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| − | | image | + | | Designation = Ryuken-san |
| − | | | + | | formed = 3026 |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = |
| − | | | + | | Previous Designation = |
| − | + | | Nickname = Strength of the Dragon | |
| − | + | | Affiliation = Draconis Combine | |
| + | | Parent Command = [[Ryuken]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
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| − | + | In [[3026]] [[Takashi Kurita]] ordered the creation of a [[BattleMech]] unit trained in the tactics of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary unit]]. He later ordered that the '''Ryuken''' were to be split into several companies and each was to expand to regimental size. The '''Ryuken-san''', ''Ryuken Three'' in japanese, was one of the units formed. | |
| − | In [[3026]] [[Takashi Kurita]] ordered the creation of a [[BattleMech]] unit trained in the tactics of | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | A notoriously tight-lipped unit, the '''Ryuken-san''' rarely commented one way or the other about the acceptability of a military mission, nor did they communicate reliably with the upper chain of command (suggested as a result of their experiences on [[Misery]]). The unit sought to perform the mission exactly as directed, with no attempts at casual interpretation of the orders nor a supporting deportment that implied a responsibility towards allied units, if not so directed. This attitude was apparently incorporated at the indoctrination phase for newer members, and documented in one well-known incident when the unit failed to report an enemy's apparent lack of expected numbers, resulting in a coordinated retreat by the regiment, and heavy casualties for their fellow Draconian unit.<ref name=FMDC128>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 128 | + | A notoriously tight-lipped unit, the '''Ryuken-san''' rarely commented one way or the other about the acceptability of a military mission, nor did they communicate reliably with the upper chain of command (suggested as a result of their experiences on [[Misery]]). The unit sought to perform the mission exactly as directed, with no attempts at casual interpretation of the orders nor a supporting deportment that implied a responsibility towards allied units, if not so directed. This attitude was apparently incorporated at the indoctrination phase for newer members, and documented in one well-known incident when the unit failed to report an enemy's apparent lack of expected numbers, resulting in a coordinated retreat by the regiment, and heavy casualties for their fellow Draconian unit.<ref name=FMDC128>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 128: "Ryuken-san Unit Profile"</ref> |
| − | === | + | ===Fourth Succession War=== |
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===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
| − | The Ryuken-san started the War of 3039 on [[Dieron]] with [[Tai-sa]] [[Noritake Kansa]] as the commanding officer.<ref name="3039DT">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139 "Deployment Table</ref><ref name=H3039-61C>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. | + | The Ryuken-san started the War of 3039 on [[Dieron]] with ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Noritake Kansa]] as the commanding officer.<ref name="3039DT">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139: "Deployment Table</ref><ref name=H3039-61C>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 61–62: "Caph (June)"</ref> [[Michi Noketsuna]], [[Warlord]] of the [[Dieron Military District]], ordered the Ryuken-san and [[Ryuken-ni]] to raid the [[Terran Corridor]] worlds of [[New Earth]], [[Procyon]], [[Caph]], and [[Saffel]] in an attempt to deter further [[Lyran]] and [[House Davion|Davion]] thrusts into the district.<ref name=H3039-61TC>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 61: "Terran Corridor Operations"</ref> |
====Procyon==== | ====Procyon==== | ||
| − | In early May, the Ryuken arrived at the first target world of [[New Earth]] where the Ryuken-san moved on to the second target world of [[Procyon]] as soon as their [[ | + | In early May, the Ryuken arrived at the first target world of [[New Earth]] where the Ryuken-san moved on to the second target world of [[Procyon]] as soon as their [[JumpShips]] recharged. The Ryuken-san found only militia until the [[5th Lyran Regulars]] landed on May 18th. The Ryuken-san outclassed their opponents and destroyed an entire enemy battalion. The [[Ryuken-ni]] rendezvoused with the Ryuken-san at [[Procyon]] and the Ryuken-san broke off their attack to move on to [[Caph]].<ref name=H3039-63P>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 63: "Procyon (May)"</ref><ref name=3039DT/> |
====Caph==== | ====Caph==== | ||
| − | The June raid on the third target world of [[Caph]] proved | + | The June [[Battle of Caph (3039)|raid]] on the third target world of [[Caph]] proved devastating to the Ryuken-san. Intelligence had placed the [[3rd Crucis Lancers]] on the planet. Unknown to the [[Draconis Combine]], additional forces of the [[Davion Assault Guards]], the [[33rd Avalon Hussars]], three understrength [[Wolf's Dragoons]] regiments, and Wolf's Dragoons' [[Zeta Battalion]]. The Ryuken attacked the military base outside of the city of Aswan. The 3rd Crucis Lancers were initially overwhelmed until reinforcements from the Assault Guards and Wolf's Dragoons arrived. The Ryuken made a daring strike against the Hussars' base that then allowed the Ryuken to pull off the planet with heavy to severe losses.<ref name=H3039-61C/><ref name=3039DT/> |
