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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[File:Izanagi Warriors logo.png|Insignia of the Izanagi Warriors]] + | image = [[File:Izanagi.jpg]] − | Designation = Izanagi Warriors + | nickname = The Dragon's Claws − | formed = 3030s+ | parent formation = [[DCMS]] − | Disbanded = + | formed = 3030s − | Previous Designation = + | year = 3067 − | Nickname = The Dragon's Claws+ | unitname = Izanagi Warriors − | Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] − | Parent Command = [[DCMS]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} <onlyinclude> <onlyinclude> − The '''Izanagi Warriors''', also known as "Dragon's Claws", were founded by [[Takashi Kurita]] as a bodyguard unit loyal to him personally. This was done to safeguard against the possibility of a coup against him. It was initially formed from retired veterans.<ref name=FMDC>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 79, 81</ref> + The '''Izanagi Warriors''', also known as 'Dragon's Claws', were founded by [[Takashi Kurita]] as an bodyguard unit loyal to him personally. This was done to safeguard against the possibility of a coup against him. It was initially formed from retired veterans.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 79, 81</ref> </onlyinclude> </onlyinclude> ==History== ==History== ===Formation=== ===Formation=== − Originally formed by [[Takashi Kurita]] as a secret bodyguard against potential betrayal by his son [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore]]. It was initially made up with retired veterans.<ref name=FMDC/> These veterans swore an oath of loyalty to Takashi Kurita. When he died, the Warriors underwent a crisis of faith until Theodore offered to put them on the DCMS rolls as part of the Coordinator's personal bodyguard.<ref name="er6237">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 37</ref> + Originally formed by [[Takashi Kurita]] as a secret bodyguard against potential betrayal by his son [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore]]. It was initially made up with retired veterans.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 79, 81</ref> These veterans swore an oath of loyalty to Takashi Kurita. When he died, the Warriors underwent a crisis of faith until Theodore offered to put them on the DCMS rolls as part of the Coordinator's personal bodyguard.<ref name="er6237">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 37</ref> ===Clan Invasion=== ===Clan Invasion=== − ====Battle of Luthien (3052)==== + ====Battle of Luthien==== − The '''Dragon's Claws''' fought in the [[3052]] [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]].<ref name=Lsp16>''Luthien'', p. 25</ref> At the end of this conflict, the unit was renamed the '''Izanagi Warriors''', and placed on the official DCMS roster. + The '''Dragon's Claws''' fought in the [[3052]] [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]]<ref name=Lsp16>''Luthien'', p. 25</ref>. At the end of this conflict, the unit was renamed the '''Izanagi Warriors''', and placed on the official DCMS roster. − The first ''[[Raptor]]'' [[OmniMech]] off the LAW production line in May 3052 was given to the Izanagi Warriors for testing.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 80: "RTX1-O Raptor"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 120: "RTX1-O Raptor"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 94: "RTX1-O Raptor"</ref>+ After an attempt on the Coordinator's life by elements of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the ''[[Otomo]]'s'' ranks were purged. This saw the influence and responsibility assigned to the Izanagi Warriors rise.<ref name="er6237"/> − − When [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro Kurita]]'s life was endangered on [[Teniente]], [[Takashi Kurita]] urged his son [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore]] to give the Izanagi Warriors to [[Shin Yodama]] to rescue Hohiro.<ref name=LDp103>''Lost Destiny'', p. 103</ref> − − After an attempt on the Coordinator's life by elements of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the ''[[Otomo]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ranks were purged. This saw the influence and responsibility assigned to the Izanagi Warriors rise.<ref name="er6237"/> ===Operation Bulldog=== ===Operation Bulldog=== − In [[3059]], the Warriors were deployed to take the [[Clan Nova Cat]] worlds of [[Teniente]] and [[Juazeiro]] under the command of [[Shin Yodama]]. They undertook simple token [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]] for these worlds, essentially absorbing the Nova Cats into the new [[SLDF]]. [[Teniente]] and [[Juazeiro]] were absorbed this way.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 10</ref> They aggressively attacked the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]–occupied world of [[Outer Volta]] along with the [[8th Sword of Light]] and the [[39th Division (ComStar)|39th Division]] of the [[Com Guards]].<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 44</ref> They destroyed the [[1st Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|First Jaguar Guards]] in a series of fights.