Ronin (Mercenary Command)
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Unit Description
A mercenary unit formed from the remains of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery's 10th Ghost Regiment.
History
Formation
Formerly known as 10th Ghosts, the Yakuza staffed unit had been dispatched to besieged world of Dieron, to help fight off Word of Blake Forces in March, 3068. The 10th Ghost's Commanding Officer, Tai-sa Samuel Noda had rally to save the unit's executive officer (and his wife) Chu-sa Gretchen Noda but he himself was killed. The unit had received orders in June to head to Quentin.[1] Gretchen took command of the unit, the unit remained on Quentin for two years. Feeling that DCMS had committed several egregious sins against them, they decided to become mercenaries in 3070.
The remaining survivors of the unit banded together to form the Ronin, with Gretchen as its commander.[2]
War against the Blake
During the war, the unit rebuilt itself from a hidden cache of supplies located on the scorched world of Rezak’s Hole in 3071 was able build its strength to battalion size.[3] The unit became employed by Chandrasekhar Kurita through being hired by StarCorps Industries. In course of service with StarCorps, their Tai-sa Gretchen developed a reputation of being a hothead commander and a contract breaker.[4]
Officers
- As of 3068, the commanding officer of the unit was Tai-sa Gretchen Noda.
Tactics
Unknown
Composition
3071
Notes
Information on the unit's current strength and what it consists of is unclear. As of this writing, the unit has no profile highlighing its strength and weaknesses.
It not assumed that the unit's Force Abilities when they were the 10th Ghost are still in effect.
Originally, The Ronin appeared in Dark Age by WizKids as one of the random mercenary units added to the Battletech universe in 3130s.
References
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Dieron p. 8 - 10th Ghost Regiment - Details of the unit's actions prior to becoming merc unit.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents p. 61 - Ronin vague reason why they broke with the DCMS.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents p. 41 - Betrayal of Ideals - Brief history of the unit early years.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents pp. 61-62 - Unit Profile described by Star Seeds commander.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: Blake Documents p. 41 - Betrayal of Ideals - Unit shown to be at Battalion strength.