The Swarm Invasion

Six months prior to your arrival the Swarm arrived in the Suskillon system, smashed through the planet’s orbital defenses, and landed in Alappu Minor at a massive freshwater lake known as the Stone Sea , which surrounds a dormant volcano. The lake, which gets its name from the billions of pieces of pumice stone that float on its surface, became the sight of a terrible, bloody battle. The closest SDF division at the time, the 5th Battalion, fought back against the Swarm as best it could. The conflict, which has become known as the Battle at Stone Sea, raged for days, giving the rest of the SDF time to mobilize for a defense of the entire planet. Many of the 5th Battalion lost their lives on that day, and though some refer to the division as “the Foolhardy Fifth” for its reckless stand against all odds, the majority of Suskilloners understand and appreciate the sacrifice that was made.

Since the Battle at Stone Sea, the Swarm has made slow advances across Suskillon. The SDF has fought valiantly, but like on so many worlds before, the Swarm’s relentless nature eventually breaks even the strongest of front lines. The Swarm has taken just about all of Alappu Minor , and reports and rumors say that they are getting ready to strike at Alappu Major. Many Suskilloners have been evacuated off-world or to undamaged cities, straining resources and the ability for the @sdfto both handle refugees and fight the war