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| − | + | Representing the Pillar of Steel, or the military, in Combine society, the '''2nd Sword of Light''' was one of the most prestigious unit in the [[DCMS]]. The elite Second has taken part in some of the most notable Combine military actions, but also have been involved in some of their darkest moments including the [[Kentares Massacre]] and an attempted coup against the [[Coordinator]] that led to the unit being disbanded. | |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | In [[2475]] the first use of BattleMech's by the [[Draconis Combine]] against another BattleMech force was a failure of spectacular proportions, after this defeat the Second were issued with the Combine's first "Modern" BattleMech the ''[[Von Rohrs (BattleMech)|Von Rohrs]]'' and assigned to the command of Colonel [["Ibis" Von Rohrs]]. | ||
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| + | In the second decade of the 30th century, the Second, along with the [[20th Dieron Regulars]] and [[4th Proserpina Hussars]], headed an massive multi-regiment assault on the [[Tamar Pact]] under the overall command of General Tugima Travison.<ref name=HK1>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', pg. 81</ref> | ||
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| + | As a young officer, future Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]] rose to fame in the Second with his leadership and battlefield prowess, inspiring the already elite unit to even greater heights. Takashi eventually rose to command the regiment's heavy assault battalion prior to his promotion to the [[Otomo]] in [[3000]]. <ref name=HK2>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', pg. 87</ref> | ||
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| + | The Second was one of the more notable units to take part in the Third Battle of [[Mallory's World]] in [[3013]], eventually being driven back, but not before the death of [[First Prince]] [[Ian Davion]]. <ref name=HK3>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', pg. 89</ref> Upon learning that Prince [[Hanse Davion]] was pinned down during his attempted escape from [[Halstead Station]], Takashi personally led the Second in an attempt to capture or kill his honored foe. <ref name=HK4>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', pg. 90</ref> | ||
| − | + | The Second under the command of [[Tai-sa]] [[Li Sak To]] helped launch the [[Luthien]] coup in [[3067]], this led to all the traitors being executed without trial and the '''Second Sword of Light Regiment''' being permanently disbanded in early [[3075]]. | |
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | As of [[3025]], the Second's CO was General Goshi Tengwan. <ref name=HK5>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', pg. 137</ref> | |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Homeworld [[Buckminster]] | Homeworld [[Buckminster]] | ||
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| + | All Sword of Light regiments use a flat red paint scheme in the field and on parade. The 2nd Sword of Light us a steel colored Kurita crest to denote their regiment. | ||
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| + | Per FM:Draconis Combine, page 83. | ||
| + | Other references: | ||
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| + | The crest of House Kurita is painted on each BattleMech's left shoulder, with the color of the dragon changing for each regiment. The symbol of the regimental division, a blazing sword, appears on every 'Mech's back and on the front of the right leg. | ||
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| + | The Second sports a steel-gray dragon in its House Kurita crest. In addition to the House Kurita crest, the Second Battalion of the Second Sword of Light wears the flag of Kentares IV on its 'Mechs. Ever since the Second Battalion's participation in the long-ago Kentares Massacre, its MechWarriors have painted the flag of Kentares IV on the back upper-right torso of their BattleMechs as a reminder of their predecessors' willingness to sacrifice their own honor in service to House Kurita and the Draconis Combine. | ||
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| + | Per FM: Draconis Combine, pages 83 and 85. | ||
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==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Revision as of 21:56, 5 March 2009
Representing the Pillar of Steel, or the military, in Combine society, the 2nd Sword of Light was one of the most prestigious unit in the DCMS. The elite Second has taken part in some of the most notable Combine military actions, but also have been involved in some of their darkest moments including the Kentares Massacre and an attempted coup against the Coordinator that led to the unit being disbanded.
History
In 2475 the first use of BattleMech's by the Draconis Combine against another BattleMech force was a failure of spectacular proportions, after this defeat the Second were issued with the Combine's first "Modern" BattleMech the Von Rohrs and assigned to the command of Colonel "Ibis" Von Rohrs.
In the second decade of the 30th century, the Second, along with the 20th Dieron Regulars and 4th Proserpina Hussars, headed an massive multi-regiment assault on the Tamar Pact under the overall command of General Tugima Travison.[1]
As a young officer, future Coordinator Takashi Kurita rose to fame in the Second with his leadership and battlefield prowess, inspiring the already elite unit to even greater heights. Takashi eventually rose to command the regiment's heavy assault battalion prior to his promotion to the Otomo in 3000. [2]
The Second was one of the more notable units to take part in the Third Battle of Mallory's World in 3013, eventually being driven back, but not before the death of First Prince Ian Davion. [3] Upon learning that Prince Hanse Davion was pinned down during his attempted escape from Halstead Station, Takashi personally led the Second in an attempt to capture or kill his honored foe. [4]
The Second under the command of Tai-sa Li Sak To helped launch the Luthien coup in 3067, this led to all the traitors being executed without trial and the Second Sword of Light Regiment being permanently disbanded in early 3075.
Officers
As of 3025, the Second's CO was General Goshi Tengwan. [5]
Tactics
The Steel Dragon prefers open set actions.
Composition
This regiment is composed of one light battalion, two heavy battalions, and one assault battalion, and has twice the usual number of AeroSpace Fighters.
3058
'Mech
- 2nd Sword of Light (Expanded Regiment)
Aerospace
- 43rd Aerospace: Striking Serpents (Two Wings)
Armor
- 3rd Luthien Guard: The Stormwalkers (Regiment)
Infantry
- 71st Mechanized (Regiment)
Notes
Homeworld Buckminster
2nd Sword of Light: The Steel Dragon
All Sword of Light regiments use a flat red paint scheme in the field and on parade. The 2nd Sword of Light us a steel colored Kurita crest to denote their regiment.
Per FM:Draconis Combine, page 83. Other references: none The crest of House Kurita is painted on each BattleMech's left shoulder, with the color of the dragon changing for each regiment. The symbol of the regimental division, a blazing sword, appears on every 'Mech's back and on the front of the right leg.
The Second sports a steel-gray dragon in its House Kurita crest. In addition to the House Kurita crest, the Second Battalion of the Second Sword of Light wears the flag of Kentares IV on its 'Mechs. Ever since the Second Battalion's participation in the long-ago Kentares Massacre, its MechWarriors have painted the flag of Kentares IV on the back upper-right torso of their BattleMechs as a reminder of their predecessors' willingness to sacrifice their own honor in service to House Kurita and the Draconis Combine.
Per FM: Draconis Combine, pages 83 and 85.