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| nickname = Midnight Sun
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| Designation    = Ryuken-yon
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| parent formation = [[Ryuken]]
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| unitname = Ryuken-yon
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| Nickname      = Midnight Sun
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| Affiliation    = Draconis Combine
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
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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-yon''' was one of the units formed. They fought on [[Misery]] against [[Wolf's Dragoons]].<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Misery'', p. 9</ref>
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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 then to expand to regimental size. The '''Ryuken-yon''', or ''Ryuken Four'' in japanese, was one of the units formed. They fought on [[Misery]] against Wolf's Dragoons.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Misery'', p. 9</ref>
  
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===4th Succession War===
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===Fourth Succession War===
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===Ronin War===
 
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===War of 3039===
 
===War of 3039===
 
====[[Harrow's Sun]]====
 
====[[Harrow's Sun]]====
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The AFFS support several before the start of the war a resistance movement on the planet. Over the time the assault and attacks were successful but the intelligence agents failed to discover that the DCMS had send the seasoned command as regular defense force to the world. The underground movement get help from Miller Marauder, which were on the world to win the planet for the AFFS. The arrival came as an shock to the resistance leader, but they act immedatly with coordinated attacks around the surface. The confusion doesn't last long. The DCMS unit routet several resistance cells out and cutt of the AFFS mercaneries from their awaiting Dropships. The Marauders decided to hold the line and to save as many solderis as they can. With the arrival of 3 DCMS infantery regiments the situation turned worse for the AFFS side once again. The Marauders lost over 50 percent of their fighting strength during the retreat from that world. The anti DCMS movement fight for several more weeks but a hugh number get prisoners. Several hundred of them were executed for consperacy treasons against the Combine. <ref> ''[[War of 3039]]'' p.99-100 </ref>
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The AFFS support several before the start of the war a resistance movement on the planet. Over the time the assault and attacks were successful but the intelligence agents failed to discover that the DCMS had send the seasoned command as regular defense force to the world. The underground movement get help from Miller Marauder, which were on the world to win the planet for the AFFS. The arrival came as a shock to the resistance leader, but they act immediately with coordinated attacks around the surface. The confusion doesn't last long. The DCMS unit routed several resistance cells out and cut off the AFFS mercenaries from their awaiting DropShips. The Marauders decided to hold the line and to save as many soldiers as they could. With the arrival of 3 DCMS infantry regiments the situation turned worse for the AFFS side once again. The Marauders lost over 50 percent of their fighting strength during the retreat from that world. The anti-DCMS movement fought for several more weeks but a huge number were taken prisoner. Several hundred of them were executed for conspiracy and treason against the Combine.<ref>''[[War of 3039]]'', p. 99–100</ref>
 
====[[An Ting]]====
 
====[[An Ting]]====
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The fight for the world was fierce, because the Federated Suns and the DCMS fought several battles in the past for that planet. The AFFS troops which landed during wave won (1st Davion Guards + 17th Avalon Hussars) <ref> ''[[War of 3039]]'' p.135-136 </ref> meet fiece resistance from the [[Ryuken-roku]]. The leaders of the AFFS command expected the arrival from DCMS reinforcement soons but couldn't find away to break the enemy even with superior numbers. The situation for DCMS changed when the Ryuken-yon landed with their conventional forces. The resistance of the local population make the fight for the AFFS tougher. The DCMS commands get the upper hand when they repulsed several brea out attemps of the Davion troops. After that series of defeats the Commanding Officer of the task force give the withdraw order to his troops.  
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The fight for the world was fierce, because the Federated Suns and the DCMS fought several battles in the past for that planet. The AFFS troops which landed during wave one (1st Davion Guards + 17th Avalon Hussars)<ref>''War of 3039'', pp. 135–136</ref> meet fierce resistance from the [[Ryuken-roku]]. The leaders of the AFFS command expected the arrival from DCMS reinforcement soon but couldn't find a way to break the enemy even with superior numbers. The situation for DCMS changed when the Ryuken-yon landed with their conventional forces. The resistance of the local population made the fight for the AFFS tougher. The DCMS commands get the upper hand when they repulsed several breakout attempts of the Davion troops. After that series of defeats the Commanding Officer of the task force give the withdrawal order to his troops.<ref>''[[War of 3039]]'', p. 103–104</ref>
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<ref> ''[[War of 3039]]'' p.103-104 </ref>
 