====Saffel==== | ====Saffel==== | ||
| − | The fourth target world of [[Saffel]] was found to be nearly undefended when the Ryuken arrived. They took command of the world and were ordered to claim it for the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[Warlord]] [[Michi Noketsuna]].<ref name=H3039-63S>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 63 | + | The fourth target world of [[Saffel]] was found to be nearly undefended when the Ryuken arrived. They took command of the world and were ordered to claim it for the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[Warlord]] [[Michi Noketsuna]].<ref name=H3039-63S>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 63: "Saffel (June)"</ref> The Ryuken-san remained there for the rest of the war until they were redeployed to [[Niles (DC)|Niles]] sometime in [[3040]].<ref name=3039DT/> |
| − | ===Ronin | + | ===Ronin War=== |
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | + | After the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]], the Ryuken-San, along with the rest of the Ryuken Brigade, were ordered to the world of [[Wolcott]], which by that point was a Combine-held oasis deep behind enemy lines. There, they engaged in a policy of constant raids which aimed to resupply partisans fighting against the Clan occupiers of conquered worlds and destroy or disrupt the fragile supply networks of Clans [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]] and [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]].<ref name=ICSB-61W>''Invading Clans'', p. 61: "Luthien"</ref> | |
===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
| − | + | ''Ryuken-san'' was initially deployed to protect [[Pesht]] during [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref name=fmu115>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 115</ref> In [[3062]] elements of ''Ryuken-san'' were dispatched by the DCMS High Command to survey a [[Star League Defense Force]] chemical and biological weapons facility in the [[Periphery]].<ref>''To Serve the Dragon''</ref> | |
===Dominion War=== | ===Dominion War=== | ||
| − | + | During this fight ''Ryuken-san'' replaced the [[5th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]] after the Cadre retreated from [[Nykvarn]]. Their actions pinned [[Clan Ghost Bear]] forces in place until the conclusion of the war.<ref name=fmu115/> | |
===Federated Suns Incursion=== | ===Federated Suns Incursion=== | ||
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | Ryuken-san was hit by a [[Black Dragon Society]] uprising in [[3068]]. For the next two years they fought against the Society's sympathizers, eventually destroying them completely. Ordered to [[Proserpina]], the Ryuken-san finally arrived there in [[3073]] after suffering a series of misjumps, JumpShip problems, and damage from possible sabotage. These mishaps cost the Ryuken-san approximately a third of their strength.<ref name="frdcms-16">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 16</ref> | + | ''Ryuken-san'' was hit by a [[Black Dragon Society]] uprising in [[3068]]. For the next two years they fought against the Society's sympathizers, eventually destroying them completely. Ordered to [[Proserpina]], the Ryuken-san finally arrived there in [[3073]] after suffering a series of misjumps, JumpShip problems, and damage from possible sabotage. These mishaps cost the Ryuken-san approximately a third of their strength.<ref name="frdcms-16">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 16</ref> |
| − | Assigned to [[General]] [[Belle Lee]]'s assault on Sydney,<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> the Ryuken-san (like every other unit assigned to the Sydney attack) suffered serious losses at the hands of the [[7th Division (Word of Blake)|7th Division]] and [[26th Division (Word of Blake)|26th Division]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 105</ref> By the time they returned to their duty station on Proserpina, they were down to one third of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name="frdcms-16"/> | + | Assigned to [[General]] [[Belle Lee]]'s assault on Sydney,<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> the ''Ryuken-san'' (like every other unit assigned to the Sydney attack) suffered serious losses at the hands of the [[7th Division (Word of Blake)|7th Division]] and [[26th Division (Word of Blake)|26th Division]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 105</ref> By the time they returned to their duty station on Proserpina, they were down to one third of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name="frdcms-16"/> |
| + | |||
| + | The regiment saw the DCMS High Command's acceptance of their petition to rebuild as a sign that stains on their honor from their Jihad misadventures were forgiven. At the same time, they supported ''[[Ryuken-ni]]'' in their petition to rebuild, which strained ''Ryuken-san'''s relationship with the High Command.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 47</ref> They were stationed on [[Kesai IV]] in [[3145]].<ref name=FM3085p50/> | ||
