Notable Engagements of the Zebra Sharks

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For more information about the Zebra Sharks mercenary unit, see Zebra Sharks.
Although the Zebra Sharks were founded in 3058, they did not participate in many large-scale engagements until their betrayal by the Draconis Combine and the advent of the Combine-Ghost Bear War. Their finest-fought battle during the war was that of Ashio, alongside forces of the Clan Ghost Bear touman. 
==Ashio==
In return for their attack on Alshain, Clan Ghost Bear launched attacks on many border Combine worlds, including Ashio. What the history books don't mention is the role of the Zebra Sharks in securing victory. 
After fleeing the Draconis Combine to avoid their absorption, the Zebra Sharks unknowingly stumbled upon the Ghost Bear fleet at a jump-recharge stop in a remote system. Understanding the Combine's dishonest actions toward the unit, unusually for mercenary-hating Clan troops, the Ghost Bear forces' Star Colonel agreed to let the Sharks assist in their invasion of Ashio. The agreement came in return for several years' service to the Clan. 
In retrospect, both sides had ulterior motives. The Clan leaders felt additional,disposable troops would be an asset, and James Viltry, the Zebra Sharks' commander, saw service the the Ghost Bears as a way to obtain highly-advanced technology and additional personnel. 
The initial assault almost ended in disaster. Of the eight DropShips the mercenaries launched, three were shot down with the loss of most of their combat vehicles. Most of the crewmen were able to escape through lifeboats and escape pods but for a combat vehicle-oriented unit, the losses were devastating. However, the entirety of Alfa Pike and its VTOL, jump infantry and heavy 'Mech forces survived landings and proceeded to destroy the planet's orbital defense command center with bombardment from Spooky gunships and Fafnir 'Mechs. The center's destruction and subsequent loss of coordination allowed the rest of the Clan and mercenary forces to land nearly unopposed. With the assistance of Element Bravo-4's Battle Armor, Delta-1's Abrams and Manteuffel heavy tanks, as well as Zebra Shark aerospace units and Ghost Bear support, the defending Combine forces were driven back and mostly relegated to guerrilla warfare. Although the world was eventually retaken by DCMS units, the Zebra Sharks acquitted themselves well and were gifted with a number of Sulla OmniFighters and Black Lanner OmniMechs as a show of thanks.