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Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Dominions Divided]]}} {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand − | image = [[File:Benjamin Regulars 06th logo.png|150px]] + | image = [[File:6th Benjamin Regulars logo.png|150px]] | Designation = Sixth Benjamin Regulars | Designation = Sixth Benjamin Regulars − | formed = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/><br>[[Dark Age era]] (reformed)<ref name=FM3145p52>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 52</ref> + | formed = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/> | Disbanded = [[3078]]<ref name="frdcms8"/> | Disbanded = [[3078]]<ref name="frdcms8"/> | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = Lord Kurita's Hopes | Nickname = Lord Kurita's Hopes − | Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] + | Affiliation = | Parent Command = [[Benjamin Regulars]] | Parent Command = [[Benjamin Regulars]] | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} − With their strict adherence to the ways of ''[[bushido]]'' favored by [[Takashi Kurita]], the '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' were at odds with both the laid-back nature of the other [[Benjamin Regulars]] and the reformed [[DCMS]] under [[Theodore Kurita]], openly joining the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' during the [[Jihad]]. The few loyalist survivors perished fighting in [[Operation SCOUR]] and the regiment was struck from the DCMS' rolls for several decades before being reactivated after the [[Blackout]]. + With their strict adherence to the ways of [[Bushido]] favored by [[Takashi Kurita]], the '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' were at odds with both the laid back nature of the other [[Benjamin Regulars]] and the reformed [[DCMS]] under [[Theodore Kurita]], openly joining the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' during the [[Jihad]]. ==History== ==History== Line 19:
Line 18: === First Succession War === === First Succession War === − The [[DCMS]] staged an assault on [[Saffel]] in April 2787, intent on capturing the world, but the Sixth Benjamin Regulars soon discovered that the [[Twenty-first Rim Worlds Regiment]] — a former [[Rim Worlds Army]] and [[Amaris Empire Armed Forces]] regiment that had become a part of the [[Blue Star Irregulars]] mercenary unit — were active on Saffel. The Twenty-first was evidently attempting to secure a cache left behind by the [[Amaris Empire]], and Warlord [[Jinjiro Kurita]] — son of the [[Coordinator]] — had issued very specific instructions to his forces along the border with the Federated Suns and conducting operations inside the former [[Terran Hegemony]]; any encounters with the AFFS, mercenaries in AFFS employ or possible allies of the Federated Suns were to be met with the minimum necessary force, so as to preserve the illusion that the Combine was focused on operations against the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], while Jinjiro massed forces for an imminent invasion of the Federated Suns.<ref name="FSWp37">''First Succession War'', p. 37: "Holding Back: The Battles for David and Saffel"</ref> + The [[DCMS]] staged an assault on [[Saffel]] in April 2787, intent on capturing the world, but the Sixth Benjamin Regulars soon discovered that the [[Twenty-first Rim Worlds Regiment]] — a former [[Rim Worlds Army]] and [[Amaris Empire Armed Forces]] regiment that had become a part of the [[Blue Star Irregulars]] mercenary unit — were active on Saffel. The Twenty-first was evidently attempting to secure a cache left behind by the [[Amaris Empire]], and Warlord [[Jinjiro Kurita]] — son of the [[Coordinator]] — had issued very specific instructions to his forces along the border with the Federated Suns and conducting operations inside the former [[Terran Hegemony]]; any encounters with the AFFS, mercenaries in AFFS employ or possible allies of the Federated Suns were to be met with the minimum necessary force, so as to preserve the illusion that the Combine was focused on operations against the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], while Jinjiro massed forces for an imminent invasion of the Federated Suns.<ref name="FSWp37">''First Succession War'', p. 37, "Holding Back: The Battles for David and Saffel"</ref> The orders were galling to ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Shiro Knutesson]], as it meant that the Sixth had to deliberately lose to the mercenaries, a particularly bitter pill given that the Regulars regarded the mercenaries as honorless dregs from the fallen Republic, but Jinjiro's orders left no room for misinterpretation. Knutesson acted accordingly, ordering his forces to disperse across multiple settlements, to give ground easily and to feign weakness and incompetence. Reminders of the consequences of Jinjiro's presence kept his command in line, and after ten days the Regulars retreated from Saffel, just days ahead of the launch of the Combine invasion of the Federated Suns.<ref name="FSWp37"/> The orders were galling to ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Shiro Knutesson]], as it meant that the Sixth had to deliberately lose to the mercenaries, a particularly bitter pill given that the Regulars regarded the mercenaries as honorless dregs from the fallen Republic, but Jinjiro's orders left no room for misinterpretation. Knutesson acted accordingly, ordering his forces to disperse across multiple settlements, to give ground easily and to feign weakness and incompetence. Reminders of the consequences of Jinjiro's presence kept his command in line, and after ten days the Regulars retreated from Saffel, just days ahead of the launch of the Combine invasion of the Federated Suns.<ref name="FSWp37"/> === Third Succession War === === Third Succession War === − As of [[3025]] the green Sixth participated in the tail end of the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign, engaging in only single one-sided battle which was played up for propaganda reasons.<ref name=TGC>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 53</ref><ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 5: "Combat in Changlee city"</ref> + As of [[3025]] the green Sixth participated in the tail end of the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign, engaging in only single one-sided battle which was played up for propaganda reasons.<ref name=TGC>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 53</ref><ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 5, "Combat in Changlee city"</ref> − After that action, the Sixth was primarily assigned to bolster the defense the important world of [[Irurzun]] alongside the [[Third Benjamin Regulars]] and three [[Infantry]] regiments.<ref name=HK3>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135: "Unit Deployment Table - 3025"</ref> + After that action, the Sixth was primarily assigned to bolster the defense the important world of [[Irurzun]] alongside the [[Third Benjamin Regulars]] and three [[Infantry]] regiments.