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| − | The '''Amaterasu''' were | + | The all-female '''Amaterasu''' were established as an independent command by the [[Republic of the Sphere]] in [[3081]], but defected to the [[Draconis Combine]] as part of [[Katana Tormark]]'s [[Dragon's Fury|Fury]] movement. Invitation to the elite Amaterasu has only two requirements: the designate must be the best at her occupation and she must be a woman.<ref>http://bg.battletech.com/download/MWDA_Sneak_Peeks.pdf</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The unit was from elements of the [[9th Sword of Light]], which was gifted to the Republic when that nation formed. The RAF High Command took a unique approach with the Ninth Sword of light troops: Unlike most of the forces that joined the Republic, the Ninth was split into individual company sized units. These three units were not immediately integrated into other Republic formations, but instead left intact to form the core of a special rapid response group. By 3085 however only the Amaterasu company remained intact. The other two companies were either integrated into a Republic unit or destroyed.<ref name=fm85-184>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 184</ref> | + | ===Formation=== |
| + | The unit was formed from elements of the [[9th Sword of Light]], which was gifted to the Republic when that nation was formed. The RAF High Command took a unique approach with the Ninth Sword of light troops: Unlike most of the forces that joined the Republic, the Ninth was split into individual company sized units. These three units were not immediately integrated into other Republic formations, but instead left intact to form the core of a special rapid response group. By 3085 however only the Amaterasu company remained intact. The other two companies were either integrated into a Republic unit or destroyed.<ref name=fm85-184>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 184</ref> | ||
| + | ===Garrison Duty=== | ||
In [[3085]] the Amaterasu were stationed on [[Altair]] in [[Prefecture X]] of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], where they served as a training force to sharpen the skills of the [[Triarii Protectors]].<ref name=fm85-184/><ref name=FM3085p187>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 187, "RAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | In [[3085]] the Amaterasu were stationed on [[Altair]] in [[Prefecture X]] of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], where they served as a training force to sharpen the skills of the [[Triarii Protectors]].<ref name=fm85-184/><ref name=FM3085p187>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 187, "RAF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> | ||
| − | + | ===The Dragon's Fury=== | |
| + | Owing to their Combine origins, the Amaterasu found themselves attracted to [[Katana Tormark]], whose charisma, martial skills and ''bushido'' lifestyle rendered her an archetypical samurai heroine. When Tormark created the [[Dragon's Fury]] splinter faction and declared her allegiance for the [[Draconis Combine]], the Amaterasu quickly came to form the core around which the renegade Prefect gathered her army. Whilst some members such as [[Chu-sa]] [[Antonia Chinn]] had troublesome reservations about killing their former comrades in the RAF, the regiment quickly came to make a name for itself as an elite fighting formation bringing honor to its ancestral unit.<ref name=DotD>''[[Daughter of the Dragon]] (Novel)''</ref> | ||
| − | ===Vega=== | + | ===Battle of Vega=== |
In March [[3133]], a detachment of the Amaterasu under [[Tai-sa]] [[Ngaire McAllister]] was sent to attack [[Vega]] in an attempt to bring the world back under the banner of the [[Draconis Combine]]. Unfortunately, the [[Vega Republic Standing Guard]] put up an unexpectedly stiff resistance and forced the invaders into retreat.<ref name=DATPV06>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 6</ref> | In March [[3133]], a detachment of the Amaterasu under [[Tai-sa]] [[Ngaire McAllister]] was sent to attack [[Vega]] in an attempt to bring the world back under the banner of the [[Draconis Combine]]. Unfortunately, the [[Vega Republic Standing Guard]] put up an unexpectedly stiff resistance and forced the invaders into retreat.<ref name=DATPV06>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 6</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Officers== | ||
| + | In [[3085]], the unit's commanding officer is [[Major]] [[Everett Uibaru]].<ref name=FM3085p187/> | ||
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| + | During the [[Dragon's Fury]] campaign in the 3130s, the unit fights under the leadership of [[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]] [[Katana Tormark]], but [[Tai-sa]] [[Ngaire McAllister]] often commands elements of the Amaterasu in operations on a second front. Her direct subordinate and lancemate is [[Chu-sa]] [[Antonia Chinn]].<ref name=DATPV06/><ref name=DotD>''[[Daughter of the Dragon]] (Novel)''</ref> | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Amaterasu see themselves as honorable warriors who uphold the code of ''bushido''. Therefore they do not attack retreating or crippled opponents, and they prefer one-on-one duels.<ref name=DATPV06/> | + | The Amaterasu see themselves as honorable warriors who uphold the code of ''bushido''. Therefore they do not attack retreating or crippled opponents, and they prefer one-on-one duels.<ref name=DATPV06/> An exception to this are the Amaterasu Commandos, who are noted for their ruthless nature, only taking prisoners when receiving specific orders to do so, and never allowing themselves to be captured alive.<ref name=MWD-FfE13>http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_13.pdf</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
