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{{moratorium|30 November 2016}}
 
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| image              = CM-Kurita.jpg
 
| image              = CM-Kurita.jpg
 
| name                = Combat Manual: Kurita
 
| name                = Combat Manual: Kurita
| type                = Sourcebook
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| type                = Source Book
 
| author              = [[Geoff Swift]]
 
| author              = [[Geoff Swift]]
 
| development        = [[Ray Arrastia]] <br/> [[Joshua Franklin]]
 
| development        = [[Ray Arrastia]] <br/> [[Joshua Franklin]]
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| cover              = [[Anthony Scroggins]]
 
| cover              = [[Anthony Scroggins]]
 
| interiorart        =  
 
| interiorart        =  
| illustrations      = Ray Arrastia <br/> [[Mark Hayden (person)|Mark Hayden]] <br/> [[Alexander Immerzeel]] <br/> [[David Allen Kerber]] <br/> [[Chris Lewis]] <br/> [[Florian Mellies]] <br/> Anthony Scroggins <br/> [[Eric Williams]]
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| illustrations      = Ray Arrastia <br/> [[Mark Hayden]]<br/> [[Alexander Immerzeel]]<br/> [[David Allen Kerber]]<br/> [[Chris Lewis]]<br/> [[Foliran Mellies]]<br/> Anthony Scroggins<br/> [[Eric Williams]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
| productioncode      = CAT35261
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| productioncode      = [http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3628 CAT35261]
 
| year                = 31 August 2016 (hard copy)
 
| year                = 31 August 2016 (hard copy)
 
| ISBN10              =  
 
| ISBN10              =  
 
| ISBN13              = 9781942487043
 
| ISBN13              = 9781942487043
| MSRP                = $34.99 (Print)
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| MSRP                = $34.99 (US) [Printed]
 
| content            =  
 
| content            =  
 
| era                = [[Succession Wars era|Late Succession Wars era]] <br/> [[Clan Invasion Era|Early Clan Invasion Era]]
 
| era                = [[Succession Wars era|Late Succession Wars era]] <br/> [[Clan Invasion Era|Early Clan Invasion Era]]
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Second and ultimately last entry released in the [[Combat Manual]] series, '''Combat Manual: Kurita''' is a faction specific sourcebook designed by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] for the [[Alpha Strike (rules)|Alpha Strike game system]] and its expansions, including the [[Abstract Combat System]] found in ''[[Interstellar Operations]]''. The sourcebook covers the time period on the cusp of the [[Clan Invasion]], focused on mercenary companies working for various Succession Houses and other interests.
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Second in the [[Combat Manual]] series, '''Combat Manual: Kurita''' is a faction specific sourcebook designed by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] for the [[Alpha Strike]] Game System and it's expansions including [[Abstract Combat System]] found in [[Interstellar Operations]]. The source book covers the time period on the cusp of the [[Clan Invasion]], focused on Mercenaries companies working for various Succession Houses and other interests.
  
The book provides information on various [[House Kurita]] units operating at the time. Alpha Strike rules for the creation of a typical House Kurita unit are also featured, as is a mini-[[Technical Readout]] covering (previously) [[Unseen]] [[BattleMech]]s with reimagined appearances.
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The book provides information various of [[House Kurita]] units operating at the time. The produce also information to create a typical House Kurita units formations featured in the book using Alpha Strike rules and provides a Mini-[[Technical Readout]] featuring previous [[Unseen]] [[BattleMech]]s which have been re-imaged with new appearances.
  
Initially, ''Combat Manual: Kurita'' was released electronically on July 9th, 2016.
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Initially ,Combat Manual: Kurita was electronically released July 9th, 2016.
 
 
A reworked and updated version including [[BattleTech (board game)|''BattleTech'']] as well as Alpha Strike information, ''[[Force Manual: Kurita]]'', is scheduled for release in Third Quarter 2024.
 
  
 
==Product Description==
 
==Product Description==
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''Some soldiers fight for money, some to spread their version of liberty, still others for a sense of adventure. For the men and women of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery there is only one reason for service: the honor of the Dragon.''
 
''Some soldiers fight for money, some to spread their version of liberty, still others for a sense of adventure. For the men and women of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery there is only one reason for service: the honor of the Dragon.''
  
''From the moment Shiro Kurita raised the Dragon's banner, the soldiers of House Kurita have remained dedicated to the warrior's path above all others. For seven centuries they have spread fear and respect in equal measure, expanding and protecting the Dragon with loyalty and honor tempered by the ancient code of bushido and forged in battles on a hundred worlds.''
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''From the moment Shiro Kurita raised the Dragon’s banner, the soldiers of House Kurita have remained dedicated to the warrior’s path above all others. For seven centuries they have spread fear and respect in equal measure, expanding and protecting the Dragon with loyalty and honor tempered by the ancient code of bushido and forged in battles on a hundred worlds.''
  
