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| image          = [[File:2nd Arkab Legion (DCMS) logo 3039.svg|150px|Insignia of the 2nd Arkab Legion, ca. 3039]]
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| Designation    = Second Arkab Legion
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| nickname = "Defenders of the Faithful"
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| formed        = early [[2500]]s
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| parent formation = [[Arkab Legion]]
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| year    = 3145
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| Nickname      = Defenders of the Faithful
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| unitname = Second Arkab Legion
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| Affiliation    = [[Draconis Combine]]
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The '''Second Arkab Legion''' was originally a planetary militia regiment that the Draconis Combine failed to conquer. When Arkab joined the Combine as an ally rather than a subject, the Arkab Legions were integrated into the DCMS command structure, but had to purchase and maintain their own equipment.
 
The '''Second Arkab Legion''' was originally a planetary militia regiment that the Draconis Combine failed to conquer. When Arkab joined the Combine as an ally rather than a subject, the Arkab Legions were integrated into the DCMS command structure, but had to purchase and maintain their own equipment.
  
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The equipment they purchased from the Procurement Department were typically older models, but were still serviceable. To keep an eye on these troops who consider the Dragon an ally rather than a master, the [[ISF]] attached a Regimental Liaison Team to each Arkab Legion. In 2765 the Second was stationed on [[Jeju]].<ref name="FR2765:DCp9">''Field Report 2765: Draconis Combine'', p. 9, "Arkab Legions"</ref>  
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The equipment they purchased from the Procurement Department were typically older models, but were still serviceable. To keep an eye on these troops who consider the Dragon an ally rather than a master, the [[ISF]] attached a Regimental Liaison Team to each Arkab Legion. In 2765 the Second was stationed on [[Jeju]].<ref name="FR2765:DCp9">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 9: "Arkab Legions"</ref>
  
 
=== Third Succession War ===
 
=== Third Succession War ===
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In [[3025]]the unit was stationed on [[Tannil]].<ref name=HKDCp135/>
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In [[3025]] the unit was stationed on [[Tannil]].<ref name=HKDCp135/>
  
 
=== Fourth Succession War ===
 
=== Fourth Succession War ===
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=== War of 3039 ===
 
=== War of 3039 ===
 
==== Fellanin II ====
 
==== Fellanin II ====
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Fellanin II was successfully conquered by two of the [[Eridani Light Horse]] regiments, forcing the [[4th Proserpina Hussars]] to engage in guerilla actions. The AFFS sent word for the ELH to move on to their next target, and one regiment left the world while one remained behind. The Second Arkab Legion was assigned to reinforce the Proserpina Hussars regiment. When the Legion arrived, they pinned the ELH forces in their defensive positions while the Hussars struck them. The DCMS troops eventually forced the mercenaries out of their base and into a chase. The Legion and Hussars captured nearly three companies of the Light Horse, and the other two battalions left the world before they could rescue their comrades.<ref name="H:Wo3039p89+">''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 89-90, "Fellanin II (August-September)"</ref><ref name="TRO:3039p295">''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 295, "TDR-5S Thunderbolt - Notable MechWarriors"</ref>
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Fellanin II was successfully conquered by two of the [[Eridani Light Horse]] regiments, forcing the [[4th Proserpina Hussars]] to engage in guerrilla actions. The AFFS sent word for the ELH to move on to their next target, and one regiment left the world while one remained behind. The Second Arkab Legion was assigned to reinforce the Proserpina Hussars regiment. When the Legion arrived, they pinned the ELH forces in their defensive positions while the Hussars struck them. The DCMS troops eventually forced the mercenaries out of their base and into a chase. The Legion and Hussars captured nearly three companies of the Light Horse, and the other two battalions left the world before they could rescue their comrades.<ref name="H:Wo3039p89+">''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 89–90: "Fellanin II (August-September)"</ref><ref name="TRO:3039p295">''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 295: "TDR-5S Thunderbolt - Notable MechWarriors"</ref>
  
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=== Ronin Wars ===
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=== Clan Invasion ===
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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 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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=== Clan Invasion ===
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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 (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Trent]].<ref>''Exodus Road'', chs. 7–13 (PDF version)</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]].  While they lost the planet, they inflicted heavy casualties on the Clan and shot Khan Hoyt's 'Mech out from under him.<ref name="FM:DCp101">''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 101, "Second Arkab Legion Unit Profile"</ref>
 
