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The Rasalhague Regulars began with the formation of the [[1st Rasalhague Regulars]] in [[2730]]. The founding of the brigade with the formation of the 1st was something of a public relations coup for both the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[DCMS]]; formed on Rasalhague, the 1st was modeled on the Striker-pattern regiments used by the [[SLDF]] and was based around light and medium [['Mechs]], with organic [[AeroSpace Fighter]] support. The 1st contained a large proportion of 'Mechs designed by the Star League and produced either in the Combine or purchased as SLDF surplus, including a complete company of [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mechs]] produced by [[LexaTech Industries]] on [[Irece]]. The high technological standard of the 1st made it stand out among the ranks of DCMS units, particularly given the Combine's tendency to lag behind the neighboring [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in terms of military technological advancement.<ref name="ER:2750p43"/> | The Rasalhague Regulars began with the formation of the [[1st Rasalhague Regulars]] in [[2730]]. The founding of the brigade with the formation of the 1st was something of a public relations coup for both the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[DCMS]]; formed on Rasalhague, the 1st was modeled on the Striker-pattern regiments used by the [[SLDF]] and was based around light and medium [['Mechs]], with organic [[AeroSpace Fighter]] support. The 1st contained a large proportion of 'Mechs designed by the Star League and produced either in the Combine or purchased as SLDF surplus, including a complete company of [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mechs]] produced by [[LexaTech Industries]] on [[Irece]]. The high technological standard of the 1st made it stand out among the ranks of DCMS units, particularly given the Combine's tendency to lag behind the neighboring [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in terms of military technological advancement.<ref name="ER:2750p43"/> | ||
| − | The loyalty of the Rasalhague Regulars is of vital concern to the Kurita family, and subject to constant scrutiny. Even if the [[Coordinator]] would like to man these units with dependably loyal, handpicked troops (namely, those who trace their lineages back to ancient Japan on Terra) that would be dangerous, if not disastrous as nothing would galvanize the anti-Kurita sentiment of the Rasalhague public more quickly than to make every MechWarrior in the Rasalhague Regulars a warrior of Japanese decent. If this kind of action was taken, it would not take long for the Rasalhagians to believe that the units were there to watch them instead of to protect them from Lyran aggression. Because of this, most MechWarriors of the Rasalhague Regulars are of European descent, with Japanese forming a small minority. To be eligible, these Warriors must pass an examination of their political leanings as tough as that given to men entering the Sword of Light regiments. To control this, ISF is always checking the Rasalhague Regulars, though it has some side-effects. One is that the units are almost uniformly paranoid and that almost all their actions off the battlefield are planned to keep agents of the ISF from criticizing their propriety.<ref name=HKDCp142>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 142 "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> On top of that, the Procurement department created delays in the flow of supplies so ISF agents could carefully scan every request the units made for parts and equipment to prevent the unit from attempting to stockpile equipment. As a side effect of this, the techs of the Rasalhague Regulars became magnificent scroungers, capable of amazing feats of rigged repairs.<ref name=HKDCp143>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 143 "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> | + | The loyalty of the Rasalhague Regulars is of vital concern to the Kurita family, and subject to constant scrutiny. Even if the [[Coordinator]] would like to man these units with dependably loyal, handpicked troops (namely, those who trace their lineages back to ancient Japan on Terra) that would be dangerous, if not disastrous as nothing would galvanize the anti-Kurita sentiment of the Rasalhague public more quickly than to make every MechWarrior in the Rasalhague Regulars a warrior of Japanese decent. If this kind of action was taken, it would not take long for the Rasalhagians to believe that the units were there to watch them instead of to protect them from Lyran aggression. Because of this, most MechWarriors of the Rasalhague Regulars are of European descent, with Japanese forming a small minority. To be eligible, these Warriors must pass an examination of their political leanings as tough as that given to men entering the Sword of Light regiments. To control this, ISF is always checking the Rasalhague Regulars, though it has some side-effects. One is that the units are almost uniformly paranoid and that almost all their actions off the battlefield are planned to keep agents of the ISF from criticizing their propriety.<ref name=HKDCp142>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 142: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> On top of that, the Procurement department created delays in the flow of supplies so ISF agents could carefully scan every request the units made for parts and equipment to prevent the unit from attempting to stockpile equipment. As a side effect of this, the techs of the Rasalhague Regulars became magnificent scroungers, capable of amazing feats of rigged repairs.<ref name=HKDCp143>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 143: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> |
