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| Designation    = 1st Genyosha
| nickname = "Legacy of Yorinaga"
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| formed        = 3027
| parent formation = [[Genyosha]]
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| formed  = 3027
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| year    = 3145
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| Nickname      = "Legacy of Yorinaga"
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| Affiliation    = [[Draconis Combine]]
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The '''First Genyosha''' is an elite heavy [[BattleMech]] [[regiment]] in the service of the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]].<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6, "1st Genyosha"</ref>
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The '''First Genyosha''' is an elite heavy [[BattleMech]] [[regiment]] in the service of the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]].<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6: "1st Genyosha"</ref>
 
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
 
====The Battle for the ''Silver Eagle''====
 
====The Battle for the ''Silver Eagle''====
The unit was formed in [[3027]] by the personal order of Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]]. The unit was led by [[Yorinaga Kurita]]. He was instructed to hand pick and train 50 of the best warriors from any unit in the Combine. He would be their teacher and commander. From there, his men would train 50 more warriors.  The Coordinator told Yorinaga these men would form the core of his new command, the ''Genyosha'' or the Black Ocean.<ref>''Warrior: Engarde'', p. 104</ref>picked from the best [[House Kurita]] soldiers.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', p. 104: message to Yorinaga from Takashi</ref> Its original mission was the destruction of the mercenary [[Kell Hounds]], whom Yorinaga felt had robbed him of his honor.  The unit was based on the world of [[Nashira]], where it started to train members according to Yorinaga Kurita's standards.  The Genyosha was up to battalion strength by the time it was considered operational to conduct missions for the Dragon.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', p. 246: Clovis Holstein observes another JumpShip with a single ''Overlord'' class DropShip, which are limited to carrying up to a battalion of 'Mechs</ref>
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The unit was formed in [[3027]] by the personal order of Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]]. The unit was led by [[Yorinaga Kurita]]. He was instructed to handpick and train 50 of the best warriors from any unit in the Combine. He would be their teacher and commander. From there, his men would train 50 more warriors.  The Coordinator told Yorinaga these men would form the core of his new command, the ''Genyosha'' or the Black Ocean.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', p. 104</ref> Picked from the best [[House Kurita]] soldiers.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', p. 104: message to Yorinaga from Takashi</ref> Its original mission was the destruction of the mercenary [[Kell Hounds]], whom Yorinaga felt had robbed him of his honor.  The unit was based on the world of [[Nashira]], where it started to train members according to Yorinaga Kurita's standards.  The Genyosha was up to battalion strength by the time it was considered operational to conduct missions for the Dragon.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', p. 246: Clovis Holstein observes another JumpShip with a single ''Overlord'' class DropShip, which are limited to carrying up to a battalion of 'Mechs</ref>
  
The unit first saw action on an asteroid in the [[Styx]] star system. They were to retrieve the [[Archon-Designate]] [[Melissa Steiner]], whom had been [[Silver Eagle Incident|kidnapped]] by the [[Heimdall (organization)|Heimdall]] terrorist group. The Genyosha was to back up an elite ISF commando team sent from [[Dieron]] to assist in the capture.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', p. 238: Coordinator Takashi Kurita orders ISF director Subhash Indrahar to send his ISF agents in and call in the Genyosha to assist in the capture</ref> However, once they arrived in the Styx system, they discovered that the ISF raid had failed. Worse, Yorinaga's rivals, the Kell Hounds, were attempting to rescue the hostages.  The two forces clashed with the climax of the battle being the fight between Yorinaga and the Kell Hound leader Lt. Colonel [[Patrick Kell]]. Their heated engagement resulted in Kell being shot down. However, Yorinaga's victory was short lived. Kell Hound Leutenant [[Dan Allard]], crashed his ''[[Valkyrie]]'' into Yorinaga's ''[[Warhammer]]'' and rendered it disabled. This turn of events resulted in the escape of the Archon-Designate, the hostages and the Hounds from Kurita space.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', pp. 312-318</ref> After Lord Kurita was shot down, the Genyosha withdrew to their DropShips and left the system in defeat.
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The unit first saw action on an asteroid in the [[Styx]] star system. They were to retrieve the [[Archon-Designate]] [[Melissa Steiner]], who had been [[Silver Eagle Incident|kidnapped]] by the [[Heimdall (organization)|Heimdall]] terrorist group. The Genyosha was to back up an elite ISF commando team sent from [[Dieron]] to assist in the capture.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', p. 238: Coordinator Takashi Kurita orders ISF director Subhash Indrahar to send his ISF agents in and call in the Genyosha to assist in the capture</ref> However, once they arrived in the Styx system, they discovered that the ISF raid had failed. Worse, Yorinaga's rivals, the Kell Hounds, were attempting to rescue the hostages.  The two forces clashed with the climax of the battle being the fight between Yorinaga and the Kell Hound leader Lt. Colonel [[Patrick Kell]]. Their heated engagement resulted in Kell being shot down. However, Yorinaga's victory was short-lived. Kell Hound Lieutenant [[Dan Allard]], crashed his ''[[Valkyrie]]'' into Yorinaga's ''[[Warhammer]]'' and rendered it disabled. This turn of events resulted in the escape of the Archon-Designate, the hostages and the Hounds from Kurita space.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', pp. 312–318</ref> After Lord Kurita was shot down, the Genyosha withdrew to their DropShips and left the system in defeat.
  
