Field Manual: Draconis Combine
Sarna News
| |
| Field Manual: Draconis Combine | |
|---|---|
| Product information | |
| Type | Sourcebook |
| Development | Bryan Nystul Randall N. Bills |
| Primary writing | Loren L. Coleman |
| Pages | 176 |
| Cover Artwork | Doug Chaffee |
| Illustrations | Peter Bergting Storm Cook Scott Johnson John Paul Lona Brad McDevitt Dave MacKay Mike Nielsen Jim Nelson |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | FASA |
| Product code | 1698 |
| First published | July 1996 |
| ISBN-10 | 1555602878 |
| Content | |
| Era | Clan Invasion era Civil War era |
| Agency | DCMS |
| Universe Date | 1 January 3058 |
| Series | Field Manuals |
| Followed by | Field Manual: Free Worlds League |
Description[edit]
The first in the Field Manual series, Field Manual: Draconis Combine details every House unit, the major military academies, unit organization, and includes rules for integrating these units into BattleTech scenarios. It also includes rules on using the military academies in MechWarrior, Second Edition and new battle armor, BattleMechs and variants, WarShips, as well as new equipment and weapons.
From the back cover[edit]
| “ | Of all the armies of the Inner Sphere, none is as universally feared and respected as that of House Kurita's Draconis Combine. With fighting skills learned in the finest academies and tempered by the ancient code of bushido, the MechWarriors of the DCMS know no equals. Their loyalty and skill are legendary, and their tenacity has won them hundreds of battles across known space. This classified field manual, seized from the Combine's Internal Security Force, reveals the inner workings of the Draconis Combine military, from district regular units to the elite Sword of Light regiments. This document is an invaluable resource for both allies and enemies of the Combine.
Battletech Field Manual: Draconis Combine contains extensive information about all aspects of House Kurita's military. Every BattleMech regiment of the DCMS is described in detail, including their history, officers and tactics, special rules reflecting the unique abilities of each regiment are included as an optional expansion to BattleTech play. Among the many other features of the book are new weapons, equipment, and BattleMechs unique to the Draconis Combine. |
” |
Contents[edit]
- Index of the Regiments
- The Honor of the Regiment (short story)
- Introduction
- Pillar of Steel
- The Samurai's Code
- Bushido and the Combine
- The New Bushido
- The DCMS Chain of Command
- The Coordinator
- Military Districts
- Types of Regiments
- Regular Forces
- Unquestioned Loyalty
- Alternate Paths
- Modern Warfare
- A Historical Survey of the Modern DCMS
- The Samurai's Code
- Arm of the Dragon
- BattleMech Assets
- Aerospace Assets
- Armor Assets
- Infantry Assets
- Unit Organization
- Uniforms, Insignias
- Sowing the Dragon's Teeth
- Academies and Universities
- Proving Grounds
- DCMS Rosters
- Regulars
- Unquestioned Loyalty
- Genyosha: Black Ocean
- Otomo and Dragon's Claws: Guarding the Dragon's Lair
- Sword of Light: Strength of the Five Pillars
- Sun Zhang: The Rising Sons
- Alternate Paths
- Amphigean Light Assault Group: Pack Mentality
- An Ting Legion: Return to Prosperity
- The Arkab Legion: Path of Righteousness
- Nightstalkers: Adamant Will
- Proserpina Hussars: Living in the Moment
- Shin Legion: Guardians of a Curse
- Shin Legion
- Modern Warfare
- Ghost Regiments: Dealing with the Devil
- Legion of Vega: Lower Path of Redemption
- Ryuken: Dragon Sword
- Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery
Notes[edit]
- While this work of Tai-sho Osvaldo Sakamoto was commissioned by Coordinator Theodore Kurita on 15 September 3058 (page 5), its publication date is no earlier than 1 January 3059 (page 132). This is the same publication date as the next volume in the series, Field Manual: Free Worlds League. There is an additional, undated reference, to 3059 on page 40.
- The trademarked title is BattleTech Field Manual: Draconis Combine.