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| nickname = "The Power of Proper Religion"
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| Designation    = Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars
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| parent formation = [[Benjamin Regulars]]
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| formed        = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/>
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| unitname = 17th Benjamin Regulars BattleMech Regiment
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| Nickname      = The Power of Proper Religion
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The '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' are a heavy [[BattleMech]] Regiment in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]].
 
The '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' are a heavy [[BattleMech]] Regiment in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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===Formation===
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=== Star League Era ===
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The unit was home based on [[Benjamin]] outside the city of Deber City.<ref>''House Kurita: (The Draconis Combine)'' - Benjamin planetary profile.</ref> While the Seventeenth never adhered strictly to the samurai code of other units, it only implemented [[Theodore Kurita]]'s reforms slowly, refusing to stoop to dishonorable tactics.<ref name=FMDC46>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 46, "17th Benjamin Regulars Unit Profile"</ref>
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Of the various [[brigade]]s of Regulars active within the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery during the [[Star League era]], the [[regiment]]s of the Benjamin Regulars - including the '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' - were considered to be the most flexible. This was a reflection of the reality that the Regulars could at any point be called on to fight against the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] or the [[Star League Defense Force]], as a result of the [[Benjamin Military District]] bordering the [[Federated Suns]], [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and [[Terran Hegemony]]. This was even acknowledged by the [[Internal Security Force]], who gave the Seventeenth and the other regiments of the Regulars more leeway than the average [[DCMS]] unit - an attitude the Benjamin Regulars repaid by limiting complaints and criticism to supply issues and local concerns, rather than anything to do with politics.<ref name="FR2765p10"/>
  
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===Fourth Succession War===
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Although the ISF had rated the Seventeenth as a questionable command in [[2765]], this was not due to disloyalty, but rather a representation of the reduced combat effectiveness of the regiment while it was rebuilding, having taken damage during a bandit raid shortly before. It was anticipated that the Seventeenth wouldn't reach full strength again until at least early [[2766]].<ref name="FR2765p10"/>
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The Seventeenth participated in the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign during [[3025]]. After routing the [[33rd Avalon Hussars]] several times, they took serious losses outside New Wuhan City when a battalion of the [[12th Vegan Rangers]] performed a daring nighttime drop and ambushed them from behind. This allowed the 33rd to smash into the Seventeenth, and the two units began grinding the Seventeenth between them. The Seventeenth was able to withdraw from the field, but the inability of the Benjamin Regulars to destroy the Davion defenders led to [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] [[Syovo Yorioshi|Yorioshi]] being relieved of his command.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 11 "Aftermath"</ref>
 
  
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===Ronin Wars===
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=== Third Succession War ===
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[[Warlord]] [[Syovo Yorioshi]] loved the 17th Benjamin Regulars. He visited planets through his district giving scholarshops to the [[Sun Zhang Academy]] and ensuring those graduates spent at least three years within his unit. Many of these students were also the sons of wealthy families, who contributed with money to the regimental coffers. This made the unit so well equipped during those years.<ref name=TGCp50/>
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The 17th fought a dozen engagements with [[AFFS|Davion]] and [[LCAF|Steiner]] raiding parties between [[3020]] and [[3025]].<ref name=TGCp50/>
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The Seventeenth participated in the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign during [[3025]].<ref name="HTP:Gp11"/> On the 12th of September two battalions from the Seventeenth chased down Seymour's Battalion of the [[Raman Draconis March Militia]]. While the two battalions from the Seventeenth skirmished with Seymour's Battalion, the two Seventeenth scored few if any kills, as the attached Combine [[aerospace fighter]]s had complete control of the air and were responsible for strafing and destroying almost all of the Raman DMM 'Mechs encountered. The last three surviving members of Seymour's Battalion made it to the Innersea coast of the McGraw Plains, with the two battalions from the Seventeenth in close pursuit; faced with no support or ability to retreat, the senior surviving AFFS MechWarrior, [[Bernard Domingo]], challenged ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Timothy Elazar]] of the Seventeenth to a duel to decide their fate; Domingo offered the surrender of all three survivors if he was defeated, but requested that the three be released to the Raman DMM with their 'Mechs if he defeated Elazar. Elazar agreed, stating that Domingo's offer brought honor to himself and the Raman DMM; however, before the duel could begin, Combine aerospace fighters attacked and destroyed all three AFFS 'Mechs, killing their pilots, despite orders and pleas from Elazar and the other warriors of the Seventeenth to break off the attack. Elazar and a fellow ''Tai-sa'', [[Jacob Gonen]], were so incensed with what they saw as the dishonorable actions of the aerospace pilots that they actively worked to suppress details of the battle, assuring that the aerospace forces received no honor or praise from the battle; the two ''Tai-sa''s also recovered two of the three fallen MechWarriors' bodies and transported the remains to New Wuhan City for burial or return to their families, with full honors and respect due. The third body was recovered later, and two of the fallen were husband and wife, Bernard Domingo and Annabelle Domingo; Elazar and Gonen made a point of returning to Galtor III in 3045 to visit their graves, and paid for a special dual gravestone to be erected for the Domingos, replacing the generic AFFS markers in place. The truth about the battle with Seymour's Battalion on Galtor III came to light in [[3065]], after a detailed investigation by Professor [[Douglas Running-Elk]] of the [[NAIS]] and a Combine academic, ''Tai-i'' Toshibo of the Dover Institute for Higher Learning.<ref name="CoR"/>
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After routing the [[Thirty-third Avalon Hussars]] several times, the Seventeenth took serious losses outside New Wuhan City when a battalion of the [[Twelfth Vegan Rangers]] performed a daring nighttime drop and ambushed them from behind. This allowed the Thirty-third to smash into the Seventeenth, and the two units began grinding the Seventeenth between them. The Seventeenth was able to withdraw from the field, but the inability of the Benjamin Regulars to destroy the Davion defenders led to [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] [[Syovo Yorioshi|Yorioshi]] being relieved of his command.<ref name="HTP:Gp11">''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 11: "Aftermath"</ref> The unit suffered 63,798% casualties during the campaign.<ref name=TGCp50/>
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Command was passed to [[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]] [[Hirushi Shotugama]], and the unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]].<ref name=TGCp50/>
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In [[3025]] the unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]].<ref name=HKp137/>
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=== Fourth Succession War ===
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The Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars were one of the DCMS regiments deployed in counterattacks against the Lyran Commonwealth first major offensive of the [[Fourth Succession War]], [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]].<ref name="NAIS4SWp61">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 61: "End of the Offensive"</ref> The [[Fourth Skye Rangers]] had deployed their Second Battalion and Lightning Company to conquer the planet [[Komephoros]] during the exploitation phase of the operation, following on from the dramatic successes of the first wave of attacks.<ref name="NAIS4SWp44">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 44–45: "Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG"</ref><ref name="NAIS4SWp59">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 59: "Follow-up Invasions"</ref> Following the order to begin the exploitation phase, issued by [[Archon]] [[Katrina Steiner]] on the 21st of October [[3028]]<ref name="NAIS4SWp59"/> the Rangers had been in the process of pacifying the planet when the Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars arrived in December 3028 or January [[3029]]; the Rangers managed to hold their own, despite being spread across both Komephoros and [[Kimball II]], but being attacked while the command was dispersed hampered their effectiveness and hurt their pride.<ref name="NAIS4SWp61" />
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The Rangers used the lull in major combat operations in early 3029 well, resting their troops and preparing new plans, and when the orders were issued to restart offensive operations in May 3029 the Rangers were ready, well-rested and well-prepared. The Rangers swiftly pushed the Regulars out of their rich river valley and began chasing them around the planet, until the Regulars were recalled by the [[DCMS]] in July, despite still having the edge on the Rangers in terms of numbers.<ref name="FSWMAv2p71">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 71: "Ryde Theater"</ref>
  
