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== History ==
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=== Formation ===
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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.
  
==History==
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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>
===Formation===
 
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]].<ref>''Field Report 2765: Draconis Combine'', p. 9</ref>
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=== Fourth Succession War ===
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The Second Arkab Legion sat out the [[Fourth Succession War]].{{cn}}
  
===Fourth Succession War===
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=== War of 3039 ===
The Second Arkab Legion sat out the [[Fourth Succession War]].
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==== 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>
  
===War of 3039===
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=== Ronin Wars ===
====Fellanin II====
 
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>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 89-90 </ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 295</ref>
 
 
 
===Ronin Wars===
 
 
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===Clan Invasion===
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=== 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]].  While they lost the planet, they inflicted heavy casualties on the Clan and shot Khan Hoyt's 'Mech out from under him.<ref name=FMDC101>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 101, "2nd Arkab Legion Unit Profile"</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===
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=== Operation Bulldog ===
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>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 113, "2nd Arkab Legion"</ref>
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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>
  
===Dominion War===
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=== Dominion War ===
 
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===Federated Suns Incursion===
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=== Federated Suns Incursion ===
 
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===Jihad===
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=== Jihad ===
On February 12, [[3071]] several asteroids struck [[Arkab]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 36</ref> The 2nd Arkab Legion left their duty station and returned to [[Algedi]] to assist in humanitarian relief efforts on the Azami worlds.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 52</ref> The 2nd 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 2nd Legion were destroyed on Algedi by Davy Crockett class tactical nuclear weapons employed by [[DEST]] commandos.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 75</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>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 74</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.{{cn}}
  
===Republic era===
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=== Republic era ===
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>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 48</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===
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=== Dark Age ===
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.
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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>
 
   
 
   
==Officers==
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== Officers ==
As of [[3050]] to [[3054]], the commanding officer was ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Basis Ojima.<ref name=20Yp42>''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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As of [[3050]] to [[3054]], the commanding officer was ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Basis Ojima.<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>
  
As of [[3059]], the unit was commanded by ''Tai-sa'' [[Sahalli Odessa]], he was still in command in [[3067]].<ref name=FMDC101/><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116, "Deployment Table - 3067" </ref>
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As of [[3059]], the unit was commanded by ''Tai-sa'' [[Sahalli Odessa]], he was still in command in [[3067]].<ref name="FM:DCp101"/><ref name="FM:Up116">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116, "Deployment Table - 3067" </ref>
  
In [[3085]] the commanding officer is ''Tai-sa'' Cora Schultheiss.<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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In [[3085]] the commanding officer is ''Tai-sa'' Cora Schultheiss.<ref name="FM:3085p49">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
  
As of [[3145]] the commanding officer was ''Tai-sa'' Jaffar al Qatari.<ref name=FM3145p63>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 63, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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As of [[3145]] the commanding officer was ''Tai-sa'' Jaffar al Qatari.<ref name="FM:3145p63">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 63, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
  
==Tactics==
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== Tactics ==
 
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
 
:* all members use the terrain for hidden relocation and prefer landscapes with several possible exits when necessary
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:* as an last result the retreat could turned into an tactical withdrawal
 
:* as an last result the retreat could turned into an tactical withdrawal
  
==Composition History==
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== Composition History ==
===3025===
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=== 3025 ===
''' 2nd Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HBHSp137>''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
  
===3040===
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=== 3040 ===
''' 2nd Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 139 </ref>
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="H:Wo3039p139">''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 139, "Deployment Table"</ref>
  
===3050-3054===
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=== 3050-3054 ===
'''2nd Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp42/><ref name=ORp27/>
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="20YUp42"/><ref name="ORp27"/>
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Basis Ojima
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Basis Ojima
  
===3059===
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=== 3059 ===
'''2nd Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC101/>
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Sahalli Odessa
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* CO/First [[Battalion]]: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Sahalli Odessa
* XO/2nd Battalion: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Achmell Jahared
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* XO/Second Battalion: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Achmell Jahared
* 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Devon Marshall
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* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Devon Marshall
 
Note: The unit posses 3 lances of light Inner Sphere Omnimechs.
 
Note: The unit posses 3 lances of light Inner Sphere Omnimechs.
  
'''Hard Air''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC101/>
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'''Hard Air''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
 
* Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Bapu Kingsley
 
* Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Bapu Kingsley
 
Note: The unit is skilled to provide air superiority, reconnaissance and even close air support when necessary.
 
Note: The unit is skilled to provide air superiority, reconnaissance and even close air support when necessary.
  
'''2nd Arkab Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC101/>
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'''Second Arkab Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:DCp101"/>
 
* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Srin Odin
 
* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Srin Odin
  
'''2nd Arkab Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC101/>
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'''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.
 
Note: The unit includes 3 companies of anti-Mech trained infantry.
  
===3067===
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=== 3067 ===
'''2nd Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
 
* CO/1st Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Sahalli Odessa
 
* CO/1st Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Sahalli Odessa
  
'''Hard Air''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
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'''Hard Air''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
 
* Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Bapu Kingsley
 
* Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Bapu Kingsley
  
'''2nd Arkab Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
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'''Second Arkab Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
 
* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Srin Odin
 
* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Srin Odin
  
'''2nd Arkab Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
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'''Second Arkab Infantry''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up116"/>
 
* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Emil Balama
 
* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Emil Balama
  
===3079===
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=== 3079 ===
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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'''Second Arkab Legion'''
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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>
  
===3085===
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=== 3085 ===
'''2nd Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>   
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>   
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Cora Schultheiss
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Cora Schultheiss
  
'''Hard Air''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>  
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'''Hard Air''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>  
 
