Hunckback (Sword and Dragon) Shakir
This miniature has been modified to represent the HBK-5P (Hohiro) as of the Battle of Arcturus in 3072. To honor the yakuza who helped the Sabres escape from Luthien, Hohiro covered his ‘Mech with irezumi while en route.
IWM model: Hunchback (Sword and Dragon) Shakir (10-034)
Unit: Sorenson’s SabresThe Sabres use the same scheme of the 5th Sword of Light unit, flat red with no highlights.
Per Staterbook Sword and Dragon, page 32.
After the Combine-Bear war, the Sabres were attached to the Otomo. Wishing to retain the identity and tradition of Sorenson's Sabres, they did not switch to the Otomo scheme, but in a compromise to save face, they have added gold highlights.
Canonized by Hyena on 8/14/07.
Insignia:
The Sabres' insignia is a mushroom-shaped pillar of black smoke on a gray shield behind a yellow-flamed scimitar.
Per Staterbook Sword and Dragon, page 32.
Other references: none
