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−	| image         = [[File:Benjaminregulars2.png|150px]]	+	| image   = [[File:Benjaminregulars2.png]]
−	| Designation    = 2nd Benjamin Regulars	+	| nickname = Defenders of the Combine
−	| formed         = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/>	+	| parent formation = [[Benjamin Regulars]]
−	| Disbanded      =	+	| formed   = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/>
−	| Previous Designation =	+	| year    = 3025
−	| Nickname      =	+	| unitname = 2nd Benjamin Regulars BattleMech Regiment
−	| Affiliation    = Draconis Combine
−	| Parent Command = [[Benjamin Regulars]]
−	| Sub-Command    =
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	The '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' are a light<ref name=HK144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135</ref> [[BattleMech]] regiment in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]].		The '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' are a light<ref name=HK144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135</ref> [[BattleMech]] regiment in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]].
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	=== Star League Era ===		=== Star League Era ===
−	Of the various [[brigade]]s of Regulars active within the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] during the [[Star League era]], the [[regiment]]s of the Benjamin Regulars — including the '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' — were considered to be the most flexible. This was a reflection of the reality that the Regulars could at any point be called on to fight against the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] or the [[Star League Defense Force]], as a result of the [[Benjamin Military District]] bordering the [[Federated Suns]], [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and [[Terran Hegemony]]. This was even acknowledged by the [[Internal Security Force]], who gave the Second and the other regiments of the Regulars more leeway than the average [[DCMS]] unit — an attitude the Benjamin Regulars repaid by limiting complaints and criticism to supply issues and local concerns, rather than anything to do with politics.<ref name="FR2765p10"/>	+	Of the various [[brigade]]s of Regulars active within the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] during the [[Star League era]], the [[regiment]]s of the Benjamin Regulars - including the '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' - were considered to be the most flexible. This was a reflection of the reality that the Regulars could at any point be called on to fight against the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] or the [[Star League Defense Force]], as a result of the [[Benjamin Military District]] bordering the [[Federated Suns]], [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and [[Terran Hegemony]]. This was even acknowledged by the [[Internal Security Force]], who gave the Second and the other regiments of the Regulars more leeway than the average [[DCMS]] unit - an attitude the Benjamin Regulars repaid by limiting complaints and criticism to supply issues and local concerns, rather than anything to do with politics.<ref name="FR2765p10"/>
−	===Third Succession War===	+	===3rd Succession War===
	In [[3025]] the unit was stationed on [[Kajikazawa]].<ref name=HK135/>		In [[3025]] the unit was stationed on [[Kajikazawa]].<ref name=HK135/>
−	===Fourth Succession War===	+	===4th Succession War===
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−	===Ronin War===	+	===Ronin Wars===
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	===War of 3039===		===War of 3039===
−	The command was send as reinforcement to the beleaguered DCMS troops on [[Telos IV]]. The [[22nd Avalon Hussars|Twenty-second Avalon Hussars]] and [[12th Vegan Rangers|Twelfth Vegan Rangers Gamma Regiment]] onworld do everything to halt the approach.{{cn}}	+	The command was send as reinforcement to the beleaguered DCMS troops on [[Telos IV]]. The [[22nd Avalon Hussars]] and [[12th Vegan Rangers|12th Vegan Rangers Gamma Regiment]] onworld do everything to halt the approach.{{cn}}
	===Clan Invasion===		===Clan Invasion===
−	In [[3050]] the Second was based on [[Kajikazawa]].<ref name=20YUp41/>	+	In [[3050]] the Second was based on [[Kajikazawa]].<ref name=20yr41/>
−	===Operation BULLDOG===	+	===Operation Bulldog===
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	===Dominion War===		===Dominion War===
−	The unit fight against the Bears on [[Dumaring]] and reinforced the [[5th Galedon Regulars|Fifth Galedon Regulars]] as additional defense force. With their coordinated defense efforts they could hold the world until the [[Courchevel Trial]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 106–108</ref>	+	The unit fight against the Bears on [[Dumaring]] and reinforced the [[5th Galedon Regulars]] as additional defense force. With their coordinated defense efforts they could hold the world until the [[Courchevel Trial]]. <ref>''Field Manual Update'', pp.106-108</ref>
	===Federated Suns Incursion===		===Federated Suns Incursion===
