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+ | The 10th Ghost was originally a [[Draconis Combine]] phantom BattleMech Regiment created by [[Theodore Kurita]] just after the [[4th Succession War]]. The 10th had consisted principly of two [[Yakuza]] gangs which were the Jirigawa & Minitoma Empires.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'' p. 118 - 10th Ghost - Regiment's first Yakazu gang consisted of the Jirigawa & Minitoma Empire empires.</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | The 10th Ghost arrived on [[Dieron]] in March [[3068]]. After retaking the main spaceport, one of their first acts on that world was to support the [[3rd Dieron Regulars]] after the [[Word of Blake]] forces nearly destroyed that unit. The 10th's assistance kept the 3rd Dieron in the fight far longer than would have been expected. The Blakist commander assigned [[Burr's Black Cobras]] mercenary unit to destroy the 10th Ghost, and the Combine regiment took many casualties over the next four weeks. They gave as good as they got however, nearly destroying the mercenary unit completely when they were recalled to defend the spaceport. During that last engagement the 10th's commander was killed, and the remaining forces quickly rallied around the commander's wife. In June [[3068]] the DCMS High Command rotated the 10th Ghost to [[Quentin]] to rebuild.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 8, 10th Ghost</ref> | + | |
+ | ===War of 3039=== | ||
+ | The unit was station on the Combine world of [[Hachiman (planet)|Hachiman]] with its sister regiment, the 9th Ghost. The 10th Ghost with the 9th were deployed as part of Kurita's counterassault to the FedCom's invasion. They assaulted the recently taken world of [[Elidere IV]] in August 5th. They attacked its garrison, the [[1st Screaming Eagles]] Mercenary Regiment, whom which was uncertain who Ghost Regiments were prior to their landing. The battle on the outskits of Jasos City, the Eagle regiment realized the they were hopelessly out numbered. Despite this fact, the Eagles attempted use a risky plan. They had tried to engage Ghosts lay smokescreans from their LRM launcher. Their plan was to use the smoke to cover a demi-battalion of Battlemechs. The Demi-Battalion was to hit one of the Ghost's wing in hopes to by collapsing one of regiments that the others would fall back. | ||
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+ | However, the combined 10th & 9th force didn't give the Screaming Eagles a chance. The Ghosts took full advantage of their force being fitted with Star League technology. They used their forces weaponry in peppering the Eagles beyond merc's long ranges capacites. The Ghosts continued to surprise the mercenaries by utilizing anti-missile systems. The mercs were startled by the near magical employment of lostech shooting down their smokescreen missile. This cut holes in Eagle's coverage, and allowed Ghosts destroy the flanking attack force. The devasation of half the mercenary force was too much for the Eagles. Its commander, Colonel Hokala signal his willingness to surrender and withdraw. While not speaking word, the Combine's Task Force commander in his ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]'' signal his agreement by hold up one his's 'Mechs arms in the air. The Ghosts allowed the 'Mercenaries recover their 'Mech warriors. Ghost destroyed leading recovery vehicle attempting to salvage on it Eagle's 'mechs. This signal withdraw from Davions forces to dropships, they departed the planet.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'' pp. 106-107 - Elidere IV (July-August) - 10th Ghost teamed with the 9th, destroy half of the 1st Screaming Eagles and recapture Elidere IV as part of the Kurita Counter-Assault.</ref>, | ||
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+ | ===Clan Invasion Era=== | ||
+ | During the Clan Invasion, the 10th Ghosts had deployed to raid Clan held worlds. The unit had only lost few companies of troops during the raid. By [[3057]], the 8th Ghosts surviving battalion was merged with the 10th Ghost. However, the 10th's two yakaza gangs had been conducting shadow conflict between each other. The 8th Ghost's newcomers refused to join either side, which left the unit in state of unreliability. The unit was assigned new commanding officer, Tai-sa Samual Noda, whom were sent in to bring "peace" back to the regiment.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'' p. 118 - Officers & Ghost BattleMech regiment info.</ref> | ||
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+ | ===Jihad=== | ||
+ | The 10th Ghost arrived on [[Dieron]] in March [[3068]] at the begining of the [[Jihad]]. After retaking the main spaceport, one of their first acts on that world was to support the [[3rd Dieron Regulars]] after the [[Word of Blake]] forces nearly destroyed that unit. The 10th's assistance kept the 3rd Dieron in the fight far longer than would have been expected. The Blakist commander assigned [[Burr's Black Cobras]] mercenary unit to destroy the 10th Ghost, and the Combine regiment took many casualties over the next four weeks. They gave as good as they got however, nearly destroying the mercenary unit completely when they were recalled to defend the spaceport. During that last engagement the 10th's commander was killed, and the remaining forces quickly rallied around the commander's wife. In June [[3068]] the DCMS High Command rotated the 10th Ghost to [[Quentin]] to rebuild.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 8, 10th Ghost</ref> | ||
In [[3072]] the 10th Ghost where declared rogue after they reformed into the mercenary unit known as the [[Ronin (Mercenary Unit)|Ronin]]. | In [[3072]] the 10th Ghost where declared rogue after they reformed into the mercenary unit known as the [[Ronin (Mercenary Unit)|Ronin]]. | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
+ | ==Composition History== | ||
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+ | ===3039=== | ||
+ | * 10th Ghost (BattleMech Regiment)<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'' p. 106-107 - 10th Ghost named as BattleMech Regiment.</ref> | ||
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+ | ===3067=== | ||
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+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | During the initial first engagement of the War of 3039, the 10th Ghost's BattleMech were Star League era designs. During their engagement on with indications many had League era technology. | ||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
*''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' (Novel) | *''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' (Novel) | ||
*''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Ghost, 10th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Ghost, 10th]] |
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Contents
Unit Description
The 10th Ghost was originally a Draconis Combine phantom BattleMech Regiment created by Theodore Kurita just after the 4th Succession War. The 10th had consisted principly of two Yakuza gangs which were the Jirigawa & Minitoma Empires.[1]
History
War of 3039
The unit was station on the Combine world of Hachiman with its sister regiment, the 9th Ghost. The 10th Ghost with the 9th were deployed as part of Kurita's counterassault to the FedCom's invasion. They assaulted the recently taken world of Elidere IV in August 5th. They attacked its garrison, the 1st Screaming Eagles Mercenary Regiment, whom which was uncertain who Ghost Regiments were prior to their landing. The battle on the outskits of Jasos City, the Eagle regiment realized the they were hopelessly out numbered. Despite this fact, the Eagles attempted use a risky plan. They had tried to engage Ghosts lay smokescreans from their LRM launcher. Their plan was to use the smoke to cover a demi-battalion of Battlemechs. The Demi-Battalion was to hit one of the Ghost's wing in hopes to by collapsing one of regiments that the others would fall back.
