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| − | | image | + | | Designation = Blood Guard Keshik |
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| − | | | + | | Disbanded = Yes<ref name="WORp83"/> |
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| − | | | + | | Nickname = Blood Guard Keshik |
| − | | | + | | Affiliation = [[Clan Blood Spirit]] |
| + | | Parent Command = [[Clan Blood Spirit Touman|Clan Blood Spirit ''touman'']] | ||
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| + | The '''Blood Guard Keshik''' is the elite command unit of the entire [[Clan Blood Spirit]] ''touman''.<ref name=FMCRC30/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | Every member of the Blood Guard Keshik is chosen by the Khan or saKhan. Once chosen, the warrior must pass a [[Trial of Position]] to join the Keshik, though the Loremaster can veto any warrior joining the unit. The Loremaster is responsible for vetting the warrior's ability to work with other Clans, so if the Loremaster votes no, it means that the warrior lacks the heart and soul of a Blood Spirit. These tests and evaluations ensure that the Keshik is composed of only the finest warriors.<ref name=FMCRC30/> | |
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| + | They remained on [[Strana Mechty]] despite the [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adder]] incursion on [[York (Clan System)|York]] in 3066. | ||
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| + | In [[3069]] the Keshik, along with [[Omicron Provisional Galaxy (Clan Blood Spirit)|Omicron Galaxy]], was led by [[Khan]] [[Karianna Schmitt]] to [[Albion (Clan System)|Albion]] capturing several industrial complexes from [[Clan Star Adder]], before returning to Strana Mechty in 3070.<ref name=wor42>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 42</ref> | ||
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| + | In early January [[3072]] [[Khan]] [[Karianna Schmitt]] led Alpha Galaxy, the ''[[Rocinante]]'', and the [[Stooping Kite|''Stooping Kite'']] to [[Arcadia (Clan System)|Arcadia]], hoping to negotiate with [[Clan Ghost Bear]] for the remaining Ghost Bear enclaves on the world. It is unclear if the Keshik was part of this force, but as the Rocinante was present it is likely they were. To Schmitt's intense frustration, [[saKhan]] Kabrinski was completely unwilling to negotiate; unknown to the Blood Spirits, the Ghost Bears were in the final stages of evacuating the small enclave in preparation for moving it to the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Attempting to force the issue, Schmitt brought the ''Rocinante'' into a close orbit above Arcadia and shelled one of the Snow Peak Mountains. Rather than forcing Kabrinski to negotiate, this instead caused the Ghost Bear saKhan to shut off all communication with Schmitt, although not without insulting Schmitt first. Enraged, Schmitt ordered the ''Stooping Kite'' to the nearby jump point with orders to prevent the nearest Ghost Bear vessel from departing. That vessel was the ''[[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|Star Lord]]''-class [[JumpShip]] [[Alshain Sunset|CGB ''Alshain Sunset'']], however the JumpShip refused and the ''Stooping Kite'' destroyed it. The reaction from the Ghost Bears was to send every spaceworthy ship against the ''Rocinante'', and within seconds the Blood Spirit flagship had been torn apart, Khan Schmitt barely survived.<ref name="WORp83">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 83</ref> | ||
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| + | It is possible the Keshik was destroyed aboard its DropShip during this debacle as they are not mentioned again in the Clan ''touman''. | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Blood Guard Keshik (Clan Blood Spirit)''' | ||
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| + | | [[Khan]]||[[Karianna Schmitt]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMCRC30>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 30: "Blood Guard Keshik Profile"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 70: "Clan Blood Spirit Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
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| + | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | The Blood Guards are equipped with heavy and assault class units, allowing them to engage the enemy in a massive charge. This berserk charge would be disastrous if attempted by other units, but the Guards skill and equipment generally allows them to succeed.<ref name=FMCRC30/> | |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | ===3059<ref name=FMCRC30/> | + | ===3059-3072=== |
| + | '''Blood Guard Keshik'''<ref name=FMCRC30/> | ||
* CO: Khan Karianna Schmitt | * CO: Khan Karianna Schmitt | ||
| − | ** 3 'Mech [[Trinary|Trinaries]] | + | ** 3 'Mech [[Trinary|Trinaries]] |
