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Line 16: | children = [[Akira Brahe]]<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 63–64: "Akira tells his father, what happened to him and his mother"</ref> | children = [[Akira Brahe]]<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 63–64: "Akira tells his father, what happened to him and his mother"</ref> }} }} + '''Yorinaga Kurita''' was an [[thirty-first century|early thirty-first century]] nobleman, MechWarrior, and distant cousin to Draconis Combine Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]] who played a prominent role in the life of Yorinaga. '''Yorinaga Kurita''' was an [[thirty-first century|early thirty-first century]] nobleman, MechWarrior, and distant cousin to Draconis Combine Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]] who played a prominent role in the life of Yorinaga. Line 27:
Line 28: Despite his disgrace, the Coordinator honored him with the rank of ''[[Tai-sa]]'' and appointed him commanding officer of the 2nd Sword of Light regiment. Yorinaga was ashamed by his defeat at the hands of Morgan Kell and hatched a plot to avenge himself to redeem his disgrace at "losing" his greatest victory. Despite his disgrace, the Coordinator honored him with the rank of ''[[Tai-sa]]'' and appointed him commanding officer of the 2nd Sword of Light regiment. Yorinaga was ashamed by his defeat at the hands of Morgan Kell and hatched a plot to avenge himself to redeem his disgrace at "losing" his greatest victory. − After three years of waiting and planning, he successfully executed a strike against the Kell Hounds while they were once again defending Mallory's World. He commanded two units; the 2nd Sword of Light and the [[36th Dieron Regulars]] as part of a plan to destroy the Kell Hounds' 2nd battalion regiment. He used the 36th to pin down the Kell Hounds' 2nd Battalion while personally leading his command to attack [[Patrick Kell|Patrick Kell's]] command. On the way Yorinaga's scouts spotted Morgan Kell with the Hounds' 1st Battalion in a heavily fortified position. Despite being entrenched in strong defensive position, Colonel Kell marched his 'Mech out from the fortification and initiated a samurai duel which Yorinaga felt honor-bound to fight. After recounting his own family lineage in perfect English, he engaged Morgan's ''[[Archer]]'' with his ''Warhammer'' in a one-on-one fight to the death. As the fight progressed Morgan closed in with his ''Archer'' and surprised Yorinaga. Yorinaga thought he crippled Morgan's 'Mech when it fell to one knee but after closing in to deliver the final blow Yorinaga found that he was unable to hit Kell's ''Archer'' because his targeting sensors could not detect his opponent. Morgan Kell then stood his ''Archer'' up and bowed to Yorinaga using the rules of [[w:Bushido|''bushido'']] against him, thus robbing him of the chance to defeat Kell in honorable combat. Yorinaga returned the bow with his ''Warhammer'' and ended the duel.<ref name=HTP:MWp9/> + After three years of waiting and planning, he successfully executed a strike against the Kell Hounds while they were once again defending Mallory's World. He commanded two units; the 2nd Sword of Light and the [[36th Dieron Regulars]] as part of a plan to destroy the Kell Hounds' 2nd battalion regiment. He used the 36th to pin down the Kell Hounds' 2nd Battalion while personally leading his command to attack [[Patrick Kell|Patrick Kell's]] command. On the way Yorinaga's scouts spotted Morgan Kell with the Hounds' 1st Battalion in a heavily fortified position. Despite being entrenched in strong defensive position, Colonel Kell marched his 'Mech out from the fortification and initiated a samurai duel which Yorinaga felt honor-bound to fight. After recounting his own family lineage in perfect English, he engaged Morgan's ''[[Archer]]'' with his ''Warhammer'' in a one-on-one fight to the death. As the fight progressed Morgan closed in with his ''Archer'' and surprised Yorinaga. Yorinaga thought he crippled Morgan's 'Mech when it fell to one knee but after closing in to deliver the final blow Yorinaga found that he was unable to hit Kell's ''Archer'' because his targeting sensors could not detect his opponent. Morgan Kell then stood his ''Archer'' up and bowed to Yorinaga using the rules of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido ''bushido''] against him, thus robbing him of the chance to defeat Kell in honorable combat. Yorinaga returned the bow with his ''Warhammer'' and ended the duel.<ref name=HTP:MWp9/> − Yorinaga was crushed by his inability to defeat Morgan Kell despite his best efforts. It then occurred to him that by turning the Combine's strict tradition of ''bushido'' style combat against them, Morgan's tactics could spell the end of the Draconis Combine. He then broadcast his ''haiku'', with its message that he saw the mythical yellow bird that could defeat the dragon.