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General BattleTech => Alternate Universe => Salient Horizon => Topic started by: Takiro on January 12, 2017, 06:00:31 PM
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Hey gang, long ago this idea popped into my head and has had many different versions in my home campaigns. With your help I'd like to bring everything together into a unified vision for my alternate BT setting.
So first off the idea. O5P brings together a Mech unit which is similar to the Capellan Warrior Houses and Clans in some ways which of course is utterly devoted to the Draconis Combine (House Kurita). Yes it has that mystical tinge which pervades O5P and takes on a traditionalist overtone which is geared towards the 'Japanification' of the realm. Mechwarriors are all about the art of their trade in much the same way as samurai and martial artists who refine said skills over the ages.
I am not sure if this will go full fledged as the opposite of the St. Marinus House on Zaniah III which was said to be a Christian monastery which served as a sanctuary for Mechwarriors particularly those with the Phantom Mech Ability. Certainly would be an interesting base for the unit/group.
For their headquarters or base I was thinking Soul near New Samarkand. In the Lancelot BattleMech fluff (TRO2750) it said the planet was home to Major SLDF Proving Grounds. And a Crockett/Katana factory (Blackenberg Industries I think) is also located there. I had named it the Sanctum Bellorum which is like the O5P HQ except in latin would mean War Sanctuary.
It could have existed for years prior I was thinking but again resistance from the DCMS who would not approve of organizations like the ISF, O5P, or DCA fielding Mech units of their own. However events culminate in such a fashion in my story for such an event to take place.
Name wise I had long gone with the Brotherhood of the Sword which was taken directly from Star Trek DS9 and the Klingon special order. To that end the Sword Brothers, or Kensai was another name which of course was from D&D. So I would like to come up with something better if possible. What does MechWarrior translate to in Japanese for example? That could be one possible idea.
Another story seed was the Blood Lineage Project also called the Tiamat Project. Essentially the Combine’s own attempt to produce genetically bred soldiers similar to the Clans Eugenics program. So many of the last names in the unit you'd be familiar with like Kurita, McAlister, Sorenson, basically any notable Draconis family mentioned in the texts. Candidates would be carefully selected by O5P although recipients of the Order of the Dragon would be automatically chosen for the honor.
Also had special ranking conventions for the unit
Illuminati
High Master Commander of the Brotherhood
Master District Liaison
Overseer Prefecture Liaison
Sage Forward ARC Commander
Adepts
Paragon Regiment / Aero Regiment
Exemplar Battalion / Wing
Vindicator Company / Squadron
Attendant Lance / Flight / Platoon
Neophytes
Votary Chief Noncommissioned Officer
Adherent Mechwarrior / Pilot / Squad CO
Disciple Experienced Warriors
Initiate New Warriors
So please let me know what you think. Love to get your input
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Interesting idea.
However, I am not sure the DCMS would oppose so much such an unit. After all, all the officers are trained in martial arts by the Order.
And for the ranks, what about using the dan system (here the 1st one is the lowest one)?
1st Shodan
2nd Nidan
3rd Sandan
4th Yondan
5th Godan
6th Rokudan
7th Shichidan
8th Hachidan
9th Kudan
10th JÅ«dan
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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.
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I answered you on CBT.
Why not mix dan and teacher? I saw some interesting ranks, a bit more exotic.
Deshi: disciple
Renshi: external mastery
Kyoshi: inner mastery
Hanshi: both masteries unified
Keijin: living treasure
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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?
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Looks great.
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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.
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I will :D
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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!
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I have another idea. I just need a little bit of time to write it down.
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Please do Ice, we are still looking for characters who'd like to join. Come one, come all!!
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I did.
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Yes, you did and so did Doc_Argen.
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Well folks we are still looking for a few good characters for the Sohei and at least one more contributor so I thought I would put the call out here on the OBT community for some recruits. We are seeking the following positions.
Open billets for Mechasenshi [7 Mechwarriors] (3 in Mobile Assault Company, 4 in Strike Company)
Open billets for Tennyo [6 Aerospace Pilots] (must be female)
Open billets for Hand of Kannon [27 Vehicle Crews] (7 VTOL Company, 10 Hover Company, 10 Artillery Company)
Open billets for Oniwaka [1 Infantry Platoon Commander] (must be larger than 6 foot - needs to be done by a new contributor)
Please let me know if you are interested!
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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~izÄdo’ 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 (SurejjihanmÄ 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 (DÄkusaidorirÄ« Marine Commander) [Doc_Agren]
Natasha Vasquez “La Llorona" (DÄkusaidorirÄ« 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 SurejjihanmÄ Lance [Doc_Agren]
Combat Sappers
Dubhlainn O’Malley, Regular, Hatchetman [Doc_Agren]
Aya Fujioka, Regular, FS9-K Firestarter [Doc_Agren]
Recon Commandos or the BurakkureidÄsu (Black Raiders)
Kris ‘Hanta’ Stuer, Elite, Infantry Platoon [Doc_Agren]
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Quite a roster
Not a huge DC fan due to some of their terrible choices of late (completely Combine choices mind you) but if you want a character I could make one. Any restrictions? Era?
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That would be awesome Dragon Cat! The era is 3052 right after the Clan invasion. I believe we only need Mechasenshi (Mechwarriors) and Hand of Kannon (Vehicle) Crews. Has to be an O5P member (Draconis Combine affiliation) and usually now we are leaning toward female characters because they make up the bulk of the Order's personnel.
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Okay I managed to finish my Chapparel Artillery Battery today and also did another Mechwarrior in the Mobile Assault Company (Victor pilot). I will post them when I get home on Monday!
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Pilot: Catherine Kennedy b. 3027
Born on the world of Midway Catherine Kennedy it seems was always destined to be a MechWarrior and to join the Order of the Five Pillars. Born to an abusive drunk of a father and of a mother who was known to be a "lady of the night" who was often visited by visiting DropShip crews. With a home life that was not what she desired Catherine often stayed out for hours on end hanging around the 14th Galedon Regulars base on Midway.
As she got older Catherine was hired by the base commander as a civilian worker running errands and showing she was useful to the base and the command. However tragedy struck for Catherine when a DropShip crashed at the Midway Space Centre in 3042 causing the death of the base commander, much of the Fourteenth's command and Catherine's mother killed in a nearby hotel that was caught in the fire. With a new commander came new rules and the civilian workers were culled Catherine was fired from her job but little did she know she had already impressed with her determination and dedication in her minor job those that mattered.
Catherine felt like she needed to get back into the action but didn't know how instead she got to work in a local coffee shop and remained there for six months until she delivered a coffee in 3043 that changed her life. Delivered to a O5P recruiter's table Catherine's life changed overnight as she was brought from Midway to a top secret 05P training facility and trained in the ways of the secretive order. Over the course of the next the next nine years she was schooled in martial arts, sword fighting, Mech piloting and gunnery and the art of seduction.
In 3052 she joined the unit arriving with her GHR-C Grasshopper.
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Oh very good Dragon Cat, I will mark her down when I get home. If you'd like to double down on a vehicle commander for the Hand of Lennon that would be fantastic!