===4th Succession War===
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===Fourth Succession War===
Lord Yorinaga now dedicated Genyosha to confronting Colonel Morgan Kell.  In the months after the Silver Eagle Incident, he added and trained more troops to raise the Genyosha to full regimental strength. Mixing various Combine ethics groups like [[Rasalhague Military District|Rasalhagians]], [[Azami]], and other warriors to do so.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 59</ref>
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Lord Yorinaga now dedicated Genyosha to confronting Colonel Morgan Kell.  In the months after the Silver Eagle Incident, he added and trained more troops to raise the Genyosha to full regimental strength. Mixing various Combine ethnic groups like [[Rasalhague Military District|Rasalhagians]], [[Azami]], and other warriors to do so.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 59</ref>
  
When the [[4th Succession War]] broke out in late August [[3028]], the Genyosha deployed from its base on Nashira to hunt the Hounds.  They had received word of the Kell Hounds being on the [[House Davion|Davion]] held world of [[Northwind]].  They discovered the world had already been invaded by ''[[Tai-ho (rank)|Tai-sho]]'' [[Palmer Conti]] and his 5th Sword of Light in January of [[3029]]. The Sworders and its supporting unit, the [[36th Dieron Regulars]] had destroyed a main line unit there, but were being overrun by Davion mercenaries forces.  The Genyosha landed on planet and pushed the invaders back from the 5th's Headquarters and seriously mauled the mercenaries, including [[Team Banzai]].<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 238</ref> The Genyosha do not find Morgan Kell though, but the newly installed Kellhound third 'Mech batallion, Bradley's Bravos, who are considered fakes.
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When the [[Fourth Succession War]] broke out in late August [[3028]], the Genyosha deployed from its base on Nashira to hunt the Hounds.  They had received word of the Kell Hounds being on the [[House Davion|Davion]] held world of [[Northwind]].  They discovered the world had already been invaded by ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]'' [[Palmer Conti]] and his 5th Sword of Light in January of [[3029]]. The Sworders and its supporting unit, the [[36th Dieron Regulars]] had destroyed a main line unit there, but were being overrun by Davion mercenaries forces.  The Genyosha landed on planet and pushed the invaders back from the 5th's Headquarters and seriously mauled the mercenaries, including [[Team Banzai]].<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 238</ref> The Genyosha do not find Morgan Kell though, but the newly installed Kell Hound third 'Mech battalion, Bradley's Bravos, who are considered fakes.
  
Days later, the [[Northwind Highlanders]] arrived to reinforce the beleaguered defenders and push the Combine forces off world.  They arrived back on Nashira in April, to investigate the reported destruction of their base by the Kell Hounds.  Here Yorinaga Kurita is able make out that the ruins are actually a map indicating where the two units should fight next.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 58-60</ref> He determines they must reach the Lyran world of [[Ryde]] by June.  They arrive only to discover that the Hounds had not arrived, a raid on the world of [[Lyons]] had delayed them. Yorinaga Kurita has his son ''[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Akira Brahe]] send a [[holovid]] to the Hounds on where to meet next: [[Nusakan]].
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Days later, the [[Northwind Highlanders]] arrived to reinforce the beleaguered defenders and push the Combine forces off world.  They arrived back on Nashira in April, to investigate the reported destruction of their base by the Kell Hounds.  Here Yorinaga Kurita is able make out that the ruins are actually a map indicating where the two units should fight next.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 58–60</ref> He determines they must reach the Lyran world of [[Ryde]] by June.  They arrive only to discover that the Hounds had not arrived, a raid on the world of [[Lyons]] had delayed them. Yorinaga Kurita has his son ''[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Akira Brahe]] send a [[holovid]] to the Hounds on where to meet next: [[Nusakan]].
  
The Genyosha goes to [[Moore]], where its leaders meet with ''Prince'' [[Theodore Kurita]] who pushes for a new offensive into the vulnerable Lyran region of [[Isle of Skye|Skye]]. The Genyosha was to lure the region's only remaining potential defenders, the Kell Hounds, away to their duel on Nusakan, far from the Isle of Skye. The Genyosha assisted ''Prince'' Theodore's efforts to secure an advance base on [[Dromini VI]].  Afterwards, they left the planet, passing a inbound Lyran raiding force on 15th of September.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 271: Theodore Kurita tells the captured Frederick Steiner that he wished that the Genyosha had gotten a chance to fight Steiner's unit in battle, but he had just missed them leaving the system</ref>
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The Genyosha goes to [[Moore]], where its leaders meet with ''Prince'' [[Theodore Kurita]] who pushes for a new offensive into the vulnerable Lyran region of [[Isle of Skye|Skye]]. The Genyosha was to lure the region's only remaining potential defenders, the Kell Hounds, away to their duel on Nusakan, far from the Isle of Skye. The Genyosha assisted ''Prince'' Theodore's efforts to secure an advance base on [[Dromini VI]].  Afterwards, they left the planet, passing an inbound Lyran raiding force on 15th of September.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 271: Theodore Kurita tells the captured Frederick Steiner that he wished that the Genyosha had gotten a chance to fight Steiner's unit in battle, but he had just missed them leaving the system</ref>
  
 
On the 24th October, the unit finally catches up with the Hounds. They came to find they had been engaged in a battle with the 5th Sword of Light for the last twenty hours, whose commander came to steal Yorinaga Kurita's victory.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 291</ref>  The Genyosha arrived at a desert battlefield where they found 'Mechs of the 5th Sword and some of the Kell Hound's strung along the ground. A make-shift area had been made in part of the battlefield where the 5th's commander Conti fought 3rd Battalion commander Scott Bradley who tried to avenge his loss to Conti on Northwind.
 
