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The '''Otomo''' are the Palace Household Guard of the Draconis Combine. Slightly more than a regiment in size, their sole purpose is to protect the Unity Palace on Luthien and the Coordinator. Members of the Otomo are taken from Sword of Light regiments and the five military districts. Unit composition is a mix of 'Mechs, armor, and infantry. Only a member of the 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 the Unity Palace on Luthien and the Coordinator. Members of the Otomo are taken from Sword of Light regiments and the five military districts. Unit composition is a mix of 'Mechs, armor, and infantry. Only a member of the Kurita family can become commander of the Otomo. | ||
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===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
As a young officer, future Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]] rose to fame in the [[2nd Sword of Light|Second Sword of Light]] with his leadership and battlefield prowess, inspiring the already elite unit to even greater heights. Takashi eventually rose to command the regiment's heavy assault battalion prior to his promotion to the '''Otomo''' in [[3000]]. | As a young officer, future Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]] rose to fame in the [[2nd Sword of Light|Second Sword of Light]] with his leadership and battlefield prowess, inspiring the already elite unit to even greater heights. Takashi eventually rose to command the regiment's heavy assault battalion prior to his promotion to the '''Otomo''' in [[3000]]. | ||
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===4th Succession War=== | ===4th Succession War=== | ||
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===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
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===Ronin Wars=== | ===Ronin Wars=== | ||
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
The Otomo fought in the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|battle of Luthien]] and took heavy casualties. The regiment was not rebuilt to complete strength until [[3054]].{{cn|Nov 2010}} | The Otomo fought in the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|battle of Luthien]] and took heavy casualties. The regiment was not rebuilt to complete strength until [[3054]].{{cn|Nov 2010}} | ||
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===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
The [[kokuryu-kai]] elements of Otomo turn on Coordinator [[Theodore Kurita]]. However, the mercenary company [[Camacho's Caballeros]] and the [[9th Ghost|9th Ghost Regiment]] intervene and stop the traitors.<ref>''Black Dragon'', p.?? - "Camacho's and their friends from the 9th stop the Black Dragons at nick of time".</ref> Also, the Coordinator's illegitimate son, [[Franklin Sakamoto]], had arrived to defend his father. The Otomo went through a brutal purge, with Sakamoto becoming Infantry Companies's Companies. | The [[kokuryu-kai]] elements of Otomo turn on Coordinator [[Theodore Kurita]]. However, the mercenary company [[Camacho's Caballeros]] and the [[9th Ghost|9th Ghost Regiment]] intervene and stop the traitors.<ref>''Black Dragon'', p.?? - "Camacho's and their friends from the 9th stop the Black Dragons at nick of time".</ref> Also, the Coordinator's illegitimate son, [[Franklin Sakamoto]], had arrived to defend his father. The Otomo went through a brutal purge, with Sakamoto becoming Infantry Companies's Companies. | ||
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===Dominion War=== | ===Dominion War=== | ||
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===Federated Suns Incursion=== | ===Federated Suns Incursion=== | ||
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | In December in 3067, forces loyal to the [[Black Dragon Society]] invaded [[Luthien]]. The coup devastated the Otomo and its sister unit, the [[Izanagi Warriors]]. The two units' survivors joined the [[1st 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. After the liberation of Luthien in December [[3074]], the unit was scheduled to be rebuilt around the survivors.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6, "Combatants"</ref> | + | In December in 3067, forces loyal to the [[Black Dragon Society]] invaded [[Luthien]]. The coup devastated the Otomo and its sister unit, the [[Izanagi Warriors]]. The two units' survivors joined the [[1st 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. After the liberation of Luthien in December [[3074]], the unit was scheduled to be rebuilt around the survivors.<ref name=JTPL-6>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 6, "Combatants"</ref> |
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
In [[3059]], the commanding officer of the Otomo was ''[[Sho-Sho]]'' [[Oda Hideyoshi]]. | In [[3059]], the commanding officer of the Otomo was ''[[Sho-Sho]]'' [[Oda Hideyoshi]]. | ||
| − | As of [[3067]] the unit commander was [[Tai-Sa]] Griffon Mishune. | + | As of [[3067]] the unit commander was [[Tai-Sa]] [[Griffon Mishune]]. |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
The Otomo specialize in defensive tactics, performing like an elite support unit. The regiment is always the last to leave any battlefield. | The Otomo specialize in defensive tactics, performing like an elite support unit. The regiment is always the last to leave any battlefield. | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
The unit's insignia is a gold shield with the official Kurita crest painted on the 'Mech's upper left torso. The Otomo 'Mechs use a flat black paint scheme with gold highlights in battle and on parade. | The unit's insignia is a gold shield with the official Kurita crest painted on the 'Mech's upper left torso. The Otomo 'Mechs use a flat black paint scheme with gold highlights in battle and on parade. | ||
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| + | *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/> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' | ||
*''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 23:32, 12 November 2010
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The Otomo are the Palace Household Guard of the Draconis Combine. Slightly more than a regiment in size, their sole purpose is to protect the Unity Palace on Luthien and the Coordinator. Members of the Otomo are taken from Sword of Light regiments and the five military districts. Unit composition is a mix of 'Mechs, armor, and infantry. Only a member of the Kurita family can become commander of the Otomo.
Contents
History
Formation
As a young officer, future Coordinator Takashi Kurita rose to fame in the Second Sword of Light with his leadership and battlefield prowess, inspiring the already elite unit to even greater heights. Takashi eventually rose to command the regiment's heavy assault battalion prior to his promotion to the Otomo in 3000.
4th Succession War
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War of 3039
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Ronin Wars
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Clan Invasion
The Otomo fought in the battle of Luthien and took heavy casualties. The regiment was not rebuilt to complete strength until 3054.[citation needed]
Operation Bulldog
The kokuryu-kai elements of Otomo turn on Coordinator Theodore Kurita. However, the mercenary company Camacho's Caballeros and the 9th Ghost Regiment intervene and stop the traitors.[1] Also, the Coordinator's illegitimate son, Franklin Sakamoto, had arrived to defend his father. The Otomo went through a brutal purge, with Sakamoto becoming Infantry Companies's Companies.
Dominion War
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Federated Suns Incursion
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Jihad
In December in 3067, forces loyal to the Black Dragon Society invaded Luthien. The coup devastated the Otomo and its sister unit, the Izanagi Warriors. The two units' survivors joined the 1st 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. After the liberation of Luthien in December 3074, the unit was scheduled to be rebuilt around the survivors.[2]
Officers
In 3059, the commanding officer of the Otomo was Sho-Sho Oda Hideyoshi.
As of 3067 the unit commander was Tai-Sa Griffon Mishune.
Tactics
The Otomo specialize in defensive tactics, performing like an elite support unit. The regiment is always the last to leave any battlefield.
Composition
3059
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3067
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Notes
The unit's insignia is a gold shield with the official Kurita crest painted on the 'Mech's upper left torso. The Otomo 'Mechs use a flat black paint scheme with gold highlights in battle and on parade.
Rules
- During the 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.[2]
References