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Glad you like it Takiro I'd do two if that's ok
Pilot Leon & Roslyn Fortunato b. 3030 - Vector VTOL (x2)
Born on Richmond in the Draconis Combine periphery the Fortunato twins pilots the only known Vector VTOL's in the Inner Sphere. Exactly where the two gained their VTOLs is unknown but what is known is both joined O5P with their VTOLs and were recommended to the command by an influential member of the Kurita family.
Little is known of their lives on Richmond their mother was a doctor before her death in a landslide in 3045 while their father was a member of the First Sword of Light before his death in a border skirmish with House Steiner in 3049.
Before their transfer to the O5P the two were known for racing each other's VTOLs in the canyons of Richmond as well as using their VTOLs as small delivery vehicles.
Both Vectors are armed with two medium lasers and two small lasers.
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Absolutely, don't let me get in your way. Please keep cranking along if u wish.
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Here are the Chaparrals as I call them!
Kiaria Isu – This native of Dieron is an ancient relation to the former Star League State Administrators of the Draconis Combine. Possibly the Order’s foremost artillery expert she served in Ryoken during the Clan Invasion and was only recently recalled to serve with the Hand of Kannon. Accustomed to modified SRM Carriers fitted with Arrow IV Launchers she was chosen to command the newly purchased Chaparral Battery. She continues to demonstrate an ability to fire and move often confusing enemy counter battery fire. Her crew is the only elite rated command in the battery thus far but she is working hard to bring them all up to that status asap.
Akiko Tomanaga – This field artillery commander with the elite Sword of Light and secret adherent of O5P was asked to take to a brand-new Chaparral Missile Artillery Tank along with her gunner and plotter. Unexpected obstacles such as motion sickness and intricate vehicle operations have prevented this crew from being considered anything more than veteran but Tomanaga is determined. Sparring constantly with Syozi’s crew has produced increasingly better results.
Honoka Syozi – A superior vehicle commander with a planetary militia unit along the Davion border Honoka has been asked to adapt to serve in this artillery battery. Her driver and Syozi are continuing to work on their crew chemistry with their new gunner and plotter who excelled in ground based mostly immobile Arrow IV systems. Working with Tomanaga’s crew both are attempting to overcome any unfamiliarity with the operations of the Chaparrals. The competition that both crews have fostered is beginning to pay dividends resulting in a veteran rating most recently achieved.
Heather Sutton – Was part of the Steel Rain battalion of the 7th Amphigean Light Assault Group which specialized in the use of vehicle mounted Arrow IV’s to support fast paced attacks. Bringing her crews’ expertise to the Hand of Kannon was a priority for Commander Isu who luckily had an in with Sutton. While no one is certain while she and her whole crew volunteered for duty converting wholesale to O5P overnight many remain wary. Even though they are natives of the Combine despite their western appearance Sutton’s crew certainly have not made any effort to fit in labelling themselves gaijin.
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And a bonus MechWarrior from me this weekend!
Donald Werner – The reach of the O5P is indeed impressive as shown by Mechwarriors like Donald Werner who was up until recently thought to be a loyal member of the Lyran Guard. Called to service with the Sohei he abandoned his post in the Federated Commonwealth and made his way to Soul. The speed at which this elite Victor pilot left his assignment and arrived deep in the Draconis Combine says much about the clandestine abilities of the Order not to mention his undetected infiltration of House Steiner-Davion nearly a decade ago.
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Okay folks I just updated my list and over the weekend I talked to a few friends. We are really cooking with gas now. I expect by Saturday to receive the final pilot for the Tennyo from Bradshaw as well as the final infantry commander from Calderon. I know Ice Hellion is nearly done with Hover Lance 2 for the Hand of Kannon so that will be four more vehicle commanders done soon. Just don't know about Daryk and his MechWarrior for the Griffin in Strike Lance 1 because of the main forums being in and out. Hopefully we will know soon. My next project which will take a few days will be the VTOL Company Commander for the Hand of Kannon, so consider that one claimed by me. So 8 characters are in the works by 4 different contributors.
That leaves us with the following open projects for any interested parties to detail if they wish. 11 unclaimed characters remain for the Sohei first public mission. I have grouped some together in hopes of finishing quickly as possible and in these circumstances I think it works well, see the 6 below. Please let us know what you are working on in advance so no one steps on your work. Thanks!
MechWarrior (CGR-3K Charger pilot in Mobile Assault Lance 2)
MechWarrior (Wolf Trap pilot equipped with a C3 Slave)
4 Vehicle Commanders (Hover Lance 3; 2 Saracen and 2 Saladin)
2 Vehicle Commanders (1st Artillery Battery; 2 LT-MOB-25 Mobile Long Tom Artillery - one is company commander the other a close assistant}
Vehicle Commander (1st Artillery Battery; Ballista Self-Propelled Artillery Tank)
2 Vehicle Commanders (2nd Artillery Battery; 2 Thumper Artillery Vehicles)
P.S.
I will updating the unit roster for the Sohei on page 1 of this thread so everyone who wants to can keep track. ;)
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I will do it here.
Alex Booth is a veteran of several combats against both the Lyran Commonwealth, the Ronins and the Clans and always in a hovercraft unit making with speed what they lacked in raw holding power. Having requested to be enlisted again at the end of his 2 former periods after his honourable discharges, he was sent by the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery to the Sohei as the Coordinator wanted veteran soldiers loyal to the Dragon to help officering the unit.
Not the brightest tactician, “Evocatus†(as he was nicknamed by Viktoria Wightman) is strict in exercising and keeps proper discipline among his unit. He still needs to find how to cope with the different individualities that make his lance, how to turn them into a team while making the best use of each one of them.
Viktoria Wightman is what can be called an armchair general. In spite of not going through any formal military education, she is a practitioner of wargames since an early age. She studied every information she could find on the Clans to help them being vanquished. This focus earned her the nickname of « Hachiman » as she was seen by some as the future protector of the Samurais in their fight against the invaders.
In spite of her readings and gaming, Viktoria Wightman has not been prepared to face the horrors of war and she is growing afraid of the consequences of her plans on the battlefield, a fear that slows her down. Assigned to Alex Booth’s lance, she is being slowly eaten by a sense of failure and this in spite of the work done by her commanding officer that has been assigned the mission to give her and the other recruits some experience and to “blood†them.
Y.T. Hiro was the best virtual swordmaster in the whole Draconis Combine. This is until one day during Operation Revival, she met someone with as much inner strength as her, an unknown Smoke Jaguar Warrior. When they were about to draw their swords after hours facing each other, the network went down. Frustrated, Y.T. Hiro decided to try to find this Warrior and to settle one and for all who the best swordmaster is.
Turning to whoever would accept her, she was rejected by the military as she lacked the proper training and was only focusing on her revenge. Frustrated, she decided to find someone who would train her and found her way towards the Order of 5 Pillars who was in the middle of their recruiting for their Sohei unit. Because of her lack of experience, she was assigned to Alex Booth’s lance who had to make her focus all her anger and skills on the hovercraft and working with others. Unwilling to fight at distance, she was delighted when she realised that her Plainsman “Snow Crash†can only fight at closer ranges where she can focus and feel her opponents just like she did in her virtual duels.
