Editing Claorell (section)

==== Operation Drydock Lockout ====
On July 15th, 2185, the {{Automatons}} would launch multiple simultaneous assaults on planets with highly-populated Super Earth cities. {{Ministry of Intelligence}} analysis reported with a high degree of confidence that the strategic objective of this invasion is to take control of key [[Democracy Space Station]] facilities. These being the Deep Mantle Forge Complex on [[Claorell]], the old DSS Logistics Hub on [[Tarsh]] and the original DSS Construction Site on [[Gaellivare]].

It was quite evident the enemy intended to destabilize the capacity of the highly-effective DSS, and possibly turn our facilities to their own socialist aims. Furthermore, enemy troop movements indicated that this was only the first of several planned waves of attack, with additional invasions are anticipated. {{Ministry of Intelligence}} analysis also reported with an extremely high degree of confidence that the {{Automatons}} also intend to wantonly murder as many innocent [[Civilian|civilians]] as possible.
[[File:Quasar missionPic.jpg|left|thumb|250x250px|A Helldiver advances through the wrecked streets of Quasar in the midst of the counterattack against the {{Incineration Corps}} on Claorell. July 23rd, 2185]]
Thus the {{Helldivers}} were ordered to immediately report to the defense of all assaulted planets. Prevent the capture of our cities and bloodthirsty violence against our civilians, and hold the key DSS facilities at all costs. The {{Automatons}} would direct their first strike towards Claorell system, descending upon the it in yet unseen numbers on morning of July 15th. With it, begun the long fight for the only Mega City on the surface - the planetary capital of Zenith. 

For the first time during Second Galactic War, Automatons would march directly into population center of this density. During this assault, Automatons would deploy a new unit - [[War Strider|The War Strider]]: A Bipedal mech capable of sustained heavy laser fire, as well as pair of grenade launchers for area denial.

At the same time, systems of [[Varylia 5|Varylia]] and [[Julheim]] would fall under attack by smaller contingents of automatons. With all focus on the objective of Major Order, only skeleton crews were left to defend those. 

Automatons were quick to entrench any section of city they would take control of  - both light and bulk fabricators were tactically placed in entrenched positions amongst the high rise buildings, while raising their flags onto them. In the same concrete labyrinths, both [[Stratagem Jammer|Jammers]] and [[Detector Tower|Detector Towers]] were also erected. After the first contact shock has passed, Helldivers went to work, and {{Automatons}} were pushed out of Zenith on 3:38 (AM) SEST time. It was also during this time when the Strategic Opportunity on [[Oasis]] arose, opening a possibility for an advantage over Automaton assault.

Despite the sheer scale of the attack, victory in Zenith by {{Helldivers}} has shattered the offensive, and planet has been declared free on morning of July 16th.

With the initial success, Helldivers quickly redeployed for similar defense of [[Tarsh]] on the same day, where situation became much more complicated. Eventually, the Automatons have returned to Claorell one more time on July 18th, this time spearheaded by the recently spotted {{Incineration Corps}}. With Helldivers still in heavy fight on nearby [[Gaellivare]], and an even bigger attack size, victory would require a miracle - a one that would never come. Claorell fell on July 20th, and with it, the {{Deep Mantle Forge Complex}}. With its loss, for next 72 hours the resource requirements for all DSS actions would be increased by 25%.
[[File:Majosyri SEAFattack.jpg|thumb|250x250px|A Helldiver aids a squad of {{SEAF}} [[Trooper|Ground Troops]] as they advance towards a fortified Automaton outpost in a Majosyri. July 25th, 2185]]