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Line 6: | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = Flawless Victory | Nickname = Flawless Victory − | Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] + | Affiliation = Draconis Combine | Parent Command = [[Ryuken]] | Parent Command = [[Ryuken]] | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} + ==History== ==History== ===Formation=== ===Formation=== − In [[3026]] [[Takashi Kurita]] ordered the creation of a [[BattleMech]] unit trained in the tactics of the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary unit]]. Takashi later ordered that the '''Ryuken''' were to be split into several companies and each was to expand to regimental size. The '''Ryuken-roku''', or ''Ryuken Six'' in japanese, was the last of these units to be formed.<ref>''Wolves on the Border'', Chapter 29</ref> + In [[3026]] [[Takashi Kurita]] ordered the creation of a [[BattleMech]] unit trained in the tactics of the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary unit]]. ''Takashi'' later ordered that the '''Ryuken''' where to be split into several company's and each was to expand to regimental size. The '''Ryuken-roku''' was the last of these units to be formed.<ref>''Wolves on the Border''p.??{{cn}}</ref> − ===Fourth Succession War=== + ===4th Succession War=== {{Sectionstub}} {{Sectionstub}} ===War of 3039=== ===War of 3039=== − The [[First Davion Guards]] and the [[17th Avalon Hussars]] fought the ''[[Ryuken-roku]]'' on [[An Ting]]. Despite the facts, that the First Guards were considered an elite, fanatical command and the [[AFFS]]-units outnumbered their opponent 2-to-1, they severely suffered from low morale. When the ''[[Ryuken-yon]]'' reinforced the ''Ryuken-roku'', the First Davion Guards ultimately retreated off-world.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 102–103</ref> + The [[First Davion Guards]] and the [[17th Avalon Hussars]] fought the ''[[Ryuken-roku]]'' on [[An Ting]]. Despite the facts, that the First Guards were considered an elite, fanatical command and the [[AFFS]]-units outnumbered their opponent 2-to-1, they severely suffered from low morale. When the ''[[Ryuken-yon]]'' reinforced the ''Ryuken-roku'', the First Davion Guards ultimately retreated off-world. <ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 102-103</ref> − ===Ronin War=== + ===Ronin Wars=== {{Sectionstub}} {{Sectionstub}} ===Clan Invasion=== ===Clan Invasion=== − After the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]], the Ryuken-Roku, along with the rest of the Ryuken Brigade, were ordered to the world of [[Wolcott]], which by that point was a Combine-held oasis deep behind enemy lines. There, they engaged in a policy of constant raids which aimed to resupply partisans fighting against the Clan occupiers of conquered worlds and destroy or disrupt the fragile supply networks of Clans [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]] and [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]].<ref name=ICSB-61W>''Invading Clans'', p. 61: "Luthien"</ref> + After the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]], the Ryuken-Roku, along with the rest of the Ryuken Brigade, were ordered to the world of [[Wolcott]], which by that point was a Combine-held oasis deep behind enemy lines. There, they engaged in a policy of constant raids which aimed to resupply partisans fighting against the Clan occupatons of conquered worlds and destroy or disrupt the fragile supply networks of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]]. <ref name=ICSB-61W>"Invading Clans'', p. 61, "Luthien"</ref> ===Operation Bulldog=== ===Operation Bulldog=== − As part of [[Operation Bulldog]] ''Ryuken-roku'' attacked [[Luzerne]] and [[Courchevel]]. They were successful in capturing both worlds, but were quickly reassigned to [[Ningxia]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 115</ref> They were initially held as a reserve force on Courchevel, but were able to land on Luzerne to support the [[3rd Davion Guards]] and [[208th Division (ComStar)|208th Division]].<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 9</ref> Arriving in August 3059, they positioned themselves so they were on one side of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]] Fourth Provisional Garrison Cluster and Sixth Striker Cluster. The other [[SLDF]] forces were on the opposite side of the Jaguars, and the ''Ryuken'' and SLDF units pinched the two Jaguar units between them. The ComStar and [[AFFS]] troops took heavy losses before joining the ''Ryuken'', but all the SLDF units inflicted such heavy losses on the Jaguars that the Clan unit couldn't maintain control of Luzerne.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 16</ref> Four days later ''Ryuken-roku'' forced the remaining members of the Sixth Striker Cluster into a fight that resulted in only a Binary of troops escaping to Jaguar DropShips.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 17</ref> + As part of [[Operation Bulldog]] ''Ryuken-roku'' attacked [[Luzerne]] and [[Courchevel]]. They were successful in capturing both worlds, but were quickly reassigned to [[Ningxia]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 115</ref> They were initially held as a reserve force on Courchevel, but were able to land on Luzerne to support the [[3rd Davion Guards]] and [[208th Division (ComStar)|208th Division]].<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 9</ref> Arriving in August 3059, they positioned themselves so they were on one side of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar's]] Fourth Provisional Garrison Cluster and Sixth Striker Cluster. The other [[SLDF]] forces were on the opposite side of the Jaguars, and the ''Ryuken'' and SLDF units pinched the two Jaguar units between them. The ComStar and [[AFFS]] troops took heavy losses before joining the ''Ryuken'', but all the SLDF units inflicted such heavy losses on the Jaguars that the Clan unit couldn't maintain control of Luzerne.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 16</ref> Four days later ''Ryuken-roku'' forced the remaining members of the Sixth Striker Cluster into a fight that resulted in only a Binary of troops escaping to Jaguar DropShips.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 17</ref> ===Federated Suns Incursion=== ===Federated Suns Incursion=== Line 33:
