Narrative
The Ryu-Kai were initially introduced as an ally by providing an army of Mercenary Mechs to aid the Player in the fight against the M.A.Y.H.E.M. rogue faction during Operation: Iron March thru Operation: Iron Lord .
However, this cooperation turned out to be fleeting with the Ryu-Kai , lead by Goro Tazaki , finally turning against all former allies in an attempt to gain complete control over all the known sectors during Operation: Dragon's Oath .
Historical Timeline
Listed in Reverse Chronological Order -- Click [ Expand ] to View Earliest Updates
History of Appearances
Ryu-Kai Shadow Ops Appearance History
APPEARANCE
CYCLE NUMBER
NUMBER of PHASES
CYCLE DATES
1st Appearance
Cycle # 5
3 Phases
Oct 31, 2014
thru
Nov 18, 2014
2nd Appearance
Cycle # 6
3 Phases
Nov 28, 2014
thru
Dec 18, 2014
3rd Appearance
Cycle # 7
4 Phases
Dec 26, 2014
thru
Jan 23, 2015
4th Appearance
Cycle # 8
3 Phases
Jan 29, 2015
thru
Feb 19, 2015
5th Appearance
Cycle # 9
3 Phases
Feb 27, 2015
thru
Mar 20, 2015
Associated Units & Tech
ASSOCIATED UNITS
UNIT
CLASS
INTRODUCTION
DATE
Marauder
Mech Mercenary
Operation: Iron March
Jul 24, 2014
Elite Marauder
Mech Mercenary
Operation: Iron March
Jul 24, 2014
Wrecker
Mech Mercenary
Operation: Iron March
Jul 24, 2014
Elite Wrecker
Mech Mercenary
Operation: Iron March
Jul 24, 2014
Striker
Mech Mercenary
Operation: Iron March
Jul 24, 2014
EliteStriker
Mech Mercenary
Operation: Iron March
Jul 24, 2014
Elite Widowmaker Prime
Vehicle
Warriors of the Flame
Oct 31, 2014
Oni
Aircraft
Operation: Dragon's Oath
Nov 20, 2014
Oni Mk. II
Aircraft
Operation: Dragon's Oath
Nov 20, 2014
Warden
Vehicle
Operation: Inferno
Dec 18, 2014
Torch
Vehicle
Operation: Inferno
Dec 18, 2014
Guardian
Vehicle
Operation: Inferno
Dec 18, 2014
Scorcher
Vehicle
Operation: Inferno
Dec 18, 2014
Javelin
Vehicle
Operation: Afterburn
Jan 18, 2015
Hover Tank Commander
Vehicle
Operation: Afterburn
Jan 18, 2015
Ronin
Vehicle
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
ASSOCIATED TECH
ITEM
CLASS
INTRODUCTION
DATE
Heat Shielding
Limited Tech
Operation: Dragon's Oath
Nov 20, 2014
Corrosive Trail
Limited Tech
Operation: Inferno
Nov 20, 2014
Alloyed Treads
Limited Tech
Operation: Afterburn
Jan 18, 2015
Beveled Armor
Limited Tech
Operation: Afterburn
Jan 18, 2015
Shock 'N' Awe
Limited Tech
Operation: Afterburn
Jan 18, 2015
Microwave Turret
Turret
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
Chemical Payload
Limited Tech
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
Extra Powder
Limited Tech
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
Lightweight Armor
Limited Tech
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
Mine-Proof Treads
Limited Tech
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
Momentum Shots
Limited Tech
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
Railgun
Limited Tech
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
Rapid Burst Ammo
Limited Tech
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
Tesla Cannon
Limited Tech
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
Wingman X
Limited Tech
Operation: Scorched Earth
Feb 19, 2015
Powered Skinsuit
Lost Tech
Found In Base Ruins
Jun 27, 2013
ASSOCIATED OTHER
ITEM
CLASS
INTRODUCTION
DATE
Mercenary Camp
Building - Military
Operation: Iron March
Jul 24, 2014
Associated Unique Rogue Bases
Additional Information
The Ryu-Kai have some unique Faction Traits :
Resilience - Defending units and buildings take reduced damage from shells and bullets. - Ref
Anti-Air Damage - Player's air will receive +10% damage. - Ref
Trivia
The Ryu-Kai are strongly associated with Fire and Flame based weapons.
The Ryu-Kai appear to have been around longer than recorded history with Goro Tazaki referring to his faction as the remnants of the Ryu-Kai . - Ref
Firsts & Records
War Commander First :
First Rogue Faction to introduce Mechanized Mercenaries - The Ryu-Kai
First Rogue Faction to have Faction Specific Traits - The Ryu-Kai
First Rogue Faction be introduced as an ally - The Ryu-Kai ( Operation: Iron March )
First Rogue Faction to be antagonist in 4 straight Special Events - The Ryu-Kai
Quotes
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“ Ryu-Kai bases are now less susceptible to damage from bullets and shells. Deploy your fire, Ion, corrosion, and energy weapons and take back the World Map. God speed, Commander! ” — Bullet Proof ( Game Update : Oct 30, 2014 ) [src]
“ A mysterious leader and his army of mechs have stepped in to aid you fight against the M.A.Y.H.E.M. Faction. These mercenaries could provide the push you need to end Odin's reign once and for all. Operation: Iron March being 7/24! ” — Operation: Iron March Message #2 [src]
“ The power of Mech Mercenaries can no longer be denied. Mysterious figure Goro Tazaki has emerged as the leader of the mechanical army - alluding to his unstoppable faction as the remnants of the Ryu-Kai. Don't forget, Commander - keep your allies close, but your enemies closer. ” — Operation: Iron Lord Message #1 [src]
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Faction Traits Anti-Air Damage
Game Update : Oct 30, 2014 Faction Traits Introduction
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