Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery

The Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS) is the military arm of the Draconis Combine. The warriors of the DCMS live by the tenets of bushido, the code of the samurai.

Command Structure

Coordinator

The Coordinator of the Draconis Combine is the titular head of the DCMS, although a significant amount of authority can be delegated to a Gunji-no-Kanrei.

Gunji-no-Kanrei

The post of Gunji-no-Kanrei (Deputy of Military Affairs) was resurrected after the Fourth Succession War by Coordinator Takashi Kurita to oversee the rebuilding and restructuring of the DCMS, reporting only to the Coordinator himself. Prior to the Fourth Succession War, the only figure to hold the position was Urizen Kurita I, and it has been a matter of speculation whether the position will remain active.

Military District Commanders

The military districts that make up the Combine are ruled by a Tai-shu (Warlord) who is in command of all military forces in the district.

Units of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery

The Combine military is divided between those units assigned to the defense of a specific military district and so-called free floating regiments who are assigned as needed.

Brigade	Logo	Regiment
‘‘‘ Dieron Regulars ‘‘‘ With the Dieron Military District closest to Terra, the well respected Dieron Regulars frequently see action against both the Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns and boast more 'Mech regiments than any other military district.		* 2nd Dieron Regulars 3rd Dieron Regulars 5th Dieron Regulars 8th Dieron Regulars 9th Dieron Regulars 12th Dieron Regulars 15th Dieron Regulars 18th Dieron Regulars 22nd Dieron Regulars 24th Dieron Regulars 27th Dieron Regulars 36th Dieron Regulars 38th Dieron Regulars 40th Dieron Regulars 41st Dieron Regulars 42nd Dieron Regulars 44th Dieron Regulars 45th Dieron Regulars
‘‘‘ Galedon Regulars ‘‘‘ Assigned to protect the largest section of the Combine bordering the Federated Suns and the Periphery, along with the former capital New Samarkand, the Galedon Regulars enjoy good relations with the Sun Zhang Mechwarrior Academy and Draconis Combine Port Authority thanks their location in the Galedon Military District.		2nd Galedon Regulars 5th Galedon Regulars 7th Galedon Regulars 8th Galedon Regulars 9th Galedon Regulars 12th Galedon Regulars 16th Galedon Regulars 17th Galedon Regulars 19th Galedon Regulars 21st Galedon Regulars 31st Galedon Regulars 32nd Galedon Regulars 34th Galedon Regulars 42nd Galedon Regulars
‘‘‘ Benjamin Regulars ‘‘‘ While the Benjamin Military District is one of the smallest, the DCMS High Command uses the Benjamin Regulars as a ready-reserve to bolster both defensive and offensive operations.		2nd Benjamin Regulars 3rd Benjamin Regulars 6th Benjamin Regulars 9th Benjamin Regulars 11th Benjamin Regulars 15th Benjamin Regulars 17th Benjamin Regulars 21st Benjamin Regulars 22nd Benjamin Regulars
‘‘‘ Pesht Regulars ‘‘‘ The largest of the military districts and boasting the Combine's capital of Luthien, the Pesht Regulars also had the fewest 'Mech regiments thanks to Pesht Military District's position away from the Lyran and Davion borders, a choice which hampered the defense of the region during the Clan Invasion.		1st Pesht Regulars 3rd Pesht Regulars 4th Pesht Regulars 6th Pesht Regulars 7th Pesht Regulars 9th Pesht Regulars 10th Pesht Regulars 11th Pesht Regulars
‘‘‘ Rasalhague Regulars ‘‘‘ The core of the forces of the political sensitive Rasalhague Military District, the Rasalhague Regulars were noted for their actions against the Lyran Commonwealth as much the constant ISF scrutiny intended to ensure their loyalty to the Combine. The regulars were disbanded upon the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic.		5th Rasalhague Regulars 8th Rasalhague Regulars 9th Rasalhague Regulars 13th Rasalhague Regulars 17th Rasalhague Regulars 20th Rasalhague Regulars 22nd Rasalhague Regulars 25th Rasalhague Regulars
‘‘‘ Alshain Regulars ‘‘‘ Just as the Alshain Military District was formed from the remains of the Rasalhague Military District not ceded to to the FRR, the Alshain Regulars consist of former Rasalhague Regular troops. The Alshain Regulars suffered heavy losses in the Clan Invasion during their failed defense of their district, with the survivors renamed under the banner of the free floating Alshain Avengers.		* 1st Alshain Regulars 2nd Alshain Regulars 3rd Alshain Regulars 4th Alshain Regulars 5th Alshain Regulars 6th Alshain Regulars 7th Alshain Regulars 8th Alshain Regulars 9th Alshain Regulars 10th Alshain Regulars
‘‘‘ Otomo ‘‘‘ The Otomo are the Palace Household Guard of the Draconis Combine. Slightly more than a regiment in size, their sole purpose is to protect the Unity Palace on Luthien and the Coordinator. Members of the Otomo are taken from Sword of Light regiments and the five military districts. Unit composition is a mix of 'Mechs, armor, and infantry. Only a member of the Kurita family can become commander of the Otomo.
‘‘‘ Izanagi Warriors ‘‘‘		Izanagi Warriors’‘‘
‘‘‘ Arkab Legion ‘‘‘ In 2497, the Combine moved to take control of the planets held by the Azami. However, a virus to which the Azami themselves were immune killed the Kurita forces, leaving the determined natives victorious. After this, the Combine decided to grant the Azami limited autonomy in return for their loyalty and service. This included being able to continue practicing their branch of Islam, which is forbidden in the Combine. To make use of their spirit, they were trained as MechWarriors and granted three regiments worth of light and medium 'Mechs. These forces, known as the Arkab Legions, specialize in lightning-quick reconnaissance and raiding. Their unit colors are desert tan or dark green. They are not required to wear the Draconis Combine crest, due to their partial autonomy. The Legions are normally stationed on their homeworlds, but are expected to go where needed; the Lyran Commonwealth and the Federated Suns have suffered many raids conducted by the Azami warriors.		2nd Arkab Legion 4th Arkab Legion 5th Arkab Legion 6th Arkab Legion