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===War of 3039===
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The unit was home based on [[Benjamin]] outside the city of Deber City.<ref>''House Kurita: (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 184 (PDF p. 186): Benjamin planetary profile</ref> While the Seventeenth never adhered strictly to the samurai code of other units, it only implemented [[Theodore Kurita]]'s reforms slowly, refusing to stoop to dishonorable tactics.<ref name=FMDC46>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 46: "17th Benjamin Regulars Unit Profile"</ref>
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===Clan Invasion===
 
===Clan Invasion===
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===Operation Bulldog===
 
===Operation Bulldog===
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The 17th landed on [[Port Arthur]] with the [[2nd Legion of Vega]] and the [[5th Sword of Light]], securing the world and preventing Smoke Jaguar attacks.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 10</ref><ref name=FMU106>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 106</ref>
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The Seventeenth landed on [[Port Arthur]] with the [[Second Legion of Vega]] and the [[Fifth Sword of Light]], securing the world and preventing Smoke Jaguar attacks.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 10</ref><ref name=FMU106>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 106</ref>
  
 
===Dominion War===
 
===Dominion War===
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The 17th held their position on [[Chandler]], denying the Ghost Bears a chance to take the world. The soldiers of the 17th were not happy with this decision, but they obeyed the Coordinator's orders.<ref name=FMU106/>
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The Seventeenth held their position on [[Chandler]], denying the Ghost Bears a chance to take the world. The soldiers of the Seventeenth were not happy with this decision, but they obeyed the Coordinator's orders.<ref name=FMU106/>
  
 
===Federated Suns Incursion===
 
===Federated Suns Incursion===
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===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
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The 17th Benjamin Regulars saw action early in [[Operation SCOUR]], serving on the [[Federated Suns]] front as a part of Group III. Group III attacked [[Tybalt]] in early [[3077]], when it was targeted in the first wave of assaults made by the allied coalition forces that made up the Federated Suns front of [[Operation SCOUR]].<ref name="JHS:Tp36">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 36, "First Wave Complete"</ref> Serving alongside [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Delta Galaxy]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]] and the [[5th Lyran Guards]],<ref name="JHS:Tp39">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 39, "War To The Knife"</ref> the liberation of Tybalt saw the local citizenry finding itself in the unusual position of throwing a victory parade that, for the first time in the history of Tybalt, honoured a unit from the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]].<ref name="JHS:Tp36"/>
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The Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars saw action early in [[Operation SCOUR]], serving on the [[Federated Suns]] front as a part of Group III. Group III attacked [[Tybalt]] in early [[3077]], when it was targeted in the first wave of assaults made by the allied coalition forces that made up the Federated Suns front of [[Operation SCOUR]].<ref name="JHS:Tp36">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 36: "First Wave Complete"</ref> Serving alongside [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Delta Galaxy]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]] and the [[Fifth Lyran Guards]],<ref name="JHS:Tp39">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 39: "War To The Knife"</ref> the liberation of Tybalt saw the local citizenry finding itself in the unusual position of throwing a victory parade that, for the first time in the history of Tybalt, honored a unit from the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]].<ref name="JHS:Tp36"/>
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As part of Group III the Seventeenth took part in the assault on [[Nanking]] in late 3077. Arriving in-system at almost the same time as a Capellan attack group, the 5th and the rest of Group III arrived above Nanking a day after the Capellans had landed, only to find that the Capellan forces led by [[Warrior House Fujita]] were trapped in their deployment zone, exhausted from the punishing trip in and under fire from the Nanking Protectorate Militia. Group III dropped behind the Militia forces and proceeded to launch an attack that saw Delta Galaxy and the Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars punish the Militia with ranged fire before the Fifth Lyran Guards launched a devastating assault that broke the Blakist forces.<ref name="JHS:Tp39">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 39: "War To The Knife"</ref>
  
