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| Previous Designation =  
 
| Previous Designation =  
 
| Nickname      = Flawless Victory
 
| Nickname      = Flawless Victory
| Affiliation    = [[Draconis Combine]]
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| Affiliation    = Draconis Combine
 
| Parent Command = [[Ryuken]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Ryuken]]
 
| Sub-Command    =  
 
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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''' 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>
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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 companies 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===
 
===Fourth Succession War===
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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 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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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 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>
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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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==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/>
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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==
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===3085===
 
===3085===
 
'''Ryuken-roku''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
 
'''Ryuken-roku''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Gratia Bernard]]
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* 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]]
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* 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]]
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* 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]]
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* 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]]'' [[Jesse Bonner]]
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* 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]]
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* 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]]
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Carter Hodge
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

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