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	===Jihad===		===Jihad===
−	The Second Benjamin Regulars defended [[Benjamin]] from Davion and [[Word of Blake]] forces. These resistance efforts took a heavy toll on the unit, reducing it to a quarter of its pre-[[Jihad]] strength.<ref name=FRDCMS08>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref> After being relieved by [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] forces the Second rebuilt its numbers by absorbing the survivors of the [[15th Benjamin Regulars|Fifteenth Benjamin Regulars]], who had also been on Benjamin. Once the world was free of Blakist forces, the Coordinator visited. The Second, however, wasn't able to enjoy the visit, as they were rotated off-world. The message that they weren't trusted by the High Command was received, and the Second stopped pushing for treatment equal to other Regular units. Their acceptance of this need to show their loyalty has worked, with the High Command sending some replacement troops.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 39</ref>	+	The Second Benjamin Regulars defended [[Benjamin]] from Davion and [[Word of Blake]] forces. These resistance efforts took a heavy toll on the unit, reducing it to a quarter of it's pre-[[Jihad]] strength.<ref name=FRDCMS08>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref> After being relieved by [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] forces the Second rebuilt its numbers by absorbing the survivors of the [[15th Benjamin Regulars]], who had also been on Benjamin. Once the world was free of Blakist forces, the Coordinator visited. The Second, however, wasn't able to enjoy the visit, as they were rotated off-world. The message that they weren't trusted by the High Command was received, and the Second stopped pushing for treatment equal to other Regular units. Their acceptance of this need to show their loyalty has worked, with the High Command sending some replacement troops.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 39</ref>
	===Dark Age===		===Dark Age===
	The Second raided several systems along the Combine's borders with the [[Republic of the Sphere]] and the [[Rasalhague Dominion]], including the [[Dehgolan]] system.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 38</ref>		The Second raided several systems along the Combine's borders with the [[Republic of the Sphere]] and the [[Rasalhague Dominion]], including the [[Dehgolan]] system.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 38</ref>
−	Battling these Rasalhague Dominion forces have sharpened the fighting edge to a remarkable degree.  So much so that in terms of respect the regiment stands shoulder to shoulder with the vaunted Sword of Light formations in the eyes of the Coordinator and the ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]''.  As part of the expansion of the Benjamin Regulars, Warlord Shichiroji Hayashida split one battalion's worth of men and equipment to merge into the new units, leaving the Second with a reduced combat power but left the unit's cohesion intact.<ref name=FM3145p52>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 52: "Benjamin Regulars"</ref>	+	Battling these Rasalhague Dominion forces have sharpened the fighting edge to a remarkable degree.  So much so that in terms of respect the regiment stands shoulder to shoulder with the vaunted Sword of Light formations in the eyes of the Coordinator and the ''Gunji no Kanrei''.  As part of the expansion of the Benjamin Regulars, Warlord Shichiroji Hayashida split one battalion's worth of men and equipment to merge into the new units, leaving the Second with a reduced combat power but left the unit's cohesion intact. <ref name=FM3145p52>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 52, "Benjamin Regulars"</ref>
	As of the Draconis Combine invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] in [[3145]] the Second Benjamin became based on the newly conquered world of [[Raman]] in the Proserpine Prefecture.  They were heavily deployed during these operations and after facing off against crack units of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns took heavy damage.<ref name=FM3145p52/>		As of the Draconis Combine invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] in [[3145]] the Second Benjamin became based on the newly conquered world of [[Raman]] in the Proserpine Prefecture.  They were heavily deployed during these operations and after facing off against crack units of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns took heavy damage.<ref name=FM3145p52/>
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	==Officers==		==Officers==
	{| class="wikitable"		{| class="wikitable"
−	|-	+	|-
	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank		! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name		! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
	! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command		! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
	|-		|-
−	| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Second Benjamin Regulars'''	+	| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Benjamin Regulars'''
	|-		|-