<ref name=HK3>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135, "Unit Deployment Table - 3025"</ref> === Fourth Succession War === === Fourth Succession War === − During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Sixth was assigned with the Third Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] regiments to attack the [[First Chisholm's Raiders]] [[RCT]] on [[Deshler]].<ref name=FSWMAV1>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 80</ref> While the Raiders consistently outmaneuvered the invaders, the Kurita task force had superior numbers, slowly but progressively wearing the Davion unit down. When the Combine offensive swept past Deshler the AFFS attempted to pull their unit out, but the Chisholm Raiders chose to stay and fight, tying up the Combine units for months before being effectively destroyed.<ref name=FSWMAV2>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 28</ref> + During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Sixth was assigned with the Third Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] regiments to attack the [[First Chisholm's Raiders]] [[RCT]] on [[Deshler]].<ref name=FSWMAV1>''NAIS Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Vol 1'', p. 80</ref> While the Raiders consistently outmaneuvered the invaders, the Kurita task force had superior numbers, slowly but progressively wearing the Davion unit down. When the Combine offensive swept past Deshler the AFFS attempted to pull their unit out, but the Chisholm Raiders chose to stay and fight, tying up the Combine units for months before being effectively destroyed.<ref name=FSWMAV2>''NAIS Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Vol 2'', p. 28</ref> ===War of 3039=== ===War of 3039=== − Just prior to the [[War of 3039]], a [[battalion]] of the Sixth, along with several regiments of conventional troops and vehicles, served as the defense of the important [[BattleMech]] producing world of [[Marduk]], previously held by the Federated Suns and designated as a primary target during the first wave of the invasion. Led by [[AFFS]] Field Marshal [[James Sandoval]], the [[1st Robinson Rangers]], [[10th Deneb Light Cavalry]] [[RCT]] and [[93rd Mechanized Brigade]] greatly outnumbered and overwhelmed the defenders.<ref name=WO391>''War of 3039'', pp. 42–44</ref> + Just prior to the [[War of 3039]], a [[battalion]] of the Sixth, along with several regiments of conventional troops and vehicles, served as the defense of the important [[BattleMech]] producing world of [[Marduk]], previously held by the Federated Suns and designated as a primary target during the first wave of the invasion. Led by [[AFFS]] Field Marshal [[James Sandoval]], the [[1st Robinson Rangers]], [[10th Deneb Light Cavalry]] [[RCT]] and [[93rd Mechanized Brigade]] greatly outnumbered and overwhelmed the defenders.<ref name=WO391>''War of 3039'', pp. 42-44</ref> − The remains of the Sixth, along with the [[8th Galedon Regulars]], were assigned to recapture the planet for the Combine under the command of the Sixth's CO ''[[Sho-sho]]'' Goros. Undermanned and outnumbered, hampered by the old-school "victory or death" suicide charges and bitter arguments between unit commanders, the Combine task force suffered heavy losses but held on in desperation in the remains of a [[Succession Wars era]] fort. The Sixth were saved by the recall of all AFFS combat units from the Draconis Combine, returning Marduk to Combine hands.<ref name=WO392>''War of 3039'', pp. 91–92</ref> + The remains of the Sixth, along with the [[8th Galedon Regulars]], were assigned to recapture the planet for the Combine under the command of the Sixth's CO ''[[Sho-sho]]'' Goros. Undermanned and outnumbered, hampered by the old-school "victory or death" suicide charges and bitter arguments between unit commanders, the Combine task force suffered heavy losses but held on in desperation in the remains of a [[Succession Wars era]] fort. The Sixth were saved by the recall of all AFFS combat units from the Draconis Combine, returning Marduk to Combine hands.<ref name=WO392>''War of 3039'', pp. 91-92</ref> ===Clan Invasion=== ===Clan Invasion=== − Prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the now regular ranked Sixth remained as the defenders of Marduk.<ref name=20YU>''20 Year Update'', p. 42: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> Transferred to [[Dover]] after the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], the Sixth's medium-weight and rigid adherence to an "old-school" interpretation of ''bushido'' led the DCMS to hold the unit back during the Clan Invasion and [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref name=FMDC43>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 43: "6th Benjamin Regulars Unit Profile"</ref> The Sixth were briefly assigned to [[Lambrecht]] during the Combine's seizure of the [[Lyons Thumb]], repelling only one minor raid by [[Skye]] Loyalists.<ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 106: "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> + Prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the now regular ranked Sixth remained as the defenders of Marduk.<ref name=20YU>''20-Year Update'', p. 42, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> Transferred to [[Dover]] after the [[Battle of Tukayyid]], the Sixth's medium-weight and rigid adherence to an "old-school" interpretation of ''Bushido'' led the DCMS to hold the unit back during the Clan Invasion and [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref name=FMDC43>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 43, "6th Benjamin Regulars Unit Profile"</ref> The Sixth were briefly assigned to [[Lambrecht]] during the Combine's seizure of the [[Lyons Thumb]], repelling only one minor raid by [[Skye]] Loyalists.<ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 106, "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> ===Combine-Ghost Bear War and FedCom Civil War=== ===Combine-Ghost Bear War and FedCom Civil War=== − The Sixth seemed finally set to face the threat of the [[Clans]] during the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] retaliatory invasion of the Combine, being moved to [[Pilkhua]] in preparation for an anticipated second wave of attacks. However the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]] and [[FedCom Civil War]] both instead wound down, with the Sixth relocated to [[Minakuchi]], within four jumps of [[Lyran]], [[House Davion|Davion]] and Dominion space to protect against any flare-ups from any of these nations.<ref name=FMU/> + The Sixth seemed finally set to face the threat of the [[Clans]] during the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] retaliatory invasion of the Combine, being moved to [[Pilkhua]] in preparation for an expected second wave of attacks. However the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]] and [[FedCom Civil War]] both instead wound down, with the Sixth relocated to [[Minakuchi]], within four jumps of [[Lyran]], [[House Davion|Davion]] and Dominion space to protect against any flareups from any of these nations.