Line 34: ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − Ryuken-roku garrisoned [[Ningxia]] the capital world of Ningxia Prefecture, for two years. The [[Black Dragon Society]] directed the remains of the [[2nd Night Stalkers]] regiment, a unit sympathetic to the Black Dragon cause, to the world. Though they were a veteran unit, the Night Stalkers only lasted three months against Ryuken-roku. Shortly after this, Ryuken-roku was reassigned to [[New Samarkand]] to garrison the world and protect the Coordinator. The Coordinator loaned them to the Coalition for [[Operation SCOUR]], where Ryuken-roku participated in the liberation of [[Genoa]] and discovered the [[Word of Blake]] bait and switch on [[Northwind]].<ref name="FR:DCMSp17"/> + Ryuken-roku garrisoned [[Ningxia]] the capital world of Ningxia Prefecture, for two years. The [[Black Dragon Society]] directed the remains of the [[2nd Night Stalkers]] regiment, a unit sympathetic to the Black Dragon cause, to the world. Though they were a veteran unit, the Night Stalkers only lasted three months against Ryuken-roku. Shortly after this, Ryuken-roku was reassigned to [[New Samarkand]] to garrison the world and protect the Coordinator. The Coordinator loaned them to the Coalition for [[Operation SCOUR]], where Ryuken-roku participated in the liberation of [[Genoa]] and discovered the [[Word of Blake]] bait and switch on [[Northwind]].<ref name="FR:DCMSp17"/> − In mid-February [[3078]] Ryuken-roku were fighting alongside [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition on [[Terra Firma]], only to discover that the capital city was a maze of booby-trapped buildings; mercenary forces ([[Cumberland's Missiliers]]) were brought in to help the Ryuken-roku clear the city block by block, but the fierce campaign against the Blakists and the [[Terra Firma Protectorate Militia]] forces saw the city effectively razed.<ref name="JHS:Tp84+">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 84–85: "Chaos Eternal: Trick or Trap"</ref><ref name=TCp184>''Total Chaos'', pp. 184–185: "Trick or Trap"</ref> + In mid-February [[3078]] Ryuken-roku were fighting alongside [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition on [[Terra Firma]], only to discover that the capital city was a maze of booby-trapped buildings; mercenary forces ([[Cumberland's Missiliers]]) were brought in to help the Ryuken-roku clear the city block by block, but the fierce campaign against the Blakists and the [[Terra Firma Protectorate Militia]] forces saw the city effectively razed.<ref name="JHS:Tp84+">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 84-85, "Chaos Eternal: Trick Or Trap"</ref><ref name=TCp184>''Total Chaos'', pp. 184-185 "TRICK OR TRAP"</ref> On [[New Home]], Ryuken-roku was the key in destroying the [[47th Shadow Division]], but they lost most of their equipment and warriors.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 74</ref> Survivors and equipment were transferred to rebuild other Ryuken units, but the High Command has promised to rebuild the unit as soon as the supply situation allows.<ref name="FR:DCMSp17">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 17</ref> On [[New Home]], Ryuken-roku was the key in destroying the [[47th Shadow Division]], but they lost most of their equipment and warriors.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 74</ref> Survivors and equipment were transferred to rebuild other Ryuken units, but the High Command has promised to rebuild the unit as soon as the supply situation allows.<ref name="FR:DCMSp17">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 17</ref> === Republic Era === === Republic Era === − After the end of the Jihad the survivors of the Ryuken-''roku'' were transferred back from the Ryuken-''ni'' and Ryuken-''san'' regiments to become the core of the regiment as it rebuilt using replacement personnel - although the personnel available were raw recruits. Despite the lack of experienced replacements, the rebuilding Ryuken-''roku'' continued to train hard, and had rebuilt to a strength of nearly two [[battalion]]s by [[3085]].<ref name="FM:3085p47">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 47: "Ryuken-roku"</ref> + After the end of the Jihad the survivors of the Ryuken-''roku'' were transferred back from the Ryuken-''ni'' and Ryuken-''san'' regiments to became the core of the regiment as it rebuilt using replacement personnel - although the personnel available were raw recruits. Despite the lack of experienced replacements, the rebuilding Ryuken-''roku'' continued to train hard, and had rebuilt to a strength of nearly two [[battalion]]s by [[3085]].<ref name="FM:3085p47">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 47, "Ryuken-Roku"</ref> ===Dark Age=== ===Dark Age=== − In the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] the Ryuken-''roku'' attacked [[Rowe]], facing elements of the [[2nd New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 12</ref> During this raid, the DCMS unit was able to capture several [[Sea Fox (Battle Armor)|Sea Fox battle armor]] suits from the Chasseurs.