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 65: "Yorinaga tells his son Akira Brahe, that his duel with Morgan Kell had showed him that the Draconis Combine's restriction to ''bushido'' tradition, would lead to destruction of the Draconis Combine."</ref> He then threw his matched ''daishō'' samurai swords (given to him by the Coordinator) out of his cockpit to the ground for Kell to retrieve and departed.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 45: "Captain [[Dan Allard]] recounts to Brother Keith on [[Zaniah|Zaniah III]] Morgan Kell and Yorinaga's duel in 3016"</ref> + Yorinaga was crushed by his inability to defeat Morgan Kell despite his best efforts. It then occurred to him that by turning the Combine's strict tradition of ''Bushido'' style combat against them, Morgan's tactics could spell the end of the Draconis Combine. He then broadcasted his ''haiku'', with its message that he saw the mythical yellow bird that could defeat the dragon.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 65: "Yorinaga tells his son Akira Brahe, that his duel with Morgan Kell had showed him that the Draconis Combine's restriction to ''bushido'' tradition, would lead to destruction of the Draconis Combine."</ref> He then threw his matched ''daishō'' samurai swords (given to him by the Coordinator) out of his cockpit to the ground for Kell to retrieve and departed.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 45: "Captain [[Dan Allard]] recounts to Brother Keith on [[Zaniah|Zaniah III]] Morgan Kell and Yorinaga's duel in 3016"</ref> ===Exile=== ===Exile=== Line 37:
Line 38: Yorinaga left Echo V for a training base on [[Nashira]] where he began to train his new combat unit which eventually became known as the [[Genyosha]]. Yorinaga left Echo V for a training base on [[Nashira]] where he began to train his new combat unit which eventually became known as the [[Genyosha]]. − Later, Yorinaga and his Genyosha were dispatched to the [[Styx]] star system to help with the capture of [[Melissa Steiner]] in the [[Silver Eagle Incident]]. The information of her kidnapping and whereabouts was given by the rebellious and ambitious [[House Steiner|Lyran]] noble [[Aldo Lestrade (31st c.)|Aldo Lestrade]]. ISF agents attempted to seize the asteroid base but were stopped by passengers of kidnapped [[DropShip]]. + Later, Yorinaga and his Genyosha were dispatched to the [[Styx]] star system to help with the capture of [[Melissa Steiner]] in the [[Silver Eagle Incident]]. The information of her kidnapping and whereabouts was given by the rebellious and ambitious [[House Steiner|Lyran]] noble [[Aldo Lestrade]]. ISF agents attempted to seize the asteroid base but were stopped by passengers of kidnapped [[DropShip]]. Yorinaga's force then encountered the Kell Hounds attempting to rescue the Lyran heir and he dispatched his forces in an attempt to stop them. Yorinaga's men threatened the destruction of the cruise liner the ''[[Silver Eagle]]'' in a hostage exchange for Melissa Steiner. The Kell Hounds then attacked in a delaying move. Lt. Colonel Patrick Kell confronted Yorinaga with his ''[[Victor]]'' assault 'Mech and a duel began. In the course of the fight Yorinaga demonstrated he had learned [[Phantom 'Mech|Kell's ability to avoid being hit]] but his opponent knew the same tactic. The knowledge of this ability allowed each to land hits on one other. The duel ended when Yorinaga brought down Kell's 'Mech but the victory was short-lived as Yorinaga was struck by a ''Valkyrie'' conducting a [[Death from Above|sacrificial strike]] against his ''Warhammer'' including a self-destruct of its [[fusion engine]] in a powerful blast. Yorinaga survived the explosion but the [[heir apparent]] escaped.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', pp. 317–319: "Kell Hounds battle Yorinaga and his forces and escape with Melissa Steiner, but at a terrible price"</ref> Yorinaga's force then encountered the Kell Hounds attempting to rescue the Lyran heir and he dispatched his forces in an attempt to stop them. Yorinaga's men threatened the destruction of the cruise liner the ''[[Silver Eagle]]'' in a hostage exchange for Melissa Steiner. The Kell Hounds then attacked in a delaying move. Lt. Colonel Patrick Kell confronted Yorinaga with his ''[[Victor]]'' assault 'Mech and a duel began. In the course of the fight Yorinaga demonstrated he had learned [[Phantom 'Mech|Kell's ability to avoid being hit]] but his opponent knew the same tactic. The knowledge of this ability allowed each to land hits on one other. The duel ended when Yorinaga brought down Kell's 'Mech but the victory was short-lived as Yorinaga was struck by a ''Valkyrie'' conducting a [[Death from Above|sacrificial strike]] against his ''Warhammer'' including a self-destruct of its [[fusion engine]] in a powerful blast. Yorinaga survived the explosion but the [[heir apparent]] escaped.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', pp. 317–319: "Kell Hounds battle Yorinaga and his forces and escape with Melissa Steiner, but at a terrible price"</ref> Line 53:
Line 54: ===Fourth Succession War=== ===Fourth Succession War=== − In January of [[3029]], Yorinaga received word of Kell Hounds being on the Davion world of [[Northwind]] and moved against them. He arrived only to discover that the [[5th Sword of Light]] & 36th Dieron Regulars already began an assault against the Hounds and world's defenders. Later in the battle it became known that the "Kell Hounds" on the planet were ''not'' part of Morgan Kell's main formation. ISF liaison officer of 5th and 36th in the course of the battle tried to influence them. The Genyosha entered the battle and prevented the 5th Sword's Command Quarters from being overrun. Yorinaga's force swept an additional mercenary regiment, [[Team Banzai]], and the Kell Hound's 3rd Battalion from the field.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 283–284: "Kell Hound's 3rd Battalion CO Scott Bradley, talks to Team Banzai's 2nd in command, Major Tommy Lester mauling their two units received from Genyosha"</ref> Yorinaga shot down Team Banzai's leader in battle in midst of the fight and was undamaged in return.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 283: "Tommy Lester comments how Tai-sa Yorinaga Kurita had taken down Doctor Banzai during the battle, yet he was unable to shoot at Kurita's 'Mech"</ref> + In January of [[3029]], Yorinaga received word of Kell Hounds being on the Davion world of [[Northwind]] and moved against them. He arrived only to discover that the [[5th Sword of Light]] & 36th Dieron Regulars already began an assault against the Hounds and world's defenders. Later in the battle it became known that the "Kell Hounds" on the planet were ''not'' part of Morgan Kell's main formation. ISF liaison officer of 5th and 36th in the course of the battle tried to influence them. The Genyosha entered the battle and prevented the 5th Sword's Command Quarters from being overrun. Yorinaga's force swept an additional mercenary regiment, ''[[Team Banzai]]'', and the Kell Hound's 3rd Battalion from the field.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 283–284: "Kell Hound's 3rd Battalion CO Scott Bradley, talks to Team Banzai's 2nd in command, Major Tommy Lester mauling their two units received from Genyosha"</ref> Yorinaga shot down Team Banzai's leader in battle in midst of the fight and was undamaged in return.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 283: "Tommy Lester comments how Tai-sa Yorinaga Kurita had taken down Doctor Banzai during the battle, yet he was unable to shoot at Kurita's 'Mech"</ref> 5th Sword's commander [[Palmer Conti]] then recalled all the top officers on planet. During the fight Genyosha disobeyed the Coordinator's orders to kill all mercenaries. Yorinaga later discovered, thanks to an ISF officer's mocking, that their base on Nashira had been destroyed by the "real" Kell Hounds.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 281: "ISF Liaison officer mocks Akira Brahe with the news of destruction of their base on Nashira at the hands of the Kell Hounds"</ref> Shortly after this he attacked a number of mercenary regiments in employment of House Davion and the [[Northwind Highlanders]] pushed the Kurita forces off the planet. 5th Sword's commander [[Palmer Conti]] then recalled all the top officers on planet. During the fight Genyosha disobeyed the Coordinator's orders to kill all mercenaries. Yorinaga later discovered, thanks to an ISF officer's mocking, that their base on Nashira had been destroyed by the "real" Kell Hounds.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 281: "ISF Liaison officer mocks Akira Brahe with the news of destruction of their base on Nashira at the hands of the Kell Hounds"</ref> Shortly after this he attacked a number of mercenary regiments in employment of House Davion and the [[Northwind Highlanders]] pushed the Kurita forces off the planet. Line 71:
Line 72: ==BattleMech== ==BattleMech== Yorinaga Kurita was an exceptional ''Warhammer'' pilot. He also was one the few known individuals to be attributed (by some at least) with the [[Phantom 'Mech]] ability. Yorinaga Kurita was an exceptional ''Warhammer'' pilot. He also was one the few known individuals to be attributed (by some at least) with the [[Phantom 'Mech]] ability. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Yorinaga Kurita BTLegends.jpg|Yorinaga Kurita from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' − Warhammer (Yorinaga Kurita) BTLegends.jpg|Yorinaga's WHM-6R ''Warhammer'' from ''BT:Legends'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References==
