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| Previous Designation =  
 
| Previous Designation =  
 
| Nickname      = Defenders of the Faithful
 
| Nickname      = Defenders of the Faithful
| Affiliation    = [[Draconis Combine]]
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| Affiliation    = Draconis Combine
 
| Parent Command = [[Arkab Legion]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Arkab Legion]]
 
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=== Clan Invasion ===
 
=== Clan Invasion ===
The Second managed to keep Star League BattleMechs in working order long after losing the technology to create them, and employed them against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] on [[Hyner]] when that world was invaded in November [[3051]]. The Azami inflicted heavy casualties on the Clan using hit-and-run tactics in Trent's Glen and shot [[Loremaster]] [[Edmund Hoyt|Edmund Hoyt's]] 'Mech out from under him before being scattered by a determined Jaguar attack. Despite being forced to retreat, over half of the Legion managed to escape Hyner.<ref name="FM:DCp101">''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 101: "Second Arkab Legion Unit Profile"</ref><ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 68: "Hyner"</ref>
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The Second managed to keep Star League BattleMechs in working order long after losing the technology to create them, and employed them against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] on [[Hyner]] when that world was invaded in November [[3051]]. The Azami inflicted heavy casualties on the Clan using hit-and-run tactics in Trent's Glen and shot [[Loremaster]] [[Edmund Hoyt|Edmund Hoyt's]] 'Mech out from under him before being scattered by a determined Jaguar attack. Despite being forced into retreating, over half of the Legion managed to escape Hyner.<ref name="FM:DCp101">''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 101: "Second Arkab Legion Unit Profile"</ref> <ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 68: "Hyner"</ref>
  
A few members of the Second were left behind after the retreat. Dubbing themselves "[[Kat Killer Five]]", they conducted guerrilla attacks on the Smoke Jaguar garrison for over three years with the support of the local population. They were finally brought to bay and destroyed in February [[3055]] thanks to a plan devised by Star Captain [[Trent (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Trent]].<ref>''Exodus Road'', chs. 7–13 (PDF version)</ref>
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A few members of the Second were left behind after the retreat. Dubbing themselves "[[Kat Killer Five]]", they conducted guerrilla attacks on the Smoke Jaguar garrison for over three years with the support of the local population. They were finally brought to bay and destroyed in February [[3055]] thanks to a plan devised by Star Captain [[Trent (Character)|Trent]].<ref>''Exodus Road'', Chapters 7-13 (PDF version)</ref>
  
 
=== Operation Bulldog ===
 
=== Operation Bulldog ===
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=== FedCom Civil War era===
 
=== FedCom Civil War era===
In [[3065]] the Second was transferred for two years to [[Clan Nova Cat|Clan Nova Cat's]] [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Alpha Galaxy]], as part of the integration process between the DCMS and [[Clan Nova Cat Touman|Clan Nova Cat ''touman'']]. The trial exchange was considered a success by both parties.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 96</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 113</ref>
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In [[3065]] the Second was transferred for two years to [[Clan Nova Cat|Clan Nova Cat's]] [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Alpha Galaxy]], as part of the integration process between the DCMS and [[Clan Nova Cat Touman|Clan Nova Cat touman]]. The trial exchange was considered a success by both parties.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 96</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 113</ref>
  
 
=== Jihad ===
 
=== Jihad ===
On February 12, [[3071]] several asteroids struck [[Arkab]].<ref name="JHS:3072p36">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 36: "Death from the Heavens"</ref> The Second Arkab Legion left their duty station and returned to [[Algedi]] to assist in humanitarian relief efforts on the Azami worlds.<ref name="JHS:3072p52">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 52: "Azami Return Home"</ref> The Second only took this action after the Arkab leadership wasn't able to get any help from the [[Draconis Combine]] leadership. ''[[Kanrei]]'' [[Kiyomori Minamoto]] sent several demands and threats to the 2nd Legion and all Arkab leaders, but the Legions refused to leave their homeworlds.
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On February 12, [[3071]] several asteroids struck [[Arkab]].<ref name="JHS:3072p36">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 36: "Death From The Heavens"</ref> The Second Arkab Legion left their duty station and returned to [[Algedi]] to assist in humanitarian relief efforts on the Azami worlds.<ref name="JHS:3072p52">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 52: "Azami Return Home"</ref> The Second only took this action after the Arkab leadership wasn't able to get any help from the [[Draconis Combine]] leadership. ''[[Kanrei]]'' [[Kiyomori Minamoto]] sent several demands and threats to the 2nd Legion and all Arkab leaders, but the Legions refused to leave their homeworlds.
  