−	| ''[[General]]''||[[Samson Tartilkoff]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HK135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135: "Unit Deployment Table"</ref>	+	| ''[[General]]''||[[Samson Tartilkoff]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HK135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135, "Unit Deployment Table"</ref>
	|-		|-
−	| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Samson Ashura]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20YUp41/>	+	| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Samson Ashura]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20yr41/>
	|-		|-
−	| ''Tai-sa''||[[Ben Auberjona]]||[[3059]]–[[3067]]<ref name=FMDC41>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 41: "Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 116: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>	+	| ''Tai-sa''||[[Ben Auberjona]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMDC41>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 41, "Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Updates'', p.116, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
	|-		|-
−	| ''Tai-sa''||[[Yuuto Motou]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>	+	| ''Tai-sa''||[[Yuuto Motou]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
	|-		|-
−	| ''Tai-sa''||[[Tsuyoshi Kanagaki]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p63>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 63: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>	+	| ''Tai-sa''||[[Tsuyoshi Kanagaki]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p63>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 63, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
	|-		|-
	|}		|}
−
−	===Other officers===
−	* ''[[Sho-sa]]'' [[Lord]] [[Victor Garreth]] from the Third [[Battalion]] from at least [[3024]] to [[3028]].<ref>''Shrapnel'' (Dance of Vengeance short story)</ref>
	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
	=== Star League Era ===		=== Star League Era ===
	The Second Benjamin Regulars favored a strong combined-arms approach, but otherwise were a generalist unit, and deliberately fielded a wide range of [[BattleMech]] classes to encourage adaptation to changing circumstances.<ref name="FR2765p10"/>		The Second Benjamin Regulars favored a strong combined-arms approach, but otherwise were a generalist unit, and deliberately fielded a wide range of [[BattleMech]] classes to encourage adaptation to changing circumstances.<ref name="FR2765p10"/>
−
−	=== Succession Wars Era ===
−	In [[3025]] the unit was specialized in city fighting.<ref name=HKDCp144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 144: "The Benjamin Regulars"</ref>
	=== Clan Invasion ===		=== Clan Invasion ===
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	==Composition History==		==Composition History==
	=== 2765 ===		=== 2765 ===
−	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p10">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 10: "Benjamin Regulars"</ref>	+	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p10">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 10, "Benjamin Regulars"</ref>
−	: Note: At this point in time the Regulars were stationed on [[Sendai]]; attached to the Regulars were a wing of [[aerospace fighter]]s, an artillery regiment, four infantry regiments and four armored regiments.<ref name="FR2765p10"/>	+	:- At this point in time the Regulars were stationed on [[Sendai]]; attached to the Regulars were a wing of [[aerospace fighter]]s, an artillery regiment, four infantry regiments and four armoured regiments.<ref name="FR2765p10"/>
−	=== 2786–2821 ===	+	=== 2786 ===
−	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref>	+	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136"/>
−	: Note: At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on [[Trolloc Prime]].<ref name="FSWp136"/>In 2821 the unit was operating at just below half-strength and stationed on [[Buckminster]].<ref name="FSWp136"/>	+	:- At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on [[Trolloc Prime]].<ref name="FSWp136"/>
		+
		+	=== 2821 ===
		+	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref>
		+	:- At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at just below half-strength and stationed on [[Buckminster]].<ref name="FSWp136"/>
	=== 2830 ===		=== 2830 ===
−	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref>	+	'''2nd Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp96>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 96 </ref>
−	: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Trolloc Prime]] with an operational readiness of 83 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/>	+	: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Trolloc Prime]] with an operational readiness of 83 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp96/>
−	=== 2864 ===	+	=== 2864 ===
−	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp96/>	+	'''2nd Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp96/>