===Dark Age=== | ===Dark Age=== | ||
| − | In 3145 Ryuken-san raided [[Sylvan]]. They destroyed the planetary militia and some small mercenary commands.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 28</ref> | + | In [[3145]] Ryuken-san raided [[Sylvan]]. They destroyed the planetary militia and some small mercenary commands.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 28</ref> Later during the invasion into the [[Federated Suns]] ''Ryuken-san'' was sent to attack the [[Point Barrow Academy Training Battalion]]. Rather than send their entire force, they dispatched a battalion to deal with the cadets. Unfortunately for the Ryuken-san the cadets were ready for them and inflicted three times as many losses on the Combine unit.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 61: "Ryuken-san"</ref> They were based on [[Protection]] in 3145.<ref name=FM3145p66>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 66: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| − | '' | + | |- |
| − | + | ! 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 Ryuken-san''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | ''[[Chu-sa]]''||[[Jasper Hickam]]||[[3026]]<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Misery'', p. 9</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Noritake Kansa]]||[[3039]]<ref name=H3039-61C/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | ''Tai-sa''||[[Alek Gossett]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMDC128/><ref name=FMUp119>''Field Manual: Updates'': "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | ''Tai-sa''||[[Leuthar Mulligan]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p50>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 50: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | ''Tai-sa''||[[Kuniko Deguchi]]||[[3145]]-[[3152]]<ref name=FM3145p66/><ref name=DDp70>''Dominions Divided'', p. 70</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The unit displayed a talent for psychological operations, along with precise formations and maneuvers and the minimum radio communications necessary. Even their weapons engagements were noted for the precise and regimented control, especially when combined against enemy [['Mech]]s.<ref name=FMDC128/> | + | The unit displayed a talent for psychological operations, along with precise formations and maneuvers and the minimum radio communications necessary. Even their weapons engagements were noted for the precise and regimented control, especially when combined against enemy [['Mech]]s.<ref name=FMDC128/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' Ryuken-san''' (Regiment/Veteran/ | + | ''' Ryuken-san''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=HWo3039p139/> |
| + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Niles (DC)|Niles]].<ref name=HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref> | ||
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | ''' Ryuken-san''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/ | + | ''' Ryuken-san''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=20yup41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41</ref> |
| − | :*CO: Tai-sa Sung Kim II | + | :*CO: Tai-sa Sung Kim II<ref name=20yup41/> |
| + | |||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Niles.<ref name=20yup41/> | ||
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | ''' Ryuken-san''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p.28</ref> | + | ''' Ryuken-san''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28</ref> |
| − | :*CO: Sho-sho Sung Kim II | + | :*CO: ''Sho-sho'' Sung Kim II |
===3059=== | ===3059=== | ||
| − | '''Ryuken-san''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC128/> | + | '''Ryuken-san''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC128/> |
* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Alek Gossett | * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Alek Gossett | ||
** XO: ''Chu-sa'' Bunto Ishihara | ** XO: ''Chu-sa'' Bunto Ishihara | ||
| − | * 2nd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Calvin Frost | + | * 2nd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' [[Calvin Frost]] |
| − | * 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Hohiro Namioka | + | * 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' [[Hohiro Namioka]] |
| − | - The command is | + | - The command is designed for assault missions. The CO can count on 36 [[OmniMech]]s and all other machines are fully upgraded with new technology. |
| − | '''Falling Skies''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC128/> | + | '''Falling Skies''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC128/> |
| − | * Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Heather Coleman | + | * Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' [[Heather Coleman]] |
- The unit uses heavy weapons and machines to beat any enemy to pieces. | - The unit uses heavy weapons and machines to beat any enemy to pieces. | ||
| − | '''Ryuken-san Armor''' (1 Regiment/ | + | '''Ryuken-san Armor''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC128/> |
