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| image         = [[File:Genyosha -Brigade logo.png|150px|Brigade Insignia of the Genyosha]]
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| Designation    = Second Genyosha
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| image   = [[File:Genyosha.png]]
| formed        =
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| nickname = Lord Theodore's Vanguard<ref name=FMDC78>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 78, "2nd Genyosha Unit Profile"</ref>
| Disbanded      =
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| parent formation = [[Genyosha]]
| Previous Designation =
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| formed  = unknown
| Nickname      = Lord Theodore's Vanguard<ref name=FMDC78>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 78: "2nd Genyosha Unit Profile"</ref>
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| year    = 3145
| Affiliation    = [[Draconis Combine]]
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| unitname = 2nd Genyosha
| Parent Command = [[Genyosha]]
 
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==History==
 
==History==
===Formation and the Ronin War===
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===Formation===
The Second Genyosha was formed in the aftermath of the [[Fourth Succession War]] and by the time of the [[Ronin War]] was fully active. In June [[3034]] the Second Genyosha arrived on [[Engadin]] under radio silence on DropShips provided by a "concerned businessman." The first inkling the [[9th Rasalhague Regulars]] had that they were under attack was the arrival of several artillery strikes that leveled their barracks building. A series of coordinated air strikes destroyed the 9th Regular's command center, leaving the individual units of the Regulars unable to coordinate their defense. The Second Genyosha-still operating under radio silence-found and destroyed every ''ronin'' 'Mech. A week after they landed, the Second Genyosha had liberated a [[ComStar]] facility and destroyed the 9th Rasalhague Regulars. As soon as the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]'s [[2nd Freemen]] arrived to garrison Engadin, the Second Genyosha left the world.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 111</ref><ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 48</ref>
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===Fourth Succession War===
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The Second Genyosha hadn't been formed in time to participate in the [[Fourth Succession War]].
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===Ronin Wars===
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In June [[3034]] the Second Genyosha arrived on [[Engadin]] under radio silence on DropShips provided by a "concerned businessman." The first inkling the [[9th Rasalhague Regulars]] had that they were under attack was the arrival of several artillery strikes that leveled their barracks building. A series of coordinated air strikes destroyed the 9th Regular's command center, leaving the individual units of the Regulars unable to coordinate their defense. The Second Genyosha-still operating under radio silence-found and destroyed every ''ronin'' 'Mech. A week after they landed, the Second Genyosha had liberated a [[ComStar]] facility and destroyed the 9th Rasalhague Regulars. As soon as the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]'s [[2nd Freemen]] arrived to garrison Engadin, the Second Genyosha left the world.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 111</ref>
  
 
===War of 3039===
 
===War of 3039===
During the [[War of 3039]], the Second Genyosha fought alongside their brethren in the [[1st Genyosha|First Genyosha]] to liberate [[Nashira]]. The Second was responsible for analyzing the communications traffic between the [[Federated Suns]] forces on the world and identifying the location of their command staffs.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 83</ref> The Second used this intelligence to stage an "Avalanche Drop" on the positions of the [[1st FedCom RCT]], driving the FedCom unit out of their positions at the capital spaceport.<ref name="hw3984">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 84</ref> After holding the spaceport for two weeks before retreating due to the arrival of FedCom reinforcements. The Genyosha continued to control the tempo of the conflict, with the Genyosha seizing one refinery after another. When the FedCom troops recaptured the refinery and moved on to the next one, the Genyosha (backed up by local freedom fighters) would recapture the refinery the FedCom had just taken.<ref name="hw3984"/> These efforts kept the Federated Commonwealth troops running back and forth on the planet's surface, exhausting them.
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During the [[War of 3039]], the Second Genyosha fought alongside their brethren in the [[1st Genyosha|First Genyosha]] to liberate [[Nashira]]. The Second was responsible for analyzing the communications traffic between the [[Federated Suns]] forces on the world and identifying the location of their command staffs.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 83</ref> The Second used this intelligence to stage an "Avalanche Drop" on the positions of the [[1st FedCom RCT]], driving the FedCom unit out of their positions at the capital spaceport.<ref name="hw3984">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 84</ref> After holding the spaceport for two weeks before retreating due to the arrival of FedCom reinforcements. The Genyosha continued to control the tempo of the conflict, with the Genyosha seizing one refinery after another. When the FedCom troops re-captured the refinery and moved on to the next one, the Genyosha (backed up by local freedom fighters) would re-capture the refinery the FedCom had just taken.<ref name="hw3984"/> These efforts kept the Federated Commonwealth troops running back and forth on the planet's surface, exhausting them.
  
