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Line 19: | children = | children = }} }} − '''Shin Yodama''' was born on [[Marfik]] and was an officer in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. + '''Shin Yodama''' ([[3021]] – 22 January, [[3073]], aged 52 years) was born on [[Marfik]] and was an officer with the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. ==History== ==History== ===Early Life=== ===Early Life=== − Orphaned during the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] invasion of Marfik during the [[Fourth Succession War]], Yodama was adopted by Kuritan guerrillas, and, after taking part in several operations, was later recruited into the Kuroi Kiri [[yakuza]] family.{{cn}} + Orphaned during the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] invasion of Marfik during the [[Fourth Succession War]], Yodama was adopted by Kuritan guerrillas, and, after taking part in several operations, he was later recruited into the Kuroi Kiri [[yakuza]] family.{{cn}} − ===Ronin War/War of 3039=== + ===Ronin War / War of 3039=== − At age 18, Yodama joined the DCMS in service to [[House Kurita]]. He distinguished himself in the [[Ronin War]], destroying several rebel 'Mechs on [[Najha]]. He later served in the [[War of 3039]].{{cn}} + At age 18, Yodama joined the DCMS in service to [[House Kurita]]. He distinguished himself in the [[Ronin War]], destroying several rebel 'Mechs on [[Najha]]. He later served in the [[War of 3039]].{{Citation needed}} ===Early Clan Invasion=== ===Early Clan Invasion=== − Yodama truly distinguished himself on [[Turtle Bay]] with the [[14th Legion of Vega|Fourteenth Legion of Vega]]. When [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] invaded the planet, they easily dispatched the defenders. Yodama's 'Mech was destroyed by [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elementals]], though he managed to kill one of them, a warrior named Sachi, and reconnect with the local yakuza resistance.<ref>''ClanTroops'', p. 22</ref> Upon learning that the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Jaguars]] were holding [[Hohiro Kurita II|Hohiro Kurita]] prisoner, Yodama and his confederates organized an escape and managed to get off-planet, returning the heir of the Dragon to his father, [[Theodore Kurita]]. Yodama was promoted and honored by Theodore, and along with Hohiro he successfully planned and executed the battle of [[Wolcott]], where the Jaguars tasted defeat for the first time.{{cn}} + Yodama truly distinguished himself on [[Turtle Bay]] with the [[14th Legion of Vega]]. When [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] invaded the planet, they easily dispatched the defenders. Yodama's 'Mech was destroyed by [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elementals]], though he managed to kill one of them, a Warrior named Sachi, and reconnect with the local yakuza resistance<ref>''ClanTroops'', p. 22</ref>. Upon learning that the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Jaguars]] were holding [[Hohiro Kurita II|Hohiro Kurita]] prisoner, Yodama and his confederates organized an escape, and managed to get off-planet, returning the heir of the Dragon to his father, [[Theodore Kurita]]. Yodama was promoted and honored by Theodore, and along with Hohiro he successfully planned and executed the battle of [[Wolcott]], where the Jaguars tasted defeat for the first time.{{cn}} ===Battle of Luthien=== ===Battle of Luthien=== − Yodama later served at the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]] as Theodore's liaison officer to [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] himself. Despite the Coordinator's curses and demands, Yodama was successful in keeping the [[Dragon's Claws]] units reeled in until the time came to strike at the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] lines.{{cn}} + Yodama later served at the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]] as Theodore's liaison officer to [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] himself. Despite the Coordinator's curses and demands, Yodama was successful in keeping the [[Dragon's Claws]] units reeled in until the time came to strike at the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]]' lines.{{cn}} + [[File:Shin Yodama HBHK.jpg|right|thumb|''[[Sho-sho]]'' Shin Yodama]] ===Dragon's Claws=== ===Dragon's Claws=== − Yodama was appointed commander of the [[Izanagi Warriors]], the Coordinator's bodyguard unit, in May [[3052]] as a reward for his service to the Combine.