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| − | | | + | | Designation = 9th Sword of Light |
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| − | + | | Nickname = The Steel Dragon<ref name="frdcms">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 13</ref> | |
| + | | Affiliation = Draconis Combine | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Sword of Light]] | ||
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The '''Ninth Sword of Light''' was formed to replace the destroyed [[2nd Sword of Light|Second Sword of Light]] [[BattleMech]] [[regiment]]. | The '''Ninth Sword of Light''' was formed to replace the destroyed [[2nd Sword of Light|Second Sword of Light]] [[BattleMech]] [[regiment]]. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | Once the pride of the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]], the Second Sword of Light | + | Once the pride of the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]], in [[3067]] approximately two battalions of the Second Sword of Light including their commander staged a coup on [[Luthien]] in support for the [[Black Dragon Society]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6 "2nd Sword of Light (''Kokuryu-kai'')"</ref> By the end of the fighting in early [[3075]], over 90% of the Second had been destroyed, with only a handful of Loyalist troops left and all traitorous survivors executed. |
| − | Rather than rebuild the dishonored Second, [[Coordinator]] [[Hohiro Kurita II|Hohiro Kurita]] took the unprecedented move of permanently striking the Second from the rosters of the [[DCMS]], forming in its place the Ninth Sword of Light around | + | Rather than rebuild the dishonored Second, [[Coordinator]] [[Hohiro Kurita II|Hohiro Kurita]] took the unprecedented move of permanently striking the Second from the rosters of the [[DCMS]], forming in its place the Ninth Sword of Light around the loyal survivors. |
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| + | ===Jihad=== | ||
| + | Due to the ongoing pressure of the [[Jihad]] preventing the unit being raised to a fully functional combat status, the Ninth was given the more ceremonial role of serving as the Coordinator's honor guard during his travels across the fractured [[Draconis Combine]] in [[3076]]. <ref name=M&M>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 29, "The Dragon's Teeth: Key Military Commands - Sword of Light"</ref> During these trips, the members of the Ninth were kept away from the Coordinator's baggage train.<ref name="frdcms"/> | ||
As a further sign of their untrusted status, when off-duty the Ninth's members are under house arrest. The Ninth is also the last to receive new recruits and equipment; In [[3079]] they were only at 25% of their listed strength.<ref name="frdcms"/> | As a further sign of their untrusted status, when off-duty the Ninth's members are under house arrest. The Ninth is also the last to receive new recruits and equipment; In [[3079]] they were only at 25% of their listed strength.<ref name="frdcms"/> | ||
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The Ninth Sword of Light garrisoned the world of [[Sabik]] in [[3077]]. A militia commander accused the Ninth of slaughtering [[Word of Blake]] prisoners of war held on that world in a massacre.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 27, "Unconscionable!"</ref> If true, this would echo the atrocity known as the [[Kentares Massacre]], perpetrated by troops from the Second Sword of Light. | The Ninth Sword of Light garrisoned the world of [[Sabik]] in [[3077]]. A militia commander accused the Ninth of slaughtering [[Word of Blake]] prisoners of war held on that world in a massacre.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 27, "Unconscionable!"</ref> If true, this would echo the atrocity known as the [[Kentares Massacre]], perpetrated by troops from the Second Sword of Light. | ||
===Republic Service=== | ===Republic Service=== | ||
| − | + | After the conclusion of the Jihad, the Ninth was given as a gift by Hohiro Kurita to [[The Republic of the Sphere]]<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 88</ref>. The Ninth - like several other units "gifted" to the Republic - was split up into a number of companies who were not allowed to stay together. However, breaking with standard procedures, the RAF High Command did not immediately integrate these companies into the nascent Auxiliaries but rather grouped them into three independent battalion-sized commands, which were supposed to act as elite rapid response forces: the '''Amaterasu''', the '''Tsukuyomi''', and the '''Fujin'''.<ref name=FM3085>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 184</ref> | |
| − | After the conclusion of the | ||
These units were assigned to a tense border region. It was hoped that as the units took casualties, replacement troops from other formations would be transferred in and dilute the loyalty the Ninth felt for the Combine, replacing it with loyalty to the Republic.<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 104</ref> | These units were assigned to a tense border region. It was hoped that as the units took casualties, replacement troops from other formations would be transferred in and dilute the loyalty the Ninth felt for the Combine, replacing it with loyalty to the Republic.<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 104</ref> | ||
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* The [[Tsukuyomi]] were called in to assist in retaking the world of [[Tikonov]] until, in early [[3083]], they were wiped out by [[Warrior House]] [[Hiritsu]]. | * The [[Tsukuyomi]] were called in to assist in retaking the world of [[Tikonov]] until, in early [[3083]], they were wiped out by [[Warrior House]] [[Hiritsu]]. | ||