''BattleTech Combat Manual: Kurita'' contains information on these warriors. This manual examines the combat commands of the Draconis Combine, detailing their histories, tactics, unit crests, paint schemes, and notable personnel. This Alpha Strike expansion includes special rules for unique character abilities, faction-specific rules, force-building, and a mini-Technical Readout—everything you need to field your favorite Draconis Combine unit on the tabletop, or create your own.''}}
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''BattleTech Combat Manual: Kurita'' contains information on these warriors. This manual examines the combat commands of the Draconis Combine, detailing their histories, tactics, unit crests, paint schemes, and notable personnel. This Alpha Strike expansion includes special rules for unique character abilities, faction-specific rules, force-building, and a mini-Technical Readout—everything you need to field your favorite Draconis Combine unit on the tabletop, or create your own.''}}
  
 
==Contents==
 
==Contents==
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*''[[Test of Honor]]'' (short story)
* ''[[Test of Honor]]'' (short story)
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*Realms of the Dragon
* Realms of the Dragon
 
 
:*Founding
 
:*Founding
 
:*The Star League
 
:*The Star League
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:*The Ronin War
 
:*The Ronin War
 
:*The War of 3039
 
:*The War of 3039
:*The Present
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:*The Present  
 
:*The Pillar of Steel
 
:*The Pillar of Steel
* Kurita Combat Commands
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*Kurita Combat Commands
 
:*[[Sword of Light]]
 
:*[[Sword of Light]]
 
:**[[First Sword of Light]]
 
:**[[First Sword of Light]]
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:**[[Seventh Sword of Light]]
 
:**[[Seventh Sword of Light]]
 
:**[[Eighth Sword of Light]]
 
:**[[Eighth Sword of Light]]
:*** ''The Kessel Run'' (Scenario)
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:***''The Kessel Run'' (Scenario)
 
:*[[Dieron Regulars]]
 
:*[[Dieron Regulars]]
 
:**[[Eighth Dieron Regulars]]
 
:**[[Eighth Dieron Regulars]]
 
:**[[Eighteenth Dieron Regulars]]
 
:**[[Eighteenth Dieron Regulars]]
:**[[22nd Benjamin Regulars|Twenty-Second Dieron Regulars]]
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:**[[22nd Benjamin Regulars|Twenty-Second Dieron Regulars]]  
:** ''Regular Scouting'' (Scenario)
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:**''Regular Scouting'' (Scenario)
 
:***Other Dieron
 
:***Other Dieron
 
:***Regular Sub-Commands
 
:***Regular Sub-Commands
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:**[[3rd Galedon Regulars|Third Galedon Regulars]]
 
:**[[3rd Galedon Regulars|Third Galedon Regulars]]
 
:**[[9th Galedon Regulars|Nineteenth Galedon Regulars]]
 
:**[[9th Galedon Regulars|Nineteenth Galedon Regulars]]
:**Other Galedon
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:**Other Galdeon
 
:**Regulars Galedon Sub-Commands
 
:**Regulars Galedon Sub-Commands
 
:*[[Benjamin Regulars]]
 
:*[[Benjamin Regulars]]
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:**Other Rasalhague
 
:**Other Rasalhague
 
:**Regular Sub-Commands
 
:**Regular Sub-Commands
:*** ''Quarry of Honor'' (Scenario)
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:***''Quarry of Honor'' (Scenario)
 
:*[[Alshain Regulars]]
 
:*[[Alshain Regulars]]
 
:**[[4th Alshain Regulars|Fourth Alshain Regulars]]
 
:**[[4th Alshain Regulars|Fourth Alshain Regulars]]
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:**[[1st Sun Zhang Training Cadre|First Sun Zhang Training Cadre]]
 
:**[[1st Sun Zhang Training Cadre|First Sun Zhang Training Cadre]]
 
:**Other Sun Zhang
 
:**Other Sun Zhang
:**Cadre Sub-Commands
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:**Cadre Sub-Commmands
:*** ''Training Run'' (Scenario)
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:***''Training Run'' (Scenario)
 
:*[[An Ting Legion]]
 
:*[[An Ting Legion]]
 
:**[[2nd An Ting Legion|Second An Ting Legion]]
 
:**[[2nd An Ting Legion|Second An Ting Legion]]
 
:**Other An Ting
 
:**Other An Ting
 
:**Legion Sub-Commands
 
:**Legion Sub-Commands
:*** ''Island Invasion (Scenario)
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:***''Island Invasion (Scenario)
 
:***GAME SETUP
 
:***GAME SETUP
 
:*[[Amphigean Light Assault Group]]
 
