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| image   = [[File:Dieronregulars2.jpg]]
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| image = [[File:Dieronregulars2.jpg]]
| nickname = The Pride of Shionoha
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| Designation = Second Dieron Regulars
| parent formation = [[Dieron Regulars]]
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| Formed =  
| formed  = unknown
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| Disbanded =
| year    = 3059
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| Previous Designation =
| unitname = 2nd Dieron Regulars
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| Nickname = "The Pride of Shionoha"
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| Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]]
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| Parent Command = [[Dieron Regulars]]
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The '''Second Dieron Regulars''' are one of the more skilled units of the [[DCMS]] Dieron Regulars.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
===Formation===
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=== Formation ===
The command was formed prior to the 4th Succession War.
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The Second Dieron Regulars can claim a heritage that goes back to the [[Alliance of Galedon]] and an equally ancient proto-state: the [[Dieron Federation]]. One of many [[twenty-fourth century]] proto-states in the region of space that in later centuries became known as the [[Draconis Combine]], the Dieron Federation was persuaded to become a part of the Alliance of Galedon in [[2310]] by [[Shiro Kurita]]. As a part of the Alliance, the worlds of the Dieron Federation were required to provide a tithe of people from their population to [[New Samarkand]] for military training and indoctrination, with the first draft consisting of some three thousand men and women.<ref name=FR2765:DCMp11/>
  
===4th Succession War===
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The Alliance's control over the Dieron Federation fluctuated in the early years, as many became aware that they had been duped by Shiro Kurita, and Shiro was required to  put down rebellions on a number of worlds, something that he was quite willing to do, invading those systems that attempted to secede and executing their planetary leaders. Dieron broke free in [[2316]] when the newly-appointed [[Director-General]] of the [[Terran Hegemony]] began expanding [[Terra]]n influence once more; enticed by the combination of gentle diplomacy and implicit military threat, Dieron joined the Hegemony, a foe that Shiro was unable to oppose through military strength at the time. Undaunted, Shiro laid the groundwork for reclaiming Dieron by keeping the services of the [[brigade]] of Dieron natives who remained steadfastly loyal to [[House Kurita]] in his armed forces and retaining the name of the Dieron Regulars as part of the implicit promise that Dieron would once again be a part of the Kuritan state.<ref name=FR2765:DCMp11/>
The unit battle on an unknown planet against the Federated Commowealth forces and used every oppotunity to gain victory.
 
  
===Ronin Wars===
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Active during the [[Star League era]], five regiments of Dieron Regulars - including the Second - occupied a priviledged place within the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. Portrayed in the Combine media as "exiles waiting for the change to go home", the Dieron Regulars spent their time divided between postings in the [[Benjamin Military District]], moving back and forth between worlds in the interior of the District and worlds on the border with the Hegemony. Recruitment into the Dieron Regulars was weighted, with first priority given to [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]] or [[Dieron Warriors' Academy]] graduates descended from members of the original Dieron draft, second priority to other personnel who could claim a lineage back to that same draft, Second priority to those recruited from worlds close to Dieron and finally those recruited from other worlds within the Benjamin Military District. As of 2765 all of the [['Mech]] regimental commanders within the Dieron Regulars were both Sun Zhang graduates and descendents of the Dieron draft. As with the other Dieron Regiments, the Second Dieron Regulars was the centrepiece of a brigade consisting of a 'Mech regiment, three medium armor regiments, three infantry regiments and up to four independent artillery regiments.<ref name=FR2765:DCMp11/>
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===First Succession War===
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Just prior to the war the unit was stationed on [[Shimonita]].<ref name=FR2765:DCMp11/>
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===Third Succession War===
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In [[3025]] the unit was stationed on [[Shionoha]].<ref name=HKDCp133/>
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===Fourth Succession War===
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The unit battle on an unknown planet against the Federated Commonwealth forces and used every opportunity to gain victory.{{cn}}
  
 
===War of 3039===
 
===War of 3039===
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Reinforced [[Vega]] in the [[War of 3039]]. They joined the [[2nd Legion of Vega]] and the [[14th Legion of Vega]] and fought [[Snord's Irregulars]], the [[3rd Davion Guards]], and the [[1st Grave Walkers]]. The Second and the two Legion of Vega units were able to drive the Federated Commonwealth forces out of the system.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 77</ref> They then returned to their garrison on Cebalrai.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138</ref>
  
