9th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre

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Ninth Sun Zhang Academy Cadre
Formed Pre-2902
Nickname Determination
Affiliation Draconis Combine
Parent Command Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy Cadre


The Ninth Sun Zhang Academy Cadre is one of the Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy's prestigious cadre units. Cadets assigned to the unit are put to the ultimate test by seeing real combat.

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

While on maneuvers on the world Damian in 2902 the Ninth drove off a raid by Helmar Valasek's Pirates.

Third Succession War[edit]

In May of 3013 The Ninth conducted a raid on the Federated Suns world Mara. Unfortunately the unit was outsmarted by the defending Kell Hounds Mercenary unit who managed to steal the Cadre's JumpShip leaving the Ninth stranded.[1][2]

In 3025, the unit was stationed on Dieron.[3]

War of 3039[edit]

The Ninth Cadre was stationed on Dieron during the entire war and saw no active combat.[4]

Attack on Ingress[edit]

The Ninth Cadre launched an attack on Ingress in 3049 when Tai-sa Gitaki Hurunko decided to lead his troops on a 'training mission'. There they engaged their counterparts in the 3rd NAIS Cadet Cadre.[5]

Clan Invasion[edit]

As of early 3050, the Cadre was stationed on Dieron.[6]

As of 3054, the Cadre was not listed on the DCMS unit deployment table and the unit was confirmed destroyed in the Clan Invasion. Though the particular details of this occurence are still unknown at this time.[7][8]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 9th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre
Tai-sa Gitaki Hurunko 3025[9][5]

Tactics[edit]

Unknown.

Composition History[edit]

2765[edit]

Ninth Sun Zhang Academy Cadre (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[10]

- At this point in time the light Ninth Cadre was based on Latexo.[10]

2786–2821[edit]

9th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[11]

Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on Latexo. In 2821 the command was reduced to 60 percent of its strength and was deployed on Latexo.[11]

2830[edit]

9th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[12]

Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Latexo with an operational readiness of 116 percent.[12]

2864[edit]

9th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[12]

Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Alnadal with an operational readiness of 64 percent.[12]

3025[edit]

Ninth Sun Zhang Cadre (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[9]

  • CO: Tai-sa Gitaki Hurunko
Note: The unit is classified as a light 'Mech unit.[13] At this point in time the unit was stationed on Dieron.[3]

3040[edit]

Ninth Sun Zhang Cadre (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[4]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Dieron.[4]

3050[edit]

Ninth Sun Zhang Cadre (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[6]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Dieron.[6]

References[edit]

  1. The Kell Hounds, p. 7
  2. Mercenary's Handbook 3055, p. 58
  3. 3.0 3.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 133
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139
  5. 5.0 5.1 Scenario: Amateur Hour, p. 2: "Situation"
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 20 Year Update, p. 40
  7. Objective Raids, pp. 25–28
  8. Scenario: Amateur Hour, p. 3: "Aftermath"
  9. 9.0 9.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135: "DCMS Deployment Table"
  10. 10.0 10.1 Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 17: "Sun Zhang Academy Cadre"
  11. 11.0 11.1 First Succession War, p. 137
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Second Succession War, p. 97
  13. House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 148: "The Sun Zhang Academy Cadre"

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