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 46, 60</ref> After Bulldog was complete, they returned to Luthien to resume their protection of the Coordinator.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 110: "Izanagi Warriors"</ref> + In [[3059]], the Warriors were deployed to take the [[Clan Nova Cat]] worlds of [[Teniente]] and [[Juazeiro]] under the command of [[Shin Yodama]]. They undertook simple token [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]] for these worlds, essentially absorbing the Nova Cats into the new [[SLDF]]. They aggressively attacked the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Clan Smoke Jaguar's]] occupied world of [[Outer Volta]]. After Bulldog was complete, they returned to Luthien to resume their protection of the Coordinator.<ref>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 110</ref> ===Dominion War=== ===Dominion War=== Line 38:
Line 31: ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − ====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)==== + ====[[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]]==== − In December 3067, forces loyal to the [[Black Dragon Society]] invaded [[Luthien]], in the beginning of the [[Jihad]]'s [[Battle of Luthien (3067)|Battle of Luthien]]. On [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|New Year's Day]], [[3068]], the ''Kokuryo-kai'' [[2nd Sword of Light]] surrounded and then attacked the [[Imperial Palace]]. The [[Izanagi Warriors]] and their fellow samurai [[Otomo]] fought a delaying action while the Loyalist [[3rd Luthien Guards]] retreated, taking heavy casualties.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6: "Combatants"</ref><ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8: "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> + In December 3067, forces loyal to the [[Black Dragon Society]] invaded [[Luthien]]. On [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|New Year's Day]], [[3068]], the ''Kokuryo-kai'' [[2nd Sword of Light]] surrounded and then attacked the [[Imperial Palace]]. The [[Izanagi Warriors]] and their fellow samurai [[Otomo]] fought a delaying action while the Loyalist [[3rd Luthien Guards]] retreated, taking heavy casualties.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6, "Combatants"</ref><ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8, "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> − − The coup devastated both the Izanagi Warriors and the [[Otomo]]. The two units' survivors joined the [[1st Genyosha]] in fighting the traitors, operating under the control of ''Sho-sho'' [[Sajori Mitsotisa]]. They performed as raiders, noted for their precision and later salvage operations.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6: "Combatants"</ref> − On 23 August [[3072]], the joint unit - in a concerted effort alongside the [[Xi Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Xi Galaxy]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]] - assaulted a large [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] supply base defended by the [[Forty-second Shadow Division]], in the [[Battle of the Kyoto Zen Arcology Project]]. The DCMS flanking attack was intended to sow confusion within the Blakist defenses, and though deflected, did just that. A [[Star]] was able to breach the rear of the base and set off an enormous chemical explosion, resulting in the destruction of multiple units on both sides and a significant loss to the Blakist ammunition supply.<ref name=JTPL9>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 9: "Feline Ferocity"</ref>+ The coup devastated both the Izanagi Warriors and the [[Otomo]]. The two units' survivors joined the [[1st Genyosha]] in fighting the traitors, operating under the control of ''Sho-sho'' [[Sajori Mitsotisa]]. They performed as raiders, noted for their precision and later salvage operations.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6, "Combatants"</ref> − On March 14th [[3074]], the Word of Blake [[ROM]] had leaked information regarding the presence of [[Buda Weapons]] Chief Researcher [[Hideoshi Yamika]] and his prototype [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] to the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' as a means of wearing down Loyalist defenders in [[Skytower City]]. The resulting [[Battle of Skytower City|battle]] ended with Yamika and his prototypes being hustled aboard a Blakist [[DropShip]].<ref name=JTPL-10/11>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 10–11: "Light Machine"</ref> + On 23 August [[3072]], the joint unit - in a concerted effort alongside the [[Xi Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Xi Galaxy]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]] - assaulted a large [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] supply base defended by the [[Forty-second Shadow Division]], in the [[Battle of the Kyoto Zen Arcology Project]]. The DCMS flanking attack was intended to sow confusion within the Blakist defenses, and though deflected, did just that. A [[Star]] was able to breach the rear of the base and set off an enormous chemical explosion, resulting in the destruction of multiple units on both sides and a significant loss to the Blakist ammunition supply.