On the 24th October, the unit finally catches up with the Hounds. They came to find they had been engaged in a battle with the 5th Sword of Light for the last twenty hours, whose commander came to steal Yorinaga Kurita's victory.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 291</ref>  The Genyosha arrived at a desert battlefield where they found 'Mechs of the 5th Sword and some of the Kell Hound's strung along the ground. A make-shift area had been made in part of the battlefield where the 5th's commander Conti fought 3rd Battalion commander Scott Bradley who tried to avenge his loss to Conti on Northwind.
  
After Conti's defeat, Yorinaga Kurita and Morgan Kell finally dueled in the make-shift arena, fighting in the form of a ''Bushido'' samurai duel. The two fought unlike anyone had ever seen, resulting in Yorinaga's defeat with Morgan Kell bowing his ''[[Archer]]'' to Yorinaga.
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After Conti's defeat, Yorinaga Kurita and Morgan Kell finally dueled in the make-shift arena, fighting in the form of a ''bushido'' samurai duel. The two fought unlike anyone had ever seen, resulting in Yorinaga's defeat with Morgan Kell bowing his ''[[Archer]]'' to Yorinaga.
  
The Genyosha staff witnessed their beloved leader's ''[[seppuku]]'' ceremony with the Hounds and the 5th Sword survivors also in attendance. After the ceremonial suicide the Rasalhagean Genyosha members left the Genyosha following the lead of Yorinaga's son Akira to join the Kell Hounds.  ''[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Narimasa Asano]] took command of the Genyosha and departed the planet.
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The Genyosha staff witnessed their beloved leader's ''[[seppuku]]'' ceremony with the Hounds and the 5th Sword survivors also in attendance. After the ceremonial suicide the Rasalhagian Genyosha members left the Genyosha following the lead of Yorinaga's son Akira to join the Kell Hounds.  ''[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Narimasa Asano]] took command of the Genyosha and departed the planet.
  
===Ronin Wars===
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===Ronin War===
 
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===Operation Bulldog===
 
===Operation Bulldog===
Deployed in [[3059]] during [[Operation Bulldog]], the unit was part of the newly formed [[SLDF]] Task Force that destroyed [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Clan Smoke Jaguar's]] units on [[Kiamba]] alongside the [[Com Guard]]'s [[11th Division (ComStar)|11th Division]], the Davion [[AFFC]]'s [[1st Kestrel Grenadiers]] and the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]'s [[3rd Drakøns]]. Caught off-guard due to the efforts of [[Operation Bird Dog]], the commander of the 362nd reacted too late to deploy his [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s and the SLDF taskforce landed without incident. Facing overwhelming odds, the 362nd was easily destroyed, with the coalition forces suffering only minimal losses. <ref name=TDR-15>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 10, 15</ref><ref name=FMUp110>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 110, "1st Genyosha"</ref>
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Deployed in [[3059]] during [[Operation Bulldog]], the unit was part of the newly formed [[SLDF]] Task Force that destroyed [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Clan Smoke Jaguar's]] units on [[Kiamba]] alongside the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[11th Division (ComStar)|11th Division]], the Davion [[AFFC]]'s [[1st Kestrel Grenadiers]] and the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]'s [[3rd Drakøns]]. Caught off-guard due to the efforts of [[Operation Bird Dog]], the commander of the 362nd reacted too late to deploy his [[aerospace fighter]]s and the SLDF task force landed without incident. Facing overwhelming odds, the 362nd was easily destroyed, with the coalition forces suffering only minimal losses.<ref name=TDR-15>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 10, 15</ref><ref name=FMUp110>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 110: "1st Genyosha"</ref>
  
 
Traveling to the recaptured world of [[Yamarovka]] during the second wave, the 1st Genyosha formed part of [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]'s "Dream Team" to capture the important target of [[Schuyler]] during the third wave.<ref name=TDR-50>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 50</ref> The 1st Genyosha journeyed with Victor Steiner-Davion's task force to [[Huntress]] and ultimately the Clan homeworld of [[Strana Mechty]] in [[3060]].  There, ''Tai-sa'' [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro Kurita]] led the command company as part of the [[Great Refusal]] trial against the [[Clan Invasion]].  The Genyosha fought [[Clan Blood Spirit]]'s [[Blood Guard Keshik (Clan Blood Spirit)|Blood Guard Keshik]], defeating them and their [[khan]].{{cn}}
 
Traveling to the recaptured world of [[Yamarovka]] during the second wave, the 1st Genyosha formed part of [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]'s "Dream Team" to capture the important target of [[Schuyler]] during the third wave.<ref name=TDR-50>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 50</ref> The 1st Genyosha journeyed with Victor Steiner-Davion's task force to [[Huntress]] and ultimately the Clan homeworld of [[Strana Mechty]] in [[3060]].  There, ''Tai-sa'' [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro Kurita]] led the command company as part of the [[Great Refusal]] trial against the [[Clan Invasion]].  The Genyosha fought [[Clan Blood Spirit]]'s [[Blood Guard Keshik (Clan Blood Spirit)|Blood Guard Keshik]], defeating them and their [[khan]].{{cn}}
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===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
 