:*[[Amphigean Light Assault Group]]
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:**[[3rd Proserpina Hussars|Third Proserpina Hussars]]
 
:**[[3rd Proserpina Hussars|Third Proserpina Hussars]]
 
:**Hussars Sub-Commands
 
:**Hussars Sub-Commands
:*** ''Clash on Cassandra'' (Scenario)
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:***''Clash on Cassandra'' (Scenario)
 
:*[[Ghost Regiments]]
 
:*[[Ghost Regiments]]
 
:**[[1st Ghost|First Ghost]]
 
:**[[1st Ghost|First Ghost]]
:*** ''Sadalbari Pursuit'' (Scenario)
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:***''Sadalbari Pursuit'' (Scenario)
 
:**[[8th Ghost|Eighth Ghost]]
 
:**[[8th Ghost|Eighth Ghost]]
 
:**Other Ghost
 
:**Other Ghost
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:**[[Ryuken-go]]
 
:**[[Ryuken-go]]
 
:**Other Ryuken Sub-Commands
 
:**Other Ryuken Sub-Commands
* '''FRR-KungsArmé'''
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*'''FRR-Kungsarme'''
 
:*[[Drakøns]]
 
:*[[Drakøns]]
:**[[1st Drakøns|First Drakøns]]
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:**[[1st Drakøns|First Drakons]]
:**Other Drakøns Sub-Commands
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:**Other Drakons Sub-Commaands
:*[[Hussars_(Free_Rasalhague_Republic)|Hussars]]
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:*[[Hussars_(Free_Rasalhague_Republic)|Husars]]
:**[[3rd Hussars (Free Rasalhague Republic)|Third Hussars]]
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:**[[3rd Husars (Free Rasalhague Republic)|Third Husars]]
:**Other Hussars Sub-Commands
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:**Other Husars Sub-Commands
 
:*[[Freemen]]
 
:*[[Freemen]]
 
:**[[2nd Freemen|Second Freemen]]
 
:**[[2nd Freemen|Second Freemen]]
 
:**Other Freemen Commands
 
:**Other Freemen Commands
 
:*[[Kavalleri]]
 
:*[[Kavalleri]]
:**[[1st Kavalleri (Free Rasalhague Republic)|First Kavalleri]]
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:**[[1st Kavalleri|First Kavalleri]]
 
:**Other Kavalleri Sub-Commands
 
:**Other Kavalleri Sub-Commands
 
:*[[Gunzburg Eagles]]
 
:*[[Gunzburg Eagles]]
* Rules Addendum
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*Rules Addendum
 
:*Force Building
 
:*Force Building
 
:**Force Building Terms
 
:**Force Building Terms
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:*Choose a Combat Command
 
:*Choose a Combat Command
 
:**Unit Organizations
 
:**Unit Organizations
:***BattleMech Organizations
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:***BattleMech Organitions
 
:***Aerospace Organizations
 
:***Aerospace Organizations
 
:***Armor Organizations
 
:***Armor Organizations
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:***Standard Lances
 
:***Standard Lances
 
:***Availability Lists
 
:***Availability Lists
:**What if I Just Want to Start Playing?
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:**What if I Just Want top Start Playing?
 
:***Step 3: Select Skill and Modify PV
 
:***Step 3: Select Skill and Modify PV
 
:***Step 4: Assign Special Pilot Abilities
 
:***Step 4: Assign Special Pilot Abilities
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:***Order Lance
 
:***Order Lance
 
:***Berserker Lance (Close Combat Lance)
 
:***Berserker Lance (Close Combat Lance)
:***Anti-'Mech Lance
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:***Anti-Mech Lance  
 
:**Standard Lance
 
:**Standard Lance
 
:*MechWarriors of the DCMS
 
:*MechWarriors of the DCMS
 
:*Technical Readout
 
:*Technical Readout
 
:**[[Wasp|WSP-1A Wasp]]
 
:**[[Wasp|WSP-1A Wasp]]
:**[[Phoenix Hawk|PXH-1 ''Phoenix Hawk'']]
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:**[[Phoenix Hawk|PHX-1 ''Phoenix Hawk'']]
 
:**[[Wolverine|WVR-6R ''Wolverine'']]
 
:**[[Wolverine|WVR-6R ''Wolverine'']]
:**[[BattleMaster|BLR-1G ''BattleMaster'']]
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:**[[Battlemaster|BLR-1G ''Battle Master'']]
* Samurai and Ronin
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*Samurai and Ronins
* Kurita Faction Lists
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*Kurita Faction Lists
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* The ''Combat Manual'' series was discontinued after the release of this book.
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Alpha Strike Products]]
 
[[Category:Sourcebooks]]
 
[[Category:Sourcebooks]]
[[Category:Force Manuals]]
 
[[Category:Alpha Strike Products]]
 

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