<ref name=JTPL9>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 9, "Feline Ferocity"</ref> After the liberation of Luthien in December [[3074]], the unit was scheduled to be rebuilt around the survivors.<ref name=JTPL-6/> After the liberation of Luthien in December [[3074]], the unit was scheduled to be rebuilt around the survivors.<ref name=JTPL-6/> − ===Republic Era===+ After the [[Jihad]] ended, [[Hohiro Kurita]] found a new purpose for the Izanagi Warriors. By hand-selecting warriors who had shown unswerving loyalty to the Combine, the Coordinator used the posting as a living award, equivalent to the honor shown a [[Knight of New Samarkand]]. The rebuilding Izanagi Warriors were based on [[New Samarkand]] in [[3079]].<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 12</ref> − − After the [[Jihad]] ended, Hohiro Kurita found a new purpose for the Izanagi Warriors. By hand-selecting warriors who had shown unswerving loyalty to the Combine, the Coordinator used the posting as a living award, equivalent to the honor shown a [[Awards#Draconis_Combine|Knight of New Samarkand]]. The rebuilding Izanagi Warriors were based on [[New Samarkand]] in [[3079]].<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 12</ref> − − The Coordinator uses the Izanagi Warriors as a parallel regiment for the [[Otomo]]. Where the Otomo uses the ISF to investigate candidates, the Izanagi Warriors rely on the [[Order of Five Pillars]] to investigate their potential recruits. Like the Otomo the Izanagi Warriors are rebuilding slowly and for much the same reason: They do not wish to strip the line regiments of their elite warriors.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 43</ref> − − ===Dark Age=== − In [[3145]] there is a slight amount of friction between them and the Otomo. The tension is at most minor, however there has been several honor duels between them. The Coordinator has in this matter, elected to allow them to settle the issues between themselves rather than intervene.<ref name=FM3145p57>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 56: "Izanagi Warriors"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable"+ The units commanding officer was [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] in [[3052]].<ref name=Lsp16/> − |-+ In [[3059]], the unit commander was ''[[Sho-sho]]'' [[Shin Yodama]]. Yodama was given this command following the [[Clan Invasion]], although his rank was ''Tai-sa'' at the time, and he held the command also in [[3067]].<ref name=FMDC81>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 81, "Unit Profile"</ref>.<ref name=FMU119>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 119, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref> − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Izanagi Warriors''' − |- − | ''[[Coordinator]]''||[[Takashi Kurita]]||[[3052]]<ref name=Lsp16/> − |- − | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Shin Yodama]]||[[3052]]<ref name=FMDC81>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 81: "Unit Profile"</ref> − |- − | ''[[Sho-sho]]''||Shin Yodama||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMU119>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 119: "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref> − |- − | ''Tai-sa''||[[Michi Tachibana]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p51>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 51: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> − |- − | ''Sho-sho''||[[Kitsuju Teramoto]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p67>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 67: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> − |- − |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== Line 89:
Line 56: ===3059=== ===3059=== '''Izanagi Warriors''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMDC81/> '''Izanagi Warriors''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMDC81/> − * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Shin Yodama + * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: [[Tai-sa]] Shin Yodama − ** XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Sajori Mitsotisa + ** XO: [[Chu-sa]] Sajori Mitsotisa − * 2nd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Tanos Jiro-matsu + * 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Tanos Jiro-matsu − * 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Yeng Sum Lee + * 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Yeng Sum Lee ===3067=== ===3067=== '''Izanagi Warriors''' ([[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU119/> '''Izanagi Warriors''' ([[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU119/> − * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Shin Yodama + * CO: Tai-sa Shin Yodama − − '''[[32nd Luthien Aerospace]]''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Reliable/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU119/> − * CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Peter Tokaydo − '''[[1st Luthien Battlesuit Infantry]]''' ([[Battalion]]/Reliable/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU119/> + '''32nd Luthien Aerospace''' (2 [[Company]]s/Reliable/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU119/> − * CO: ''Chu-sa'' Gavin Bjornsson + * CO: Sho-sa Peter Tokaydo + + '''1st Luthien Battlesuit Infantry''' ([[Battalion]]/Reliable/Fanatical) <ref name=FMU119/> + * CO: Chu-sa Gavin Bjornsson ===3079=== ===3079=== − '''Izanagi Warriors ''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=“frdcms12“>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 12</ref>+ Approximately one battalion in strength.