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On 21 December [[3067]], [[Second Sword of Light]] forces sworn to the Society [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|invaded]] [[Luthien]] in an attempt to control the capital, capturing the [[Voice of the Dragon]] compound in the final week of the month. They had taken control of the planet by 30 December. On the morning of 01 January, [[3068]], the Sword and its mercenary allies, [[Sathen's Snipers]] [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|routed]] the loyalist Sword members and the [[Otomo]] and [[Izanagi Warriors]] defending the [[Imperial Palace]], capturing [[Franklin Sakamoto]] and killing [[Griffon Meshune]] in the process. <ref name=JFS70-11>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 11, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name=BA-171>''Blake Ascending'', p. 171, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8, "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> | On 21 December [[3067]], [[Second Sword of Light]] forces sworn to the Society [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|invaded]] [[Luthien]] in an attempt to control the capital, capturing the [[Voice of the Dragon]] compound in the final week of the month. They had taken control of the planet by 30 December. On the morning of 01 January, [[3068]], the Sword and its mercenary allies, [[Sathen's Snipers]] [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|routed]] the loyalist Sword members and the [[Otomo]] and [[Izanagi Warriors]] defending the [[Imperial Palace]], capturing [[Franklin Sakamoto]] and killing [[Griffon Meshune]] in the process. <ref name=JFS70-11>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 11, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name=BA-171>''Blake Ascending'', p. 171, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8, "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> | ||
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| + | On 28 November 3073, the [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] [[32nd Division (Word of Blake)|32nd Division]] [[Battle of the Takashi Memorial Spaceport|pushed]] against ''Kokuryu-kai'' forces located in the vicinity of the [[Takashi Memorial Spaceport]]'s customs annex, securing at least one ingress to the underground complex. By destroying the main headquarters compound located there, they forced the [[40th Dieron Regulars]] and 2nd Sword of Light out into the local neighborhoods. The 32nd lost a Command [[Level II]] and an ''[[Overlord]]'' class [[DropShip]] to a booby-trap.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 10, "Tunnel Rats"</ref> | ||
In December [[3074]], during the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] assault against the Blakist presence on [[Luthien]], the Black Dragon-controlled [[6th Benjamin Regulars|6th Benjamin]] and [[40th Dieron Regulars|40th Dieron]] Regulars combined their resources to attack the clan's [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Omega Galaxy]]. Though frustrated by not engaging the [[Word of Blake Militia]], the clan warriors devastated both regiments.<ref name=JTPL_7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref> | In December [[3074]], during the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] assault against the Blakist presence on [[Luthien]], the Black Dragon-controlled [[6th Benjamin Regulars|6th Benjamin]] and [[40th Dieron Regulars|40th Dieron]] Regulars combined their resources to attack the clan's [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Omega Galaxy]]. Though frustrated by not engaging the [[Word of Blake Militia]], the clan warriors devastated both regiments.<ref name=JTPL_7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref> | ||
Revision as of 23:20, 8 March 2012
The Kokuryu-Kai, also known as the Black Dragon Society, is a hardline traditionalist group opposed to Theodore Kurita's reforms of the Draconis Combine. Their intent is to overcome the imperial government and return the Combine back to the traditional ways that existed prior to then-Coordinator Takashi Kurita permiting most of the Rasalhague Military District to breakaway from the Combine and form the Free Rasalhague Republic in 3034.
The group had staged a number of uprisings against Theodore Kurita, including an assassination attempt on the his birthday in 3058.[1]
Contents
History
Operation Batu
In October 3062, the society launched all three Alshain Avengers units to attack Clan Ghost Bear's capital world of Alshain as part of Operation Batu, triggering the Combine-Ghost Bear War.[2]
Jihad
On 21 December 3067, Second Sword of Light forces sworn to the Society invaded Luthien in an attempt to control the capital, capturing the Voice of the Dragon compound in the final week of the month. They had taken control of the planet by 30 December. On the morning of 01 January, 3068, the Sword and its mercenary allies, Sathen's Snipers routed the loyalist Sword members and the Otomo and Izanagi Warriors defending the Imperial Palace, capturing Franklin Sakamoto and killing Griffon Meshune in the process. [3][4][5]
On 28 November 3073, the Blakist 32nd Division pushed against Kokuryu-kai forces located in the vicinity of the Takashi Memorial Spaceport's customs annex, securing at least one ingress to the underground complex. By destroying the main headquarters compound located there, they forced the 40th Dieron Regulars and 2nd Sword of Light out into the local neighborhoods. The 32nd lost a Command Level II and an Overlord class DropShip to a booby-trap.[6]
In December 3074, during the Clan Ghost Bear assault against the Blakist presence on Luthien, the Black Dragon-controlled 6th Benjamin and 40th Dieron Regulars combined their resources to attack the clan's Omega Galaxy. Though frustrated by not engaging the Word of Blake Militia, the clan warriors devastated both regiments.[7]
In general the Black Dragons launched attacks on most worlds by gaining control of local militia forces and small mercenary units that fell outside the Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission. They were not above capitalizing on the confusion of the Jihad however, with Kokuryu-kai agents employing weapons of mass destruction on Philadelphia, Xinyang, and Luthien. The BDS then tried to blame the Word of Blake for these atrocities.[8]
The chaos of the Jihad also worked against the Black Dragons. With HPG communications interrupted the only way they could coordinate their efforts was through face-to-face meetings and via courier. These methods were slow and prone to error.[8] As a result the ISF and O5P were able to infiltrate the organization and capture much of the Society's high-level leadership. This Misogi War, as the purification effort is known, has taken security teams from both agencies to nearly every world of the Draconis Combine. Even with these efforts, it is likely that the Black Dragon Society will return in the future.[9]
Known Members
- Hajii Mara
- Hassid Ricol
- Li Sak To
- Matsuoka Renya (rumored)[10]
- Oda Hideyoshi
- Hoek Botterfield, CEO of Luthien Armor Works
- Hohira Kiguri (rumored), commander of the DEST teams[citation needed]
Known Compromised Military Units
- Alshain Avengers Brigade (4 Regiments)
- 6th Benjamin Regulars
- 15th Dieron Regulars[11]
- 40th Dieron Regulars
- 2nd Sword of Light[12]
- 3rd Proserpina Hussars
- Kyushu-class DCS Galedon Explorer [13]
- Inazuma-class DCS Winds of Heaven [13]
- Kirishima-class DCS Urizen II [13]
- Essex-class DCA Sabre Cat [13]
Notes
- The Black Dragon ruling council used code-names that were similar to Council of Gem code-names. A similar system was also used by the Rasalhague resistance movement that attempted to assassinate Takashi Kurita in 3019. Hassid Ricol was part of that conspiracy, and also went by the name "Ruby". It may be possible it was his idea to adopt those names for the Black Dragons.[14]
Reference
- ↑ Attempt on Theodore Kurita's life is detailed in Black Dragon.
- ↑ Path of Glory, p.??[citation needed]
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 11, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Blake Ascending, p. 171, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 8, "Traitor's Kiss"
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 10, "Tunnel Rats"
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 7, "Omega Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Report: DCMS, p. 19
- ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 98
- ↑ Hearts of Chaos, p.??, "Black Dragon Society influenced Regiment attacks FedCom world of Towne".
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien - 2nd Sword loyalities sworn to Black Dragons, with few loyal to government of Combine.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Field Report: DCMS, p. 5
- ↑ Heir to the Dragon[citation needed]