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| − | The Capellan '''Warrior Houses''' are semi-religious military orders within the [[Capellan Confederation]], independent from the regular [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]]. They are a unique feature of the Capellan military, and well known and feared throughout the [[Inner Sphere]]. They are typically abbreviated "WH".
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| − | Sworn ''"to the Chancellor and to the Confederation"'' and fanatically loyal to [[House Liao]], the Warrior Houses are autonomous monastic organizations operating as combined arms regiments, typically pairing highly trained infantry with one or two battalions of 'Mechs, and occasionally armor elements. They operate under traditional House laws based on the ''Warrior House guidelines'', which were created by Colonel [[Hiritza Hikaru]] from a somewhat revised concept of the [[Lorix Order]], modeled along the [[Korvin Doctrine]].
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| − | The first Warrior House, House Imarra, was formed by the Chancellor's [[Decree of Martial Unity]] in [[2864]].
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| − | The Warrior Houses played an important role in [[Maximilian Liao]]'s reach for power in [[2990]], and he authorized an increase of established Warrior House regiments from four to eight the following year.
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| − | Owing to their structure, the Warrior Houses are mainly used as special forces rather than frontline troops, and have access to the best equipment that the [[Capellan Confederation]] has to offer. For this preferential treatment, they have a strained relationship with the regular Capellan military most of the time.
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| − | Membership in a Warrior House is regarded as a great honor. Members wear long Katana blades (at least with their ceremonial uniforms) and are trained experts in a wide variety of martial skills, including piloting a [[BattleMech]], infantry training, infiltration, espionage and specialist training.
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| − | Each Warrior House is led by a House Master with subordinate Mentors. Suitable membership candidates are chosen at the age of 12 by the House Master, and then educated and trained by the House for a lifetime of service. It is very rare, although not unheard of, for a House member to leave the order. Warrior House pupils lead a life apart from normal society; each House strives to inculcate basic martial philosophy and discipline, and each member is required to take various House Vows.
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| − | There is no formal ranking among the Warrior House Orders, although House Imarra is considered the first among equals. The eight major Houses, in order of seniority, are as follows:
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| − | == House Imarra ==
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| − | [[Image:Capellan Confederation - House Imarra.jpg|right|Emblem of House Imarra]]
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| − | Founded by philosopher-soldier [[Kamachi Imarra]] in 2864, the first Warrior House regiment performed beyond all expectations against the ''[[Goliath]]s'' of the [[Oriente Hussars]] when [[House Marik]] attacked [[Sirius]] in a deep penetration raid in [[2901]]. Through superior tactical handling of their light [[Falcon]]s and audacious use of jump infantry, the Imarra troops inflicted heavy damage on the attackers, driving them off.
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| − | House Imarra contained and later drove off superior forces of the 7th Crucis Lanciers together with House LuSann in a defense on [[Lincoln]] in [[3001]].
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| − | Imarra BattleMechs were among the very first to be equipped with the new [[Triple Strength Myomer]] technology that the [[Federated Suns]] had leaked to the Capellans on purpose just prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]]. In the daring raid on [[Sian]] to rescue [[Justin Xiang Allard]] at the conclusion of the war in [[3029]], the [[Davion]] [[DropShip]]s launched missiles with a gaseous agent that destroyed the [[myomer]], incapacitating the Imarra 'Mechs before they could mount an effective defense.
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| − | Until [[3015]], the House Master of House Imarra was [[Icarra Sung]], an expert killer and martial artist who went on to command the [[Death Commandos]] by [[3025]]. He was succeeded by [[Karl Yaquinto Yadi]] who was in turn succeeded by [[Ion Rush]].
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| − | House Imarra is entrusted with the defense of [[Sian]] and permanently stationed there; the other Warrior House battalions rotate to Sian periodically for special training.
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| − | Since House Imarra is ''primus inter pares'' among the Warrior Houses, the Imarra House Master is the accepted spokesman for all the Warrior Houses together.
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| − | == House Kamata ==
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| − | [[Image:Capellan Confederation - House Kamata.jpg|right|120px|Emblem of House Kamata]]
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| − | * Based on [[Betelgeuse]] and entrusted with the defense of the factories there, most notably the [[Aldis Industries]] and [[Firmir Weaponry]] plants.
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| − | * Relieved [[St. Ives]] from Davion mercenary units [[Kingston's Commandos]] and [[Tristram's Terrorists]] in [[3019]] together with House LuSann, utterly destroying the attackers.
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| − | Commander [[Kalidas Aniro]], a House Kamata officer, achieved great fame in the brief war against [[Andurien]] in the 3030s, following the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Defending the 'Mech factories against the invading 5th Regiment of the [[Free Worlds League Military#Defenders of Andurien|Defenders of Andurien]], he achieved twelve kills against other BattleMechs (including the ''[[BattleMaster]]'' of the enemy regiment's commander, Jimmy "Jayhawk" Lee) in his ''[[Cataphract]]'' in a short time.