−	: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Trolloc Prime]] with an operational readiness of 42 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/>	+	: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Trolloc Prime]] with an operational readiness of 42 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp96/>
	===3025===		===3025===
	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HK135/>		'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HK135/>
−	:* CO: ''General'' Samson Tartikoff<ref name=HK135/>	+	:* CO: ''General'' Samson Tartikoff <ref name=HK135/>
−	:Note: The Second Benjamin Regulars are a light 'Mech Regiment.<ref name=HKDCp144/> At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kajikazawa]].<ref name=HK135/>	+	:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kajikazawa]]. <ref name=HK135/>
	===3040===		===3040===
−	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HWo3039p138/>	+	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 138 </ref>
−	:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Kajikazawa]].<ref name=HWo3039p138>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 138</ref>
	===3050===		===3050===
−	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=20YUp41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41</ref>	+	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=20yr41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41 </ref>
−	:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Samson Ashura<ref name=20YUp41/>	+	:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Samson Ashura<ref name=20yr41/>
−	: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Kajikazawa.<ref name=20YUp41/>	+
		+	: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Kajikazawa. <ref name=20yr41/>
	===3054===		===3054===
−	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=ORp27>''Objective Raids'', p. 27</ref>	+	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=ORp27>''Objective Raids'', p.27</ref>
−	:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Samson Ashura	+	* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Samson Ashura
	===3059===		===3059===
	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/>		'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/>
−	:* CO: First [[Battalion]]: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Ben Auberjona	+	* CO: 1st [[Battalion]]: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Ben Auberjona
−	::* XO: Second [[Company]]: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Onai Tekimata	+	:* XO: 2nd [[Company]]: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Onai Tekimata
−	:* Second Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Keith Mick	+	* 2nd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Keith Mick
−	:* Third Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Hamilton Veil	+	* 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Hamilton Veil
−	:Note: The Steel Jaws (Second Company, First Battalion) is an experienced unit in street fighting and had received many upgrades for their heavy/assault machines. The remaining unit are mainly medium weight. Approximately 60 percent of the Mechs are upgraded.<ref name=FMDC14>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 14</ref>	+	Note: The Steel Jaws (2nd Company - 1st Battalion) is a experienced unit in street fighting and had received many upgrades for their heavy/assault machines. The remaining unit are mainly medium weight. Approximately 60 percent of the Mechs are upgraded. <ref name=FMDC14> ''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'' ,p. 14 </ref>
−	:'''War Shrikes''' (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/>	+	'''War Shrikes''' (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/>
−	:* Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Jase Montgomery	+	* Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Jase Montgomery
−	:Note: As an active fighting unit they saw a lot of combat. Their machines (mainly [[Slayer]]s & [[Shilone]]s)spotted many upgrades.	+	Note: As a active fighting unit they saw a lot of combat. Their machines (mainly [[Slayer]]s & [[Shilone]]s)spotted many upgrades.
−	:'''Fifteenth Precinct Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/>	+	'''Fifteenth Precinct Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/>
−	:* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Reese Massikocho	+	* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Reese Massikocho
−	:Note: The past as a law enforcement unit learned them many city fighting skills. The light IFS are best suited for such fights.	+	Note: The past as a law enforcement unit learned them many city fighting skills. The light IFS are best suited for such fights.
−	:'''Vlad's Vanguards''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/>	+	'''Vlad's Vanguards''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/>
−	:* Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Vlad Petrovka	+	* Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Vlad Petrovka
−	:Note: The unit contains two infantry types, one fast jump infantry battalion and one motorized battalion, this gives the parent unit forces quick response.	+	Note: The unit contains two infantry types, one fast jump infantry battalion and one motorized battalion, this gives the parent unit forces quick response.