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As part of Group III the 17th took part in the assault on [[Nanking]] in late 3077. Arriving in-system at almost the same time as a Capellan attack group, the 5th and the rest of Group III arrived above Nanking a day after the Capellans had landed, only to find that the Capellan forces led by [[Warrior House Fujita]] were trapped in their deployment zone, exhausted from the punishing trip in and under fire from the Nanking Protectorate Militia. Group III dropped behind the Militia forces and proceeded to launch an attack that saw Delta Galaxy and the 17th Benjamin Regulars punish the Militia with ranged fire before the 5th Lyran Guards launched a devastating assault that broke the Blakist forces.<ref name="JHS:Tp39">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 39, "War To The Knife"</ref>
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In late February [[3078]], Group III [[Battle of Epsilon Eridani (3078)|assaulted]] [[Epsilon Eridani]] in a campaign that took only a week, thanks in part to the nearly immediate destruction of Blakist command and control assets.
  
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The Seventeenth participated in the assault on Terra. There they were assigned to [[General]] Connor Sortek's command. The Seventeenth and the [[3rd Lyran Guards]] then seized the Pacific Northwest, part of the North American continent.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref>
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The Seventeenth participated in the assault on Terra. There they were assigned to [[General]] Connor Sortek's command. The Seventeenth and the [[Third Lyran Guards]] then seized the Pacific Northwest, part of the North American continent.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref>
  
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During their time with the Coalition, they were followed by a [[Voice of the Dragon]] broadcast team. These embedded reporters followed the 17th's members through the liberation of [[Terra]]. These broadcasts were so popular among the people of the Benjamin Military District that enrollment in the Benjamin Regulars increased 50% over the pre-[[Jihad]] level. Though the propaganda value was excellent, the 17th suffered during the Jihad. Only a third of the unit remained to take up station on [[Alnasi]].<ref name=FRDCMS08>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref>
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During their time with the Coalition, they were followed by a [[Voice of the Dragon]] broadcast team. These embedded reporters followed the Seventeenth's members through the liberation of [[Terra]]. These broadcasts were so popular among the people of the Benjamin Military District that enrollment in the Benjamin Regulars increased 50% over the pre-[[Jihad]] level. Though the propaganda value was excellent, the Seventeenth suffered during the Jihad. Only a third of the unit remained to take up station on [[Alnasi]].<ref name=FRDCMS08>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref>
  
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The Seventeenth's honorable conduct went far in preventing the entire Benjamin Regulars from being stained by the betrayal of the [[6th Benjamin Regulars|Sixth]]. As mentioned earlier, the Seventeenth's actions led many people to volunteer for service in the unit. As a result the Seventeenth has many more conventional assets than it did previously and so is making use of more combined arms tactics.<ref name=fm3085-39>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 39</ref>
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The Seventeenth's honorable conduct went far in preventing the entire Benjamin Regulars from being stained by the betrayal of the [[6th Benjamin Regulars|Sixth]]. As mentioned earlier, the Seventeenth's actions led many people to volunteer for service in the unit. As a result the Seventeenth had many more conventional assets than it did previously and so was making use of more combined arms tactics.<ref name=fm3085-39>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 39</ref>
  
