Editing Isoroku Kurita
Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.
The edit can be undone.
Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
Latest revision
Your text
Line 1:
Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]|[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]|[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]|[[Historical: Brush Wars]]|[[Technical Readout: 3025]]|[[Handbook: House Kurita]]}} + {{Update Needed|[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]], [[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]], [[Jihad: Final Reckoning]], [[Historical: Brush Wars]], [[Technical Readout: 3025]], [[Handbook: House Kurita]]}} {{InfoBoxCharacter {{InfoBoxCharacter − | image = Isoroku.jpg + | image = | name = Isoroku Kurita | name = Isoroku Kurita − | birthdate = [[2996]]<ref name=HKDCLS>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', foldout: "The Draconis Combine's Line of Succession and Partial Kurita Family Tree"</ref> + | birthdate = [[2996]] − | died = + | died = 30?? | othernames = | othernames = | affiliation = [[House Kurita]] | affiliation = [[House Kurita]] − | rank = + | profession = − | title = + | parents = [[Miyamoto Kurita]] (father) − | position = − | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] − | parents = [[Miyamoto Kurita]] (father)<ref name=HB:HKp119>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 119</ref> | siblings = | siblings = | spouse = | spouse = − | children = [[Miyako Kurita]]<ref name=HB:HKp119/> + | children = [[Miyako Kurita]] }} }} − '''Isoroku Kurita''' was an officer and general in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. + '''Isoroku Kurita''' ([[2996]] – 30??) was an officer and General in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. + [[File:Isoroku.jpg|right]] ==History== ==History== − ===Early life=== + − Isoroku Kurita was the son of [[Miyamoto Kurita]] and nephew to [[Takashi Kurita]], the [[Coordinator]] of the [[Draconis Combine]]. This makes him a first cousin to [[Theodore Kurita]]. He had a daughter named [[Miyako Kurita|Miyako]].{{cn}} + ===Family=== + Isoroku Kurita was the son of [[Miyamoto Kurita]] and nephew to [[Takashi Kurita]], the [[Coordinator]] of the [[Draconis Combine]]. This makes him a first cousin to [[Theodore Kurita]]. He had a son named [[Miyako Kurita|Miyako]].{{cn}} ===Military Career=== ===Military Career=== − Isoroku Kurita began his military after graduating from both the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery#Pagoda for Luthien Officers|Pagoda for Luthien Officers]] and the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery#Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy|Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]].<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 138</ref> + Isoroku Kurita began his military after graduating from both the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery#Pagoda for Luthien Officers|Pagoda for Luthien Officers]] and the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery#Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy|Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]].<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine) Sourcebook'', p. 138</ref> − Circa [[3019]], Isoroku was described by his cousin, [[Theodore Kurita]], as a "monk" residing in a monastery. Neither Theodore nor Takashi seemed to have much confidence in the idea of Isoroku becoming Coordinator in the event both Takashi and Theodore were killed.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 84</ref> It is uncertain how this fits in with his career in the DCMS. + Circa [[3019]], Isoroku was described by his cousin, [[Theodore Kurita]], as a "monk" residing in a monastery. Neither Theodore nor Takashi seemed to have much confidence in the idea of Isoroku becoming Coordinator in the event both Takashi and Theodore were killed.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'' p. 84</ref> It is uncertain how this fits in with his career in the DCMS. − Isoroku reportedly saw action in at least thirty combat engagements in the early years of his career. During the [[Fourth Battle of Harrow's Sun]], he was injured while leading an attack on the city of Barnstable.<ref name=TRO3025-058>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 58</ref> + Isoroku reportedly saw action in at least thirty combat engagements in the early years of his career. During the [[Fourth Battle of Harrow's Sun]], he was injured while leading an attack on the city of Barnstable.<ref name=TRO3025-058>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 058</ref> − While recuperating from this injury, he was given command of the [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy|Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]] as a ''[[Sho-sho]]'', leading the [[First Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]] himself. By [[3025]], the First Cadre was stationed on [[Weingarten]].<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135</ref> + While recuperating from this injury, he was given command of the [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy|Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]] as a ''[[Sho-sho]]'', leading the [[1st Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]] himself. By [[3025]], the 1st Cadre was stationed on [[Weingarten]].