  
 
=== Operation Bulldog ===
 
=== Operation Bulldog ===
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After Operation Bulldog ended, the 2nd Arkab Legion was the first [[DCMS]] unit to serve under the command of [[Clan Nova Cat]]. The 2nd Legion served in the Irece Prefecture as part of [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Alpha Galaxy]] through all of [[3065]].<ref name="FM:Up113">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 113, "Second Arkab Legion"</ref>
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After Operation Bulldog ended, the Second Arkab Legion was the first [[DCMS]] unit to serve under the command of [[Clan Nova Cat]]. The Second Legion served in the Irece Prefecture as part of [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Alpha Galaxy]] through all of [[3065]].<ref name="FM:Up113">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 113: "Second Arkab Legion"</ref>
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=== Dominion War ===
 
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=== Federated Suns Incursion ===
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=== FedCom Civil War era===
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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 ===
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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.
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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.
  
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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.{{cn}}
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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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As of [[3085]] the Second had been posted on [[Arkab]]. There they continue to focus on rebuilding their world and dealing with the aftereffects of the asteroid strike.<ref name="FM:3085p48">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 48, "Second Arkab Legion"</ref>
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As of [[3085]] the Second had been posted on [[Arkab]]. There they continue to focus on rebuilding their world and dealing with the aftereffects of the asteroid strike.<ref name="FM:3085p48">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 48: "Second Arkab Legion"</ref>
  
 
=== Dark Age ===
 
=== Dark Age ===
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In [[3145]] the Second major skirmish 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>
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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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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Arkab Legion'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Arkab Legion'''
 
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| ''[[Brigadier General]]''||[[Cho Sok]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HKDCp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135 "MECH UNIT DEPLOYMENT TABLE (as of 3025) Continued"</ref>
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| ''[[Brigadier General]]''||[[Cho Sok]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HKDCp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135: "Mech Unit Deployment Table (as of 3025) Continued"</ref>
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| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Marissa Groh]]||[[3039]]<ref name="3039p90">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 90</ref>
 
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| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Basis Ojima]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name="20YUp42">''20 Year Update'', p. 42, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name="ORp27">''Objective Raids'', p. 27, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Basis Ojima]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name="20YUp42">''20 Year Update'', p. 42: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name="ORp27">''Objective Raids'', p. 27: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
 
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Sahalli Odessa]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name="FM:DCp101"/><ref name="FM:Up116">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116, "Deployment Table - 3067" </ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Sahalli Odessa]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name="FM:DCp101"/><ref name="FM:Up116">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116: "Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
 
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Cora Schultheiss]]||[[3085]]<ref name="FM:3085p49">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Cora Schultheiss]]||[[3085]]<ref name="FM:3085p49">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Jaffar al Qatari]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p63">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 63, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Jaffar al Qatari]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p63">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 63: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
 
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===Other Officers===
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* ''[[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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In [[3025]] the unit is specialized in fast attacks.<ref name=HKDCp145>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 145 "The Arkab Legions"</ref>
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In [[3025]] the unit is specialized in fast attacks.<ref name=HKDCp145>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 145: "The Arkab Legions"</ref>
  
 
The unit is specialized in several different mobile tactics:
 
The unit is specialized in several different mobile tactics:
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:* 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.
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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
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:* 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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:* sometimes  the retreating unit regroup and devast the chasing enemie piece by piece
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:* Sometimes the retreating unit regroups and devastates the pursuing enemies piece by piece.
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:* should follow the opponent only one sub unit a trap awaits them
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:* Should the opponent follow only one subunit, a trap awaits them.
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:* As a last resort, the retreat can be turned into a tactical withdrawal.
  
 
== Composition History ==
 
== Composition History ==
 
=== 2765 ===
 
=== 2765 ===
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p9">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 9, "Arkab Legions"</ref>
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p9">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 9: "Arkab Legions"</ref>
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:- At this point in time the Legion was supported by an [[aerospace fighter]] wing, three regiments of armor and three infantry regiments, and was stationed on [[Jeju]].<ref name="FR2765p9"/>
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: Note: At this point in time the Legion was supported by an [[aerospace fighter]] wing, three regiments of armor and three infantry regiments, and was stationed on [[Jeju]].<ref name="FR2765p9"/>
  
