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Line 16: The Rasalhague Regulars began with the formation of the [[1st Rasalhague Regulars|First Rasalhague Regulars]] in [[2730]]. The founding of the brigade with the formation of the First was something of a public relations coup for both the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[DCMS]]; formed on Rasalhague, the First was modeled on the [[Striker (unit role)|Striker]]-pattern regiments used by the [[SLDF]] and was based around light and medium [['Mechs]], with organic [[aerospace fighter]] support. The First contained a large proportion of 'Mechs designed by the Star League and produced either in the Combine or purchased as SLDF surplus, including a complete company of [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mechs]] produced by [[LexaTech Industries]] on [[Irece]]. The high technological standard of the First made it stand out among the ranks of DCMS units, particularly given the Combine's tendency to lag behind the neighboring [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in terms of military technological advancement.<ref name="ER:2750p43"/> The Rasalhague Regulars began with the formation of the [[1st Rasalhague Regulars|First Rasalhague Regulars]] in [[2730]]. The founding of the brigade with the formation of the First was something of a public relations coup for both the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[DCMS]]; formed on Rasalhague, the First was modeled on the [[Striker (unit role)|Striker]]-pattern regiments used by the [[SLDF]] and was based around light and medium [['Mechs]], with organic [[aerospace fighter]] support. The First contained a large proportion of 'Mechs designed by the Star League and produced either in the Combine or purchased as SLDF surplus, including a complete company of [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mechs]] produced by [[LexaTech Industries]] on [[Irece]]. The high technological standard of the First made it stand out among the ranks of DCMS units, particularly given the Combine's tendency to lag behind the neighboring [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in terms of military technological advancement.<ref name="ER:2750p43"/> − The loyalty of the Rasalhague Regulars was of vital concern to the Kurita family, and subject to constant scrutiny. Even if a [[Coordinator]] would like to man these units with dependably loyal, handpicked troops (namely, those who trace their lineages back to ancient Japan on Terra) that would have been dangerous, if not disastrous as nothing would galvanize the anti-Kurita sentiment of the Rasalhague public more quickly than to make every MechWarrior in the Rasalhague Regulars a warrior of Japanese descent. If this kind of action was taken, it would not have taken long for the Rasalhagians to believe that the units were there to watch them instead of to protect them from Lyran aggression. Because of this, most MechWarriors of the Rasalhague Regulars were of European descent, with those of Japanese origin forming a small minority. To be eligible, these warriors had to pass an examination of their political leanings as tough as that given to men entering the Sword of Light regiments. To control this, the ISF was always checking the Rasalhague Regulars, though it had some side effects. One was that the units are almost uniformly paranoid and that almost all their actions off the battlefield were planned to keep agents of the ISF from criticizing their propriety.<ref name=HKDCp142>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 142: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> On top of that, the Procurement department created delays in the flow of supplies so ISF agents could carefully scan every request the units made for parts and equipment to prevent the unit from attempting to stockpile equipment. As a side effect of this, the techs of the Rasalhague Regulars became magnificent scroungers, capable of amazing feats of rigged repairs.<ref name=HKDCp143>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 143: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> + The loyalty of the Rasalhague Regulars was of vital concern to the Kurita family, and subject to constant scrutiny. Even if a [[Coordinator]] would like to man these units with dependably loyal, handpicked troops (namely, those who trace their lineages back to ancient Japan on Terra) that would have been dangerous, if not disastrous as nothing would galvanize the anti-Kurita sentiment of the Rasalhague public more quickly than to make every MechWarrior in the Rasalhague Regulars a warrior of Japanese descent. If this kind of action was taken, it would not have taken long for the Rasalhagians to believe that the units were there to watch them instead of to protect them from Lyran aggression. Because of this, most MechWarriors of the Rasalhague Regulars were of European descent, with those of Japanese origin forming a small minority. To be eligible, these warriors had to pass an examination of their political leanings as tough as that given to men entering the Sword of Light regiments. To control this, the ISF was always checking the Rasalhague Regulars, though it had some side-effects. One was that the units are almost uniformly paranoid and that almost all their actions off the battlefield were planned to keep agents of the ISF from criticizing their propriety.<ref name=HKDCp142>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 142: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> On top of that, the Procurement department created delays in the flow of supplies so ISF agents could carefully scan every request the units made for parts and equipment to prevent the unit from attempting to stockpile equipment. As a side effect of this, the techs of the Rasalhague Regulars became magnificent scroungers, capable of amazing feats of rigged repairs.<ref name=HKDCp143>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 143: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> The Rasalhague units have the highest MechWarrior turnover rate among the five districts, mostly because of the strain caused by the constant surveillance. This attrition impairs the Rasalhague Regulars ability to act as true units and not just a collection of MechWarriors. Though their unit skills tend to be poor, they are acceptable to Lord Kurita, who apparently fears rebellion more than he does the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name=HKDCp143/> The Rasalhague units have the highest MechWarrior turnover rate among the five districts, mostly because of the strain caused by the constant surveillance. This attrition impairs the Rasalhague Regulars ability to act as true units and not just a collection of MechWarriors. Though their unit skills tend to be poor, they are acceptable to Lord Kurita, who apparently fears rebellion more than he does the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name=HKDCp143/>