 
===Clan Invasion===
 
===Clan Invasion===
The unit act as training cadre for other regiments during Operation Revival.
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The unit acted as training cadre for other regiments during [[Operation REVIVAL]]. They were stationed on [[Cebalrai]] in [[3050]].<ref name=20yr40/> The commander of the Second petitioned for permission to raid the LexaTech LAM factory on [[Irece]]. The Kanrei refused the request because the plant had been destroyed.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 144</ref>
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===Operation BULLDOG===
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During the Operation the planet [[Jeanette]] was liberated through a task force which includes the Second Dieron Regulars, [[First Amphigean Light Assault Group]], [[First Aragon Borderers]], [[Warrior House Daidachi]] and the [[Crater Cobras]]. The defending [[Nova Cat Lancers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Lancers]] gave the ownership of the planet back to the DCMS after a trial of possession, which they lost. The Second also helped liberate [[Albiero]].{{cn}}
  
===Operation Bulldog===
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===Xin Sheng Campaign===
During the Operation the planet [[Jeanette]] was liberated through a task force which includes the '''2nd Dieron Regulars''', [[1st Amphigean Light Assault Group]], [[1st Aragon Borderers]], [[Warrior House Daidachi]] and the [[Crater Cobras]]. The defending Nova Cat Lancers give the ownership of the planet back to the DCMS after a trial of possession, which they lost. The Second also helped liberate [[Albiero]].
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The Second Dieron Regulars were part of the [[SLDF]] peacekeeping force deployed to the [[St. Ives Compact]]. They landed on [[Vesthallas]] and ordered the defenders to disarm. [[Aliesha's Mounted Fusiliers]] and the militia unit refused, and the Second engaged the defending units. They pushed the Fusiliers off of Vesthallas.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 108</ref>
  
 
===Dominion War===
 
===Dominion War===
They guarded the border against possible invasions.
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They guarded the border against possible invasions.{{cn}}
  
 
===Federated Suns Incursion===
 
===Federated Suns Incursion===
The command act as reserve unit if the war goes on.
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The command acted as a reserve unit if the war goes on.{{cn}}
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
In [[3077]] the 2nd Dieron Regulars was one of two units to fight alongside [[Clan Ghost Bear]] forces on [[Dieron]]. Their air wing, the Dragon-kin, was decimated on the way to the planet but the ground units landed with few casualties. That changed when the 2nd Dieron encountered the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[19th Division (Word of Blake)|19th Division]]. The 19th used a [[Luthien Armor Works]] facility as their headquarters, and the 2nd Dieron took serious losses breaching the facility's defenses. The Blakists had the last word however, killing most of the 2nd Dieron Regulars command structure when they detonated several nuclear warheads and destroyed the LAW facility.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 9, "2nd Dieron Regulars"</ref>
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In [[3077]] the Second Dieron Regulars was one of two units to fight alongside [[Clan Ghost Bear]] forces on [[Dieron]]. Their air wing, the Dragon-kin, was decimated on the way to the planet but the ground units landed with few casualties. That changed when the Second Dieron encountered the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[19th Division (Word of Blake)|Nineteenth Division]]. The Nineteenth used a [[Luthien Armor Works]] facility as their headquarters, and the Second Dieron took serious losses breaching the facility's defenses. The Blakists had the last word however, killing most of the Second Dieron Regulars command structure when they detonated several nuclear warheads and destroyed the LAW facility.<ref name=jtpd9>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 9, "2nd Dieron Regulars"</ref>
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Later they joined [[Operation SCOUR]] as a part of the Draconis Combine front task force<ref name="JHS:Tp30">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 30, "Official Update"</ref>, saw some combat on [[Styx]] in [[3077]]<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 32</ref> and participated in the assault on Cairo.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> During the combat drop, Blakist surface-to-air fire destroyed about half the unit. After the [[Jihad]] ended, they returned to [[Dieron]].<ref name="frdcms-9">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 9</ref>
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With the formation of [[The Republic of the Sphere]] the Dieron Military District was eliminated. The Second Dieron Regulars were reassigned to the [[New Samarkand Military District]] and renamed the [[Second New Samarkand Regulars]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 41</ref>
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===Dark Age Era===
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Reformed with the Dieron Military District was officially reborn in [[3135]], Hopes are high that this new regiment will live up to the famous version of the Second lost in the Jihad era. <ref name=FM3145p53>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 53, "Second Dieron Regulars"</ref>  
  