| − | * Armor Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Huang Wu Ti | + | * Armor Commander: ''Tai-sa'' [[Huang Wu Ti]] |
| − | - 24 light fighting | + | - 24 light fighting vehicles provide flank cover for the remaining heavy machines and act also as scouts. |
| − | '''Ryuken-san Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC128/> | + | '''Ryuken-san Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC128/> |
| − | * Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Aritomo Sagi | + | * Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' [[Aritomo Sagi]] |
- The unit is supported by 3 artillery batteries. | - The unit is supported by 3 artillery batteries. | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | '''Ryuken-san''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp119/> | + | '''Ryuken-san''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp119/> |
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Alek Gossett | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Alek Gossett | ||
| − | '''Falling Skies''' (Wing/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp119/> | + | '''Falling Skies''' (Wing/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp119/> |
* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Heather Coleman | * CO: ''Chu-sa'' Heather Coleman | ||
| − | '''Ryuken-san Armor''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp119/> | + | '''Ryuken-san Armor''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp119/> |
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Hassid Lavigne | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Hassid Lavigne | ||
| − | '''Ryuken-san Infantry''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp119/> | + | '''Ryuken-san Infantry''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp119/> |
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Noguru Takashima | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Noguru Takashima | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===3079=== | ||
| + | '''Ryuken-san ''' (Reinforced Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=“frdcms17“>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 17</ref> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Proserpina]].<ref name=“frdcms17“/> | ||
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
| − | '''Ryuken-san''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p50/> | + | '''Ryuken-san''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p50/> |
| − | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Leuthar Mulligan | + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Leuthar Mulligan]] |
| − | '''Falling Skies Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p50/> | + | '''Falling Skies Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p50/> |
| − | * CO: ''Sho-sa'' Taiki Kato | + | * CO: ''Sho-sa'' [[Taiki Kato]] |
'''Ryuken-san Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p50/> | '''Ryuken-san Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p50/> | ||
| − | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' | + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Kirabo Wasswa]] |
| + | |||
| + | '''Ryuken-san Infantry''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p50/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Bernhard Mooshian]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===3145=== | ||
| + | '''Ryuken-san''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p66/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Kuniko Deguchi | ||
| − | '''Ryuken-san Infantry''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''Ryuken-san Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p66/> |
| − | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' | + | * CO: ''Sho-sa'' [[Kristen Paul]] |
| + | |||
| + | '''Ryuken-san Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p66/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Naomichi Kajahara]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Ryuken-san Infantry''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p66/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Mohamed Bray]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[Historical Turning Points: Misery]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Historical Turning Points: Misery]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' |
| − | *''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' ( | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' |
| + | * ''[[To Serve the Dragon]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' (novel) | ||
| + | |||
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Ryuken, 03rd]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Ryuken, 03rd]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:20, 10 December 2023
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| Ryuken-san | |
| Formed | 3026 |
| Nickname | Strength of the Dragon |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Ryuken |
In 3026 Takashi Kurita ordered the creation of a BattleMech unit trained in the tactics of Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit. He later ordered that the Ryuken were to be split into several companies and each was to expand to regimental size. The Ryuken-san, Ryuken Three in japanese, was one of the units formed.