‘‘‘ Alshain Avengers ‘‘‘ Created from the surviving remnants of the Alshain Regulars, the Alshain Avengers were formed after the conquest of their military district captital Alshain by the Clan Ghost Bear. Their sole objective to retake their home world and drive the invaders from Combine space, the Avengers eventually staged an unauthorized invasion of Alshain which triggered the Combine-Ghost Bear War and their destruction.		8th Alshain Avengers 11th Alshain Avengers 14th Alshain Avengers 15th Alshain Avengers
‘‘‘ Amphigean Light Assault Group ‘‘‘ Their origins muddied, either as units formed in the mold of the Chain Gang Missions or as mercenaries directly employed by Amphigean Agriculture Inc. and loaned to the Combine, the Amphigean Light Assault Group’‘‘ generally serve as high speed shock troops with a pack mentality to combat.		1st Amphigean Light Assault Group 2nd Amphigean Light Assault Group 5th Amphigean Light Assault Group - Destroyed in Clan Invasion of early 3050s 7th Amphigean Light Assault Group
‘‘‘ An Ting Legion ‘‘‘ Formed in the wake of the Second Succession War the then still prosperous world of An Ting, the An Ting Legion have history of honored service to the Combine and are closely linked to the An Ting Academy.	Insignia of the An Ting Legion	2nd An Ting Legion 4th An Ting Legion 6th An Ting Legion
‘‘‘ Genyosha ‘‘‘ The unit was formed in 3027 by order of Coordinator Takashi Kurita. Create a force around his cousin and excellent military commander Yorinaga Kurita. To become elite military formation that answers only to the Coorindator himself. The unit priniciply was created also to counter the highly mobile mercenary unit known as the Kell Hounds, whom had disgraced Yorinaga on Mallory's World. The unit has been among most elite military force in the combine, being lead by future Corrindator Hohiro Kurita during the Clan War and fought the Great Refusal. The formation grew between Forth Succession War to the Jihad to form two Regiments.	Insignia of the Genyosha	* 1st Genyosha - Legacy of Yorinaga 2nd Genyosha.
‘‘‘ Ghost Regiments ‘‘‘		1st Ghost 3rd Ghost 5th Ghost 6th Ghost 7th Ghost 8th Ghost 9th Ghost 10th Ghost 11th Ghost 12th Ghost
‘‘‘ Legion of Vega ‘‘‘		2nd Legion of Vega 11th Legion of Vega 14th Legion of Vega - destroyed during Operation Revival 16th Legion of Vega
‘‘‘ Night Stalkers ‘‘‘	Insignia of the Nightstalkers	2nd Night Stalkers 3rd Night Stalkers
‘‘‘ Proserpina Hussars ‘‘‘ One of the oldest Combine units, the Proserpina Hussars are legendary for their hit and run attacks. The unit also has a close relationship with the University of Proserpina, with a large number of officers alumni of that center of learning.		1st Proserpina Hussars 2nd Proserpina Hussars 3rd Proserpina Hussars 4th Proserpina Hussars
‘‘‘ Ryuken ‘‘‘ In 3023 Takashi Kurita hired Wolf's Dragoons to train a regiment in their tactics and tactical doctrines. The Ryuken regiment trained with and fought alongside Wolf's Dragoons, learning how to fight like the Wolf's Dragoon's. The Ryuken succeeded beyond expectations, causing Takashi Kurita to order the regiment broken into companies and to train and expand into their own regiments. In 3027 the Dragoons contract with the DCMS expired and Jaime Wolf decided to leave Combine space. Warlord Grieg Samsonov did not want to allow the elite mercenary unit to leave his service and ordered several Ryuken regiments to stop them. The newly-formed Ryuken regiments met the Dragoons but proved not to be their match. Though almost crippled in the conflict, the Dragoons decimated four of the Ryuken regiments before leaving Combine space.	Insignia of the Ryuken	Ryuken-ni Ryuken-san Ryuken-yon Ryuken-go Ryuken-roku
‘‘‘ Shin Legion ‘‘‘ Originally a Capellan Confederation brigade fleeing Romano Liao's purges, the regiments of Shin Legion elected to join the Draconis Combine. Despite showing unswerving loyalty to their new home, the Legion was considered a foreign brigade by the DCMS high command, with continual poor treatment leading them to accept Chancellor Sun-Tzu Liao's offer to return home without reprisals in 3061.		* 1st Shin Legion - Returned to Capellan Confederation in 3061 2nd Shin Legion - Disbanded and merged into 1st in 3059.
‘‘‘ Sword of Light ‘‘‘ The Sword of Light represent the elite of the DCMS. In order to join, one must have five years of flawless service in another regiment and pass a series of mental, physical, spiritual, and political tests. Non-combat staff are tested in the same manner. Sword of Light regiments receive top priority for supplies, and even have their own dedicated JumpShips and DropShips. One oddity of these regiments is that each one consists of four battalions instead of three. The Sword of Light regiments are not tied to a specific area of deployment, but travel the realm to assist where needed. Their 'Mech paint scheme is usually flat red, with the Kurita crest on the left shoulder. Originally numbering twelve, by the Third Succession War the Sword of Light were reduced five, with each regiment represents one of the five Pillars of Kurita society:	Insignia of the Sword of Light	1st Sword of Light - Pillar of Ivory 2nd Sword of Light - Pillar of Steel (disbanded 3075 for leading Luthien Coup of 3067) 3rd Sword of Light 4th Sword of Light 5th Sword of Light - Pillar of Gold 6th Sword of Light 7th Sword of Light - Pillar of Teak 8th Sword of Light - Pillar of Jade 9th Sword of Light