<ref name=FMU/> ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== ====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)==== ====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)==== − ::''See also: [[Battle of Luthien (3067)]] + ::''See also: [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]] − With its CO, XO and first two battalions firm believers in the views of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the majority of the Sixth Benjamin Regulars obeyed the Society's order to abandon their garrison on Minakuchi in order to reinforce the [[2nd Sword of Light]] during the [[Battle of Luthien (3067)|Battle of Luthien]]. Led by ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Hajii Mara]], the unit landed on [[Luthien]] in June [[3068]].<ref name=JTPL_7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7: "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> + With its CO, XO and first two battalions firm believers in the views of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the majority of the Sixth Benjamin Regulars obeyed the Society's order to abandon their garrison on Minakuchi in order to reinforce the [[2nd Sword of Light]] during the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]]. Led by ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Hajii Mara]], the unit landed on [[Luthien]] in June [[3068]].<ref name=JTPL_7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> − On 18 July [[3069]], the 2nd Sword, along with the 6th Benjamin Regulars and [[40th Dieron Regulars]], moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the [[LAW City]] ruins on [[Guthry Island]]. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the [[1st Genyosha]] levied heavy casualties on the Sixth, scoring a [[Battle of the LAW City Ruins|victory]] for the Loyalists.<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 8–9: "Bullet In the Blue Sky"</ref> + On 18 July [[3069]], the 2nd Sword, along with the 6th Benjamin Regulars and [[40th Dieron Regulars]], moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the [[LAW City]] ruins on [[Guthry Island]]. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the [[1st Genyosha]] levied heavy casualties on the Sixth, scoring a [[Battle of the LAW City Ruins|victory]] for the Loyalists.<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 8-9, "Bullet In the Blue Sky"</ref> − In December [[3074]], during the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] assault against the [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] presence on Luthien, the Sixth combined their assets with the [[40th Dieron Regulars]] in order to attack the [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Ghost Bears Omega Galaxy]]. Though frustrated by not engaging the [[Word of Blake Militia]], their intended target, the Clan warriors devastated both regiments.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7: "Omega Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref> Remaining members of the Sixth melted away following their defeat. The [[Coordinator]] declared the unit to be ''ronin'' in February [[3075]] and it was stricken from the [[DCMS]] at the same time.<ref name=JTPL_7/> + In December [[3074]], during the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] assault against the [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] presence on Luthien, the Sixth combined their assets with the [[40th Dieron Regulars]] in order to attack the [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Ghost Bears Omega Galaxy]]. Though frustrated by not engaging the [[Word of Blake Militia]], their intended target, the Clan warriors devastated both regiments.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref> Remaining members of the Sixth melted away following their defeat. The [[Coordinator]] declared the unit to be ''ronin'' in February [[3075]] and it was stricken from the [[DCMS]] at the same time.<ref name=JTPL_7/> ====Wing, Gacrux and the Liberation of Terra==== ====Wing, Gacrux and the Liberation of Terra==== − The troops that remained loyal to the Draconis Combine were allowed to continue to serve under the colors of the Sixth Benjamin, but they received no logistical support from the DCMS.<ref name="frdcms8">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref> The Sixth were assigned to Group III of the Lyran Front of [[Operation SCOUR]], serving alongside the [[1st Federated Suns Lancers]] and the [[31st Marik Militia]] amongst other units. A headhunter attack launched by the Blakists during the coalition assault on [[Gacrux]] in early [[3077]] cost the Sixth their Commanding Officer, although the coalition forces went on to liberate Gacrux, under the command of the Lyran [[Lieutenant-General]], [[Thomas Hogarth]].<ref name="JHS:Tp27">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 27: "We Have Met The Enemy"</ref> + The troops that remained loyal to the Draconis Combine were allowed to continue to serve under the colors of the Sixth Benjamin, but they received no logistical support from the DCMS.<ref name="frdcms8">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref> The Sixth were assigned to Group III of the Lyran Front of [[Operation SCOUR]], serving alongside the [[1st Federated Suns Lancers]] and the [[31st Marik Militia]] amongst other units. A headhunter attack launched by the Blakists during the coalition assault on [[Gacrux]] in early [[3077]] cost the Sixth their Commanding Officer, although the coalition forces went on to liberate Gacrux, under the command of the Lyran [[Lieutenant-General]], [[Thomas Hogarth]].<ref name="JHS:Tp27">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 27, "We Have Met The Enemy"</ref> The Sixth attacked [[Wing]] alongside the 1st Federated Suns Lancers, but the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] (who were fighting for the Blakists) inflicted heavy casualties on the Sixth.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 65</ref> The survivors continued to fight for the Coalition, eventually participating in the liberation of [[Terra]]. Along with the [[30th Marik Militia]] and [[Juggernaut (Free Worlds League)|Juggernaut]] regiments, they assaulted Babylon.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> At some point during the long campaign to take Cairo, the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were apparently reassigned to reinforce ''[[Kanrei]]'' Minamoto's command. The few survivors of the Sixth Benjamin died in that fight.<ref name="frdcms8"/> The Sixth attacked [[Wing]] alongside the 1st Federated Suns Lancers, but the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] (who were fighting for the Blakists) inflicted heavy casualties on the Sixth.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 65</ref> The survivors continued to fight for the Coalition, eventually participating in the liberation of [[Terra]]. Along with the [[30th Marik Militia]] and [[Juggernaut (Free Worlds League)|Juggernaut]] regiments, they assaulted Babylon.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> At some point during the long campaign to take Cairo, the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were apparently reassigned to reinforce ''[[Kanrei]]'' Minamoto's command. The few survivors of the Sixth Benjamin died in that fight.<ref name="frdcms8"/> − − With its remaining personnel dead, the Sixth Benjamin was removed from the DCMS' rosters after the Jihad.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 39</ref> − − === Dark Age Era === − In the turbulent years after the [[Blackout]], the Sixth was one of three new Benjamin Regulars regiments created and the only one re-formed from a prior command. Composed of companies drawn wholesale from other regiments, the new Sixth excelled in small unit actions but failed to distinguish itself at a higher level, notably on [[Mallory's World]], where almost half the regiment perished.<ref name=FM3145p52/> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 74:
Line 68: |''[[Brigadier General]]''||[[Saad Shazli]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HK3/> |''[[Brigadier General]]''||[[Saad Shazli]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HK3/> |- |- − |''Tai-sa''||[[Hajii Mara]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20YU/><ref name=ORp27>''Objective Raids'', p. 27: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMDC43/><ref name=JTPL_7/><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> + |''Tai-sa''||[[Hajii Mara]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20YU/><ref name=ORp27>''Objective Raids'', p. 27, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMDC43/><ref name=JTPL_7/><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> |- |- |} |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The Sixth's dedication to the old ''bushido'' philosophy of combat led the unit to engage in "suicide or death" all-out offensives against the enemy's strongest forces and single combat style duels, the large volume of [[BattleMech#Light|light BattleMechs]] favored by the Combine in the [[Third Succession War]] hampered their effectiveness against mobile and better armed foes. While the third battalion tried to follow the new ways of Coordinator Theodore, they were consistently overruled by the old-school commanders. + The Sixth's dedication to the old ''Bushido'' philosophy of combat led the unit to engage in "suicide or death" all-out offensives against the enemy's strongest forces and single combat style duels, the large volume of light BattleMechs favored by the Combine in the [[Third Succession War]] hampered their effectiveness against mobile and better armed foes. While the third battalion tried to follow the new ways of Coordinator Theodore, they were consistently overruled by the old-school commanders. − In [[3025]] the unit had no particular specially.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144: "The Benjamin Regulars"</ref> + In [[3025]] the unit had no particular specially.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144 "The Benjamin Regulars"</ref> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== === 2765 === === 2765 === − '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p10">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 10: "Benjamin Regulars"</ref> + '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p10">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 10, "Benjamin Regulars"</ref> − :- At this point in time, the Regulars were stationed on [[Benjamin]]; attached to the Regulars were a wing of [[aerospace fighter]]s, an artillery regiment, four infantry regiments and four armored regiments.<ref name="FR2765p10"/> + :- At this point in time the Regulars were stationed on [[Benjamin]]; attached to the Regulars were a wing of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, an artillery regiment, four infantry regiments and four armored regiments.<ref name="FR2765p10"/> − === 2786 - 2821 === + === 2786 === − '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref> + '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136"/> − :- At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Benjamin.<ref name="FSWp136"/>In 2821 the unit was operating at below half-strength.<ref name="FSWp136"/> + :- At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Benjamin.<ref name="FSWp136"/> + + === 2821 === + '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref> + :- At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at below half-strength and stationed on Benjamin.<ref name="FSWp136"/> === 2830 === === 2830 === − '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref> + '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 63 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 63 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp96/> === 2864 === === 2864 === − '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp96/> + '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp96/> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 22 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 22 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp96/> ===3025=== ===3025=== − '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HK3/><ref name=TGCp26>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 26: "Phase Two Units - House Kurita"</ref><ref name=TGCp53>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 53: "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> + '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HK3/><ref name=TGCp26>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 26 "Phase Two Units - House Kurita"</ref><ref name=TGCp53>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 53 "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> :* CO: ''Brigadier General'' Saad Shazli :* CO: ''Brigadier General'' Saad Shazli − :Note: The 6th Benjamin Regulars is a light 'Mech unit.<ref name=HKDCp144/> At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Irurzun]].<ref name=HKDCp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135</ref> + :Note: The 6th Benjamin Regulars is a light 'Mech unit.<ref name=HKDCp144/> At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Irurzun]].<ref name=HKDCp135> House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.135</ref> :<u>Regiment TO&E</u> :<u>Regiment TO&E</u> :; Regimental BattleGroup (Four [[Combat Vehicle|Armor]] [[Lance]]s, two [['Mech]] Lances) :; Regimental BattleGroup (Four [[Combat Vehicle|Armor]] [[Lance]]s, two [['Mech]] Lances) − :; Air Squadron (two [[aerospace fighter]] [[flight]]s) + :; Air Squadron (Two [[AeroSpace Fighter]] [[Flight]]s) :; Jellalladin's [[Battalion]] :; Jellalladin's [[Battalion]] :* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech) :* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech) Line 126:
Line 124: ===3040=== ===3040=== − '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p138/> + '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p138/> − :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Marduk]].<ref name=HWo3039p138>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138</ref> + :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Marduk]].<ref name = HWo3039p138>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138</ref> ===3050-3054=== ===3050-3054=== Line 141:
Line 139: :* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Karen Smythe :* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Karen Smythe − '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars Aerospace''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC43/> + '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars AeroSpace''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC43/> :* Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Paul Hoberson :* Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Paul Hoberson Line 151:
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Line 159: ===Game Rules=== ===Game Rules=== ====Historical Turning Points: Galtor==== ====Historical Turning Points: Galtor==== − The Sixth Benjamin gain a +1 bonus to Initiative when they outnumber their enemy by 2:1 or more; they receive a +1 bonus on to-hit rolls if they outnumber their enemy by 3:1 or more.<ref name=HTP-G7>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 7: "Benjamin Regulars"</ref> + The Sixth Benjamin gain a +1 bonus to Initiative when they outnumber their enemy by 2:1 or more; they receive a +1 bonus on to-hit rolls if they outnumber their enemy by 3:1 or more.<ref name=HTP-G7>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 7 "Benjamin Regulars"</ref> ====Jihad Turning Points: Luthien==== ====Jihad Turning Points: Luthien==== − *During the [[Battle of Luthien (3067)|Battle of Luthien]], the Sixth may only field one element with a Gunnery skill of 2 or lower in any particular conflict.<ref name=JTPL_7/> + *During the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]], the Sixth may only field one element with a Gunnery skill of 2 or lower in any particular conflict.<ref name=JTPL_7/> </div> </div> Line 185:
Line 169: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' * ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' * ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]'' * ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' + * ''[[First Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[The Galtor Campaign]]'' * ''[[The Galtor Campaign]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' Line 202:
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| Designation = Sixth Benjamin Regulars | | Designation = Sixth Benjamin Regulars | ||
| − | | formed = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/ | + | | formed = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/> |
| Disbanded = [[3078]]<ref name="frdcms8"/> | | Disbanded = [[3078]]<ref name="frdcms8"/> | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = Lord Kurita's Hopes | | Nickname = Lord Kurita's Hopes | ||
| − | | Affiliation = | + | | Affiliation = |
| Parent Command = [[Benjamin Regulars]] | | Parent Command = [[Benjamin Regulars]] | ||
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | With their strict adherence to the ways of | + | With their strict adherence to the ways of [[Bushido]] favored by [[Takashi Kurita]], the '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' were at odds with both the laid back nature of the other [[Benjamin Regulars]] and the reformed [[DCMS]] under [[Theodore Kurita]], openly joining the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' during the [[Jihad]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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=== First Succession War === | === First Succession War === | ||
| − | The [[DCMS]] staged an assault on [[Saffel]] in April 2787, intent on capturing the world, but the Sixth Benjamin Regulars soon discovered that the [[Twenty-first Rim Worlds Regiment]] — a former [[Rim Worlds Army]] and [[Amaris Empire Armed Forces]] regiment that had become a part of the [[Blue Star Irregulars]] mercenary unit — were active on Saffel. The Twenty-first was evidently attempting to secure a cache left behind by the [[Amaris Empire]], and Warlord [[Jinjiro Kurita]] — son of the [[Coordinator]] — had issued very specific instructions to his forces along the border with the Federated Suns and conducting operations inside the former [[Terran Hegemony]]; any encounters with the AFFS, mercenaries in AFFS employ or possible allies of the Federated Suns were to be met with the minimum necessary force, so as to preserve the illusion that the Combine was focused on operations against the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], while Jinjiro massed forces for an imminent invasion of the Federated Suns.<ref name="FSWp37">''First Succession War'', p. 37 | + | The [[DCMS]] staged an assault on [[Saffel]] in April 2787, intent on capturing the world, but the Sixth Benjamin Regulars soon discovered that the [[Twenty-first Rim Worlds Regiment]] — a former [[Rim Worlds Army]] and [[Amaris Empire Armed Forces]] regiment that had become a part of the [[Blue Star Irregulars]] mercenary unit — were active on Saffel. The Twenty-first was evidently attempting to secure a cache left behind by the [[Amaris Empire]], and Warlord [[Jinjiro Kurita]] — son of the [[Coordinator]] — had issued very specific instructions to his forces along the border with the Federated Suns and conducting operations inside the former [[Terran Hegemony]]; any encounters with the AFFS, mercenaries in AFFS employ or possible allies of the Federated Suns were to be met with the minimum necessary force, so as to preserve the illusion that the Combine was focused on operations against the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], while Jinjiro massed forces for an imminent invasion of the Federated Suns.<ref name="FSWp37">''First Succession War'', p. 37, "Holding Back: The Battles for David and Saffel"</ref> |
The orders were galling to ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Shiro Knutesson]], as it meant that the Sixth had to deliberately lose to the mercenaries, a particularly bitter pill given that the Regulars regarded the mercenaries as honorless dregs from the fallen Republic, but Jinjiro's orders left no room for misinterpretation. Knutesson acted accordingly, ordering his forces to disperse across multiple settlements, to give ground easily and to feign weakness and incompetence. Reminders of the consequences of Jinjiro's presence kept his command in line, and after ten days the Regulars retreated from Saffel, just days ahead of the launch of the Combine invasion of the Federated Suns.<ref name="FSWp37"/> | The orders were galling to ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Shiro Knutesson]], as it meant that the Sixth had to deliberately lose to the mercenaries, a particularly bitter pill given that the Regulars regarded the mercenaries as honorless dregs from the fallen Republic, but Jinjiro's orders left no room for misinterpretation. Knutesson acted accordingly, ordering his forces to disperse across multiple settlements, to give ground easily and to feign weakness and incompetence. Reminders of the consequences of Jinjiro's presence kept his command in line, and after ten days the Regulars retreated from Saffel, just days ahead of the launch of the Combine invasion of the Federated Suns.<ref name="FSWp37"/> | ||
=== Third Succession War === | === Third Succession War === | ||