Son of civilian technicians working as private contractors for the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery, Zmeu Făt-Frumos lost them at an early age during a raid by Ronins during the battles of the Ronin Wars. Raised by a relative, he was a troubled teenager unable to decide if he wanted to avenge his parents or forget all about it. This led him to run away from everything and to become a racing pilot in the hovercraft competition.
After disaster strikes with his car being completely destroyed for the 3rd time in the same season, the sponsor of his team knowing his background approached him with a proposal for Zmeu to keep on piloting hovercrafts while one day perhaps getting a revenge for his parents: the solution was to join the unit the Order of the Five Pillars was raising.
Without any other contract available, Zmeu Făt-Frumos accepted and was assigned to the Hands of Kannon where he brought his pilot skills but also his troublesome attitude, which made him a perfect candidate for Alex Booth’s team and the piloting of a Plainsman.
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Very nice Ice! Would you like to grab any other projects listed above? Not too much more to go and it would be a big help. ;)
Also reached out to Sharpnel today though the CBT boards, hopefully will get our location here. He did get back to me and is working on it. Everything is starting to come together. ;)
Gonna update the roster at the bottom of page 1 of this thread again to reflect what is now completed again, done!
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Very nice Ice! Would you like to grab any other projects listed above? Not too much more to go and it would be a big help. ;)
Wolf Trap is taken 8)
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I made it here, mostly because of this unit and what happening on CBT.com
I did post 2 longtom commanders there today too
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I got them bud, updating the roster on page 1!
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I made it here, mostly because of this unit and what happening on CBT.com
I did post 2 longtom commanders there today too
Could you also post them here so that we can see them while CBT.com has its problems?
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Well I was inspired again Takiro
I have 2 Vehicle Commanders (1st Artillery Battery; 2 LT-MOB-25 Mobile Long Tom Artillery - one is company commander the other a close assistant}
between them the Arty going to fall on target or else.
Tai-i Frederica “Annie†Sasaki Elite Artillery/Elite Inf
Born in 3019 on Macksburg, She has always liked guns and became an expert at ballistics at a young age. Regularly won every shooting contest on her homeworld. Served with Honor in the DCMS for 10 years, rising to rank of Tai-i and commanded a Support Unit with Artillery Pieces. But her commanding officer, Toshiyuki Ohta would not promote her higher as well he didn’t want women serving above men. She left the service and kinda bounced around the Draconis Combine. Before she was discovered winning a shooting contest to pay her way, by a O5P recruiter. It was here that Frederica was given new prepose in her life, she was going to use her natural talents to bring down the greatest threat the Draconis Combine has had.
She carries with her a pair of old battered Nambu pistols at all times and an old battered Lever Action Rifle But just because she doesn’t have one, doesn’t mean that she can’t use any ballistic weapon with deadly skill.
Michie Cisneros Elite Artillery/Reg Vehicle/Green Inf
Born in 3027 on Kufstein, to a O5P family whose cover was that of a Merchant. During the Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG in late ’29, her mother died when she was caught in between armed units. Her father also injured in the encounter, made the decision as soon as possible he would ship her to an O5P “Home†as he wasn’t able to both keep her and do his job. He died in ’34 on the Kulstein.
She is a Nerd with a head for turning range charts into direct hits. What is truly scary is to watch her direct a team firing excise and have her fire all her guns with no spread over the target and watch Direct Hits. While her head can perform math to hit with Artillery faster and better then most computers, the same is not to say for the rest of her “Combat skillsâ€.
When in the Field she carries a saw off Pump Action shotgun that she uses to “point in the direction of the enemy and fire, mostly for effect.
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Ballista Artillery Vehicle
Olivia Desjardins was born into the O5P. Her family has a long line of men and women who served the Order, even two who rose to the rank of Illuminati. Her training in the Order started at a very young age and only ended with her admission to the Dieron Districe Gymnasium, where she graduated at the top of her class of seventeen. Unable to pilot a Battlemech due to medical issues, she chose to go Armor. Following Armor School, she served six years with the Devil Dogs of the 22nd Dieron Regulars, where she commanded vehicles ranging from a Pegasus to a Von Luckner.
She returned to the Order in 3045, where she completed her training before taking a job as an intelligence analyst. Following the Clan Invasion, she was approached her section and told of the Sohei and how they were recruiting members of the Order who had served in the DCMS. After a lengthy vetting process and a series of interviews, she was accepted into the unit and assigned to one of the Ballista Artillery vehicles. Lacking experience with artillery, she recruited a crew that had the experience. Her gunner, Seiji Iwamura, was a 20-year veteran of the DCMS before joining the O5P as a security guard at one of their larger warehouses. Seiji taught Olivia all that he knew about artillery and she grasped it all very quickly. The rest of her crew is made up of Bo Tranh, the driver and Wanda Comstock, the assistant gunner. Through diligent and rigorous training, the crew has meshed into a close knit unit.
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Well here is 1 more, and I think she has an interesting concept
Sonya “Raijin (雷神)†Kuroshima Vet Mechwarrior/Reg Inf
She is a Veteran Light Mech Pilot and born into O5P Trader family, who lost her family Stinger 3G “Ashidakagumoâ€, during a disagreement over trade with another Spacer Trader Clan in 3049. She joined Sohei to get back into a Mech Seat. She was transferred to a CGR-3K Charger “Tsudzukeru 続ã‘ã‚‹ or Goon, of which she still learning the in and out of operations.
Out of her mech she has studied Bartitsu as her HTH fighting style and carries an older Nakjima Hand Laser as her sidearm of choice. If she needs a long gun she has an old Zeus Heavy Rifle she can break out.
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I'll claim the last two, the Thumpers
Kenjiro Barmanski and Alexandra Kane
Barmanski and Kane have known each since long before their days of service in the 8th Alshain Regulars. After their conscription period ended, they both joined the Order as Neophytes at the Order's ivory storehouses on Buckminster. Barmanski worked as a driver, while Kane worked as an administrator. both of them also served as reservists in Buckminster's planetary militia in their lone artillery company made up of towed Sniper and Thumper artillery pieces. Unlike many on the planet of Buckminster, both were raised by families that were ardent supporters of the Dragon and the Kurita family and this what led them to being accepted into the Order. They both went to Order-sponsored training courses that taught them what it was to be a rue citizen of the Combine. It was at these classes that they met and became long-time friends and sometime lovers. When the call went out for recruits to the Sohei, both applied immediately and without reservation.
Despite the infamous reputation that citizens of Buckminster have earned, both Barmanski and Kane were accepted into the unit and began aseries of trials and examination amongst those who were recruited to fill out the conventional forces of the Sohei. They both tested and out as vehicle commanders for the two thumper vehicles and began assembling their crew. While they were not able to get the best gunners in the unit (those went to the Long Toms andBallista, they did manage to get the two best drivers, Angela Kawai and Mordecai Schifferstein. The remaining four crewmembers, Felicia Gunther (gunner), Watende Ogawa (gunner), Jameson Iniki (assistant gunner) and Kagome Nomura (assistant gunner) were the last of the available crew members that had any artillery experience. The two vehicle crews train together incessantly, both in theirvehicles and in extravehicular combat. Barmanski is a master of small blades, especially the kukri, and close quarters combat and Kane is an expert in Aikido. All of the crew members are also advance practitioners of various armed and unarmed martial arts. Schifferstein excels at krav maga and the shotgun. Kawai is an expert in jujitsu. Iniki is an instructor of limalama, while Ogawa is an accomplished pistol marksman. Gunther and Nomura are both practitioners of savate and karate, respectively. Aspart of their self-defense training each of the crewmmbers instructs the other in their chosen specialyt. As far as infantry combat is concerned, they get their weapons and combat training courtesy of the Oniwaka. although none of the crew members enjoys the 40 kilometer long hikes that the Oniwaka seem to revel in. The two Thumpers are known as Boomstick-Ichi and Boomstick-Ni.