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| image = Yorinaga Kurita BTLegends.jpg | | image = Yorinaga Kurita BTLegends.jpg | ||
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| name = Yorinaga Kurita | | name = Yorinaga Kurita | ||
| birthdate = [[2980]]<ref name=HTP:MWp9>''Historical Turning Points: Mallory's World'', p. 9</ref><ref name=BT:Lp52>''BattleTech: Legends'', p. 52</ref> | | birthdate = [[2980]]<ref name=HTP:MWp9>''Historical Turning Points: Mallory's World'', p. 9</ref><ref name=BT:Lp52>''BattleTech: Legends'', p. 52</ref> | ||
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| rank = ''[[Tai-sa]]''<ref name=BT:Lp52/> | | rank = ''[[Tai-sa]]''<ref name=BT:Lp52/> | ||
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| children = [[Akira Brahe]]<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 63–64: "Akira tells his father, what happened to him and his mother"</ref> | | children = [[Akira Brahe]]<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 63–64: "Akira tells his father, what happened to him and his mother"</ref> | ||
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'''Yorinaga Kurita''' was an [[thirty-first century|early thirty-first century]] nobleman, MechWarrior, and distant cousin to Draconis Combine Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]] who played a prominent role in the life of Yorinaga. | '''Yorinaga Kurita''' was an [[thirty-first century|early thirty-first century]] nobleman, MechWarrior, and distant cousin to Draconis Combine Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]] who played a prominent role in the life of Yorinaga. | ||
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Despite his disgrace, the Coordinator honored him with the rank of ''[[Tai-sa]]'' and appointed him commanding officer of the 2nd Sword of Light regiment. Yorinaga was ashamed by his defeat at the hands of Morgan Kell and hatched a plot to avenge himself to redeem his disgrace at "losing" his greatest victory. | Despite his disgrace, the Coordinator honored him with the rank of ''[[Tai-sa]]'' and appointed him commanding officer of the 2nd Sword of Light regiment. Yorinaga was ashamed by his defeat at the hands of Morgan Kell and hatched a plot to avenge himself to redeem his disgrace at "losing" his greatest victory. | ||
| − | After three years of waiting and planning, he successfully executed a strike against the Kell Hounds while they were once again defending Mallory's World. He commanded two units; the 2nd Sword of Light and the [[36th Dieron Regulars]] as part of a plan to destroy the Kell Hounds' 2nd battalion regiment. He used the 36th to pin down the Kell Hounds' 2nd Battalion while personally leading his command to attack [[Patrick Kell|Patrick Kell's]] command. On the way Yorinaga's scouts spotted Morgan Kell with the Hounds' 1st Battalion in a heavily fortified position. Despite being entrenched in strong defensive position, Colonel Kell marched his 'Mech out from the fortification and initiated a samurai duel which Yorinaga felt honor-bound to fight. After recounting his own family lineage in perfect English, he engaged Morgan's ''[[Archer]]'' with his ''Warhammer'' in a one-on-one fight to the death. As the fight progressed Morgan closed in with his ''Archer'' and surprised Yorinaga. Yorinaga thought he crippled Morgan's 'Mech when it fell to one knee but after closing in to deliver the final blow Yorinaga found that he was unable to hit Kell's ''Archer'' because his targeting sensors could not detect his opponent. Morgan Kell then stood his ''Archer'' up and bowed to Yorinaga using the rules of [ | + | After three years of waiting and planning, he successfully executed a strike against the Kell Hounds while they were once again defending Mallory's World. He commanded two units; the 2nd Sword of Light and the [[36th Dieron Regulars]] as part of a plan to destroy the Kell Hounds' 2nd battalion regiment. He used the 36th to pin down the Kell Hounds' 2nd Battalion while personally leading his command to attack [[Patrick Kell|Patrick Kell's]] command. On the way Yorinaga's scouts spotted Morgan Kell with the Hounds' 1st Battalion in a heavily fortified position. Despite being entrenched in strong defensive position, Colonel Kell marched his 'Mech out from the fortification and initiated a samurai duel which Yorinaga felt honor-bound to fight. After recounting his own family lineage in perfect English, he engaged Morgan's ''[[Archer]]'' with his ''Warhammer'' in a one-on-one fight to the death. As the fight progressed Morgan closed in with his ''Archer'' and surprised Yorinaga. Yorinaga thought he crippled Morgan's 'Mech when it fell to one knee but after closing in to deliver the final blow Yorinaga found that he was unable to hit Kell's ''Archer'' because his targeting sensors could not detect his opponent. Morgan Kell then stood his ''Archer'' up and bowed to Yorinaga using the rules of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido ''bushido''] against him, thus robbing him of the chance to defeat Kell in honorable combat. Yorinaga returned the bow with his ''Warhammer'' and ended the duel.<ref name=HTP:MWp9/> |