The Rasalhague units have the highest MechWarrior turnover rate among the five districts, mostly because of the strain caused by the constant surveillance. This attrition impairs the Rasalhague Regulars ability to act as true units and not just a collection of MechWarriors. Though their unit skills tend to be poor, they are acceptable to Lord Kurita, who apparently fears rebellion more than he does the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name=HKDCp143/> | The Rasalhague units have the highest MechWarrior turnover rate among the five districts, mostly because of the strain caused by the constant surveillance. This attrition impairs the Rasalhague Regulars ability to act as true units and not just a collection of MechWarriors. Though their unit skills tend to be poor, they are acceptable to Lord Kurita, who apparently fears rebellion more than he does the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name=HKDCp143/> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Units of the Rasalhague Regulars== | ==Units of the Rasalhague Regulars== | ||
| − | :* [[1st Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16">Field Report 2765: DCMS, | + | :* [[1st Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 16: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> |
| − | :* [[2nd Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97>''Second Succession War'', p. 97 </ref> | + | :* [[2nd Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97>''Second Succession War'', p. 97</ref> |
:* [[3rd Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* [[3rd Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
:* [[4th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/> | :* [[4th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/> | ||
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:* [[7th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/> | :* [[7th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/> | ||
:* [[8th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp120/> | :* [[8th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp120/> | ||
| − | :* [[9th Rasalhague Regulars]] <ref name=HBWp120/> | + | :* [[9th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp120/> |
:* [[10th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/> | :* [[10th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/> | ||
:* [[11th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* [[11th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
| − | :* [[12th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref>First Succession War, p. 137 | + | :* [[12th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref>''First Succession War'', p. 137: "Deployment Table"</ref> |
:* [[13th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp121>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 121</ref> | :* [[13th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp121>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 121</ref> | ||
:* [[14th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* [[14th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
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:* [[24th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* [[24th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
:* [[25th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp120/> | :* [[25th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref name=HBWp120/> | ||
| − | :* [[26th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref>Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 16 | + | :* [[26th Rasalhague Regulars]]<ref>''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 16: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
:* The 2nd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* The 2nd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
:* The 3rd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* The 3rd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
| − | :* The 5th Regulars was destroyed in [[3034]]. <ref name=HBWp120>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 120</ref> | + | :* The 5th Regulars was destroyed in [[3034]].<ref name=HBWp120>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 120</ref> |
| − | :* The 8th Regulars was destroyed in 3034. <ref name=HBWp120/> | + | :* The 8th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.<ref name=HBWp120/> |
| − | :* The 9th Regulars was destroyed in 3034. <ref name=HBWp120/> | + | :* The 9th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.<ref name=HBWp120/> |
:* The 11th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* The 11th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
| − | :* The 12th Regulars was destroyed during the First Succession War)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref>First Succession War, p. 137 | + | :* The 12th Regulars was destroyed during the First Succession War)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref>''First Succession War'', p. 137: "Deployment Table"</ref> |
| − | :* The 13th Regulars was destroyed in 3034. <ref name=HBWp121>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 121</ref> | + | :* The 13th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.<ref name=HBWp121>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 121</ref> |
:* The 14th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* The 14th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
:* The 16th Rasalhague Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* The 16th Rasalhague Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
| − | :* The 17th Regulars was disbanded in 3034) | + | :* The 17th Regulars was disbanded in 3034)<ref name=HBWp121/> |
:* The 18th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* The 18th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