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Wow, welcome Abele to the list of contributors for the Sohei. Thanks to Sharpnel and Doc Argen all the Mechasenshi (Mechwarriors) have been completed. Not much left to do. Think there is only one Hand Of Kannon lance left. I'll check tomorrow morning to be sure. Great job!
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Ok folks going over it real quick cause unfortunately I don't have much time this morning only Hover Lance 3 of the Hand of Kannon remains completely unaccounted. If you'd like to work on a part or the whole of this remaining unit just lets us know. I appreciate all of the tremendous entries we have gotten!
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Saracen Crews Hover Lance 3
Samara Ramadi (Sasu 1) and Sharif bin Salah al-Hamza (Sasu 2)
Both commanders are veterans of the Arkab Legions with Ramadi serving in the Second and al-Hamza in the Sixth. Prior to joining the Sohei the two had never met. Samara's connection to the Order is through her mother, a former agent who left the Order to raise her family of five children. Samara is a young vibrant woman and brilliant tactician who believes that constant movement is the key to victory. A stationary vehicle is a dead vehicle is her mantra. Samara was contacted by Order shortly after the Clans were vanquished on Luthien.
Sharif is descended from a family of merchants who served the Order's needs in the Azami worlds. As a soldier, Sharif also believed in movement, but that suppressing fire was key to victory while moving. Excelling first as a driver, then as a gunner, Sharif became a vehicle commander six years after joining the Legion. Sharif was approached by the Order shortly before the clan assault on Luthien.
Both Samara and Sharif accepted invitations to the trials that would select the members of the Sohei. After several weeks of intense examinations and trials. both were selected to command the pair of Saracens in the third Hover lance. Both are experienced Saracen commanders courtesy of their time in the Arkab Legion. They have made requests to the Sohei leadership to replace the three SRM-2 launchers on their vehicles with a pair of Streak SRM-2s
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Saladin Crews Hover Lance 3
Cassandra Huong (Sasu 3) and Sloane Petrie (Sasu 4)
Neither of these two have any military experience beyond their years serving in planetary militias. Cassandra worked as a personal driver for the Sohei Adept on the planet of Tabayama, her home world. In her time in the planetary militia she was a driver in a Scimitar and after her service she joined the Order. She started out as a truck driver and then was elevated to the Adept's driver after winning several hover car races in the local racing circuit. Like many others, she received her invitation to join the Sohei just after the assault on Luthien. She readily accepted the invitation as it was her chance to finally somewhere beyond Tabayama.
Sloane Petrie piloted an ancient Sabaku Kaze during her time in the Hachiman Planetary militia. After serving a double term in the militia, Sloane went to college and earned her degree in Business Administration and then went to work as an office assistant for one of the Order's many associated business ventures on the planet. Eventually, she rose to the position of office manager. She received her invitation to join the Sohei in late 3051.
After being selected for the final roster, Sloane and Cassandra were assigned to command the Saladins in Hover Lance 3. Having encountered each other during the evaluations, they had built up a rather intense rivalry. Both are very competitive and they battled each other throughout the cycle. After getting their assignments, that rivalry continued, though through their training with the lance it has turned into relationship of mutual respect.
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Wow, thanks Abele!
That concludes are open billets in unit. If anyone likes to contribute any trainees or teachers coming for the next wave of Sohei you certainly may.
I'm gonna finish up my character and move on to the Jump ship and unit fluff.
Awesome job everyone!
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I made it here, mostly because of this unit and what happening on CBT.com
I did post 2 longtom commanders there today too
What about my stuff? Com'on DOC!! ;)
Ok folks going over it real quick cause unfortunately I don't have much time this morning only Hover Lance 3 of the Hand of Kannon remains completely unaccounted. If you'd like to work on a part or the whole of this remaining unit just lets us know. I appreciate all of the tremendous entries we have gotten!
Welcome to what happens when BT has issues - now don't you dare pray that they get more just to get more entries ;D
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Thanks to the fury of activity only three characters remain to be created. Calderon is working on his Oniwaka platoon commander and should be done by tomorrow, Ice Hellion is doing the final Mechasenshi piloting a Wolf Trap, and I got the VTOL Commander in the Hand of Kannon. Hopefully I will have time on Sunday to complete my character rounding out the unit.
Again if anyone would like to contribute additional characters not listed - like instructors not in the field, students who are learning, or supporting personnel such as analysts who think strategy and study the Clans, publicists who promote the unit, etc please do so now or forever hold your peace.
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I made it here, mostly because of this unit and what happening on CBT.com
I did post 2 longtom commanders there today too
What about my stuff? Com'on DOC!! ;)
I made comment on your stufff over there... Nice to see you here on this. and like you, I normally not a DC guy they are targets in my mind normally
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Well folks with this character I pronounce the Sohei fully staffed! Calderon was kind enough to post his Oniwaka over on the CBT boards with a Marine companion. Since I posted the first three characters on January 21 a total of 123 characters from 11 contributors (Takiro – 24, O5P Ghost – 5, Ice Hellion – 20, Doc_Agren – 35+, Sharpnel – 11, Daryk – 4, Bradshaw – 9, Calderon – 3, Gus – 2, Dragon Cat – 3, Abele – 7) have been detailed in various ways. I'd like to thank everyone who took part and remind you again there is still time to get more auxiliary characters in if you'd like. I know I am working on four more characters who will soon join the Sohei but for now are simple students. Hope you enjoy the VTOL Commander for the Hand of Kannon.
Satomi Kisarazu
Always looking for action the beautiful commander of VTOL Company of the Hand of Kannon maybe the most experienced helicopter warrior in the Draconis Combine. Beginning with her first campaigns in the War of 3039 she showed an early propensity to destroy ground combatants of all types including BattleMechs. Satomi built on this early success volunteering for service in the Ronin War and even transferred to planetary militias along the Federated Commonwealth border during the 3040s. Moved to Luthien in order to bolster the planet’s defenses during the Clan Invasion she managed to down a Smoke Jaguar Koshi during that great battle. While all of these battles have resulted in an impressive kill list it has her more than a few choppers. Miyuki Suzuki recruited her for the Hand of Kannon where she hopes Kisarazu will finally settle down. Her sister Shun serves as her pilot in their Cyrano (colorfully decorated with traditional magna decal) named Mechslayer and is blessed with extraordinary reflexes.
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Okay gang I wanted to put you all on notice that the first battle of Rockland is next up in our gaming que.