One of the militia-backed attacks found the militia using chemical weapons against the First FedCom RCT's troops. The Second Genyosha immediately assaulted the militia positions, capturing or killing every militiaman who was involved; simultaneously, the medical units attached to the Second Genyosha began caring for the FedCom troops who had been affected by the chemical attacks.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 85: "Pandora's Box"</ref>
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One of the militia backed attacks found the militia using chemical weapons against the First FedCom RCT's troops. The Second Genyosha immediately assaulted the militia positions, capturing or killing every militiaman who was involved; Simultaneously the medical units attached to the Second Genyosha began caring for the FedCom troops who had been affected by the chemical attacks.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 85, "Pandora's Box"</ref>
  
 
===Clan Invasion===
 
===Clan Invasion===
The unit was stationed on world of [[Moore]] in the [[Dieron Military District]] as of [[3050]].<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 40: "Deployment tables".</ref>
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The unit was stationed on world of [[Moore]] in the [[Dieron Military District]] as of [[3050]].<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 40, "Deployment tables".</ref>
  
The Second Genyosha was assigned to defend [[Luthien]] during the invasion. Elements of the Second were used to raid the rear areas of the [[32nd Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|32nd Jaguar Regulars]]. This raid was successful.<ref>''Luthien'', p. 53</ref>
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The Second Genyosha was assigned to defend [[Luthien]] during the invasion. Elements of the Second were used to raid the rear areas of the [[32nd Jaguar Regulars (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|32nd Jaguar Regulars]]. This raid was successful.<ref>''Luthien (scenario pack)'', p. 53</ref>
  
 
Only one battalion remained of the regiment following the [[Clan Invasion]].  The unit was removed from active duty to rebuild and retrain to elite status.  The unit followed a unique strategy for rebuilding: They took troops from other veteran and elite units to form one battalion, and the third battalion was drawn from academy students who replaced their last year of studies with active duty training with the 2nd. The 2nd returned to active duty in [[3057]].<ref name=FMDC78/>
 
Only one battalion remained of the regiment following the [[Clan Invasion]].  The unit was removed from active duty to rebuild and retrain to elite status.  The unit followed a unique strategy for rebuilding: They took troops from other veteran and elite units to form one battalion, and the third battalion was drawn from academy students who replaced their last year of studies with active duty training with the 2nd. The 2nd returned to active duty in [[3057]].<ref name=FMDC78/>
  
 
===Operation Bulldog===
 
===Operation Bulldog===
Under the command of [[Kai Allard-Liao]] for the first wave of [[Operation Bulldog]], the Second Genyosha attacked [[Tarazed]] alongside the [[1st St. Ives Lancers]] and the [[3rd Donegal Guards]] RCT.<ref name="fmu110">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 110: "2nd Genyosha"</ref> The [[SLDF]] forces received ''[[safcon]]'' from the defending [[7th Jaguar Dragoons (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|7th Jaguar Dragoons]], and promptly destroyed the Dragoons in the Krycheck Mountain range.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 15</ref> They then functioned as the garrison for Tarazed for the rest of Operation Bulldog.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 10</ref>
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Under the command of [[Kai Allard-Liao]] for the first wave of [[Operation Bulldog]], the Second Genyosha attacked [[Tarazed]] alongside the [[1st St. Ives Lancers]] and the [[3rd Donegal Guards]] RCT. <ref name="fmu110">''Field Manual: Update'', p. 110, "2nd Genyosha"</ref> The [[SLDF]] forces received ''[[safcon]]'' from the defending [[7th Jaguar Dragoons (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|7th Jaguar Dragoons]], and promptly destroyed the Dragoons in the Krycheck Mountain range.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 15</ref> They then functioned as the garrison for Tarazed for the rest of Operation Bulldog. <ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 10</ref>
  
