Taroa, now officially the 'Free Democratic Star System of Taroa', is a former Syndicate Worlds star system that, after a three-way civil war, has since declared independence, with the help of its neighbouring system, Midway.
History[]
Syndicate control[]
Taroa, as it wasn't too near of Enigma space, it received bigger investments than Midway, so it was here the biggest shipyard in all the region was built .
3-Way Civil War[]
After the end of the Alliance-Syndicate War, a rebellion against the Syndicate, which soon became a three-sides civil war, with both rebel factions, the Free Taroans and Universal Workers fighting against the Syndic Loyalists and between them. The battle almost had ceased when Midway space and ground forces arrived, led by Midway leader general Artur Drakon. Thanks of their assistance, during the Battle of Taroa, the Free Taroans quickly achieved total victory, destroying both opposite groups and creating a free government friendly with Midway.
Independence and association with Midway[]
Taroa's relationships with Midway weren't easy, as they feared Midway's superior power. A specially painful point was the Midway's keeping the shipyards and capital ship, so the Taroans delayed the construction. However, after the Second Battle of Midway, President Gwen Iceni offered then the capital ship and an unknown part of the shipyards, in exchange of a permanent alliance with Midway. Taroa accepted, taking care of the ship's construction and paying it, and also helping Midway to finance their military. A year later, Taroa signed the Phoenix Stars pact, becoming part of a wide united association. Taroan's fears to become absorbed by Midway were eased when they gifted them a Syndic captured Heavy Cruiser.
Planetary description[]
Taroa's northern continent was covered by ice, too much near of North Pole, made of ice plains and mountains covered by glaciers. It was uninhabited except for several research facilities and refuges. Most of the population was in the southern continent. This one, after some asteroid or meteor impact, had suffered a volcanic eruption and was full of volcanos and steep hills separating several valleys covered with vegetation. Several of these valleys connect with a sea.
Military Forces[]
Ground Forces[]
The Free Taroans initial force is unknown, but it comprised several Syndic units. After the loyalist's defeat, it grew to include several brigades.
Mobile Forces[]
The Mobile Forces of Taroa consist of 1 incomplete and unnamed Battleship and one Syndicate Heavy Cruiser that was captured by Midway and gifted to Taroa. Despite being damaged, it was the first operative unit of their navy.
Industry[]
Taroa, as being far from the Enigma race space than Midway, received heavier Syndic inversions. Their industry appears to be more important, and specially their mobile unit facility, a orbital shipyard, the most important in that section of space, being able to build even Battleships and Battle cruisers.
Battles[]
Syndicate-Civil War[]
Appearances[]
- The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier: Invincible (mentioned)
- The Lost Stars: Tarnished Knight
- The Lost Stars: Perilous Shield (mentioned)
- The Lost Stars: Imperfect Sword (mentioned)
- The Lost Stars: Shattered Spear (mentioned)