The first scenario will see a Clan style Trial agreed to by both sides which plays out in Great Refusal style (company of Sohei Mechs vs. binary of Smoke Jaguars). I should also spell out one more thing - with the purpose being to outduel the Clans such endeavors initially at least must be strictly on their terms. In other words we are following strict zellbrigen here so no hatchet wielding Mechs or folks specializing in physical combat.
Love to hear your thoughts on who will be participating for the Sohei (aka pick the 12 best Mechwarriors and their rides which can win such an engagement). The roster is below for your inspection. ;)
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]
Sonya ‘Raijin’Korushima, Veteran, CGR-3K Charger [Doc_Agren]
Kasia ‘U~izÄdo’ 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 (SurejjihanmÄ 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]
Irena Petrova-Kawamoto, Elite, GRF-1S 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]
Hikaru ‘Blue’ Wolf, Veteran, 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]
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Love to hear your thoughts on who will be participating for the Sohei (aka pick the 12 best Mechwarriors and their rides which can win such an engagement).
Why not take a Company as it is?
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Could do that Ice as I suggested on CBT forum. The Mobile Assault Company seems to be the largest vote getter thus far.
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Happy Easter gang! I don't know how many of you are following along on this thread or on the main boards but work on the Sohei continues. We have scheduled the battle for May 4th which will likely conclude our RPG season this year. Work also continues on the Turkina evaluation too. Hope you all have a good Sunday!
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Happy Easter gang! I don't know how many of you are following along on this thread or on the main boards but work on the Sohei continues. We have scheduled the battle for May 4th which will likely conclude our RPG season this year. Work also continues on the Turkina evaluation too. Hope you all have a good Sunday!
I am following it on both forums :P
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After much soul searching I have made my decision on the Initial Trial of Rockland. With the Sohei I tried to include everyone but it was difficult cutting down to 12 from 19 possibles. Please comment - I need any Mech modifications you need prior to the battle and if you have specific Mech skill numbers (Gunnery/Piloting) please post them!
Sohei (Attackers)
Assault Lance
Daniel McAlister, Elite (1/1), Atlas [Takiro]
Hitomi Barca, Elite (2/2), Battlemaster [Takiro]
Jirou Sainze, Elite (1/2), Shogun [Takiro]
Haruna Takahashi, Elite (0/1), Katana [Takiro]
Mobile Lance
Hisoka Matsumoto, Elite (2/3), Victor [Daryk]
Donald Werner, Elite (2/2), Victor [Takiro]
Shiori Noriko, Elite, Cataphract [Ice Hellion]
Catherine Kennedy, Elite, Grasshopper [Dragon Cat]
Battle Lance
Aika Gunma, Elite (2/3), Warhammer [O5P Ghost]
Jak ‘Two Guns’ Warren, Veteran (3/4), Warhammer [Doc_Agren]
Katsumi Watanabe, Elite (3/1), Wolverine [Daryk]
Irena Petrova-Kawamoto, Elite , Griffin [Sharpnel]
Takiro – 5 / Daryk – 2 / Sharpnel – 1 / Doc_Agren – 1 / O5P Ghost – 1 / Ice Hellion – 1 / Dragon Cat – 1
Clan Smoke Jaguar (Defenders)
Psi Galaxy Command Trinary
Alpha Command Star
Galaxy Commander Frederick Ott, Veteran (2/2), Behemoth*
Mechwarrior Sibum, Regular (3/3), Behemoth (Jaguar Solahma, sage adviser)
Mechwarrior Fama, Regular (3/3), Supernova (Retrained Pilot)
Mechwarrior Annazah, Veteran (2/3), Thunder Stallion (Hell’s Horses abtakha)
Mechwarrior Hogah, Regular (3/4), Warhammer IIC (Retrained Elemental)
10th Provisional Garrison Cluster
Bravo Command Star
Star Commander Dak, Veteran (2/3), Marauder [Clan upgrade] (Jaguar Warden)
Mechwarrior Frenz, Regular (3/3), Hunchback IIC (Jaguar Solahma)
Mechwarrior Takim, Elite (1/2), Great Wyrm (Cloud Cobra abtakha)
Mechwarrior Asxa, Regular (3/4), Hellhound (New Second)
Mechwarrior Simkha, Regular (3/4), Shadow Hawk IIC (Invasion Testdown)
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I think Watanabe is going to have a hard time winning if physicals are off the table. She's only a 3 Gunner. If physicals are permitted, though, no sweat.
We are gonna have to see how it plays out Daryk but the Sohei will be playing by Clan rules until they break them. What I need from you is your variants for this duel for both Katsumi Watanabe [Wolverine] and Hisoka Matsumoto [Victor].
Last night I received the WHM-PP3 Warhammer (aka the Popcorn Popper) from Doc_Argen and it looks great!
I also have the Atlas (believe I designated it the AS7-GLL) here that Daniel McAlister will be using for the battle.
As O5P is aware of this I was planning on having McAlister equipped with an Atlas I worked up. EndoSteel structure, standard 300 Fusion Engine, 3 Large Lasers (one each in the arms and center torso), and two Gauss Rifles (side torsos). It is a pretty solid variant which will hopefully provide him with some chance of taking down his opponent but might still be a tall order.
I know Bradshaw has already done some work on variants for the duelists but paramount to me is input from their individual contributors. Let me know what kind of modifications you want for these rides guys and if your Gunnery/Piloting skill numbers are unlisted please fill them in.
Shiori Noriko, Elite, Cataphract [Ice Hellion]
Catherine Kennedy, Elite, Grasshopper [Dragon Cat]
Aika Gunma, Elite (2/3), Warhammer [O5P Ghost]
Irena Petrova-Kawamoto, Elite , Griffin [Sharpnel]
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I did it the old fashioned way: throwing dices.
Shiori Noriko is 3/2
As for upgrades, I must have missed the memo. What am I allowed to do?
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You are allowed to optimize your Mech using 3050 InnerSphere tech in order to maximize your chances of winning the duel.
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Ok folks please have your Mechs in by the end of business today as the Trial kicks off tomorrow!
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Quick Summary
Well the Trial unfolded like I thought it would with the Sohei performing probably better than expecting. Shiori Noriko [Ice Hellion] bought down the Thunder Stallion with her first shot, a well-placed ER PPC blast directly to the cockpit. Likewise, the Behemoth and Warhammer IIC were also taken out with head damage in subsequent turns creating excellent salvage. Unfortunately, Catherine Kennedy [Dragon Cat] in her Grasshopper was forced to eject after taking on the Galaxy Commander in his modified Behemoth. As the battle turned against the Jaguars they lashed out with Mechwarrior Frenz breaking Zell and pouncing on Katsumi Watanabe in his Wolverine who was already engaged with another opponent. The Wolverine was soon taken out by combined fire in the resulting grand melee. Frenz’s Hunchback IIC was also consumed in the resulting reckoning unleashed by the Sohei. Regrettably, Jak “Two Guns†Warren [Doc Argen] was KIA after suffering combined fire from the Hellhound and Shadow Hawk IIC which produced multiple head hits. The Jaguars fell back toward their base which held the supplies being fought over by the combatants and the Sohei were unwilling to follow these treacherous killers. They did however fell Star Commander Dak’s Marauder even though he managed to escape.
