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Quite correct Ice Hellion, the Order is the center for martial arts training in the Draconis Combine. So why not have MechWarrior as just another martial art?

Also I am not an expert on Japanese translations but what would you think of Mechasenshi? It takes 'Mecha' which was originally a Japanese abbreviation and adds 'senshi' which means warrior.

Great minds think alike. I was just looking at the Dan system today and combining that with some other Japanese terms redid the ranks listed above.

 Illuminati (Flag Officers)
Sosho          Grand Master      Commanding Officer
Wakasosho  Young Master      Successor and Executive Officer
Roshi           Old Teacher       
Senpai         Senior or Upperclassman
   Adepts (Field Officers)
Judan
Kudan
Hachidan
Schidan
Rokudan   
   Neophytes (Enlisted Personnel)
Godan          Master Level Practitioner (Shidoin)  Chief Noncommissioned Officer
Yondan
Sandan        Instructor Level (Sensei)                 Sergeant / MechWarrior
Nidan
Shodan        Beginning Level

Most of these were pulled directly from Wikipedia, link below.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_(rank)

Also as a side note I am researching Yorinaga Kurita more who was exiled to a zen monastery on Echo V.

I saw Ice, thank you!

Are you talking about the Illumanti (Flag Officer) ranks? I could use one more for them no matter what cause I'd like to follow the 'Rule of Five' which seems to pervade everything in O5P.

I would like to take out Senpai (mentor) because of the traditional role of that and the Kohai (protégé) which could be used more generally in the unit. What do you think of having each warrior take on an apprentice as part of their training?

I do feel that Sosho (Grand Master - Commanding Officer) and Wakasosho (Young Master - Successor and Executive Officer) still fit the best. Also Roshi (Old Teacher) is good too. That really leaves two spots.

Perhaps Hanshi (makes sense for the first step of the Illumanti to unify masteries) and Keijin (living treasure being next up) just below those three ranks.

Deshi (Disciple) would fit for Trainees don't you think?

Well since the main BattleTech site is down I just wanted to update everyone here about the current events. I decided to go with the name Sohei for these elite MechWarrior Monks who will field 40 of the finest BattleMechs available to the Draconis Combine circa 3053. Commanded by Daniel McAlister their goal is to personify all that is best in Kurita 'Mech operation serving as both inspiration to the nation and an effective counter to the Clan threat by overcoming their one on one dueling advantage. With them there will be two supporting units also gathered by O5P to help them accomplish their objectives. The Tennyo (Angels) are an all female aerospace fighter group (12 fighters) led by Noriki Sorenson whose mission is to escort the Sohei into hostile territory. While a far cry from defending ivory shipments this company brings a high level of professionalism and competence to any battlefield. Finally the Oniwaka (Demon/Ogre Child) are enormous warriors gathered by O5P to no doubt serve as the Elemental support of the Sohei. Lead by the giant wanderer Kenji Minamoto this 40 man strong infantry unit just lacks the necessary battlesuits in order to become operational.

So I have more coming but I'd like to give everyone a chance to join the team so to speak. If you'd like to submit characters for these units please do so. Would love to see what you guys can come up with. Here are what I have gotten so far.

Daniel McAlister - As a member of the prestigious McAlister line Daniel was on the fast track for a high ranking position in the DCMS. However after fifteen years of exemplary service with tours in the 4th Prosperina Hussars and the 2nd Sword of Light during the War of 3039 he choose to retire. Searching for fulfillment he turned to O5P and a life of devotion. During the Clan War he struggled with the urge to return to the DCMS in order to defend his homeland. Many believe it was at his urging the Sohei were assembled to combat the Clans. Now in his mid-40s the new Zasu or Abbot of the Sohei looks forward to demonstrating the superior honor of the Dragon to the Clan invader.

Noriki Sorenson - What should have been a highborn life changed forever after the independence of Rasalhague and the Ronin Wars. Her family was noble scions of this military district and distant relatives of the ruling Kurita line but certain treasonous members ruined that life. O5P became Noriki's savior after that and she devoted her life to the Order. After showing prowess as an aerospace pilot she was trained by the Pillarines and became an exceptional fighter pilot. While escorting transports is not exactly combat experience she brings a level of professionalism and skill to the new Tennyo to which she serves as a commander and mother to.

Kenji Minamoto - The mysterious commander of the Oniwaka was apparently recalled from his Periphery wanderings by the Order during the Clan Invasion. This mountain of a man journeyed the desolate reaches of the frontier in search of prefect moments. During these travels he helped isolated settlers and hunted down bandits all the while looking for something more. The need of his homeworld has drawn him back to the Dragon and blessed with extraordinary size and superb combat skills he became an ideal candidate for the new unit.