<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine) Sourcebook'', p. 135</ref> − Isoroku was still in command of the Cadre when the [[Fourth Succession War]] broke out, and Weingarten was invaded by the [[Fifteenth Lyran Regulars]]. The Cadre suffered heavy casualties before being forced to retreat.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 50</ref> + Isoroku was still in command of the Cadre when the [[Fourth Succession War]] broke out, and Weingarten was invaded by the [[15th Lyran Regulars]]. The Cadre suffered heavy casualties before being forced to retreat.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 50</ref> − Isoroku's activities during the [[War of 3039]] and the [[Clan Invasion]] are unknown. It is known that by early [[3054]], he held the rank of ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-Sho]]'' and was the commander of the [[Kessel]] Prefecture in the [[Dieron Military District]],<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 25</ref> a post he had not held four years prior.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 40</ref> + Isoroku's activites during the [[War of 3039]] and the [[Clan Invasion]] are unknown. It is known that by early [[3054]], he held the rank of ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-Sho]]'' and was the commander of the [[Kessel]] Prefecture in the [[Dieron Military District]],<ref>''Objective Raids'' p. 25</ref> a post he had not held four years prior. <ref>''20 Year Update'' p. 40</ref> − Later that same year, he was promoted to [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] of the Dieron Military District by Takashi Kurita himself, who wanted a traditionalist in charge of the district bordering both halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. Reports of border incidents between Isoroku and his counterpart, [[Richard Steiner (31st c.)|Richard Steiner]], [[Field Marshals|Field Marshal]] of the [[Skye]] March, deeply concerned [[ISF]] Director [[Subhash Indrahar]].<ref>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 70–71</ref> Isoroku was a known opponent of any sort of multi-House effort to find and attack the [[Clan Homeworlds]], a plan that eventually resulted in the [[Second Star League]].<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 24</ref> + Later that same year, he was promoted to [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] of the Dieron Military District by Takashi Kurita himself, who wanted a traditionalist in charge of the district bordering both halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. Reports of border incidents between Isoroku and his counter-part, [[Richard Steiner (31st c.)|Richard Steiner]], [[Field Marshals|Field Marshal]] of the [[Skye]] March, deeply concerned [[ISF]] Director [[Subhash Indrahar]].<ref>''Wolf Pack'' pp. 70-71</ref> Isoroku was a known opponent of any sort of multi-House effort to find and attack the [[Clan Homeworlds]], a plan that eventually resulted in the [[Second Star League]]. <ref>''Explorer Corps (sourcebook)'' p. 24</ref> − In a field manual report on the status of the DCMS in [[3058]], Isoroku is described as a competent politician who was now being tested both for his ability and loyalty. As such, he was being closely watched by the ISF.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 48</ref> + In a field manual report on the status of the DCMS in [[3058]], Isoroku is described as a competent politician who was now being tested both for his ability and loyalty. As such, he was being closely watched by the ISF.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'' p. 48</ref> − During the [[FedCom Civil War]], Isoroku successfully coordinated counterattacks against the Davion incursion, most notably at [[Al Na'ir]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 132</ref> + During the [[FedCom Civil War]], Isoroku successfully coordinated counter-attacks against the Davion incursion, most notably at [[Al Na'ir]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' p. 132</ref> − During the [[Jihad]], Isoroku was apparently able to maintain his position despite the fall of [[Dieron]] to the [[Word of Blake]]. At some point in the later years of the conflict, ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]'' [[Kiyomori Minamoto]] would appoint Isoroku as his second-in-command, apparently with the approval of [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra''</ref> Isoroku arrived on the [[Lyran Alliance]] world of [[Donegal]] in mid-November 3076 at roughly the same time as [[Field Marshal]] [[Katheryn Sandoval-Ito]] of the [[AFFS]]; the two stayed in seclusion in the Bladensburg settlement along with their respective entourages for several weeks before allegedly relocating to Wytheville to meet with [[Duke]] [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] and [[General]] [[Belle Lee]] as planning for [[Operation SCOUR]] escalated.