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Line 6: | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = The Dragon's Warders | Nickname = The Dragon's Warders − | Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] + | Affiliation = Draconis Combine | Parent Command = [[DCMS]] | Parent Command = [[DCMS]] | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} + <onlyinclude> The '''Otomo''' are the Palace Household Guard of the [[Draconis Combine]]. Slightly more than a regiment in size, their sole purpose is to protect Unity Palace on [[Luthien]] and the Coordinator. Members of the Otomo are taken from [[Sword of Light]] regiments and the five military districts. The Coordinator assembles a list of potential members, who are then investigated by the [[Internal Security Force]].<ref name="er3052-28">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 28</ref> Unit composition is a mix of 'Mechs, armor, and infantry. Traditionally, only a member of the [[House Kurita Family Tree|Kurita family]] can become commander of the Otomo. The '''Otomo''' are the Palace Household Guard of the [[Draconis Combine]]. Slightly more than a regiment in size, their sole purpose is to protect Unity Palace on [[Luthien]] and the Coordinator. Members of the Otomo are taken from [[Sword of Light]] regiments and the five military districts. The Coordinator assembles a list of potential members, who are then investigated by the [[Internal Security Force]].<ref name="er3052-28">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 28</ref> Unit composition is a mix of 'Mechs, armor, and infantry. Traditionally, only a member of the [[House Kurita Family Tree|Kurita family]] can become commander of the Otomo. + </onlyinclude> ==History== ==History== Line 22:
Line 24: ===Clan Invasion=== ===Clan Invasion=== − During the [[Clan Invasion]], the Otomo fought in the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]]. In the course of the fighting the Otomo separated into company-sized units and opened lines of retreat, stalled enemy breakthroughs, and filled gaps that appeared in the DCMS lines. When outnumbered and isolated, they fought multiple foes at once to ensure that the Dragon would face fewer enemies.<ref name="er3052-28"/> As a result of this, they took heavy casualties. The regiment was not rebuilt to complete strength until [[3054]].{{cn|Nov 2010}} + During the [[Clan Invasion]], the Otomo fought in the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]]. In the course of the fighting the Otomo separated into company-sized units and opened lines of retreat, stalled enemy breakthroughs, and filled gaps that appeared in the DCMS lines. When outnumbered and isolated, they fought multiple foes at once to ensure that the Dragon would face fewer enemies.<ref name="er3052-28"/> As a result of this, they took heavy casualties. The regiment was not rebuilt to complete strength until [[3054]].{{cn|Nov 2010}} ===Operation Bulldog=== ===Operation Bulldog=== Line 28:
Line 30: ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − ====[[Battle of Luthien (3067)|Battle of Luthien]]==== + ====[[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]]==== − In December in 3067, forces loyal to the [[Black Dragon Society]] invaded Luthien. On [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|New Year's Day]], [[3068]], the ''Kokuryo-kai'' [[Second Sword of Light]] surrounded and then attacked the [[Imperial Palace]]. The Otomo and their fellow samurai [[Izanagi Warriors]] fought a delaying action while the Loyalist [[3rd Luthien Guards]] retreated, taking heavy casualties (including the loss of [[Griffon Meshune]]) in the process.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6: "Combatants"</ref><ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8: "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> When the commanding officer of the Second Sword of Light, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Li Sak To]], attempted to execute a number of captured members of the Otomo one of his own officers defied him. ''[[Chu-i]]'' [[Takiro Hutchinson]] recognized that Li Sak To's actions were wrong, and in an act of defiance maneuvered his ''[[Katana (BattleMech)|Katana]]'' between To's ''[[Akuma]]'' and the prisoners, preventing him from murdering them in cold blood. To and Hutchinson then fought each other savagely, a battle that polarized the Second Sword of Light and gave the prisoners time to escape. Although many of the prisoners including Franklin Sakamoto were subsequently recaptured they were able to sound the alarm and thereby alert the [[First Genyosha]]. Following the battle fragments of the armor from Hutchinson's ''Katana'' were carried by the other members of his lance as reminders of their duty to the Dragon.