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{{Update Needed|[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]]}}
| image = [[File:Kell Hounds 2nd logo.png|150px|Insignia of the Second Kell Hounds]]
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| Designation = Second Kell Hounds Regiment
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{{infoBoxMercUnit
| Formed =  
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| image     = [[File:2nd Kell Hounds Regiment.jpg|100px]]
| Disbanded =  
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| unitname  = 2ND KELL HOUNDS REGIMENT: THE SCRAPPING PACK
| Previous Designation =  
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| year      = 3067
| Nickname = The Scrapping Pack
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| commander = Lieutenant Colonel Scott Bradley
| Affiliation = [[Mercenary]]
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| jumpships = yes
| Parent Command = [[Kell Hounds]]
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| dropships = yes
| Sub-Command =  
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| aero      = yes
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| armor    = no
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| infantry  = yes
 
}}
 
}}
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==History==
 
==History==
The '''Second Kell Hounds Regiment''' was formed from a collection of smaller mercenary units. Each of these smaller units had been led by a former member of the Kell Hounds, and when Morgan Kell took command in [[3028]] these former Hounds returned. By using these smaller units and training for a year, the Second rapidly developed into an elite command. [[3050]] found the Second Kell Hounds assigned to garrison [[Ambergrist]].<ref name=20YUp29>''20 Year Update'', p. 29</ref>
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[[3050]] found the Second Kell Hounds assigned to garrison [[Ambergrist]].<ref name=20yr29>''20 Year Update'', p. 29</ref>
 
 
The Second participated in the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]], helping to drive off the [[Clan]] forces. They also participated in [[Operation Bulldog]], taking [[Yamarovka]].
 
 
 
In [[3067]] they were based on [[Arc-Royal]].<ref name=FMUp184/>
 
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
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As of [[3050] to [[3067]] [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Scott Bradley is the commanding officer of the 2nd regiment.<ref name=20yr29/><ref name=FMRp80>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 80, "Unit Profile"</ref>
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Second Kell Hounds'''
 
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| [[Lieutenant Colonel]]||[[Scott Bradley]]||[[3050]]–[[3067]]<ref name=20YUp29/><ref name=FMRp80>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 80, "Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp184>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 184</ref>
 
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| Lieutenant Colonel||[[Scott Bradley Jr]]||3067
 
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|}
 
 
 
===Other Unit Officers===
 
* [[Major]] [[Pete Watson]] commander of Second Battalion in [[3050]].<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade Print Edition'', p. 14 "Scenario 1: Gathering Intel (planetary Invasion)"</ref>
 
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The regiment prefers to fight at night. Every battalion has a specialized Third [[company]].<ref name=FMRp80/>
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The regiment prefers to fight at night. Every battalion has a specialzed 3rd [[company]].<ref name=FMRp80/>
  
The Greyhounds Third Company is specialized in Zero G combat.
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The Greyhounds 3rd Company is specialized in Zero G combat.
  
The Wolfhounds Third Company can operate for a long time without support.
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The Wolfhounds 3rd Company can operate for a long time without support.
  
The Junkyard Dogs Third Company can fight under environmental conditions where others will not fight.
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The Junkyard Dogs 3rd Company can fight under enviromental conditions where others will not fight.
  
 
==Support==
 
==Support==
The regiment can count on an experienced technical staff drawn from the [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] and [[Clan Wolf in Exile]].
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The regiment can count on a experienced technical staff of the [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] and [[Clan Wolf in Exile]].
  
 
==Composition==
 
==Composition==
===3050===
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'''The Scrapping Pack'''(Reinforced Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
'''Second Kell Hounds''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=20YUp29 />  
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* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Scott Bradley
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Ambergrist]].<ref name=20YUp29 />
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:* XO/1st [[Battalion]] (The Greyhounds): [[Major]] Pete Watson
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* 2nd Battalion (The Wolfhounds): Major David Smith
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* 3rd Battalion (The Junkyard Dogs): Major Gwyneth Murdoch-Wilson
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- The unit is fully upgraded and concentrates all clan mechs in a single company.
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'''The Retrievers'''(Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
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* Wing Commander: Major Adam Fox
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- All three squadrons, Falcon, Eagle and Merlin flight, are supported by the independent command element. Many machines are upgraded with clan technology.
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'''The Bad Dogs'''(Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
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* Troop Commander: Major Amanda Cooper
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The extended unit contains
  
===3059===
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- 1 command squad (10 troopers)
'''Second Kell Hounds''' (Reinforced Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMp109/>
 
:* CO: Lt. Colonel Scott Bradley<ref name=FMMp109/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Arc-Royal]].<ref name=FMMp109>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 109</ref>
 
  
===3067===
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- 3 conventional companies (50 troopers each)
'''The Scrapping Pack''' (Reinforced Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
 
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Scott Bradley
 
:;* XO/First [[Battalion]] :  (The Greyhounds): [[Major]] Pete Watson
 
:; Second Battalion: (The Wolfhounds): Major David Smith
 
:; Third Battalion: (The Junkyard Dogs): Major Gwyneth Murdoch-Wilson
 
:Note: The unit is fully upgraded and concentrates all clan mechs in a single company.
 
  
'''The Retrievers''' (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
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Every company has a spezialization.
:* Wing Commander: Major Adam Fox
 
  
:Note: All three squadrons, Falcon, Eagle and Merlin flight, are supported by the independent command element. Many machines are upgraded with clan technology.
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- 1st company contains skilled scouts.
  
'''The Bad Dogs''' (Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
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- 2nd company is tasked with the security of the entire regiment.
:* Troop Commander: Major Amanda Cooper
 
  
:The extended unit contains
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- 3rd company are the demolition experts.
:* 1 command squad (10 troopers)
 
:* 3 conventional companies (50 troopers each)
 
::Every company has a specialization.
 
::* First company contains skilled scouts.
 
::* Second company is tasked with the security of the entire regiment.
 
::* Third company are the demolition experts.
 
:* 1 battle armor company (12 troopers)
 
  
===3067===
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- 1 battle armor company (12 troopers)
The Second Kell Hounds were at 125% of their nominal strength.<ref name=FMUp184/>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Kell Hounds, 2nd]]
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Kell Hounds, 2nd]]

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