====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)====
 
====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)====
:''See also: [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]]
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:''See also: [[Battle of Luthien (3067)]]
In February [[3068]], the 1st Genyosha was augmented by an under-strength battalion of surviving members of the [[14th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre|Fourteenth Sun Zhang Cadre]] on [[Luthien]]. Commanded by their executive officer, ''Tai-sa'' [[Shih Chou]], as their commanding officer, Hohiro Kurita, was stranded on [[Tharkad]], the unit survived the Luthien campaign with the strength of only two reinforced companies. The shattered remnants of the [[Otomo]] and [[Izanagi Warriors]] operated under the direction of the First, and [[Sorenson’s Sabres]], a mercenary unit contracted under the 1st Genyosha's command, was used as a flanking and reserve force in some of the larger engagements; they left the planet in [[3071]].<ref name=JTPL-6/>
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In February [[3068]], the 1st Genyosha was augmented by an understrength battalion of surviving members of the [[14th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre|Fourteenth Sun Zhang Cadre]] on [[Luthien]]. Commanded by their executive officer, ''Tai-sa'' [[Shih Chou]], as their commanding officer, Hohiro Kurita, was stranded on [[Tharkad]], the unit survived the Luthien campaign with the strength of only two reinforced companies. The shattered remnants of the [[Otomo]] and [[Izanagi Warriors]] operated under the direction of the First, and [[Sorenson's Sabres]], a mercenary unit contracted under the 1st Genyosha's command, was used as a flanking and reserve force in some of the larger engagements; they left the planet in [[3071]].<ref name=JTPL-6/>
  
On 18 July [[3069]], the [[2nd Sword of Light]], along with the [[6th Benjamin Regulars]] and [[40th Dieron Regulars]], moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the [[LAW City]] ruins on [[Guthry Island]]. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the 1st Genyosha levied heavy casualties on the 6th, scoring a [[Battle of the LAW City Ruins|victory]] for the Loyalists.<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 8-9, "Bullet In the Blue Sky"</ref>
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On 18 July [[3069]], the [[2nd Sword of Light]], along with the [[6th Benjamin Regulars]] and [[40th Dieron Regulars]], moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the [[LAW City]] ruins on [[Guthry Island]]. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the 1st Genyosha levied heavy casualties on the 6th, scoring a [[Battle of the LAW City Ruins|victory]] for the Loyalists.<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 8–9: "Bullet In the Blue Sky"</ref>
  
On March 14th [[3074]], the Word of Blake [[ROM]] had leaked information regarding the presence of [[Buda Weapons]] Chief Researcher [[Hideoshi Yamika]] and his prototype [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] to the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' as a means of wearing down Loyalist defenders in [[Skytower City]]. The resulting [[Battle of Skytower City|battle]] ended with Yamika and his prototypes being hustled aboard a Blakist [[DropShip]].<ref name=JTPL-10/11>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 10-11, "Light Machine"</ref>
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On March 14th [[3074]], the Word of Blake [[ROM]] had leaked information regarding the presence of [[Buda Weapons]] Chief Researcher [[Hideoshi Yamika]] and his prototype [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] to the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' as a means of wearing down Loyalist defenders in [[Skytower City]]. The resulting [[Battle of Skytower City|battle]] ended with Yamika and his prototypes being hustled aboard a Blakist [[DropShip]].<ref name=JTPL-10/11>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 10–11: "Light Machine"</ref>
  
 
===Republic Era===
 
===Republic Era===
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When the Draconis Combine invaded the Republic of the Sphere and recaptured most of the [[Dieron Military District]] worlds it had given up years before, the First Genyosha led the way. They took [[Al Na'ir]], [[Chichibu]], and [[Ashio]] quickly. In [[3141]] they were recalled to the Combine in order to smash the rebellious [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]]. They struck [[Algedi]] and [[Benjamin]] before going silent and landing on [[Irece]] and destroying the Cats.<ref name=er3145p48/>
 
When the Draconis Combine invaded the Republic of the Sphere and recaptured most of the [[Dieron Military District]] worlds it had given up years before, the First Genyosha led the way. They took [[Al Na'ir]], [[Chichibu]], and [[Ashio]] quickly. In [[3141]] they were recalled to the Combine in order to smash the rebellious [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]]. They struck [[Algedi]] and [[Benjamin]] before going silent and landing on [[Irece]] and destroying the Cats.<ref name=er3145p48/>
  
Though hoping to join the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]], The First had been assigned to the [[Rasalhague Dominion]] border. Once the invasion has reached an end of sorts, the First expects to lead the liberation of the former [[Vega Prefecture]] worlds annexed by the Dominion. <ref name=FM3145p57>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 56, "First Genyosha"</ref>
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Though hoping to join the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]], the First had been assigned to the [[Rasalhague Dominion]] border. Once the invasion has reached an end of sorts, the First expects to lead the liberation of the former [[Vega Prefecture]] worlds annexed by the Dominion.<ref name=FM3145p57>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 56: "First Genyosha"</ref>
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During [[Operation TIAMAT]] in [[3149]], the First Genyosha successfully conquered [[Deneb Kaitos]] in conjunction with the [[16th Sun Zhang Cadre|Sixteenth Sun Zhang Cadre]].<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 72</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Genyosha'''
 
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| Lord||[[Yorinaga Kurita]]||[[3027]] - [[3029]]<ref name=NAIS2-108>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p 108</ref><ref name=WC??>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. ??</ref>
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| Lord||[[Yorinaga Kurita]]||[[3027]] - [[3029]]<ref name=NAIS2-108>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 108</ref><ref name=WC??>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. ??</ref>{{cn}}
 
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| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Narimasa Asano]]||3029 - [[3052]]<ref name=20YU40>''20 Year Update'', p. 40</ref><ref name=Lsp16>''Luthien (scenario pack)'', p. 16</ref>
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| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Narimasa Asano]]||3029 - [[3052]]<ref name=20YU40>''20 Year Update'', p. 40</ref><ref name=Lsp16>''Luthien'', p. 16</ref>
 