| − | As of [[3025]] the green Sixth participated in the tail end of the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign, engaging in only single one-sided battle which was played up for propaganda reasons.<ref name=TGC>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 53</ref><ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 5 | + | As of [[3025]] the green Sixth participated in the tail end of the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign, engaging in only single one-sided battle which was played up for propaganda reasons.<ref name=TGC>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 53</ref><ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 5, "Combat in Changlee city"</ref> |
| − | After that action, the Sixth was primarily assigned to bolster the defense the important world of [[Irurzun]] alongside the [[Third Benjamin Regulars]] and three [[Infantry]] regiments.<ref name=HK3>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135 | + | After that action, the Sixth was primarily assigned to bolster the defense the important world of [[Irurzun]] alongside the [[Third Benjamin Regulars]] and three [[Infantry]] regiments.<ref name=HK3>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135, "Unit Deployment Table - 3025"</ref> |
=== Fourth Succession War === | === Fourth Succession War === | ||
| − | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Sixth was assigned with the Third Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] regiments to attack the [[First Chisholm's Raiders]] [[RCT]] on [[Deshler]].<ref name=FSWMAV1>''NAIS | + | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Sixth was assigned with the Third Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] regiments to attack the [[First Chisholm's Raiders]] [[RCT]] on [[Deshler]].<ref name=FSWMAV1>''NAIS Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Vol 1'', p. 80</ref> While the Raiders consistently outmaneuvered the invaders, the Kurita task force had superior numbers, slowly but progressively wearing the Davion unit down. When the Combine offensive swept past Deshler the AFFS attempted to pull their unit out, but the Chisholm Raiders chose to stay and fight, tying up the Combine units for months before being effectively destroyed.<ref name=FSWMAV2>''NAIS Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Vol 2'', p. 28</ref> |
===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
| − | Just prior to the [[War of 3039]], a [[battalion]] of the Sixth, along with several regiments of conventional troops and vehicles, served as the defense of the important [[BattleMech]] producing world of [[Marduk]], previously held by the Federated Suns and designated as a primary target during the first wave of the invasion. Led by [[AFFS]] Field Marshal [[James Sandoval]], the [[1st Robinson Rangers]], [[10th Deneb Light Cavalry]] [[RCT]] and [[93rd Mechanized Brigade]] greatly outnumbered and overwhelmed the defenders.<ref name=WO391>''War of 3039'', pp. | + | Just prior to the [[War of 3039]], a [[battalion]] of the Sixth, along with several regiments of conventional troops and vehicles, served as the defense of the important [[BattleMech]] producing world of [[Marduk]], previously held by the Federated Suns and designated as a primary target during the first wave of the invasion. Led by [[AFFS]] Field Marshal [[James Sandoval]], the [[1st Robinson Rangers]], [[10th Deneb Light Cavalry]] [[RCT]] and [[93rd Mechanized Brigade]] greatly outnumbered and overwhelmed the defenders.<ref name=WO391>''War of 3039'', pp. 42-44</ref> |
| − | The remains of the Sixth, along with the [[8th Galedon Regulars]], were assigned to recapture the planet for the Combine under the command of the Sixth's CO ''[[Sho-sho]]'' Goros. Undermanned and outnumbered, hampered by the old-school "victory or death" suicide charges and bitter arguments between unit commanders, the Combine task force suffered heavy losses but held on in desperation in the remains of a [[Succession Wars era]] fort. The Sixth were saved by the recall of all AFFS combat units from the Draconis Combine, returning Marduk to Combine hands.<ref name=WO392>''War of 3039'', pp. | + | The remains of the Sixth, along with the [[8th Galedon Regulars]], were assigned to recapture the planet for the Combine under the command of the Sixth's CO ''[[Sho-sho]]'' Goros. Undermanned and outnumbered, hampered by the old-school "victory or death" suicide charges and bitter arguments between unit commanders, the Combine task force suffered heavy losses but held on in desperation in the remains of a [[Succession Wars era]] fort. The Sixth were saved by the recall of all AFFS combat units from the Draconis Combine, returning Marduk to Combine hands.<ref name=WO392>''War of 3039'', pp. 91-92</ref> |
===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | Prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the now regular ranked Sixth remained as the defenders of Marduk.<ref name=20YU>''20 Year Update'', p. 42 | + | Prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the now regular ranked Sixth remained as the defenders of Marduk.<ref name=20YU>''20-Year Update'', p. 42, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> Transferred to [[Dover]] after the [[Battle of Tukayyid]], the Sixth's medium-weight and rigid adherence to an "old-school" interpretation of ''Bushido'' led the DCMS to hold the unit back during the Clan Invasion and [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref name=FMDC43>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 43, "6th Benjamin Regulars Unit Profile"</ref> The Sixth were briefly assigned to [[Lambrecht]] during the Combine's seizure of the [[Lyons Thumb]], repelling only one minor raid by [[Skye]] Loyalists.<ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 106, "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> |
===Combine-Ghost Bear War and FedCom Civil War=== | ===Combine-Ghost Bear War and FedCom Civil War=== | ||
| − | The Sixth seemed finally set to face the threat of the [[Clans]] during the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] retaliatory invasion of the Combine, being moved to [[Pilkhua]] in preparation for an | + | The Sixth seemed finally set to face the threat of the [[Clans]] during the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] retaliatory invasion of the Combine, being moved to [[Pilkhua]] in preparation for an expected second wave of attacks. However the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]] and [[FedCom Civil War]] both instead wound down, with the Sixth relocated to [[Minakuchi]], within four jumps of [[Lyran]], [[House Davion|Davion]] and Dominion space to protect against any flareups from any of these nations.<ref name=FMU/> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)==== | ====Battle of Luthien (3067-3074)==== | ||
| − | ::''See also: [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | ::''See also: [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]] |
| − | With its CO, XO and first two battalions firm believers in the views of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the majority of the Sixth Benjamin Regulars obeyed the Society's order to abandon their garrison on Minakuchi in order to reinforce the [[2nd Sword of Light]] during the [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | With its CO, XO and first two battalions firm believers in the views of the [[Black Dragon Society]], the majority of the Sixth Benjamin Regulars obeyed the Society's order to abandon their garrison on Minakuchi in order to reinforce the [[2nd Sword of Light]] during the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]]. Led by ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Hajii Mara]], the unit landed on [[Luthien]] in June [[3068]].<ref name=JTPL_7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> |