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 12</ref> − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[New Samarkand]].<ref name=“frdcms12“/> − − ===3085=== − '''Izanagi Warriors''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> − * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Michi Tachibana]] − − '''32nd Luthien Aerospace''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> − * CO: ''Cho-sa'' [[Michi Yukimura]] − − '''1st Luthien Battlesuit Infantry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> − * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Sylvester Raynerson]] − − ===3145=== − '''Izanagi Warriors''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p67/> − * CO: ''Sho-sho'' Kitsuju Teramoto − − '''41st Luthien Aerospace''' (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p67/> − * CO: ''Sho-sa'' [[Haldor Struan]] − − '''2nd Luthien Battlesuit Infantry''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p67/> − * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Rudolph Dunlap (Izanagi Warriors)|Rudolph Dunlap]] ==Rules== ==Rules== <div class="gamerules"> <div class="gamerules"> ===Game Rules=== ===Game Rules=== − * During the [[Battle of Luthien (3067)|Battle of Luthien]], NPCs will generally attack the closest Black Dragon unit, ignoring all other units unless the Modified To-Hit number is beneath a certain amount. Unit members receive a negative modifier to hit in all ranged combat and physical attacks against the Black Dragon.<ref name=JTPL-6/> + *During the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]], NPCs will generally attack the closest Black Dragon unit, ignoring all other units unless the Modified To-Hit number is beneath a certain amount. Unit members receive a negative modifier to hit in all ranged combat and physical attacks against the Black Dragon.<ref name=JTPL-6/> </div> </div> Line 138:
Line 84: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' − * ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' − * ''[[Lost Destiny]]'' + * ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)]]'' − * ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]'' + * ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' − [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Izanagi Warriors]] [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Izanagi Warriors]]
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| − | The '''Izanagi Warriors''', also known as | + | The '''Izanagi Warriors''', also known as 'Dragon's Claws', were founded by [[Takashi Kurita]] as an bodyguard unit loyal to him personally. This was done to safeguard against the possibility of a coup against him. It was initially formed from retired veterans.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 79, 81</ref> |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | Originally formed by [[Takashi Kurita]] as a secret bodyguard against potential betrayal by his son [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore]]. It was initially made up with retired veterans.<ref | + | Originally formed by [[Takashi Kurita]] as a secret bodyguard against potential betrayal by his son [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore]]. It was initially made up with retired veterans.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 79, 81</ref> These veterans swore an oath of loyalty to Takashi Kurita. When he died, the Warriors underwent a crisis of faith until Theodore offered to put them on the DCMS rolls as part of the Coordinator's personal bodyguard.<ref name="er6237">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 37</ref> |
===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | ====Battle of Luthien | + | ====Battle of Luthien==== |
| − | The '''Dragon's Claws''' fought in the [[3052]] [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | The '''Dragon's Claws''' fought in the [[3052]] [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]]<ref name=Lsp16>''Luthien'', p. 25</ref>. At the end of this conflict, the unit was renamed the '''Izanagi Warriors''', and placed on the official DCMS roster. |
| − | + | After an attempt on the Coordinator's life by elements of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the ''[[Otomo]]'s'' ranks were purged. This saw the influence and responsibility assigned to the Izanagi Warriors rise.<ref name="er6237"/> | |
