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Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Dominions Divided]]}} {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand − | image = [[File:Benjamin Regulars 06th logo.png|150px]] + | image = [[File:6th Benjamin Regulars logo.png|150px]] | Designation = Sixth Benjamin Regulars | Designation = Sixth Benjamin Regulars − | formed = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/><br>[[Dark Age era]] (reformed)<ref name=FM3145p52>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 52</ref> + | formed = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/> | Disbanded = [[3078]]<ref name="frdcms8"/> | Disbanded = [[3078]]<ref name="frdcms8"/> | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = Lord Kurita's Hopes | Nickname = Lord Kurita's Hopes − | Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] + | Affiliation = | Parent Command = [[Benjamin Regulars]] | Parent Command = [[Benjamin Regulars]] | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} − With their strict adherence to the ways of ''[[bushido]]'' favored by [[Takashi Kurita]], the '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' were at odds with both the laid-back nature of the other [[Benjamin Regulars]] and the reformed [[DCMS]] under [[Theodore Kurita]], openly joining the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' during the [[Jihad]]. The few loyalist survivors perished fighting in [[Operation SCOUR]] and the regiment was struck from the DCMS' rolls for several decades before being reactivated after the [[Blackout]]. + With their strict adherence to the ways of [[Bushido]] favored by [[Takashi Kurita]], the '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' were at odds with both the laid back nature of the other [[Benjamin Regulars]] and the reformed [[DCMS]] under [[Theodore Kurita]], openly joining the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' during the [[Jihad]]. ==History== ==History== Line 29:
Line 28: === Fourth Succession War === === Fourth Succession War === − During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Sixth was assigned with the Third Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] regiments to attack the [[First Chisholm's Raiders]] [[RCT]] on [[Deshler]].<ref name=FSWMAV1>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 80</ref> While the Raiders consistently outmaneuvered the invaders, the Kurita task force had superior numbers, slowly but progressively wearing the Davion unit down. When the Combine offensive swept past Deshler the AFFS attempted to pull their unit out, but the Chisholm Raiders chose to stay and fight, tying up the Combine units for months before being effectively destroyed.<ref name=FSWMAV2>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 28</ref> + During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Sixth was assigned with the Third Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] regiments to attack the [[First Chisholm's Raiders]] [[RCT]] on [[Deshler]].<ref name=FSWMAV1>''NAIS Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Vol 1'', p. 80</ref> While the Raiders consistently outmaneuvered the invaders, the Kurita task force had superior numbers, slowly but progressively wearing the Davion unit down. When the Combine offensive swept past Deshler the AFFS attempted to pull their unit out, but the Chisholm Raiders chose to stay and fight, tying up the Combine units for months before being effectively destroyed.<ref name=FSWMAV2>''NAIS Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Vol 2'', p. 28</ref> ===War of 3039=== ===War of 3039=== Line 37:
Line 36: ===Clan Invasion=== ===Clan Invasion=== − Prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the now regular ranked Sixth remained as the defenders of Marduk.<ref name=20YU>''20 Year Update'', p. 42: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> Transferred to [[Dover]] after the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], the Sixth's medium-weight and rigid adherence to an "old-school" interpretation of ''bushido'' led the DCMS to hold the unit back during the Clan Invasion and [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref name=FMDC43>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 43: "6th Benjamin Regulars Unit Profile"</ref> The Sixth were briefly assigned to [[Lambrecht]] during the Combine's seizure of the [[Lyons Thumb]], repelling only one minor raid by [[Skye]] Loyalists.<ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 106: "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> + Prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the now regular ranked Sixth remained as the defenders of Marduk.<ref name=20YU>''20 Year Update'', p. 42: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> Transferred to [[Dover]] after the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], the Sixth's medium-weight and rigid adherence to an "old-school" interpretation of ''Bushido'' led the DCMS to hold the unit back during the Clan Invasion and [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref name=FMDC43>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 43: "6th Benjamin Regulars Unit Profile"</ref> The Sixth were briefly assigned to [[Lambrecht]] during the Combine's seizure of the [[Lyons Thumb]], repelling only one minor raid by [[Skye]] Loyalists.<ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 106: "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> ===Combine-Ghost Bear War and FedCom Civil War=== ===Combine-Ghost Bear War and FedCom Civil War=== − The Sixth seemed finally set to face the threat of the [[Clans]] during the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] retaliatory invasion of the Combine, being moved to [[Pilkhua]] in preparation for an anticipated second wave of attacks. However the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]] and [[FedCom Civil War]] both instead wound down, with the Sixth relocated to [[Minakuchi]], within four jumps of [[Lyran]], [[House Davion|Davion]] and Dominion space to protect against any flare-ups from any of these nations.<ref name=FMU/> + The Sixth seemed finally set to face the threat of the [[Clans]] during the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] retaliatory invasion of the Combine, being moved to [[Pilkhua]] in preparation for an expected second wave of attacks. However the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]] and [[FedCom Civil War]] both instead wound down, with the Sixth relocated to [[Minakuchi]], within four jumps of [[Lyran]], [[House Davion|Davion]] and Dominion space to protect against any flareups from any of these nations.<ref name=FMU/> ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== ====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)==== ====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)==== − ::''See also: [[Battle of Luthien (3067)]] + ::''See also: [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]] − With its CO, XO and first two battalions firm believers in the views of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the majority of the Sixth Benjamin Regulars obeyed the Society's order to abandon their garrison on Minakuchi in order to reinforce the [[2nd Sword of Light]] during the [[Battle of Luthien (3067)|Battle of Luthien]]. Led by ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Hajii Mara]], the unit landed on [[Luthien]] in June [[3068]].<ref name=JTPL_7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7: "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> + With its CO, XO and first two battalions firm believers in the views of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the majority of the Sixth Benjamin Regulars obeyed the Society's order to abandon their garrison on Minakuchi in order to reinforce the [[2nd Sword of Light]] during the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]]. Led by ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Hajii Mara]], the unit landed on [[Luthien]] in June [[3068]].<ref name=JTPL_7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7: "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> On 18 July [[3069]], the 2nd Sword, along with the 6th Benjamin Regulars and [[40th Dieron Regulars]], moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the [[LAW City]] ruins on [[Guthry Island]]. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the [[1st Genyosha]] levied heavy casualties on the Sixth, scoring a [[Battle of the LAW City Ruins|victory]] for the Loyalists.<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 8–9: "Bullet In the Blue Sky"</ref> On 18 July [[3069]], the 2nd Sword, along with the 6th Benjamin Regulars and [[40th Dieron Regulars]], moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the [[LAW City]] ruins on [[Guthry Island]]. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the [[1st Genyosha]] levied heavy casualties on the Sixth, scoring a [[Battle of the LAW City Ruins|victory]] for the Loyalists.<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 8–9: "Bullet In the Blue Sky"</ref> Line 55:
Line 54: The Sixth attacked [[Wing]] alongside the 1st Federated Suns Lancers, but the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] (who were fighting for the Blakists) inflicted heavy casualties on the Sixth.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 65</ref> The survivors continued to fight for the Coalition, eventually participating in the liberation of [[Terra]]. Along with the [[30th Marik Militia]] and [[Juggernaut (Free Worlds League)|Juggernaut]] regiments, they assaulted Babylon.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> At some point during the long campaign to take Cairo, the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were apparently reassigned to reinforce ''[[Kanrei]]'' Minamoto's command. The few survivors of the Sixth Benjamin died in that fight.<ref name="frdcms8"/> The Sixth attacked [[Wing]] alongside the 1st Federated Suns Lancers, but the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] (who were fighting for the Blakists) inflicted heavy casualties on the Sixth.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 65</ref> The survivors continued to fight for the Coalition, eventually participating in the liberation of [[Terra]]. Along with the [[30th Marik Militia]] and [[Juggernaut (Free Worlds League)|Juggernaut]] regiments, they assaulted Babylon.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> At some point during the long campaign to take Cairo, the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were apparently reassigned to reinforce ''[[Kanrei]]'' Minamoto's command. The few survivors of the Sixth Benjamin died in that fight.<ref name="frdcms8"/> − − With its remaining personnel dead, the Sixth Benjamin was removed from the DCMS' rosters after the Jihad.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 39</ref> − − === Dark Age Era === − In the turbulent years after the [[Blackout]], the Sixth was one of three new Benjamin Regulars regiments created and the only one re-formed from a prior command. Composed of companies drawn wholesale from other regiments, the new Sixth excelled in small unit actions but failed to distinguish itself at a higher level, notably on [[Mallory's World]], where almost half the regiment perished.<ref name=FM3145p52/> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 79:
Line 73: ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The Sixth's dedication to the old ''bushido'' philosophy of combat led the unit to engage in "suicide or death" all-out offensives against the enemy's strongest forces and single combat style duels, the large volume of [[BattleMech#Light|light BattleMechs]] favored by the Combine in the [[Third Succession War]] hampered their effectiveness against mobile and better armed foes. While the third battalion tried to follow the new ways of Coordinator Theodore, they were consistently overruled by the old-school commanders. + The Sixth's dedication to the old ''Bushido'' philosophy of combat led the unit to engage in "suicide or death" all-out offensives against the enemy's strongest forces and single combat style duels, the large volume of [[BattleMech#Light|light]] BattleMechs favored by the Combine in the [[Third Succession War]] hampered their effectiveness against mobile and better armed foes. While the third battalion tried to follow the new ways of Coordinator Theodore, they were consistently overruled by the old-school commanders. In [[3025]] the unit had no particular specially.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144: "The Benjamin Regulars"</ref> In [[3025]] the unit had no particular specially.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144: "The Benjamin Regulars"</ref> Line 93:
Line 87: === 2830 === === 2830 === − '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref> + '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 63 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 63 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp96/> === 2864 === === 2864 === − '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp96/> + '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp96/> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 22 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 22 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp96/> ===3025=== ===3025=== Line 141:
Line 135: :* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Karen Smythe :* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Karen Smythe − '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars Aerospace''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC43/> + '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars AeroSpace''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC43/> :* Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Paul Hoberson :* Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Paul Hoberson Line 151:
Line 145: :* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Hajii Mara :* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Hajii Mara − '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars Aerospace''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> + '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars AeroSpace''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> :* Wing Commander: ''Dai-i'' Paul Hoberson :* Wing Commander: ''Dai-i'' Paul Hoberson '''Forty-fifth Marduk Light Armor''' (Two Battalions/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> '''Forty-fifth Marduk Light Armor''' (Two Battalions/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> :* Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Russel Taylo :* Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Russel Taylo − − ===3145=== − '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p63>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 63</ref> − :* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Clint Russel − − '''Sixth Benjamin Aerospace Wing''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p63/> − :* CO: ''Sho-sa'' [[Seiho Toyoma]] − − '''Sixth Benjamin Armor''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3145p63/> − :* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Cahd Whitley]] − − '''Sixth Benjamin Infantry''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p63/> − :* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Mutsuko Matsuzawa]] − :Note:At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Mara]] and was at 55% strength.<ref name=FM3145p63/> ==Rules== ==Rules== Line 178:
Line 158: ====Jihad Turning Points: Luthien==== ====Jihad Turning Points: Luthien==== − *During the [[Battle of Luthien (3067)|Battle of Luthien]], the Sixth may only field one element with a Gunnery skill of 2 or lower in any particular conflict.<ref name=JTPL_7/> + *During the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]], the Sixth may only field one element with a Gunnery skill of 2 or lower in any particular conflict.<ref name=JTPL_7/> </div> </div> Line 188:
Line 168: * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' * ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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| − | | image = [[File:Benjamin Regulars | + | | image = [[File:6th Benjamin Regulars logo.png|150px]] |
| Designation = Sixth Benjamin Regulars | | Designation = Sixth Benjamin Regulars | ||
| − | | formed = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/ | + | | formed = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/> |