* CO: ''Cho-sa'' Sho Inoue
 
* CO: ''Cho-sa'' Sho Inoue
  
'''2nd Arkab Armor''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
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'''Second Arkab Armor''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
 
* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Scott Pettersson
 
* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Scott Pettersson
  
'''2nd Arkab Infantry''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
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'''Second Arkab Infantry''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3085p49"/>
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ryouichi Motou
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ryouichi Motou
  
===3145===
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=== 3145 ===
'''2nd Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p63/>   
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'''Second Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>   
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Jaffar al Qatari
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Jaffar al Qatari
  
'''3rd Camlann Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p63/>  
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'''Third Camlann Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>  
 
* CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Uthman Aly
 
* CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Uthman Aly
  
'''2nd Arkab Armor''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3145p63/>
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'''Second Arkab Armor''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>
 
* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Akil Mady
 
* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Akil Mady
  
'''17th Camlann Guard''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p63/>
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'''Seventeenth Camlann Guard''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p63"/>
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Khalil Hasen
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Khalil Hasen
  
==Notes==
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== Notes ==
 
<div class="gamerules">
 
<div class="gamerules">
  
==Rules==
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== Rules ==
  
 
</div>
 
</div>
==References==
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== References ==
 
<references />
 
<references />
  
==Bibliography==
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== Bibliography ==
*''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
*''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
*''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
*''[[Field Report 2765: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: Draconis Combine]]''
*''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]''
*''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
*''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
  
 
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Arkab Legion, 02nd]]

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History

Formation

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]

Fourth Succession War

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

War of 3039

Fellanin II

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.[2][3]

Ronin Wars


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 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.[4]

Operation Bulldog

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 through all of 3065.[5]

Dominion War


Federated Suns Incursion


Jihad

On February 12, 3071 several asteroids struck Arkab.[6] The Second Arkab Legion left their duty station and returned to Algedi to assist in humanitarian relief efforts on the Azami worlds.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9] The Siriwan itself had acted on orders from the Kokuryu-kai rebels.[citation needed]

Republic era

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.[10]

Dark Age

In 3145 the Second major skirmish 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.[11]

Officers

As of 3050 to 3054, the commanding officer was Tai-sa Basis Ojima.[12][13]

As of 3059, the unit was commanded by Tai-sa Sahalli Odessa, he was still in command in 3067.[4][14]

In 3085 the commanding officer is Tai-sa Cora Schultheiss.[15]

As of 3145 the commanding officer was Tai-sa Jaffar al Qatari.[16]

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
  • 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 regroup and devast the chasing enemie piece by piece
  • should follow the opponent only one sub unit a trap awaits them
  • as an last result the retreat could turned into an tactical withdrawal

Composition History

3025

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[17]

3040

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[18]

3050-3054

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[12][13]

  • CO: Tai-sa Basis Ojima

3059

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[4]

  • CO/First Battalion: Tai-sa Sahalli Odessa
  • XO/Second Battalion: Chu-sa Achmell Jahared
  • Third Battalion: Chu-sa Devon Marshall

Note: The unit posses 3 lances of light Inner Sphere Omnimechs.

Hard Air (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[4]

  • 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)[4]

  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Srin Odin

Second Arkab Infantry (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[4]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Yossif Gadeffey

Note: The unit includes 3 companies of anti-Mech trained infantry.

3067

Second Arkab Legion (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[14]

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

Hard Air (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[14]

  • Wing Commander: Chu-sa Bapu Kingsley

Second Arkab Armor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[14]

  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Srin Odin

Second Arkab Infantry (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[14]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Emil Balama

3079

Second Arkab Legion

-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.[19] 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.[20]

3085

Second Arkab Legion (Veteran/Questionable)[15]

  • CO: Tai-sa Cora Schultheiss

Hard Air (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)[15]

  • CO: Cho-sa Sho Inoue

Second Arkab Armor (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[15]

  • CO: Chu-sa Scott Pettersson

Second Arkab Infantry (Veteran/Questionable)[15]

  • CO: Tai-sa Ryouichi Motou

3145

Second Arkab Legion (Veteran/Reliable)[16]

  • CO: Tai-sa Jaffar al Qatari

Third Camlann Aerospace (Wing/Regular/Reliable)[16]

Second Arkab Armor (Veteran/Questionable)[16]

  • CO: Chu-sa Akil Mady

Seventeenth Camlann Guard (Regular/Reliable)[16]

  • CO: Tai-sa Khalil Hasen

Notes

Rules

References

  1. Field Report 2765: Draconis Combine, p. 9, "Arkab Legions"
  2. Historical: War of 3039, pp. 89-90, "Fellanin II (August-September)"
  3. Technical Readout: 3039, p. 295, "TDR-5S Thunderbolt - Notable MechWarriors"
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 101, "Second Arkab Legion Unit Profile"
  5. Field Manual: Updates, p. 113, "Second Arkab Legion"
  6. Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 36, "Death From The Heavens"
  7. Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 52, "Azami Return Home"
  8. Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 75, "The Dragon's Benevolence"
  9. Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 74, "Death From The Heavens - Again"
  10. Field Manual: 3085, p. 48, "Second Arkab Legion"
  11. Field Manual: 3145, p. 62, "Second Arkab Legion"
  12. 12.0 12.1 20 Year Update, p. 42, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"
  13. 13.0 13.1 Objective Raids, p. 27, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 116, "Deployment Table - 3067"
  15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 63, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"
  17. House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 137, "Deployment Table - 3025"
  18. Historical: War of 3039 , p. 139, "Deployment Table"
  19. Field Report: DCMS, p. 20, "Irregular Force Status"
  20. Field Report: DCMS, p. 19, "Arkab Legions"

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