Tanaka Nakamora – Called the Shadow this native of Dieron is secretive and very quiet which is common for life long monks of O5P. Approximately 35 years of age this elite MechWarrior who pilots a Warhammer serves as one of the Sohei's battalion commanders. Apparently his skills in a BattleMech are only outdone by his martial arts skill and outstanding physical attributes. His demeanor belies the fact that he is a respected leader in the Sohei as he serves as the unit's second in command.

Iraho Tagai - Recently recalled from mercenary service this former covert agent of O5P served with various mercenary commands since 3043 and gathered quite an impressive resume. An extremely gifted Mechwarrior in his Shadow Hawk many outsiders were shocked to discover his O5P loyalties which were only revealed when he appeared on the Voice of the Dragon as a battalion commander in the Sohei. As the public face of the new unit he brings an impressive amount of cache and outside contacts to the unit.

Well I do have to update you guys on all the discussions we've been having on the main boards. The unit has really come along nicely and we now even have insignias. Take a look on the BattleTech main site if you'd like to see.

http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=56029.msg1294349#msg1294349

More to come!

Please do Ice, we are still looking for characters who'd like to join. Come one, come all!!

Yes, you did and so did Doc_Argen.

Okay folks since the main forum is out I wanted to post the latest roster here for all to see. We are still looking for some characters if anyone would like to take a shot at making some.

SOHEI
(as of 3053)

Unit Status: Elite
Unit Insignia: the five ivory rings surrounded in three different shades of red set against a gray House Kurita crest itself circled in red
Uniforms: Standard traveling grab resembles that of other O5P members with certain exceptions. The hood and collar of their robes are lightly armored just in case they have to fight in unforeseen circumstances. Their trademark visors which appear to be one-way mirrors are rumored to be similar to DEST commandos. Also concealed beneath their robes are Ivory Blades which are rarely ever seen. The style of knotting the belt and collar tie indicate the rank of the Sohei. On the battlefield, they wear simple and relatively common combat apparel.
Unit Type: Heavy
Equipment Rating: A (Excellent)
Specialty: Dueling Masters

Command Lance
Daniel McAlister, Elite, Hatamoto Hi [Takiro]
Siriwan Kuna, Veteran, Grand Dragon [Takiro]
Hitomi Barca, Elite, Battlemaster [Takiro]
Walter Kato, Veteran, Ono [Gus]

      Mobile Assault Company
   Mobile Assault Lance 1
Takehiko Kurita, Elite, Highlander [Takiro]
Jirou Sainze, Elite, Shogun [Takiro]
Haruna ‘Katsuo’ Takahashi, Elite, Katana [Takiro]
Naomi ‘Chika’ Ishikawa, Elite, Katana [Takiro]
   Mobile Assault Lance 2
Hisoka Matsumoto, Elite, VTR-9K Victor [Daryk]
Donald Werner, Elite, VTR-9B Victor [Takiro]
{open billet – CGR-3K Charger}
Kasia ‘U~izādo’ Derdowski, Veteran, GLT-5M Guillotine [Doc_Agren]
   Mobile Assault Lance 3
Reika Sato, Elite, MAD-5D Marauder [Takiro]
Shiori Noriko, Elite, CTF-1X Cataphract [Ice Hellion]
Catherine Kennedy, Elite, GHR-C Grasshopper [Dragon Cat]
Arturo Santiago Guzman, Veteran, CRD-3L Crusader [Sharpnel]

      Battle Company (Tanaka's Tanegashima)
   Battle Lance 1 (Surejjihanmā Lance - Sledgehammer)
Tanaka ‘Shadow’ Nakamora, Elite, WHM-6Rk Warhammer [Takiro]
Jak ‘Two Guns’ Warren, Veteran, WHM-6D Warhammer [Doc_Agren]
Tomoe ‘Banshee’ Yoshinaka, Veteran, ARK-5R Archer [Doc_Agren]
Jeremiah ‘Bulldog’ Bullton, Veteran, TDR-7M Thunderbolt [Doc_Agren]
   Battle Lance 2 (Bravo Lance)
Aika Gunma, Elite (2/3), WHM-7K Warhammer [O5P Ghost]
Hyi-joo Wantanabe, Veteran (3/4), ARC-5R Archer [O5P Ghost]
Leo Mertens, Elite (2/3), SPR-9K Venom [O5P Ghost]
George Hayashi, Veteran (2/4), CRB-27 Crab [O5P Ghost]
   Battle Lance 3 (Four Claws of the Dragon)
Ryu Shirou, Elite, Atlas [Bradshaw]
Jin Shirou, Elite, Flashman [Bradshaw]
Ryo Shirou, Elite, Lancelot [Bradshaw]
Wo Shirou, Elite, Phoenix Hawk [Bradshaw]

