Editing 4th Arkab Legion

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| Designation    = Fourth Arkab Legion
| formed         = [[2516]]-[[2523]]<ref name="FR2765p9"/>
| Disbanded      = 
| Previous Designation = 
| Nickname       = Allah's Blessing
| Affiliation    = Draconis Combine
| Parent Command = [[Arkab Legion]]
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The '''Fourth Arkab Legion''' is a light [[BattleMech]] Regiment in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]].

==History==
===Formation===
The Fourth was formed in the early 26th century. In [[2765]] they were stationed on [[Arkab]] and specialized in fast raids against static targets.<ref>''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 9</ref>

===Third Succession War===
In [[3025]] the unit was stationed on [[Camlann (DC)|Camlann]].<ref name=HKDCp135/>

===Fourth Succession War===
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===War of 3039===
As part of the [[Draconis Combine]] counterattack, the Fourth Arkab Legion left [[Trolloc Prime]] and raided the Lyran worlds of [[Ganshoren]], [[Auldhouse]], and [[Arcturus]]. This strike threatened the supply lines for the Commonwealth thrust into the Combine and forced the [[LCAF]] to redeploy troops to defend against these deep strikes.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 61</ref> After this raid they redeployed to [[Camlann (DC)|Camlann]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref>

===Ronin War===
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===Clan Invasion===
As of early [[3050]], the unit was stationed on Camlann.<ref name=20Yp43>''20 Year Update'', p. 43: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref>

The Legion fought the [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bears']] 115th Striker Cluster on [[Eguilles]] in 3052.  This was a unique combat because the two units both specialized in fast cavalry style tactics.<ref name="er6238">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 38</ref> Both sides on this battle took heavy losses, but the Clan took control of the planet. The Fourth Arkab Legion was able to force the 115th back to their landing zone however, and killed [[Star Colonel]] [[Romano Tseng]], the 115th's commander.<ref name="er6238"/>''Tai-sa'' Kosiridam gave up command of the regiment for this failure, demoting himself to the executive officer position.<ref name=FMDC102>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 102: "4th Arkab Legion Unit Profile"</ref>

===Operation Bulldog===
During [[Operation Bulldog]] the Fourth Arkab Legion defended [[Lonaconing]] from counterattacking [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]] forces.<ref name=FMUp113>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 113: "4th Arkab Legion"</ref> With some minor support from the [[15th Lyran Guards]] the Fourth Arkab Legion was able to hold off the Jaguar's [[27th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|27th Garrison Cluster]]<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 13</ref> until the Smoke Jaguar Khans ordered withdrawal. Despite the Fourth's best efforts nearly all the 27th Cluster escaped.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 36</ref>

===Dominion War===
The Fourth tried to save the [[44th Dieron Regulars]] on [[Najha]], but arrived too late. They did manage to hold off the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] forces for the remainder of the conflict.<ref name=FMUp113/>

===Federated Suns Incursion===
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===Jihad===
On February 12, [[3071]] several asteroids struck [[Arkab]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 36</ref> The 4th 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 4th 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 4th Legion and all Arkab leaders, but the Legions refused to leave their homeworlds.

In [[3079]], the Fourth Legion had stationed its forces on [[Rukbat]] and [[Shitara]].<ref name="frdcms20">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 20</ref>

===Republic Era===
After the Jihad, the Fourth Legion accepted a post to [[Shinoha]], near the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and [[The Republic of the Sphere]]. This posting is close enough to the [[Azami]] worlds in the Republic to calm any fears the Azami of Algedi may have. If not for this, the Fourth would request reassignment to their homeworld to continue rebuilding the world.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 48</ref>

===Dark Age===
The Fourth as of [[3145]] returned to [[Algedi]] to replenish their minor losses from new graduates from the [[Algedi War College]]. The Fourth has given its consent to move to the front lines of the invasion of the [[Federated Suns]], however no timetable has been given for this action.<ref name="FM3145p62">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 62: "Fourth Arkab Legion"</ref>

==Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 4th Arkab Legion'''
|-
| ''[[Brigadier General]]''||[[Li Cheng]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HKp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135: "Unit Deployment Table"</ref>
|-
| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Sajulam Kosiridam]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20Yp43/><ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p. 28: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
|-
| ''Tai-sa''||[[Jabal Sharif]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMDC102/><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
|-
| ''Tai-sa''||[[Aoi Matsuoka]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
|-
| ''Tai-sa''||[[Khalid Reveiz]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p64>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 64: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
|-
|}

