Siege of Avrae

The Siege of Avrae was a pivotal battle during the Tokelian Revolution in 2744, operated by a coalition Lokelian-Silonian army to destroy the so-called "Avrae Corridor". Named Operation Lander, the Siege of Avrae was supposed to be one of many planned encirclements, with this one being the largest. The Lokelian forces determined that this would be the last chance to pull off a major victory for the LPR. The battle was initiated in 2744, when a two pronged attack by Battlegroup Delta captured the Avrae Corridor, the three planet supply chain leading to Avrae where the Tokelian 5th Army recovered from the previous Operation Comet. The invasion of the corridor was swift and light in casualties, but fortunes changed for the LPR when they invaded Avrae. Due to the planet-wide winter, harsh conditions made it impossible for the Lokelian force to eradicate the garrison. When the 5th Army gained awareness of the situation, the Lokelian-Silonian coalition force that led the invasion was forced to route.

After the battle, the LPR lost all hopes of ever achieving another large victory in the Tokelian Sector. By this point in the war, the Lokelian forces were exhausted and disorganized, making the failure of Operation Lander even more impactful. Meanwhile, the failing Lokelian forces paved way for a massive Tokelian offensive.