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Yori's reign would chalk up another monumental win on July 8, 3146, when the Combine invaded [[New Avalon]]. Though the AFFS would not make a general retreat until October of that year, Yori and the Combine would continue to hold the former Federated Suns capital, formalizing what was colloquially called the "Dragon's Tongue" as the Tancredi and New Avalon Prefectures of the New Samarkand Military District. <ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p.28-29</ref> | Yori's reign would chalk up another monumental win on July 8, 3146, when the Combine invaded [[New Avalon]]. Though the AFFS would not make a general retreat until October of that year, Yori and the Combine would continue to hold the former Federated Suns capital, formalizing what was colloquially called the "Dragon's Tongue" as the Tancredi and New Avalon Prefectures of the New Samarkand Military District. <ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p.28-29</ref> | ||
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| + | Seeking another way to reiterate her connection to the ruling dynasty of House Kurita, Yori piloted the ''[[BattleMaster]]'' belonging to her great-great-grandfather [[Takashi Kurita|Takashi]]<ref>''BattleTech: Legends'' p. 37</ref> | ||
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Yori Kurita | |
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| Personal | |
| Also known as | Yori Sakamoto |
| Born | 3113[1] |
| Affiliation | House Sakamoto House Kurita |
| Profile | |
| Position(s) | Coordinator |
Yori Kurita was the granddaughter of Theodore Kurita's illegitimate son Franklin Sakamoto and Coordinator of the Draconis Combine from 3137 onwards. Initially regarded as an unimportant member of House Kurita, the annihilation of the ruling Kurita line combined with the patronage of Warlord Matsuhari Toranaga resulted in her ascension to the Combine's Chrysanthemum Throne.[2]
Despite doubts about her fitness for the role Yori Kurita proved herself a capable ruler, first in crushing a rebellion by Clan Nova Cat and elements of the Combine military, and later by overseeing stunning victories over the Federated Suns and the conquest of its capital.
Contents
History
Early Life
Born on Isesaki as Yori Sakomoto, she spent the first eleven years of her life oblivious to her heritage. Shortly after Yori's eleventh birthday, her family was visited by representatives of District Warlord Matsuhari Toranaga who informed the Sakamotos that Yori's father was the only son of Franklin Sakamoto. Following this revelation, the family was relocated to New Samarkand and Yori enrolled as a student at Galedon Military Academy where she trained to be a MechWarrior[1]
Toranaga's 'generosity' was in fact motivated by politics; the Warlord would use Yori's presence at social functions to embarrass Coordinator Vincent Kurita and the 'legitimate' ruling branch of House Kurita, who were considered weak and unworthy of the throne by Toranaga. Nonetheless, the Coordinator insisted that, as a blood relation, Yori was to be tolerated at court.[1] [3]
Sojourn in the Republic
Following the assassination of Victor Steiner-Davion in November 3134, Yori was among the Combine delegation who journeyed to Terra to attend his funeral. There she met Kisho Nova Cat and formed a friendship of sorts with the Clan Nova Cat Mystic[4] before attending a formal reception in Geneva. Yori met many other future leaders of the Inner Sphere that night, where she traded barbs with her future enemy Caleb Davion and agreed to participate in a simulated recreation of the War of 3039 using 'Mechs and vehicles in the place of armies.[5] Overseeing the Combine side of this 'war' with Kisho and Alaric Wolf as her subordinate commanders, Yori ended up facing off against Julian Davion in a duel that saw both 'Mechs destroyed.[6]
When the Senate rebellion erupted across a number of Republic worlds, Yori joined Julian, Callandre Kell, Lars Magnusson and the First Davion Guards for training on Northwind before accompanying them to Ronel. There she aided them against the Senate Loyalists, both in battle and in converting the local Dragon's Fury force to the Republic's cause using her lineage. However, when the news of Fortress Republic's raising completely upended their situation, Yori reluctantly but firmly announced her withdrawal from the ad-hoc force, taking the Dragon's Fury troops with her. Telling Julian they could not afford to be friends, she bid him and her erstwhile comrades farewell.[7]
