4th Arkab Legion

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Template:InfoBoxStateUnit 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.[1]

3rd Succession War

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

4th Succession War


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.[3] After this raid they redeployed to Camlann.[4]

Ronin Wars


Clan Invasion

As of early 3050, the unit was stationed on Camlann. [5]

The Legion fought the 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.[6] 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.[6] Tai-sa Kosiridam gave up command of the regiment for this failure, demoting himself to the executive officer position.[7]

Operation Bulldog

During Operation Bulldog the Fourth Arkab Legion defended Lonaconing from counterattacking Smoke Jaguar forces.[8] With some minor support from the 15th Lyran Guards the Fourth Arkab Legion was able to hold off the Jaguar's 27th Garrison Cluster[9] until the Smoke Jaguar Khans ordered withdrawal. Despite the Fourth's best efforts nearly all the 27th Cluster escaped.[10]

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.[8]

Federated Suns Incursion


Jihad

On February 12, 3071 several asteroids struck Arkab.[11] The 4th Arkab Legion left their duty station and returned to Algedi to assist in humanitarian relief efforts on the Azami worlds.[12] 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.[13]

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.[14]

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 it's consent to move to the front lines of the invasion of the Federated Suns, however no timetable has been given for this action.[15]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 4th Arkab Legion
Brigadier General Li Cheng 3025[16]
Tai-sa Sajulam Kosiridam 3050 - 3054[5][17]
Tai-sa Jabal Sharif 3059 - 3067[7][18]
Tai-sa Aoi Matsuoka 3085[19]
Tai-sa Khalid Reveiz 3145[20]

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.[7]

In 3025 the unit specializes in reconnaissance.[21]

Composition History

2765

Fourth Arkab Legion (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[22]

- 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.[22]

2786

Fourth Arkab Legion (Regular/Reliable)[23]

- At this point in time the Legion was a medium-weight regiment, operating at full strength and stationed on Arkab.[23]

2821

Fourth Arkab Legion (Regular/Reliable)[23]

- At this point in time the Legion was a medium-weight regiment, operating at just above one-third of full strength and stationed on Gandy's Luck.[23]

2830

4th Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) [24]

Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Otho with an operational readiness of 81 percent. [24]

2864

4th Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) [24]

Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Orestes with an operational readiness of 57 percent. [24]

3025

Fourth Arkab Legion (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[16]

  • CO: Brigadier General Li Cheng
Note: The 4th Arkab Legion is a light 'Mech unit[21]. At this point in time the unit was stationed on Camlann. [2]

3040

Fourth Arkab Legion (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[25]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Camlann. [25]

3050

Fourth Arkab Legion (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[5]

  • CO: Tai-sa Sajulam Kosiridam[5]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Camlann. [5]

3054

Fourth Arkab Legion (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)[17]

  • CO: Tai-sa Sajulam Kosiridam

3059

Fourth Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[7]

  • XO/2nd Battalion: Tai-sa Sajulam Kosiridam
  • 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Abu Ja'haim

Fourth Arkab Aerospace (Wing/Regular/Reliable)[7]

  • Wing Commander: Chu-sa Raffyd Cerelliat

Seventeenth Tannil Holy Defenders (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[7]

  • 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.[6]

3067

Fourth Arkab Legion (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[18]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Jabal Sharif

Fourth Arkab Aerospace (Wing/Regular/Reliable)[18]

  • Wing Commander: Chu-sa Hassid Lorelai

Seventeenth Tannil Holy Defenders (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[18]

  • Troop Commander: Tai-sa Marrin Slobevich

3079

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.[26] 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.[13]

3085

Fourth Arkab Legion (Veteran/Questionable)[19]

  • CO: Tai-sa Aoi Matsuoka

Fourth Arkab Aerospace (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)[19]

Fourth Arkab Armor (Battalion/Green/Questionable)[19]

  • CO: Chu-sa Akane Matsushita

Seventeenth Tannil Holy Defenders (Regular/Questionable)[19]

  • CO: Tai-sa Consus Kron

3145

Fourth Arkab Legion (Veteran/Reliable)[20]

  • CO: Tai-sa Khalid Reveiz

Fourth Algedi Aerospace (Wing/Regular/Reliable)[20]

Fourth Arkab Armor (Veteran/Reliable)[20]

  • CO: Tai-sa Anis Jabbara

Fourth Arkab Infantry (Regular/Questionable)[20]

  • CO: Tai-sa Lebid Abdoo

Notes

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.[27]

References

  1. ↑ Field Report 2765: Draconis Combine, p. 9
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p.135
  3. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 61
  4. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 139
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 20 Year Update, p. 43, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3050"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Era Report: 3062, p. 38
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 102, "4th Arkab Legion Unit Profile"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 113, "4th Arkab Legion"
  9. ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 13
  10. ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 36
  11. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 36
  12. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 52
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Field Report: DCMS, p. 20
  14. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 48
  15. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 62, "Fourth Arkab Legion"
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 135, "Unit Deployment Table"
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Objective Raids, p. 28, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3054"
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Field Manual: Update p. 116, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3067"
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 49, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 64, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3145"
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 145 "The Arkab Legions"
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Field Report 2765: DCMS, p. 9, "Arkab Legions"
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 First Succession War, p. 136, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery (DCMS)"
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 ’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 96
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 139 >Historical: War of 3039, p. 139
  26. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 19, "Arkab Legions"
  27. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 142

Bibliography

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