The survivors also saw some combat on [[Styx]] in [[3077]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 32</ref> Later they joined [[Operation SCOUR]] and participated in the assault on Cairo.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> During the combat drop, Blakist surface-to-air fire destroyed about half the unit. After the [[Jihad]] ended, they returned to [[Dieron]].<ref name="frdcms-9">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 9</ref>
 
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
*[[3025]], General Friedrich Von Galberston<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135 - "Mech Unit Deployment Table"</ref>.
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{| class="wikitable"
*[[3067]], ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Jim Nicholas<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 118 </ref>.
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*[[3077]], ''Tai-sa'' Cale Shultz-Tanaka<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 9, "2nd Dieron Regulars"</ref>.
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Dieron Regulars'''
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|-
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| ''[[General]]''||[[Friedrich Von Galberston]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HKp135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135, "Mech Unit Deployment Table"</ref>
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|-
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| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Jerome Tishilar]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20yr40>''20 Year Update'', p. 40</ref>
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|-
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Jim Nicholas]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMUp1118/>
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|-
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Cale Shultz-Tanaka]]||[[3077]]<ref name=jtpd9/>
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|-
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| ''Tai-sa''||[[Harold Ryan]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p64>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 64, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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|-
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|}
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===Notes===
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During the Star League era the Dieron Regulars battalions were frequently guests of the various planetary governors of worlds close to the border between the Hegemony and the Combine, and all of the senior staff were thoroughly trained in both diplomacy and protocol.<ref name=FR2765:DCMp11/>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The unit specialized in mountain combat, utilizing Light BattleMechs.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144 - "District Forces"</ref>
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During the Star League era the Second was considered to be a well-trained military force, but the Second's command staff had a tendency to waste their infantry and armor forces on feints or security missions.<ref name=FR2765:DCMp11/>
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By the end of the [[Third Succession War]] the Second had specialized in mountain combat, utilizing Light BattleMechs.<ref name=HSDCp144/>
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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===2765===
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'''Second Dieron Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FR2765:DCMp11>''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 11, "Dieron Regulars"</ref>
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:* BattleMech regiment
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:* Three medium armour regiments
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:* Three infantry regiments
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:* Up to four independent artillery regiments
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Shimonita]]. 
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=== 2786 ===
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'''Second Dieron Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp137">''First Succession War'', p. 137, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref>
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:- At this point in time the Second was a light-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on [[Shimonita]].<ref name="FSWp137"/>
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=== 2821 ===
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'''Second Dieron Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp137"/>
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:- At this point in time the Second was a light-weight regiment and had been reduced to just less than half-strength. The Second was stationed on [[Ko]].<ref name="FSWp137"/>
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=== 2830 ===
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'''Second Dieron Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp97>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 97 </ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Ko]] with an operational readiness of 113 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp97/>
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=== 2864 ===
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'''2nd Dieron Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp97/>
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: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Lambrecht]] with an operational readiness of 87 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp97/>
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===3025===
 
===3025===
2nd Dieron Regulars  (Veteran/ Questionable)<ref> House Kurita p.135 </ref>
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'''Second Dieron Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/ Questionable)<ref name=HKp135/>
:*CO: General Friedrich Von Galberston <ref> House Kurita p.135 </ref>
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:* CO: General Friedrich Von Galberston
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:Note:The command contains 3 light battalions.<ref name=HSDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p.144 </ref>
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: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Shionoha]]. <ref name=HKDCp133> House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.133 </ref>
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===3040===
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'''Second Dieron Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name = HWo3039p138/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Cebalrai]].  <ref name = HWo3039p138>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138 </ref>
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===3050===
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'''2nd Dieron Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=20yup40>''20-Year Update'', p. 40</ref>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Cebalrai .<ref name=20yup40/>
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===3054===
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'''Second Dieron Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=ORp28>''Objective Raids'', p.28</ref>
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:*CO: Tai-sa Jerome Tishilar
  
 
===3059===
 
===3059===
'''2nd Dieron Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC49>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 49, "Unit Profile"</ref>
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'''Second Dieron Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC49>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 49, "Unit Profile"</ref>
* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: Tai-sa Jim Nicholas
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:* CO/First [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Jim Nicholas
** XO: [[Chu-sa]] Dave Jacobs
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::* XO: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Dave Jacobs
* 2nd Battalion: Chu-sa Tammy Owens
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:* Second Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Tammy Owens
* 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Franklin Smythe
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:* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Franklin Smythe
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::Note:Approximately 60 percent of the Mechs are upgraded.  <ref name=FMDC14> ''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'' ,p. 14 </ref>
  
 
[[Dragon-kin]] ([[Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC49/>
 
[[Dragon-kin]] ([[Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC49/>
* Wing Commander: [[Sho-sa]] Omiato Yoshigi
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:* Wing Commander: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Omiato Yoshigi
  
'''2nd Dieron Regulars Armor''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC49/>
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'''Second Dieron Regulars Armor''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC49/>
* Armor Commander: Chu-sa Brad Davis
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:* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Brad Davis
- The unit contains mainly medium weight machines.
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::Note: The unit contains mainly medium weight machines.
  
