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The Rose Dragons Info Page - The Rose Dragons - 03-17-2021 薔薇龍 The Rose Dragons Tag: >BD< | ID: Blood Dragons | IFF: Blood Dragons Origin of the Dragons 5 A.S. - 321 A.S. Planet New Tokyo The year was 5 AS. The sleeper ship Kusari had just made it to what would soon become modern day New Tokyo. It was roughly four years after the events that brought the Alliance to its knees. Of course, by now nobody remembers why this happened. All that is known is that it did, and that we are here now to rebuild. And rebuild we did. The Hideyoshi bloodline was on that vessel long ago, separated into their own deck of the ship, when it touched down. A Shogunate was immediately installed, as soon as time allowed. An empire is not built in a day. The Kusari Shogunate reigned supreme over its territory for the first three centuries of the nation, and part of the fourth. Several generations of Hideyoshi lived and died during this period, starting from the moment that the sleeper ship landed and ending during the last moments of the 桜屠殺 (Sakura Slaughter). The Sakura Festival, once a celebration of the coming of spring signaled by the bloom of cherry blossoms, had turned into a bloody reminder of chagrin. During this tragic coup d'état, military traitors funded by Samura in the interest of cannibalizing Kusari for profit invaded 千代田城 (Chiyoda Castle) and outnumbered his guard. Right in the middle of the palace, the Shogun committed 切腹 (ritual suicide), feeling he had disgraced his bloodline by failing to protect his people. The Shogun had an heir, but they vanished during the events of the Slaughter, effectively ending the Hideyoshi bloodline. Directly afterwards, the Shogun's best guard, Okamura Kozue, made the call to flee the castle and the entirety of sovereign Kusari with the remainder of the guard. The coup was not entirely unexpected, and the Shogun had laid out evacuation decrees in the unlikely event that the Shogunate was toppled by superior forces. Kyoto Base With the Hideyoshi line shamed and cut short, Okamura Kozue would become the first true leader of the loyalists. Though pressured, he refused to accept the proposition of a new Shogunate in honor of the lost Hideyoshis. Thus, the loyalists remained masterless 浪人 (ronin) for quite some time, even after his death in 391 A.S. It wouldn't be until much later when they began adopting the Shogunate structure once again. He dubbed the remaining samurai the "Blood Dragons". A symbol of their grief, and their pride, stained red. Unbecoming Decline 801 A.S. - 828 A.S. The Battleship Kokura Over the past few years, the Dragons have seen a steady fall in power. Cliques have come and gone, each claiming to be the acting authority of the Dragons, while fumbling about. They each were unable to handle the task of running a large scale counter-rebellion, and failed. Past decisions have wedged a rift in between the long standing alliance with the Golden Chrysanthemums, and devalued the honor and truthfulness of their words. The loss of the Hideyoshi family has also been a permanent stain on Dragon society. This has both upset and demoralized the civilian population of Kyoto, and caused a power struggle to begin. At the center of it, a secret society of Dragon loyalists who had abandoned their past lives on New Tokyo after subscribing to Dragon propaganda for years. Their families may or may not have been influential government figures sympathetic to the cause. Feeling used and lied to, the group inspired others to join up and seize control of the mess. Headed by Ubukata Tsuya, who took particular offense to the state of the Dragons. It would mark the first time in recorded Dragon history that a Dragon clique was lead by a woman. They move to mobilize forces to form an authority to fill the new power gap, dubbed the "Rose Dragons". 薔薇, meaning "rose" in the native tongue. Both the name and the logo of the faction are meant to symbolize a romantic new hope for the masterless ronin of their home. Like an ever growing rose, spiraling and expanding ever outwards to cover the stars with our might. 828 AS - The Rose Dragons are born. New Beginnings 828 A.S. Key Target: Planet Tomioka Infighting between the Dragons has slowly quelled, resulting in a victory by the Rose Dragons, won through forcing the powers that be to surrender peacefully. The Ubukata Shogunate is formed, and pledges to return honor and grace to the name of the Blood Dragons once more. Their promise involves a return to what they believe to be the roots of the Dragons, whilst allowing for a new future to grow. They intend to wash away the poison of older generations and start on a clean slate. Tsuya herself has been particularly studious of Dragon history, learned through her co-conspirators. Her group is tightly knit and the 大名 (Daimyō) consist of them. Though many Dragons are concerned with the de facto Shogun of the faction being a woman, some even viewing the faction as pretenders due to their being fresh arrivals, the group has done well in suppressing and answering worries. The fledgling Shogunate has reached the point where it can mobilize itself and begin to rebuild its lost glory. The Dragons will return to Kusari. It is their birthright, one not to be mistaken for arrogance. Long Live the Blood Dragons. Shogunate Hierarchy The ranking structure of the faction. Left: Hikone Base | Center: Sendai Research Complex | Right: Ryuku Base
Above Sendai: Bulwark of Sendai
Upper Chain Every rank in this tier can use any ship at the Dragons' disposal, including the Togo-class Battleship.
Mid Chain All ranks here can fly all small ships and transports. Genbu: Gunboat. Byakko/Kirin: Cruiser.
Lower Chain All ranks in this tier may fly all snubs except En'enra, which can only fly the Tanto/Katana.
For unique sacrifices or actions in the line of duty and life as a Dragon, you may be awarded special titles.
They are honorary and determined on a case by case basis, meaning personalized.
(Any member may fly any ship permitted by the ID if they wish.)
(However, ships above their character rank must be roleplayed accordingly.) Shogunate Diplomacy (List subject to change.) Left: Tekagi's Arch | Center: Tottori -> Kyushu Gate & Infrastructure | Right: Tokai Shipping Platform
Important Enemy Targets
Major Allies Golden Chrysanthemums The Order Minor Allies The Maquis Gas Miners Guild Supportive Lane Hackers Orbital Spa & Cruise (OS&C|) Tolerant Natio Octavarium All Junkers until specified Neutral Freelancers All Zoners All Outcasts Universal Shipping, inc (US|) Fae Mercenaries (Void Faes) Interspace Commerce Crayter Republic Independent Miners Guild Sirius Coalition Factions Technocracy of Auxo The Red Hessian Army Bretonian Lawful & Trade Factions Other Gallic Unlawful Factions Any other unlisted factions Cautious/Wary Unlisted House Corporations Unlisted House Lawful Factions Unlisted House Unlawful Factions Hostile Bounty Hunters Guild The Core Synth Foods Xenos Kishiro Technologies All Corsairs Farmers' Alliance Hogosha Gallic Royalists Gallic Corporations and Gallic Lawfuls At War SWORN ENEMY: Samura Heavy Industries Any Lawful Kusari Faction All Nomads and Infectees Shogunate Directives Long term goals of the Dragons.
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