      Strike Company   
   Strike Lance 1 (Double Nickel, all Mechs 55 tons)
Iraho Tagai, Elite, Shadow Hawk [Takiro]
Tai Maeda, Elite, Ono [Calderon]
Katsumi Watanabe, Elite, Wolverine [Daryk]
{IN THE WORKS - Griffin} [Sharpnel]
   Strike Lance 2 (upgraded with C3 network)
Gregory Kawamura, Elite, Kintaro [Takiro] swaps Narc for C3 Master
Kiyamora Takashi, Veteran, Dervish [Ice Hellion]
Ryu Master, Elite, Grand Dragon [Ice Hellion]
{IN THE WORKS – Wolf Trap} [Ice Hellion]
   Strike Lance 3 (Herald of the Dragon / Ryuunosuke)
Daiki Jiro, Veteran, Stinger LAM [Takiro]
Makiko Itagaki, Regular, PHX-HK1 Phoenix Hawk LAM [Doc_Agren]
Jay Paul Retilter, Veteran, PHX-HK1 Phoenix Hawk LAM [Doc_Agren]
Takashi Mitsuko, Elite, Stinger LAM [Ice Hellion]

Tennyo
      Flight 1
   1st Lance
Noriki Sorenson, Elite, Slayer [Takiro] {Flight Commander}
Nana Yamada, Elite, Slayer [Takiro]
   2nd Lance
Shizukana Kaze, Elite, Stuka [Bradshaw] {Lance Commander}
{IN THE WORKS} [Bradshaw]
   3rd Lance
Zuzanne ‘Būmubūmu’ Agnika, Elite, D36b Thunderbird [Doc_Agren] {Lance Commander}
Mariah ‘Pikushī’ Cassetti, Regular, D46 Thunderbird [Doc_Agren]
      Flight 2
   1st Lance
Cecilia Utchakov, Elite, SL-17R Shilone [Takiro] {Flight Commander}
Donna Black, Elite, TR-16 Transgressor [Takiro]
   2nd Lance
Haruka Uehara, Elite, SL-25 Samurai [Sharpnel] {Lance Commander}
Asuka Uehara, Elite, SL-25 Samurai [Sharpnel]
   3rd Lance
Yoko Kijo, Veteran, S-4 Sai [Ice Hellion] {Lance Commander}
Kim Mi Sun, Veteran, S-4 Sai [Doc_Agren]