<ref name="TRO:3050Up94">''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 94: "CR K-5003-2 Katana (Crockett)"</ref> + In December in 3067, forces loyal to the [[Black Dragon Society]] invaded Luthien. On [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|New Year's Day]], [[3068]], the ''Kokuryo-kai'' [[Second Sword of Light]] surrounded and then attacked the [[Imperial Palace]]. The Otomo and their fellow samurai [[Izanagi Warriors]] fought a delaying action while the Loyalist [[3rd Luthien Guards]] retreated, taking heavy casualties (including the loss of [[Griffon Meshune]]) in the process.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6: "Combatants"</ref><ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8: "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> When the commanding officer of the Second Sword of Light, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Li Sak To]], attempted to execute a number of captured members of the Otomo one of his own officers defied him. ''[[Chu-i]]'' [[Takiro Hutchinson]] recognized that Li Sak To's actions were wrong, and in an act of defiance maneuvered his ''[[Katana]]'' between To's ''[[Akuma]]'' and the prisoners, preventing him from murdering them in cold blood. To and Hutchinson then fought each other savagely, a battle that polarized the Second Sword of Light and gave the prisoners time to escape. Although many of the prisoners including Franklin Sakamoto were subsequently recaptured they were able to sound the alarm and thereby alert the [[First Genyosha]]. Following the battle fragments of the armor from Hutchinson's ''Katana'' were carried by the other members of his lance as reminders of their duty to the Dragon.<ref name="TRO:3050Up94">''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 94: "CR K-5003-2 Katana (Crockett)"</ref> The coup devastated the Otomo and the Izanagi Warriors. The two units' survivors joined the [[First 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.<ref name=JTPL-6/> The coup devastated the Otomo and the Izanagi Warriors. The two units' survivors joined the [[First 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.<ref name=JTPL-6/> Line 116:
Line 118: ===3085=== ===3085=== '''Otomo''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> '''Otomo''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> − * CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Emory Durante]] + * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Emory Durante '''Otomo Battlesuit Infantry''' (1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> '''Otomo Battlesuit Infantry''' (1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> − * CO: ''Chu-sa'' [[Nkosana Tinashe]] + * CO: ''Chu-sa'' Nkosana Tinashe ===3145=== ===3145=== Line 134:
Line 136: ==Game Rules== ==Game Rules== − *During the [[Battle of Luthien (3067)|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.<ref name=JTPL-6/> + *During the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|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.<ref name=JTPL-6/> ===Combat Manual: Kurita=== ===Combat Manual: Kurita===
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| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = The Dragon's Warders | | Nickname = The Dragon's Warders | ||
| − | | Affiliation = | + | | Affiliation = Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command = [[DCMS]] | | Parent Command = [[DCMS]] | ||
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | <onlyinclude> | ||
The '''Otomo''' are the Palace Household Guard of the [[Draconis Combine]]. Slightly more than a regiment in size, their sole purpose is to protect Unity Palace on [[Luthien]] and the Coordinator. Members of the Otomo are taken from [[Sword of Light]] regiments and the five military districts. The Coordinator assembles a list of potential members, who are then investigated by the [[Internal Security Force]].<ref name="er3052-28">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 28</ref> Unit composition is a mix of 'Mechs, armor, and infantry. Traditionally, only a member of the [[House Kurita Family Tree|Kurita family]] can become commander of the Otomo. | The '''Otomo''' are the Palace Household Guard of the [[Draconis Combine]]. Slightly more than a regiment in size, their sole purpose is to protect Unity Palace on [[Luthien]] and the Coordinator. Members of the Otomo are taken from [[Sword of Light]] regiments and the five military districts. The Coordinator assembles a list of potential members, who are then investigated by the [[Internal Security Force]].<ref name="er3052-28">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 28</ref> Unit composition is a mix of 'Mechs, armor, and infantry. Traditionally, only a member of the [[House Kurita Family Tree|Kurita family]] can become commander of the Otomo. | ||
