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===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
====Battle for Northwind==== | ====Battle for Northwind==== | ||
| − | As part of [[House Liao]] request for strikes being conducted in the ''Terrian Corridor'' of [[House Davion]] held space, ''Tai-Sho'' Palmer Conti lead the Fifth Sword with assistance of the [[36th Dieron Regulars]] to the world of [[Northwind]] in January, [[3029]].<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'' | + | As part of [[House Liao]] request for strikes being conducted in the ''Terrian Corridor'' of [[House Davion]] held space, ''Tai-Sho'' Palmer Conti lead the Fifth Sword with assistance of the [[36th Dieron Regulars]] to the world of [[Northwind]] in January, [[3029]].<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 291-292 - "FedSuns Minister of Intelligence [[Quintus Allard]] debriefs [[Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] of the Battle of Northwind".</ref> There 5th's commander had 36th Dieron to lure main garrison unit, [[5th Deneb Light Cavalry]] from their defensive positions. Once out position, the 5th Sword shattered the understrength Davion regiment. The Cavalry's mercenary support units counter attacked by attacking the 5th Sword's Headquarters. However, the arrival of ''Tai-Sho'' [[Yorinaga Kurita|Yorinaga Kurita's]] [[Genyosha]] regiments stopped the [[Kell Hounds]]' 3rd Battalion and [[Team Banzai]]. Genyosha efforts heavily damaged both mercenary units, forcing them to withdraw.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 283 - "Team Banzai 2nd command meets with 3rd Kell Hounds Battalion commander Scott Bradley tells him of actions of the Kurita forces".</ref> After repulsion of Davion mercenary units, reinforcements sent by Prince Hanse Davion arrive in form of entire brigade of [[Northwind Highlanders]]. |
| − | In the fighting with the Northwind Highlanders, the 5th Sword is able to seriously damage the [[1st Kearny Highlanders]], prior ''Tai-Sho'' Conti withdraw from the planet. Conti orders the 36th Dieron to cover withdraw of the 5th, resulting in heavy damage.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'' | + | In the fighting with the Northwind Highlanders, the 5th Sword is able to seriously damage the [[1st Kearny Highlanders]], prior ''Tai-Sho'' Conti withdraw from the planet. Conti orders the 36th Dieron to cover withdraw of the 5th, resulting in heavy damage.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 183 - "Theodore Kurita critizes Palmer Conti's efforts on Northwind, showing he could have conducted a counter-attack using canyons mazes near the battlefield".</ref> |
In August, the unit traveled to [[Moore]] where, some [[Dieron Military District|Dieron District]] commanders meet with ''Prince'' [[Theodore Kurita]]. Where he shows them semi-secret counter attack against Lyran front of the war. The units would stage on secretly captured Lyran world of [[Dromini VI]], where they would strike out from the planet into number of Skye worlds. However, Lyran Commonwealth sent the [[10th Lyran Guards]] to disrupt the operations. Though the attack was repulsed, Lyran [[LIC]] agents sabotaged majority of Lord Kurita's task force's JumpShips. | In August, the unit traveled to [[Moore]] where, some [[Dieron Military District|Dieron District]] commanders meet with ''Prince'' [[Theodore Kurita]]. Where he shows them semi-secret counter attack against Lyran front of the war. The units would stage on secretly captured Lyran world of [[Dromini VI]], where they would strike out from the planet into number of Skye worlds. However, Lyran Commonwealth sent the [[10th Lyran Guards]] to disrupt the operations. Though the attack was repulsed, Lyran [[LIC]] agents sabotaged majority of Lord Kurita's task force's JumpShips. | ||
====Battle on Nusakan==== | ====Battle on Nusakan==== | ||
| − | On October 23rd 3029, the Fifth Sword engaged the Kell Hound regiment on Nusakan. The 5th Sword's commander, ''Tai-Sho'' Conti, had attempted to steal the glory from Genyosha after Lyran's sneak attack on [[Dromini VI]].<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'' | + | On October 23rd 3029, the Fifth Sword engaged the Kell Hound regiment on Nusakan. The 5th Sword's commander, ''Tai-Sho'' Conti, had attempted to steal the glory from Genyosha after Lyran's sneak attack on [[Dromini VI]].<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 292 - "''[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Akira Braha]] discusses situation on Nusakan with his father ''Tai-sho'' Yorinaga Kurita".</ref> Fifth Sword fought a gruelling battle with the Kell Hounds, leaving many 'Mechs destroyed including Conti's own ''[[Banshee]]''.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 295-296 - "Conti battles and loses to avengeful Major Scott Bradley for events on Northwind".</ref> |
