3rd Luthien Guards
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Template:InfoBoxStateUnit The Stormwalkers were a armored "Tank" regiment, which serves as supporting/complimentry military regiment to 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.
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Unit History
Pre-Jihad
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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 samurai 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 / samurai 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 samurai forces permanently, thus dissolving the formation all together.
Officers
- As of 3059 the units commanding officer was Tai-sa Sato Moyagi.
- As of 3067 the units commanding officer was Tai-sa Henri Wabanu[3].
Tactics
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Composition History
3059
- 3rd Luthien Guard: The Stormwalkers (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)
- The unit provide the rest of the 2nd Light with all support assets.
- 24 heavy and 12 light tanks are the main strinking force outfitted with attachable weapon pod.
3062
- 3rd Luthien Guard: The Stormwalkers (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)
It should be noted, that vehicles included scout, artillery, and Omni-based vehicles to allow flexiablity and use of captured clan weaponry.[4]
- two Heavy Armored/Tank Companies
- one Light Armored/Tank Company
3067
- 3rd Luthien Guard: The Stormwalkers (2 Armor Battalions/Elite/Fanatical)
References
- ↑ Jihad Turing Points: Luthien page 8 - Scenario "Traitor's Kiss" - 3rd Luthien Guards noted for their actions
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 8 - scenario "TRAITOR’S KISS" - several members unit bought time for others to retreated.
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, pp. 6-7
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 85 - 3rd Luthien Guards - Mentioned Omni-based equipment usage to take advange of capture Clan tech.