| − | On 18 July [[3069]], the 2nd Sword, along with the 6th Benjamin Regulars and [[40th Dieron Regulars]], moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the [[LAW City]] ruins on [[Guthry Island]]. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the [[1st Genyosha]] levied heavy casualties on the Sixth, scoring a [[Battle of the LAW City Ruins|victory]] for the Loyalists.<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. | + | On 18 July [[3069]], the 2nd Sword, along with the 6th Benjamin Regulars and [[40th Dieron Regulars]], moved to disrupt the effectiveness of the Loyalist forces operating in the vicinity of the [[LAW City]] ruins on [[Guthry Island]]. Prematurely alerted to their presence by an engagement with an encountered Word of Blake salvage team, the [[1st Genyosha]] levied heavy casualties on the Sixth, scoring a [[Battle of the LAW City Ruins|victory]] for the Loyalists.<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 8-9, "Bullet In the Blue Sky"</ref> |
| − | In December [[3074]], during the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] assault against the [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] presence on Luthien, the Sixth combined their assets with the [[40th Dieron Regulars]] in order to attack the [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Ghost Bears Omega Galaxy]]. Though frustrated by not engaging the [[Word of Blake Militia]], their intended target, the Clan warriors devastated both regiments.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7 | + | In December [[3074]], during the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] assault against the [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] presence on Luthien, the Sixth combined their assets with the [[40th Dieron Regulars]] in order to attack the [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Ghost Bears Omega Galaxy]]. Though frustrated by not engaging the [[Word of Blake Militia]], their intended target, the Clan warriors devastated both regiments.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Omega Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref> Remaining members of the Sixth melted away following their defeat. The [[Coordinator]] declared the unit to be ''ronin'' in February [[3075]] and it was stricken from the [[DCMS]] at the same time.<ref name=JTPL_7/> |
====Wing, Gacrux and the Liberation of Terra==== | ====Wing, Gacrux and the Liberation of Terra==== | ||
| − | The troops that remained loyal to the Draconis Combine were allowed to continue to serve under the colors of the Sixth Benjamin, but they received no logistical support from the DCMS.<ref name="frdcms8">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref> The Sixth were assigned to Group III of the Lyran Front of [[Operation SCOUR]], serving alongside the [[1st Federated Suns Lancers]] and the [[31st Marik Militia]] amongst other units. A headhunter attack launched by the Blakists during the coalition assault on [[Gacrux]] in early [[3077]] cost the Sixth their Commanding Officer, although the coalition forces went on to liberate Gacrux, under the command of the Lyran [[Lieutenant-General]], [[Thomas Hogarth]].<ref name="JHS:Tp27">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 27 | + | The troops that remained loyal to the Draconis Combine were allowed to continue to serve under the colors of the Sixth Benjamin, but they received no logistical support from the DCMS.<ref name="frdcms8">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref> The Sixth were assigned to Group III of the Lyran Front of [[Operation SCOUR]], serving alongside the [[1st Federated Suns Lancers]] and the [[31st Marik Militia]] amongst other units. A headhunter attack launched by the Blakists during the coalition assault on [[Gacrux]] in early [[3077]] cost the Sixth their Commanding Officer, although the coalition forces went on to liberate Gacrux, under the command of the Lyran [[Lieutenant-General]], [[Thomas Hogarth]].<ref name="JHS:Tp27">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 27, "We Have Met The Enemy"</ref> |
The Sixth attacked [[Wing]] alongside the 1st Federated Suns Lancers, but the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] (who were fighting for the Blakists) inflicted heavy casualties on the Sixth.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 65</ref> The survivors continued to fight for the Coalition, eventually participating in the liberation of [[Terra]]. Along with the [[30th Marik Militia]] and [[Juggernaut (Free Worlds League)|Juggernaut]] regiments, they assaulted Babylon.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> At some point during the long campaign to take Cairo, the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were apparently reassigned to reinforce ''[[Kanrei]]'' Minamoto's command. The few survivors of the Sixth Benjamin died in that fight.<ref name="frdcms8"/> | The Sixth attacked [[Wing]] alongside the 1st Federated Suns Lancers, but the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] (who were fighting for the Blakists) inflicted heavy casualties on the Sixth.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 65</ref> The survivors continued to fight for the Coalition, eventually participating in the liberation of [[Terra]]. Along with the [[30th Marik Militia]] and [[Juggernaut (Free Worlds League)|Juggernaut]] regiments, they assaulted Babylon.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> At some point during the long campaign to take Cairo, the Sixth Benjamin Regulars were apparently reassigned to reinforce ''[[Kanrei]]'' Minamoto's command. The few survivors of the Sixth Benjamin died in that fight.<ref name="frdcms8"/> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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|''[[Brigadier General]]''||[[Saad Shazli]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HK3/> | |''[[Brigadier General]]''||[[Saad Shazli]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HK3/> | ||
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| − | |''Tai-sa''||[[Hajii Mara]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20YU/><ref name=ORp27>''Objective Raids'', p. 27 | + | |''Tai-sa''||[[Hajii Mara]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20YU/><ref name=ORp27>''Objective Raids'', p. 27, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMDC43/><ref name=JTPL_7/><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Sixth's dedication to the old '' | + | The Sixth's dedication to the old ''Bushido'' philosophy of combat led the unit to engage in "suicide or death" all-out offensives against the enemy's strongest forces and single combat style duels, the large volume of light BattleMechs favored by the Combine in the [[Third Succession War]] hampered their effectiveness against mobile and better armed foes. While the third battalion tried to follow the new ways of Coordinator Theodore, they were consistently overruled by the old-school commanders. |