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Hohiro Kurita (30th c.)|Hohiro Kurita]]||[[3056]] - [[3059]]<ref name=FMDC76>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 76, "Unit Profile"</ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Hohiro Kurita (30th c.)|Hohiro Kurita]]||[[3056]] - [[3059]]<ref name=FMDC76>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 76: "Unit Profile"</ref>
 
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Shih Chou]]||[[3067]] - [[3068]]<ref name=JTPL-6/><ref name=EotB-12>''Eye of the Beholder'', p. 12</ref>
 
| ''Tai-sa''||[[Shih Chou]]||[[3067]] - [[3068]]<ref name=JTPL-6/><ref name=EotB-12>''Eye of the Beholder'', p. 12</ref>
 
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Hachirou Ito]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p50>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 50, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Hachirou Ito]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p50>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 50: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Diablo Reed]]||[[3141]]<ref name=er3145p48>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 48</ref>
 
| ''Tai-sa''||[[Diablo Reed]]||[[3141]]<ref name=er3145p48>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 48</ref>
 
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Willard Graves]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p64>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 64, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Willard Graves]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p64>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 64: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
 
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The 1st Genyosha is trained in similar tactics to those of the Kell Hounds, including mobile warfare.<ref name=FMDC76/>  
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The 1st Genyosha is trained in similar tactics to those of the Kell Hounds, including mobile warfare.<ref name=FMDC76/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3028 to 3029===
 
===3028 to 3029===
'''Genyosha''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]/Elite) <ref name=NAIS2-108/>
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'''Genyosha''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]/Elite)<ref name=NAIS2-108/>
 
* CO/1st Battalion: ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]'' Yorinaga Kurita
 
* CO/1st Battalion: ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]'' Yorinaga Kurita
  
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
''' 1st Genyosha''' (Regiment/Elite/Questionable)<ref name = HWo3039p139/>
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''' 1st Genyosha''' (Regiment/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=HWo3039p139/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Shitara]]. <ref name = HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139 </ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Shitara]].<ref name=HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref>
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
'''1st Genyosha''' ([[Regiment]]/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=20yup40>''20-Year Update'', p. 40</ref>  
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'''1st Genyosha''' ([[Regiment]]/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=20yup40>''20 Year Update'', p. 40</ref>
:*CO: ''Tai-sa'' Narimasa Asano <ref name=20yup40/>
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:*CO: ''Tai-sa'' Narimasa Asano<ref name=20yup40/>
  
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Shitara]]. <ref name=20yup40/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Shitara]].<ref name=20yup40/>
  
 
===3052===
 
===3052===
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===3054===
 
===3054===
'''1st Genyosha''' ([[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p.28</ref>
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'''1st Genyosha''' ([[Regiment]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28</ref>
 
:*CO: ''Tai-sa'' Narimasa Asano
 
:*CO: ''Tai-sa'' Narimasa Asano
  
 
===3059 to 3067===
 
===3059 to 3067===
'''1st Genyosha''' (BattleMech Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMDC76/><ref name=FMUp119>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 119, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>  
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'''1st Genyosha''' (BattleMech Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMDC76/><ref name=FMUp119>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 119: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
 
:* CO/1st Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Hohiro Kurita II
 
:* CO/1st Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Hohiro Kurita II
 
:** XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Shiro Cavanaugh
 
:** XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Shiro Cavanaugh
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:* 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' [[Jaqueline Tokawa]]
 
:* 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' [[Jaqueline Tokawa]]
  
'''1st Genyosha Aerospace''' (Expanded [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMDC76/><ref name=FMUp119/>  
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'''1st Genyosha Aerospace''' (Expanded [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMDC76/><ref name=FMUp119/>
:* Wing Commander (3059): ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Daniel Evans  
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:* Wing Commander (3059): ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Daniel Evans
 
:* Wing Commander (3067): ''Sho-sa'' Wayne DeMarcos
 
:* Wing Commander (3067): ''Sho-sa'' Wayne DeMarcos
  
'''1st Genyosha Armor''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMDC76/><ref name=FMUp119/>  
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'''1st Genyosha Armor''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMDC76/><ref name=FMUp119/>
 
:* Armor Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Shih Chou
 
:* Armor Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Shih Chou
  
'''1st Genyosha Infantry''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC76/><ref name=FMUp119/>
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'''1st Genyosha Infantry''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC76/><ref name=FMUp119/>
 
:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Brent Patterson
 
:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Brent Patterson
  
 
===3074===
 
===3074===
 
'''1st Genyosha''' (2 Reinforced BattleMech [[Company|Companies]])<ref name=JTPL-6/>
 
'''1st Genyosha''' (2 Reinforced BattleMech [[Company|Companies]])<ref name=JTPL-6/>
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===3079===
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'''First Genyosha ''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="frdcms12">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 12</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Luthien]].<ref name="frdcms12"/>
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
 
'''1st Genyosha''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p50/>
 
'''1st Genyosha''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p50/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Hachirou Ito
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Hachirou Ito]]
  
'''1st Genyosha Aerospace''' ([[Wing]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p50/>  
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'''1st Genyosha Aerospace''' ([[Wing]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p50/>
:* CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' Ryoichi Ito
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:* CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' [[Ryoichi Ito]]
  
'''1st Genyosha Armor''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p50/>  
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'''1st Genyosha Armor''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p50/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Emi Akiyama
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Emi Akiyama]]
  
