Suzaku Company Squad Information

[Kitsuki Masakaze]

I didn't say that you were back up unit's I meant you back up squad one's actions >.> we charge forward and engage their front line you move through us to duel their leaders and etc and so forth...  it was there to mean you don't usually take the brunt of a charge or often lead the charge.  There can after all only be one front line <,<   *teases slightly*

The front line being only 1/2 of two squads of one company of a legion is a little dumb. The front line, infantry wise, would be both. Possibly with some scouts added in. It would also include the third squad if you include cavalry. The frontline = 1st company, not 1st squad of 1st company. I don't mind you teasing but it isn't like Squad 1 is so big and hard that it can hold an enemy legion at bay by itself while squad 1 just duels a few leaders and the others "help a bit". You need us as much as we need you. We all hold off the enemy. The difference is squad 1 is at the centre and they are the lynchpin. Not they are the centre and everything else. We stand together

[Yoritomo Amano]

That's fine. We can kick your ass anytime. Your recon should have told you that

I could take you.  I'm only in Byakko because I don't really fit in the regimented fighting formations.  

[Kitsuki Masakaze]

That's fine. We can kick your ass anytime. Your recon should have told you that

I could take you.  I'm only in Byakko because I don't really fit in the regimented fighting formations. 
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Great. Do come and try. I will look forward to actually showing you how to wield fire. Joke over now - Again, let's keep this thread actually useful Amano. Don't make me start nagging

I too want this thread to actually resolve things and be useful. If you want to start a joke "yo mamma" thread, do so. Let's leave it out of here from now on

[Moshi Shuichi]

well we are fairly understaffed  and in a proper legion company we would all probably serve the same purpose (heavy Infantry, Light Infantry anyways not have so many specialized squads >.>   You generally don't mix companies to that degree.  In this case though with only 4 squads in the company and everyone being different in use we will have over lap and yes you would participate in front line combat we simply don't have the numbers to allow for otherwise.  I did not mean squad one act's alone.

What I see when I see us in battle formation as as legion is generally speaking the heavy infantry forming the center that which will charge the enemies center or receive said charge The specialists holding the flanks or is used for flank charges and other things.  You are maneuverable and lighter armored we don't want to waste your talents standing in big blocks and the like.  Of course I could have it all wrong O.o

What I see our normal legion lay out as most Rokugani legions consist of 6 companies 7 counting the reserve/support legion

2 Companies Heavy Infantry
1 Company Medium/Specialist Infantry
1 Company Cavalry
1 Company Scouts
1 Company Shujenga
1 Reserve/Support Company

add in the fact a traditional company has 7 squads and my ideas might make more sense.

[Kitsuki Masakaze]

Aye, they do. But ours is undermanned due to losses and some elements being left behind rather than go on this mission while others still have become lost. So our 7 squads has become 4.

I think Squad 1 would be the remnants of the heavy infantry as you say but now, due to lack of numbers, we also support the centre. I think generally you are right that we would be best on the flanks while a support squad plugged gaps in the lines but we do not have that luxury. It is possible some heavy infantry are in squad 2 and some light are in squad 1 just to replace losses - and these members are undergoing retraining. However, that would complicate things.

Can we just agree that this whole company is frontline in various capacities but squad one is solid frontline and squad 2 is mobile frontline and squad 3 is super mobile frontline while squad 4 is reinforcements for the frontline!

[Moshi Shuichi]

Sure thing.  I was just looking at the big picture and what your task in the army would usually be as compared to the place it is now with our severely decimated numbers.  Probably why we had the point on contention in the first place as we have a whole lots of remnants of a legion :p

But yeah Front Line for all until we get reinforced or torn apart and fed to other legions....

Lets hope for reinforced.

[Kitsuki Masakaze]

Sure thing.  I was just looking at the big picture and what your task in the army would usually be as compared to the place it is now with our severely decimated numbers.  Probably why we had the point on contention in the first place as we have a whole lots of remnants of a legion :p

But yeah Front Line for all until we get reinforced or torn apart and fed to other legions....

Lets hope for reinforced.

Agreed. And as far as I know, Heisuke only came to be a gunso near the end of the fighting - the same as Masakaze. Therefore we are both gunso of new/reformed squads. We are therefore likely to be just as confused IC about our rolls and exact duties as we are OOC. It is something that needs to be ironed out. It would be nice if our Chui offered some commands!

[Kakita Miki]

I'm not as worried about it; when a battle happens, I'll stand behind the dragon and kill all the people who try to stab it in the back.

Simple.

[Toku Shokami]

What I am thinking is that due to the losses we have suffered, and the consolidation of the squads, the Chui would have simply let the Gunso choose their strongest tactic, and form a squad based on their tactical ideas. In order to keep things less argumentative, I think this is the best way. If Akodo-gunso wants heavy infantry that act as paragons, and are minimalists, then I'll trust his leadership. If Kituki-gunso wants a harrier/mobile infantry/troubleshooters than I'll trust its leadership. I think it's best for "reserve squad" to be 4th. They're NPCs and it just seems better that way.

On a side note, I must confess a Spider leading the Calvary seems like an awesome story.

[Akodo Heisuke]

I'm not against Shugenjas in my company, I just expect them to fare as well in mundane combat as in casting spells. We can't be one man down just because Shugenja get's silenced.

[Kakita Miki]

Squadron 2: Cheerleader division.

[Kitsuki Masakaze]

Squadron? Squad! And how are we cheerleaders? I like troubleshooters...

[Kitsuki Masakaze]

Squadron? Squad! And how are we cheerleaders? I like troubleshooters...

We are all girls ATM. And gender neutral.

We can motivate everyone with our cutting Haiku and interpretive dance!

That's true. Masakaze does have a few ranks in poetry. I wouldn't say Masakaze is gender neutral. Just gender hide. Anyhow, all girls squad seems fun. I like. Girl power! Also makes perfect sense given Masakaze's fears and backstory... heh...

[Kitsuki Masakaze]

I'm not sure if it is funny. I don't want to ruin what will probably be an obvious reveal anyway but I will say this - look at the officers in this Legion. What sex are they mostly? Wouldn't some think the wreaks of inequality?

[Kakita Hoseki]

*Smiles* Now you get Masakaze a bit better. It would definately be pushed by them. So far the gunso has promoted another Kakita afterall. Equalising the officer playing field is an aim of theirs

So I think we need a Squad only forum for planning.