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
A notoriously tight-lipped unit, the Ryuken-san rarely commented one way or the other about the acceptability of a military mission, nor did they communicate reliably with the upper chain of command (suggested as a result of their experiences on Misery). The unit sought to perform the mission exactly as directed, with no attempts at casual interpretation of the orders nor a supporting deportment that implied a responsibility towards allied units, if not so directed. This attitude was apparently incorporated at the indoctrination phase for newer members, and documented in one well-known incident when the unit failed to report an enemy's apparent lack of expected numbers, resulting in a coordinated retreat by the regiment, and heavy casualties for their fellow Draconian unit.[1]
Fourth Succession War[edit]
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War of 3039[edit]
The Ryuken-san started the War of 3039 on Dieron with Tai-sa Noritake Kansa as the commanding officer.[2][3] Michi Noketsuna, Warlord of the Dieron Military District, ordered the Ryuken-san and Ryuken-ni to raid the Terran Corridor worlds of New Earth, Procyon, Caph, and Saffel in an attempt to deter further Lyran and Davion thrusts into the district.[4]
Procyon[edit]
In early May, the Ryuken arrived at the first target world of New Earth where the Ryuken-san moved on to the second target world of Procyon as soon as their JumpShips recharged. The Ryuken-san found only militia until the 5th Lyran Regulars landed on May 18th. The Ryuken-san outclassed their opponents and destroyed an entire enemy battalion. The Ryuken-ni rendezvoused with the Ryuken-san at Procyon and the Ryuken-san broke off their attack to move on to Caph.[5][2]
Caph[edit]
The June raid on the third target world of Caph proved devastating to the Ryuken-san. Intelligence had placed the 3rd Crucis Lancers on the planet. Unknown to the Draconis Combine, additional forces of the Davion Assault Guards, the 33rd Avalon Hussars, three understrength Wolf's Dragoons regiments, and Wolf's Dragoons' Zeta Battalion. The Ryuken attacked the military base outside of the city of Aswan. The 3rd Crucis Lancers were initially overwhelmed until reinforcements from the Assault Guards and Wolf's Dragoons arrived. The Ryuken made a daring strike against the Hussars' base that then allowed the Ryuken to pull off the planet with heavy to severe losses.[3][2]
Saffel[edit]
The fourth target world of Saffel was found to be nearly undefended when the Ryuken arrived. They took command of the world and were ordered to claim it for the Draconis Combine by Warlord Michi Noketsuna.[6] The Ryuken-san remained there for the rest of the war until they were redeployed to Niles sometime in 3040.[2]
Ronin War[edit]
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Clan Invasion[edit]
After the Battle of Luthien, the Ryuken-San, along with the rest of the Ryuken Brigade, were ordered to the world of Wolcott, which by that point was a Combine-held oasis deep behind enemy lines. There, they engaged in a policy of constant raids which aimed to resupply partisans fighting against the Clan occupiers of conquered worlds and destroy or disrupt the fragile supply networks of Clans Smoke Jaguar and Nova Cat.[7]
Operation Bulldog[edit]
Ryuken-san was initially deployed to protect Pesht during Operation Bulldog.[8] In 3062 elements of Ryuken-san were dispatched by the DCMS High Command to survey a Star League Defense Force chemical and biological weapons facility in the Periphery.[9]
Dominion War[edit]
During this fight Ryuken-san replaced the 5th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre after the Cadre retreated from Nykvarn. Their actions pinned Clan Ghost Bear forces in place until the conclusion of the war.[8]
Federated Suns Incursion[edit]
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Jihad[edit]
Ryuken-san was hit by a Black Dragon Society uprising in 3068. For the next two years they fought against the Society's sympathizers, eventually destroying them completely. Ordered to Proserpina, the Ryuken-san finally arrived there in 3073 after suffering a series of misjumps, JumpShip problems, and damage from possible sabotage. These mishaps cost the Ryuken-san approximately a third of their strength.[10]
Assigned to General Belle Lee's assault on Sydney,[11] the Ryuken-san (like every other unit assigned to the Sydney attack) suffered serious losses at the hands of the 7th Division and 26th Division.[12] By the time they returned to their duty station on Proserpina, they were down to one third of their pre-Jihad strength.[10]
The regiment saw the DCMS High Command's acceptance of their petition to rebuild as a sign that stains on their honor from their Jihad misadventures were forgiven. At the same time, they supported Ryuken-ni in their petition to rebuild, which strained Ryuken-san's relationship with the High Command.[13] They were stationed on Kesai IV in 3145.[14]
Dark Age[edit]
