The Yamato squadron is a fighter unit based on the Yamato-class battleship Yamato. It was formed in February 2199 and joined Yamato on its journey to Iscandar during the Great Garmillas War. It was origianally uinder the command of Lieutenant Junior Grade Saburo Kato until his death in June of 2203.[1][4] By October 2205, it's under the command of Lieutenant Akira Yamamoto, with the callsign Yankee Leader.[3]
History[]
2199: Great Garmillas War[]
Yamato squadron heads for air battle
In February 2199, thirty-six (3 squadrons) of Cosmo Falcons and two Cosmo Zeros were on board the Yamato at the time of her departure.[1][5] The Yamato squadron under the command of Lieutenant Kato saw significant action throughout the Yamato's journey to Iscandar, especially during Operation M2, the Battle of the Rainbow Star Cluster, the Battle of the Imperial Capital, and the Battle of Shambleau.[6][7][8][9]
2202: Journey to Terezart[]
In December 2202, eighteen Cosmo Tiger IIs, one Cosmo Tiger I, one Czvarke and two Cosmo Zeros were aboard the Yamato at the time of her mutiny.[10] The Yamato squadron participated in the Battle of the eleventh planet to protect the Yamato during its evacuation.[11] On March 26, 2203, rookie squadron pilot Jiro Tsurumi, used a Cosmo Tiger II with a warp booster and participated in Liberation of Terezart with the Yamato and the 7th Space Cavalry Regiment. However, Tsurumi was seriously injured during the battle and died after receiving medical treatment.[12][13][14]
2203: Gatlantis War[]
Yamato squadron and space cavalry during the final battle
After the Yamato crashed into the White Comet during the Battle of Saturn in May 2203, all evacuated Yamato pilots were transferred to the cruiser Ginga and the aircraft carrier Antares.[15] In early June 2203, after Yamato successfully returned and received a second refit, all the transferred pilots were returned to Yamato and participated in the final battle where Lieutenant Kato died fighting Chairman Razera.[16][4]
2205: Iscandar Incident[]
The Yamato squadron arrive on Iscandar
In October 2205, Yamato squadron under the command of Lieutenant Yamamoto participated in the 65th Escort Fleet's trip to the Salezar System escorting the Peace Corps. It conducted a combat simulation exercise before joining up with the Escort Corps on training day 1 around the Moon with the Hyuga's squadron, space troop landing exercise with the Space Cavalry 65th Special Task Force on 7 days of training around Saturn's moon, Titan.[3] Yamato squadron fought in the Rescue of Iscandar to protect the Garmillas Immigration Fleet. It was later tasked with diverting the attention of Dezarium's forces in the Battle in the Vorzon System, Immigrant Fleet Rescue Operation, and the Rescue Operation for Leader Desler.[17][18][19]
Composition[]
2199[]
- 36 Cosmo Falcons (2 spares)[20]
- 2 Cosmo Zeros[21]
2202-2203[]
- 36 Cosmo Tiger IIs (2 spares)[22]
- 2 Cosmo Zero[23]
- 1 Cosmo Tiger I[23]
- 1 Czvarke[23]
2205[]
- 18 Cosmo Tiger IIs (2 spares)[24]
- 1 Cosmo Zero[25]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Toward a Sea of Stars"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Clash! Yamato vs. Andromeda"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Yamato, a New Departure!!"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Yamato, Attack the Comet Empire!"
- ↑ Yamato 2199 BD/DVD Volume 4 booklet, p. 5
- ↑ "The Trap on All Sides"
- ↑ "Under a Rainbow Sun"
- ↑ "One Man's War"
- ↑ "Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark"
- ↑ "Clash! Yamato vs. Andromeda"
- ↑ "Battle to the Death – The 11th Planet Rescue Operation"
- ↑ "The Terezart Landing Operation – Crush the Enemy Missile Fleet!"
- ↑ "Zurvival's Fierce Assault - Find Teresa"
- ↑ "O Teresa, Cry for Dessler!"
- ↑ "Heir to the Yamato, Her Name is Ginga"
- ↑ "The Fated Showdown!"
- ↑ "Emergency Order! Yamato, Shoot Iscandar!!"
- ↑ "Immigrant Fleet Rescue Operation. Go Beyond the Dimensional Wall!"
- ↑ "Hello Sasha"
- ↑ Yamato 2199 BD/DVD Volume 4 booklet, p. 5
- ↑ Official Space Battleship Yamato 2199 website ship data
- ↑ Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love Chapter 3 theater pamphlet, p. 12
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Official Space Battleship Yamato 2202 website ship data
- ↑ Official Space Battleship Yamato 2205 website ship data
- ↑ Space Battleship Yamato 2202 Complete Works Vol.1 p.3
Japanese language information[]
ヤマト航空隊 Yamato kōkū-tai