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* The [[Fujin]] never saw combat action and were instead merged with the [[27th Auxiliaries]] to create the [[VIII Principes Guards|8th Princeps Guards]] in [[3082]]. | * The [[Fujin]] never saw combat action and were instead merged with the [[27th Auxiliaries]] to create the [[VIII Principes Guards|8th Princeps Guards]] in [[3082]]. | ||
| + | * Only the [[Amaterasu]] remained in active service - right until their defection to [[The Republic of the Sphere#Prefectures|Prefect]] [[Katana Tormark]]'s [[Dragon's Fury|splinter faction]] in [[3132]]. | ||
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| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 9th Sword of Light''' | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | Unknown. | |
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | + | ===3079=== | |
| + | '''Ninth Sword of Light ''' (Reinforced Regiment/Regular/Questionable) <ref name =“frdcms13“>'' Field Report: DCMS'' , p. 13</ref> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[New Samarkand]].<ref name=“frdcms13“/> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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*''[[Field Manual: 3085]] | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]] | ||
*''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' | *''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
*''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | ||
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*''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | *''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Sword of Light, 09th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Sword of Light, 09th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:37, 20 March 2022
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| 9th Sword of Light | |
| Formed | 3075 |
| Nickname | The Steel Dragon[1] |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Sword of Light |
The Ninth Sword of Light was formed to replace the destroyed Second Sword of Light BattleMech regiment.
Contents
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
Once the pride of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery, in 3067 approximately two battalions of the Second Sword of Light including their commander staged a coup on Luthien in support for the Black Dragon Society.[2] By the end of the fighting in early 3075, over 90% of the Second had been destroyed, with only a handful of Loyalist troops left and all traitorous survivors executed.
Rather than rebuild the dishonored Second, Coordinator Hohiro Kurita took the unprecedented move of permanently striking the Second from the rosters of the DCMS, forming in its place the Ninth Sword of Light around the loyal survivors.
Jihad[edit]
Due to the ongoing pressure of the Jihad preventing the unit being raised to a fully functional combat status, the Ninth was given the more ceremonial role of serving as the Coordinator's honor guard during his travels across the fractured Draconis Combine in 3076. [3] During these trips, the members of the Ninth were kept away from the Coordinator's baggage train.[1]
As a further sign of their untrusted status, when off-duty the Ninth's members are under house arrest. The Ninth is also the last to receive new recruits and equipment; In 3079 they were only at 25% of their listed strength.[1]
The Ninth Sword of Light garrisoned the world of Sabik in 3077. A militia commander accused the Ninth of slaughtering Word of Blake prisoners of war held on that world in a massacre.[4] If true, this would echo the atrocity known as the Kentares Massacre, perpetrated by troops from the Second Sword of Light.
Republic Service[edit]
After the conclusion of the Jihad, the Ninth was given as a gift by Hohiro Kurita to The Republic of the Sphere[5]. The Ninth - like several other units "gifted" to the Republic - was split up into a number of companies who were not allowed to stay together. However, breaking with standard procedures, the RAF High Command did not immediately integrate these companies into the nascent Auxiliaries but rather grouped them into three independent battalion-sized commands, which were supposed to act as elite rapid response forces: the Amaterasu, the Tsukuyomi, and the Fujin.[6]
These units were assigned to a tense border region. It was hoped that as the units took casualties, replacement troops from other formations would be transferred in and dilute the loyalty the Ninth felt for the Combine, replacing it with loyalty to the Republic.[7]
- The Tsukuyomi were called in to assist in retaking the world of Tikonov until, in early 3083, they were wiped out by Warrior House Hiritsu.
- The Fujin never saw combat action and were instead merged with the 27th Auxiliaries to create the 8th Princeps Guards in 3082.
- Only the Amaterasu remained in active service - right until their defection to Prefect Katana Tormark's splinter faction in 3132.
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 9th Sword of Light | |||
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
3079[edit]
Ninth Sword of Light (Reinforced Regiment/Regular/Questionable) [8]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on New Samarkand.[8]
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Field Report: DCMS, p. 13
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 6 "2nd Sword of Light (Kokuryu-kai)"
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 29, "The Dragon's Teeth: Key Military Commands - Sword of Light"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 27, "Unconscionable!"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 88
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 184
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 104
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Report: DCMS , p. 13