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| − | In [[3054]] the Kamata House Master was [[Michelangelo Schmidt]].
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| − | == House Hiritsu ==
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| − | [[Image:Capellan Confederation - House Hiritsu.jpg|right|Emblem of House Hiritsu]]
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| − | Although House Hiritsu was noted as stationed on [[Tigress]] (Laurel's World) as of [[3025]], their stronghold was on [[Randar]] at least since [[3045]]. The House insignia are a radiant white Katana against a field of stars, and the House Hiritsu colors are green and black. House Hiritsu is notable for strongly following the philosophy of K'ung-fu-tzu ([[w:Confucius|Confucius]]), having incorporated his teachings into their House Vows, and courtesy is a major element.
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| − | * Quelled a rebellion on [[Gei-Fu]] in [[3051]]
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| − | * Held in reserve during the Liao-Marik offensive of [[3057]], though one company saw combat on [[Sarmaxa]]
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| − | * Retook [[Kaifeng]] from the [[Sarna Supremacy]] in [[3058]]
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| − | During the conquest of Kaifeng, the House Hiritsu [[JumpShip]] was the ''Tao-te'' ("Way of Power"). Their [[DropShip]]s included the [[Overlord]]-class ''Dainwu'' (Great Tiger), two [[Union]]-class ships (one named ''Lao-tzu'') and an [[Intruder]]-class ship. Known personnel that took part in the campaign includes:
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| − | :House Master [[Virginia York]] (KIA)
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| − | :Battalion Commander (formerly Senior Company Leader) [[Ty Wu Non]] ('Mech: ''[[Charger]]'')
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| − | ::Lance Leader Terry Chan ('Mech: ''[[Cataphract]]'') (KIA)
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| − | :::MechWarrior Justin Loup ('Mech: ''[[Hatchetman]]'') (KIA)
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| − | :::MechWarrior Lewis ('Mech: ''[[Blackjack]]'')
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| − | ::Lance Leader Raven Clearwater ('Mech: ''[[Huron Warrior]]'')
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| − | :::MechWarrior Brion Lee ('Mech: ''[[Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo]]'') (KIA)
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| − | :::MechWarrior Richard Smith ('Mech: ''[[Vindicator]]'')
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| − | :::MechWarrior Lynn Trahn ('Mech: ''[[Huron Warrior]]'')
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| − | ::Lance Leader [[Aris Sung]] ('Mech: ''[[Wraith]]'')
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| − | :::MechWarrior Jill McDaniels (KIA)
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| − | :::MechWarrior Yan Lu ('Mech: ''[[Thunder]]'')
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| − | :Company Leader Thom Lindell (KIA)
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| − | :::MechWarrior Kevin Larsen (KIA)
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| − | :Company Leader Jason James
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| − | A ''[[War Dog]]'' was piloted by either Jill McDaniels or Kevin Larsen. Also, the defenders observed at least one ''[[Raven]]'' among the House Hiritsu forces.
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| − | : Infantry Commander Sebastian Jessup
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| − | ::Infantryman Mikhail Chess
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| − | ::unnamed Infantryman named "Leon"
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| − | : Chief Surgeon Dr. Hammond
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| − | :Bridge Officer Kyle Lee (DropShip ''Lao-tzu'')
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| − | During the campaign, five Hiritsu MechWarriors (Thom Lindell, Terry Chan, Jill McDaniels, Brion Lee and Kevin Larsen) betrayed their House in an attempt to weed out what they perceived to be weak elements that stood in the way of greater glory; Lindell murdered House Master York aboard the Kaifeng recharge station right at the beginning of the invasion. Their plot was revealed, but covered up to protect the integrity of the House. With the exception of Lindell, who was later executed, the perpetrators were given a chance to die (rigged) hero's deaths in a suicidal final attack, luring the Kaifeng defenders into a trap in the process and winning the final confrontation. In all official records they are listed as combat casualties, and House Master York is officially considered the victim of an unknown Sarnese or [[MIIO]] assassin.
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| − | Virginia York was House Master of Hiritsu from ca. 3045 until her death in 3058. She was succeeded by Ty Wu Non.
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| − | *In 3060 the 2nd Batallion of the [[Blackwind Lanciers]] tried to kidnap [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] during his goodwill-tour on [[Hustaing]]. Instead they trapped his fiancée [[Isis Marik]], but she managed to escape. House Hiritsu trapped the 2nd Battalion in a city-area and slowly brought them down in week-long battles. House Hiritsu won with minimal losses.