 
'''[[35th Shionoha Honor Guard]]''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC49/>
 
'''[[35th Shionoha Honor Guard]]''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC49/>
* Troop Commander: Tai-sa Caleb Olafsson
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:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Caleb Olafsson
- The command includes, 36 artillery pieces, 6 Squads of infantry skilled in laying minefields, and many scouts.
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::Note: The command includes, 36 artillery pieces, 6 Squads of infantry skilled in laying minefields and many scouts.
  
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
Identical to 3059 composition, though all units are slightly under-strength.
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'''Second Dieron Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)
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:* CO/First [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Jim Nicholas
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::Note: Clantechnology: 50 percent '''|''' Advanced IS technology: 35 percent '''|''' Omnis: 45 percent <ref name=FMUp1118>''Field Manual: Updates'' p.118</ref>
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[[Dragon-kin]] ([[Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp1118/>
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:* Wing Commander: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Omiato Yoshigi
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::Note: Clantechnology: 15 percent '''|''' Advanced IS technology: 30 percent '''|''' Omnis: 10 percent
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'''Second Dieron Regulars Armor''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMUp1118/>
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:* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Brad Davis
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::Note: Clantechnology: 5 percent '''|''' Advanced IS technology: 15 percent
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'''Thirty-fifth Shionoha Honor Guard''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp1118/>
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:* Troop Commander: ''Tai-sa'' Caleb Olafsson
  
 
===3079===
 
===3079===
Reduced to 40% of their 3059 strength.<ref name="frdcms-9"/>
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'''Second Dieron Regulars'''
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::Note: Reduced to 40% of their 3059 strength.<ref name="frdcms-9"/>
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===3145===
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'''Second Dieron Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Harold Ryan
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'''Dieron Raptors''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
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* CO: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Kendall Steele
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'''Dragon’s Scales''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Mina Kobayashi
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'''Atacama Marauders''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3145p64/>
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* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Kevin Brock
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===3149===
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'''Second Dieron Regulars'''
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:* First Battalion: ''Sho-sa'' [[Miriam Detwiller]]
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:**C Company "Red Ring Stalkers": ''[[Tai-i]]'' [[Yuki Tanaka]]
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Image:2nd_Dieron_Hatamoto-Chi_FMDC.jpg|A ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]'' in 2nd Dieron Regulars colors.
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</gallery> ‎
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
*''[[House Kurita Sourcebook]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
*''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
*''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
*''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
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* ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''  
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* ''[[House Kurita Sourcebook]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)| Second Succession War]]''
  
 
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Dieron Regulars, 02nd]]

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Second Dieron Regulars
Nickname "The Pride of Shionoha"
Affiliation Draconis Combine
Parent Command Dieron Regulars

The Second Dieron Regulars are one of the more skilled units of the DCMS Dieron Regulars.

History

Formation

The Second Dieron Regulars can claim a heritage that goes back to the Alliance of Galedon and an equally ancient proto-state: the Dieron Federation. One of many twenty-fourth century proto-states in the region of space that in later centuries became known as the Draconis Combine, the Dieron Federation was persuaded to become a part of the Alliance of Galedon in 2310 by Shiro Kurita. As a part of the Alliance, the worlds of the Dieron Federation were required to provide a tithe of people from their population to New Samarkand for military training and indoctrination, with the first draft consisting of some three thousand men and women.[1]

The Alliance's control over the Dieron Federation fluctuated in the early years, as many became aware that they had been duped by Shiro Kurita, and Shiro was required to put down rebellions on a number of worlds, something that he was quite willing to do, invading those systems that attempted to secede and executing their planetary leaders. Dieron broke free in 2316 when the newly-appointed Director-General of the Terran Hegemony began expanding Terran influence once more; enticed by the combination of gentle diplomacy and implicit military threat, Dieron joined the Hegemony, a foe that Shiro was unable to oppose through military strength at the time. Undaunted, Shiro laid the groundwork for reclaiming Dieron by keeping the services of the brigade of Dieron natives who remained steadfastly loyal to House Kurita in his armed forces and retaining the name of the Dieron Regulars as part of the implicit promise that Dieron would once again be a part of the Kuritan state.[1]

