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| image = Handbook House Kurita.jpg | | image = Handbook House Kurita.jpg | ||
| name = Handbook: House Kurita | | name = Handbook: House Kurita | ||
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| author = [[Ben H. Rome]] | | author = [[Ben H. Rome]] | ||
| development = [[Randall N. Bills]] <br /> Ben H. Rome | | development = [[Randall N. Bills]] <br /> Ben H. Rome | ||
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| illustrations = [[Ray Arrastia]] <br /> [[Diego Galindo]] <br /> [[Alex Iglesias]] <br /> [[David Kerber]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] <br /> [[Victor Manuel Leza Moreno]] <br /> [[Mike Perry]] <br /> [[Kristen Plescow]] <br /> [[Matt Plog]] <br /> [[Anthony Scroggins]] <br /> [[David Sondered]] <br /> [[David White]] <br /> [[Eric Williams]] <br /> [[Alex Williamson]] <br /> [[Christopher Wilhelm]] | | illustrations = [[Ray Arrastia]] <br /> [[Diego Galindo]] <br /> [[Alex Iglesias]] <br /> [[David Kerber]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] <br /> [[Victor Manuel Leza Moreno]] <br /> [[Mike Perry]] <br /> [[Kristen Plescow]] <br /> [[Matt Plog]] <br /> [[Anthony Scroggins]] <br /> [[David Sondered]] <br /> [[David White]] <br /> [[Eric Williams]] <br /> [[Alex Williamson]] <br /> [[Christopher Wilhelm]] | ||
| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | | publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | ||
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| year = 2015 | | year = 2015 | ||
− | | ISBN10 = | + | | ISBN10 = 1936876418 |
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| universedate = [[3067]] | | universedate = [[3067]] | ||
| timeline = [[2238]] - 3067 | | timeline = [[2238]] - 3067 | ||
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| precededby = [[Handbook: House Liao]] | | precededby = [[Handbook: House Liao]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The modern successor to the original ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'', '''''Handbook: House Kurita''''' is the sixth and final in the series of books detailing the nations of the [[Inner Sphere]] and is the definitive | + | The modern successor to the original ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'', '''''Handbook: House Kurita''''' is the sixth and final in the series of books detailing the nations of the [[Inner Sphere]] and is the definitive sourcebook on the [[Draconis Combine]]. This book provides information on culture, history, and faction information up to [[3067]]. |
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
{{quote|'''''The True Path is the Way of the Dragon''' | {{quote|'''''The True Path is the Way of the Dragon''' | ||
− | ''For almost a millennium, the symbol of the Dragon has struck fear into the rest of the Inner Sphere. The fearless dedication of its warriors, the devotion of its people, and the awesome ambitions of its [[Coordinator]]: House Kurita has been more reviled than any other power. Yet a [[Theodore Kurita|new leader]] has arisen in the last decades, bringing about a host of reforms and reigning in the realm's most rapacious desires. Such rebirth comes at a price, as [[Kokuryu-kai|various shadowy influencers]] fix their eyes on reigniting the Dragon’s glorious past. Only time will tell which path the Dragon will follow...'' | + | ''For almost a millennium, the symbol of the Dragon has struck fear into the rest of the Inner Sphere. The fearless dedication of its warriors, the devotion of its people, and the awesome ambitions of its [[Coordinator]]: House Kurita has been more reviled than any other power. Yet a [[Theodore Kurita|new leader]] has arisen in the last decades, bringing about a host of reforms and reigning in the realm's most rapacious desires. Such rebirth comes at a price, as [[Kokuryu-kai|various shadowy influencers]] fix their eyes on reigniting the Dragon’s glorious past. Only time will tell which path the Dragon will follow...'' <!-- misspelling of rein is in the original --> |
''Handbook: House Kurita cover the pivotal history, politics and cultures of the Inner Sphere’s most feared Great Houses. Not just a sourcebook, Handbook: House Kurita covers rules for both BattleTech and [[A Time of War]] game play, including such areas as personal equipment, support vehicles, creatures and more.''}} | ''Handbook: House Kurita cover the pivotal history, politics and cultures of the Inner Sphere’s most feared Great Houses. Not just a sourcebook, Handbook: House Kurita covers rules for both BattleTech and [[A Time of War]] game play, including such areas as personal equipment, support vehicles, creatures and more.''}} | ||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