| − | In [[3025]] the unit had no particular specially.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144 | + | In [[3025]] the unit had no particular specially.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144 "The Benjamin Regulars"</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
=== 2765 === | === 2765 === | ||
| − | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p10">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 10 | + | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p10">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 10, "Benjamin Regulars"</ref> |
| − | :- At this point in time | + | :- At this point in time the Regulars were stationed on [[Benjamin]]; attached to the Regulars were a wing of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, an artillery regiment, four infantry regiments and four armored regiments.<ref name="FR2765p10"/> |
| − | === 2786 - 2821 === | + | === 2786 === |
| − | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136 | + | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136"/> |
| − | :- At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at | + | :- At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Benjamin.<ref name="FSWp136"/> |
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| + | === 2821 === | ||
| + | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref> | ||
| + | :- At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at below half-strength and stationed on Benjamin.<ref name="FSWp136"/> | ||
=== 2830 === | === 2830 === | ||
| − | '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 63 percent.<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 63 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp96/> |
=== 2864 === | === 2864 === | ||
| − | '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''6th Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp96/> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 22 percent.<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]] with an operational readiness of 22 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp96/> |
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HK3/><ref name=TGCp26>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 26 | + | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HK3/><ref name=TGCp26>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 26 "Phase Two Units - House Kurita"</ref><ref name=TGCp53>''The Galtor Campaign'', p. 53 "6th Benjamin Regulars"</ref> |
:* CO: ''Brigadier General'' Saad Shazli | :* CO: ''Brigadier General'' Saad Shazli | ||
| − | :Note: The 6th Benjamin Regulars is a light 'Mech unit.<ref name=HKDCp144/> At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Irurzun]].<ref name=HKDCp135> | + | :Note: The 6th Benjamin Regulars is a light 'Mech unit.<ref name=HKDCp144/> At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Irurzun]].<ref name=HKDCp135> House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.135</ref> |
:<u>Regiment TO&E</u> | :<u>Regiment TO&E</u> | ||
:; Regimental BattleGroup (Four [[Combat Vehicle|Armor]] [[Lance]]s, two [['Mech]] Lances) | :; Regimental BattleGroup (Four [[Combat Vehicle|Armor]] [[Lance]]s, two [['Mech]] Lances) | ||
| − | :; Air Squadron ( | + | :; Air Squadron (Two [[AeroSpace Fighter]] [[Flight]]s) |
:; Jellalladin's [[Battalion]] | :; Jellalladin's [[Battalion]] | ||
:* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech) | :* Battalion Headquarters ('Mech) | ||
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| − | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p138/> | + | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Green/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p138/> |
| − | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Marduk]].<ref name=HWo3039p138>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138</ref> | + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Marduk]].<ref name = HWo3039p138>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138</ref> |
===3050-3054=== | ===3050-3054=== | ||
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:* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Karen Smythe | :* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Karen Smythe | ||
| − | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars | + | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars AeroSpace''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC43/> |
:* Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Paul Hoberson | :* Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Paul Hoberson | ||
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Hajii Mara | :* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Hajii Mara | ||
| − | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars | + | '''Sixth Benjamin Regulars AeroSpace''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> |
:* Wing Commander: ''Dai-i'' Paul Hoberson | :* Wing Commander: ''Dai-i'' Paul Hoberson | ||
'''Forty-fifth Marduk Light Armor''' (Two Battalions/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> | '''Forty-fifth Marduk Light Armor''' (Two Battalions/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> | ||
:* Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Russel Taylo | :* Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Russel Taylo | ||
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==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
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===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
====Historical Turning Points: Galtor==== | ====Historical Turning Points: Galtor==== | ||
| − | The Sixth Benjamin gain a +1 bonus to Initiative when they outnumber their enemy by 2:1 or more; they receive a +1 bonus on to-hit rolls if they outnumber their enemy by 3:1 or more.<ref name=HTP-G7>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 7 | + | The Sixth Benjamin gain a +1 bonus to Initiative when they outnumber their enemy by 2:1 or more; they receive a +1 bonus on to-hit rolls if they outnumber their enemy by 3:1 or more.<ref name=HTP-G7>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 7 "Benjamin Regulars"</ref> |
====Jihad Turning Points: Luthien==== | ====Jihad Turning Points: Luthien==== | ||
| − | *During the [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | *During the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|Battle of Luthien]], the Sixth may only field one element with a Gunnery skill of 2 or lower in any particular conflict.<ref name=JTPL_7/> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' | * ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' |
* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | + | * ''[[First Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' |
* ''[[The Galtor Campaign]]'' | * ''[[The Galtor Campaign]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' |
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Benjamin Regulars, 06th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Benjamin Regulars, 06th]] | ||