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The Rasalhague Regulars began with the formation of the [[1st Rasalhague Regulars|First Rasalhague Regulars]] in [[2730]]. The founding of the brigade with the formation of the First was something of a public relations coup for both the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[DCMS]]; formed on Rasalhague, the First was modeled on the [[Striker (unit role)|Striker]]-pattern regiments used by the [[SLDF]] and was based around light and medium [['Mechs]], with organic [[aerospace fighter]] support. The First contained a large proportion of 'Mechs designed by the Star League and produced either in the Combine or purchased as SLDF surplus, including a complete company of [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mechs]] produced by [[LexaTech Industries]] on [[Irece]]. The high technological standard of the First made it stand out among the ranks of DCMS units, particularly given the Combine's tendency to lag behind the neighboring [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in terms of military technological advancement.<ref name="ER:2750p43"/> | The Rasalhague Regulars began with the formation of the [[1st Rasalhague Regulars|First Rasalhague Regulars]] in [[2730]]. The founding of the brigade with the formation of the First was something of a public relations coup for both the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[DCMS]]; formed on Rasalhague, the First was modeled on the [[Striker (unit role)|Striker]]-pattern regiments used by the [[SLDF]] and was based around light and medium [['Mechs]], with organic [[aerospace fighter]] support. The First contained a large proportion of 'Mechs designed by the Star League and produced either in the Combine or purchased as SLDF surplus, including a complete company of [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mechs]] produced by [[LexaTech Industries]] on [[Irece]]. The high technological standard of the First made it stand out among the ranks of DCMS units, particularly given the Combine's tendency to lag behind the neighboring [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in terms of military technological advancement.<ref name="ER:2750p43"/> | ||
| − | The loyalty of the Rasalhague Regulars was of vital concern to the Kurita family, and subject to constant scrutiny. Even if a [[Coordinator]] would like to man these units with dependably loyal, handpicked troops (namely, those who trace their lineages back to ancient Japan on Terra) that would have been dangerous, if not disastrous as nothing would galvanize the anti-Kurita sentiment of the Rasalhague public more quickly than to make every MechWarrior in the Rasalhague Regulars a warrior of Japanese descent. If this kind of action was taken, it would not have taken long for the Rasalhagians to believe that the units were there to watch them instead of to protect them from Lyran aggression. Because of this, most MechWarriors of the Rasalhague Regulars were of European descent, with those of Japanese origin forming a small minority. To be eligible, these warriors had to pass an examination of their political leanings as tough as that given to men entering the Sword of Light regiments. To control this, the ISF was always checking the Rasalhague Regulars, though it had some side effects. One was that the units are almost uniformly paranoid and that almost all their actions off the battlefield were planned to keep agents of the ISF from criticizing their propriety.<ref name=HKDCp142>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 142: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> On top of that, the Procurement department created delays in the flow of supplies so ISF agents could carefully scan every request the units made for parts and equipment to prevent the unit from attempting to stockpile equipment. As a side effect of this, the techs of the Rasalhague Regulars became magnificent scroungers, capable of amazing feats of rigged repairs.<ref name=HKDCp143>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 143: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> | + | The loyalty of the Rasalhague Regulars was of vital concern to the Kurita family, and subject to constant scrutiny. Even if a [[Coordinator]] would like to man these units with dependably loyal, handpicked troops (namely, those who trace their lineages back to ancient Japan on Terra) that would have been dangerous, if not disastrous as nothing would galvanize the anti-Kurita sentiment of the Rasalhague public more quickly than to make every MechWarrior in the Rasalhague Regulars a warrior of Japanese descent. If this kind of action was taken, it would not have taken long for the Rasalhagians to believe that the units were there to watch them instead of to protect them from Lyran aggression. Because of this, most MechWarriors of the Rasalhague Regulars were of European descent, with those of Japanese origin forming a small minority. To be eligible, these warriors had to pass an examination of their political leanings as tough as that given to men entering the Sword of Light regiments. To control this, the ISF was always checking the Rasalhague Regulars, though it had some side-effects. One was that the units are almost uniformly paranoid and that almost all their actions off the battlefield were planned to keep agents of the ISF from criticizing their propriety.<ref name=HKDCp142>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 142: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> On top of that, the Procurement department created delays in the flow of supplies so ISF agents could carefully scan every request the units made for parts and equipment to prevent the unit from attempting to stockpile equipment. As a side effect of this, the techs of the Rasalhague Regulars became magnificent scroungers, capable of amazing feats of rigged repairs.<ref name=HKDCp143>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 143: "Rasalhague Regulars"</ref> |
The Rasalhague units have the highest MechWarrior turnover rate among the five districts, mostly because of the strain caused by the constant surveillance. This attrition impairs the Rasalhague Regulars ability to act as true units and not just a collection of MechWarriors. Though their unit skills tend to be poor, they are acceptable to Lord Kurita, who apparently fears rebellion more than he does the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name=HKDCp143/> | The Rasalhague units have the highest MechWarrior turnover rate among the five districts, mostly because of the strain caused by the constant surveillance. This attrition impairs the Rasalhague Regulars ability to act as true units and not just a collection of MechWarriors. Though their unit skills tend to be poor, they are acceptable to Lord Kurita, who apparently fears rebellion more than he does the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name=HKDCp143/> | ||