Active during the Star League era, five regiments of Dieron Regulars - including the Second - occupied a priviledged place within the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery. Portrayed in the Combine media as "exiles waiting for the change to go home", the Dieron Regulars spent their time divided between postings in the Benjamin Military District, moving back and forth between worlds in the interior of the District and worlds on the border with the Hegemony. Recruitment into the Dieron Regulars was weighted, with first priority given to Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy or Dieron Warriors' Academy graduates descended from members of the original Dieron draft, second priority to other personnel who could claim a lineage back to that same draft, Second priority to those recruited from worlds close to Dieron and finally those recruited from other worlds within the Benjamin Military District. As of 2765 all of the 'Mech regimental commanders within the Dieron Regulars were both Sun Zhang graduates and descendents of the Dieron draft. As with the other Dieron Regiments, the Second Dieron Regulars was the centrepiece of a brigade consisting of a 'Mech regiment, three medium armor regiments, three infantry regiments and up to four independent artillery regiments.[1]

First Succession War

Just prior to the war the unit was stationed on Shimonita.[1]

Third Succession War

In 3025 the unit was stationed on Shionoha.[2]

Fourth Succession War

The unit battle on an unknown planet against the Federated Commonwealth forces and used every opportunity to gain victory.[citation needed]

War of 3039

Reinforced Vega in the War of 3039. They joined the 2nd Legion of Vega and the 14th Legion of Vega and fought Snord's Irregulars, the 3rd Davion Guards, and the 1st Grave Walkers. The Second and the two Legion of Vega units were able to drive the Federated Commonwealth forces out of the system.[3] They then returned to their garrison on Cebalrai.[4]

Clan Invasion

The unit acted as training cadre for other regiments during Operation REVIVAL. They were stationed on Cebalrai in 3050.[5] The commander of the Second petitioned for permission to raid the LexaTech LAM factory on Irece. The Kanrei refused the request because the plant had been destroyed.[6]

Operation BULLDOG

During the Operation the planet Jeanette was liberated through a task force which includes the Second Dieron Regulars, First Amphigean Light Assault Group, First Aragon Borderers, Warrior House Daidachi and the Crater Cobras. The defending Nova Cat Lancers gave the ownership of the planet back to the DCMS after a trial of possession, which they lost. The Second also helped liberate Albiero.[citation needed]

Xin Sheng Campaign

The Second Dieron Regulars were part of the SLDF peacekeeping force deployed to the St. Ives Compact. They landed on Vesthallas and ordered the defenders to disarm. Aliesha's Mounted Fusiliers and the militia unit refused, and the Second engaged the defending units. They pushed the Fusiliers off of Vesthallas.[7]

Dominion War

They guarded the border against possible invasions.[citation needed]

Federated Suns Incursion

The command acted as a reserve unit if the war goes on.[citation needed]

Jihad

In 3077 the Second Dieron Regulars was one of two units to fight alongside Clan Ghost Bear forces on Dieron. Their air wing, the Dragon-kin, was decimated on the way to the planet but the ground units landed with few casualties. That changed when the Second Dieron encountered the Word of Blake's Nineteenth Division. The Nineteenth used a Luthien Armor Works facility as their headquarters, and the Second Dieron took serious losses breaching the facility's defenses. The Blakists had the last word however, killing most of the Second Dieron Regulars command structure when they detonated several nuclear warheads and destroyed the LAW facility.[8]

Later they joined Operation SCOUR as a part of the Draconis Combine front task force[9], saw some combat on Styx in 3077[10] and participated in the assault on Cairo.[11] During the combat drop, Blakist surface-to-air fire destroyed about half the unit. After the Jihad ended, they returned to Dieron.[12]

With the formation of The Republic of the Sphere the Dieron Military District was eliminated. The Second Dieron Regulars were reassigned to the New Samarkand Military District and renamed the Second New Samarkand Regulars.[13]

Dark Age Era

Reformed with the Dieron Military District was officially reborn in 3135, Hopes are high that this new regiment will live up to the famous version of the Second lost in the Jihad era. [14]


Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 2nd Dieron Regulars
General Friedrich Von Galberston 3025[15]
Tai-sa Jerome Tishilar 3050[5]
Tai-sa Jim Nicholas 3067[16]
Tai-sa Cale Shultz-Tanaka 3077[8]
Tai-sa Harold Ryan 3145[17]

