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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
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Originally formed by [[Takashi Kurita]] as a secret bodyguard against potential betrayal by his son [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore]]. It was initially made up with retired veterans.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 79, 81</ref>
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Originally formed by [[Takashi Kurita]] as a secret bodyguard against potential betrayal by his son [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore]]. It was initially made up with retired veterans.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 79, 81</ref> These veterans swore an oath of loyalty to Takashi Kurita. When he died, the Warriors underwent a crisis of faith until Theodore offered to put them on the DCMS rolls as part of the Coordinator's personal bodyguard.<ref name="er6237">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 37</ref>
  
 
===Clan Invasion===
 
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====Battle of Luthien====
 
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The '''Dragon's Claws''' fought in the [[Battle of Luthien]]<ref name=Lsp16>''Luthien (scenario pack)'', p. 25</ref>. At the end of this conflict, the unit was renamed the '''Izanagi Warriors''', and placed on the official DCMS roster.
 
The '''Dragon's Claws''' fought in the [[Battle of Luthien]]<ref name=Lsp16>''Luthien (scenario pack)'', p. 25</ref>. At the end of this conflict, the unit was renamed the '''Izanagi Warriors''', and placed on the official DCMS roster.
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After an attempt on the Coordinator's life by elements of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the ''[[Otomo]]'s'' ranks were purged. This saw the influence and responsibility assigned to the Izanagi Warriors rise.<ref name="er6237"/>
  
 
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==Officers==
 
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The units commanding CO was in [[3052]], [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]]<ref name=Lsp16/>.
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The units commanding officer was [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] in [[3052]].<ref name=Lsp16/>
 
In [[3059]], the unit commander was ''[[Sho-sho]]'' [[Shin Yodama]].  Yodama was given this command following the [[Clan Invasion]], although his rank was ''Tai-sa'' at the time, and he held the command also in [[3067]].<ref name=FMDC81>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 81, "Unit Profile"</ref>.<ref name=FMU119>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 119, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref>
 
In [[3059]], the unit commander was ''[[Sho-sho]]'' [[Shin Yodama]].  Yodama was given this command following the [[Clan Invasion]], although his rank was ''Tai-sa'' at the time, and he held the command also in [[3067]].<ref name=FMDC81>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 81, "Unit Profile"</ref>.<ref name=FMU119>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 119, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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The Izanagi Warriors have no signature tactics.  All its MechWarriors are expected to be adept at combat inside or outside of a 'Mech. This allows them to function as bodyguards in any environment.<ref name="er6237"/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3052===
 
===3052===
 
'''Dragon's Claws''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=Lsp16/>
 
'''Dragon's Claws''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=Lsp16/>
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At this time the Dragon's Claws were mostly made up of retired veterans loyal to Takashi Kurita. Most of their 'Mechs were family-held units that received upgrade kits. As these warriors retired, new warriors brought new 'Mechs to the force, including [[OmniMech]]s.<ref name="er6237"/>
  
 
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Revision as of 11:10, 7 November 2011

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The Izanagi Warriors, also known as 'Dragon's Claws', were founded by Takashi Kurita as an bodyguard unit loyal to him personally. This was done to safeguard against the possibility of a coup against him. It was initially formed from retired veterans.[1]


History

Formation

Originally formed by Takashi Kurita as a secret bodyguard against potential betrayal by his son Theodore. It was initially made up with retired veterans.[2] These veterans swore an oath of loyalty to Takashi Kurita. When he died, the Warriors underwent a crisis of faith until Theodore offered to put them on the DCMS rolls as part of the Coordinator's personal bodyguard.[3]

Clan Invasion

Battle of Luthien

The Dragon's Claws fought in the Battle of Luthien[4]. At the end of this conflict, the unit was renamed the Izanagi Warriors, and placed on the official DCMS roster.

After an attempt on the Coordinator's life by elements of the Black Dragon Society, the Otomo's ranks were purged. This saw the influence and responsibility assigned to the Izanagi Warriors rise.[3]

Operation Bulldog

In 3059, the Warriors were deployed to take the Clan Nova Cat worlds of Teniente and Juazeiro under the command of Shin Yodama. They undertook simple token Trials of Possession for these worlds, essentially absorbing the Nova Cats into the new SLDF. They aggressively attacked the Clan Smoke Jaguar's occupied world of Outer Volta. After Bulldog was complete, they returned to Luthien to resume their protection of the Coordinator.[5]

Dominion War


Federated Suns Incursion


Jihad

Battle of Luthien

In December in 3067, forces loyal to the Black Dragon Society invaded Luthien. On New Year's Day, 3068, the Kokuryo-kai 2nd Sword of Light surrounded and then attacked the Imperial Palace. The Izanagi Warriors and their fellow samurai Otomo fought a delaying action while the Loyalist 3rd Luthien Guards retreated, taking heavy casualties.[6][7]

The coup devastated both the Izanagi Warriors and the Otomo. The two units' survivors joined the 1st Genyosha in fighting the traitors, operating under the control of Sho-sho Sajori Mitsotisa. They performed as raiders, noted for their precision and later salvage operations. After the liberation of Luthien in December 3074, the unit was scheduled to be rebuilt around the survivors.[6]

After the Jihad ended, Hohiro Kurita found a new purpose for the Izanagi Warriors. By hand-selecting warriors who have shown unswerving loyalty to the Combine, the Coordinator is using the posting as a living award equivalent to the honor shown a Knight of New Samarkand. The rebuilding Izanagi Warriors were based on New Samarkand in 3079.[8]

Officers

The units commanding officer was Coordinator Takashi Kurita in 3052.[4] In 3059, the unit commander was Sho-sho Shin Yodama. Yodama was given this command following the Clan Invasion, although his rank was Tai-sa at the time, and he held the command also in 3067.[9].[10]

Tactics

The Izanagi Warriors have no signature tactics. All its MechWarriors are expected to be adept at combat inside or outside of a 'Mech. This allows them to function as bodyguards in any environment.[3]

Composition History

3052

Dragon's Claws (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[4] At this time the Dragon's Claws were mostly made up of retired veterans loyal to Takashi Kurita. Most of their 'Mechs were family-held units that received upgrade kits. As these warriors retired, new warriors brought new 'Mechs to the force, including OmniMechs.[3]

3059

Izanagi Warriors (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[9]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Shin Yodama
  • 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Tanos Jiro-matsu
  • 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Yeng Sum Lee

3067

Izanagi Warriors (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[10]

  • CO: Tai-sa Shin Yodama

32nd Luthien Aerospace (2 Companys/Reliable/Fanatical)[10]

  • CO: Sho-sa Peter Tokaydo

1st Luthien Battlesuit Infantry (Battalion/Reliable/Fanatical) [10]

  • CO: Chu-sa Gavin Bjornsson

3079

Approximately one battalion in strength.[11]

Rules

Game Rules

  • During the Battle of Luthien, NPCs will generally attack the closest Black Dragon unit, ignoring all other units unless the Modified To-Hit number is beneath a certain amount. Unit members receive a negative modifier to hit in all ranged combat and physical attacks against the Black Dragon.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 79, 81
  2. ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 79, 81
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Era Report: 3062, p. 37
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Luthien (scenario pack), p. 25
  5. ↑ Field Manual: Update, p. 110
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 6, "Combatants"
  7. ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 8, "Traitor's Kiss"
  8. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 12
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 81, "Unit Profile"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 119, "DCMS Deployment Table"
  11. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 12

Bibliography

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