| − | Men of the Fifth cheered as Genyosha approached, urging them to attack Kell Hounds. However, they refused and threatened to destroy Fifth if interfered with battle between Yorinaga Kurita and Colonel [[Morgan Kell]].<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'' | + | Men of the Fifth cheered as Genyosha approached, urging them to attack Kell Hounds. However, they refused and threatened to destroy Fifth if interfered with battle between Yorinaga Kurita and Colonel [[Morgan Kell]].<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 294-296 - "Genyosha arrives at battle with Fifth Sword of Light and the Kell Hounds".</ref> Fifth Sword forces back off from the arena like battlefield and witness samurai duel. |
===Clan Invasion Era=== | ===Clan Invasion Era=== | ||
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====FedCom Civil War==== | ====FedCom Civil War==== | ||
| − | The 5th Sword was deployed in DCMS's reprisal against the Federated Suns incursion during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The unit attempted to claim the FedSun world of [[Cassias]] with [[Ryuken-go]], but poor coordination lead to Davions defenders maintaining control of the planet.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'' - Sword of Light brigade / 5th Sword Unit profile</ref> | + | The 5th Sword was deployed in DCMS's reprisal against the Federated Suns incursion during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The unit attempted to claim the FedSun world of [[Cassias]] with [[Ryuken-go]], but poor coordination lead to Davions defenders maintaining control of the planet.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p.?? - "Sword of Light brigade / 5th Sword Unit profile"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Unit Colors== | ==Unit Colors== | ||
| − | In 3025, the 'Mech forces were painted in Black & Gold..<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'' | + | In 3025, the 'Mech forces were painted in Black & Gold..<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 294 - "5th Sword's paint scheme witness by ''[[Cha-sa]]'' [[Akira Brahe]] as approaches the battle between Conti and Bradley".</ref> |
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
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The BattleCorps story [[Broken Blade]] by [[Steven Mohan Jr.]] has the ''Fifth'' attacking [[Hesperus II]] in [[2787]], nine years before the date found in other sources for the units formation in [[2796]]. | The BattleCorps story [[Broken Blade]] by [[Steven Mohan Jr.]] has the ''Fifth'' attacking [[Hesperus II]] in [[2787]], nine years before the date found in other sources for the units formation in [[2796]]. | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[MechWarrior, First Edition]]'' | *''[[MechWarrior, First Edition]]'' | ||
| − | * [[Gray Death Legion (scenario pack)]] | + | *''[[Gray Death Legion (scenario pack)]]'' |
*''[[House Kurita Sourcebook]]'' | *''[[House Kurita Sourcebook]]'' | ||
| − | * [[Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)]] | + | *''[[Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)]]'' |
| − | * [[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]] | + | *''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' |
| − | * [[Field Manual: Updates]] | + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel) | + | *''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel) |
| − | * ''[[Warrior: Coupé]]'' (novel) | + | *''[[Warrior: Coupé]]'' (novel) |
| − | * ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' (novel) | + | *''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' (novel) |
| − | * [[Broken Blade]] BattleCorps story | + | *''[[Broken Blade]]'' BattleCorps story |
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Sword of Light, 05th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Sword of Light, 05th]] | ||
Revision as of 06:22, 10 April 2010
This unit represents the Pillar of Gold, or government, with a regimental patch of a gold Kurita dragon.
History
Early Succession Wars
Formed on the order of Jinjiro Kurita to act as a fanatically loyal Household Guard to protect him from his political enemies. The Fifth served in this capacity for a number of years before being transferred first to the Sun Zhang Military Academy on New Samarkand and then onto front-line duty on the Davion border.
In 2787 the 5th Sword of Light participated in Operation Broken Blade.
Fourth Succession War
Battle for Northwind
As part of House Liao request for strikes being conducted in the Terrian Corridor of House Davion held space, Tai-Sho Palmer Conti lead the Fifth Sword with assistance of the 36th Dieron Regulars to the world of Northwind in January, 3029.[1] There 5th's commander had 36th Dieron to lure main garrison unit, 5th Deneb Light Cavalry from their defensive positions. Once out position, the 5th Sword shattered the understrength Davion regiment. The Cavalry's mercenary support units counter attacked by attacking the 5th Sword's Headquarters. However, the arrival of Tai-Sho Yorinaga Kurita's Genyosha regiments stopped the Kell Hounds' 3rd Battalion and Team Banzai. Genyosha efforts heavily damaged both mercenary units, forcing them to withdraw.[2] After repulsion of Davion mercenary units, reinforcements sent by Prince Hanse Davion arrive in form of entire brigade of Northwind Highlanders.