'''Amaterasu''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p187/> | '''Amaterasu''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p187/> | ||
| − | * CO: [[Major]] [[Everett Uibaru]] | + | * CO: [[Major]] [[Everett Uibaru]] |
===3133=== | ===3133=== | ||
'''Amaterasu''' (Regiment/Elite)<ref name=DATPV06/> | '''Amaterasu''' (Regiment/Elite)<ref name=DATPV06/> | ||
| − | * CO: [[General]] [[Katana Tormark]] | + | * CO: [[General]] [[Katana Tormark]] |
====Known Elements==== | ====Known Elements==== | ||
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* Ryoujin Lance (BattleMechs) | * Ryoujin Lance (BattleMechs) | ||
* Amaterasu Commandos (infantry) | * Amaterasu Commandos (infantry) | ||
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* Tamara's Rangers (Hauberk Battle Armor) | * Tamara's Rangers (Hauberk Battle Armor) | ||
| − | + | <ref name=DATPV06/><ref>http://bg.battletech.com/download/MWDA_Uniques.pdf</ref> | |
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| + | A list of all known members of the Amaterasu is available [[Amaterasu (members)|here]]. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | The Amazon-like nature of the Amaterasu discourages romances as a sign of impurity in its warriors.<ref name=MWD-CA21>http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/counterassault_21.pdf</ref> Interestingly, this attitude does not seem to apply to the relationship between Chinn and Tormark, perhaps as a result of the revered status of the latter, or because both warriors are considered Amaterasu.<ref name=DotD212>''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'', p. 212</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 13:14, 16 April 2013
The all-female Amaterasu were established as an independent command by the Republic of the Sphere in 3081, but defected to the Draconis Combine as part of Katana Tormark's Fury movement. Invitation to the elite Amaterasu has only two requirements: the designate must be the best at her occupation and she must be a woman.[1]
Contents
History
Formation
The unit was formed from elements of the 9th Sword of Light, which was gifted to the Republic when that nation was formed. The RAF High Command took a unique approach with the Ninth Sword of light troops: Unlike most of the forces that joined the Republic, the Ninth was split into individual company sized units. These three units were not immediately integrated into other Republic formations, but instead left intact to form the core of a special rapid response group. By 3085 however only the Amaterasu company remained intact. The other two companies were either integrated into a Republic unit or destroyed.[2]
Garrison Duty
In 3085 the Amaterasu were stationed on Altair in Prefecture X of the Republic of the Sphere, where they served as a training force to sharpen the skills of the Triarii Protectors.[2][3]
The Dragon's Fury
Owing to their Combine origins, the Amaterasu found themselves attracted to Katana Tormark, whose charisma, martial skills and bushido lifestyle rendered her an archetypical samurai heroine. When Tormark created the Dragon's Fury splinter faction and declared her allegiance for the Draconis Combine, the Amaterasu quickly came to form the core around which the renegade Prefect gathered her army. Whilst some members such as Chu-sa Antonia Chinn had troublesome reservations about killing their former comrades in the RAF, the regiment quickly came to make a name for itself as an elite fighting formation bringing honor to its ancestral unit.[4]
Battle of Vega
In March 3133, a detachment of the Amaterasu under Tai-sa Ngaire McAllister was sent to attack Vega in an attempt to bring the world back under the banner of the Draconis Combine. Unfortunately, the Vega Republic Standing Guard put up an unexpectedly stiff resistance and forced the invaders into retreat.[5]
Officers
In 3085, the unit's commanding officer is Major Everett Uibaru.[3]
During the Dragon's Fury campaign in the 3130s, the unit fights under the leadership of Tai-sho Katana Tormark, but Tai-sa Ngaire McAllister often commands elements of the Amaterasu in operations on a second front. Her direct subordinate and lancemate is Chu-sa Antonia Chinn.[5][4]
Tactics
The Amaterasu see themselves as honorable warriors who uphold the code of bushido. Therefore they do not attack retreating or crippled opponents, and they prefer one-on-one duels.[5] An exception to this are the Amaterasu Commandos, who are noted for their ruthless nature, only taking prisoners when receiving specific orders to do so, and never allowing themselves to be captured alive.[6]
Composition History
3085
Amaterasu (1 Battalion/Veteran/Questionable)[3]
- CO: Major Everett Uibaru
3133
Amaterasu (Regiment/Elite)[5]
Known Elements
- Kirikakaru Lance (BattleMechs)
- Ryoujin Lance (BattleMechs)
- Amaterasu Commandos (infantry)
- Tamara's Rangers (Hauberk Battle Armor)
A list of all known members of the Amaterasu is available here.
Notes
The Amazon-like nature of the Amaterasu discourages romances as a sign of impurity in its warriors.[8] Interestingly, this attitude does not seem to apply to the relationship between Chinn and Tormark, perhaps as a result of the revered status of the latter, or because both warriors are considered Amaterasu.[9]
References
- ↑ http://bg.battletech.com/download/MWDA_Sneak_Peeks.pdf
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 184
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Field Manual: 3085, p. 187, "RAF Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Daughter of the Dragon (Novel)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Dark Age Turning Points: Vega, p. 6
- ↑ http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_13.pdf
- ↑ http://bg.battletech.com/download/MWDA_Uniques.pdf
- ↑ http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/counterassault_21.pdf
- ↑ Daughter of the Dragon, p. 212