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=== 2786 ===
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=== 2786–2821 ===
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref>
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref>
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:- At this point in time the Legion was a medium-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Jeju.<ref name="FSWp136"/>
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: Note: At this point in time the Legion was a medium-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Jeju.<ref name="FSWp136"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at below two-thirds of full strength and stationed on [[Cussar]].<ref name="FSWp136"/>
  
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=== 2821 ===
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=== 2830 ===
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136"/>
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'''2nd Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref>
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:- At this point in time the Legion was a medium-weight regiment, operating at below two-thirds of full strength and stationed on [[Cussar]].<ref name="FSWp136"/>
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Arkab]] with an operational readiness of 122 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/>
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=== 2864 ===
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'''2nd Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp96/>
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Arkab]] with an operational readiness of 51 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/>
  
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=== 2830 ===
 
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'''2nd Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp96>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 96 </ref>
 
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Arkab]] with an operational readiness of 122 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp96/>
 
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=== 2864 ===
 
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'''2nd Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp96/>
 
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: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Arkab]] with an operational readiness of 51 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp96/>
 
 
=== 3025 ===
 
=== 3025 ===
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="HK(TDC)p137>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 137, "Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="HK(TDC)p137>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 137: "Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
 
:* CO: ''[[Brigadier General]]'' Li Cho Sok
 
:* CO: ''[[Brigadier General]]'' Li Cho Sok
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:Note: The 2nd Arkab Legion is a medium 'Mech unit<ref name=HKDCp145/>. At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tannil]]. <ref name=HKDCp135> House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.135 </ref>
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:Note: The 2nd Arkab Legion is a medium 'Mech unit.<ref name=HKDCp145/> At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tannil]].<ref name=HKDCp135/>
  
 
=== 3040 ===
 
=== 3040 ===
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="H:Wo3039p139">''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 139, "Deployment Table"</ref>
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p139/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Tannil]].<ref name=HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref>
  
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=== 3050-3054 ===
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=== 3050–3054 ===
 
'''Second Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="20YUp42"/><ref name="ORp27"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="20YUp42"/><ref name="ORp27"/>
 
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Basis Ojima<ref name="20YUp42"/>
 
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Basis Ojima<ref name="20YUp42"/>
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: Note: At this point in time (3050) the unit was stationed on Tannil.<ref name="20YUp42"/>
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: Note: At this point in time (3050) the unit was stationed on Tannil. <ref name="20YUp42"/>
 
  
 
=== 3059 ===
 
=== 3059 ===
 
'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
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* CO/First [[Battalion]]: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Sahalli Odessa
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:* CO/First [[Battalion]]: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Sahalli Odessa
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* XO/Second Battalion: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Achmell Jahared
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::* XO/Second Battalion: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Achmell Jahared
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* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Devon Marshall
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:* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Devon Marshall
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Note: The unit posses 3 lances of light Inner Sphere Omnimechs.
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:Note: The unit possesses 3 lances of light Inner Sphere OmniMechs.
  
 
'''Hard Air''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
 
'''Hard Air''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
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* Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Bapu Kingsley
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:* Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Bapu Kingsley
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Note: The unit is skilled to provide air superiority, reconnaissance and even close air support when necessary.
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:Note: The unit is skilled to provide air superiority, reconnaissance and even close air support when necessary.
  
 
'''Second Arkab Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
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* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Srin Odin
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:* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Srin Odin
  
 
'''Second Arkab Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
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* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Yossif Gadeffey
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:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Yossif Gadeffey
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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 ===
 
'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
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* CO/1st Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Sahalli Odessa
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:* CO/1st Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Sahalli Odessa
  
 
'''Hard Air''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
 
'''Hard Air''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
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* Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Bapu Kingsley
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:* Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Bapu Kingsley
  
 
'''Second Arkab Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
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* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Srin Odin
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:* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Srin Odin
  
 
'''Second Arkab Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
 
'''Second Arkab Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
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* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Emil Balama
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:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Emil Balama
  
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=== 3079 ===
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===3079===
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'''Second Arkab Legion'''
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'''Second Arkab Legion ''' (3 Mixed Regiments/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="frdcms20">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 20</ref>
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:-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 ===
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Cora Schultheiss
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Cora Schultheiss]]
  
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'''Hard Air''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>  
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'''Hard Air''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
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* 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"/>
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* 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"/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ryouichi Motou
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Ryouichi Motou]]
  