Reign as Coordinator
Ascension to the throne and early conquests
During the first quarter of 3137 Vincent Kurita and his entire family fell prey to a series of tragedies that saw the Combine's ruling line wiped out. Without any more suitable candidates, Yori Kurita became Coordinator by default.[8]
It was widely believed that the Combine's new ruler was a puppet of Warlord Toranaga, and his promotion to Gunji-no-Kanrei soon after did little to dispel the rumors that he was the true power behind the throne. But Yori soon silenced many of her critics with a series of overwhelming victories that forged her reputation as the strongest Coordinator the Combine had seen in decades.[1]
First, she continued with the reclamation of former Combine worlds from the Republic, until the Dragon's borders nestled right against the Fortress Republic Wall by the end of 3138. Knowing that merely continuing Vincent Kurita's policies would not be enough to legitimize her rule, Yori then oversaw the hiring of Wolf's Dragoons and the conquest of the Draconis Reach throughout 3139. Ending half a century's indecisive skirmishing over these worlds bolstered Yori's credibility, and preparations were begun for an even more ambitious project when fate threatened to derail Yori's reign.[9]
Nova Cat Rebellion
With Luthien's attention focused upon the Federated Suns and the former Republic, elements within the Combine opposed to Yori Kurita and Kanrei Toranaga decided the time was right to strike at both. Clan Nova Cat had secretly harbored Emi Kurita, Vincent's last surviving relative, since Yori's ascension, and considered her infant son Daisuke the rightful heir to the throne. Coupled with their own long-standing grievances against the Combine government, the Cats began an open revolt on June 16, 3141.[10]
But despite being joined by Katana Tormark, Warlord of Dieron District, and many of her District's units, the rebels ultimately proved unsuccessful. By the time the fighting had ended in March 3143, Clan Nova Cat had been destroyed, Tormark brought to Luthien in chains, and Emi Kurita and her son had ended their lives rather than be taken prisoner.[10]
Victories over the Federated Suns
With all serious opposition to her rule now crushed, Yori's armies were now able to commence an all-out invasion of the Federated Suns. After a year of preparation, the DCMS mounted an offensive into the Draconis March in March 3144. Not only did the Combine forces make steady progress against the unsupported March defenders, but in June they were able to ambush First Prince Caleb Davion himself at Palmyra, resulting in his death and the destruction of much of the AFFS' available forces. The DCMS went on to inflict a further blow on the beleaguered Suns when Robinson fell in August.[11]
Yori's reign would chalk up another monumental win on July 8, 3146, when the Combine invaded New Avalon. Though the AFFS would not make a general retreat until October of that year, Yori and the Combine would continue to hold the former Federated Suns capital, formalizing what was colloquially called the "Dragon's Tongue" as the Tancredi and New Avalon Prefectures of the New Samarkand Military District. [12]
BattleMech
Seeking another way to reiterate her connection to the ruling dynasty of House Kurita, Yori piloted the BattleMaster belonging to her great-great-grandfather Takashi[13]
Titles and Positions
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Era Report: 3145, p. 89, "Yori Kurita profile"
- ↑ Dragon Rising (novel), p. 296
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 89-90, "Matsuhari Toranaga profile"
- ↑ Sword of Sedition, Chapter 17
- ↑ Sword of Sedition, Chapter 22
- ↑ Sword of Sedition, Chapter 23-24
- ↑ Fortress Republic, Chapters 14, 22, 24 and 27
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 21
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 45
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Era Report: 3145, p. 31-32
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 32-34
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, p.28-29
- ↑ BattleTech: Legends p. 37
Bibliography
- Dragon Rising (novel)
- Era Report: 3145
- Fortress Republic (novel)
- Shattered Fortress
- Sword of Sedition (novel)
- BattleTech: Legends