| + | </onlyinclude> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | During the [[Clan Invasion]], the Otomo fought in the [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | During the [[Clan Invasion]], the Otomo fought in the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]]. In the course of the fighting the Otomo separated into company-sized units and opened lines of retreat, stalled enemy breakthroughs, and filled gaps that appeared in the DCMS lines. When outnumbered and isolated, they fought multiple foes at once to ensure that the Dragon would face fewer enemies.<ref name="er3052-28"/> As a result of this, they took heavy casualties. The regiment was not rebuilt to complete strength until [[3054]].{{cn|Nov 2010}} |
===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | ====[[Battle of Luthien ( | + | ====[[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]]==== |
| − | In December in 3067, forces loyal to the [[Black Dragon Society]] invaded Luthien. On [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|New Year's Day]], [[3068]], the ''Kokuryo-kai'' [[Second Sword of Light]] surrounded and then attacked the [[Imperial Palace]]. The Otomo and their fellow samurai [[Izanagi Warriors]] fought a delaying action while the Loyalist [[3rd Luthien Guards]] retreated, taking heavy casualties (including the loss of [[Griffon Meshune]]) in the process.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6: "Combatants"</ref><ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8: "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> When the commanding officer of the Second Sword of Light, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Li Sak To]], attempted to execute a number of captured members of the Otomo one of his own officers defied him. ''[[Chu-i]]'' [[Takiro Hutchinson]] recognized that Li Sak To's actions were wrong, and in an act of defiance maneuvered his ''[[ | + | In December in 3067, forces loyal to the [[Black Dragon Society]] invaded Luthien. On [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|New Year's Day]], [[3068]], the ''Kokuryo-kai'' [[Second Sword of Light]] surrounded and then attacked the [[Imperial Palace]]. The Otomo and their fellow samurai [[Izanagi Warriors]] fought a delaying action while the Loyalist [[3rd Luthien Guards]] retreated, taking heavy casualties (including the loss of [[Griffon Meshune]]) in the process.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6: "Combatants"</ref><ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8: "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> When the commanding officer of the Second Sword of Light, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Li Sak To]], attempted to execute a number of captured members of the Otomo one of his own officers defied him. ''[[Chu-i]]'' [[Takiro Hutchinson]] recognized that Li Sak To's actions were wrong, and in an act of defiance maneuvered his ''[[Katana]]'' between To's ''[[Akuma]]'' and the prisoners, preventing him from murdering them in cold blood. To and Hutchinson then fought each other savagely, a battle that polarized the Second Sword of Light and gave the prisoners time to escape. Although many of the prisoners including Franklin Sakamoto were subsequently recaptured they were able to sound the alarm and thereby alert the [[First Genyosha]]. Following the battle fragments of the armor from Hutchinson's ''Katana'' were carried by the other members of his lance as reminders of their duty to the Dragon.<ref name="TRO:3050Up94">''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 94: "CR K-5003-2 Katana (Crockett)"</ref> |
The coup devastated the Otomo and the Izanagi Warriors. The two units' survivors joined the [[First 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.<ref name=JTPL-6/> | The coup devastated the Otomo and the Izanagi Warriors. The two units' survivors joined the [[First 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.<ref name=JTPL-6/> | ||
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===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
'''Otomo''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> | '''Otomo''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> | ||
| − | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' | + | * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Emory Durante |
'''Otomo Battlesuit Infantry''' (1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> | '''Otomo Battlesuit Infantry''' (1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p51/> | ||
| − | * CO: ''Chu-sa'' | + | * CO: ''Chu-sa'' Nkosana Tinashe |
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
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==Game Rules== | ==Game Rules== | ||
| − | *During the [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | *During the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|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.<ref name=JTPL-6/> |
===Combat Manual: Kurita=== | ===Combat Manual: Kurita=== | ||