<ref name=LDp103>''Lost Destiny'', p. 103</ref> + Yodama was appointed commander of the [[Izanagi Warriors]], the Coordinator's bodyguard unit in May [[3052]] as a reward for his service to the Combine.<ref name=LDp103>''Lost Destiny'', p. 103</ref> − In [[3054]], separate assassination attempts were made against Takashi at the same time by [[Michi Noketsuna]] and [[Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar]]. Though not explicitly stated, it is suggested that Yodama was kept busy while this was going on by some distraction arranged by the [[ISF]]. There is no indication Yodama was actually punished for these events.<ref>''Wolf Pack'', p. ??{{cn}}</ref> + In [[3054]] when separate assassination attempts were made against Takashi at the same time by [[Michi Noketsuna]] and [[Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar]], respectively. Though not explicitly stated, it is suggested that Yodama was kept busy while this was going on by some distraction arranged by the [[ISF]]. There is no indication Yodama was actually punished for these events. <ref>''Wolf Pack''</ref> ===Operation BULLDOG=== ===Operation BULLDOG=== − During [[Operation BULLDOG]] in [[3058]], Yodama was still commander of the Izanagi Warriors, and headed a task force that included the [[8th Sword of Light|Eighth Sword of Light]] and the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[66th Division (ComStar)|Sixty-sixth Division]] and struck at the worlds of [[Teniente]], [[Juazeiro]] and [[Outer Volta]]. At the battle of Outer Volta, their opponents were the remnants of the Smoke Jaguars [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Beta Galaxy]] Command [[Trinary]] and [[First Jaguar Guards]]. Honoring his opponents by using Clan single-combat rules, Yodama's Izanagi routed their [[Clan]] opponents.<ref name=TDR-10>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 10: "Unit Summaries - Operation Bulldog - DCMS Forces"</ref><ref name=TDR-46>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 46–47: "Scenario 9: No Mercy"</ref> + During [[Operation BULLDOG]] in [[3058]], Yodama was still commander of the Izanagi Warriors, and headed a task force that included the [[8th Sword of Light]] and the [[ComGuard]] [[66th Division (ComStar)|66th Division]] and struck at the worlds of [[Teniente]], [[Juazeiro]] and [[Outer Volta]]. At the battle of Outer Volta, their opponents were the remains of the Smoke Jaguars' [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Beta Galaxy]] Command [[Trinary]], and the remains of the [[First Jaguar Guards]]. Honoring his opponents by using Clan single combat rules, Yodama's Izanagi routed their [[Clan]] opponents. <ref name=TDR-10>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 10 "Unit Summaries - Operation Bulldog - DCMS Forces"</ref><ref name=TDR-46>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 46-47 "Scenario 9: No Mercy"</ref> ===Jihad and Death=== ===Jihad and Death=== − Yodama was among the high-ranking dignitaries killed by the [[Fritz Donner|Donner Bombing]] on [[Arc-Royal]] in early [[3073]].<ref name=JSTBD-36/> + Yodama was among the high-ranking dignitaries killed by the [[Fritz Donner|Donner Bomb]] on [[Arc-Royal]] in early 3073. <ref name=JSTBD-36/> − − ==Legacy== − Shin's death only hardened his friend Hohiro's determination to support [[Stone's Coalition]] and purge the Blakist stain from the Inner Sphere. In his honor, ''Yodama Gardens'' were created on Luthien. He must have had children, because in the [[ilClan Era]] the gardens were maintained by Shin's granddaughter. There they welcomed war-weary soldiers and artists alike.<ref>''BattleTech Legends'', p. 90</ref> ==BattleMechs== ==BattleMechs== − During the Ronin War, Yodama piloted a ''[[Panther]]''. He spent most of his career using a ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', though he seems to have switched to a ''[[Griffin]]'' by [[3055]].{{cn}} However, the ''Hawk'', which he named ''Kuroi Kiri'' – Black Fog in Japanese – remained his workhorse. Takahashi insisted he upgrade ''Kuroi Kiri'' with the latest technology available. For political or other reasons, during Operation BULLDOG Yodama switched to a ''[[Dragon Fire]]''.<ref name=TDR-46/> ''Kuroi Kiri'' remained in service even during the ilClan Era. In honor of Yodama, piloting his 'Mech was a rotating honor given only to the Izanagi Warriors who shows the greatest dedication to the Dragon.