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*In the [[Capellan-St. Ives War|war]] of the Capellan Confederation against the [[St. Ives Compact]], House Hiritsu fought on [[Denbar]], [[Nashuar]], [[St. Loris]] and finally [[St. Ives]] against various elements of the St. Ives-military. | *In the [[Capellan-St. Ives War|war]] of the Capellan Confederation against the [[St. Ives Compact]], House Hiritsu fought on [[Denbar]], [[Nashuar]], [[St. Loris]] and finally [[St. Ives]] against various elements of the St. Ives-military. | ||
| − | Learning from House Lu Sann’s mistakes, | + | Learning from House Lu Sann’s mistakes, House Hiritsu has been operating in the Taurian Concordat since [[3067]] with minimal difficulties. They have garnered little success, either, as the Taurians debate how best to handle their intern problems. In Last time, House Hiritsu has established a stronghold on [[Carthage]]. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
Revision as of 17:33, 29 November 2009
History
Founded during the Third Succession War by Colonel Pham Hiritsu.
In the 4th Succession War the unit lost one battalion in the failed defense of Tigress, the second battalion escaped but was later destroyed on Kawich where they took part in Operation Riposte.
Although House Hiritsu was noted as being stationed on Tigress (Laurel's World) as of 3025, their stronghold was on Randar at least since 3045.
- Quelled a rebellion on Gei-Fu in 3051
- Held in reserve during the Liao-Marik offensive of 3057, though one company saw combat on Sarmaxa
- Retook Kaifeng from the Sarna Supremacy in 3058
During the Kaifeng campaign, five Hiritsu MechWarriors (Thom Lindell, Terry Chan, Jill McDaniels, Brion Lee and Kevin Larsen) betrayed their House in an attempt to weed out what they perceived to be weak elements that stood in the way of greater glory. Lindell murdered House Master York aboard the Kaifeng recharge station at the start of the invasion. Their plot was revealed, but covered up to protect the integrity of the House. With the exception of Lindell, who was later executed, the perpetrators were given a chance to die (rigged) hero's deaths in a suicidal final attack, luring the Kaifeng defenders into a trap in the process and winning the final confrontation. In all official records they are listed as combat casualties, and House Master York is officially considered the victim of an unknown Sarnese or MIIO assassin.
- In 3060 the 2nd Battlalion of the Blackwind Lancers tried to kidnap Sun-Tzu Liao during his goodwill-tour on Hustaing. Instead they trapped his fiancée Isis Marik, but she managed to escape. House Hiritsu trapped the 2nd Battalion in an urban area and slowly brought them down in a week long battle, winning with minimal losses.
- In the war of the Capellan Confederation against the St. Ives Compact, House Hiritsu fought on Denbar, Nashuar, St. Loris and finally St. Ives against various elements of the St. Ives-military.
Learning from House Lu Sann’s mistakes, House Hiritsu has been operating in the Taurian Concordat since 3067 with minimal difficulties. They have garnered little success, either, as the Taurians debate how best to handle their intern problems. In Last time, House Hiritsu has established a stronghold on Carthage.
Officers
Virginia York was House Master of Hiritsu from at least 3045 until her death in 3058. She was succeeded by Shiao-zhang Ty Wu Non, who was still House Master in 3063.
Tactics
Composition
3058
During the conquest of Kaifeng, the House Hiritsu JumpShip was the Tao-te ("Way of Power"). Their DropShips included the Overlord-class Dainwu (Great Tiger), two Union-class ships (one named Lao-tzu) and an Intruder-class vessel. Known personnel that took part in the campaign included:
- House Master Virginia York (KIA)
- Battalion Commander (formerly Senior Company Leader) Ty Wu Non ('Mech: Charger)
- Lance Leader Terry Chan ('Mech: Cataphract) (KIA)
- MechWarrior Justin Loup ('Mech: Hatchetman) (KIA)
- MechWarrior Lewis ('Mech: Blackjack)
- Lance Leader Raven Clearwater ('Mech: Huron Warrior)
- MechWarrior Brion Lee ('Mech: Apollo) (KIA)
- MechWarrior Richard Smith ('Mech: Vindicator)
- MechWarrior Lynn Trahn ('Mech: Huron Warrior)
- Lance Leader Aris Sung ('Mech: Wraith)
- MechWarrior Jill McDaniels (KIA)
- MechWarrior Yan Lu ('Mech: Thunder)
- Lance Leader Terry Chan ('Mech: Cataphract) (KIA)
- Company Leader Thom Lindell (KIA)
- MechWarrior Kevin Larsen (KIA)
- Company Leader Jason James
A War Dog was piloted by either Jill McDaniels or Kevin Larsen. Also, the defenders observed at least one Raven among the House Hiritsu forces.
- Infantry Commander Sebastian Jessup
- Infantryman Mikhail Chess
- unnamed Infantryman named "Leon"
- Chief Surgeon Dr. Hammond
- Bridge Officer Kyle Lee (DropShip Lao-tzu)
3067
'Mech
- Hiritsu House MechWarriors (1 understrength Battalion, includes independent Command Lance)
- Battalion Commander: Shiao-zhang Ty Wu Non
Infantry
- Hiritsu House Infantry (1 Battalion, inlcudes Armor Support Lance and 2 Platoons of Fa Shih Battle Armor)
- Infantry Commander: Ying-zhang Mitchell Jessup
Notes
- The House insignia is a shining dadao sword overhanging a field of stars. The House Hiritsu colors are green and black.
- House Hiritsu is notable for strongly following the philosophy of K'ung-fu-tzu (Confucius), having incorporated his teachings into their House Vows, and courtesy is a major element. This caused difficulties for the House during the Xin Sheng Campaign because the St. Ives Compact was populated by former and future Capellan people.
- Former House Master Virginia York developed a silent battlefield signalling system that did not use gestures common to other militaries, which was picked up by all the other Warrior Houses, and the Death Commandos (in modified form).