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| image         = [[Image:Rasalhague Regulars -Brigade logo.png|150px|Brigade Insignia of the Rasalhague Regulars]]
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| Designation    = Rasalhague Regulars
| parent formation = [[DCMS]]
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| formed         = [[2730]]<ref name="ER:2750p43">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 43: "First Rasalhague Regulars"</ref>
| formed   = [[2730]]<ref name="ER:2750p43">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 43, "First Rasalhague Regulars"</ref>
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| Disbanded      = [[3034]]<ref name=cmk/>
| year    = 3034
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| unitname = Rasalhague Regulars
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| Nickname      =
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| Affiliation    = [[Draconis Combine]]
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| Parent Command = [[DCMS]]
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The core of the forces of the politically-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 in [[3034]] upon the formation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]].
The core of the forces of the politically-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]].
 
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==History==
 
==History==
The Rasalhague Regulars began with the formation of the [[1st Rasalhague Regulars]] in [[2730]]. The founding of the brigade with the formation of the 1st was something of a public relations coup for both the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[DCMS]]; formed on Rasalhague, the 1st was modelled on the Striker-pattern regiments used by the [[SLDF]] and was based around light and medium [['Mechs]], with organic [[AeroSpace Fighter]] support. The 1st contained a large proportion of 'Mechs designed by the Star League and produced either in the Combine or purchased as SLDF surplus, including a complete company of [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mechs]] produced by [[LexaTech Industries]] on [[Irece]]. The high technological standard of the 1st made it stand out amongst the ranks of DCMS units, particularly given the Combine's tendancy to lag behind the neighbouring [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in terms of military technological advancement.<ref name="ER:2750p43"/>
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The Rasalhague Regulars began with the formation of the [[1st Rasalhague Regulars|First Rasalhague Regulars]] in [[2730]]. The founding of the brigade with the formation of the First was something of a public relations coup for both the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[DCMS]]; formed on Rasalhague, the First was modeled on the [[Striker (unit role)|Striker]]-pattern regiments used by the [[SLDF]] and was based around light and medium [['Mechs]], with organic [[aerospace fighter]] support. The First contained a large proportion of 'Mechs designed by the Star League and produced either in the Combine or purchased as SLDF surplus, including a complete company of [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mechs]] produced by [[LexaTech Industries]] on [[Irece]]. The high technological standard of the First made it stand out among the ranks of DCMS units, particularly given the Combine's tendency to lag behind the neighboring [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in terms of military technological advancement.<ref name="ER:2750p43"/>
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The loyalty of the Rasalhague Regulars was of vital concern to the Kurita family, and subject to constant scrutiny. Even if a [[Coordinator]] would like to man these units with dependably loyal, handpicked troops (namely, those who trace their lineages back to ancient Japan on Terra) that would have been dangerous, if not disastrous as nothing would galvanize the anti-Kurita sentiment of the Rasalhague public more quickly than to make every MechWarrior in the Rasalhague Regulars a warrior of Japanese descent. If this kind of action was taken, it would not have taken long for the Rasalhagians to believe that the units were there to watch them instead of to protect them from Lyran aggression. Because of this, most MechWarriors of the Rasalhague Regulars were of European descent, with those of Japanese origin forming a small minority. To be eligible, these warriors had to pass an examination of their political leanings as tough as that given to men entering the Sword of Light regiments. To control this, the ISF was always checking the Rasalhague Regulars, though it had some side effects. One was that the units are almost uniformly paranoid and that almost all their actions off the battlefield were planned to keep agents of the ISF from criticizing their propriety.<ref name=HKDCp142>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 142: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> On top of that, the Procurement department created delays in the flow of supplies so ISF agents could carefully scan every request the units made for parts and equipment to prevent the unit from attempting to stockpile equipment. As a side effect of this, the techs of the Rasalhague Regulars became magnificent scroungers, capable of amazing feats of rigged repairs.<ref name=HKDCp143>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 143: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref>
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The Rasalhague units have the highest MechWarrior turnover rate among the five districts, mostly because of the strain caused by the constant surveillance. This attrition impairs the Rasalhague Regulars ability to act as true units and not just a collection of MechWarriors. Though their unit skills tend to be poor, they are acceptable to Lord Kurita, who apparently fears rebellion more than he does the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name=HKDCp143/>
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Despite the distrust shown the Regulars, they served the Dragon well and honorably for many years. In the [[Third Succession War]] it wasn't uncommon for companies or battalions from the Rasalhague Regulars to disappear for weeks or months before appearing on a Lyran factory world and fighting like berserkers. They were instrumental in taking multiple worlds from the Lyrans, often without the direction of Duke [[Hassad Ricol]].<ref name=cmk/>
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Upon the formation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] the Regulars faced the choice of moving further into the Draconis Combine to guard worlds not their own or disobeying the ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]'' and Coordinator's orders and remain on the worlds. Some Regulars simply retired from the DCMS and joined the new FRR's military, but those that remained chose to ignore the Coordinator's orders. They were declared ''ronin'' and those that didn't commit ''seppuku'' were destroyed by loyal [[DCMS]] troops. None survived the [[Ronin War]] of 3034.<ref name=cmk/>
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==Officers==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
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|-
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Rasalhague Regulars'''
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|-
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| ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]'' || [[Marcus Kurita]] || [[3030]]<ref name=cmk>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 42</ref>
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|}
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==Tactics==
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Different per Unit.
  