However, the combined 10th & 9th force didn't give the Screaming Eagles a chance. The Ghosts took full advantage of their force being fitted with Star League technology. They used their forces weaponry in peppering the Eagles beyond merc's long ranges capacites. The Ghosts continued to surprise the mercenaries by utilizing anti-missile systems. The mercs were startled by the near magical employment of lostech shooting down their smokescreen missile. This cut holes in Eagle's coverage, and allowed Ghosts destroy the flanking attack force. The devasation of half the mercenary force was too much for the Eagles. Its commander, Colonel Hokala signal his willingness to surrender and withdraw. While not speaking word, the Combine's Task Force commander in his Hatamoto-Chi signal his agreement by hold up one his's 'Mechs arms in the air. The Ghosts allowed the 'Mercenaries recover their 'Mech warriors. Ghost destroyed leading recovery vehicle attempting to salvage on it Eagle's 'mechs. This signal withdraw from Davions forces to dropships, they departed the planet.[2],
Clan Invasion Era
During the Clan Invasion, the 10th Ghosts had deployed to raid Clan held worlds. The unit had only lost few companies of troops during the raid. By 3057, the 8th Ghosts surviving battalion was merged with the 10th Ghost. However, the 10th's two yakaza gangs had been conducting shadow conflict between each other. The 8th Ghost's newcomers refused to join either side, which left the unit in state of unreliability. The unit was assigned new commanding officer, Tai-sa Samual Noda, whom were sent in to bring "peace" back to the regiment.[3]
Jihad
The 10th Ghost arrived on Dieron in March 3068 at the begining of the Jihad. After retaking the main spaceport, one of their first acts on that world was to support the 3rd Dieron Regulars after the Word of Blake forces nearly destroyed that unit. The 10th's assistance kept the 3rd Dieron in the fight far longer than would have been expected. The Blakist commander assigned Burr's Black Cobras mercenary unit to destroy the 10th Ghost, and the Combine regiment took many casualties over the next four weeks. They gave as good as they got however, nearly destroying the mercenary unit completely when they were recalled to defend the spaceport. During that last engagement the 10th's commander was killed, and the remaining forces quickly rallied around the commander's wife. In June 3068 the DCMS High Command rotated the 10th Ghost to Quentin to rebuild.[4]
In 3072 the 10th Ghost where declared rogue after they reformed into the mercenary unit known as the Ronin.
Officers
Tai-sa Samuel Noda was the commanding officer of the 10th Ghost while they were on Dieron. He was killed in June 3068.[5]
Tactics
Composition History
3039
- 10th Ghost (BattleMech Regiment)[6]
3067
Notes
During the initial first engagement of the War of 3039, the 10th Ghost's BattleMech were Star League era designs. During their engagement on with indications many had League era technology.
Organization
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Battalion Supply Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st Company | 2nd Company | 3rd Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd Battalion HQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Battalion Supply Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st Company | 2nd Company | 3rd Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd Battalion HQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Battalion Supply Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st Company | 2nd Company | 3rd Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | BattleMech Lance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | Company Supply Train Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supply and Transport Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Field Services Section | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Combat Medical Support Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Artillery Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Heavy Engineer Battalion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Evacuation Hospital Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transportation Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Military Police Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
References
- Historical: War of 3039
- Field Manual: Draconis Combine
- Daughter of the Dragon (Novel)
- Jihad Turning Points: Dieron
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine p. 118 - 10th Ghost - Regiment's first Yakazu gang consisted of the Jirigawa & Minitoma Empire empires.
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 pp. 106-107 - Elidere IV (July-August) - 10th Ghost teamed with the 9th, destroy half of the 1st Screaming Eagles and recapture Elidere IV as part of the Kurita Counter-Assault.
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine p. 118 - Officers & Ghost BattleMech regiment info.
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 8, 10th Ghost
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 8, 10th Ghost
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 p. 106-107 - 10th Ghost named as BattleMech Regiment.