In the fighting with the Northwind Highlanders, the 5th Sword is able to seriously damage the 1st Kearny Highlanders, prior Tai-Sho Conti withdraw from the planet. Conti orders the 36th Dieron to cover withdraw of the 5th, resulting in heavy damage.[3]
In August, the unit traveled to Moore where, some Dieron District commanders meet with Prince Theodore Kurita. Where he shows them semi-secret counter attack against Lyran front of the war. The units would stage on secretly captured Lyran world of Dromini VI, where they would strike out from the planet into number of Skye worlds. However, Lyran Commonwealth sent the 10th Lyran Guards to disrupt the operations. Though the attack was repulsed, Lyran LIC agents sabotaged majority of Lord Kurita's task force's JumpShips.
Battle on Nusakan
On October 23rd 3029, the Fifth Sword engaged the Kell Hound regiment on Nusakan. The 5th Sword's commander, Tai-Sho Conti, had attempted to steal the glory from Genyosha after Lyran's sneak attack on Dromini VI.[4] Fifth Sword fought a gruelling battle with the Kell Hounds, leaving many 'Mechs destroyed including Conti's own Banshee.[5]
Men of the Fifth cheered as Genyosha approached, urging them to attack Kell Hounds. However, they refused and threatened to destroy Fifth if interfered with battle between Yorinaga Kurita and Colonel Morgan Kell.[6] Fifth Sword forces back off from the arena like battlefield and witness samurai duel.
Clan Invasion Era
In 3059, the 5th Sword participated with liberation of Port Arthur from Smoke Jaguars during Operation Bulldog. After the liberation, the unit remained on world a garrison until the Operation officially ended.
Combine-Dominion War & FedCom Civil War
Combine-Dominion War
After the Bulldog, the unit had since then transferred to Baruun Urt, where help defend the Galedon District. It was stationed there until the break out of the Ghost Bear War in 3062. The 5th Sword was sent to support the 17th Galedon Regulars, but arrived too late. It was able inflict heavy damage against Ghost Bear units there in form of revenge for the fall Regulars.
FedCom Civil War
The 5th Sword was deployed in DCMS's reprisal against the Federated Suns incursion during the FedCom Civil War. The unit attempted to claim the FedSun world of Cassias with Ryuken-go, but poor coordination lead to Davions defenders maintaining control of the planet.[7]
Officers
- As of 3025, the commanding officer of the unit was Tai-Sho Palmer Conti.
- As of 3067, the commanding officer of the unit was Tai-Sa Hohiro Tastuma.
Tactics
Unit re-organization in 3011 left the unit without specialization as of 3025.
Unit Colors
In 3025, the 'Mech forces were painted in Black & Gold..[8]
Organization
The 5th is composed of one light battalion, one medium battalion, and two heavy battalions, all suited to its specially of city fighting.
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Notes
The BattleCorps story Broken Blade by Steven Mohan Jr. has the Fifth attacking Hesperus II in 2787, nine years before the date found in other sources for the units formation in 2796.
Reference
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte, pp. 291-292 - "FedSuns Minister of Intelligence Quintus Allard debriefs Prince Hanse Davion of the Battle of Northwind".
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte, p. 283 - "Team Banzai 2nd command meets with 3rd Kell Hounds Battalion commander Scott Bradley tells him of actions of the Kurita forces".
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé, p. 183 - "Theodore Kurita critizes Palmer Conti's efforts on Northwind, showing he could have conducted a counter-attack using canyons mazes near the battlefield".
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé, p. 292 - "Chu-sa Akira Braha discusses situation on Nusakan with his father Tai-sho Yorinaga Kurita".
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé, pp. 295-296 - "Conti battles and loses to avengeful Major Scott Bradley for events on Northwind".
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé, pp. 294-296 - "Genyosha arrives at battle with Fifth Sword of Light and the Kell Hounds".
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p.?? - "Sword of Light brigade / 5th Sword Unit profile"
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé, p. 294 - "5th Sword's paint scheme witness by Cha-sa Akira Brahe as approaches the battle between Conti and Bradley".
- ↑ The Kell Hounds, p 54