  
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===Ronin Wars===
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===Clan Invasion===
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In [[3050]] the ''Ryuken-yon'' was stationed on [[Harrow's Sun]].<ref name=20yup41/>
  
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===Clan Invasion===
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After the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]], the Ryuken-Yon, 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>
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===Operation Bulldog===
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===Operation BULLDOG===
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Volunteers from the unit formed the ''Dark Sword'' Provisional Company as part of [[Operation Bird Dog]].<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 8</ref>.
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Volunteers from the unit formed the ''Dark Sword'' Provisional Company as part of [[Operation BIRD DOG]];<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 8</ref> led by ''[[Chu-i]]'' [[John Kikuchi]], the Dark Sword deployed to [[Hyner]] to harass Smoke Jaguar forces in the buildup to [[Operation BULLDOG]].<ref name="TRO:3058Up140">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 140: "BHKU-0 Black Hawk-KU"</ref>
  
 
===Dominion War===
 
===Dominion War===
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===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
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After assembling on [[Ko]], ''Ryuken-yon'' travelled to [[Imbros III]] in an effort to retake the system. They were ambushed by a fleet of [[Word of Blake]] ships. The Blakists destroyed ten JumpShips and captured three others. The few survivors were captured and sent to prison camps on [[Dieron]]. With such staggering losses, the High Command decided not to rebuild the unit and reassigned the survivors to other Ryuken regiments.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 17</ref>
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After assembling on [[Ko]], ''Ryuken-yon'' traveled to [[Imbros III]] in an effort to retake the system. They were ambushed by a fleet of [[Word of Blake]] ships. The Blakists destroyed ten JumpShips and captured three others. The few survivors were captured and sent to prison camps on [[Dieron]]. With such staggering losses, the High Command decided not to rebuild the unit and reassigned the survivors to other Ryuken regiments.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 17</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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When they were formed in 3026, they were commanded by ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Chuichi Hokare.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Misery'', p. 9</ref>
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[[Tai-sa]] Shodaru is the CO of these unit and is highly decorated with the [[Bushido Blade]] and The [[Warders of the Dragon]].<ref name=FMDC129>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 129, "Ryuken-yon Unit Profile"</ref>
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Ryuken-yon'''
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| ''[[Chu-sa]]''||[[Chuichi Hokare]]||[[3026]]<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Misery'', p. 9</ref>
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| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Wilson Vewers]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20yup41/>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Toshimichi Shodaru]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FMDC129>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 129: "Ryuken-yon Unit Profile"</ref>
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
 
The ''Ryuken-yon'' began their night fighting experience in the [[Battle of Misery]].<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Misery'', p. 9</ref>
 
The ''Ryuken-yon'' began their night fighting experience in the [[Battle of Misery]].<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Misery'', p. 9</ref>
  
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The unit prefers to fight at night. During such operations the forces attacks from 3 sides. The last open direction is a covered trap. Every opposing unit will be slaughtered by precise strikes from [[TAG]] guided missiles from missile carrier. Normally 12 Mechs defend this support unit.<ref name=FMDC129/>
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The unit prefers to fight at night. During such operations the forces attacks from 3 sides. The last open direction is a covered trap. Every opposing unit will be slaughtered by precise strikes from [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] guided missiles from missile carrier. Normally 12 'Mechs will defend this support unit.<ref name=FMDC129/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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===3040===
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''' Ryuken-yon''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=HWo3039p139/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Harrow’s Sun]].<ref name=HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref>
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===3050===
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''' Ryuken-yon''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=20yup41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41</ref>
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:*CO: Tai-sa Wilson Vewers<ref name=20yup41/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Harrow's Sun]].<ref name=20yup41/>
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===3054===
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''' Ryuken-yon''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28</ref>
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:*CO: ''Sho-sho Sung'' Kim II
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===3059===
 
