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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Formed on the order of [[Jinjiro Kurita]] to act as a fanatically loyal Household Guard to protect him from his political enemies. The ''' | + | ===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]]. | In [[2787]] the '''5th Sword of Light''' participated in [[Operation Broken Blade]]. | ||
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| + | ===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 5th Sword with assistence of the [[36th Dieron Regulars]] to the world of [[Northwind]] in January, [[3029]].<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'' page 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 & [[Team Banzai]]. Genyosha efforts heavily damaged both mercenary units, forcing them to withdraw.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'' page 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]]. | ||
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| + | 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'' page 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> | ||
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| + | In August, the unit travelled 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. | ||
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| + | ====Battle on Nusakan==== | ||
| + | In October 3029, the 5th Sword engaged the Kell Hound regiment on Nusakan. The 5th Sword's commander ,''Tai-Sho'' Palmer, had attempted to steal the glory from Genyosha after Lyran sneak attack on [[Dromini VI]].<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'' page 292 - ''[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Akira Braha]] discusses situation on Nusakan with his father ''Tai-sho'' Yorinaga Kurita.</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | *As of [[3025]], the commanding officer of the unit was [[Tai-Sho]] [[Palmer Conti]] | |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | == | + | ==Organization== |
The 5th is composed of one light battalion, one medium | The 5th is composed of one light battalion, one medium | ||
battalion, and two heavy battalions, all suited to its specially of | battalion, and two heavy battalions, all suited to its specially of | ||
city fighting. | city fighting. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | The BattleCorps story [[Broken Blade]] by [[Steven Mohan, Jr]] has the '' | + | 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]]. |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*[[Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)]] | *[[Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)]] | ||
*[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]] | *[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]] | ||
| + | *[[Warrior: Riposte]] (Novel) | ||
| + | *[[Warrior: Coupé]] (Novel) | ||
*[[Daughter of the Dragon]] (Novel) | *[[Daughter of the Dragon]] (Novel) | ||
*[[Broken Blade]] BattleCorps story | *[[Broken Blade]] BattleCorps story | ||
===Reference=== | ===Reference=== | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Sword of Light, 05th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Sword of Light, 05th]] | ||
Revision as of 12:17, 21 September 2009
This unit represents the Pillar of Gold, or government, with a regimental patch of a gold Kurita dragon.
Contents
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 5th Sword with assistence 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 & 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 travelled 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.
Battle on Nusakan
In October 3029, the 5th Sword engaged the Kell Hound regiment on Nusakan. The 5th Sword's commander ,Tai-Sho Palmer, had attempted to steal the glory from Genyosha after Lyran sneak attack on Dromini VI.[4]
Officers
- As of 3025, the commanding officer of the unit was Tai-Sho Palmer Conti
Tactics
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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| 1st Company | 2nd Company | 3rd Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supply & Transport Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Bibliography
- Gray Death Legion (scenario pack)
- House Kurita Sourcebook
- Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)
- Field Manual: Draconis Combine
- Warrior: Riposte (Novel)
- Warrior: Coupé (Novel)
- Daughter of the Dragon (Novel)
- Broken Blade BattleCorps story
Reference
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 291-292 - FedSuns Minister of Intelligence Quintus Allard debriefs Prince Hanse Davion of the Battle of Northwind.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 283 - Team Banzai 2nd command meets with 3rd Kell Hounds Battalion commander Scott Bradley tells him of actions of the Kurita forces.
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé page 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 page 292 - Chu-sa Akira Braha discusses situation on Nusakan with his father Tai-sho Yorinaga Kurita.