3rd Arkab Legion
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| Third Arkab Legion | |
| Formed | early 2500s |
| Disbanded | 2813 (destroyed)[1] |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Arkab Legion |
History[edit]
The Third Arkab Legion was formed shortly after the Azami of the Draconis Combine swore fealty to the Coordinator in 2516[2] and was one of the first wave of Arkab Legions to be mustered.[3]
Battle of Altair[edit]
In 2775 the Third engaged the Star League Defense Force XXI Corps on Altair.[4]
In 2786 the Third Arkab Legion was stationed on David.[3]
The Third were destroyed during the First Succession War in 2813, in the final battle of Nouveau Toulouse against the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Third Arkab Legion | |||
| Tai-sa | Trevor al-Youssif | 2775[4] | |
Other Officers[edit]
- Tariq al-Nahib, One of the last survivors of the destruction of the regiment on Nouveau Toulouse, became a founding member of the 12th Vegan Rangers.[1]
Tactics[edit]
The Third were recon specialists.[3]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
Third Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[3]
- Note: At this time the Legion was supported by an aerospace fighter wing, three regiments of armor and three infantry regiments, and was stationed on David.[3]
2786[edit]
Third Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[5]
- Note: At this time the Legion was a light-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on David.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ a b c Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 8: "Tariq "The Arkab" al-Nahib"
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 121
- ↑ a b c d e Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 9: "Arkab Legions"
- ↑ a b Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 39
- ↑ a b First Succession War, p. 136: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"