 
===Dark Age===
 
===Dark Age===
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During the Second Combine-Dominion the Seventeenth was assigned to recapture [[Mualang]] from the invading Ghost Bears. They landed on Mualang on August 1st, supported by the [[Dragonscales Cluster]]. Intelligence indicated that the world was only garrisoned by the 8th Bear Curiassiers, but the world also hosted the Rho Trinary Galaxy Command. The Seventeenth was shattered by the Curiassiers, and the Rho TGC hounded them all the way back to their DropShips.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 37</ref>
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During the Second Combine-Dominion the Seventeenth was assigned to recapture [[Mualang]] from the invading Ghost Bears. They landed on Mualang on August 1st, supported by the [[Dragonscales Cluster]]. Intelligence indicated that the world was only garrisoned by the [[8th Bear Cuirassiers (Rasalhague Dominion)|Eighth Bear Cuirassiers]], but the world also hosted the [[Rho Galaxy (Ghost Bear Dominion)|Rho Trinary Galaxy Command]]. The Seventeenth was shattered by the Cuirassiers, and the Rho TGC hounded them all the way back to their DropShips.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 37</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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As of [[3020]] to [[3025]], the commanding officer was ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]'' [[Syovo Yorioshi]].{{cn}}
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 17th Benjamin Regulars'''
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| [[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]||[[Syovo Yorioshi]]||[[3020]] - [[3025]]<ref name=TGCp50>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 50: "17th Benjamin Regulars"</ref>
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| Tai-sho||[[Hirushi Shotugama]]||3025 - [[3028]]<ref name=NAIS2-107>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 107</ref><ref name=HKp137>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 137: "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref>
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| [[Tai-sa]]||[[Tucker Orsinian]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20Yp41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
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| Tai-sa||[[Timothy Tousley]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMDC46/><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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| Tai-sa||[[Prudencio Kulmala]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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| Tai-sa||[[Tyrell Bell]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p63/>
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==Tactics==
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=== Star League Era ===
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The Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars favored a strong combined-arms approach, but otherwise were a generalist unit, and deliberately fielded a wide range of [[BattleMech]] classes to encourage adaptation to changing circumstances.<ref name="FR2765p10"/>
  
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As of ''3025'' to [[3028]], the commanding officer was ''Tai-sho'' [[Hirushi Shotugama]].<ref name=NAIS2-107>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p 107</ref><ref name=HKp137>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 137, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref>
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=== Third Succession War ===
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In 3025 the unit specialty was open-country fighting expertise, utilizing its heavy 'Mechs to maximum effect.<ref name=fm3085-39/>
  
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As of [[3050]] to [[3054]] the commanding officer was ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Tucker Orsinian]].<ref name=20Yp41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
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=== Clan Invasion ===
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By [[3059]] the Seventeenth had improved their use of open-field tactics to include [[Thunder LRM|Thunder]] munitions to keep enemy forces at bay, allowing artillery strikes, and strafing runs by their attached aerospace complement.<ref name=FMDC46/> With so many conventional forces attached to the unit, the Seventeenth of [[3085]] is skilled in combined-arms tactics.<ref name=fm3085-39/>
  
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As of [[3059]] to [[3067]] the commanding officer was ''Tai-sa'' [[Timothy Tousley]].<ref name=FMDC46/><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 116, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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==Composition History==
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=== 2765 ===
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'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FR2765p10">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 10: "Benjamin Regulars"</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time, the Regulars were stationed on [[Matar (system)|Matar]]; attached to the Regulars were a wing of aerospace fighters, an artillery regiment, four infantry regiments and four armored regiments.<ref name="FR2765p10"/>
  
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As of [[3085]] the commanding officer is ''Tai-sa'' Prudencio Kulmala.<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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=== 2786 - 2821 ===
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'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp137">''First Succession War'', p. 137: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the Regulars were a heavy-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Matar.<ref name="FSWp137"/>In 2821 the unit was operating at just above one-quarter of full strength and stationed on [[Donenac]].<ref name="FSWp137"/>
  
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- Three of the 17th's prior commanders have been awarded the [[Honor of Wakizashi]], a left-handed award for those who put their personal honor above that of the Combine.
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=== 2830 ===
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'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Donenac]] with an operational readiness of 59 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/>
  
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==Tactics==
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=== 2864 ===
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In 3025 the unit specialty was open-country fighting expertise, utilizing its heavy 'Mechs to maximum effect.  By [[3059]] they had improved these tactics to include [[Thunder LRM|Thunder]] munitions to keep enemy forces at bay, allowing artillery strikes, and strafing runs by their attached aerospace complement.<ref name=FMDC46/> With so many conventional forces attached to the unit, the Seventeenth of [[3085]] is skilled in combined-arms tactics.<ref name=fm3085-39/>
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'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp96/>
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Dobson]] with an operational readiness of 35 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/>
  
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==Composition History==
 
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===2765===
 
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'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Questionable)<ref>''Field Report 2765: DCMS'',p10</ref>
 
 
===3025===
 
===3025===
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'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HKp137/>
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====Prior to the Galtor Campaign====
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* CO: ''[[General]]'' Hirushi Shotugama
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:'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=TGCp13>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 13: "Phase One Units"</ref><ref name=TGCp50/>
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- The command contains 9 heavy companies.<ref name=HSDCp146>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 146 </ref>  
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:* CO: [[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]] [[Syovo Yorioshi]]
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]].<ref name=HKTDCp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135: "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref> The 17th Benjamin Regulars is considered a heavy 'Mech Unit.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144: "The Benjamin Regulars"</ref>
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:<u>Regiment TO&E</u>
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:; Regimental BattleGroup: (4x [[combat vehicle|armor]] [[lance]]s, 1x reinforced [['Mech]] [[company]])
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:; Air Squadron: (one [[wing]] of aerospace fighters)
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:; Elazar's [[Battalion]]
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:* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
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:* Samuel's [[Company]] ('Mech)
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:* Micah's Company ('Mech)
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:* Amos's Company ('Mech)
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:; Gonen's Battalion
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:* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
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:* Saul's Company ('Mech)
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:* Daniel's Company ('Mech)
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:* Abel's Company ('Mech)
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:; Sharon's Battalion
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:* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
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:* David's Company ('Mech)
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:* Moses's Company ('Mech)
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:* Elias's Company ('Mech)
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:; Imperial Artillery [[Battalion]]
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:* Battery Alpha (1x [[artillery]] company, 1x armor company)
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:* Battery Beta (1x [[artillery]] company, 1x armor company)
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====After the Galtor Campaign====
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:'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HKp137/>
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:* CO: [[General]] [[Hirushi Shotugama]]<ref name=HKp137/>
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:- The command contains 9 heavy companies.<ref name=HSDCp146>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 146</ref>
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:- At this point in time two of the battalions within the Seventeenth were commanded by ''Tai-sas'' [[Timothy Elazar]] and [[Jacob Gonen]]. The homeworld was [[Benjamin]].<ref name=HKDCp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135</ref> Gonen's battalion was equipped with heavy and assault 'Mechs.<ref name="CoR">''Citations of Respect''</ref>
  