 
=== 3145 ===
 
=== 3145 ===
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>  
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Jaffar al Qatari
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:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Jaffar al Qatari
  
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'''Third Camlann Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>  
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'''Third Camlann Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>
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* 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"/>
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* 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"/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Khalil Hasen
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== Notes ==
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==Notes==
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* Rules for the Second Arkab Legion can be found in ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]''.<ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 55</ref>
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== References ==
 
== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]''
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* ''[[Exodus Road]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)| Second Succession War]]'
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* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 19]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Arkab Legion, 02nd]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Arkab Legion, 02nd]]

Latest revision as of 02:18, 2 February 2024

Insignia of the 2nd Arkab Legion, ca. 3039
Second Arkab Legion
Formed early 2500s
Nickname Defenders of the Faithful
Affiliation Draconis Combine
Parent Command Arkab Legion

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

The Second Arkab Legion was originally a planetary militia regiment that the Draconis Combine failed to conquer. When Arkab joined the Combine as an ally rather than a subject, the Arkab Legions were integrated into the DCMS command structure, but had to purchase and maintain their own equipment.

The equipment they purchased from the Procurement Department were typically older models, but were still serviceable. To keep an eye on these troops who consider the Dragon an ally rather than a master, the ISF attached a Regimental Liaison Team to each Arkab Legion. In 2765 the Second was stationed on Jeju.[1]

Third Succession War[edit]

In 3025 the unit was stationed on Tannil.[2]

Fourth Succession War[edit]

The Second Arkab Legion sat out the Fourth Succession War.[citation needed]

War of 3039[edit]

Fellanin II[edit]

Fellanin II was successfully conquered by two of the Eridani Light Horse regiments, forcing the 4th Proserpina Hussars to engage in guerrilla actions. The AFFS sent word for the ELH to move on to their next target, and one regiment left the world while one remained behind. The Second Arkab Legion was assigned to reinforce the Proserpina Hussars regiment. When the Legion arrived, they pinned the ELH forces in their defensive positions while the Hussars struck them. The DCMS troops eventually forced the mercenaries out of their base and into a chase. The Legion and Hussars captured nearly three companies of the Light Horse, and the other two battalions left the world before they could rescue their comrades.[3][4]

Clan Invasion[edit]

The Second managed to keep Star League BattleMechs in working order long after losing the technology to create them, and employed them against the 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'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.[5][6]

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.[7]

Operation Bulldog[edit]

After Operation Bulldog ended, the Second Arkab Legion was the first DCMS unit to serve under the command of Clan Nova Cat. The Second Legion served in the Irece Prefecture as part of Alpha Galaxy through all of 3065.[8]

FedCom Civil War era[edit]

In 3065 the Second was transferred for two years to Clan Nova Cat's Alpha Galaxy, as part of the integration process between the DCMS and Clan Nova Cat touman. The trial exchange was considered a success by both parties.[9][10]

Jihad[edit]

On February 12, 3071 several asteroids struck Arkab.[11] The Second Arkab Legion left their duty station and returned to Algedi to assist in humanitarian relief efforts on the Azami worlds.[12] 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.[13] The DEST teams were deployed to recover DCMS and DCA troops that were taken prisoner by the Arkab Legions when the DCS Siriwan was destroyed after performing an orbital bombardment mission.[14] The Siriwan itself had acted on orders from the Kokuryu-kai rebels.[15]

Republic era[edit]

As of 3085 the Second had been posted on Arkab. There they continue to focus on rebuilding their world and dealing with the aftereffects of the asteroid strike.[16]

Dark Age[edit]

In 3145 the Second fought with the 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.[17]

In 3150 the Second fought the First Drakøns again, this time when the latter raided Camlann. During the fighting Drakøns Star Captain Ivo Forrester took out an Arkab Wendigo and three vehicles with his Rime Otter.[18]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 2nd Arkab Legion
Brigadier General Cho Sok 3025[2]
Tai-sa Marissa Groh 3039[19]
Tai-sa Basis Ojima 3050 - 3054[20][21]
Tai-sa Sahalli Odessa 3059 - 3067[5][22]
Tai-sa Cora Schultheiss 3085[23]
Tai-sa Jaffar al Qatari 3145[24]

Other Officers[edit]

Tactics[edit]

In 3025 the unit is specialized in fast attacks.[26]

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.
  • Another tactic is to attack in full force and when the opponents show strength, the command breaks into smaller subunits and retreats.
  • Sometimes the retreating unit regroups and devastates the pursuing enemies piece by piece.
  • Should the opponent follow only one subunit, a trap awaits them.
  • As a last resort, the retreat can be turned into a tactical withdrawal.