| Disbanded = [[3078]]<ref name="frdcms8"/> | | Disbanded = [[3078]]<ref name="frdcms8"/> | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = Lord Kurita's Hopes | | Nickname = Lord Kurita's Hopes | ||
| − | | Affiliation = | + | | Affiliation = |
| Parent Command = [[Benjamin Regulars]] | | Parent Command = [[Benjamin Regulars]] | ||
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | With their strict adherence to the ways of | + | With their strict adherence to the ways of [[Bushido]] favored by [[Takashi Kurita]], the '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' were at odds with both the laid back nature of the other [[Benjamin Regulars]] and the reformed [[DCMS]] under [[Theodore Kurita]], openly joining the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' during the [[Jihad]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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=== Fourth Succession War === | === Fourth Succession War === | ||
| − | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Sixth was assigned with the Third Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] regiments to attack the [[First Chisholm's Raiders]] [[RCT]] on [[Deshler]].<ref name=FSWMAV1>''NAIS | + | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Sixth was assigned with the Third Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] regiments to attack the [[First Chisholm's Raiders]] [[RCT]] on [[Deshler]].<ref name=FSWMAV1>''NAIS Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Vol 1'', p. 80</ref> While the Raiders consistently outmaneuvered the invaders, the Kurita task force had superior numbers, slowly but progressively wearing the Davion unit down. When the Combine offensive swept past Deshler the AFFS attempted to pull their unit out, but the Chisholm Raiders chose to stay and fight, tying up the Combine units for months before being effectively destroyed.<ref name=FSWMAV2>''NAIS Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Vol 2'', p. 28</ref> |
===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | Prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the now regular ranked Sixth remained as the defenders of Marduk.<ref name=20YU>''20 Year Update'', p. 42: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> Transferred to [[Dover]] after the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], the Sixth's medium-weight and rigid adherence to an "old-school" interpretation of '' | + | Prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the now regular ranked Sixth remained as the defenders of Marduk.<ref name=20YU>''20 Year Update'', p. 42: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> Transferred to [[Dover]] after the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], the Sixth's medium-weight and rigid adherence to an "old-school" interpretation of ''Bushido'' led the DCMS to hold the unit back during the Clan Invasion and [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref name=FMDC43>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 43: "6th Benjamin Regulars Unit Profile"</ref> The Sixth were briefly assigned to [[Lambrecht]] during the Combine's seizure of the [[Lyons Thumb]], repelling only one minor raid by [[Skye]] Loyalists.<ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 106: "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> |
===Combine-Ghost Bear War and FedCom Civil War=== | ===Combine-Ghost Bear War and FedCom Civil War=== | ||
| − | The Sixth seemed finally set to face the threat of the [[Clans]] during the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] retaliatory invasion of the Combine, being moved to [[Pilkhua]] in preparation for an | + | The Sixth seemed finally set to face the threat of the [[Clans]] during the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] retaliatory invasion of the Combine, being moved to [[Pilkhua]] in preparation for an expected second wave of attacks. However the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]] and [[FedCom Civil War]] both instead wound down, with the Sixth relocated to [[Minakuchi]], within four jumps of [[Lyran]], [[House Davion|Davion]] and Dominion space to protect against any flareups from any of these nations.<ref name=FMU/> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)==== | ====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)==== | ||
| − | ::''See also: [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | ::''See also: [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]] |
| − | With its CO, XO and first two battalions firm believers in the views of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the majority of the Sixth Benjamin Regulars obeyed the Society's order to abandon their garrison on Minakuchi in order to reinforce the [[2nd Sword of Light]] during the [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | With its CO, XO and first two battalions firm believers in the views of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the majority of the Sixth Benjamin Regulars obeyed the Society's order to abandon their garrison on Minakuchi in order to reinforce the [[2nd Sword of Light]] during the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]]. Led by ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Hajii Mara]], the unit landed on [[Luthien]] in June [[3068]].<ref name=JTPL_7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7: "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> |