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* ''[[For the Glory of the Dragon]]'' (short story) | * ''[[For the Glory of the Dragon]]'' (short story) | ||
* Introduction | * Introduction | ||
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::* Innovation and the Davion War Machine | ::* Innovation and the Davion War Machine | ||
:* The [[Clan Invasion]] | :* The [[Clan Invasion]] | ||
− | ::* [[Death of the Elder]] | + | ::* [[Takashi Kurita|Death of the Elder]] |
::* Fall of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Jaguar]] | ::* Fall of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Jaguar]] | ||
::* Sinister Conflict | ::* Sinister Conflict | ||
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::* [[Pagoda for Luthien Officers]] | ::* [[Pagoda for Luthien Officers]] | ||
::* [[Sun Tzu School of Combat]] | ::* [[Sun Tzu School of Combat]] | ||
− | ::* [[Sun Zhang | + | ::* [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]] |
::* [[University of Proserpina]] | ::* [[University of Proserpina]] | ||
::* [[Wisdom of the Dragon]] | ::* [[Wisdom of the Dragon]] | ||
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::* [[Compound Yumi]] | ::* [[Compound Yumi]] | ||
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::* [[People's Protection H-T Spec-7a]] | ::* [[People's Protection H-T Spec-7a]] | ||
::* [[Wakazashi 0-12 ShotStun|Wakazashi O-12 ShotStun 177]] | ::* [[Wakazashi 0-12 ShotStun|Wakazashi O-12 ShotStun 177]] | ||
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* Index | * Index | ||
* Records Sheets | * Records Sheets | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:20, 2 April 2024
Handbook: House Kurita | |
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Product information | |
Type | Sourcebook |
Author | Ben H. Rome |
Development | Randall N. Bills Ben H. Rome |
Pages | 226 |
Cover Artwork | Jonathan González |
Illustrations | Ray Arrastia Diego Galindo Alex Iglesias David Kerber Chris Lewis Victor Manuel Leza Moreno Mike Perry Kristen Plescow Matt Plog Anthony Scroggins David Sondered David White Eric Williams Alex Williamson Christopher Wilhelm |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
Product code | CAT35205 |
First published | 2015 |
ISBN-10 | 1936876418 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1936876419 |
Content | |
Era | Civil War Era |
Agency | Luthien University |
Universe Date | 3067 |
Timeline | 2238 - 3067 |
Series | Handbook |
Preceded by | Handbook: House Liao |
Description[edit]
The modern successor to the original House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), Handbook: House Kurita is the sixth and final in the series of books detailing the nations of the Inner Sphere and is the definitive sourcebook on the Draconis Combine. This book provides information on culture, history, and faction information up to 3067.
From the back cover[edit]
“ | The True Path is the Way of the Dragon
For almost a millennium, the symbol of the Dragon has struck fear into the rest of the Inner Sphere. The fearless dedication of its warriors, the devotion of its people, and the awesome ambitions of its Coordinator: House Kurita has been more reviled than any other power. Yet a new leader has arisen in the last decades, bringing about a host of reforms and reigning in the realm's most rapacious desires. Such rebirth comes at a price, as various shadowy influencers fix their eyes on reigniting the Dragon’s glorious past. Only time will tell which path the Dragon will follow... Handbook: House Kurita cover the pivotal history, politics and cultures of the Inner Sphere’s most feared Great Houses. Not just a sourcebook, Handbook: House Kurita covers rules for both BattleTech and A Time of War game play, including such areas as personal equipment, support vehicles, creatures and more. |
” |
Contents[edit]
- For the Glory of the Dragon (short story)
- Introduction
- History of the Nation
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- Foundation of Hate
- Alliance of Galedon
- Dynasty Rising
- Macedonian Politics
- The Rise of the Dragon
- Expansion of the Dragon's Coil
- Dragon Rampant
- The Dragon Grows
- Seeds of Discontent
- Winds of Change
- The Age of Dishonor
- Blood Poisoning
- Grace Under Siriwan