	===3067===		===3067===
	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>		'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
−	:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ben Auberjona	+	* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ben Auberjona
−	:'''War Shrikes''' ([[Wing (Military Unit|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>	+	'''War Shrikes''' ([[Wing (Military Unit|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
−	:* Wing Commander: ''Dai-i'' Jase Montgomery	+	* Wing Commander: ''Dai-i'' Jase Montgomery
		+
		+	'''Fifteenth Precinct Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
		+	* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Levar Tomaga
−	:'''Fifteenth Precinct Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>	+	'''Vlad's Vanguards''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
−	:* Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Levar Tomaga	+	* Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Vlad Petrovka
−
−	:'''Vlad's Vanguards''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/>
−	:* Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Vlad Petrovka
	===3079===		===3079===
−	'''Second Benjamin Regulars ''' (Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=“frdcms8“>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref>	+	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Reinforced BattleMech Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FRDCMS08/>
−	: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Benjamin]].<ref name=“frdcms8“/>
	===3085===		===3085===
−	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>	+	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
−	:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Yuuto Motou]]	+	* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Yuuto Motou
−	:'''War Shrikes''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>	+	'''War Shrikes''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
−	:* CO: ''Cho-sa'' [[Mannix Maestri]]	+	* CO: ''Cho-sa'' Mannix Maestri
−	:'''Fifteenth Precinct Armor''' (Battalion/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>	+	'''Fifteenth Precinct Armor''' (Battalion/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
−	:* CO: ''Chu-sa'' [[Nanami Yukimura]]	+	* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Nanami Yukimura
−	:'''Minori's Vanguards''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>	+	'''Minori's Vanguards''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/>
−	:* CO: ''Chu-sa'' [[Minori Adami]]	+	* CO: ''Chu-sa'' Minori Adami
	===3145===		===3145===
	'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (2 Battalions/Elite/Fanatical) (65% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>		'''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (2 Battalions/Elite/Fanatical) (65% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>
−	:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Tsuyoshi Kanagaki	+	* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Tsuyoshi Kanagaki
−	:'''War Shrikes''' (Elite/Fanatical) (70% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>	+	'''War Shrikes''' (Elite/Fanatical) (70% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>
−	:* CO: ''Sho-sa'' [[Rie Takudo]]	+	* CO: Sho-sa Rie Takudo
−	:'''Seventeenth Benjamin Guards''' (Veteran/Reliable) (90% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>	+	'''Seventeenth Benjamin Guards''' (Veteran/Reliable) (90% Strength) <ref name=FM3145p63/>
−	:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Lillie Hess]]	+	* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Lillie Hess
−	:'''Shannon's Vanguards''' (Elite/Reliable) (75% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>	+	'''Shannon’s Vanguards''' (Elite/Reliable) (75% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/>
−	:* CO: ''Tai-sa'' [[Shannon Moritz]]	+	* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Shannon Moritz
−	:Notes: The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating.	+	Notes:
		+	:The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating.
	==References==		==References==
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	==Bibliography==		==Bibliography==
	* ''[[20 Year Update]]''		* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
−	* ''[[Dance of Vengeance]]'' (in: ''Shrapnel'')
	* ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]] (Novel)''		* ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]] (Novel)''
	* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''		* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
	* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''		* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
	* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''		* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
−	* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''	+	* ''[[Field Manual: Update]]''
		+	* ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]''
	* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''		* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]''
−	* ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]''	+	* ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]''
−	* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
	* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''		* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
	* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''		* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
−	* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''	+	* ''[[Shrapnel]]''
−	* ''[[Shrapnel (anthology)]]''
	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''		* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
		+	* ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)| Second Succession War]]''
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	[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Benjamin Regulars, 02nd]]		[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Benjamin Regulars, 02nd]]