Composition History[edit]

2765[edit]

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[27]

Note: At this point in time the Legion was supported by an aerospace fighter wing, three regiments of armor and three infantry regiments, and was stationed on Jeju.[27]

2786–2821[edit]

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[28]

Note: At this point in time the Legion was a medium-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Jeju.[28] In 2821 the unit was operating at below two-thirds of full strength and stationed on Cussar.[28]

2830[edit]

2nd Arkab Legion (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[29]

Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Arkab with an operational readiness of 122 percent.[29]

2864[edit]

2nd Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[29]

Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Arkab with an operational readiness of 51 percent.[29]

3025[edit]

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[30]

Note: The 2nd Arkab Legion is a medium 'Mech unit.[26] At this point in time the unit was stationed on Tannil.[2]

3040[edit]

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[31]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Tannil.[31]

3050–3054[edit]

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[20][21]

  • CO: Tai-sa Basis Ojima[20]
Note: At this point in time (3050) the unit was stationed on Tannil.[20]

3059[edit]

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[5]

  • XO/Second Battalion: Chu-sa Achmell Jahared
  • Third Battalion: Chu-sa Devon Marshall
Note: The unit possesses 3 lances of light Inner Sphere OmniMechs.

Hard Air (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[5]

  • Wing Commander: Chu-sa Bapu Kingsley
Note: The unit is skilled to provide air superiority, reconnaissance and even close air support when necessary.

Second Arkab Armor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[5]

  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Srin Odin

Second Arkab Infantry (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[5]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Yossif Gadeffey
Note: The unit includes 3 companies of anti-'Mech trained infantry.

3067[edit]

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[22]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Sahalli Odessa

Hard Air (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[22]

  • Wing Commander: Chu-sa Bapu Kingsley

Second Arkab Armor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[22]

  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Srin Odin

Second Arkab Infantry (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[22]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Emil Balama

3079[edit]

Second Arkab Legion (3 Mixed Regiments/Veteran/Questionable)[32]

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.[33] 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.[34]

3085[edit]

Second Arkab Legion (Veteran/Questionable)[23]

Hard Air (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)[23]

Second Arkab Armor (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[23]

Second Arkab Infantry (Veteran/Questionable)[23]

3145[edit]

Second Arkab Legion (Veteran/Reliable)[24]

  • CO: Tai-sa Jaffar al Qatari

Third Camlann Aerospace (Wing/Regular/Reliable)[24]

Second Arkab Armor (Veteran/Questionable)[24]

Seventeenth Camlann Guard (Regular/Reliable)[24]

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 9: "Arkab Legions"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135: "Mech Unit Deployment Table (as of 3025) Continued"
  3. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, pp. 89–90: "Fellanin II (August-September)"
  4. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 295: "TDR-5S Thunderbolt - Notable MechWarriors"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 101: "Second Arkab Legion Unit Profile"
  6. ↑ Invading Clans, p. 68: "Hyner"
  7. ↑ Exodus Road, chs. 7–13 (PDF version)
  8. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 113: "Second Arkab Legion"
  9. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 96
  10. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 113
  11. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 36: "Death from the Heavens"
  12. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 52: "Azami Return Home"
  13. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 75: "The Dragon's Benevolence"
  14. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 74: "Death from the Heavens - Again"
  15. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 53: "Council of Gems"
  16. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 48: "Second Arkab Legion"
  17. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 62: "Second Arkab Legion"
  18. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 19, p. 4: "Star Captain Ivo "The Forester" Forrester"
  19. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 90
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20 Year Update, p. 42: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Objective Raids, p. 27: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 116: "Deployment Table - 3067"
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 63: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"
  25. ↑ First Succession War, p. 160: "SHD-2D/2K Shadow Hawk"
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 145: "The Arkab Legions"
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 9: "Arkab Legions"
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 First Succession War, p. 136: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 Second Succession War, p. 96
  30. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 137: "Deployment Table - 3025"
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139
  32. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 20
  33. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 20: "Irregular Force Status"
  34. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 19: "Arkab Legions"
  35. ↑ Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 55

Bibliography[edit]

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