===3059===
 
'''Ryuken-yon''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC129/>
 
'''Ryuken-yon''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC129/>
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* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: Tai-sa Toshimichi Shodaru
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* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Toshimichi Shodaru
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** XO: Chu-sa Kevin Anderson
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** XO: ''Chu-sa'' Kevin Anderson
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* 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Dawn Bouchier
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* 2nd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Dawn Bouchier
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* 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Tammi Toshogu
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* 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Tammi Toshogu
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*: The unit contains 36 [[OmniMech]]s and all other machines are fully upgraded. The command owns many advanced targeting gear also.
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*: The unit contains 36 [[OmniMech]]s and all other machines are fully upgraded. The command owns many pieces of advanced targeting gear also.
  
 
'''Ryuken-yon Aerospace''' (1 [[Wing]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC129/>
 
'''Ryuken-yon Aerospace''' (1 [[Wing]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC129/>
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* Armor Commander: Chu-sa Geno Esteban
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* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Geno Esteban
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*: The unit received some of the high value omnifighters.
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*: The unit received some of the high-value OmniFighters.
  
 
'''Ryuken-yon Armor''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC129/>
 
'''Ryuken-yon Armor''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC129/>
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* Armor Commander: Tai-sa Kaleed Brahjah
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* Armor Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Kaleed Brahjah
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*: To increase the fighting capabilities of these unit, the high command give them 3 companies of advanced weapons carriers.<br>
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*: To increase the fighting capabilities of these unit, the high command gave them 3 companies of advanced weapons carriers.<br>
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*: The [[SRM Carrier]]s are semi omni vehicle, such means they can accept [[Arrow IV]] launchers if necessary.
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*: The [[SRM Carrier]]s are semi-OmniVehicles, which means they can accept [[Arrow IV]] launchers if necessary.
  
 
'''Ryuken-yon Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC129/>
 
'''Ryuken-yon Infantry''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC129/>
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* Troop Commander: Tai-sa Hydomo Kamakura
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* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Hydomo Kamakura
 
*: The infantry includes 6 squads of pathfinders, which are also skilled in demolition work behind enemy lines.
 
*: The infantry includes 6 squads of pathfinders, which are also skilled in demolition work behind enemy lines.
  
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==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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*''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
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* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
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*''[[Historical Turning Points: Misery]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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*''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
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*''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' (Novel)
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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* ''[[Historical Turning Points: Misery]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' (novel)
  
  
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Ryuken, 04th]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Ryuken, 04th]]

Latest revision as of 20:52, 5 November 2023

Insignia of the Ryuken-yon
Ryuken-yon
Formed 3026
Nickname Midnight Sun
Affiliation Draconis Combine
Parent Command Ryuken

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

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 then to expand to regimental size. The Ryuken-yon, or Ryuken Four in japanese, was one of the units formed. They fought on Misery against Wolf's Dragoons.[1]

Fourth Succession War[edit]


Ronin War[edit]


War of 3039[edit]

Harrow's Sun[edit]

The AFFS support several before the start of the war a resistance movement on the planet. Over the time the assault and attacks were successful but the intelligence agents failed to discover that the DCMS had send the seasoned command as regular defense force to the world. The underground movement get help from Miller Marauder, which were on the world to win the planet for the AFFS. The arrival came as a shock to the resistance leader, but they act immediately with coordinated attacks around the surface. The confusion doesn't last long. The DCMS unit routed several resistance cells out and cut off the AFFS mercenaries from their awaiting DropShips. The Marauders decided to hold the line and to save as many soldiers as they could. With the arrival of 3 DCMS infantry regiments the situation turned worse for the AFFS side once again. The Marauders lost over 50 percent of their fighting strength during the retreat from that world. The anti-DCMS movement fought for several more weeks but a huge number were taken prisoner. Several hundred of them were executed for conspiracy and treason against the Combine.[2]

An Ting[edit]