'''1st Genyosha Infantry''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p50/>  
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'''1st Genyosha Infantry''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p50/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Nobuyuki Fujimoto
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Nobuyuki Fujimoto]]
  
 
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===3145===
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Willard Graves
 
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Willard Graves
  
'''1st Genyosha Aerospace''' (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p64/>  
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'''1st Genyosha Aerospace''' (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
:* CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Ines Goff
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:* CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' [[Ines Goff]]
  
'''1st Genyosha Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>  
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'''1st Genyosha Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Fritz Mullins
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Fritz Mullins]]
  
'''1st Genyosha Infantry''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>  
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'''1st Genyosha Infantry''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Odessa Sato
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Odessa Sato]]
  
 
==Rules==
 
==Rules==
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'''Dark Age''': In [[3145]], the First Genyosha can use the [[Banking the Initiative]] and [[Forcing the Initiative]] special abilities.<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 164</ref>
 
'''Dark Age''': In [[3145]], the First Genyosha can use the [[Banking the Initiative]] and [[Forcing the Initiative]] special abilities.<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 164</ref>
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'''Alpha Strike''': In [[3052]] the First Genyosha can use the [[Forcing the Initiative]] and [[Sharp Shooters]] Special Piloting Ability.<ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 48</ref>
 
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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<references/>
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[20 Year Update]]''
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*''[[Eye of the Beholder]] (Battlecorps fiction)
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
*''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]''
*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Era Report: 3145]]''
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Eye of the Beholder]]'' (BattleCorps fiction)
*''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
*''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''  
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
*''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
*''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
*''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
*''[[Warrior: Coupé]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
*''[[Warrior: En Garde]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
*''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel)
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*''[[Era Report: 3145]]''
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Genyosha, 01st]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Genyosha, 01st]]

Latest revision as of 19:49, 10 December 2023

Brigade Insignia of the Genyosha
1st Genyosha
Formed 3027
Nickname "Legacy of Yorinaga"
Affiliation Draconis Combine
Parent Command Genyosha

The First Genyosha is an elite heavy BattleMech regiment in the service of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery.[1]

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

The Battle for the Silver Eagle[edit]

The unit was formed in 3027 by the personal order of Coordinator Takashi Kurita. The unit was led by Yorinaga Kurita. He was instructed to handpick and train 50 of the best warriors from any unit in the Combine. He would be their teacher and commander. From there, his men would train 50 more warriors. The Coordinator told Yorinaga these men would form the core of his new command, the Genyosha or the Black Ocean.[2] Picked from the best House Kurita soldiers.[3] Its original mission was the destruction of the mercenary Kell Hounds, whom Yorinaga felt had robbed him of his honor. The unit was based on the world of Nashira, where it started to train members according to Yorinaga Kurita's standards. The Genyosha was up to battalion strength by the time it was considered operational to conduct missions for the Dragon.[4]

The unit first saw action on an asteroid in the Styx star system. They were to retrieve the Archon-Designate Melissa Steiner, who had been kidnapped by the Heimdall terrorist group. The Genyosha was to back up an elite ISF commando team sent from Dieron to assist in the capture.[5] However, once they arrived in the Styx system, they discovered that the ISF raid had failed. Worse, Yorinaga's rivals, the Kell Hounds, were attempting to rescue the hostages. The two forces clashed with the climax of the battle being the fight between Yorinaga and the Kell Hound leader Lt. Colonel Patrick Kell. Their heated engagement resulted in Kell being shot down. However, Yorinaga's victory was short-lived. Kell Hound Lieutenant Dan Allard, crashed his Valkyrie into Yorinaga's Warhammer and rendered it disabled. This turn of events resulted in the escape of the Archon-Designate, the hostages and the Hounds from Kurita space.[6] After Lord Kurita was shot down, the Genyosha withdrew to their DropShips and left the system in defeat.

Fourth Succession War[edit]

Lord Yorinaga now dedicated Genyosha to confronting Colonel Morgan Kell. In the months after the Silver Eagle Incident, he added and trained more troops to raise the Genyosha to full regimental strength. Mixing various Combine ethnic groups like Rasalhagians, Azami, and other warriors to do so.[7]

When the Fourth Succession War broke out in late August 3028, the Genyosha deployed from its base on Nashira to hunt the Hounds. They had received word of the Kell Hounds being on the Davion held world of Northwind. They discovered the world had already been invaded by Tai-sho Palmer Conti and his 5th Sword of Light in January of 3029. The Sworders and its supporting unit, the 36th Dieron Regulars had destroyed a main line unit there, but were being overrun by Davion mercenaries forces. The Genyosha landed on planet and pushed the invaders back from the 5th's Headquarters and seriously mauled the mercenaries, including Team Banzai.[8] The Genyosha do not find Morgan Kell though, but the newly installed Kell Hound third 'Mech battalion, Bradley's Bravos, who are considered fakes.

Days later, the Northwind Highlanders arrived to reinforce the beleaguered defenders and push the Combine forces off world. They arrived back on Nashira in April, to investigate the reported destruction of their base by the Kell Hounds. Here Yorinaga Kurita is able make out that the ruins are actually a map indicating where the two units should fight next.[9] He determines they must reach the Lyran world of Ryde by June. They arrive only to discover that the Hounds had not arrived, a raid on the world of Lyons had delayed them. Yorinaga Kurita has his son Chu-sa Akira Brahe send a holovid to the Hounds on where to meet next: Nusakan.