<ref>''BattleTech Legends'', p. 91</ref> + During the Ronin War, Yodama piloted a ''[[Panther]]''. He spent most of his career using a ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', though he seems to have switched to a ''[[Griffin]]'' by [[3055]]. During Operation BULLDOG he used a ''[[Dragon Fire]]''. <ref name=TDR-46/> − ==Gallery== + ==Portrait Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Shin Yodama ER3052.jpg| at age 29, from ''[[Era Report: 3052|ER:3052]]'' + Image:Shin Yodama.jpg|Shin Yodama at age 30 − Shin Yodama Luthien.jpg|Yodama at age 30, from ''[[Luthien]]'' − Shin Yodama HBHK.jpg|''[[Sho-sho]]'' Yodama at age 46, from ''[[Handbook: House Kurita|HB:House Kurita]]'' − Shin Yodama BTLegends.jpg|Yodama from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' − Shin Yodama BTTCG.jpg|Yodama from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|BTTCG]]'' − Phoenix Hawk (Kuroi Kiri) BTLegends.jpg|Yodama's ''Phoenix Hawk'' ''Kuroi Kiri'' from ''BT:Legends'' </gallery> </gallery> ==Quotations== ==Quotations== − {{quote|''[[Hanse Davion|Davion]] was a genius. He accomplished things no other leader in the [[Successor States]] had done – and it wasn't all due to his legendary luck.''|''[[Sho-sa]]'' [[Shin Yodama]], [[Port Moseby]], 21 Mar [[3052]]}}{{cn}} + {{quote|''[[Hanse Davion|Davion]] was a genius. He accomplished things no other leader in the [[Successor States]] had done-and it wasn't all due to his legendary luck.''|''[[Sho-sa]]'' [[Shin Yodama]], [[Port Moseby]], 21 Mar [[3052]]}} ==References== ==References== Line 68:
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| − | | image = Shin Yodama | + | | image = Shin Yodama 3052.jpg |
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| name = Shin Yodama | | name = Shin Yodama | ||
| birthdate = [[3021]] | | birthdate = [[3021]] | ||
| − | | died = 22 January [[3073]]<ref name=JSTBD-36>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. | + | | died = 22 January [[3073]]<ref name=JSTBD-36>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 36-37 "Around the Sphere - The Lyran Alliance - Bombings and Barbarism"</ref> |
| othernames = | | othernames = | ||
| affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]]<br/>[[Yakuza]] | | affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]]<br/>[[Yakuza]] | ||
| − | | rank = ''[[Sho- | + | | rank = ''[[Sho-sa]]'' |
| title = | | title = | ||
| position = | | position = | ||
| − | | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | + | | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] |
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| − | '''Shin Yodama''' was born on [[Marfik]] and was an officer | + | '''Shin Yodama''' ([[3021]] – 22 January, [[3073]], aged 52 years) was born on [[Marfik]] and was an officer with the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early Life=== | ===Early Life=== | ||
| − | Orphaned during the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] invasion of Marfik during the [[Fourth Succession War]], Yodama was adopted by Kuritan guerrillas, and, after taking part in several operations, was later recruited into the Kuroi Kiri [[yakuza]] family.{{cn}} | + | Orphaned during the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] invasion of Marfik during the [[Fourth Succession War]], Yodama was adopted by Kuritan guerrillas, and, after taking part in several operations, he was later recruited into the Kuroi Kiri [[yakuza]] family.{{cn}} |
| − | ===Ronin War/War of 3039=== | + | ===Ronin War / War of 3039=== |
| − | At age 18, Yodama joined the DCMS in service to [[House Kurita]]. He distinguished himself in the [[Ronin War]], destroying several rebel 'Mechs on [[Najha]]. He later served in the [[War of 3039]].{{ | + | At age 18, Yodama joined the DCMS in service to [[House Kurita]]. He distinguished himself in the [[Ronin War]], destroying several rebel 'Mechs on [[Najha]]. He later served in the [[War of 3039]].{{Citation needed}} |
===Early Clan Invasion=== | ===Early Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | Yodama truly distinguished himself on [[Turtle Bay]] with the [[14th | + | Yodama truly distinguished himself on [[Turtle Bay]] with the [[14th Legion of Vega]]. When [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] invaded the planet, they easily dispatched the defenders. Yodama's 'Mech was destroyed by [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elementals]], though he managed to kill one of them, a Warrior named Sachi, and reconnect with the local yakuza resistance<ref>''ClanTroops'', p. 22</ref>. Upon learning that the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Jaguars]] were holding [[Hohiro Kurita II|Hohiro Kurita]] prisoner, Yodama and his confederates organized an escape, and managed to get off-planet, returning the heir of the Dragon to his father, [[Theodore Kurita]]. Yodama was promoted and honored by Theodore, and along with Hohiro he successfully planned and executed the battle of [[Wolcott]], where the Jaguars tasted defeat for the first time.{{cn}} |