In April [[3072]] two battalions of the Second Legion were destroyed on Algedi by [[Davy Crockett]] class tactical nuclear weapons employed by [[DEST]] commandos.<ref name="JHS:3072p75">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 75: "The Dragon's Benevolence"</ref> The DEST teams were deployed to recover DCMS and [[DCA]] troops that were taken prisoner by the Arkab Legions when the [[Kirishima#Named_Vessels|DCS ''Siriwan'']] was destroyed after performing an orbital bombardment mission.<ref name="JHS:3072p74">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 74: "Death from the Heavens - Again"</ref> The ''Siriwan'' itself had acted on orders from the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' rebels.<ref name="JHS:3072p53">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 53: "Council of Gems"</ref>
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In April [[3072]] two battalions of the Second Legion were destroyed on Algedi by [[Davy Crockett]] class tactical nuclear weapons employed by [[DEST]] commandos.<ref name="JHS:3072p75">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 75: "The Dragon's Benevolence"</ref> The DEST teams were deployed to recover DCMS and [[DCA]] troops that were taken prisoner by the Arkab Legions when the [[Kirishima#Named_Vessels|DCS ''Siriwan'']] was destroyed after performing an orbital bombardment mission.<ref name="JHS:3072p74">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 74: "Death From The Heavens - Again"</ref> The ''Siriwan'' itself had acted on orders from the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' rebels.<ref name="JHS:3072p53">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 53: "Council of Gems"</ref>
  
 
=== Republic era ===
 
=== Republic era ===
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=== Dark Age ===
 
=== Dark Age ===
In [[3145]] the Second fought with the [[1st Drakøns (Rasalhague Dominion)|First Drakøn Cluster]] on [[Orestes]]. What was intended as a routine raid turned into a major engagement as the Drakøns sought revenge for the loss of [[Port Moseby]]. Despite this, the Drakøns took heavier losses than the Second as they departed.<ref name="FM:3145p62">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 62: "Second Arkab Legion"</ref>
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In [[3145]] the Second fought with the [[1st Drakøns (Rasalhague Dominion)|First Drakøn Cluster]] on [[Orestes]]. What was intended as a routine raid turned into a major engagement as the Drakøns sought revenge for the loss of [[Port Moseby]]. Despite this the Drakøns took heavier losses than the Second as they departed.<ref name="FM:3145p62">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 62: "Second Arkab Legion"</ref>
  
In [[3150]] the Second fought the First Drakøns again, this time when the latter raided [[Camlann (DC)|Camlann]]. During the fighting Drakøns Star Captain Ivo Forrester took out an Arkab ''[[Wendigo]]'' and three vehicles with his ''[[Rime Otter]]''.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 19'', p. 4: "Star Captain Ivo "The Forester" Forrester"</ref>
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In [[3150]] the Second fought the First Drakøns again, this time when the latter raided [[Camlann (DC)|Camlann]]. During the fighting Drakøns Star Captain Ivo Forrester took out an Arkab ''[[Wendigo]]'' and three vehicles with his ''[[Rime Otter]]''.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 19'', p. 4: "Star Captain Ivo 'the Forester' Forrester"</ref>
  
 
== Officers ==
 
== Officers ==
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===Other Officers===
 
* ''[[Chu-i]]'' [[Karina Ayeed]], ace [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] during the [[First Succession War]].<ref name=FSWp160>''First Succession War'', p. 160: "SHD-2D/2K Shadow Hawk"</ref>
 
  
 
== Tactics ==
 
== Tactics ==
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The unit is specialized in several different mobile tactics:
 