Notes

During the Star League era the Dieron Regulars battalions were frequently guests of the various planetary governors of worlds close to the border between the Hegemony and the Combine, and all of the senior staff were thoroughly trained in both diplomacy and protocol.[1]

Tactics

During the Star League era the Second was considered to be a well-trained military force, but the Second's command staff had a tendency to waste their infantry and armor forces on feints or security missions.[1]

By the end of the Third Succession War the Second had specialized in mountain combat, utilizing Light BattleMechs.[18]


Composition History

2765

Second Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]

  • BattleMech regiment
  • Three medium armour regiments
  • Three infantry regiments
  • Up to four independent artillery regiments
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Shimonita.

2786

Second Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[19]

- At this point in time the Second was a light-weight regiment operating at full strength and was stationed on Shimonita.[19]

2821

Second Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[19]

- At this point in time the Second was a light-weight regiment and had been reduced to just less than half-strength. The Second was stationed on Ko.[19]

2830

Second Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [20]

Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on Ko with an operational readiness of 113 percent. [20]

2864

2nd Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [20]

Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on Lambrecht with an operational readiness of 87 percent. [20]

3025

Second Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/ Questionable)[15]

  • CO: General Friedrich Von Galberston
Note:The command contains 3 light battalions.[18]
At this point in time the unit was stationed on Shionoha. [2]

3040

Second Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[21]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Cebalrai. [21]

3050

2nd Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[22]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Cebalrai .[22]

3054

Second Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[23]

  • CO: Tai-sa Jerome Tishilar

3059

Second Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[24]

  • Second Battalion: Chu-sa Tammy Owens
  • Third Battalion: Chu-sa Franklin Smythe
Note:Approximately 60 percent of the Mechs are upgraded. [25]

Dragon-kin (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[24]

  • Wing Commander: Sho-sa Omiato Yoshigi

Second Dieron Regulars Armor (2 Battalions/Veteran/Questionable)[24]

  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Brad Davis
Note: The unit contains mainly medium weight machines.

35th Shionoha Honor Guard (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[24]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Caleb Olafsson
Note: The command includes, 36 artillery pieces, 6 Squads of infantry skilled in laying minefields and many scouts.

3067

Second Dieron Regulars (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)

Note: Clantechnology: 50 percent | Advanced IS technology: 35 percent | Omnis: 45 percent [16]

Dragon-kin (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[16]

  • Wing Commander: Sho-sa Omiato Yoshigi
Note: Clantechnology: 15 percent | Advanced IS technology: 30 percent | Omnis: 10 percent

Second Dieron Regulars Armor (2 Battalions/Veteran/Questionable)[16]

  • Armor Commander: Chu-sa Brad Davis
Note: Clantechnology: 5 percent | Advanced IS technology: 15 percent

Thirty-fifth Shionoha Honor Guard (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[16]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Caleb Olafsson

3079

Second Dieron Regulars

Note: Reduced to 40% of their 3059 strength.[12]

3145

Second Dieron Regulars (Regular/Reliable)[17]

  • CO: Tai-sa Harold Ryan

Dieron Raptors (Regular/Reliable)[17]

Dragon’s Scales (Veteran/Reliable)[17]

  • CO: Tai-sa Mina Kobayashi

Atacama Marauders (Regular/Fanatical)[17]

  • CO: Tai-sa Kevin Brock

3149

Second Dieron Regulars

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 11, "Dieron Regulars"
  2. 2.0 2.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.133
  3. Historical: War of 3039, p. 77
  4. Historical: War of 3039, p. 138
  5. 5.0 5.1 20 Year Update, p. 40
  6. Invading Clans, p. 144
  7. Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 108
  8. 8.0 8.1 Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 9, "2nd Dieron Regulars"
  9. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 30, "Official Update"
  10. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 32
  11. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 96
  12. 12.0 12.1 Field Report: DCMS, p. 9
  13. Field Manual: 3085, p. 41
  14. Field Manual: 3145, p. 53, "Second Dieron Regulars"
  15. 15.0 15.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135, "Mech Unit Deployment Table"
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Field Manual: Updates p.118
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 64, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"
  18. 18.0 18.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.144
  19. 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 First Succession War, p. 137, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"
  20. 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 ’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 97
  21. 21.0 21.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 138 >Historical: War of 3039, p. 138
  22. 22.0 22.1 20-Year Update, p. 40
  23. Objective Raids, p.28
  24. 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 49, "Unit Profile"
  25. Field Manual: Draconis Combine ,p. 14

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