 
===3028===
 
===3028===
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'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran) <ref name=NAIS2-107/>
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'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran)<ref name=NAIS2-107/>
 
:* CO: ''Tai-sho'' Hirushi Shotugama
 
:* CO: ''Tai-sho'' Hirushi Shotugama
  
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
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'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138 </ref>
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'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p138/>
 +
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Benjamin]].<ref name=HWo3039p138>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138</ref>
  
 
===3050-3054===
 
===3050-3054===
−
'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp41/><ref name=20Yp41/>
+
'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp41/><ref name=20Yp41/>
−
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Tucker Orsinian
+
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Tucker Orsinian<ref name=20Yp41/>
 +
 
 +
: Note: At this point in time (3050) the unit was stationed on Benjamin.<ref name=20Yp41/>
  
 
===3059===
 
===3059===
−
'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC46/>
+
'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC46/>
−
* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Timothy Tousley
+
:* CO/First [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Timothy Tousley
−
:* XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Tehi Kiato
+
::* XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Tehi Kiato
−
* 2nd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' James Elliot
+
:* Second Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' James Elliot
−
* 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Randy Olson
+
:* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Randy Olson
−
- Note:Approximately 60 percent of the heavy and assault Mechs are upgraded.
+
: Note: Approximately 60 percent of the heavy and assault 'Mechs are upgraded.
  
−
'''Petals on the Wind''' (Expanded [[Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC46/>
+
:'''Petals on the Wind''' (Expanded [[Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC46/>
−
* Wing Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Jasmine Imikoto
+
:* Wing Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Jasmine Imikoto
−
- Note: Includes 1 [[Vengeance]]-DropShip for transport duties.
+
: Note: Includes 1 ''[[Vengeance (DropShip class)|Vengeance]]''-class DropShip for transport duties.
  
−
'''17th Benjamin Regulars Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC46/>
+
:'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC46/>
−
* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Harry Smith
+
:* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Harry Smith
  
−
'''3rd Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC46/>
+
:'''Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC46/>
−
* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Lynn Yuan-ming
+
:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Lynn Yuan-ming
−
- Note: Includes 3 companies artillery and also battle armor forces.
+
: Note: Includes 3 companies artillery and also battle armor forces.
  
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
−
'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' (Battletech Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
+
'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleTech Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
−
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Timothy Tousley
+
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Timothy Tousley
−
 
−
'''Petals on the Wind''' (4 Air Companies/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
 
−
* Wing Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Jasmine Imikoto
 
  
−
'''17th Benjamin Regulars Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
+
:'''Petals on the Wind''' (4 Air Companies/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
−
* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Harry Smith
+
:* Wing Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Jasmine Imikoto
  
−
'''3rd Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
+
:'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
−
* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Lynn Yuan-ming
+
:* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Harry Smith
 +
 
 +
:'''Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
 +
:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Lynn Yuan-ming
  
 
===3079===
 
===3079===
−
'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FRDCMS08>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref>
+
'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FRDCMS08>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref>
 +
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Alnasi]].<ref name=FRDCMS08/>
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
−
'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>  
+
'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
−
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Prudencio Kulmala
+
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Prudencio Kulmala]]
  
−
'''Petals on the Wind''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>  
+
:'''Petals on the Wind''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
−
* CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' Yoshirou Saito
+
:* CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' [[Yoshirou Saito]]
  
−
'''17th Benjamin Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>  
+
:'''Seventeenth Benjamin Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
−
* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Cyrus Coleman
+
:* CO: ''Chu-sa'' [[Cyrus Coleman]]
  
−
'''3rd Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>  
+
:'''Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
−
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Timotej Merlo
+
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Timotej Merlo]]
  
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
−
'''17th Benjamin Regulars''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical) (90% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 63, Draconis Combine - Deployment Table continued</ref>
+
'''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical) (90% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 63: Draconis Combine - Deployment Table continued</ref>
−
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Tyrell Bell
+
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Tyrell Bell]]
  
−
'''Petals on the Wind''' (Veteran/Fanatical) (100% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>
+
:'''Petals on the Wind''' (Veteran/Fanatical) (100% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>
−
* CO: ''Sho-sa'' Gwen Cabrera
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:* CO: ''Sho-sa'' [[Gwen Cabrera]]
  
−
'''17th Benjamin Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable) (105% Strength) <ref name=FM3145p63/>
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:'''Seventeenth Benjamin Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable) (105% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Michael Byrd
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Michael Byrd]]
  
−
'''17th Benjamin Infantry''' (Regular/Reliable) (90% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>
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:'''Seventeenth Benjamin Infantry''' (Regular/Reliable) (90% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ssekien Ochiai
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Ssekien Ochiai]]
  
