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| − | The Seventeenth participated in the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign during [[3025]]. After routing the [[ | + | 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 disohonorable 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 MechWarrior's 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 night-time 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> | ||
===Ronin Wars=== | ===Ronin Wars=== | ||
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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> | 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> | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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 enrolment 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> |
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> | 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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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===2765=== | ===2765=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Questionable)<ref>''Field Report 2765: DCMS'',p10</ref> |
| + | |||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HKp137/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: [[General]] Hirushi Shotugama<ref name=HKp137/> |
- The command contains 9 heavy companies.<ref name=HSDCp146>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 146 </ref> | - The command contains 9 heavy companies.<ref name=HSDCp146>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 146 </ref> | ||
| − | + | :- At this point in time two of the battalions within the Seventeenth were commanded by ''Tai-sas'' [[Timothy Elazar]] and [[Jacob Gonen]]. Gonen's battalion was equipped with heavy and assault 'Mechs.<ref name="CoR">''Citations of Respect''</ref> | |
===3028=== | ===3028=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran) <ref name=NAIS2-107/> |
:* CO: ''Tai-sho'' Hirushi Shotugama | :* CO: ''Tai-sho'' Hirushi Shotugama | ||
===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138 </ref> |
===3050-3054=== | ===3050-3054=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp41/><ref name=20Yp41/> |
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Tucker Orsinian | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Tucker Orsinian | ||
===3059=== | ===3059=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC46/> |
| − | * CO/ | + | * CO/First [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Timothy Tousley |
:* XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Tehi Kiato | :* XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Tehi Kiato | ||
| − | * | + | * Second Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' James Elliot |
| − | * | + | * 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. | ||
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- Note: Includes 1 [[Vengeance]]-DropShip for transport duties. | - Note: Includes 1 [[Vengeance]]-DropShip for transport duties. | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC46/> |
* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Harry Smith | * Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Harry Smith | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''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=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (Battletech Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> |
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Timothy Tousley | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Timothy Tousley | ||
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* Wing Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Jasmine Imikoto | * Wing Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Jasmine Imikoto | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> |
* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Harry Smith | * Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Harry Smith | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> |
* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Lynn Yuan-ming | * Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Lynn Yuan-ming | ||
===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FRDCMS08>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref> |
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> |
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Prudencio Kulmala | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Prudencio Kulmala | ||
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* CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' Yoshirou Saito | * CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' Yoshirou Saito | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> |
* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Cyrus Coleman | * CO: ''Chu-sa'' Cyrus Coleman | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> |
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Timotej Merlo | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Timotej Merlo | ||
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''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 | ||
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* CO: ''Sho-sa'' Gwen Cabrera | * CO: ''Sho-sa'' Gwen Cabrera | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable) (105% Strength) <ref name=FM3145p63/> |
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Michael Byrd | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Michael Byrd | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Benjamin Infantry''' (Regular/Reliable) (90% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/> |
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ssekien Ochiai | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ssekien Ochiai | ||
Revision as of 04:50, 1 March 2017
Template:InfoBoxStateUnit The Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars are a heavy BattleMech Regiment in the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery.
History
Formation
The unit was home based on Benjamin outside the city of Deber City.[1] 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.[2]
Fourth Succession War
The Seventeenth participated in the Galtor campaign during 3025.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Ronin Wars
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War of 3039
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Clan Invasion
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Operation Bulldog
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.[3][4]
Dominion War
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.[4]
Federated Suns Incursion
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Jihad
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.[5] Serving alongside Delta Galaxy of Clan Nova Cat and the 5th Lyran Guards,[6] 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.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
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 enrolment 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.[8]
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 has many more conventional assets than it did previously and so is making use of more combined arms tactics.[9]
Dark Age
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.[10]
Officers
As of 3020 to 3025, the commanding officer was Tai-sho Syovo Yorioshi.[citation needed]
As of 3025 to 3028, the commanding officer was Tai-sho Hirushi Shotugama.[11][12]
As of 3050 to 3054 the commanding officer was Tai-sa Tucker Orsinian.[13][14]
As of 3059 to 3067 the commanding officer was Tai-sa Timothy Tousley.[2][15]
As of 3085 the commanding officer is Tai-sa Prudencio Kulmala.[16]
- 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.