 
===Dominion War===
 
===Dominion War===
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===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
In [[3067]] the Second Genyosha were stationed on [[Benjamin]].<ref name="fmu116">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116: "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref> They redeployed to [[Irurzun]] in [[3068]], just in time for the [[Black Dragon Society]] to launch a coup. The Second was briefly put out of action by a strike from Black Dragon-sponsored militia units, but after a six-month guerrilla campaign the Second returned the world to the Dragon's embrace.<ref name="frdcms12">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 12</ref> After that they fought against the [[Federated Suns]] forces that were invading the Combine. Their primary opponent was the [[2nd Davion Guards]] RCT.<ref name=fm85p43>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 43</ref>
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In [[3067]] the Second Genyosha were stationed on [[Benjamin]].<ref name="fmu116">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref> They redeployed to [[Irurzun]] in [[3068]], just in time for the [[Black Dragon Society]] to launch a coup. The Second was briefly put out of action by a strike from Black Dragon-sponsored militia units, but after a six month long guerrilla campaign the Second returned the world to the Dragon's embrace.<ref name="frdcms12">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 12</ref> After that they fought against the [[Federated Suns]] forces that were invading the Combine. Their primary opponent was the [[2nd Davion Guards]] RCT.<ref name=fm85p43>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 43</ref>
  
In [[3075]] they joined [[Operation SCOUR]] as part of the [[DCMS]] contribution to that multinational force.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 34</ref> One of their first actions was to liberate [[Asta]], a planet with many [[Word of Blake]] prison camps. Among the many prisoners of war, the Second found [[Andrew Redburn]], captured in the Blakist assault on [[Tukayyid]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 32: "Official Update 2"</ref> Later, the Second Genyosha broke the bloody stalemate on [[Fomalhaut]], liberating the world from the Blakists.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 70</ref> During the assault on [[Terra]] the Second Genyosha was assigned to liberate Tokyo. They fought alongside the [[1st Crucis Lancers]] and [[23rd Arcturan Guards]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref>
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In [[3075]] they joined [[Operation SCOUR]] as part of the [[DCMS]] contribution to that multi-national force.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 34</ref> One of their first actions was to liberate [[Asta]], a planet with many [[Word of Blake]] prison camps. Among the many prisoners of war, the Second found [[Andrew Redburn]], captured in the Blakist assault on [[Tukayyid]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 32, "Official Update 2"</ref> Later, the Second Genyosha broke the bloody stalemate on [[Fomalhaut]], liberating the world from the Blakists.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 70</ref> During the assault on [[Terra]] the Second Genyosha was assigned to liberate Tokyo. They fought alongside the [[1st Crucis Lancers]] and [[23rd Arcturan Guards]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref>
  
 
The Second remained in the Tokyo area for most of their stay on Terra. Persistent rumors suggest that they "liberated" several historical artifacts with special meaning to the [[Kurita]] family.<ref name="frdcms12"/>
 
The Second remained in the Tokyo area for most of their stay on Terra. Persistent rumors suggest that they "liberated" several historical artifacts with special meaning to the [[Kurita]] family.<ref name="frdcms12"/>
  
 
===Republic Era===
 
===Republic Era===
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When they returned to the Combine, the Second was stationed on [[Lapida II]]. The DCMS High Command raided the unit for soldiers, transferring experienced Genyosha members to other regiments that desperately needed the experience.<ref name=fm85p43/>
 
When they returned to the Combine, the Second was stationed on [[Lapida II]]. The DCMS High Command raided the unit for soldiers, transferring experienced Genyosha members to other regiments that desperately needed the experience.<ref name=fm85p43/>
  