| − | Yorinaga was crushed by his inability to defeat Morgan Kell despite his best efforts. It then occurred to him that by turning the Combine's strict tradition of '' | + | Yorinaga was crushed by his inability to defeat Morgan Kell despite his best efforts. It then occurred to him that by turning the Combine's strict tradition of ''Bushido'' style combat against them, Morgan's tactics could spell the end of the Draconis Combine. He then broadcasted his ''haiku'', with its message that he saw the mythical yellow bird that could defeat the dragon.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 65: "Yorinaga tells his son Akira Brahe, that his duel with Morgan Kell had showed him that the Draconis Combine's restriction to ''bushido'' tradition, would lead to destruction of the Draconis Combine."</ref> He then threw his matched ''daishō'' samurai swords (given to him by the Coordinator) out of his cockpit to the ground for Kell to retrieve and departed.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 45: "Captain [[Dan Allard]] recounts to Brother Keith on [[Zaniah|Zaniah III]] Morgan Kell and Yorinaga's duel in 3016"</ref> |
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Yorinaga left Echo V for a training base on [[Nashira]] where he began to train his new combat unit which eventually became known as the [[Genyosha]]. | Yorinaga left Echo V for a training base on [[Nashira]] where he began to train his new combat unit which eventually became known as the [[Genyosha]]. | ||
| − | Later, Yorinaga and his Genyosha were dispatched to the [[Styx]] star system to help with the capture of [[Melissa Steiner]] in the [[Silver Eagle Incident]]. The information of her kidnapping and whereabouts was given by the rebellious and ambitious [[House Steiner|Lyran]] noble [[ | + | Later, Yorinaga and his Genyosha were dispatched to the [[Styx]] star system to help with the capture of [[Melissa Steiner]] in the [[Silver Eagle Incident]]. The information of her kidnapping and whereabouts was given by the rebellious and ambitious [[House Steiner|Lyran]] noble [[Aldo Lestrade]]. ISF agents attempted to seize the asteroid base but were stopped by passengers of kidnapped [[DropShip]]. |
Yorinaga's force then encountered the Kell Hounds attempting to rescue the Lyran heir and he dispatched his forces in an attempt to stop them. Yorinaga's men threatened the destruction of the cruise liner the ''[[Silver Eagle]]'' in a hostage exchange for Melissa Steiner. The Kell Hounds then attacked in a delaying move. Lt. Colonel Patrick Kell confronted Yorinaga with his ''[[Victor]]'' assault 'Mech and a duel began. In the course of the fight Yorinaga demonstrated he had learned [[Phantom 'Mech|Kell's ability to avoid being hit]] but his opponent knew the same tactic. The knowledge of this ability allowed each to land hits on one other. The duel ended when Yorinaga brought down Kell's 'Mech but the victory was short-lived as Yorinaga was struck by a ''Valkyrie'' conducting a [[Death from Above|sacrificial strike]] against his ''Warhammer'' including a self-destruct of its [[fusion engine]] in a powerful blast. Yorinaga survived the explosion but the [[heir apparent]] escaped.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', pp. 317–319: "Kell Hounds battle Yorinaga and his forces and escape with Melissa Steiner, but at a terrible price"</ref> | Yorinaga's force then encountered the Kell Hounds attempting to rescue the Lyran heir and he dispatched his forces in an attempt to stop them. Yorinaga's men threatened the destruction of the cruise liner the ''[[Silver Eagle]]'' in a hostage exchange for Melissa Steiner. The Kell Hounds then attacked in a delaying move. Lt. Colonel Patrick Kell confronted Yorinaga with his ''[[Victor]]'' assault 'Mech and a duel began. In the course of the fight Yorinaga demonstrated he had learned [[Phantom 'Mech|Kell's ability to avoid being hit]] but his opponent knew the same tactic. The knowledge of this ability allowed each to land hits on one other. The duel ended when Yorinaga brought down Kell's 'Mech but the victory was short-lived as Yorinaga was struck by a ''Valkyrie'' conducting a [[Death from Above|sacrificial strike]] against his ''Warhammer'' including a self-destruct of its [[fusion engine]] in a powerful blast. Yorinaga survived the explosion but the [[heir apparent]] escaped.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', pp. 317–319: "Kell Hounds battle Yorinaga and his forces and escape with Melissa Steiner, but at a terrible price"</ref> | ||