 
==Units of the Rasalhague Regulars==
 
==Units of the Rasalhague Regulars==
* ''[[1st Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16">''Field Report: 2765 DCMS'', p. 16, "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref>
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{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
* ''[[2nd Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[1st Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 16: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref>
* ''[[3rd Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[2nd Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2SWp97>''Second Succession War'', p. 97</ref>
* ''[[4th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[3rd Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2SWp97/>
* ''[[5th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' - (Destroyed in [[3034]]) <ref name=HBWp120>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 120</ref>
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* [[4th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
* ''[[6th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[5th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp120>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 120</ref>
* ''[[7th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[6th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
* ''[[8th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' - (Destroyed in 3034) <ref name=HBWp120/>
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* [[7th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
* ''[[9th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' - (Destroyed in 3034) <ref name=HBWp120/>
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* [[8th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp120/>
* ''[[10th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' - (Existed during the Succession Wars era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[9th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp120/>
* ''[[11th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[10th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
* ''[[12th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[11th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2SWp97/>
* ''[[13th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' - (Destroyed in 3034) <ref name=HBWp121>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 121</ref>
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* [[12th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref>''First Succession War'', p. 137: "Deployment Table"</ref>
* ''[[14th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[13th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp121>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 121</ref>
* ''[[15th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[14th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=2SWp97/>
* ''[[16th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[15th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
* ''[[17th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' - (Disbanded in 3034)  <ref name=HBWp121/>
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* [[16th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=2SWp97/>
* ''[[18th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[17th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp121/>
* ''[[19th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[18th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=2SWp97/>
* ''[[20th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' - (Disbanded in 3034) <ref name=HBWp121/>
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* [[19th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=2SWp97/>
* ''[[21st Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
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* [[20th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp121/>
* ''[[22nd Rasalhague Regulars]]''- (Disbanded in 3034) <ref name=HBWp121/>
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* [[21st Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/>
* ''[[23rd Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)
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* [[22nd Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp121/>
* ''[[24th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)
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* [[23rd Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=2SWp97/>
* ''[[25th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' - (Disbanded in 3034) <ref name=HBWp120/>
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* [[24th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=2SWp97/>
* ''[[26th Rasalhague Regulars]]'' (Existed during the Star League era)
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* [[25th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp120/>
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* [[26th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref>''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 16: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref>
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{{div col end}}
  
==Color Scheme and Insignia==
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==Notes==
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:* The 2nd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2SWp97/>
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:* The 3rd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2SWp97/>
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:* The 5th Regulars was destroyed in [[3034]].<ref name=HBWp120>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 120</ref>
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:* The 8th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.<ref name=HBWp120/>
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:* The 9th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.<ref name=HBWp120/>
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:* The 11th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2SWp97/>
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:* The 12th Regulars was destroyed during the First Succession War.<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref>''First Succession War'', p. 137: "Deployment Table"</ref>
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:* The 13th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.<ref name=HBWp121>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 121</ref>
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:* The 14th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2SWp97/>
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:* The 16th Rasalhague Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2SWp97/>
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:* The 17th Regulars was disbanded in 3034.<ref name=HBWp121/>
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:* The 18th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2SWp97/>
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:* The 19th Rasalhague Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref>''Second Succession War'', p. 97: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery: Deployment Table"</ref>
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:* The 20th Regulars was disbanded in 3034.<ref name=HBWp121/>
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:* The 22nd Regulars was disbanded in 3034.<ref name=HBWp121/>
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:* The 23rd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2SWp97/>
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:* The 24th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2SWp97/>
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:* The 25th Regulars was disbanded in 3034.<ref name=HBWp120/>
  
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==Colors and Insignia==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:Camokuritasraslhagueregulars.png|''Panther''
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Camokuritasraslhagueregulars.png|A ''[[Panther]]'' in Rasalhague Regulars colors.
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Locust 8th Rasalhague Regulars CMKurita.png|A ''[[Locust]]'' in 8th Rasalhague Regulars colors.
 
</gallery> ‎
 
</gallery> ‎
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<gallery>
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Rasalhague Regulars 05th logo.png|5th Rasalhague Regulars
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Rasalhague Regulars 08th logo.png|8th Rasalhague Regulars
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Rasalhague Regulars 09th logo.png|9th Rasalhague Regulars
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Rasalhague Regulars 13th logo.png|13th Rasalhague Regulars
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Rasalhague Regulars 17th logo.png|17th Rasalhague Regulars
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Rasalhague Regulars 20th logo.png|20th Rasalhague Regulars
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Rasalhague Regulars 22nd logo.png|22nd Rasalhague Regulars
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
  
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Rasalhague Regulars]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Rasalhague Regulars]]

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Brigade Insignia of the Rasalhague Regulars
Rasalhague Regulars
Formed 2730[1]
Disbanded 3034[2]
Affiliation Draconis Combine
Parent Command DCMS

The core of the forces of the politically-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 in 3034 upon the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic.