In the end five Smoke Jaguar Mechs (Behemoth*, Supernova, Great Wyrm, Hellhound, Shadow Hawk IIC) escaped. Four Clan Mechwarriors (Sibum, Annazah, Hogah, Frenz) were KIA while Star Commander Dak was WIA but escaped. Sadly Jak “Two Guns†Warren [Doc Argen] was KIA but the rest of the Sohei remained in pretty good shape. Three (Catherine Kennedy, Aika Gunma, Katsumi Watanbe) were WIA but can probably continue to fight in the battle. Of the three Sohei Mechs disabled during the Trial only the Wolverine was destroyed all the Blazer could be salvaged it never registered a hit. The Grasshopper could be repaired but needs a lot of work which ironically means the Popcorn Popper (WHM-PP3 Warhammer) is probably in the best shape even though its pilot is no more. Don’t forget as well that three Clan Mechs (Behemoth, Thunder Stallion, Warhammer IIC) are very salvageable and are probably in even better shape than the Sohei’s damaged Mechs.
This sets up the greater battle of Rockland which will unfold as time goes on. Love to hear what you think guys. What is our next move?
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This sets up the greater battle of Rockland which will unfold as time goes on. Love to hear what you think guys. What is our next move?
I am missing the big picture that would allow me to give you an answer.
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I am working on greater detail as always Ice to better explain things.
The Initial Trial was genuine offer on behalf of the Sohei who were instructed to defeat the Smoke Jaguars using Clan rules and regulations. The Jags and their commander in particular were not ones to honor an agreement with one of the most dubious Houses in the InnerSphere. Their duplicity is well known to the Children of Kerensky not only historically through their assistance given the Usurper but more recently during the invasion. Examples of their dishonorable behavior during Operation Revival from Wolcott to Luthien are well known to anyone who cares to examine their battlefield decorum. In light of the election of their new saKhan any and all measures to destroy this dezgra band while maintaining order are authorized. So the Sohei were afforded safcon and bargained with as if an honorable foe but no such deal was ever possible.
It is interesting to note that Gus and Bradshaw who played the Jaguars did so very well luring the Dragon's minions in for the kill. However I must also say the skill and damage inflicted against their forces stunned them into a deeper fight making the Jaguars "betrayal" come some three to four turns after it was originally planned. Even when they were able to position themselves around the Sohei for maximum joint strike attack it was a tempered ambush. The Jaguars withdrawal towards the supply base which the actual Trial was fought over was also a lure passed on by the Sohei. In the end the engagement was a decisive victory for the now wary and vengeful Sohei.
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I am working on greater detail as always Ice to better explain things.
The Initial Trial was genuine offer on behalf of the Sohei who were instructed to defeat the Smoke Jaguars using Clan rules and regulations. The Jags and their commander in particular were not ones to honor an agreement with one of the most dubious Houses in the InnerSphere. Their duplicity is well known to the Children of Kerensky not only historically through their assistance given the Usurper but more recently during the invasion. Examples of their dishonorable behavior during Operation Revival from Wolcott to Luthien are well known to anyone who cares to examine their battlefield decorum. In light of the election of their new saKhan any and all measures to destroy this dezgra band while maintaining order are authorized. So the Sohei were afforded safcon and bargained with as if an honorable foe but no such deal was ever possible.
It is interesting to note that Gus and Bradshaw who played the Jaguars did so very well luring the Dragon's minions in for the kill. However I must also say the skill and damage inflicted against their forces stunned them into a deeper fight making the Jaguars "betrayal" come some three to four turns after it was originally planned. Even when they were able to position themselves around the Sohei for maximum joint strike attack it was a tempered ambush. The Jaguars withdrawal towards the supply base which the actual Trial was fought over was also a lure passed on by the Sohei. In the end the engagement was a decisive victory for the now wary and vengeful Sohei.
I would say proceed with caution.
I can see two paths:
1. since the Smoke Jaguars are not honourable and since success is everything for the Combine, blow up everything.
2. keep on being honourable when fighting (but still play trump cards at a strategical level like Wolf's Dragoons on Misery) while knowing that the Smoke Jaguars won't be for long (and be ready for it). Send all the footages to other Clans to show them how Dezgra they are and how unwilling to fight honourably against honourable Warriors they are.
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Trial of Honor should be the name for this whole scenario to be quite honest. I found myself asking what is bushido going in all the while presuming that the Jaguars while viewing themselves as the epitome of honor regularly violate it because well they win. To a degree I think the Jaguars have always had this attitude. Don't get me wrong they have definitely changed for the worse in regards to adherence to the code but they always struck me as the Clan no Clan wanted to mess with cause they are so damn intimidating. The Jags were always good about striking fear into their enemies, taking what they wanted, might makes right, and justifying any violation by blaming the other party involved.
One thing I am reviewing is which other Clans liked or were allied with the Smoke Jaguars and even the among the Jade Falcons who were their only true peer ally they were not particularly liked. Perhaps Burrock was friendly but that could just be a lack of information but who else??
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With their change in Khan do they really care what others think of them?
At most this expedities the death of the Jaguars imo and this time it will probably be at the hand of Absorption or Annihilation Trial from a Clan, especially one looking for access to an invasion corridor.
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With their change in Khan do they really care what others think of them?
At most this expedities the death of the Jaguars imo and this time it will probably be at the hand of Absorption or Annihilation Trial from a Clan, especially one looking for access to an invasion corridor.
Your first thought is very relevant to the Jaguar mentally. Their 'alliances' have always been formed on the basis of their strength and right now they are weakened so other Clans are likely to be less friendly and/or intimidated by their presence. Now their new Supremacist saKhan has essentially doubled down on this mindset so I wouldn't look for them to be very diplomatic towards others.
Your second is not because if life has taught me anything - no matter how screwed up your decision making process things might just work out for you anyway. This new Supremacist mindset just might end up destroying the Sohei here and staving off any other Clan plans for them.
One of the reasons I love to play these things out and continue to get input for new concepts is so the storyline can evolve on its own. Just last week Doc Agren gave me a great idea for next year as a direct result of this battle and the saKhan battle. ;)
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Just last week Doc Agren gave me a great idea for next year as a direct result of this battle and the saKhan battle. ;)
Did you get his name right this time? :P
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Your second is not because if life has taught me anything - no matter how screwed up your decision making process things might just work out for you anyway. This new Supremacist mindset just might end up destroying the Sohei here and staving off any other Clan plans for them.
Why because they beat a IS unit, if I was a Clan I'd be yea about time....Sohei is a new unit with no history behind them so no matter what they lose. The Beat them people will be like noobie unit you're expected to win. They lose its like you can't even handle a new unit that attempted to follow our ideals and you were ones with no honor.
They are becoming more isolationist then Canon harder to rebuild this way. Lots of Clans have history with the Jags and not in a good way. The wounded animal may be fierce but its still wounded.
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Why because they beat a IS unit, if I was a Clan I'd be yea about time....Sohei is a new unit with no history behind them so no matter what they lose. The Beat them people will be like noobie unit you're expected to win. They lose its like you can't even handle a new unit that attempted to follow our ideals and you were ones with no honor.
Hence my video footages being sent all over the Clan space or the occupied Kuritan planets.
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InnerSphere lies and deceptions! [FAKE NEWS!!]