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===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
| − | In [[3059]], the Warriors were deployed to take the [[Clan Nova Cat]] worlds of [[Teniente]] and [[Juazeiro]] under the command of [[Shin Yodama]]. They undertook simple token [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]] for these worlds, essentially absorbing the Nova Cats into the new [[SLDF]]. | + | In [[3059]], the Warriors were deployed to take the [[Clan Nova Cat]] worlds of [[Teniente]] and [[Juazeiro]] under the command of [[Shin Yodama]]. They undertook simple token [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]] for these worlds, essentially absorbing the Nova Cats into the new [[SLDF]]. They aggressively attacked the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Clan Smoke Jaguar's]] occupied world of [[Outer Volta]]. After Bulldog was complete, they returned to Luthien to resume their protection of the Coordinator.<ref>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 110</ref> |
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| − | In December 3067, forces loyal to the [[Black Dragon Society]] invaded [[ | + | In December 3067, forces loyal to the [[Black Dragon Society]] invaded [[Luthien]]. On [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|New Year's Day]], [[3068]], the ''Kokuryo-kai'' [[2nd Sword of Light]] surrounded and then attacked the [[Imperial Palace]]. The [[Izanagi Warriors]] and their fellow samurai [[Otomo]] fought a delaying action while the Loyalist [[3rd Luthien Guards]] retreated, taking heavy casualties.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6, "Combatants"</ref><ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8, "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> |
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| − | + | The coup devastated both the Izanagi Warriors and the [[Otomo]]. The two units' survivors joined the [[1st Genyosha]] in fighting the traitors, operating under the control of ''Sho-sho'' [[Sajori Mitsotisa]]. They performed as raiders, noted for their precision and later salvage operations.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6, "Combatants"</ref> | |
| − | On | + | On 23 August [[3072]], the joint unit - in a concerted effort alongside the [[Xi Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Xi Galaxy]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]] - assaulted a large [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] supply base defended by the [[Forty-second Shadow Division]], in the [[Battle of the Kyoto Zen Arcology Project]]. The DCMS flanking attack was intended to sow confusion within the Blakist defenses, and though deflected, did just that. A [[Star]] was able to breach the rear of the base and set off an enormous chemical explosion, resulting in the destruction of multiple units on both sides and a significant loss to the Blakist ammunition supply.<ref name=JTPL9>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 9, "Feline Ferocity"</ref> |
After the liberation of Luthien in December [[3074]], the unit was scheduled to be rebuilt around the survivors.<ref name=JTPL-6/> | After the liberation of Luthien in December [[3074]], the unit was scheduled to be rebuilt around the survivors.<ref name=JTPL-6/> | ||
| − | + | After the [[Jihad]] ended, [[Hohiro Kurita]] found a new purpose for the Izanagi Warriors. By hand-selecting warriors who had shown unswerving loyalty to the Combine, the Coordinator used the posting as a living award, equivalent to the honor shown a [[Knight of New Samarkand]]. The rebuilding Izanagi Warriors were based on [[New Samarkand]] in [[3079]].<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 12</ref> | |
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'''Izanagi Warriors''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMDC81/> | '''Izanagi Warriors''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMDC81/> | ||
| − | * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: | + | * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: [[Tai-sa]] Shin Yodama |
| − | ** XO: | + | ** XO: [[Chu-sa]] Sajori Mitsotisa |
| − | * 2nd Battalion: | + | * 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Tanos Jiro-matsu |
| − | * 3rd Battalion: | + | * 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Yeng Sum Lee |
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'''Izanagi Warriors''' ([[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU119/> | '''Izanagi Warriors''' ([[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU119/> | ||
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| − | '''[[1st Luthien Battlesuit Infantry | + | '''32nd Luthien Aerospace''' (2 [[Company]]s/Reliable/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU119/> |
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===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' |
* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' |
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Izanagi Warriors]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Izanagi Warriors]] | ||