History[edit]

The Rasalhague Regulars began with the formation of the First Rasalhague Regulars in 2730. The founding of the brigade with the formation of the First was something of a public relations coup for both the Draconis Combine and the DCMS; formed on Rasalhague, the First was modeled on the Striker-pattern regiments used by the SLDF and was based around light and medium 'Mechs, with organic aerospace fighter support. The First contained a large proportion of 'Mechs designed by the Star League and produced either in the Combine or purchased as SLDF surplus, including a complete company of Land-Air 'Mechs produced by LexaTech Industries on Irece. The high technological standard of the First made it stand out among the ranks of DCMS units, particularly given the Combine's tendency to lag behind the neighboring Lyran Commonwealth in terms of military technological advancement.[1]

The loyalty of the Rasalhague Regulars was of vital concern to the Kurita family, and subject to constant scrutiny. Even if a Coordinator would like to man these units with dependably loyal, handpicked troops (namely, those who trace their lineages back to ancient Japan on Terra) that would have been dangerous, if not disastrous as nothing would galvanize the anti-Kurita sentiment of the Rasalhague public more quickly than to make every MechWarrior in the Rasalhague Regulars a warrior of Japanese descent. If this kind of action was taken, it would not have taken long for the Rasalhagians to believe that the units were there to watch them instead of to protect them from Lyran aggression. Because of this, most MechWarriors of the Rasalhague Regulars were of European descent, with those of Japanese origin forming a small minority. To be eligible, these warriors had to pass an examination of their political leanings as tough as that given to men entering the Sword of Light regiments. To control this, the ISF was always checking the Rasalhague Regulars, though it had some side effects. One was that the units are almost uniformly paranoid and that almost all their actions off the battlefield were planned to keep agents of the ISF from criticizing their propriety.[3] On top of that, the Procurement department created delays in the flow of supplies so ISF agents could carefully scan every request the units made for parts and equipment to prevent the unit from attempting to stockpile equipment. As a side effect of this, the techs of the Rasalhague Regulars became magnificent scroungers, capable of amazing feats of rigged repairs.[4]

The Rasalhague units have the highest MechWarrior turnover rate among the five districts, mostly because of the strain caused by the constant surveillance. This attrition impairs the Rasalhague Regulars ability to act as true units and not just a collection of MechWarriors. Though their unit skills tend to be poor, they are acceptable to Lord Kurita, who apparently fears rebellion more than he does the Lyran Commonwealth.[4]

Despite the distrust shown the Regulars, they served the Dragon well and honorably for many years. In the Third Succession War it wasn't uncommon for companies or battalions from the Rasalhague Regulars to disappear for weeks or months before appearing on a Lyran factory world and fighting like berserkers. They were instrumental in taking multiple worlds from the Lyrans, often without the direction of Duke Hassad Ricol.[2]

Upon the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic the Regulars faced the choice of moving further into the Draconis Combine to guard worlds not their own or disobeying the Gunji-no-Kanrei and Coordinator's orders and remain on the worlds. Some Regulars simply retired from the DCMS and joined the new FRR's military, but those that remained chose to ignore the Coordinator's orders. They were declared ronin and those that didn't commit seppuku were destroyed by loyal DCMS troops. None survived the Ronin War of 3034.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Rasalhague Regulars
Tai-sho Marcus Kurita 3030[2]

Tactics[edit]

Different per Unit.

Units of the Rasalhague Regulars[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • The 2nd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[6]
  • The 3rd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[6]
  • The 5th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.[7]
  • The 8th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.[7]
  • The 9th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.[7]
  • The 11th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[5][6]
  • The 12th Regulars was destroyed during the First Succession War.[5][11]
  • The 13th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.[9]
  • The 14th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[5][6]
  • The 16th Rasalhague Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[5][6]
  • The 17th Regulars was disbanded in 3034.[9]
  • The 18th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[5][6]
  • The 19th Rasalhague Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[5][12]
  • The 20th Regulars was disbanded in 3034.[9]
  • The 22nd Regulars was disbanded in 3034.[9]
  • The 23rd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[6]
  • The 24th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[6]
  • The 25th Regulars was disbanded in 3034.[7]

Colors and Insignia[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Era Report: 2750, p. 43: "First Rasalhague Regulars"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 42
  3. House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 142: "Rasalhague Regulars"
  4. 4.0 4.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 143: "Rasalhague Regulars"
  5. 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 16: "Rasalhague Regulars"
  6. 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 Second Succession War, p. 97
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 120
  8. First Succession War, p. 137: "Deployment Table"
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 121
  10. Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 16: "Rasalhague Regulars"
  11. First Succession War, p. 137: "Deployment Table"
  12. Second Succession War, p. 97: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery: Deployment Table"

Bibliography[edit]