As for the Jags being a wounded animal - I agree and isn't that when an animal is at its most dangerous?? ;)
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InnerSphere lies and deceptions! [FAKE NEWS!!]
As for the Jags being a wounded animal - I agree and isn't that when an animal is at its most dangerous?? ;)
And also the less clever or the most straightforward.
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Your not wrong. I am gonna sit down with Gus and Bradshaw in this case to determine what course of action the Jags take on Rockland while at the same time going over the Sohei with Doc Agren, Ice Hellion, Daryk, and Sharpnel. I really wanna see what you guys think is the best course of action on Rockland going forward. Should be fun!
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In our next phase of this battle we look skyward to the aerospace contingents. Love to hear what you folks think about this situation as it develops.
Clan fighters intent on securing aerospace supremacy attack en masse as the initial Trial goes from orderly zell like affair to a Jaguar kill the bandits affair. With InnerSphere forces now lacking any honorable status, by order of their commander, what so ever what do you think happens.
I should inform you all that Clan aerospace forces are not laden with bombs and are in full out pursuit of the Draconis bandits. Outnumbering the female Draconis pilots five to three the Jaguars look to seize the early initiative.
Attacker: Clan Smoke Jaguar
Psi Galaxy Command Trinary
Charlie Command Star (Clan Veteran)
Star Captain August Furste, Elite, Kirghiz
Pilot Yinza, Veteran, Hydaspes
Point Commander Inazre, Veteran, Hydaspes
Pilot Cerndal, Regular, Hydaspes
Point Commander Vadro, Veteran, Xerxes
Pilot Nakhesi, Regular, Xerxes
Point Commander Zaesh, Veteran, Xerxes
Pilot Ghaset, Regular, Xerxes
Point Commander Rydric, Veteran, Tyre
Pilot Sindrol, Regular, Tyre
Heavier fighters like the Xerxes make up this Aerospace Command Star for the Smoke Jaguars. While slower than their brethren the pilots of this star are more skilled at establishing air superiority over their opponents. Commanded by Star Captain August Furste, the aide to Galaxy Commander Frederick Ott, this trueborn Aerospace Pilot is a disgraced veteran of the invasion. Shot down over Tukayyid and forced to eject he has worked hard to earn his way back to front line service.
10th Provisional Garrison Cluster
Rogue Fighter Star (Clan Regular)
Star Commander Lobe, Veteran, Tomahawk C
Pilot Dreven, Regular, Tomahawk C
Point Commander Natas, Veteran, Issus
Pilot Zimo, Regular, Issus
Point Commander Arora, Veteran, Chaeronea (ER PPC)
Pilot Vozen, Green, Chaeronea (ER PPC)
Point Commander Killian, Regular, Chaeronea (4 ER Mediums plus two tons of armor)
Pilot Belinda, Green, Chaeronea (4 ER Mediums plus two tons of armor)
Point Commander Damien, Regular, Swift C
Pilot Ayda, Green, Swift C
Lighter weight interceptors which can rapidly respond to new threats like raiders make up this Rogue Fighter Star for the 10th PGC. While only rated at Clan Regular skill level they excel at these trans atmospheric intercepts. Older than their counterparts and most always stuck in second line units these pilots know their role in the Jaguar touman.
Defender: 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}
Ju Juan, Veteran, TR-13A Transgressor [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]
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It doesn't look like the Sohei are going to win this as they are outnumbered and outgunned.
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It doesn't look like the Sohei are going to win this as they are outnumbered and outgunned.
Gonna be tough bud. Two ideas I have is to go up and get support from the two Achilles in orbit or go down and get some AA to help you out. Either way is tough.
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Finally finished my written summary of the aerospace clash in orbit of Rockland and it's bad folks. Special thanks to Bradshaw who plugged these forces into MegaMek to slug it out. We did it a few times and I'll let you read the resulting carnage which is my attempt to combine it all. Big question for you guys is what do you think can be recovered in regards to pilots and craft. Let me know and I hope you enjoy the summary.
The Sacrifice of Angels
The lighter craft of Rogue Fighter Star from the 10th Provisional Garrison Cluster outpaced their heavier comrades from Psi Galaxy Charlie Command Star in typical Smoke Jaguar fashion intent on capturing glory. Some of the Jaguars were so overzealous and reckless in their high-speed approaches that they failed to maintain control of their craft. While everyone managed to recover prior to the start of the actual engagement it was an omen of things to come. Distant volleys by Clan fighters began the combat and were responded to in kind by Gauss slugs from the Draconis Dropships that quickly revealed their upgraded nature.
The first victory of the battle went to Yoko Kijo and the Fukuryu who skillfully coordinated one of the first attacks on Pilot Ayda and her Swift C. These dishonorable tactics only seemed to further incense the Smoke Jaguar pilots who mercilessly combined fire themselves for the rest of the engagement on the Tennyo. Both Sais of the Tennyo’s Second Flight Third Lance became the focus of this ruthless fury with Kim Mi Sun’s fighter rapidly taking many long-range strikes quickly neutralizing it for the rest of the engagement.
Attempts to punish the Fukuryu were not as successful as Point Commander Natas discovered when he was annihilated in his Issus approaching the massive Achilles. This appeared alter the Jaguars early targets to the Tennyo rather than the Dropships which they had run to for support. Dogfights erupted around these mammoths as Clan pilots tried to maintain space while eliminating the Kuritan fighters. The range of their weaponry helped the Jaguars separate the Draconis pilots from their Dropship escorts.
A deadly dance ensued at the edge of the Achilles range where the Tennyo and Jaguar AeroFighters would duel for supremacy. The Clansman using their superior weapons whittled down the Draconis fighters despite their discipline and teamwork. The resulting clash would see ten Jaguars destroyed (Lobe, Killian, Belinda, Damien, Cerndal, Nakhesi, Zaesh, Ghaset, Rydric, Sindrol) at the cost of the remaining eleven Tennyo (Noriki Sorenson, Nana Yamada, Shizukana Kaze, Ju Juan, Zuzanne Agnika, Mariah Cassetti, Cecilia Utchakov, Donna Black, Haruka Uehara, Asuka Uehara, Yoko Kijo) leaving only the two Kurita Dropships operational.
Following the destruction of the last Draconis aerospace fighter the remaining nine Jaguars pounced on the more damaged Yakaze attempting to bring it down. However, the death of Star Captain August Furste in a burst of LRM fire from the Yakaze proved this would not be an easy task. The Clan pilots were not to be easily deterred as they all a made for the damaged Achilles virtually ignoring its sister ship. This allowed the Fukuryu to wipe out Point Commander Inazre and Pilot Ghaset in their assault fighters. Another pass cost the Jags Pilot Dreven, Point Commander Arora and finally Point Commander Inazre before they apparently thought better of it.
Point Commander Vadro called an end to the battle with damage mounting and just four Jaguar fighters remaining. The Jaguars would control the skies even if they could not break the Dragon’s orbital blockade. Their repeated assaults had left the Yakaze barely operational and both Draconis dropships low on ammo. While this pyrrhic war had left both sides devastated the silver lining for the Dragon was their ability to recover downed pilots and salvage various fighters. Kuritan Small Craft not only saved their own wounded but retrieved several prisoners of war as well.