<ref name="JHS:Tp16+">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 16–17: "Big Doings On ''Little Big Horn''"</ref> + During the [[Jihad]], Isoroku was apparently able to maintain his position despite the fall of [[Dieron]] to the [[Word of Blake]]. At some point in the later years of the conflict, ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]'' [[Kiyomori Minamoto]] would appoint Isoroku as his second-in-command, apparently with the approval of [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra''</ref> Isoroku arrived on the [[Lyran Alliance]] world of [[Donegal]] in mid-November 3076 at roughly the same time as [[Field Marshal]] [[Katherine Sandoval-Ito]] of the [[AFFS]]; the two stayed in seclusion in the Bladensburg settlement along with their respective entourages for several weeks before allegedly relocating to Wytheville to meet with [[Duke]] [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] and [[General]] [[Belle Lee]] as planning for [[Operation SCOUR]] escalated.<ref name="JHS:Tp16+">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 16-17, "Big Doings On ''Little Big Horn''"</ref> − When the ''Gunji-no-Kanrei'' was appointed the commander of the Draconis Combine front of [[Operation SCOUR]] at the end of 3076, he appointed Isoroku as his second in command, Isoroku having recently recovered from injuries suffered in action on [[Pesht]].<ref name="JHS:Tp30">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 30: "Official Update"</ref> Isoroku led the attack on [[Asta]] in May [[3077]] which saw the coalition discover that the former [[Star League Defense Force]] [[General]] [[Andrew Redburn]] was still alive a decade after he'd been presumed killed on [[Tukayyid]].<ref name="JHS:Tp32">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 32: "Official Update 2"</ref> + When the ''Gunji-no-Kanrei'' was appointed the commander of the Draconis Combine front of [[Operation SCOUR]] at the end of 3076, he appointed Isoroku as his second in command, Isoroku having recently recovered from injuries suffered in action on [[Pesht]].<ref name="JHS:Tp30">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 30, "Official Update"</ref> Isoroku led the attack on [[Asta]] in May [[3077]] which saw the coalition discover that the former [[Star League Defense Force]] [[General]] [[Andrew Redburn]] was still alive a decade after he'd been presumed killed on [[Tukayyid]].<ref name="JHS:Tp32">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 32, "Official Update 2"</ref> − He was known to have had at least one daughter, [[Miyako Kurita]]. Prior to [[3093]], Miyako was erroneously believed to have been the mother of [[Kitsune Kurita]] by elements of the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]''.<ref name=HWRE18-MK-1>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 18: "Matters of Honor: The Powder Room", Kitsune Kurita named as Isoroku's grandson</ref> + He was known to have had at least one son, [[Miyako Kurita]]. Prior to [[3093]], Miyako was erroneously believed to have been the father of [[Kitsune Kurita]] by elements of the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]''.<ref name=HWRE18-MK-1>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 18, "Matters of Honor: The Powder Room", Miyako Kurita named as Isoroku's son</ref> ==BattleMechs== ==BattleMechs== − Isoroku Kurita's 'Mech of choice was the ''[[Hunchback]]''. He named his personal machine the ''Murakumi'' (Cloud-Gatherer) and was considered an expert in urban engagements. Indeed, he had recorded twenty-two 'Mech "kills" by the time he took command of the Sun Zhang Academy Cadre.<ref name= TRO:3025p58>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 58: Notable 'Mechs And MechWarriors</ref> + Isoroku's 'Mech of choice was the ''[[Hunchback]]''. He named his personal machine the ''Murakumi'' (Cloud-Gatherer), and was considered an expert in urban engagements. Indeed, he had recorded 22 'Mech "kills" by the time he took command of the Sun Zhang Academy Cadre.<ref name= TRO:3025p58>”Technical Readout: 3025”, p.58 - Notable 'Mechs And MechWarriors</ref> + + ==Positions== + {{s-start}} + {{s-bef|before=[[Michi Noketsuna]]}} + {{s-title|title=Warlord of the [[Dieron Military District]]|years=[[3054]]-30??}} + {{s-aft|after=Unknown}} + {{s-end}} ==Notes== ==Notes== − * There is a discrepancy in the date Isoroku took command of the Dieron Military District. The novel ''[[Wolf Pack]]'' clearly indicates this took place during or before 3054. However, ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' explicitly gives the date of [[3057]], further stating that it was Theodore, not Takashi, who gave Isoroku the promotion. + * There is a discrepency in the date Isoroku took command of the Dieron Military District. The novel ''[[Wolf Pack]]'' clearly indicates this took place during or before 3054. However, ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' explicitly gives the date of [[3057]], further stating that it was Theodore, not Takashi, who gave Isoroku the promotion. − * Isoroku appears as a secondary leader in the ''[[Succession Wars (Board Game)|Succession Wars Board Game]]'', based in the [[Galedon Military District]].<ref>''Succession Wars (Board Game)'', p. 14</ref> + * Isoroku appears as a "counter leader" in the ''[[Succession Wars (Board Game)|Succession Wars Board Game]]'', based in the [[Galedon Military District]]. <ref>''Succession Wars (Board Game)'' p. 14</ref> + <div class="gamerules"> + ===Game Notes=== + The ''Succession Wars Board Game'' gives Isoroku Kurita the statistics of 1 combat, 1 military, 3 administration and 6 loyalty.<ref>''The Succession Wars'', p. 14, "Kurita Leaders", Isoroku Kurita's statistics</ref> This represents his relative minor impact as a military leader at the time, but highlights his political importance as the second-in-line to the throne. + </div> ==References== ==References== Line 59:
Line 69: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}}+ *''[[20 Year Update]]'' − * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' + *''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps]]'' + *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' + *''[[Handbook: House Kurita]]'' − * ''[[Handbook: House Kurita]]'' + *''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' − * ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' + *''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' − * ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' + *''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' − * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' + *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' + *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' − * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' + *''[[Objective Raids]]'' − * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' + *''[[Succession Wars (Board Game)]]'' − * ''[[Succession Wars (Board Game)]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' + *''[[Wolf Pack]]'' − * ''[[Wolf Pack]]'' (novel) − {{div col end}} [[Category:Draconis Combine Characters|Kurita, Isoroku]] [[Category:Draconis Combine Characters|Kurita, Isoroku]] − [[Category:Notable Hunchback Pilots|Kurita, Isoroku]] + [[Category:Minor Characters|Kurita, Isoroku]]
The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
| Latest revision | Your text | ||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | {{Update Needed|[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]] | + | {{Update Needed|[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]], [[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]], [[Jihad: Final Reckoning]], [[Historical: Brush Wars]], [[Technical Readout: 3025]], [[Handbook: House Kurita]]}} |
{{InfoBoxCharacter | {{InfoBoxCharacter | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = |
| name = Isoroku Kurita | | name = Isoroku Kurita | ||
| − | | birthdate = [[2996]] | + | | birthdate = [[2996]] |
| − | | died = | + | | died = 30?? |
| othernames = | | othernames = | ||
| affiliation = [[House Kurita]] | | affiliation = [[House Kurita]] | ||
| − | + | | profession = | |
| − | + | | parents = [[Miyamoto Kurita]] (father) | |
| − | |||
| − | | profession = | ||
| − | | parents = [[Miyamoto Kurita]] (father) | ||
| siblings = | | siblings = | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = | ||
| − | | children = [[Miyako Kurita]] | + | | children = [[Miyako Kurita]] |
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Isoroku Kurita''' was an officer and | + | '''Isoroku Kurita''' ([[2996]] – 30??) was an officer and General in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. |
| + | [[File:Isoroku.jpg|right]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | === | + | |
| − | Isoroku Kurita was the son of [[Miyamoto Kurita]] and nephew to [[Takashi Kurita]], the [[Coordinator]] of the [[Draconis Combine]]. This makes him a first cousin to [[Theodore Kurita]]. He had a | + | ===Family=== |
| + | Isoroku Kurita was the son of [[Miyamoto Kurita]] and nephew to [[Takashi Kurita]], the [[Coordinator]] of the [[Draconis Combine]]. This makes him a first cousin to [[Theodore Kurita]]. He had a son named [[Miyako Kurita|Miyako]].{{cn}} | ||
===Military Career=== | ===Military Career=== | ||
| − | Isoroku Kurita began his military after graduating from both the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery#Pagoda for Luthien Officers|Pagoda for Luthien Officers]] and the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery#Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy|Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]].<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 138</ref> | + | Isoroku Kurita began his military after graduating from both the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery#Pagoda for Luthien Officers|Pagoda for Luthien Officers]] and the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery#Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy|Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]].<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine) Sourcebook'', p. 138</ref> |
| − | Circa [[3019]], Isoroku was described by his cousin, [[Theodore Kurita]], as a "monk" residing in a monastery. Neither Theodore nor Takashi seemed to have much confidence in the idea of Isoroku becoming Coordinator in the event both Takashi and Theodore were killed.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'' | + | Circa [[3019]], Isoroku was described by his cousin, [[Theodore Kurita]], as a "monk" residing in a monastery. Neither Theodore nor Takashi seemed to have much confidence in the idea of Isoroku becoming Coordinator in the event both Takashi and Theodore were killed.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'' p. 84</ref> It is uncertain how this fits in with his career in the DCMS. |
