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| − | The ''Mongol Doctrine'' was a philosophy created by | + | The ''Mongol Doctrine'' was a philosophy created by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] in the 3080s and adopted by [[Malvina Hazen]] of [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in [[3135]]. Originally a battlefield doctrine revolving around light cavalry tactics, Hazen transformed it into a principle emphasizing the use of terror to destroy and intimidate enemies. |
==Philosophy== | ==Philosophy== | ||
| − | The Mongol Doctrine was created by [[ | + | The Mongol Doctrine was created by [[Star Colonel]] Domnall Seidman of the [[666th Mechanized Assault (Clan Hell's Horses)|666th Mechanized Assault Cluster]] and originally only utilized the light cavalry tactics of the Mongols of medieval [[Terra]]. Its intention was to make best use of Clan Hell's Horses' limited resources and combat strengths following that Clan's migration into the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=ER3145p60>''Era Report: 3145'' p. 60</ref> <ref>''Field Manual: 3145'' p. 184</ref> |
| − | + | When Jade Falcon [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Malvina Hazen]] adopted the philosophy, she instead chose to embrace a much more sinister aspect of the Mongol Empire: the use of ostentatious violence against both opposing armies and civilians to cow enemies into submission.<ref>''Field Manual 3145'' p. 15</ref> | |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | First proposed in the late 3080s, the Khans of Clan Hell's Horses were persuaded of the Mongol Doctrine's validity when the newly raised [[1st Horde (Clan Hell's Horses)|First Horse Cluster]] won victories with its methods over the Jade Falcons and [[Clan Wolf|Wolves]]. While there was some resistance throughout the Horses' touman, by the 3110s most Hell's Horses warriors had accepted the Mongol Doctrine as valid.<ref name=ER3145p60/> | ||
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The Doctrine expanded quickly and decisively between the falcons, but always have traditionalist than opposed his followers, like Malvina's brother, [[Aleksandr Hazen]], which only found followers inside his unit, [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Zeta Galaxy]], and not too much.<ref>''Flight of the falcon'' p. 114</ref> And Aleksandr's death on the battle of [[Skye]] weakened the traditionalist's position, but other took his place, controlling the ruthless followers of the Mongol Doctrine, treating their defeated enemies honorably and defending the Falcon's traditions, case of [[Noritomo Helmer]] and Galaxy Commander [[Stephanie Chistu]]. | The Doctrine expanded quickly and decisively between the falcons, but always have traditionalist than opposed his followers, like Malvina's brother, [[Aleksandr Hazen]], which only found followers inside his unit, [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Zeta Galaxy]], and not too much.<ref>''Flight of the falcon'' p. 114</ref> And Aleksandr's death on the battle of [[Skye]] weakened the traditionalist's position, but other took his place, controlling the ruthless followers of the Mongol Doctrine, treating their defeated enemies honorably and defending the Falcon's traditions, case of [[Noritomo Helmer]] and Galaxy Commander [[Stephanie Chistu]]. | ||
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The most radical followers of the doctrine believe mainly in complete victory by any means, so don't hesitate to breach any rules, even the honor ones of his own Clan.<ref>''A Splinter of Hope-The Anvil'' p. 143</ref> | The most radical followers of the doctrine believe mainly in complete victory by any means, so don't hesitate to breach any rules, even the honor ones of his own Clan.<ref>''A Splinter of Hope-The Anvil'' p. 143</ref> | ||
| − | + | Within Clan Hell's Horses disgust at Hazen's 'perversion' of their philosophy grew throughout the 3140s, culminating in [[3145]] with a break with the alliance between the two Clans and the election of [[Fulk Lassenerra]] to the position of [[saKhan]]. An outspoken opponent of his Clan's alliance with Hazen and her use of the Doctrine, Lassenerra planned and executed [[Operation NOYAN]] in [[3147]] to underscore this stance. Designed to prove that the original usage of the Mongol Doctrine was still valid, and to publicly challenge Hazen's control of it, NOYAN succeeded on both counts.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'',p. 44, "The Silence of the Clans"</ref> | |
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| + | ==Clans using the Mongol Doctrine== | ||
| + | * [[Clan Hell's Horses]] - emphasis upon light cavalry tactics | ||
| + | * [[Clan Jade Falcon]] - emphasis upon terrorizing opponents into submission | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * There are no known followers of the doctrine between other Clans, even the Crusader [[Clan Wolf]]. | + | * There are no known followers of the doctrine between other Clans, even the [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] [[Clan Wolf]]. |
* The Falcons followers of the Doctrine wear a black uniform.<ref>''A Splinter of Hope-The Anvil'' p. 92</ref> | * The Falcons followers of the Doctrine wear a black uniform.<ref>''A Splinter of Hope-The Anvil'' p. 92</ref> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Era Report: 3145]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
*''[[Flight of the Falcon]]'' | *''[[Flight of the Falcon]]'' | ||
*''[[A Splinter of Hope + The Anvil]]'' | *''[[A Splinter of Hope + The Anvil]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category: Clan Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 19:19, 3 April 2020
The Mongol Doctrine was a philosophy created by Clan Hell's Horses in the 3080s and adopted by Malvina Hazen of Clan Jade Falcon in 3135. Originally a battlefield doctrine revolving around light cavalry tactics, Hazen transformed it into a principle emphasizing the use of terror to destroy and intimidate enemies.
