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| − | On New Years Day in 3068, the unit fought against ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' influenced elements of the [[2nd Sword of Light|Second Sword of Light]] and its mercenary support unit ''[[Sathen's Snipers]]'' for control of the Imperial Palace. Fighting with place defenders, such as the [[Otomo]] and [[Izanagi Warriors]], the unit failed hold the palace. They were however able to provide cover to its fellow loyalist samauri troops during fighting withdrawal from the palace. Several members of the Guards noted for their efforts in this action.<ref>''Jihad Turing Points: Luthien'' page 8 - Scenario "Traitor's Kiss" - 3rd Luthien Guards noted for their </ref> The unit aligned itself to serve the loyalist/samuari to Coordinator verse major of its parent formation's ''Kokuryu-kai'' influence ways.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'' page 8 - scenario "TRAITOR’S KISS" - | + | On New Years Day in 3068, the unit fought against ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' influenced elements of the [[2nd Sword of Light|Second Sword of Light]] and its mercenary support unit ''[[Sathen's Snipers]]'' for control of the Imperial Palace. Fighting with place defenders, such as the [[Otomo]] and [[Izanagi Warriors]], the unit failed hold the palace. They were however able to provide cover to its fellow loyalist samauri troops during fighting withdrawal from the palace. Several members of the Guards noted for their efforts in this action.<ref>''Jihad Turing Points: Luthien'' page 8 - Scenario "Traitor's Kiss" - 3rd Luthien Guards noted for their actions</ref> The unit aligned itself to serve the loyalist/samuari to Coordinator verse major of its parent formation's ''Kokuryu-kai'' influence ways.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'' page 8 - scenario "TRAITOR’S KISS" - several members unit bought time for others to retreated.</ref> |
It unclear if the ''Guards'' survivors were absorbed into 1st Genyosha and other loyal samuari forces permanently, thus disolving the formation all together. | It unclear if the ''Guards'' survivors were absorbed into 1st Genyosha and other loyal samuari forces permanently, thus disolving the formation all together. | ||
Revision as of 07:52, 29 October 2009
Contents
Unit Brief
The Guards are a armored "Tank" regiment, which serves as supporting/complimentry military regiment for the Draconis Combine's 2nd Sword of Light Regiment. The unit consisted of wide array of differient frontline combat vehicles, scout assets and artillery and other support vehicles.
Unit History
Pre-Jihad
Jihad & the Battle for Luthien
On New Years Day in 3068, the unit fought against Kokuryu-kai influenced elements of the Second Sword of Light and its mercenary support unit Sathen's Snipers for control of the Imperial Palace. Fighting with place defenders, such as the Otomo and Izanagi Warriors, the unit failed hold the palace. They were however able to provide cover to its fellow loyalist samauri troops during fighting withdrawal from the palace. Several members of the Guards noted for their efforts in this action.[1] The unit aligned itself to serve the loyalist/samuari to Coordinator verse major of its parent formation's Kokuryu-kai influence ways.[2]
It unclear if the Guards survivors were absorbed into 1st Genyosha and other loyal samuari forces permanently, thus disolving the formation all together.
Officers
As of 3058 the commanding officer of the third was Tai-sa Sato Moyagi.
Tactics
Composition
3062
It should be noted, that vehicles included scout, artillery, and Omni-based vehicles to allow flexiablity and use of captured clan weaponry.[3]
- two Heavy Armored/Tank Companies
- one Light Armored/Tank Company
Organization
| Attached to the 2nd Sword of Light | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3rd Luthien Guards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1st Battalion HQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supply Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1st Company | 2nd Company | 3rd Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Light) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Light) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Light) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2nd Battalion HQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supply Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1st Company | 2nd Company | 3rd Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Light) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Light) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Light) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3rd Battalion HQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supply Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1st Company | 2nd Company | 3rd Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Light) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Light) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Heavy) | Armor Lance (Light) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bibliography
Reference
- ↑ Jihad Turing Points: Luthien page 8 - Scenario "Traitor's Kiss" - 3rd Luthien Guards noted for their actions
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien page 8 - scenario "TRAITOR’S KISS" - several members unit bought time for others to retreated.
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine page 85 - 3rd Luthien Guards - Mentioned Omni-based equipment usage to take advange of capture Clan tech.