Ryuken-yon

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History

Formation

In 3026 Takashi Kurita ordered the creation of a BattleMech unit trained in the tactics of the Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit. Takashi later ordered that the Ryuken where to be split into several company's and each was to expand to regimental size. The Ryuken-yon was one of the units formed.

4th Succession War


War of 3039


Ronin Wars


Clan Invasion


Operation Bulldog

Volunteers from the unit formed the Dark Sword Provisional Company as part of Operation Bird Dog.[1].

Dominion War


Federated Suns Incursion


Jihad


Officers

Tai-sa Shodaru is the CO of these unit and is highly decorated with the Bushido Blade and The Warders of the Dragon.[2]

Tactics

The unit prefers to fight a night. During such operations the forces attacks from 3 sides. The last open direction is a covered trap. Every opponent unit will be slaugher by precive strikes from TAG guided missiles from missile carrier. 12 Mechs defend this support unit normaly.[2]

Composition History

3059

Ryuken-yon (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[2]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Toshimichi Shodaru
    • XO: Chu-sa Kevin Anderson
  • 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Dawn Bouchier
  • 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Tammi Toshogu

- The unit contains 36 OmniMechs and all other machines are fully upgraded. The command owns many advanced targeting gear also.

Ryuken-yon Aerospace (1 Wing/Veteran/Questionable)[2]

  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Geno Esteban

- The unit received some of the high value omnifighters.

Ryuken-yon Armor (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[2]

  • Armor Commander: Tai-sa Kaleed Brahjah

- To increase the fighting capabilities of these unit, the high command give them 3 companies of advanced weapons carriers.
- The SRM Carriers are semi omni vehicle, such means the can accept Arrow IV launchers if necessary.

Ryuken-yon Infantry (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[2]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Hydomo Kamakura

- The infantry includes 6 squads of pathfinders, which are also skilled in demolition work behind enemy lines.

3067


References

  1. The Dragon Roars, p. 8
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 129, "Ryuken-yon Unit Profile"

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