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Philosophy
The Mongol Doctrine was created by Star Colonel Domnall Seidman of the 666th Mechanized Assault Cluster and originally only utilized the light cavalry tactics of the Mongols of medieval Terra. Its intention was to make best use of Clan Hell's Horses' limited resources and combat strengths following that Clan's migration into the Inner Sphere.[1] [2]
When Jade Falcon Galaxy Commander Malvina Hazen adopted the philosophy, she instead chose to embrace a much more sinister aspect of the Mongol Empire: the use of ostentatious violence against both opposing armies and civilians to cow enemies into submission.[3]
History
First proposed in the late 3080s, the Khans of Clan Hell's Horses were persuaded of the Mongol Doctrine's validity when the newly raised First Horse Cluster won victories with its methods over the Jade Falcons and Wolves. While there was some resistance throughout the Horses' touman, by the 3110s most Hell's Horses warriors had accepted the Mongol Doctrine as valid.[1]
The Doctrine expanded quickly and decisively between the falcons, but always have traditionalist than opposed his followers, like Malvina's brother, Aleksandr Hazen, which only found followers inside his unit, Zeta Galaxy, and not too much.[4] And Aleksandr's death on the battle of Skye weakened the traditionalist's position, but other took his place, controlling the ruthless followers of the Mongol Doctrine, treating their defeated enemies honorably and defending the Falcon's traditions, case of Noritomo Helmer and Galaxy Commander Stephanie Chistu.
After a civil war, the majority of the Falcons embraced the Doctrine, and some of the Horses too. Beta Galaxy of the Horses fully embraced Malvina's tactics, and eventually fell to them. In the planet Timkovichi, to destroy the mercenary group Kell Hounds, ordered a orbital bombardment over them, destroying the majority of the group, and most of Beta too, who was fighting them.[5]
Sometimes, the Mongol's tactics terrorized their enemies, easing their conquests. Specially when Malvina, after his units suffering a very determined resistance on planet Apostica, ordered all the water on planet poisoned with plutonium, condemning all the planet's population to a horrific death. Terrified, much other planets of the Alliance, surrendered without a shot.[6]
But other times, the tactic was counterproductive, for example when in 3140 Falcon's Iota Galaxy began leveling towns and burning infrastructure on the planets they defended, to punish the population for the raids suffered under several mercenary groups. As these groups haven't any connection with the population, the Falcon's tactics only created rebellion where none existed before.[7]
The most radical followers of the doctrine believe mainly in complete victory by any means, so don't hesitate to breach any rules, even the honor ones of his own Clan.[8]
Within Clan Hell's Horses disgust at Hazen's 'perversion' of their philosophy grew throughout the 3140s, culminating in 3145 with a break with the alliance between the two Clans and the election of Fulk Lassenerra to the position of saKhan. An outspoken opponent of his Clan's alliance with Hazen and her use of the Doctrine, Lassenerra planned and executed Operation NOYAN in 3147 to underscore this stance. Designed to prove that the original usage of the Mongol Doctrine was still valid, and to publicly challenge Hazen's control of it, NOYAN succeeded on both counts.[9]
Clans using the Mongol Doctrine
- Clan Hell's Horses - emphasis upon light cavalry tactics
- Clan Jade Falcon - emphasis upon terrorizing opponents into submission
Notes
- There are no known followers of the doctrine between other Clans, even the Crusader Clan Wolf.
- The Falcons followers of the Doctrine wear a black uniform.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Era Report: 3145 p. 60
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145 p. 184
- ↑ Field Manual 3145 p. 15
- ↑ Flight of the falcon p. 114
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145 p. 157
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145 p. 148
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145 p. 157
- ↑ A Splinter of Hope-The Anvil p. 143
- ↑ Shattered Fortress,p. 44, "The Silence of the Clans"
- ↑ A Splinter of Hope-The Anvil p. 92