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Notes:
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:Notes: The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating.
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:The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating.
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==Notes==
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*Special rules for the {{PAGENAME}} can be found in ''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'' (p. 144) and ''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'' (p. 7).
 +
*The Battalion names and Company names in [[3025]] during the Galtor campaign are all biblical names.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Image:Camokuritabenjaminregulars.png|A ''[[Quickdraw]]'' in [[17th Benjamin Regulars]] colors.
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Benjamin Regulars, 17th]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Benjamin Regulars, 17th]]

Latest revision as of 21:18, 25 January 2024

17th Benjamin Regulars logo.png
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars
Formed Star League era or earlier[1]
Nickname The Power of Proper Religion
Affiliation Draconis Combine
Parent Command Benjamin Regulars

The Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars are a heavy BattleMech Regiment in the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery.

History[edit]

Star League Era[edit]

Of the various brigades of Regulars active within the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery during the Star League era, the regiments of the Benjamin Regulars - including the Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars - were considered to be the most flexible. This was a reflection of the reality that the Regulars could at any point be called on to fight against the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns, the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces or the Star League Defense Force, as a result of the Benjamin Military District bordering the Federated Suns, Lyran Commonwealth and Terran Hegemony. This was even acknowledged by the Internal Security Force, who gave the Seventeenth and the other regiments of the Regulars more leeway than the average DCMS unit - an attitude the Benjamin Regulars repaid by limiting complaints and criticism to supply issues and local concerns, rather than anything to do with politics.[1]

Although the ISF had rated the Seventeenth as a questionable command in 2765, this was not due to disloyalty, but rather a representation of the reduced combat effectiveness of the regiment while it was rebuilding, having taken damage during a bandit raid shortly before. It was anticipated that the Seventeenth wouldn't reach full strength again until at least early 2766.[1]

Third Succession War[edit]

Warlord Syovo Yorioshi loved the 17th Benjamin Regulars. He visited planets through his district giving scholarshops to the Sun Zhang Academy and ensuring those graduates spent at least three years within his unit. Many of these students were also the sons of wealthy families, who contributed with money to the regimental coffers. This made the unit so well equipped during those years.[2]

The 17th fought a dozen engagements with Davion and Steiner raiding parties between 3020 and 3025.[2]

The Seventeenth participated in the Galtor campaign during 3025.[3] On the 12th of September two battalions from the Seventeenth chased down Seymour's Battalion of the Raman Draconis March Militia. While the two battalions from the Seventeenth skirmished with Seymour's Battalion, the two Seventeenth scored few if any kills, as the attached Combine aerospace fighters had complete control of the air and were responsible for strafing and destroying almost all of the Raman DMM 'Mechs encountered. The last three surviving members of Seymour's Battalion made it to the Innersea coast of the McGraw Plains, with the two battalions from the Seventeenth in close pursuit; faced with no support or ability to retreat, the senior surviving AFFS MechWarrior, Bernard Domingo, challenged Tai-sa Timothy Elazar of the Seventeenth to a duel to decide their fate; Domingo offered the surrender of all three survivors if he was defeated, but requested that the three be released to the Raman DMM with their 'Mechs if he defeated Elazar. Elazar agreed, stating that Domingo's offer brought honor to himself and the Raman DMM; however, before the duel could begin, Combine aerospace fighters attacked and destroyed all three AFFS 'Mechs, killing their pilots, despite orders and pleas from Elazar and the other warriors of the Seventeenth to break off the attack. Elazar and a fellow Tai-sa, Jacob Gonen, were so incensed with what they saw as the dishonorable actions of the aerospace pilots that they actively worked to suppress details of the battle, assuring that the aerospace forces received no honor or praise from the battle; the two Tai-sas also recovered two of the three fallen MechWarriors' bodies and transported the remains to New Wuhan City for burial or return to their families, with full honors and respect due. The third body was recovered later, and two of the fallen were husband and wife, Bernard Domingo and Annabelle Domingo; Elazar and Gonen made a point of returning to Galtor III in 3045 to visit their graves, and paid for a special dual gravestone to be erected for the Domingos, replacing the generic AFFS markers in place. The truth about the battle with Seymour's Battalion on Galtor III came to light in 3065, after a detailed investigation by Professor Douglas Running-Elk of the NAIS and a Combine academic, Tai-i Toshibo of the Dover Institute for Higher Learning.[4]

After routing the Thirty-third Avalon Hussars several times, the Seventeenth took serious losses outside New Wuhan City when a battalion of the Twelfth Vegan Rangers performed a daring nighttime drop and ambushed them from behind. This allowed the Thirty-third to smash into the Seventeenth, and the two units began grinding the Seventeenth between them. The Seventeenth was able to withdraw from the field, but the inability of the Benjamin Regulars to destroy the Davion defenders led to Warlord Yorioshi being relieved of his command.[3] The unit suffered 63,798% casualties during the campaign.[2]

Command was passed to Tai-sho Hirushi Shotugama, and the unit was stationed on Benjamin.[2]

In 3025 the unit was stationed on Benjamin.[5]

Fourth Succession War[edit]

The Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars were one of the DCMS regiments deployed in counterattacks against the Lyran Commonwealth first major offensive of the Fourth Succession War, Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG.[6] The Fourth Skye Rangers had deployed their Second Battalion and Lightning Company to conquer the planet Komephoros during the exploitation phase of the operation, following on from the dramatic successes of the first wave of attacks.[7][8] Following the order to begin the exploitation phase, issued by Archon Katrina Steiner on the 21st of October 3028[8] the Rangers had been in the process of pacifying the planet when the Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars arrived in December 3028 or January 3029; the Rangers managed to hold their own, despite being spread across both Komephoros and Kimball II, but being attacked while the command was dispersed hampered their effectiveness and hurt their pride.[6]

The Rangers used the lull in major combat operations in early 3029 well, resting their troops and preparing new plans, and when the orders were issued to restart offensive operations in May 3029 the Rangers were ready, well-rested and well-prepared. The Rangers swiftly pushed the Regulars out of their rich river valley and began chasing them around the planet, until the Regulars were recalled by the DCMS in July, despite still having the edge on the Rangers in terms of numbers.[9]

The unit was home based on Benjamin outside the city of Deber City.[10] While the Seventeenth never adhered strictly to the samurai code of other units, it only implemented Theodore Kurita's reforms slowly, refusing to stoop to dishonorable tactics.[11]

Clan Invasion[edit]


Operation Bulldog[edit]

The Seventeenth landed on Port Arthur with the Second Legion of Vega and the Fifth Sword of Light, securing the world and preventing Smoke Jaguar attacks.[12][13]

Dominion War[edit]

The Seventeenth held their position on Chandler, denying the Ghost Bears a chance to take the world. The soldiers of the Seventeenth were not happy with this decision, but they obeyed the Coordinator's orders.[13]

Federated Suns Incursion[edit]


Jihad[edit]

The Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars saw action early in Operation SCOUR, serving on the Federated Suns front as a part of Group III. Group III attacked Tybalt in early 3077, when it was targeted in the first wave of assaults made by the allied coalition forces that made up the Federated Suns front of Operation SCOUR.[14] Serving alongside Delta Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat and the Fifth Lyran Guards,[15] the liberation of Tybalt saw the local citizenry finding itself in the unusual position of throwing a victory parade that, for the first time in the history of Tybalt, honored a unit from the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery.[14]

As part of Group III the Seventeenth took part in the assault on Nanking in late 3077. Arriving in-system at almost the same time as a Capellan attack group, the 5th and the rest of Group III arrived above Nanking a day after the Capellans had landed, only to find that the Capellan forces led by Warrior House Fujita were trapped in their deployment zone, exhausted from the punishing trip in and under fire from the Nanking Protectorate Militia. Group III dropped behind the Militia forces and proceeded to launch an attack that saw Delta Galaxy and the Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars punish the Militia with ranged fire before the Fifth Lyran Guards launched a devastating assault that broke the Blakist forces.[15]

In late February 3078, Group III assaulted Epsilon Eridani in a campaign that took only a week, thanks in part to the nearly immediate destruction of Blakist command and control assets.

The Seventeenth participated in the assault on Terra. There they were assigned to General Connor Sortek's command. The Seventeenth and the Third Lyran Guards then seized the Pacific Northwest, part of the North American continent.[16]

During their time with the Coalition, they were followed by a Voice of the Dragon broadcast team. These embedded reporters followed the Seventeenth's members through the liberation of Terra. These broadcasts were so popular among the people of the Benjamin Military District that enrollment in the Benjamin Regulars increased 50% over the pre-Jihad level. Though the propaganda value was excellent, the Seventeenth suffered during the Jihad. Only a third of the unit remained to take up station on Alnasi.[17]

The Seventeenth's honorable conduct went far in preventing the entire Benjamin Regulars from being stained by the betrayal of the Sixth. As mentioned earlier, the Seventeenth's actions led many people to volunteer for service in the unit. As a result the Seventeenth had many more conventional assets than it did previously and so was making use of more combined arms tactics.[18]

Dark Age[edit]

During the Second Combine-Dominion the Seventeenth was assigned to recapture Mualang from the invading Ghost Bears. They landed on Mualang on August 1st, supported by the Dragonscales Cluster. Intelligence indicated that the world was only garrisoned by the Eighth Bear Cuirassiers, but the world also hosted the Rho Trinary Galaxy Command. The Seventeenth was shattered by the Cuirassiers, and the Rho TGC hounded them all the way back to their DropShips.[19]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 17th Benjamin Regulars
Tai-sho Syovo Yorioshi 3020 - 3025[2]
Tai-sho Hirushi Shotugama 3025 - 3028[20][5]
Tai-sa Tucker Orsinian 3050 - 3054[21][22]
Tai-sa Timothy Tousley 3059 - 3067[11][23]
Tai-sa Prudencio Kulmala 3085[24]
Tai-sa Tyrell Bell 3145[25]

Tactics[edit]

Star League Era[edit]

The Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars favored a strong combined-arms approach, but otherwise were a generalist unit, and deliberately fielded a wide range of BattleMech classes to encourage adaptation to changing circumstances.[1]

Third Succession War[edit]

In 3025 the unit specialty was open-country fighting expertise, utilizing its heavy 'Mechs to maximum effect.[18]

Clan Invasion[edit]