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| − | In January of [[3029]], Yorinaga received word of Kell Hounds being on the Davion world of [[Northwind]] and moved against them. He arrived only to discover that the [[5th Sword of Light]] & 36th Dieron Regulars already began an assault against the Hounds and world's defenders. Later in the battle it became known that the "Kell Hounds" on the planet were ''not'' part of Morgan Kell's main formation. ISF liaison officer of 5th and 36th in the course of the battle tried to influence them. The Genyosha entered the battle and prevented the 5th Sword's Command Quarters from being overrun. Yorinaga's force swept an additional mercenary regiment, [[Team Banzai]], and the Kell Hound's 3rd Battalion from the field.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 283–284: "Kell Hound's 3rd Battalion CO Scott Bradley, talks to Team Banzai's 2nd in command, Major Tommy Lester mauling their two units received from Genyosha"</ref> Yorinaga shot down Team Banzai's leader in battle in midst of the fight and was undamaged in return.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 283: "Tommy Lester comments how Tai-sa Yorinaga Kurita had taken down Doctor Banzai during the battle, yet he was unable to shoot at Kurita's 'Mech"</ref> | + | In January of [[3029]], Yorinaga received word of Kell Hounds being on the Davion world of [[Northwind]] and moved against them. He arrived only to discover that the [[5th Sword of Light]] & 36th Dieron Regulars already began an assault against the Hounds and world's defenders. Later in the battle it became known that the "Kell Hounds" on the planet were ''not'' part of Morgan Kell's main formation. ISF liaison officer of 5th and 36th in the course of the battle tried to influence them. The Genyosha entered the battle and prevented the 5th Sword's Command Quarters from being overrun. Yorinaga's force swept an additional mercenary regiment, ''[[Team Banzai]]'', and the Kell Hound's 3rd Battalion from the field.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 283–284: "Kell Hound's 3rd Battalion CO Scott Bradley, talks to Team Banzai's 2nd in command, Major Tommy Lester mauling their two units received from Genyosha"</ref> Yorinaga shot down Team Banzai's leader in battle in midst of the fight and was undamaged in return.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 283: "Tommy Lester comments how Tai-sa Yorinaga Kurita had taken down Doctor Banzai during the battle, yet he was unable to shoot at Kurita's 'Mech"</ref> |
5th Sword's commander [[Palmer Conti]] then recalled all the top officers on planet. During the fight Genyosha disobeyed the Coordinator's orders to kill all mercenaries. Yorinaga later discovered, thanks to an ISF officer's mocking, that their base on Nashira had been destroyed by the "real" Kell Hounds.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 281: "ISF Liaison officer mocks Akira Brahe with the news of destruction of their base on Nashira at the hands of the Kell Hounds"</ref> Shortly after this he attacked a number of mercenary regiments in employment of House Davion and the [[Northwind Highlanders]] pushed the Kurita forces off the planet. | 5th Sword's commander [[Palmer Conti]] then recalled all the top officers on planet. During the fight Genyosha disobeyed the Coordinator's orders to kill all mercenaries. Yorinaga later discovered, thanks to an ISF officer's mocking, that their base on Nashira had been destroyed by the "real" Kell Hounds.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 281: "ISF Liaison officer mocks Akira Brahe with the news of destruction of their base on Nashira at the hands of the Kell Hounds"</ref> Shortly after this he attacked a number of mercenary regiments in employment of House Davion and the [[Northwind Highlanders]] pushed the Kurita forces off the planet. | ||
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Yorinaga Kurita was an exceptional ''Warhammer'' pilot. He also was one the few known individuals to be attributed (by some at least) with the [[Phantom 'Mech]] ability. | Yorinaga Kurita was an exceptional ''Warhammer'' pilot. He also was one the few known individuals to be attributed (by some at least) with the [[Phantom 'Mech]] ability. | ||
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