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With Colonel Wolf on [[Terra]] at the wedding of [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] to [[Archon-Designate]] [[Melissa Steiner]], Yukinov took command of Alpha Regiment and the Black Widow Company at their new assignment of [[Glenmora]]. They were just in time for the beginning of the [[Fourth Succession War]].<ref name=WD3940>''Wolf's Dragoons'', pp. 39–40</ref> Glenmora was assaulted by the [[5th Galedon Regulars]], commanded by ''[[Brigadier_General#Draconis_Combine_Mustered_Soldiery|Sho-sho]]'' [[Li Dok To]].<ref name=OTPDTM8>''Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries'', p. 8</ref><ref name=OTPDTM2627>''Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries'', pp. 26–27</ref> While personally scouting the enemy, Major Yukinov and his lancemates found themselves in a firefight. Knocked unconscious early in the fight, Yukinov's 'Mech computer triggered his ejection seat when his [[fusion engine]] was about to explode. Glenmora Air Rescue managed to retrieve Yukinov in a daring rescue that saw two [[VTOL|helicopter]]s shot down by Kuritan 'Mechs, but his injuries rendered him unable to return to duty for several months. Yukinov turned command of the Dragoons on Glenmora to Major Coshasa DuKirk of Charlie Battalion.<ref name=WD40>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 40</ref><ref name=NAIS4SWV1-72>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 72</ref>
 
With Colonel Wolf on [[Terra]] at the wedding of [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] to [[Archon-Designate]] [[Melissa Steiner]], Yukinov took command of Alpha Regiment and the Black Widow Company at their new assignment of [[Glenmora]]. They were just in time for the beginning of the [[Fourth Succession War]].<ref name=WD3940>''Wolf's Dragoons'', pp. 39–40</ref> Glenmora was assaulted by the [[5th Galedon Regulars]], commanded by ''[[Brigadier_General#Draconis_Combine_Mustered_Soldiery|Sho-sho]]'' [[Li Dok To]].<ref name=OTPDTM8>''Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries'', p. 8</ref><ref name=OTPDTM2627>''Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries'', pp. 26–27</ref> While personally scouting the enemy, Major Yukinov and his lancemates found themselves in a firefight. Knocked unconscious early in the fight, Yukinov's 'Mech computer triggered his ejection seat when his [[fusion engine]] was about to explode. Glenmora Air Rescue managed to retrieve Yukinov in a daring rescue that saw two [[VTOL|helicopter]]s shot down by Kuritan 'Mechs, but his injuries rendered him unable to return to duty for several months. Yukinov turned command of the Dragoons on Glenmora to Major Coshasa DuKirk of Charlie Battalion.<ref name=WD40>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 40</ref><ref name=NAIS4SWV1-72>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 72</ref>
  
The assumption of command of DuKirk, who had joined the Dragoons during their service to the Combine, caused severe friction in Alpha's ranks, with many initially refusing to accept her. This was somewhat understandable given the insular nature of the Dragoons and their Clan origins, as relatively few "Spheroid" warriors and officers had earned a place in their ranks at the time. DuKirk was not native to the Combine, but she had been recruited by Jaime Wolf at a hiring hall on [[Dieron]], formerly serving with the [[Fire Lizard (Mercenary Command)|Fire Lizard]] mercenary regiment. DuKirk faced down her detractors, offering to commit suicide if anyone questioned her loyalty to the Dragoons. She proved successful in forcing down her detractors.<ref name=WD40/><ref name=WD53>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 53</ref><ref name=NAIS4SWV1-72/> DuKirk's first action was to release the Black Widow Company to raid behind enemy lines. The Black Widows were very successful in disrupting the Kuritans, destroying a [[Star League]]-era [[Mobile HQ|Mobile Headquarters]] vehicle and forcing them to become more cautious. The Widows were so disruptive that Li Dok To had to dispatch two heavy companies to his rear area to hunt down the Widows. Kerensky's company ambushed this force in the Mud Pits, costing Kurita several 'Mechs before the Widows withdrew.<ref name=NAIS4SW74>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 74</ref><ref name=WD40/><ref>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', pp. 30–31</ref>
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The assumption of command of DuKirk, who had joined the Dragoons during their service to the Combine, caused severe friction in Alpha's ranks, with many initially refusing to accept her. This was somewhat understandable given the insular nature of the Dragoons and their Clan origins, as relatively few "Spheroid" warriors and officers had earned a place in their ranks at the time. DuKirk was not native to the Combine, but she had been recruited by Jaime Wolf at a hiring hall on [[Dieron]], formerly serving with the [[Fire Lizard]] mercenary regiment. DuKirk faced down her detractors, offering to commit suicide if anyone questioned her loyalty to the Dragoons. She proved successful in forcing down her detractors.<ref name=WD40/><ref name=WD53>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 53</ref><ref name=NAIS4SWV1-72/> DuKirk's first action was to release the Black Widow Company to raid behind enemy lines. The Black Widows were very successful in disrupting the Kuritans, destroying a [[Star League]]-era [[Mobile HQ|Mobile Headquarters]] vehicle and forcing them to become more cautious. The Widows were so disruptive that Li Dok To had to dispatch two heavy companies to his rear area to hunt down the Widows. Kerensky's company ambushed this force in the Mud Pits, costing Kurita several 'Mechs before the Widows withdrew.<ref name=NAIS4SW74>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 74</ref><ref name=WD40/><ref>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', pp. 30–31</ref>
  
