Thunder Guard

Thunder Guard were the Elite guardians of Ryoko Owari Toshi. The Dragon's Gate housed their headquarters. City of Lies: Location Guide, p. 52 They were most commonly known as 'Red Plumes' City of Lies: Player's Guide, p. 12 for handsome dyed plumed helmets. City of Lies: Player's Guide, p. 21
== Duty ==
The Guard enforced the governor's law, defended the city from invasion, checked incoming barges, boats and wagons for contraband, checked travel papers, and generally ensure civic peace. City of Lies: Player's Guide, p. 22 Thunder Guard put out fires in the Noble Quarter, City of Lies: Player's Guide, p. 7 and they used to be enemies of the kajinin, the other firemen of the city. Wrath of the God-Beast, Part 1, by Shawn Carman
== Organization ==
They frequently were commanded by a single samurai who reported solely to the governor. Thunder Guard membership was highly valued by local samurai, but from outside they had a reputation as corrupt bullies. Way of the Thief, p. 72
=== Categories ===
* Lightning Squad - Elite unit
* Samurai Squad - Elite unit
* Koshiki - Officers
* Kaisatsukan: they were the bulk of the guards, mildly corruptible in minor ilegal acts as tax evasion, but unwilling to cover up a murder. City of Lies: GM's Guide, p. 4
=== Known Techniques and Feats ===
* Brothers in Arms
* The Governor's Hand
* Strength of Will
* Thunder's Strike
== Conflicts ==
=== Opium War ===
During the Opium War in 1122 the Thunder Guard were involved in the side of the Shosuro cartel, which its leader, Shosuro Hyobu, was the city's governor. City of Lies: GM's Guide, p. 83
=== Destroyer War ===
In 1172 the Thunder Guard and the kajinin worked together to evacuate the city. The God Beast of Kali-Ma was approaching and it was not clear if the assembled rokugani armies could stop it. 
== Known Commanders ==
* Shosuro Jocho
== See also ==
* Thunder Guard/Meta
Category:Scorpion Military Units
Category:Scorpion Clan Schools