Hand of Kannon
Command Elements
Miyuki Suzuki, Elite, Daimyo HQ 67-K [Takiro]
VTOL Company
   VTOL Lance 1
{IN THE WORKS – Company Commander} [Takiro]
Patricia ‘Trish’ Roselyn. Elite, Cyrano VTOL [Bradshaw]
Leon Fortunato, Elite, Vector Attack VTOL [Dragon Cat]
Roslyn Fortunato, Elite, Vector Attack VTOL [Dragon Cat]
   VTOL Lance 2 (Kaze no Senshi)
Hehiro Sumitomo, Veteran, Warrior H-7A [Sharpnel] {Lance Commander}
Inara Fillion, Veteran, Warrior H-7A [Sharpnel]
Boris Kamarov, Elite, Warrior H-7C [Sharpnel]
Tae-jin Kwan, Veteran, Warrior H-7 [Sharpnel]
   Conventional Fighter Lance
John “Diver” Tamura, Veteran, Inseki II Heavy Strike Fighter [Ice Hellion] {Lance CO}
Byron Conrad, Regular, Inseki II Heavy Strike Fighter [Ice Hellion]
Igor Hisashi, Green, Inseki II Heavy Strike Fighter [Ice Hellion]
Sophia Hisashi, Green, Inseki II Heavy Strike Fighter [Ice Hellion]
      Hover Company
   Hover Lance 1
Arisu Maki, Elite, Pegasus [Daryk] {Company Commander}
Jasmine Auliya, Elite, Scimitar [Ice Hellion]
Mochi Chihiro, Elite, Beagle Hovertank [Ice Hellion]
Adriana Hibiki, Elite, Pegasus Scout Hovertank [Ice Hellion]
   Hover Lance 2
Alex ‘Evocatus’ Booth, Veteran, Drillson [Ice Hellion] {Lance Commander}
Viktoria ‘Hachiman’ Wightman, Regular, Drillson [Ice Hellion]
Y.T. Hiro, Regular, Plainsmen [Ice Hellion]
Zmeu Fat-Frumos, Elite, Plainsmen [Ice Hellion]
   Hover Lance 3
{open billet – Lance Commander – Saracen}
{open billet – Saracen}
{open billet – Saladin}
{open billet – Saladin}
      Artillery Company (Heavy Vehicles)
   1st Battery (Long Toms and Ballista)
Frederica ‘Annie’ Sasaki, Elite, LT-MOB-25 Mobile Long Tom Artillery [Doc_Argen] {Company CO}
Michie Cisneros, Elite, LT-MOB-25 Mobile Long Tom Artillery [Doc_Argen]
Yoriko Detlefsen, Elite, Ballista Self-Propelled Artillery Tank [Sharpnel]
{open billet – Ballista Self-Propelled Artillery Tank}
   2nd Battery (Thumper)
Sakura Rei, Elite, Thumper Combat Vehicle [Ice Hellion]
Nao Deguchi, Veteran, Thumper Combat Vehicle [Bradshaw]
{open billet – Thumper Artillery Vehicle}
{open billet – Thumper Artillery Vehicle}
   3rd Battery (The Chaparrals)
Kiaria Isu, Elite, Chaparral Missile Artillery Tank [Takiro]
Akiko Tomanaga, Veteran, Chaparral Missile Artillery Tank [Takiro]
Honoka Syozi, Veteran, Chaparral Missile Artillery Tank [Takiro]
Heather Sutton, Veteran, Chaparral Missile Artillery Tank [Takiro]
      Special Recovery Force (Sparrow Bee / Suzumebachi) [Doc_Agren]
Tamio Kamiya, Green, Karnov UR Transport (Bushmaster)
Sousuke Komori, Green, Ibex RV
George Yamamori, Green, Ibex RV
Coran Wimbleton, Green, Karnov UR Transport (Hercules)
Frank Chaney, Green, Karnov UR Transport (Thor)
Kai Shinobu, Green, SOAR VTOL (Red)

Oniwaka
Kenji Minamoto (Battalion Commander) [Takiro]
Akane Oshiro (Platoon Commander) [Daryk]
Tetsujin (Platoon Commander) [Bradshaw]
Olgr Gangleri (Company Commander) [Ice Hellion]
{IN THE WORKS - David Sakamoto} (Platoon Commander) [Calderon]*
Tanya ‘Xena’ Skrypnikova (Platoon Commander) [Doc_Agren]
Shizuko Lofgren (Company Commander) [Sharpnel]
Anna Sokolov (Platoon Commander) [O5P_Ghost]
James Swanson (Platoon Commander) [Gus]

Shuinsen
Terada ‘the Old Man’ Kitakazu (Captain Dakusaidoriri & Commander Shuinsen) [Doc_Agren]
Noriko ‘Anjin’ Haruka (XO of the Dakusaidoriri and Second Officer) [Ice Hellion]
Johnny Semer (Navigator of the Dakusaidoriri and Third Officer) [Doc_Agren]
Yasou Mutsu (Chief Engineer of the Dakusaidoriri) [Doc_Agren]
Timothy Ellender Jr. (Bosun of the Dakusaidoriri) [Doc_Agren]
Kenji “Kong” Araki (Dākusaidorirī Marine Commander) [Doc_Agren]
Natasha Vasquez “La Llorona" (Dākusaidorirī Small Craft Commander) [Doc_Agren]
Tamiko Yukimura (Captain of the Fukuryu) [Doc_Agren]
Abishok Fonseca (Captain of the Kakusareta Tora) [Sharpnel]
Kaya Hishikari (Captain of the Yakaze) [Doc_Agren]
Seiichi Tomioka (Captain of the Ninigi-no-Mikoto) [Doc_Agren]
Kevin Sinclair (Captain of the Juraki Jakku) [Doc_Agren]

Support Personnel

   Medics
Doctor Quincy Tsenovi, Elite Doctor [Doc_Agren]

   Technicians
Nishizo Hogogaya, Elite, Master Tech for the Surejjihanmā Lance [Doc_Agren]

   Combat Sappers
Dubhlainn O’Malley, Regular, Hatchetman [Doc_Agren]
Aya Fujioka, Regular, FS9-K Firestarter [Doc_Agren]

Recon Commandos or the Burakkureidāsu (Black Raiders)
Kris ‘Hanta’ Stuer, Elite, Infantry Platoon [Doc_Agren]