3rd Luthien Guards

3rd Luthien Guards Heavy Armored Regiment
Nickname The Stormwalkers
Affiliation Draconis Combine
Parent Command 2nd Sword of Light

The Stormwalkers were an armor regiment, serving as a supporting unit to the Draconis Combine's 2nd Sword of Light Regiment. The unit consisted of a wide array of different front-line combat vehicles, scout assets, artillery and other support vehicles.[citation needed]

Unit History[edit]

Jihad & the Battle for Luthien[edit]

On New Year's Day in 3068, the unit fought against Kokuryu-kai-influenced elements of the Second Sword of Light, and its mercenary support unit Sathen's Snipers, for control of the Imperial Palace. Fighting alongside palace defenders, such as the Otomo and Izanagi Warriors, the unit failed to hold their ground. They were, however, able to provide withdraw from the field of battle due to the delaying actions of the loyalist samurai troops.[1]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 3rd Luthien Guards
Tai-sa Sato Moyagi 3059[citation needed]
Tai-sa Henri Wabanu 3067[2]

Tactics[edit]

Unknown.

Composition History[edit]

3059[edit]

  • 3rd Luthien Guard: The Stormwalkers (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)
The unit provide the rest of the 2nd Light with all support assets.
24 heavy and 12 light tanks are the main striking force, outfitted with attachable weapon pods.[citation needed]

3062[edit]

  • 3rd Luthien Guard: The Stormwalkers (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)

It should be noted, that assets included scout, artillery, and Omni-based vehicles, to allow flexibility and use of captured Clan weaponry.[3]

3067[edit]

  • 3rd Luthien Guard: The Stormwalkers (2 Armor Battalions/Elite/Fanatical)[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. Jihad Turing Points: Luthien, p. 8, "Traitor's Kiss"
  2. Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, pp. 6-7, "Combatants"
  3. Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 85, "3rd Luthien Guards: The Stormwalkers"

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