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 6</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 61: "Ryuken-roku"</ref> + In the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] the Ryuken-''roku'' attacked [[Rowe]], facing elements of the [[2nd New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 12</ref> During this raid, the DCMS unit was able to capture several [[Sea Fox (Battle Armor)|Sea Fox battle armor]] suits from the Chasseurs.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 6</ref> <ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 61, "Ryuken-roku"</ref> Later on [[Barlow's End]] the Ryuken-''roku'' sustained heavy losses when trying to take the Princess Melissa Spaceport, which was defended by [[Destrier]] siege tanks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 28</ref> Later on [[Barlow's End]] the Ryuken-''roku'' sustained heavy losses when trying to take the Princess Melissa Spaceport, which was defended by [[Destrier]] siege tanks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 28</ref> Line 49:
Line 50: ==Officers== ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name Line 56:
Line 57: | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Ryuken-roku''' | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Ryuken-roku''' |- |- − | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Alexis Vanharobik]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMDC131>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 131: "Ryuken-roku Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp119>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 119: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> + | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Alexis Vanharobik]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMDC131>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 131, "Ryuken-roku Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp119>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 119, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> |- |- − | ''Tai-sa''||[[Gratia Bernard]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> + | ''Tai-sa''||[[Gratia Bernard]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |- |- − | ''Tai-sa''||[[Kaoru Katayanagi]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p65>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 65: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> + | ''Tai-sa''||[[Kaoru Katayanagi]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p65>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 65, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> |- |- |} |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − All warriors are skilled to find weak spots in enemy formations. The sub unit open the line and the superior officer send reinforcement when necessary. These unit is also known to stay longer in battle as other units can do. The COs set often a trap for the opponent with devastating effect.<ref name=FMDC131/> + All warriors are skilled to find weak spots in enemy formations. The sub unit open the line and the superior officer send reinforcement when necessary. These unit is also known to stay longer in battle as other units can do. The CO's set often a trap for the opponent with devastating effect.<ref name=FMDC131/> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===3040=== ===3040=== − ''' Ryuken-roku''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=HWo3039p139/> + ''' Ryuken-roku''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name = HWo3039p139/> − :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Misery]].<ref name=HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref> + :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Misery]]. <ref name = HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139 </ref> ===3050=== ===3050=== − ''' Ryuken-roku''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=20yup41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41</ref> + ''' Ryuken-roku''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=20yup41>''20-Year Update'', p. 41</ref> :* CO: Tai-sa Henrietta Bailey :* CO: Tai-sa Henrietta Bailey − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Misery]].<ref name=20yup41/> + : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Misery]]. <ref name=20yup41/> ===3054=== ===3054=== − ''' Ryuken-roku''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28</ref> + ''' Ryuken-roku''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p.28</ref> − :*CO: ''Sho-sho'' Sung Kim II + :*CO: Sho-sho Sung Kim II ===3059 to 3067=== ===3059 to 3067=== − '''Ryuken-roku''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> + '''Ryuken-roku''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Alexis Vanharobik * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Alexis Vanharobik ** XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Kenji Ibaraki ** XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Kenji Ibaraki Line 94:
Line 95: - These skilled pilots provide escort in double strength to any landing force and are also adept in securing air superiority. - These skilled pilots provide escort in double strength to any landing force and are also adept in securing air superiority. − '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> + '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (2 Ballalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> * Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Jase Nagiia * Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Jase Nagiia − * Armor Commander (3067): ''Chu-sa'' Horace Vassilay + * Armor Commander (3067): ''Chu-sa'' Horace Vassilay '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> Line 104:
Line 105: ===3079=== ===3079=== − '''Ryuken-roku ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=“frdcms17“>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 17</ref>+ Assigned to garrison [[Benjamin]], the Ryuken-roku was only at 20% of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 17</ref> − : Note: Assigned to garrison [[Benjamin]], the Ryuken-roku was only at 20% of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name=“frdcms17“/> ===3085=== ===3085=== '''Ryuken-roku''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> '''Ryuken-roku''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> − * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Gratia Bernard]] + * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Gratia Bernard '''Ryuken-roku Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> '''Ryuken-roku Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> − * CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' [[Egilhard Rey]] + * CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' Egilhard Rey − '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> + '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> − * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Anton Arriola]] + * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Anton Arriola − '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> + '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=FM3085p49/> − * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Shichiro Shizuka]] + * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Shichiro Shizuka :- At this point, the various units within Ryuken-''roku'' had rebuilt to between forty-five and seventy percent of full strength, with high levels of advanced technology present in each of the units.<ref name=FM3085p49/> :- At this point, the various units within Ryuken-''roku'' had rebuilt to between forty-five and seventy percent of full strength, with high levels of advanced technology present in each of the units.<ref name=FM3085p49/> Line 126:
Line 126: '''Ryuken-roku Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p65/> '''Ryuken-roku Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p65/> − * CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' [[Jesse Bonner]] + * CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Jesse Bonner − '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p65/> + '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p65/> − * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Alexander Powell]] + * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Alexander Powell − '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p65/> + '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=FM3145p65/> − * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Carter Hodge]] + * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Carter Hodge ==References== ==References== Line 138:
Line 138: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' − * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' + *''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' − * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''+ *''[[Historical Turning Points: Luzerne]]'' − * ''[[Historical Turning Points: Luzerne]]'' * ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' + *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' − * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' + *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' + *''[[Objective Raids]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' − * ''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' (novel) + *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' − + *''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' (Novel) + *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Ryuken, 06th]] [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Ryuken, 06th]]
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | In [[3026]] [[Takashi Kurita]] ordered the creation of a [[BattleMech]] unit trained in the tactics of the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary unit]]. Takashi later ordered that the '''Ryuken''' | + | In [[3026]] [[Takashi Kurita]] ordered the creation of a [[BattleMech]] unit trained in the tactics of the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary unit]]. ''Takashi'' later ordered that the '''Ryuken''' where to be split into several company's and each was to expand to regimental size. The '''Ryuken-roku''' was the last of these units to be formed.<ref>''Wolves on the Border''p.??{{cn}}</ref> |
| − | === | + | ===4th Succession War=== |
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===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
| − | The [[First Davion Guards]] and the [[17th Avalon Hussars]] fought the ''[[Ryuken-roku]]'' on [[An Ting]]. Despite the facts, that the First Guards were considered an elite, fanatical command and the [[AFFS]]-units outnumbered their opponent 2-to-1, they severely suffered from low morale. When the ''[[Ryuken-yon]]'' reinforced the ''Ryuken-roku'', the First Davion Guards ultimately retreated off-world.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', | + | The [[First Davion Guards]] and the [[17th Avalon Hussars]] fought the ''[[Ryuken-roku]]'' on [[An Ting]]. Despite the facts, that the First Guards were considered an elite, fanatical command and the [[AFFS]]-units outnumbered their opponent 2-to-1, they severely suffered from low morale. When the ''[[Ryuken-yon]]'' reinforced the ''Ryuken-roku'', the First Davion Guards ultimately retreated off-world. <ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 102-103</ref> |
| − | ===Ronin | + | ===Ronin Wars=== |