 
===Dark Age===
 
===Dark Age===
In [[3144]] during the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] the Second Genyosha attacked and secured [[Mokane]],<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 44</ref> and then moved on to [[Sullivan]]. It is there that they were consolidating their position, reshuffling personnel to make up for the losses they had.<ref name=FM3145p57>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 56: "Second Genyosha"</ref>
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In [[3144]] during the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] the Second Genyosha attacked and secured [[Mokane]],<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 44</ref> and then moved on to [[Sullivan]]. It is there that they were consolidating their position, reshuffling personnel to make up for the losses they had. <ref name=FM3145p57>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 56, "Second Genyosha"</ref>
  
The Second later took part in the DCMS assault upon [[New Avalon]] in July [[3146]].<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 28</ref>
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==Officers==
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From [[3050]] to [[3067]], the commanding officer was ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Laura Nelson<ref name=20YU40>''20 Year Update'' p. 40, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=OR28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMDC78/><ref name="fmu116"/>.
  
==Officers==
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As of [[3085]] the commanding officer is ''Tai-sa'' Camillus Crespo.<ref name=FMU3085p50>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 50, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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As of [[3145]] the commanding officer is ''Tai-sa'' Fushimi Sasakawa.<ref name=FM3145p66>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 66, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Genyosha'''
 
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| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Laura Nelson]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20YU40>''20 Year Update'', p. 40: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=OR28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMDC78/><ref name="fmu116"/>
 
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Camillus Crespo]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FMU3085p50>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 50: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Fushimi Sasakawa]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p66>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 66: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
 
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
''' 2nd Genyosha''' ([[Regiment]]/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=HWo3039p139/>
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''' 2nd Genyosha''' ([[Regiment]]/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 139 </ref>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Moore]].<ref name=HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref>
 
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
 
'''2nd Genyosha'''([[Regiment]]/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=20YU40/>
 
'''2nd Genyosha'''([[Regiment]]/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=20YU40/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Laura Nelson<ref name=20YU40/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Laura Nelson
 
 
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Moore]].<ref name=20YU40/>
 
  
 
===3054===
 
===3054===
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===3079===
 
===3079===
'''Second Genyosha ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="frdcms12">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 12</ref>
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After the many conflicts of the [[Jihad]], the Second Genyosha found themselves reduced to 35% of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name="frdcms12"/>
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Breed]].<ref name="frdcms12"/> After the many conflicts of the [[Jihad]], the Second Genyosha found themselves reduced to 35% of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref name="frdcms12"/>
 
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
'''2nd Genyosha''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU3085p50/>
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'''2nd Genyosha''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU3085p50/>      
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Camillus Crespo]]
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Camillus Crespo
  
'''2nd Genyosha Aerospace''' ([[Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMU3085p50/>
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'''2nd Genyosha Aerospace''' ([[Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMU3085p50/>    
* CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' [[Petia Boulos]]
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* CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' Petia Boulos
  
'''2nd Genyosha Armor''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU3085p50/>
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'''2nd Genyosha Armor''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU3085p50/>      
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Mahir Terry]]
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Mahir Terry
  
'''2nd Genyosha Infantry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU3085p50/>
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'''2nd Genyosha Infantry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU3085p50/>      
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Remigio Knudsen]]
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Remigio Knudsen
  
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
'''Second Genyosha''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p66/>
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'''2nd Genyosha''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p66/>      
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Fushimi Sasakawa
 
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Fushimi Sasakawa
  
'''Second Genyosha Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p66/>
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'''2nd Genyosha Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p66/>    
* CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' [[Kyuwa Kahaya]]
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* CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Kyuwa Kahaya
  
'''Second Genyosha Armor''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p66/>
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'''2nd Genyosha Armor''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p66/>      
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Marlin O'Donnel]]
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Marlin O’Donnel
  
'''Second Genyosha Infantry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p66/>
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'''2nd Genyosha Infantry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p66/>      
* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Julian Wilkinson]]
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Julian Wilkinson)
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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*''[[20 Year Update]]''
* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Update]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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*''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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*''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
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*''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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*''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]''
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*''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
* ''[[Shattered Fortress]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Genyosha, 02nd]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Genyosha, 02nd]]

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