===Battle of Luthien=== | ===Battle of Luthien=== | ||
| − | Yodama later served at the [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | Yodama later served at the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]] as Theodore's liaison officer to [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] himself. Despite the Coordinator's curses and demands, Yodama was successful in keeping the [[Dragon's Claws]] units reeled in until the time came to strike at the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]]' lines.{{cn}} |
| + | [[File:Shin Yodama HBHK.jpg|right|thumb|''[[Sho-sho]]'' Shin Yodama]] | ||
===Dragon's Claws=== | ===Dragon's Claws=== | ||
| − | Yodama was appointed commander of the [[Izanagi Warriors]], the Coordinator's bodyguard unit | + | Yodama was appointed commander of the [[Izanagi Warriors]], the Coordinator's bodyguard unit in May [[3052]] as a reward for his service to the Combine.<ref name=LDp103>''Lost Destiny'', p. 103</ref> |
| − | In [[3054]] | + | In [[3054]] when separate assassination attempts were made against Takashi at the same time by [[Michi Noketsuna]] and [[Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar]], respectively. Though not explicitly stated, it is suggested that Yodama was kept busy while this was going on by some distraction arranged by the [[ISF]]. There is no indication Yodama was actually punished for these events. <ref>''Wolf Pack''</ref> |
===Operation BULLDOG=== | ===Operation BULLDOG=== | ||
| − | During [[Operation BULLDOG]] in [[3058]], Yodama was still commander of the Izanagi Warriors, and headed a task force that included the [[8th | + | During [[Operation BULLDOG]] in [[3058]], Yodama was still commander of the Izanagi Warriors, and headed a task force that included the [[8th Sword of Light]] and the [[ComGuard]] [[66th Division (ComStar)|66th Division]] and struck at the worlds of [[Teniente]], [[Juazeiro]] and [[Outer Volta]]. At the battle of Outer Volta, their opponents were the remains of the Smoke Jaguars' [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Beta Galaxy]] Command [[Trinary]], and the remains of the [[First Jaguar Guards]]. Honoring his opponents by using Clan single combat rules, Yodama's Izanagi routed their [[Clan]] opponents. <ref name=TDR-10>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 10 "Unit Summaries - Operation Bulldog - DCMS Forces"</ref><ref name=TDR-46>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 46-47 "Scenario 9: No Mercy"</ref> |
===Jihad and Death=== | ===Jihad and Death=== | ||
| − | Yodama was among the high-ranking dignitaries killed by the [[Fritz Donner|Donner | + | Yodama was among the high-ranking dignitaries killed by the [[Fritz Donner|Donner Bomb]] on [[Arc-Royal]] in early 3073. <ref name=JSTBD-36/> |
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==BattleMechs== | ==BattleMechs== | ||
| − | During the Ronin War, Yodama piloted a ''[[Panther]]''. He spent most of his career using a ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', though he seems to have switched to a ''[[Griffin]]'' by [[3055]]. | + | During the Ronin War, Yodama piloted a ''[[Panther]]''. He spent most of his career using a ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', though he seems to have switched to a ''[[Griffin]]'' by [[3055]]. During Operation BULLDOG he used a ''[[Dragon Fire]]''. <ref name=TDR-46/> |
| − | ==Gallery== | + | ==Portrait Gallery== |
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| − | Shin Yodama | + | Image:Shin Yodama.jpg|Shin Yodama at age 30 |
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==Quotations== | ==Quotations== | ||
| − | {{quote|''[[Hanse Davion|Davion]] was a genius. He accomplished things no other leader in the [[Successor States]] had done | + | {{quote|''[[Hanse Davion|Davion]] was a genius. He accomplished things no other leader in the [[Successor States]] had done-and it wasn't all due to his legendary luck.''|''[[Sho-sa]]'' [[Shin Yodama]], [[Port Moseby]], 21 Mar [[3052]]}} |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]'' | * ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]'' | ||
* ''[[Natural Selection]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Natural Selection]]'' (novel) | ||
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