The Genyosha goes to Moore, where its leaders meet with Prince Theodore Kurita who pushes for a new offensive into the vulnerable Lyran region of Skye. The Genyosha was to lure the region's only remaining potential defenders, the Kell Hounds, away to their duel on Nusakan, far from the Isle of Skye. The Genyosha assisted Prince Theodore's efforts to secure an advance base on Dromini VI. Afterwards, they left the planet, passing an inbound Lyran raiding force on 15th of September.[10]

On the 24th October, the unit finally catches up with the Hounds. They came to find they had been engaged in a battle with the 5th Sword of Light for the last twenty hours, whose commander came to steal Yorinaga Kurita's victory.[11] The Genyosha arrived at a desert battlefield where they found 'Mechs of the 5th Sword and some of the Kell Hound's strung along the ground. A make-shift area had been made in part of the battlefield where the 5th's commander Conti fought 3rd Battalion commander Scott Bradley who tried to avenge his loss to Conti on Northwind.

After Conti's defeat, Yorinaga Kurita and Morgan Kell finally dueled in the make-shift arena, fighting in the form of a bushido samurai duel. The two fought unlike anyone had ever seen, resulting in Yorinaga's defeat with Morgan Kell bowing his Archer to Yorinaga.

The Genyosha staff witnessed their beloved leader's seppuku ceremony with the Hounds and the 5th Sword survivors also in attendance. After the ceremonial suicide the Rasalhagian Genyosha members left the Genyosha following the lead of Yorinaga's son Akira to join the Kell Hounds. Chu-sa Narimasa Asano took command of the Genyosha and departed the planet.

Ronin War[edit]


War of 3039[edit]


Clan Invasion[edit]


Operation Bulldog[edit]

Deployed in 3059 during Operation Bulldog, the unit was part of the newly formed SLDF Task Force that destroyed Clan Smoke Jaguar's units on Kiamba alongside the Com Guard 11th Division, the Davion AFFC's 1st Kestrel Grenadiers and the Free Rasalhague Republic's 3rd Drakøns. Caught off-guard due to the efforts of Operation Bird Dog, the commander of the 362nd reacted too late to deploy his aerospace fighters and the SLDF task force landed without incident. Facing overwhelming odds, the 362nd was easily destroyed, with the coalition forces suffering only minimal losses.[12][13]

Traveling to the recaptured world of Yamarovka during the second wave, the 1st Genyosha formed part of Victor Steiner-Davion's "Dream Team" to capture the important target of Schuyler during the third wave.[14] The 1st Genyosha journeyed with Victor Steiner-Davion's task force to Huntress and ultimately the Clan homeworld of Strana Mechty in 3060. There, Tai-sa Hohiro Kurita led the command company as part of the Great Refusal trial against the Clan Invasion. The Genyosha fought Clan Blood Spirit's Blood Guard Keshik, defeating them and their khan.[citation needed]

Dominion War[edit]

In 3062, units of the Alshain Avengers were the trigger of the Combine-Ghost Bear War. During the first offensive, the 1st Genyosha relieved the 4th Pesht Regulars on Kiamba. The unit fought and inflicted severe damage to Ghost Bear's forces later in that year.[citation needed]

Federated Suns Incursion[edit]


Jihad[edit]

Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)[edit]

See also: Battle of Luthien (3067)

In February 3068, the 1st Genyosha was augmented by an understrength battalion of surviving members of the Fourteenth Sun Zhang Cadre on Luthien. Commanded by their executive officer, Tai-sa Shih Chou, as their commanding officer, Hohiro Kurita, was stranded on Tharkad, the unit survived the Luthien campaign with the strength of only two reinforced companies. The shattered remnants of the Otomo and Izanagi Warriors operated under the direction of the First, and Sorenson's Sabres, a mercenary unit contracted under the 1st Genyosha's command, was used as a flanking and reserve force in some of the larger engagements; they left the planet in 3071.[1]

On 18 July 3069, the 2nd Sword of Light, along with the 6th Benjamin Regulars and 40th Dieron Regulars, moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the LAW City ruins on Guthry Island. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the 1st Genyosha levied heavy casualties on the 6th, scoring a victory for the Loyalists.[15]

On March 14th 3074, the Word of Blake ROM had leaked information regarding the presence of Buda Weapons Chief Researcher Hideoshi Yamika and his prototype Large X-Pulse Laser to the Kokuryu-kai as a means of wearing down Loyalist defenders in Skytower City. The resulting battle ended with Yamika and his prototypes being hustled aboard a Blakist DropShip.[16]

Republic Era[edit]

After the liberation of Terra and the end of the Jihad the First Genyosha kept the six remaining recruits from the Fourteenth Sun Zhang. Those officers have developed a training program to evaluate the replacements submitted to the regiment. The First Genyosha remained on Luthien as the former capital world's garrison.[17]

For the next six years, the First Genyosha rebuilt. Though they had only four lances after Terra and had lost some personnel to transfers, by 3085 they had quadrupled their numbers. In order to bring their new recruits some field experience, the First Battalion requested a transfer off of Luthien. Since the Second Battalion was nearly at full strength, this request was granted. The First Battalion took up station on Marlowe's Rift, and the battalion found itself initiating raids into the Federated Suns as well as responding to AFFS raids.[18]

Dark Age[edit]

When the Draconis Combine invaded the Republic of the Sphere and recaptured most of the Dieron Military District worlds it had given up years before, the First Genyosha led the way. They took Al Na'ir, Chichibu, and Ashio quickly. In 3141 they were recalled to the Combine in order to smash the rebellious Nova Cats. They struck Algedi and Benjamin before going silent and landing on Irece and destroying the Cats.[19]