- Driving Towards War
- Reunification Through Violence
- Reign of Leonard Kurita
- Peace, Progression, and Power
- Luthien and the Dragon's Rebirth
- Bushido and the BattleMech
- Beginning of the League's End
- Unforgiving Blood
- Suns Ascending, Dragon Falling
- War's Dark End of Days
- Peace of Unity Within
- Yoguchi's War
- The Hesperan Gambit
- The Marathon Offensive
- The Retribution Strikes
- Regrets of Past Sins
- The New Century
- Border Cleansing
- Enter Hugai
- Sunburst on Xhosa
- Traitor to the Star
- The Steiner Conundrum
- Dragonfall
- Dragon Afire
- New Dawn for the Dragon
- Death of the Draconian Tyrant
- Mustering the Dragon's Might
- Halstead Station
- Status Quo Ante
- Son of the Dragon
- A Free Rasalhague
- Innovation and the Davion War Machine
- The Clan Invasion
- Death of the Elder
- Fall of the Jaguar
- Sinister Conflict
- Brings to All Darkness Rising
- Ever the Dragon Triumphs
- Touring the Realm
- How to Read This Atlas
- Pesht Military District (The Dragon's Spine)
- Benjamin Military District (The Dragon's Heart)
- The Galedon Military District (The Dragon's Soul)
- Dieron Military District (The Dragon's Spirit)
- Pillar of Ivory (Culture and Philosophy)
- The Sanctum Arcanum
- Religion and Philosophy
- The Doctrines of Shiro
- The Dictum Honorium
- Origin of the Code
- The Art of Vendetta
- Vendetta Across Class Lines
- Vendettas Within a Class
- Vendetta Lines Outside the Combine
- The Mysticism of Five
- Belief Systems of the Five Classes
- Nobility
- Warrior
- Middle Class
- Workers
- Unproductives
- Minority Religions
- Judaism
- Islam
- Pillar of Gold (Government)
- Sociopolitical Structure
- The Coordinator
- The Nobility
- Court Ritual
- Privileges
- Kuritan Nobility
- Governmental Structure
- Ministries
- War
- Interior
- Treasury
- Justice
- Court
- Internal Security Force
- Order of the Five Pillars
- Government Districts
- Benjamin Governmental District
- Dieron Governmental District
- Galedon Governmental District
- Pesht Governmental District
- Interstellar Relations
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Pillar of Teak (Society and Culture)
- Daily Life and Culture
- The People of the Dragon
- Codes of Conduct
- Structure of Society
- Militarism
- Xenophobia
- Education
- Universities and Other Higher Learning Institutions
- Arts
- Social Problems
- Pillar of Steel (The DCMS)
- Structure of the DCMS
- The Samurai Code
- Ministry of the Expansion of the Glories of the Draconis Combine
- Department of Indoctrination
- Bureau of Substitution
- Assembly of the Grand Inquisitor
- Procurement Department
- Draconis Combine Port Authority
- Bureau of Administration
- Combine Military Coordination Office
- Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery
- Draconis Combine Admiralty
- Professional Soldiery Liaison
- Physicians of the Dragon
- Combine Support and Engineering
- Draconis High Command
- Internal Security Force
- DCMS Chain of Command
- Gunji-no-Kanrei
- Military Districts
- Prefectures
- District Commands
- Floating Commands
- Unit Types
- Regulars
- Floating Commands
- Planetary Militia
- Mercenary Units
- Major Training Centers
- Aerospace and Interstellar Institute
- An Ting University
- Dieron District Gymnasium
- Dover Institute for Higher Learning
- Galedon Military Academy
- Hachiman Technical Institute
- Internal Security College
- Minoru Kurita University
- Pagoda for Luthien Officers
- Sun Tzu School of Combat
- Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy
- University of Proserpina
- Wisdom of the Dragon
- Kensai Kami
- Osaka Fields Proving Grounds
- Uniforms and Insignia
- Uniforms
- Rank Insignia
- Medals and Decorations
- Pillar of Jade (Economics)
- Economic Structure
- All Roads Lead to the Military
- Conservation and Waste
- The Corporate Structure
- Important Direct Service (Military) Corporations
- Important Indirect Service (Civilian) Corporations
- Trade
- Intra-Combine Trade
- Interstellar Trade
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Rules Annex
- Creatures
- Personal Equipment
- Cost of Living in the Draconis Combine
- The Black Market
- Roleplaying In The Draconis Combine
- Combine Values:Our Lives for the Dragon
- Regional Views
- Crossing Borders
- Draconis Combine Border Crossing Roll Results Table
- Draconis Combine Reaction Table
- Draconis Combine Adventure Hooks
- The Red Tape Mountain
- Court Warfare
- Shadowy Underground
- Eyes Are Everywhere
- Corporate Competition
- Attacked!
- BattleTech Rules
- Index
- Records Sheets