The fight for the world was fierce, because the Federated Suns and the DCMS fought several battles in the past for that planet. The AFFS troops which landed during wave one (1st Davion Guards + 17th Avalon Hussars)[3] meet fierce resistance from the Ryuken-roku. The leaders of the AFFS command expected the arrival from DCMS reinforcement soon but couldn't find a way to break the enemy even with superior numbers. The situation for DCMS changed when the Ryuken-yon landed with their conventional forces. The resistance of the local population made the fight for the AFFS tougher. The DCMS commands get the upper hand when they repulsed several breakout attempts of the Davion troops. After that series of defeats the Commanding Officer of the task force give the withdrawal order to his troops.[4]

Clan Invasion[edit]

In 3050 the Ryuken-yon was stationed on Harrow's Sun.[5]

After the Battle of Luthien, the Ryuken-Yon, 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 Smoke Jaguar and Nova Cat.[6]

Operation BULLDOG[edit]

Volunteers from the unit formed the Dark Sword Provisional Company as part of Operation BIRD DOG;[7] led by Chu-i John Kikuchi, the Dark Sword deployed to Hyner to harass Smoke Jaguar forces in the buildup to Operation BULLDOG.[8]

Dominion War[edit]


Federated Suns Incursion[edit]


Jihad[edit]

After assembling on Ko, Ryuken-yon traveled to Imbros III in an effort to retake the system. They were ambushed by a fleet of Word of Blake ships. The Blakists destroyed ten JumpShips and captured three others. The few survivors were captured and sent to prison camps on Dieron. With such staggering losses, the High Command decided not to rebuild the unit and reassigned the survivors to other Ryuken regiments.[9]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Ryuken-yon
Chu-sa Chuichi Hokare 3026[10]
Tai-sa Wilson Vewers 3050[5]
Tai-sa Toshimichi Shodaru 3059[11]

Tactics[edit]

The Ryuken-yon began their night fighting experience in the Battle of Misery.[12]

The unit prefers to fight at night. During such operations the forces attacks from 3 sides. The last open direction is a covered trap. Every opposing unit will be slaughtered by precise strikes from TAG guided missiles from missile carrier. Normally 12 'Mechs will defend this support unit.[11]

Composition History[edit]

3040[edit]

Ryuken-yon (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[13]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Harrow’s Sun.[13]

3050[edit]

Ryuken-yon (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[5]

  • CO: Tai-sa Wilson Vewers[5]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Harrow's Sun.[5]

3054[edit]

Ryuken-yon (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[14]

  • CO: Sho-sho Sung Kim II

3059[edit]

Ryuken-yon (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[11]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Toshimichi Shodaru
    • XO: Chu-sa Kevin Anderson
  • 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Dawn Bouchier
  • 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Tammi Toshogu
    The unit contains 36 OmniMechs and all other machines are fully upgraded. The command owns many pieces of advanced targeting gear also.

Ryuken-yon Aerospace (1 Wing/Veteran/Questionable)[11]

  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Geno Esteban
    The unit received some of the high-value OmniFighters.

Ryuken-yon Armor (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[11]

  • Armor Commander: Tai-sa Kaleed Brahjah
    To increase the fighting capabilities of these unit, the high command gave them 3 companies of advanced weapons carriers.
    The SRM Carriers are semi-OmniVehicles, which means they can accept Arrow IV launchers if necessary.

Ryuken-yon Infantry (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[11]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Hydomo Kamakura
    The infantry includes 6 squads of pathfinders, which are also skilled in demolition work behind enemy lines.

3067[edit]


References[edit]

  1. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Misery, p. 9
  2. ↑ War of 3039, p. 99–100
  3. ↑ War of 3039, pp. 135–136
  4. ↑ War of 3039, p. 103–104
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 20 Year Update, p. 41
  6. ↑ Invading Clans, p. 61: "Luthien"
  7. ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 8
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 140: "BHKU-0 Black Hawk-KU"
  9. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 17
  10. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Misery, p. 9
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 129: "Ryuken-yon Unit Profile"
  12. ↑ Historical Turning Points: Misery, p. 9
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139
  14. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 28

Bibliography[edit]

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