==Tactics==
The Fourth has a fair number of heavy 'Mechs on its roster.  They use the lighter machines to lure the enemy into a trap, then offer a standing fight with the heavies while the lighter 'Mechs harass their enemies' flank.<ref name=FMDC102/>

In [[3025]] the unit specializes in reconnaissance.<ref name=HKDCp145>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 145: "The Arkab Legions"</ref>

==Composition History==
=== 2765 ===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p9">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 9: "Arkab Legions"</ref>
: 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 [[Arkab]].<ref name="FR2765p9"/>

=== 2786 - 2821 ===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref>
: Note: At this point in time the Legion was a medium-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Arkab.<ref name="FSWp136"/>In 2821 the unit was operating at just above one-third of full strength and stationed on [[Gandy's Luck]].<ref name="FSWp136"/>
=== 2830 ===
'''4th Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=2ndSSp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref>
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Otho]] with an operational readiness of 81 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp96/>

=== 2864 ===
'''4th Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=2ndSSp96/>
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Orestes]] with an operational readiness of 57 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp96/>

===3025===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HKp135/>
:* CO: Brigadier General Li Cheng
:Note: The 4th Arkab Legion is a light 'Mech unit.<ref name=HKDCp145/> At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Camlann (DC)|Camlann]].<ref name=HKDCp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135</ref>

===3040===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p139/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Camlann (DC)|Camlann]].<ref name=HWo3039p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref>

===3050===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20Yp43/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Sajulam Kosiridam<ref name=20Yp43/>
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Camlann.<ref name=20Yp43/>

===3054===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=ORp28/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Sajulam Kosiridam

===3059===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC102/>
:* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Jabal Sharif
::* XO/2nd Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Sajulam Kosiridam
:* 3rd Battalion: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Abu Ja'haim

'''Fourth Arkab Aerospace''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC102/>
:* Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Raffyd Cerelliat

'''Seventeenth Tannil Holy Defenders''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC102/>
:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Bashier Soufa

===3062===
The Fourth Arkab Legion was unique in the Legions as they fielded a full company of assault 'Mechs, which were rarely seen in any Arkab Legion regiment.<ref name="er6238"/>

===3067===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
:* CO/1st Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Jabal Sharif

'''Fourth Arkab Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
:* Wing Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Hassid Lorelai

'''Seventeenth Tannil Holy Defenders''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Marrin Slobevich

===3079===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion ''' (3 Mixed Regiments/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="frdcms20">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 20</ref>
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Rukbat]] and [[Shitara]].<ref name="frdcms20"/>  The Fourth Arkab Legion consists of three battalions. Unlike most units, only one third of these units are [[BattleMech]] forces; the balance of each regiment is composed of fast armor and infantry units.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 19: "Arkab Legions"</ref> After the events of the [[Jihad]] the Fourth is at approximately 80% of its former strength, making it the largest of the Arkab Legions at the time, and half of the Fourth's equipment featured upgraded technology.<ref name="frdcms20"/>

===3085===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Aoi Matsuoka

'''Fourth Arkab Aerospace''' (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
:* CO: ''[[Cho-sa]]'' Hermann Jordà

'''Fourth Arkab Armor''' ([[Battalion]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
:* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Akane Matsushita

'''Seventeenth Tannil Holy Defenders''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Consus Kron

===3145===
'''Fourth Arkab Legion''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Khalid Reveiz

'''Fourth Algedi Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
:* CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Muwaffaq Iman

'''Fourth Arkab Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Anis Jabbara

'''Fourth Arkab Infantry''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Lebid Abdoo

==Notes==

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==Rules==
Any member of the Fourth Arkab Legion who has a Gunnery Skill Targeting modifier of 3 (or less) can forgo movement and make a weapon attack during the movement phase at a +1 modifier. Damage from this attack applies at the end of the movement phase, so any weapon destroyed in the targeted unit cannot be fired during the Weapon Attack Phase. Note that because this attack occurs before movement, no movement based targeting modifiers apply. The Legion unit '''cannot''' move if it makes this attack.<ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 142</ref>

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==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
* ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]''
* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]''

[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Arkab Legion, 04th]]