By 3059 the Seventeenth had improved their use of open-field tactics to include Thunder munitions to keep enemy forces at bay, allowing artillery strikes, and strafing runs by their attached aerospace complement.[11] With so many conventional forces attached to the unit, the Seventeenth of 3085 is skilled in combined-arms tactics.[18]

Composition History[edit]

2765[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[1]

Note: At this point in time, the Regulars were stationed on Matar; attached to the Regulars were a wing of aerospace fighters, an artillery regiment, four infantry regiments and four armored regiments.[1]

2786 - 2821[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[26]

Note: At this point in time the Regulars were a heavy-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Matar.[26]In 2821 the unit was operating at just above one-quarter of full strength and stationed on Donenac.[26]

2830[edit]

17th Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[27]

Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Donenac with an operational readiness of 59 percent.[27]

2864[edit]

17th Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Green/Fanatical)[27]

Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Dobson with an operational readiness of 35 percent.[27]

3025[edit]

Prior to the Galtor Campaign[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[28][2]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Benjamin.[29] The 17th Benjamin Regulars is considered a heavy 'Mech Unit.[30]
Regiment TO&E
Regimental BattleGroup
(4x armor lances, 1x reinforced 'Mech company)
Air Squadron
(one wing of aerospace fighters)
Elazar's Battalion
  • Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
  • Samuel's Company ('Mech)
  • Micah's Company ('Mech)
  • Amos's Company ('Mech)
Gonen's Battalion
  • Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
  • Saul's Company ('Mech)
  • Daniel's Company ('Mech)
  • Abel's Company ('Mech)
Sharon's Battalion
  • Battalion Headquarters ('Mech)
  • David's Company ('Mech)
  • Moses's Company ('Mech)
  • Elias's Company ('Mech)
Imperial Artillery Battalion
  • Battery Alpha (1x artillery company, 1x armor company)
  • Battery Beta (1x artillery company, 1x armor company)

After the Galtor Campaign[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[5]
- The command contains 9 heavy companies.[31]
- At this point in time two of the battalions within the Seventeenth were commanded by Tai-sas Timothy Elazar and Jacob Gonen. The homeworld was Benjamin.[32] Gonen's battalion was equipped with heavy and assault 'Mechs.[4]

3028[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran)[20]

  • CO: Tai-sho Hirushi Shotugama

3040[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[33]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Benjamin.[33]

3050-3054[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[21][21]

  • CO: Tai-sa Tucker Orsinian[21]
Note: At this point in time (3050) the unit was stationed on Benjamin.[21]

3059[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[11]

  • Second Battalion: Chu-sa James Elliot
  • Third Battalion: Chu-sa Randy Olson
Note: Approximately 60 percent of the heavy and assault 'Mechs are upgraded.
Petals on the Wind (Expanded Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[11]
  • Wing Commander: Tai-sa Jasmine Imikoto
Note: Includes 1 Vengeance-class DropShip for transport duties.
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars Armor (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[11]
  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Harry Smith
Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[11]
  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Lynn Yuan-ming
Note: Includes 3 companies artillery and also battle armor forces.

3067[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (BattleTech Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[23]

  • CO: Tai-sa Timothy Tousley
Petals on the Wind (4 Air Companies/Veteran/Reliable)[23]
  • Wing Commander: Tai-sa Jasmine Imikoto
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars Armor (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[23]
  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Harry Smith
Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[23]
  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Lynn Yuan-ming

3079[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[17]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Alnasi.[17]

3085[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regular/Reliable)[24]

Petals on the Wind (Veteran/Reliable)[24]
Seventeenth Benjamin Armor (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)[24]
Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry (Regular/Reliable)[24]

3145[edit]

Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical) (90% Strength)[25]

Petals on the Wind (Veteran/Fanatical) (100% Strength)[25]
Seventeenth Benjamin Armor (Veteran/Reliable) (105% Strength)[25]
Seventeenth Benjamin Infantry (Regular/Reliable) (90% Strength)[25]
Notes: The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating.

Notes[edit]

  • Special rules for the 17th Benjamin Regulars can be found in Field Manual: Draconis Combine (p. 144) and Historical Turning Points: Galtor (p. 7).
  • The Battalion names and Company names in 3025 during the Galtor campaign are all biblical names.

Gallery[edit]

‎

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 10: "Benjamin Regulars"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 The Galtor Campaign, p. 50: "17th Benjamin Regulars"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 11: "Aftermath"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Citations of Respect
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 137: "DCMS Deployment Table"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 61: "End of the Offensive"
  7. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, pp. 44–45: "Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 59: "Follow-up Invasions"
  9. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 71: "Ryde Theater"
  10. ↑ House Kurita: (The Draconis Combine), p. 184 (PDF p. 186): Benjamin planetary profile
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 46: "17th Benjamin Regulars Unit Profile"
  12. ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 10
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 106
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 36: "First Wave Complete"
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 39: "War To The Knife"
  16. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 96
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Field Report: DCMS, p. 8
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Field Manual: 3085, p. 39
  19. ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 37
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 107
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 20 Year Update, p. 41: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"
  22. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 28: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 116: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 63: Draconis Combine - Deployment Table continued
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 First Succession War, p. 137: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 Second Succession War, p. 96
  28. ↑ The Galtor Campaign, p. 13: "Phase One Units"
  29. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135: "DCMS Deployment Table"
  30. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 144: "The Benjamin Regulars"
  31. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 146
  32. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 138

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