| − | :* The 19th Rasalhague Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref>Second Succession War, p. 97 | + | :* The 19th Rasalhague Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War)<ref name="FR:2765p16"/><ref>''Second Succession War'', p. 97: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery: Deployment Table"</ref> |
| − | :* The 20th Regulars was disbanded in 3034. <ref name=HBWp121/> | + | :* The 20th Regulars was disbanded in 3034.<ref name=HBWp121/> |
| − | :* The 22nd Regulars was disbanded in 3034. <ref name=HBWp121/> | + | :* The 22nd Regulars was disbanded in 3034.<ref name=HBWp121/> |
:* The 23rd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* The 23rd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
:* The 24th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | :* The 24th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.<ref name=2ndSSp97/> | ||
| − | :* The 25th Regulars was disbanded in 3034. <ref name=HBWp120/> | + | :* The 25th Regulars was disbanded in 3034.<ref name=HBWp120/> |
==Colors and Insignia== | ==Colors and Insignia== | ||
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* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | ||
* ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' | * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Rasalhague Regulars]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Rasalhague Regulars]] | ||
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| Rasalhague Regulars | |
| Formed | 2730[1] |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | DCMS |
The core of the forces of the politically-sensitive Rasalhague Military District, the Rasalhague Regulars were noted for their actions against the Lyran Commonwealth as much the constant ISF scrutiny intended to ensure their loyalty to the Combine. The Regulars were disbanded upon the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic.
Contents
History
The Rasalhague Regulars began with the formation of the 1st Rasalhague Regulars in 2730. The founding of the brigade with the formation of the 1st was something of a public relations coup for both the Draconis Combine and the DCMS; formed on Rasalhague, the 1st was modeled on the Striker-pattern regiments used by the SLDF and was based around light and medium 'Mechs, with organic AeroSpace Fighter support. The 1st contained a large proportion of 'Mechs designed by the Star League and produced either in the Combine or purchased as SLDF surplus, including a complete company of Land-Air 'Mechs produced by LexaTech Industries on Irece. The high technological standard of the 1st made it stand out among the ranks of DCMS units, particularly given the Combine's tendency to lag behind the neighboring Lyran Commonwealth in terms of military technological advancement.[1]
The loyalty of the Rasalhague Regulars is of vital concern to the Kurita family, and subject to constant scrutiny. Even if the Coordinator would like to man these units with dependably loyal, handpicked troops (namely, those who trace their lineages back to ancient Japan on Terra) that would be dangerous, if not disastrous as nothing would galvanize the anti-Kurita sentiment of the Rasalhague public more quickly than to make every MechWarrior in the Rasalhague Regulars a warrior of Japanese decent. If this kind of action was taken, it would not take long for the Rasalhagians to believe that the units were there to watch them instead of to protect them from Lyran aggression. Because of this, most MechWarriors of the Rasalhague Regulars are of European descent, with Japanese forming a small minority. To be eligible, these Warriors must pass an examination of their political leanings as tough as that given to men entering the Sword of Light regiments. To control this, ISF is always checking the Rasalhague Regulars, though it has some side-effects. One is that the units are almost uniformly paranoid and that almost all their actions off the battlefield are planned to keep agents of the ISF from criticizing their propriety.[2] On top of that, the Procurement department created delays in the flow of supplies so ISF agents could carefully scan every request the units made for parts and equipment to prevent the unit from attempting to stockpile equipment. As a side effect of this, the techs of the Rasalhague Regulars became magnificent scroungers, capable of amazing feats of rigged repairs.[3]
The Rasalhague units have the highest MechWarrior turnover rate among the five districts, mostly because of the strain caused by the constant surveillance. This attrition impairs the Rasalhague Regulars ability to act as true units and not just a collection of MechWarriors. Though their unit skills tend to be poor, they are acceptable to Lord Kurita, who apparently fears rebellion more than he does the Lyran Commonwealth.[3]
Despite the distrust shown the Regulars, they served the Dragon well and honorably for many years. In the Third Succession War it wasn't uncommon for companies or battalions from the Rasalhague Regulars to disappear for weeks or months before appearing on a Lyran factory world and fighting like berserkers. They were instrumental in taking multiple worlds from the Lyrans, often without the direction of Duke Hassad Ricol.[4]
Upon the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic the Regulars faced the choice of moving further into the Draconis Combine to guard worlds not their own or disobeying the Gunji-no-Kanrei and Coordinator's orders and remain on the worlds. Some Regulars simply retired from the DCMS and joined the new FRR's military, but those that remained chose to ignore the Coordinator's orders. They were declared ronin and those that didn't commit seppuku were destroyed by loyal DCMS troops. None survived the Ronin Wars of 3034.[4]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Rasalhague Regulars | |||
| Tai-sho | Marcus Kurita | 3030[4] | |
Tactics
Different per Unit.