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | After the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]], the Ryuken-Roku, along with the rest of the Ryuken Brigade, were ordered to the world of [[Wolcott]], which by that point was a Combine-held oasis deep behind enemy lines. There, they engaged in a policy of constant raids which aimed to resupply partisans fighting against the Clan | + | After the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]], the Ryuken-Roku, along with the rest of the Ryuken Brigade, were ordered to the world of [[Wolcott]], which by that point was a Combine-held oasis deep behind enemy lines. There, they engaged in a policy of constant raids which aimed to resupply partisans fighting against the Clan occupatons of conquered worlds and destroy or disrupt the fragile supply networks of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]]. <ref name=ICSB-61W>"Invading Clans'', p. 61, "Luthien"</ref> |
===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
| − | As part of [[Operation Bulldog]] ''Ryuken-roku'' attacked [[Luzerne]] and [[Courchevel]]. They were successful in capturing both worlds, but were quickly reassigned to [[Ningxia]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 115</ref> They were initially held as a reserve force on Courchevel, but were able to land on Luzerne to support the [[3rd Davion Guards]] and [[208th Division (ComStar)|208th Division]].<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 9</ref> Arriving in August 3059, they positioned themselves so they were on one side of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]] Fourth Provisional Garrison Cluster and Sixth Striker Cluster. The other [[SLDF]] forces were on the opposite side of the Jaguars, and the ''Ryuken'' and SLDF units pinched the two Jaguar units between them. The ComStar and [[AFFS]] troops took heavy losses before joining the ''Ryuken'', but all the SLDF units inflicted such heavy losses on the Jaguars that the Clan unit couldn't maintain control of Luzerne.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 16</ref> Four days later ''Ryuken-roku'' forced the remaining members of the Sixth Striker Cluster into a fight that resulted in only a Binary of troops escaping to Jaguar DropShips.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 17</ref> | + | As part of [[Operation Bulldog]] ''Ryuken-roku'' attacked [[Luzerne]] and [[Courchevel]]. They were successful in capturing both worlds, but were quickly reassigned to [[Ningxia]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 115</ref> They were initially held as a reserve force on Courchevel, but were able to land on Luzerne to support the [[3rd Davion Guards]] and [[208th Division (ComStar)|208th Division]].<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 9</ref> Arriving in August 3059, they positioned themselves so they were on one side of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar's]] Fourth Provisional Garrison Cluster and Sixth Striker Cluster. The other [[SLDF]] forces were on the opposite side of the Jaguars, and the ''Ryuken'' and SLDF units pinched the two Jaguar units between them. The ComStar and [[AFFS]] troops took heavy losses before joining the ''Ryuken'', but all the SLDF units inflicted such heavy losses on the Jaguars that the Clan unit couldn't maintain control of Luzerne.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 16</ref> Four days later ''Ryuken-roku'' forced the remaining members of the Sixth Striker Cluster into a fight that resulted in only a Binary of troops escaping to Jaguar DropShips.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Luzerne'', p. 17</ref> |
===Federated Suns Incursion=== | ===Federated Suns Incursion=== | ||
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | Ryuken-roku garrisoned [[Ningxia]] the capital world of Ningxia Prefecture, for two years. The [[Black Dragon Society]] directed the remains of the [[2nd Night Stalkers]] regiment, a unit sympathetic to the Black Dragon cause, to the world. Though they were a veteran unit, the Night Stalkers only lasted three months against Ryuken-roku. Shortly after this, Ryuken-roku was reassigned to [[New Samarkand]] to garrison the world and protect the Coordinator. The Coordinator loaned them to the Coalition for [[Operation SCOUR]], where Ryuken-roku participated in the liberation of [[Genoa]] and discovered the [[Word of Blake]] bait and switch on [[Northwind]].<ref name="FR:DCMSp17"/> | + | Ryuken-roku garrisoned [[Ningxia]] the capital world of Ningxia Prefecture, for two years. The [[Black Dragon Society]] directed the remains of the [[2nd Night Stalkers]] regiment, a unit sympathetic to the Black Dragon cause, to the world. Though they were a veteran unit, the Night Stalkers only lasted three months against Ryuken-roku. Shortly after this, Ryuken-roku was reassigned to [[New Samarkand]] to garrison the world and protect the Coordinator. The Coordinator loaned them to the Coalition for [[Operation SCOUR]], where Ryuken-roku participated in the liberation of [[Genoa]] and discovered the [[Word of Blake]] bait and switch on [[Northwind]].<ref name="FR:DCMSp17"/> |
| − | In mid-February [[3078]] Ryuken-roku were fighting alongside [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition on [[Terra Firma]], only to discover that the capital city was a maze of booby-trapped buildings; mercenary forces ([[Cumberland's Missiliers]]) were brought in to help the Ryuken-roku clear the city block by block, but the fierce campaign against the Blakists and the [[Terra Firma Protectorate Militia]] forces saw the city effectively razed.<ref name="JHS:Tp84+">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', | + | In mid-February [[3078]] Ryuken-roku were fighting alongside [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition on [[Terra Firma]], only to discover that the capital city was a maze of booby-trapped buildings; mercenary forces ([[Cumberland's Missiliers]]) were brought in to help the Ryuken-roku clear the city block by block, but the fierce campaign against the Blakists and the [[Terra Firma Protectorate Militia]] forces saw the city effectively razed.<ref name="JHS:Tp84+">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 84-85, "Chaos Eternal: Trick Or Trap"</ref><ref name=TCp184>''Total Chaos'', pp. 184-185 "TRICK OR TRAP"</ref> |