| − | Isoroku reportedly saw action in at least thirty combat engagements in the early years of his career. During the [[Fourth Battle of Harrow's Sun]], he was injured while leading an attack on the city of Barnstable.<ref name=TRO3025-058>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. | + | Isoroku reportedly saw action in at least thirty combat engagements in the early years of his career. During the [[Fourth Battle of Harrow's Sun]], he was injured while leading an attack on the city of Barnstable.<ref name=TRO3025-058>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 058</ref> |
| − | While recuperating from this injury, he was given command of the [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy|Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]] as a ''[[Sho-sho]]'', leading the [[ | + | While recuperating from this injury, he was given command of the [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy|Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]] as a ''[[Sho-sho]]'', leading the [[1st Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]] himself. By [[3025]], the 1st Cadre was stationed on [[Weingarten]].<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine) Sourcebook'', p. 135</ref> |
| − | Isoroku was still in command of the Cadre when the [[Fourth Succession War]] broke out, and Weingarten was invaded by the [[ | + | Isoroku was still in command of the Cadre when the [[Fourth Succession War]] broke out, and Weingarten was invaded by the [[15th Lyran Regulars]]. The Cadre suffered heavy casualties before being forced to retreat.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 50</ref> |
| − | Isoroku's | + | Isoroku's activites during the [[War of 3039]] and the [[Clan Invasion]] are unknown. It is known that by early [[3054]], he held the rank of ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-Sho]]'' and was the commander of the [[Kessel]] Prefecture in the [[Dieron Military District]],<ref>''Objective Raids'' p. 25</ref> a post he had not held four years prior. <ref>''20 Year Update'' p. 40</ref> |
| − | Later that same year, he was promoted to [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] of the Dieron Military District by Takashi Kurita himself, who wanted a traditionalist in charge of the district bordering both halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. Reports of border incidents between Isoroku and his | + | Later that same year, he was promoted to [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] of the Dieron Military District by Takashi Kurita himself, who wanted a traditionalist in charge of the district bordering both halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. Reports of border incidents between Isoroku and his counter-part, [[Richard Steiner (31st c.)|Richard Steiner]], [[Field Marshals|Field Marshal]] of the [[Skye]] March, deeply concerned [[ISF]] Director [[Subhash Indrahar]].<ref>''Wolf Pack'' pp. 70-71</ref> Isoroku was a known opponent of any sort of multi-House effort to find and attack the [[Clan Homeworlds]], a plan that eventually resulted in the [[Second Star League]]. <ref>''Explorer Corps (sourcebook)'' p. 24</ref> |
| − | In a field manual report on the status of the DCMS in [[3058]], Isoroku is described as a competent politician who was now being tested both for his ability and loyalty. As such, he was being closely watched by the ISF.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'' | + | In a field manual report on the status of the DCMS in [[3058]], Isoroku is described as a competent politician who was now being tested both for his ability and loyalty. As such, he was being closely watched by the ISF.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'' p. 48</ref> |
| − | During the [[FedCom Civil War]], Isoroku successfully coordinated | + | During the [[FedCom Civil War]], Isoroku successfully coordinated counter-attacks against the Davion incursion, most notably at [[Al Na'ir]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' p. 132</ref> |
| − | During the [[Jihad]], Isoroku was apparently able to maintain his position despite the fall of [[Dieron]] to the [[Word of Blake]]. At some point in the later years of the conflict, ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]'' [[Kiyomori Minamoto]] would appoint Isoroku as his second-in-command, apparently with the approval of [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra''</ref> Isoroku arrived on the [[Lyran Alliance]] world of [[Donegal]] in mid-November 3076 at roughly the same time as [[Field Marshal]] [[ | + | During the [[Jihad]], Isoroku was apparently able to maintain his position despite the fall of [[Dieron]] to the [[Word of Blake]]. At some point in the later years of the conflict, ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]'' [[Kiyomori Minamoto]] would appoint Isoroku as his second-in-command, apparently with the approval of [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra''</ref> Isoroku arrived on the [[Lyran Alliance]] world of [[Donegal]] in mid-November 3076 at roughly the same time as [[Field Marshal]] [[Katherine Sandoval-Ito]] of the [[AFFS]]; the two stayed in seclusion in the Bladensburg settlement along with their respective entourages for several weeks before allegedly relocating to Wytheville to meet with [[Duke]] [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] and [[General]] [[Belle Lee]] as planning for [[Operation SCOUR]] escalated.<ref name="JHS:Tp16+">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 16-17, "Big Doings On ''Little Big Horn''"</ref> |