In 3145 Ryuken-san raided Sylvan. They destroyed the planetary militia and some small mercenary commands.[15] Later during the invasion into the Federated Suns Ryuken-san was sent to attack the Point Barrow Academy Training Battalion. Rather than send their entire force, they dispatched a battalion to deal with the cadets. Unfortunately for the Ryuken-san the cadets were ready for them and inflicted three times as many losses on the Combine unit.[16] They were based on Protection in 3145.[17]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Ryuken-san | |||
| Chu-sa | Jasper Hickam | 3026[18] | |
| Tai-sa | Noritake Kansa | 3039[3] | |
| Tai-sa | Alek Gossett | 3059 - 3067[1][19] | |
| Tai-sa | Leuthar Mulligan | 3085[14] | |
| Tai-sa | Kuniko Deguchi | 3145-3152[17][20] | |
Tactics[edit]
The unit displayed a talent for psychological operations, along with precise formations and maneuvers and the minimum radio communications necessary. Even their weapons engagements were noted for the precise and regimented control, especially when combined against enemy 'Mechs.[1]
Composition History[edit]
3040[edit]
Ryuken-san (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[21]
3050[edit]
Ryuken-san (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[22]
- CO: Tai-sa Sung Kim II[22]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Niles.[22]
3054[edit]
Ryuken-san (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[23]
- CO: Sho-sho Sung Kim II
3059[edit]
Ryuken-san (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[1]
- CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Alek Gossett
- XO: Chu-sa Bunto Ishihara
- 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Calvin Frost
- 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Hohiro Namioka
- The command is designed for assault missions. The CO can count on 36 OmniMechs and all other machines are fully upgraded with new technology.
Falling Skies (1 Wing/Regular/Questionable)[1]
- Wing Commander: Chu-sa Heather Coleman
- The unit uses heavy weapons and machines to beat any enemy to pieces.
Ryuken-san Armor (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[1]
- Armor Commander: Tai-sa Huang Wu Ti
- 24 light fighting vehicles provide flank cover for the remaining heavy machines and act also as scouts.
Ryuken-san Infantry (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[1]
- Troop Commander: Tai-sa Aritomo Sagi
- The unit is supported by 3 artillery batteries.
3067[edit]
Ryuken-san (Veteran/Questionable)[19]
- CO: Tai-sa Alek Gossett
Falling Skies (Wing/Regular/Questionable)[19]
- CO: Chu-sa Heather Coleman
Ryuken-san Armor (Regular/Questionable)[19]
- CO: Tai-sa Hassid Lavigne
Ryuken-san Infantry (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[19]
- CO: Tai-sa Noguru Takashima
3079[edit]
Ryuken-san (Reinforced Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[24]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Proserpina.[24]
3085[edit]
Ryuken-san (Veteran/Questionable)[14]
- CO: Tai-sa Leuthar Mulligan
Falling Skies Aerospace (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[14]
- CO: Sho-sa Taiki Kato
Ryuken-san Armor (Regular/Reliable)[14]
- CO: Tai-sa Kirabo Wasswa
Ryuken-san Infantry (Veteran/Reliable)[14]
- CO: Tai-sa Bernhard Mooshian
3145[edit]
Ryuken-san (Veteran/Reliable)[17]
- CO: Tai-sa Kuniko Deguchi
Ryuken-san Aerospace (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[17]
- CO: Sho-sa Kristen Paul
Ryuken-san Armor (Regular/Reliable)[17]
- CO: Tai-sa Naomichi Kajahara
Ryuken-san Infantry (Veteran/Reliable)[17]
- CO: Tai-sa Mohamed Bray
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 128: "Ryuken-san Unit Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139: "Deployment Table
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Historical: War of 3039, pp. 61–62: "Caph (June)"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 61: "Terran Corridor Operations"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 63: "Procyon (May)"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 63: "Saffel (June)"
- ↑ Invading Clans, p. 61: "Luthien"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 115
- ↑ To Serve the Dragon
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Field Report: DCMS, p. 16
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 96
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 105
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 47
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 Field Manual: 3085, p. 50: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 28
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 61: "Ryuken-san"
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 Field Manual: 3145, p. 66: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Misery, p. 9
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 Field Manual: Updates: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ Dominions Divided, p. 70
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 20 Year Update, p. 41
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 28
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Field Report: DCMS, p. 17