On [[New Home]], Ryuken-roku was the key in destroying the [[47th Shadow Division]], but they lost most of their equipment and warriors.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 74</ref> Survivors and equipment were transferred to rebuild other Ryuken units, but the High Command has promised to rebuild the unit as soon as the supply situation allows.<ref name="FR:DCMSp17">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 17</ref> | On [[New Home]], Ryuken-roku was the key in destroying the [[47th Shadow Division]], but they lost most of their equipment and warriors.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 74</ref> Survivors and equipment were transferred to rebuild other Ryuken units, but the High Command has promised to rebuild the unit as soon as the supply situation allows.<ref name="FR:DCMSp17">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 17</ref> | ||
=== Republic Era === | === Republic Era === | ||
| − | After the end of the Jihad the survivors of the Ryuken-''roku'' were transferred back from the Ryuken-''ni'' and Ryuken-''san'' regiments to | + | After the end of the Jihad the survivors of the Ryuken-''roku'' were transferred back from the Ryuken-''ni'' and Ryuken-''san'' regiments to became the core of the regiment as it rebuilt using replacement personnel - although the personnel available were raw recruits. Despite the lack of experienced replacements, the rebuilding Ryuken-''roku'' continued to train hard, and had rebuilt to a strength of nearly two [[battalion]]s by [[3085]].<ref name="FM:3085p47">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 47, "Ryuken-Roku"</ref> |
===Dark Age=== | ===Dark Age=== | ||
| − | In the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] the Ryuken-''roku'' attacked [[Rowe]], facing elements of the [[2nd New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 12</ref> During this raid, the DCMS unit was able to capture several [[Sea Fox (Battle Armor)|Sea Fox battle armor]] suits from the Chasseurs.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 6</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 61 | + | In the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] the Ryuken-''roku'' attacked [[Rowe]], facing elements of the [[2nd New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 12</ref> During this raid, the DCMS unit was able to capture several [[Sea Fox (Battle Armor)|Sea Fox battle armor]] suits from the Chasseurs.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 6</ref> <ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 61, "Ryuken-roku"</ref> |
Later on [[Barlow's End]] the Ryuken-''roku'' sustained heavy losses when trying to take the Princess Melissa Spaceport, which was defended by [[Destrier]] siege tanks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 28</ref> | Later on [[Barlow's End]] the Ryuken-''roku'' sustained heavy losses when trying to take the Princess Melissa Spaceport, which was defended by [[Destrier]] siege tanks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 28</ref> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |- | + | |- |
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Ryuken-roku''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Ryuken-roku''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Alexis Vanharobik]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMDC131>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 131 | + | | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Alexis Vanharobik]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMDC131>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 131, "Ryuken-roku Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp119>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 119, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''Tai-sa''||[[Gratia Bernard]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49 | + | | ''Tai-sa''||[[Gratia Bernard]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''Tai-sa''||[[Kaoru Katayanagi]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p65>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 65 | + | | ''Tai-sa''||[[Kaoru Katayanagi]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p65>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 65, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | All warriors are skilled to find weak spots in enemy formations. The sub unit open the line and the superior officer send reinforcement when necessary. These unit is also known to stay longer in battle as other units can do. The | + | All warriors are skilled to find weak spots in enemy formations. The sub unit open the line and the superior officer send reinforcement when necessary. These unit is also known to stay longer in battle as other units can do. The CO's set often a trap for the opponent with devastating effect.<ref name=FMDC131/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' Ryuken-roku''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=HWo3039p139/> | + | ''' Ryuken-roku''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name = HWo3039p139/> |
| − | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Misery]].<ref name=HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref> | + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Misery]]. <ref name = HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139 </ref> |