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It seems our pilots were not good enough or the Smoke Jaguars were not that bad after all.
Big question for you guys is what do you think can be recovered in regards to pilots and craft. Let me know and I hope you enjoy the summary.
Sir, requesting more information on how the Fighters were damaged, Sir.
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So, we no longer have an Aerospace element? We got our asses kicked.
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As previously posted above 20 Clan Fighters versus 12 InnerSphere Fighters was a lopsided matchup. While I feel that there is more parity between forces here then anywhere else the Jags were pretty solid with a number of factors. Numbers is one, tech superiority is another with range and firepower going to their side by a huge margin and then there is skill rating. Remembering a Clan Green is equal to an InnerSphere Regular and so on the Tennyo's experience factor was somewhat negated. MegaMek did factor in tactics to its simulation as well with Jag aggression reflected in their reckless behavior and singular attack nature at least early on. The Tennyo and the Dropships worked as an effective team with discipline on the other hand. Unfortunately Clan stuff is just very good and sadly they were outnumbered at this time.
Currently Abele the Sohei have no active aerospace fighters but maintain orbital control thanks to the Achilles. Recovery operations are currently under way as we are discussing that. The Jags have four fighters in bad shape returning to surface. They will likely control the sky not factoring in the Sohei's conventional air forces.
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Numbers is one, tech superiority is another with range and firepower going to their side by a huge margin and then there is skill rating. Remembering a Clan Green is equal to an InnerSphere Regular and so on the Tennyo's experience factor was somewhat negated.
For all of them, this is why BV is there but in a campaign, things go in a different direction.
Let's say that I could agree with the first two but I remember reading that unlike on ground, the differences in skill between Clan and the Inner Sphere pilots was not that high (if only I could remember where I read that).
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I am drawing up a total of three after action reports on the aerospace battle which should put a bow on it and take us into the next chapter of the Battle of Rockland. Enjoy the first! My condolences to characters who didn't make it.
Report by Chief Medical Officer of the Sohei: Doctor Quincy Tsenovi
Medics on onboard the orbital dropships managed to save eight ( 8 ) of the Tennyo following their valiant battle with the Jaguars above the planet. I am most pleased to report that Shizukana Kaze received only the lightest of injuries during the battle and has already returned to duty in the aerospace bays helping Techs attempting to restore fighter craft to operation. Also, Donna Black and Yoko Kijo should be able to join Kaze in a matter of hours after under going additional treatment. Mariah Cassetti remains under observation and may return to duty in a few days depending on her physical improvement. Unfortunately, Zuzanne Agnika and Asuka Uehara will probably not be able to rejoin the fray as their injuries will require weeks to heal. Wounded even more grievously in battle was Ju Juan who has a long recovery ahead as I understand it. The Medics are hopefully of a return in a few months but I will have to personally evaluate his condition at a hospital following our action here. Cecilia Utchakov is something of a minor miracle as she was pronounced dead and later revived after being rushed to sickbay. Severely wounded in action she has lost both her right arm and leg in combat. Only time will tell if she can ever return to active flight duty. I regret to inform you that the following pilots did not survive the battle; Commander Noriki Sorenson, Nana Yamada, Haruka Uehara, and Kim Mi Sun. Their remains have been recovered and their heroic sacrifice in the service of the Dragon should be noted.
A total of six (6) Clan Pilots were captured after the battle despite futile attempts to evade recovery. Of these, Point Commander Zaesh was in the best possible condition with only superficial wounds in spite of his completely uncooperative attitude. He has already been transferred to the brig for interrogation and transport to a holding facility following the operation. Pilots Sindrol and Belinda will join him shortly after undergoing observation for their injuries in sickbay. Pilots Cerndal and Dreven will have to remain in sickbay under guard until operations are concluded as their injuries are too severe. Point Commander Damien is in the worst shape out of all the prisoners and remains unconscious after losing an arm in combat. His return to minimal activity is likely months away at best and it is possible he could never fly again. Medics have informed me that many of the Clanners have talked about and actively tried to commit suicide rather than be captured. I would therefore humbly recommend that Guards be placed on extreme vigilance lest the Dragon lose potentially valuable prisoners.
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bad but could be worse
posted longer responce on the cbt forums
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Thanks Doc, I'll add your Aerospace Tech to our personnel!
Damage Report by Chief Aerospace Tech of the Tennyo: Tomoko Harada
The loss of all twelve Tennyo fighter craft to the Smoke Jaguars naturally makes recovery and salvage efforts that much more difficult but after reviewing the damage there is room for hope. Thankfully many of our aerospace fighter designs had a second identical or similar model in service. These ‘pairs’ should enable us to restore at least one of them to operation shortly because we can not only cannibalize the one for parts but we carried twice the parts for repairs in the field. Sadly, both Sais were the exception to this as they were too badly savaged by repeated Jaguar attacks to salvage either of them. In a few days a SL-15R Slayer and SL-25 Samurai should be operational followed by a Thunderbird and Transgressor. Further work is required to see what sort of loadout these craft will feature but I am confident that this will be accomplished within the week. The Shilone, the other Samurai, and maybe the Stuka can be return to service eventually after our return home but right now we lack all the necessary parts to get them flying. Due to damage done and salvage operations to get the other fighters ready a Slayer, Transgressor, and Thunderbird are now being written off as completely destroyed. This brings the total damage to five fighters lost, four returning to service soon, and three salvaged for future service.
The still alien nature of Clan technology as well as our unfamiliarity with its inner workings and the complete lack of any spare components makes efforts to repair their salvaged craft impossible at the moment. In accordance with directives from command we have simply recovered and packaged the remnants of the Jaguars sixteen aerospace fighters. I’d estimate that nine of these fighters could be returned to service if they were InnerSphere craft but since they are Clan maybe four. It is hard to say without the exact know how or opportunity to work on them, however, that is my best guess. The sealed cargo containers are scheduled to be loaded onto the Mule class Dropship as soon as possible. This orbital pickup will occur sometime before our departure from Rockland.
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Interrogation Report by Commander of the Marine Detachment: Kenji Araki
The questioning of Point Commander Zaesh was quite revealing and required little physical effort. The aging commander of the Fourth Point of Charlie Command Star of the Psi Galaxy Command Trinary piloted a Xerxes during the orbital battle. Disabled by the DCS Fukuryu this veteran trueborn aerospace warrior of the minor Hyon Suk bloodhouse displayed a clear hatred of the Draconis Combine in particular and our ‘dezgra’ tactics. Going into detail about House Kurita’s ‘ancient treachery’ perpetrated against the Star League and drawing a direct link to our ‘deceitful tactics’ used against his Smoke Jaguars Clan during the invasion there wasn’t much doubt about his ‘righteous cause’. The same can be said for the other prisoners who have attempted suicide or ‘bondsref’ as they call it. Every single one of them is convinced that we are mere bandits unworthy of any honor and one implied some sort of great punishment awaiting our unit on planet. We are working on obtaining specifics but wanted to inform you as soon as possible that these Jaguars can’t be trusted to behave in an honorable fashion. Since our goal was to duel them in honorable combat from the start I though it would be of the utmost importance to inform you immediately of these first impressions.