On 18 July [[3069]], the 2nd Sword, along with the 6th Benjamin Regulars and [[40th Dieron Regulars]], moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the [[LAW City]] ruins on [[Guthry Island]]. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the [[1st Genyosha]] levied heavy casualties on the Sixth, scoring a [[Battle of the LAW City Ruins|victory]] for the Loyalists.<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 8–9: "Bullet In the Blue Sky"</ref> | On 18 July [[3069]], the 2nd Sword, along with the 6th Benjamin Regulars and [[40th Dieron Regulars]], moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the [[LAW City]] ruins on [[Guthry Island]]. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the [[1st Genyosha]] levied heavy casualties on the Sixth, scoring a [[Battle of the LAW City Ruins|victory]] for the Loyalists.<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 8–9: "Bullet In the Blue Sky"</ref> | ||
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The Sixth attacked [[Wing]] alongside the 1st Federated Suns Lancers, but the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] (who were fighting for the Blakists) inflicted heavy casualties on the Sixth.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 65</ref> The survivors continued to fight for the Coalition, eventually participating in the liberation of [[Terra]]. Along with the [[30th Marik Militia]] and [[Juggernaut (Free Worlds League)|Juggernaut]] regiments, they assaulted Babylon.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> At some point during the long campaign to take Cairo, the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were apparently reassigned to reinforce ''[[Kanrei]]'' Minamoto's command. The few survivors of the Sixth Benjamin died in that fight.<ref name="frdcms8"/> | The Sixth attacked [[Wing]] alongside the 1st Federated Suns Lancers, but the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] (who were fighting for the Blakists) inflicted heavy casualties on the Sixth.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 65</ref> The survivors continued to fight for the Coalition, eventually participating in the liberation of [[Terra]]. Along with the [[30th Marik Militia]] and [[Juggernaut (Free Worlds League)|Juggernaut]] regiments, they assaulted Babylon.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> At some point during the long campaign to take Cairo, the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were apparently reassigned to reinforce ''[[Kanrei]]'' Minamoto's command. The few survivors of the Sixth Benjamin died in that fight.<ref name="frdcms8"/> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Sixth's dedication to the old '' | + | The Sixth's dedication to the old ''Bushido'' philosophy of combat led the unit to engage in "suicide or death" all-out offensives against the enemy's strongest forces and single combat style duels, the large volume of [[BattleMech#Light|light]] BattleMechs favored by the Combine in the [[Third Succession War]] hampered their effectiveness against mobile and better armed foes. While the third battalion tried to follow the new ways of Coordinator Theodore, they were consistently overruled by the old-school commanders. |
In [[3025]] the unit had no particular specially.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144: "The Benjamin Regulars"</ref> | In [[3025]] the unit had no particular specially.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144: "The Benjamin Regulars"</ref> | ||
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| − | '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 63 percent.<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 63 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp96/> |
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| − | '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp96/> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 22 percent.<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 22 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp96/> |
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:* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Karen Smythe | :* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Karen Smythe | ||
| − | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars | + | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars AeroSpace''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC43/> |
:* Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Paul Hoberson | :* Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Paul Hoberson | ||
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Hajii Mara | :* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Hajii Mara | ||
| − | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars | + | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars AeroSpace''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> |
:* Wing Commander: ''Dai-i'' Paul Hoberson | :* Wing Commander: ''Dai-i'' Paul Hoberson | ||
'''Forty-fifth Marduk Light Armor''' (Two Battalions/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> | '''Forty-fifth Marduk Light Armor''' (Two Battalions/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> | ||
:* Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Russel Taylo | :* Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Russel Taylo | ||
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==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
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====Jihad Turning Points: Luthien==== | ====Jihad Turning Points: Luthien==== | ||
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' | * ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||