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{{infoBoxStateUnit | image = [[File:Benjaminregulars2.png]] | nickname = Defenders of the Combine | parent formation = [[Benjamin Regulars]] | formed = [[Star League era]] or earlier<ref name="FR2765p10"/> | year = 3025 | unitname = 2nd Benjamin Regulars BattleMech Regiment }} The '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' are a light<ref name=HK144>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135</ref> [[BattleMech]] regiment in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. ==History== ===Formation=== {{Sectionstub}} === Star League Era === Of the various [[brigade]]s of Regulars active within the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] during the [[Star League era]], the [[regiment]]s of the Benjamin Regulars - including the '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' - were considered to be the most flexible. This was a reflection of the reality that the Regulars could at any point be called on to fight against the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] or the [[Star League Defense Force]], as a result of the [[Benjamin Military District]] bordering the [[Federated Suns]], [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and [[Terran Hegemony]]. This was even acknowledged by the [[Internal Security Force]], who gave the Second and the other regiments of the Regulars more leeway than the average [[DCMS]] unit - an attitude the Benjamin Regulars repaid by limiting complaints and criticism to supply issues and local concerns, rather than anything to do with politics.<ref name="FR2765p10"/> ===3rd Succession War=== In [[3025]] the unit was stationed on [[Kajikazawa]].<ref name=HK135/> ===4th Succession War=== {{Sectionstub}} ===Ronin Wars=== {{Sectionstub}} ===War of 3039=== The command was send as reinforcement to the beleaguered DCMS troops on [[Telos IV]]. The [[22nd Avalon Hussars]] and [[12th Vegan Rangers|12th Vegan Rangers Gamma Regiment]] onworld do everything to halt the approach.{{cn}} ===Clan Invasion=== In [[3050]] the Second was based on [[Kajikazawa]].<ref name=20yr41/> ===Operation Bulldog=== {{Sectionstub}} ===Dominion War=== The unit fight against the Bears on [[Dumaring]] and reinforced the [[5th Galedon Regulars]] as additional defense force. With their coordinated defense efforts they could hold the world until the [[Courchevel Trial]]. <ref>''Field Manual Update'', pp.106-108</ref> ===Federated Suns Incursion=== {{Sectionstub}} ===Jihad=== The Second Benjamin Regulars defended [[Benjamin]] from Davion and [[Word of Blake]] forces. These resistance efforts took a heavy toll on the unit, reducing it to a quarter of it's pre-[[Jihad]] strength.<ref name=FRDCMS08>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 8</ref> After being relieved by [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] forces the Second rebuilt its numbers by absorbing the survivors of the [[15th Benjamin Regulars]], who had also been on Benjamin. Once the world was free of Blakist forces, the Coordinator visited. The Second, however, wasn't able to enjoy the visit, as they were rotated off-world. The message that they weren't trusted by the High Command was received, and the Second stopped pushing for treatment equal to other Regular units. Their acceptance of this need to show their loyalty has worked, with the High Command sending some replacement troops.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 39</ref> ===Dark Age=== The Second raided several systems along the Combine's borders with the [[Republic of the Sphere]] and the [[Rasalhague Dominion]], including the [[Dehgolan]] system.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 38</ref> Battling these Rasalhague Dominion forces have sharpened the fighting edge to a remarkable degree. So much so that in terms of respect the regiment stands shoulder to shoulder with the vaunted Sword of Light formations in the eyes of the Coordinator and the ''Gunji no Kanrei''. As part of the expansion of the Benjamin Regulars, Warlord Shichiroji Hayashida split one battalion's worth of men and equipment to merge into the new units, leaving the Second with a reduced combat power but left the unit's cohesion intact. <ref name=FM3145p52>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 52, "Benjamin Regulars"</ref> As of the Draconis Combine invasion of the [[Federated Suns]] in [[3145]] the Second Benjamin became based on the newly conquered world of [[Raman]] in the Proserpine Prefecture. They were heavily deployed during these operations and after facing off against crack units of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns took heavy damage.<ref name=FM3145p52/> ==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 |- | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Benjamin Regulars''' |- | ''[[General]]''||[[Samson Tartilkoff]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HK135>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 135, "Unit Deployment Table"</ref> |- | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Samson Ashura]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20yr41/> |- | ''Tai-sa''||[[Ben Auberjona]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMDC41>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 41, "Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp116>''Field Manual: Updates'', p.116, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> |- | ''Tai-sa''||[[Yuuto Motou]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p49>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |- | ''Tai-sa''||[[Tsuyoshi Kanagaki]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p63>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 63, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> |- |} ==Tactics== === Star League Era === The Second Benjamin Regulars favored a strong combined-arms approach, but otherwise were a generalist unit, and deliberately fielded a wide range of [[BattleMech]] classes to encourage adaptation to changing circumstances.