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | ''' Ryuken-roku''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=20yup41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41</ref> | + | ''' Ryuken-roku''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=20yup41>''20-Year Update'', p. 41</ref> |
:* CO: Tai-sa Henrietta Bailey | :* CO: Tai-sa Henrietta Bailey | ||
| − | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Misery]].<ref name=20yup41/> | + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Misery]]. <ref name=20yup41/> |
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | ''' Ryuken-roku''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28</ref> | + | ''' Ryuken-roku''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p.28</ref> |
| − | :*CO: | + | :*CO: Sho-sho Sung Kim II |
===3059 to 3067=== | ===3059 to 3067=== | ||
| − | '''Ryuken-roku''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> | + | '''Ryuken-roku''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> |
* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Alexis Vanharobik | * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Alexis Vanharobik | ||
** XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Kenji Ibaraki | ** XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Kenji Ibaraki | ||
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- These skilled pilots provide escort in double strength to any landing force and are also adept in securing air superiority. | - These skilled pilots provide escort in double strength to any landing force and are also adept in securing air superiority. | ||
| − | '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (2 | + | '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (2 Ballalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> |
* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Jase Nagiia | * Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Jase Nagiia | ||
| − | * Armor Commander (3067): ''Chu-sa'' Horace Vassilay | + | * Armor Commander (3067): ''Chu-sa'' Horace Vassilay |
'''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> | '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC131/><ref name=FMUp119/> | ||
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===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
| − | + | Assigned to garrison [[Benjamin]], the Ryuken-roku was only at 20% of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 17</ref> | |
| − | |||
===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
'''Ryuken-roku''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> | '''Ryuken-roku''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> | ||
| − | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' | + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Gratia Bernard |
'''Ryuken-roku Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> | '''Ryuken-roku Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> | ||
| − | * CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' | + | * CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' Egilhard Rey |
| − | '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> | + | '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> |
| − | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' | + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Anton Arriola |
| − | '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> | + | '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=FM3085p49/> |
| − | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' | + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Shichiro Shizuka |
:- At this point, the various units within Ryuken-''roku'' had rebuilt to between forty-five and seventy percent of full strength, with high levels of advanced technology present in each of the units.<ref name=FM3085p49/> | :- At this point, the various units within Ryuken-''roku'' had rebuilt to between forty-five and seventy percent of full strength, with high levels of advanced technology present in each of the units.<ref name=FM3085p49/> | ||
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'''Ryuken-roku Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p65/> | '''Ryuken-roku Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p65/> | ||
| − | * CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' | + | * CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Jesse Bonner |
| − | '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p65/> | + | '''Ryuken-roku Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p65/> |
| − | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' | + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Alexander Powell |
| − | '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p65/> | + | '''Ryuken-roku Infantry''' (Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=FM3145p65/> |
| − | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' | + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Carter Hodge |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Report: DCMS | + | *''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Historical Turning Points: Luzerne]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Historical Turning Points: Luzerne]]'' | ||
* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]'' | * ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' | + | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' ( | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' (Novel) | |
| + | *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Ryuken, 06th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Ryuken, 06th]] | ||