Tactics
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 munitions to keep enemy forces at bay, allowing artillery strikes, and strafing runs by their attached aerospace complement.[2] With so many conventional forces attached to the unit, the Seventeenth of 3085 is skilled in combined-arms tactics.[9]
Composition History
2765
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[17]
3025
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[12]
- The command contains 9 heavy companies.[18]
- - At this point in time two of the battalions within the Seventeenth were commanded by Tai-sas Timothy Elazar and Jacob Gonen. Gonen's battalion was equipped with heavy and assault 'Mechs.[19]
3028
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran) [11]
- CO: Tai-sho Hirushi Shotugama
3040
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[20]
3050-3054
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[13][13]
- CO: Tai-sa Tucker Orsinian
3059
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- CO/First Battalion: Tai-sa Timothy Tousley
- XO: Chu-sa Tehi Kiato
- 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)[2]
- Wing Commander: Tai-sa Jasmine Imikoto
- Note: Includes 1 Vengeance-DropShip for transport duties.
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars Armor (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[2]
- Armor Commander: Chu-sa Harry Smith
Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[2]
- Troop Commander: Tai-sa Lynn Yuan-ming
- Note: Includes 3 companies artillery and also battle armor forces.
3067
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Battletech Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[15]
- CO: Tai-sa Timothy Tousley
Petals on the Wind (4 Air Companies/Veteran/Reliable)[15]
- Wing Commander: Tai-sa Jasmine Imikoto
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars Armor (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[15]
- Armor Commander: Chu-sa Harry Smith
Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[15]
- Troop Commander: Tai-sa Lynn Yuan-ming
3079
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[8]
3085
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (Regular/Reliable)[16]
- CO: Tai-sa Prudencio Kulmala
Petals on the Wind (Veteran/Reliable)[16]
- CO: Cho-sa Yoshirou Saito
Seventeenth Benjamin Armor (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)[16]
- CO: Chu-sa Cyrus Coleman
Third Benjamin Heavy Motorized Infantry (Regular/Reliable)[16]
- CO: Tai-sa Timotej Merlo
3145
Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical) (90% Strength)[21]
- CO: Tai-sa Tyrell Bell
Petals on the Wind (Veteran/Fanatical) (100% Strength)[21]
- CO: Sho-sa Gwen Cabrera
Seventeenth Benjamin Armor (Veteran/Reliable) (105% Strength) [21]
- CO: Tai-sa Michael Byrd
Seventeenth Benjamin Infantry (Regular/Reliable) (90% Strength)[21]
- CO: Tai-sa Ssekien Ochiai
Notes:
- The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating.
References
- ↑ House Kurita: (The Draconis Combine) - Benjamin planetary profile.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 46, "17th Benjamin Regulars Unit Profile"
- ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 10
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 106
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 36, "First Wave Complete"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 39, "War To The Knife"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 96
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Report: DCMS, p. 8
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 39
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 37
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p 107
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 137, "DCMS Deployment Table"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 20 Year Update, p. 41, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 28, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Field Manual: Update, p. 116, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: DCMS,p10
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 146
- ↑ Citations of Respect
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 138
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Field Manual: 3145, p. 63, Draconis Combine - Deployment Table continued
Bibliography
- 20 Year Update
- Citations of Respect BattleCorps Story by Steven Mohan Jr.
- The Dragon Roars
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: Draconis Combine
- Field Manual: Update
- Field Report: DCMS
- Field Report 2765: DCMS
- Historical: War of 3039
- Historical: Wars of the Republic Era
- Historical Turning Points: Galtor
- House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)
- Jihad Hot Spots: Terra
- Objective Raids
- The Galtor Campaign
- Field Manual: 3145