The unit is specialized in several different mobile tactics:
:* All members use the terrain for hidden relocation and prefer landscapes with several possible exits when necessary.
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:* all members use the terrain for hidden relocation and prefer landscapes with several possible exits when necessary
:* Another tactic is to attack in full force and when the opponents show strength, the command breaks into smaller subunits and retreats.
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:* another tactic is to attack in full force and when the opponent show strength the command break into smaller sub units and retreat
:* Sometimes the retreating unit regroups and devastates the pursuing enemies piece by piece.
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:* sometimes the retreating unit regroup and devast the chasing enemie piece by piece
:* Should the opponent follow only one subunit, a trap awaits them.
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:* should follow the opponent only one sub unit a trap awaits them
:* As a last resort, the retreat can be turned into a tactical withdrawal.
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:* as an last result the retreat could turned into an tactical withdrawal
  
 
== Composition History ==
 
== Composition History ==
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'''Second Arkab Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
 
:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Yossif Gadeffey
 
:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Yossif Gadeffey
:Note: The unit includes 3 companies of anti-'Mech trained infantry.
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:Note: The unit includes 3 companies of anti-Mech trained infantry.
  
 
=== 3067 ===
 
=== 3067 ===
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===3079===
 
===3079===
 
'''Second Arkab Legion ''' (3 Mixed Regiments/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="frdcms20">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 20</ref>
 
'''Second Arkab Legion ''' (3 Mixed Regiments/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="frdcms20">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 20</ref>
: Note: On paper, the Second was composed of three battalions of mixed unit types; the Second was actually operating at roughly 55% of its nominal strength from its home base on Algedi, although 40% of the unit's equipment featured upgraded technology and the Legion was considered to be a veteran unit.<ref name="FR:DCMSp20">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 20: "Irregular Force Status"</ref> In common with the other Arkab Legions at the time, the 2nd operated as a combined-arms unit; only a third of the Legion's full strength consisted of [['Mech]] forces, while the remainder was comprised of conventional and infantry forces.<ref name="FR:DCMSp19">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 19: "Arkab Legions"</ref>
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: Note: On paper, the Second was composed of three battalions of mixed unit types; the Second was actually operating at roughly 55% of its nominal strength from its' home base on Algedi, although 40% of the unit's equipment featured upgraded technology and the Legion was considered to be a veteran unit.<ref name="FR:DCMSp20">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 20: "Irregular Force Status"</ref> In common with the other Arkab Legions at the time, the 2nd operated as a combined-arms unit; only a third of the Legion's full strength consisted of [['Mech]] forces, while the remainder was comprised of conventional and infantry forces.<ref name="FR:DCMSp19">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 19: "Arkab Legions"</ref>
  
 
=== 3085 ===
 
=== 3085 ===
 
'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Cora Schultheiss]]
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Cora Schultheiss
  
 
'''Hard Air''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
 
'''Hard Air''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
:* CO: ''Cho-sa'' [[Sho Inoue]]
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:* CO: ''Cho-sa'' Sho Inoue
  
 
'''Second Arkab Armor''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Armor''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
:* CO: ''Chu-sa'' [[Scott Pettersson]]
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:* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Scott Pettersson
  
 
'''Second Arkab Infantry''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Infantry''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Ryouichi Motou]]
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ryouichi Motou
  
 
=== 3145 ===
 
=== 3145 ===
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'''Third Camlann Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>
 
'''Third Camlann Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>
:* CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' [[Uthman Aly]]
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:* CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Uthman Aly
  
 
'''Second Arkab Armor''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Armor''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>
:* CO: ''Chu-sa'' [[Akil Mady]]
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:* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Akil Mady
  
 
'''Seventeenth Camlann Guard''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>
 
'''Seventeenth Camlann Guard''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Khalil Hasen]]
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Khalil Hasen
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==Notes==
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== Rules ==
* Rules for the Second Arkab Legion can be found in ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]''.<ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 55</ref>
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In Alpha Strike, the Second Arkab may not employ assault (Size 4) 'Mechs. Twenty percent of their 'Mechs are heavy class (Size 3) units, with the remaining eighty percent are split equally between light (Size 1) and medium (Size 2). They may use the Off-map movement, Overrun Combat, Hit and run, and Fast Withdrawal Special Command Abilities. They may select Units from the Kurita Special list for 1FP. All aerospace units must be medium. All infantry and vehicle units must be light or medium.<ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 55</ref>
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== References ==
 
== References ==

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