The Battle of Jheganj

The Battle of Jheganj was the only battle to take place during the Yrdai-Satese Whispering War, fought by the Yrdain Empire and the Satese Militia. It took place at the Monhelm/Quaydesh border in the unpopulated region of Jheganj.

A company of 300 Yrdain soldiers formed in the sparse woodland of Jheganj, under the command of Captain Joron Heskyr, equipped with newly produced carbines, and some with pikes. This would be the first battle where guns of any kind replaced swords and spears, and cemented the Yrdain Empire's military dominance. Fighting for nothing but revenge, the Satese Militia forces approached from the south, generally disorganised and loose in formation. It was estimated that over 1,000 came to attack the Yrdain forces.

Heskyr formed his soldiers in 3 ranks; 2 lines of riflemen supported by a wall of pikes at the rear, which would protrude from the formation once the enemy got close. This strategy earned him a medal from The Primonarch. 60 swordsmen were held in reserve, ready to flank the enemy should they bottle up in the centre.

The Militia forces attempted to break the Yrdain morale by performing war chants, before charging the enemy line. The weaponry they faced caught them off guard when Heskyr's command to volley fire systematically halved their numbers. Some of them that were armed with long-range weapons were able to get close enough to pick off targets, but were quickly despatched themselves. Eventually, the Militia was able to break the Yrdain line, but faced further casualties when the Yrdain pikemen sprung their trap, pinning numerous Satese fighters in place while the riflemen fixed bayonets.

The Yrdain Empire were victorious, having lost 37 soldiers during the battle. The remaining militia that surrendered were captured, but it was estimated that only 12% of their original force survived. The Primonarch, RorymIII ordered their lives spared, but had them imprisoned on the Fordain side of the border.