<ref name="FR2765p10"/> === Clan Invasion === The Second specializes in assaulting urban targets, using speed to threaten several sections of a city at once and spread out the defenders.<ref name=FMDC41/> ==Composition History== === 2765 === '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p10">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 10, "Benjamin Regulars"</ref> :- At this point in time the Regulars were stationed on [[Sendai]]; attached to the Regulars were a wing of [[aerospace fighter]]s, an artillery regiment, four infantry regiments and four armoured regiments.<ref name="FR2765p10"/> === 2786 === '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136"/> :- At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on [[Trolloc Prime]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> === 2821 === '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp136">''First Succession War'', p. 136, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"</ref> :- At this point in time the Regulars were a light-weight regiment, operating at just below half-strength and stationed on [[Buckminster]].<ref name="FSWp136"/> === 2830 === '''2nd Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp96>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 96 </ref> : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Trolloc Prime]] with an operational readiness of 83 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp96/> === 2864 === '''2nd Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp96/> : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Trolloc Prime]] with an operational readiness of 42 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp96/> ===3025=== '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HK135/> :* CO: ''General'' Samson Tartikoff <ref name=HK135/> :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kajikazawa]]. <ref name=HK135/> ===3040=== '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 138 </ref> ===3050=== '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=20yr41>''20 Year Update'', p. 41 </ref> :* CO: ''Tai-sa'' Samson Ashura<ref name=20yr41/> : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Kajikazawa. <ref name=20yr41/> ===3054=== '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=ORp27>''Objective Raids'', p.27</ref> * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Samson Ashura ===3059=== '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/> * CO: 1st [[Battalion]]: ''[[Tai-sa]]'' Ben Auberjona :* XO: 2nd [[Company]]: ''[[Chu-sa]]'' Onai Tekimata * 2nd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Keith Mick * 3rd Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Hamilton Veil Note: The Steel Jaws (2nd Company - 1st Battalion) is a experienced unit in street fighting and had received many upgrades for their heavy/assault machines. The remaining unit are mainly medium weight. Approximately 60 percent of the Mechs are upgraded. <ref name=FMDC14> ''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'' ,p. 14 </ref> '''War Shrikes''' (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/> * Wing Commander: ''[[Dai-i]]'' Jase Montgomery Note: As a active fighting unit they saw a lot of combat. Their machines (mainly [[Slayer]]s & [[Shilone]]s)spotted many upgrades. '''Fifteenth Precinct Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/> * Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Reese Massikocho Note: The past as a law enforcement unit learned them many city fighting skills. The light IFS are best suited for such fights. '''Vlad's Vanguards''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMDC41/> * Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Vlad Petrovka Note: The unit contains two infantry types, one fast jump infantry battalion and one motorized battalion, this gives the parent unit forces quick response. ===3067=== '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Ben Auberjona '''War Shrikes''' ([[Wing (Military Unit|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> * Wing Commander: ''Dai-i'' Jase Montgomery '''Fifteenth Precinct Armor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> * Armor Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Levar Tomaga '''Vlad's Vanguards''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp116/> * Troop Commander: ''Chu-sa'' Vlad Petrovka ===3079=== '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Reinforced BattleMech Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FRDCMS08/> ===3085=== '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Yuuto Motou '''War Shrikes''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> * CO: ''Cho-sa'' Mannix Maestri '''Fifteenth Precinct Armor''' (Battalion/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> * CO: ''Chu-sa'' Nanami Yukimura '''Minori's Vanguards''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p49/> * CO: ''Chu-sa'' Minori Adami ===3145=== '''Second Benjamin Regulars''' (2 Battalions/Elite/Fanatical) (65% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/> * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Tsuyoshi Kanagaki '''War Shrikes''' (Elite/Fanatical) (70% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/> * CO: Sho-sa Rie Takudo '''Seventeenth Benjamin Guards''' (Veteran/Reliable) (90% Strength) <ref name=FM3145p63/> * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Lillie Hess '''Shannon’s Vanguards''' (Elite/Reliable) (75% Strength)<ref name=FM3145p63/> * CO: ''Tai-sa'' Shannon Moritz Notes: :The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating. ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]] (Novel)'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' * ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]'' * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' * ''[[Shrapnel]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)| Second Succession War]]'' [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Benjamin Regulars, 02nd]]

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