 
[[File:4thswglenmora.png|right|thumb|Battle of Glenmora]]
 
[[File:4thswglenmora.png|right|thumb|Battle of Glenmora]]
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
* The period when Alpha Regiment fought the Jade Falcons on Morges seems to be in dispute. If it came during the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Falcon Incursion]] of [[3058]] as ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' seems to suggest, there is no mention of Morges being attacked during that incursion. There is also no mention of Morges being attacked during the [[FedCom Civil War]]'s [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3064)|Falcon Incursion]]. Elements of Wolf's Dragoons and the [[Skye Rangers]] did [[Battle of Morges (3054)|repel a Jade Falcon attack]] circa [[3054]], but Alpha Regiment was not counted among those forces, and it took place sometime before the Dragoon Civil War.<ref name=FMMR114/>
 
* The period when Alpha Regiment fought the Jade Falcons on Morges seems to be in dispute. If it came during the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Falcon Incursion]] of [[3058]] as ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' seems to suggest, there is no mention of Morges being attacked during that incursion. There is also no mention of Morges being attacked during the [[FedCom Civil War]]'s [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3064)|Falcon Incursion]]. Elements of Wolf's Dragoons and the [[Skye Rangers]] did [[Battle of Morges (3054)|repel a Jade Falcon attack]] circa [[3054]], but Alpha Regiment was not counted among those forces, and it took place sometime before the Dragoon Civil War.<ref name=FMMR114/>
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===Game Notes===
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''Historical Turning Points: Misery'' grants Alpha Regiment the following Unit Abilities: All piloting skill rolls receive a +2 bonus. In addition, Alpha Regiment units may use the ''[[Banking Initiative]]'' ability from page 192 of ''[[Tactical Operations]]''.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Misery'', p. 8</ref> ''Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries'' increases the piloting skill roll bonus to +3, while retaining the ''Banking Initiative'' ability.<ref name=OTPDM13/>
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The ''Field Manual: Mercenaries'' rules annex grants Alpha Regiment an automatic win on initiative for the first turn of combat, and a +1 initiative bonus on each turn thereafter regardless of terrain type. Alpha Regiment may not be fired on at point-blank range in flatland terrain. During setup, Alpha always selects its home map edge, and may use off-map movement for up to a third of its force. In addition, their "Brush Stalkers" Elemental unit receives a −2 modifier when making swarming attacks.<ref name=FMM130>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 130</ref><ref name=FMU136>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 136</ref> Like all Dragoon units, when using the Random Mapsheet Tables, the Dragoons player may increase or decrease their roll by up to two, and may alter an opponent's roll by one. They may also ignore the +1 to-hit modifier for firing at multiple targets, and may not be intimidated unless three-quarters of their starting force is destroyed. When using Random 'Mech Assignment Table rules, the Dragoons player may add +1 to their roll. If this puts their roll at 13, the Dragoons player may choose any Inner Sphere or Clan 'Mech from that weight class.<ref name=FMM130/><ref name=FMU136/>
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==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
 
* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
 
* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]''
* ''[[IlClan (sourcebook)|IlClan]]''
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* ''[[IlClan (sourcebook)]]''
 
* ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]''
 
* ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]''
 
* ''[[Mercenary's Handbook 3055]]''
 
* ''[[Mercenary's Handbook 3055]]''

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