Units of the Rasalhague Regulars
- 1st Rasalhague Regulars[5]
- 2nd Rasalhague Regulars[5][6]
- 3rd Rasalhague Regulars[5][6]
- 4th Rasalhague Regulars[5]
- 5th Rasalhague Regulars[7]
- 6th Rasalhague Regulars[5]
- 7th Rasalhague Regulars[5]
- 8th Rasalhague Regulars[7]
- 9th Rasalhague Regulars[7]
- 10th Rasalhague Regulars[5]
- 11th Rasalhague Regulars[5][6]
- 12th Rasalhague Regulars[5][8]
- 13th Rasalhague Regulars[9]
- 14th Rasalhague Regulars[6]
- 15th Rasalhague Regulars[5]
- 16th Rasalhague Regulars[6]
- 17th Rasalhague Regulars[9]
- 18th Rasalhague Regulars[6]
- 19th Rasalhague Regulars[6]
- 20th Rasalhague Regulars[9]
- 21st Rasalhague Regulars[5]
- 22nd Rasalhague Regulars[9]
- 23rd Rasalhague Regulars[6]
- 24th Rasalhague Regulars[6]
- 25th Rasalhague Regulars[7]
- 26th Rasalhague Regulars[10]
Notes
- The 2nd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[6]
- The 3rd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[6]
- The 5th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.[7]
- The 8th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.[7]
- The 9th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.[7]
- The 11th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War)[5][6]
- The 12th Regulars was destroyed during the First Succession War)[5][11]
- The 13th Regulars was destroyed in 3034.[9]
- The 14th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War)[5][6]
- The 16th Rasalhague Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[5][6]
- The 17th Regulars was disbanded in 3034)[9]
- The 18th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[5][6]
- The 19th Rasalhague Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War)[5][12]
- The 20th Regulars was disbanded in 3034.[9]
- The 22nd Regulars was disbanded in 3034.[9]
- The 23rd Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[6]
- The 24th Regulars was destroyed during the Second Succession War.[6]
- The 25th Regulars was disbanded in 3034.[7]
Colors and Insignia
5th Rasalhague Regulars
8th Rasalhague Regulars
9th Rasalhague Regulars
13th Rasalhague Regulars
17th Rasalhague Regulars
20th Rasalhague Regulars
22nd Rasalhague Regulars
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Era Report: 2750, p. 43: "First Rasalhague Regulars"
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 142: "Rasalhague Regulars"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 143: "Rasalhague Regulars"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 42
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 16: "Rasalhague Regulars"
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 Second Succession War, p. 97
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 120
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 137: "Deployment Table"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 121
- ↑ Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 16: "Rasalhague Regulars"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 137: "Deployment Table"
- ↑ Second Succession War, p. 97: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery: Deployment Table"