** 1 Armor Trinary | ** 1 Armor Trinary | ||
** 1 Elemental Trinary | ** 1 Elemental Trinary | ||
| + | * CO: [[Star Admiral]] Brean McFadden | ||
| + | ** 1 [[WarShip]] the ''[[Rocinante]]'' ''[[Black Lion]]''-class | ||
| − | ==== | + | ==Rules== |
| − | + | <div class="gamerules"> | |
| − | + | If the Blood Guard outnumber their opponent at least 2:1 at the start of a turn they automatically win the initiative. If they win the initiative this way for three turns in a row then on the fourth and later turns a quarter of their forces (round down) receive the overrun combat ability for as long as they outnumber their opponent at least 2:1.<ref name=FM:CC174>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 174</ref> | |
| + | </div> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Includes a number of ''[[Blood Kite]]s'' among its | + | * Includes a number of ''[[Blood Kite]]s'' among its heavy and assault 'Mechs.<ref name=FMCRC30/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| + | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan Blood Spirit Commands|Keshik, Blood Guard]] | [[Category:Clan Blood Spirit Commands|Keshik, Blood Guard]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:39, 1 September 2023
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| Blood Guard Keshik | |
| Disbanded | Yes[1] |
| Nickname | Blood Guard Keshik |
| Affiliation | Clan Blood Spirit |
| Parent Command | Clan Blood Spirit touman |
The Blood Guard Keshik is the elite command unit of the entire Clan Blood Spirit touman.[2]
Contents
History[edit]
Every member of the Blood Guard Keshik is chosen by the Khan or saKhan. Once chosen, the warrior must pass a Trial of Position to join the Keshik, though the Loremaster can veto any warrior joining the unit. The Loremaster is responsible for vetting the warrior's ability to work with other Clans, so if the Loremaster votes no, it means that the warrior lacks the heart and soul of a Blood Spirit. These tests and evaluations ensure that the Keshik is composed of only the finest warriors.[2]
They remained on Strana Mechty despite the Star Adder incursion on York in 3066.
In 3069 the Keshik, along with Omicron Galaxy, was led by Khan Karianna Schmitt to Albion capturing several industrial complexes from Clan Star Adder, before returning to Strana Mechty in 3070.[3]
In early January 3072 Khan Karianna Schmitt led Alpha Galaxy, the Rocinante, and the Stooping Kite to Arcadia, hoping to negotiate with Clan Ghost Bear for the remaining Ghost Bear enclaves on the world. It is unclear if the Keshik was part of this force, but as the Rocinante was present it is likely they were. To Schmitt's intense frustration, saKhan Kabrinski was completely unwilling to negotiate; unknown to the Blood Spirits, the Ghost Bears were in the final stages of evacuating the small enclave in preparation for moving it to the Ghost Bear Dominion in the Inner Sphere. Attempting to force the issue, Schmitt brought the Rocinante into a close orbit above Arcadia and shelled one of the Snow Peak Mountains. Rather than forcing Kabrinski to negotiate, this instead caused the Ghost Bear saKhan to shut off all communication with Schmitt, although not without insulting Schmitt first. Enraged, Schmitt ordered the Stooping Kite to the nearby jump point with orders to prevent the nearest Ghost Bear vessel from departing. That vessel was the Star Lord-class JumpShip CGB Alshain Sunset, however the JumpShip refused and the Stooping Kite destroyed it. The reaction from the Ghost Bears was to send every spaceworthy ship against the Rocinante, and within seconds the Blood Spirit flagship had been torn apart, Khan Schmitt barely survived.[1]
It is possible the Keshik was destroyed aboard its DropShip during this debacle as they are not mentioned again in the Clan touman.
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Blood Guard Keshik (Clan Blood Spirit) | |||
| Khan | Karianna Schmitt | 3059 - 3067[2][4] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Blood Guards are equipped with heavy and assault class units, allowing them to engage the enemy in a massive charge. This berserk charge would be disastrous if attempted by other units, but the Guards skill and equipment generally allows them to succeed.[2]
Composition History[edit]
3059-3072[edit]
Blood Guard Keshik[2]
- CO: Khan Karianna Schmitt
- 3 'Mech Trinaries
- 1 Armor Trinary
- 1 Elemental Trinary
- CO: Star Admiral Brean McFadden
- 1 WarShip the Rocinante Black Lion-class
Rules[edit]
If the Blood Guard outnumber their opponent at least 2:1 at the start of a turn they automatically win the initiative. If they win the initiative this way for three turns in a row then on the fourth and later turns a quarter of their forces (round down) receive the overrun combat ability for as long as they outnumber their opponent at least 2:1.[5]
Notes[edit]
- Includes a number of Blood Kites among its heavy and assault 'Mechs.[2]