Draconis Elite Strike Teams

The Draconis Combine's premier special forces unit, members of the Draconis Elite Strike Teams frequently work closely with the Internal Security Force to eliminate threats to the Combine.

Military Academies

Aerospace and Interstellar Institute

An Ting University

Dover Institute of Higher Learning

Located on Benjamin, the Dover Institute grew out of the destroyed People's Reconstruction Effort (PRE). The Institute trains MechWarriors to think before they act, and can spend days dissecting a single simulator battle. Since the military academy is part of a larger, civilian institute; MechWarriors often have a more liberal background in literature and the sciences than graduates of other military training centers.

Dieron District Gymnasium

One of the least prestigious academies in the Draconis Combine, DDG is essentially what its name implies. Cadets have the freedom to take what what courses they desire, which are often hastily assembled and meet in a corner of the massive gym. Once a cadet has accumulated enough class time, he or she can earn a sort of "pass" for simulator time. Once enough sim hours have been logged, they qualify for a live-fire session. Some cadets take their time graduating, while others hurry out as quickly as possible; but all are battle-ready. DDG, which is located on Shionoha, only graduates around fifteen MechWarriors a year, but they are generally the most well-prepared graduates.

Minoru Kurita University

Coordinator Minoru Kurita established this "university" around the fall of the Star League in preparation for the fighting that he believed was to come (and did, in the form of the Succession Wars). MKU is known for churning out infantrymen as fast as possible, with their first battle often serving as their final exam. Due to the exceptionally high rate of failure of this final, MKU boasts few alumni.

Pagoda for Luthien Officers

Located on the capital of Luthien, PLO trains MechWarriors and aerospace fighter pilots. The pagoda mostly caters to nobles who will not see actual combat. It focuses on social niceties rather than military training, though such classes are available for students who wish to pursue them. It is the rare student who avails him- or herself of all of the resources at the academy to earn a real education. The highest ranking of the pagoda's alumni is Isoroku Kurita, who was one such cadet.

Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy

Located on the original capital of New Samarkand, SZMA is especially notable in that it graduates the most MechWarriors per year of any training facility in the Inner Sphere, over 400. SZMA also has an aerospace fighter pilot program. It is often considered the most prestigious military academy in the Draconis Combine and all of its graduates receive a daisho. SZMA boasts Theodore and Hohiro Kurita among its alumni.

Sun-Tzu School of Combat

The school of combat instructs all of its cadets in combined-arms warfare, no matter their specialty. STSC is notable in that it is the only school to award a daisho to graduates in all modes of study. Hohiro Kurita attended STSC before completing his training at SZMA, as his father Theodore believes in STSC's approach to warfare.

University of Proserpina

Located on the border world of Proserpina, UP is one of the centers of advanced technology in the Draconis Combine. Infantry crews, MechWarriors, and pilots are all trained at UP, which was one of the first military training facilities to offer a battle armor program.

Wisdom of the Dragon

Wisdom is more akin to a finishing school or an officer school than a traditional military academy. In fact, only officers and officer candidates may take part in the program. It is not uncommon for seasoned officers to attend the school for refreshers. Regardless of whether an individual received one elsewhere or not, all graduates are given a daisho.

Military Ranks

The DCMS has used the same basic rank system for nearly four hundred years, with Theodore Kurita making two minor modifications, assigning the rank of Tai-shu to all Warlords and adjusting the other high-level ranks in response as well as assigning Japanese names to all enlisted ranks as a gesture of respect for their increasing worth to the Combine military.

All DCMS ranks use stylized katakana numerals as insignia, worn on the left collar of their uniform on small colored rectangle designating their service branch.

Those colors are:

Cherry Red - MechWarrior
Yellow - AeroSpace Pilot
Dark Green - DropShip/JumpShip Crew
Light Green - Support Personnel
Dark Brown - Infantry
Light Blue - Combat Vehicle Crew
Purple - Artillery Crew

DCMS Rank	DCA Rank	Support Rank
Commissioned Officers
Tai-shu (Warlord)
Tai-sho (General)	Tai-sho (Admiral)
Sho-sho (Brigadier General)	Sho-sho (Commodore)
Tai-sa (Colonel)	Captain
Chu-sa (Lieutenant Colonel)	Sho-sa (Commander)
Sho-sa (Major)	Dai-i (Lieutenant Commander)
Tai-i (Captain)	Chu-i (Lieutenant)	Senior Master Chief Petty Officer
Chu-i (Lieutenant)	Sho-i (Ensign)	Master Chief Petty Officer
Enlisted Ranks
Sho-ko (Sergeant Major)	Sho-ko (Sergeant Major)	Chief Petty Officer
Kashira (Talon Sergeant)	Kashira (Talon Sergeant)	Petty Officer
Shujin (Master Sergeant)	Shujin (Master Sergeant)
Gunsho (Sergeant)	Gunsho (Sergeant)
Go-cho (Corporal)	Go-cho (Corporal)
Gunjin (Lance Corporal)	Gunjin (Lance Corporal)
Heishi (Private)	Heishi (Private)
Hojuhei (Recuit)	Hojuhei (Recuit)

DCMS Rank insignia by branch of service
Rank	Rank	Technical Service
DCMS Ranks	Draconis Combine Admiralty Ranks	Support Ranks
Heishi (Private)	Heishi (Private)
Gunjin (Lance Corporal)	Gunjin (Lance Corporal)
Go-cho (Corporal)	Go-cho (Corporal)
Gunsho (Sergeant)	Gunsho (Sergeant)
Shujin (Master Sergeant)	Shujin (Master Sergeant)
Kashira (Talon Sergeant)	Kashira (Talon Sergeant)
Sho-ko (Sergeant Major)	Sho-ko (Sergeant Major)
Chu-i (Lieutenant)	Sho-i (Ensign)
Senior Master Chief Petty Officer	Senior Master Chief Petty Officer
Tai-i (Captain)	Chu-i (Lieutenant)
Sho-sa (Major)	Dai-i (Lieutenant Commander)
Chu-sa (Lieutenant Colonel)	Sho-sa (Commander)
Tai-sa (Colonel)	Captain
Sho-sho (Brigadier General)	Cho-sho (Commodore)
Tai-sho (General)	Tai-sho (Admiral)
Tai-shu (Military District Commander)	Tai-shu (Military District Commander)