Though hoping to join the invasion of the Federated Suns, the First had been assigned to the Rasalhague Dominion border. Once the invasion has reached an end of sorts, the First expects to lead the liberation of the former Vega Prefecture worlds annexed by the Dominion.[20]

During Operation TIAMAT in 3149, the First Genyosha successfully conquered Deneb Kaitos in conjunction with the Sixteenth Sun Zhang Cadre.[21]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 1st Genyosha
Lord Yorinaga Kurita 3027 - 3029[22][23][citation needed]
Tai-sa Narimasa Asano 3029 - 3052[24][25]
Tai-sa Hohiro Kurita 3056 - 3059[26]
Tai-sa Shih Chou 3067 - 3068[1][27]
Tai-sa Hachirou Ito 3085[28]
Tai-sa Diablo Reed 3141[19]
Tai-sa Willard Graves 3145[29]

Tactics[edit]

The 1st Genyosha is trained in similar tactics to those of the Kell Hounds, including mobile warfare.[26]

Composition History[edit]

3028 to 3029[edit]

Genyosha (BattleMech Regiment/Elite)[22]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sho Yorinaga Kurita

3040[edit]

1st Genyosha (Regiment/Elite/Questionable)[30]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Shitara.[30]

3050[edit]

1st Genyosha (Regiment/Elite/Questionable)[31]

  • CO: Tai-sa Narimasa Asano[31]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Shitara.[31]

3052[edit]

1st Genyosha (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[25]

3054[edit]

1st Genyosha (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[32]

  • CO: Tai-sa Narimasa Asano

3059 to 3067[edit]

1st Genyosha (BattleMech Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[26][33]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Hohiro Kurita II
  • 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Takasuima Nerii
  • 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Jaqueline Tokawa

1st Genyosha Aerospace (Expanded Wing/Elite/Fanatical)[26][33]

  • Wing Commander (3059): Sho-sa Daniel Evans
  • Wing Commander (3067): Sho-sa Wayne DeMarcos

1st Genyosha Armor (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[26][33]

  • Armor Commander: Tai-sa Shih Chou

1st Genyosha Infantry (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[26][33]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Brent Patterson

3074[edit]

1st Genyosha (2 Reinforced BattleMech Companies)[1]

3079[edit]

First Genyosha (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[34]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Luthien.[34]

3085[edit]

1st Genyosha (Elite/Fanatical)[28]

1st Genyosha Aerospace (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[28]

1st Genyosha Armor (Elite/Reliable)[28]

1st Genyosha Infantry (Elite/Fanatical)[28]

3145[edit]

1st Genyosha (Elite/Reliable)[29]

  • CO: Tai-sa Willard Graves

1st Genyosha Aerospace (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)[29]

1st Genyosha Armor (Veteran/Reliable)[29]

1st Genyosha Infantry (Elite/Reliable)[29]

Rules[edit]

Game Rules[edit]

Luthien Campaign (Jihad): The 1st Genyosha received a bonus initiative for each enemy element destroyed in the previous turn, with a negative initiative for each unit element destroyed.[1]

Dark Age: In 3145, the First Genyosha can use the Banking the Initiative and Forcing the Initiative special abilities.[35]

Alpha Strike: In 3052 the First Genyosha can use the Forcing the Initiative and Sharp Shooters Special Piloting Ability.[36]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 6: "1st Genyosha"
  2. Warrior: En Garde, p. 104
  3. Warrior: En Garde, p. 104: message to Yorinaga from Takashi
  4. Warrior: En Garde, p. 246: Clovis Holstein observes another JumpShip with a single Overlord class DropShip, which are limited to carrying up to a battalion of 'Mechs
  5. Warrior: En Garde, p. 238: Coordinator Takashi Kurita orders ISF director Subhash Indrahar to send his ISF agents in and call in the Genyosha to assist in the capture
  6. Warrior: En Garde, pp. 312–318
  7. Warrior: Riposte, p. 59
  8. Warrior: Riposte, p. 238
  9. Warrior: Coupé, pp. 58–60
  10. Warrior: Coupé, p. 271: Theodore Kurita tells the captured Frederick Steiner that he wished that the Genyosha had gotten a chance to fight Steiner's unit in battle, but he had just missed them leaving the system
  11. Warrior: Coupé, p. 291
  12. The Dragon Roars, pp. 10, 15
  13. Field Manual: Updates, p. 110: "1st Genyosha"
  14. The Dragon Roars, p. 50
  15. Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, pp. 8–9: "Bullet In the Blue Sky"
  16. Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, pp. 10–11: "Light Machine"
  17. Field Report: DCMS, p. 12
  18. Field Manual: 3085, p. 43
  19. 19.0 19.1 Era Report: 3145, p. 48
  20. Field Manual: 3145, p. 56: "First Genyosha"
  21. Shattered Fortress, p. 72
  22. 22.0 22.1 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 108
  23. Warrior: Coupé, p. ??
  24. 20 Year Update, p. 40
  25. 25.0 25.1 Luthien, p. 16
  26. 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 26.4 26.5 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 76: "Unit Profile"
  27. Eye of the Beholder, p. 12
  28. 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 50: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
  29. 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 64: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"
  30. 30.0 30.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139
  31. 31.0 31.1 31.2 20 Year Update, p. 40
  32. Objective Raids, p. 28
  33. 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 119: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"
  34. 34.0 34.1 Field Report: DCMS, p. 12
  35. Era Report: 3145, p. 164
  36. Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 48

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