29, Trantor was once again the capital of the galaxy, taking the place of Terminal...

The Battle of Trantor: It was the last battle of the Dark Age. In many literary works, it was called the fall of Trantor because of the anti-human massacre that happened shortly after the battle....

Hundreds of battleships were involved in the battle. Here is the list of the belligerents:

Galactic Empire:                                                                                                   

Imperial Navy: 3 Star Cruisers                                                                             

                        5 Star Destroyers                                                                                             

                        4 Frigates                                                                                                         

                        15 Covettes                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Imperial Army: 5 Legions (about 60,000)                                                           

Imperial Guard: 2 Legions (about 3,000)                                                           

                          1 Star Cruiser                                                                                                 

Kingdom of Kalgan:

Royal Navy: 2 Star Destroyers

                    3 Frigates

                    7 Covettes

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Kingdom of Mandiss:

Royal Navy: 2 Star Cruisers

                    8 Star Destroyers

                   11 Frigates

                   23 Covettes

                   2 Assult Landing Ships

                   1 Amphibius Assult Ships

Royal Army: 10 Legions and a Division (about 125,000)

Royal Guard: 2 Legions (about 4,000)

                     1 Star Cruiser

——From Encyclopedia Galactica (3rd Version of UE 23, 5th Modified Version)