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| − | *In the [[Capellan-St. Ives War|war]] of the Capellan Confederation against the [[St. Ives Compact]], House Hiritsu fought on [[Denbar]], [[Nashuar]], [[St. Loris]] and finally [[St. Ives]] against various elements of the St. Ives-military.
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| − | == House LuSann ==
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| − | [[Image:Capellan Confederation - House LuSann.jpg|right|80px|Emblem of Warrior House LuSann]]
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| − | * Took part in the defense of [[Spica]] against a Davion offensive in [[2910]].
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| − | * Contained and later drove off superior forces of the [[7th Crucis Lanciers]] together with House Imarra in a defense on [[Lincoln]] in [[3001]].
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| − | * Relieved [[St. Ives]] from Davion mercenary units [[Kingston's Commandos]] and [[Tristram's Terrorists]] in [[3019]] together with House Kamata, utterly destroying the attackers.
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| − | * Performed unspecified "special maneuvers" on [[Liao]] around [[3025]]
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| − | * House LuSann was one of the Warrior Houses whose loyalty to Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] was doubtful; they were thought to favor his sister [[Kali Liao]].
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| − | In [[3057]], [[Jesse Villar]] was House Master of House LuSann.
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| − | == House Daidachi ==
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| − | The philosophy of House Daidachi focuses on combat skills. Eventually, the Mechwarriors of House Daidachi are said to be the best among all Warrior Houses.
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| − | * Based on [[Nanking]] and [[Drozan]] as of 3025.
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| − | * Attacking the planet [[Indicass]] ([[St. Ives pact]]) in 3062, fighting elements of [[Chorsachows Kosacs]].
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| − | * Attacking the planet [[St. Ives]] with other Capellan units in 3062.
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| − | == House Fujita ==
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| − | * Based on [[Styk]] since shortly before 3025.
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| − | * Based on [[Grand Base]] since around 3025 and entrusted with guarding the [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] 'Mech plant there.
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| − | Styk was overrun by Davion forces during the Fourth Succession War. A bomb planted by a Davion spy destroyed the House Fujita [[Overlord]]-class [[DropShip]] ''Empress Ting'' in September 3028 when it tried to lift off from Styk, destroying most of what remained of the regiment at the time. A single Fujita MechWarrior who had not reached the evacuation ship in time survived, and later managed to kill a Davion [[Wolverine]] pilot and assume his identity with his skills at infiltration. He went on to free numerous other prisoners from Davion captivity, including Techs and other personnel from House Fujita, and even steal a [[Mammoth]] class DropShip loaded with BattleMechs in a daring escape.
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| − | == House Matsukai ==
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| − | * Based on [[Bithinia]] and entrusted with guarding the industrial complexes there, most notably [[Bithinia Ballistics]].
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| − | * Spearheaded the successful Liao-Marik offensive of [[3057]].
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| − | == House Ijori ==
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| − | [[Image:Capellan Confederation - House Ijori.jpg|right|100px|Emblem of House Ijori]]
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| − | * Based on [[Aldebaran]].
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| − | * Arrived too late to prevent the destruction of the Capellan "Ariana Grenadiers" regiment that was caught unawares and hammered to pieces on [[Ingersoll]] by the Free Worlds Guard in [[2874]], but inflicted heavy damage on the attackers nevertheless.
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| − | * Turned the tide against a Marik Militia regiment on [[Hsien]] in [[2943]], relieving the 1st Kearny Highlanders.
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| − | * Closed a trap on Davion troops on [[Cammal]] in [[3002]].
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| − | * Caught and mauled a Davion mercenary regiment on [[Tsanna]] in [[3003]], capturing a large number of BattleMechs in the process.
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| − | * Spearheaded the successful Liao-Marik offensive of 3057
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| − | * House Ijori was one of the Warrior Houses whose loyalty to Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] was doubtful; they were thought to favor his sister [[Kali Liao]]. They were sent to join the [[Arc-Royal Defense Cordon]] in [[3057]], ostensibly to gain combat experience against the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]]s but possibly also to wear them down and neutralize them as a possible threat to the Chancellor.
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| − | == Other Houses ==
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| − | There may be minor Warrior Houses in existence in addition to the aforementioned eight Houses which are frequently referred to as the "major" Warrior Houses. The Capellan [[Chancellor]] can create or disband Warrior Houses at any time.
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| − | Some also consider the Capellan [[Death Commandos]] to be a Warrior House in the wider sense, or at least a related institution. However, it should be noted that the Death Commandos are part of the regular Capellan military and have a particularly strained relationship with the Warrior Houses; they are often set against the Warrior Houses in political maneuvering. Yet, they exclusively recruited (or drafted) their personnel from the Warrior Houses until they opened up for qualified personnel from regular line regiments in [[3003]].
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