| − | When the ''Gunji-no-Kanrei'' was appointed the commander of the Draconis Combine front of [[Operation SCOUR]] at the end of 3076, he appointed Isoroku as his second in command, Isoroku having recently recovered from injuries suffered in action on [[Pesht]].<ref name="JHS:Tp30">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 30 | + | When the ''Gunji-no-Kanrei'' was appointed the commander of the Draconis Combine front of [[Operation SCOUR]] at the end of 3076, he appointed Isoroku as his second in command, Isoroku having recently recovered from injuries suffered in action on [[Pesht]].<ref name="JHS:Tp30">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 30, "Official Update"</ref> Isoroku led the attack on [[Asta]] in May [[3077]] which saw the coalition discover that the former [[Star League Defense Force]] [[General]] [[Andrew Redburn]] was still alive a decade after he'd been presumed killed on [[Tukayyid]].<ref name="JHS:Tp32">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 32, "Official Update 2"</ref> |
| − | He was known to have had at least one | + | He was known to have had at least one son, [[Miyako Kurita]]. Prior to [[3093]], Miyako was erroneously believed to have been the father of [[Kitsune Kurita]] by elements of the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]''.<ref name=HWRE18-MK-1>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 18, "Matters of Honor: The Powder Room", Miyako Kurita named as Isoroku's son</ref> |
==BattleMechs== | ==BattleMechs== | ||
| − | Isoroku | + | Isoroku's 'Mech of choice was the ''[[Hunchback]]''. He named his personal machine the ''Murakumi'' (Cloud-Gatherer), and was considered an expert in urban engagements. Indeed, he had recorded 22 'Mech "kills" by the time he took command of the Sun Zhang Academy Cadre.<ref name= TRO:3025p58>”Technical Readout: 3025”, p.58 - Notable 'Mechs And MechWarriors</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Positions== | ||
| + | {{s-start}} | ||
| + | {{s-bef|before=[[Michi Noketsuna]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-title|title=Warlord of the [[Dieron Military District]]|years=[[3054]]-30??}} | ||
| + | {{s-aft|after=Unknown}} | ||
| + | {{s-end}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * There is a | + | * There is a discrepency in the date Isoroku took command of the Dieron Military District. The novel ''[[Wolf Pack]]'' clearly indicates this took place during or before 3054. However, ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' explicitly gives the date of [[3057]], further stating that it was Theodore, not Takashi, who gave Isoroku the promotion. |
| − | * Isoroku appears as a | + | * Isoroku appears as a "counter leader" in the ''[[Succession Wars (Board Game)|Succession Wars Board Game]]'', based in the [[Galedon Military District]]. <ref>''Succession Wars (Board Game)'' p. 14</ref> |
| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| + | ===Game Notes=== | ||
| + | The ''Succession Wars Board Game'' gives Isoroku Kurita the statistics of 1 combat, 1 military, 3 administration and 6 loyalty.<ref>''The Succession Wars'', p. 14, "Kurita Leaders", Isoroku Kurita's statistics</ref> This represents his relative minor impact as a military leader at the time, but highlights his political importance as the second-in-line to the throne. | ||
| + | </div> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| Line 59: | Line 69: | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | + | *''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook) | + | *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook) | + | *''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | + | *''[[Handbook: House Kurita]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Handbook: House Kurita]]'' | + | *''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' | + | *''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' | + | *''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' | + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | + | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' |
| − | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | + | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | *''[[Succession Wars (Board Game)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Succession Wars (Board Game)]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | + | *''[[Wolf Pack]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Wolf Pack]]'' | ||
| − | |||
[[Category:Draconis Combine Characters|Kurita, Isoroku]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Characters|Kurita, Isoroku]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Minor Characters|Kurita, Isoroku]] |