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'''II Legio Cataphracti''' is a military unit of the [[Marian Legions]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
When the [[Marian Hegemony]] invaded several [[Free Worlds League]] worlds on the 11th of November [[3077]] '''II Legio''' was one of the Legions assigned to the campaign. II Legio attacked the planet [[Kendall]], where the defending [[FWLM]] forces resorted to desperate tactics to defeat II Legio - tactics which included the use of tactical nuclear weapons. As a result of the tactics used by the defenders II Legio was largely destroyed and thousands of civilians were killed. The few survivors of II Legio retreated to the nearby world of [[Landfall]] in early December.<ref name="J:FRp58">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 58, "The Jihad in Review"</ref>
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In [[3054]] the II Legio was sent to invade the [[Lothian League]]. They and other supporting units fought for a year, but by 3055 the Lothian League was a part of the Marian Hegemony. The II Legio was left in place to enforce the will of the ''Caesar''. Despite this, there was great deal of resistance to Marian rule, and the population was primed for a rebellion.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 70</ref> The II Legio was stationed on [[Lordinax]] in 3055, when the ''Caesar's'' heir was assigned to command the unit. He took command in [[3060]].<ref name=fmp71>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 71</ref>
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The II Legion had been facing a protracted guerilla campaign for several years. The constant fighting had crushed the unit's morale despite receiving constant reinforcements from the core of the Hegemony. Julius O'Reilly was able to negotiate a peace agreement with the leader of the resistance movement, thus earning his unit's loyalty. The II Legion then followed Julius to the [[Illyrian Palatinate]], where they forcibly integrated that nation into the Hegemony.<ref name=fmp71/>
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In [[3063]] the Second Legion arrived on [[Alphard]] to support their commander.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 72</ref> They cut down the loyal members of the [[I Legio]] who attempted to defend [[Sean O'Reilly]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 77</ref> After the new ''Caesar'' had raised all the ''plebian'' members of the Legion to ''patrician'' status, the Second Legion returned to the Illyrian District, where they were assisted in the ongoing integration efforts. Taking a page from their former commander, the members of Second Legion were using understanding and peaceful integration tactics rather than punitive assaults. Despite this, II Legio was forced to put down some armed resistance.<ref name=FMP78/>
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When the [[Marian Hegemony]] invaded several [[Free Worlds League]] worlds on the 11th of November [[3077]] II Legio was one of the Legions assigned to the campaign. II Legio attacked the planet [[Kendall]], where the defending [[FWLM]] forces resorted to desperate tactics to defeat II Legio - tactics which included the use of tactical nuclear weapons. As a result of the tactics used by the defenders II Legio was largely destroyed and thousands of civilians were killed. The few survivors of II Legio retreated to the nearby world of [[Landfall]] in early December.<ref name="J:FRp58">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 58, "The Jihad in Review"</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==

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II Legio Cataphracti is a military unit of the Marian Legions.

History

In 3054 the II Legio was sent to invade the Lothian League. They and other supporting units fought for a year, but by 3055 the Lothian League was a part of the Marian Hegemony. The II Legio was left in place to enforce the will of the Caesar. Despite this, there was great deal of resistance to Marian rule, and the population was primed for a rebellion.[1] The II Legio was stationed on Lordinax in 3055, when the Caesar's heir was assigned to command the unit. He took command in 3060.[2]

The II Legion had been facing a protracted guerilla campaign for several years. The constant fighting had crushed the unit's morale despite receiving constant reinforcements from the core of the Hegemony. Julius O'Reilly was able to negotiate a peace agreement with the leader of the resistance movement, thus earning his unit's loyalty. The II Legion then followed Julius to the Illyrian Palatinate, where they forcibly integrated that nation into the Hegemony.[2]

In 3063 the Second Legion arrived on Alphard to support their commander.[3] They cut down the loyal members of the I Legio who attempted to defend Sean O'Reilly.[4] After the new Caesar had raised all the plebian members of the Legion to patrician status, the Second Legion returned to the Illyrian District, where they were assisted in the ongoing integration efforts. Taking a page from their former commander, the members of Second Legion were using understanding and peaceful integration tactics rather than punitive assaults. Despite this, II Legio was forced to put down some armed resistance.[5]

When the Marian Hegemony invaded several Free Worlds League worlds on the 11th of November 3077 II Legio was one of the Legions assigned to the campaign. II Legio attacked the planet Kendall, where the defending FWLM forces resorted to desperate tactics to defeat II Legio - tactics which included the use of tactical nuclear weapons. As a result of the tactics used by the defenders II Legio was largely destroyed and thousands of civilians were killed. The few survivors of II Legio retreated to the nearby world of Landfall in early December.[6]

Officers

As of 3064 to 3067 the commanding officer was Prefect Theodore Penn.[5][7]

As of 3085 the commanding officer was Prefect Darina Snyders.[8]

Tactics

The II Legio prefers overhelming forces to strike down enemy forces.[5]

Composition History

3064

Prima Cohors (1 Cohort/Veteran/Fanatical)[5]

- The Prima is the heavist Cohort of the legion, she fields an full assault Maniple of upgraded designs.

Secunda Cohors (1 Cohort/Regular/Fanatical)[5]

  • CO: Legatus Christopher Brown

- The Secunda was recently commanded by Julius O'Reilly.

Tertia Cohors (1 Cohort/Regular/Reliable)[5]

  • CO: Legatus Michael Hutchisson

- The bulk of older assault 'Mech designs, are used by the Tertia.

II Auxilia Loricatus (1 Legion/Regular/Reliable)[5]

  • CO: Prefect David Hudson

II Auxilia Mobiliaris (1 Legion/Veteran/Fanatical)[5]

  • CO: Prefect Ryan Smyth

3067

II Legio (Veteran/Fanatical)[7]

  • CO: Prefect Theodore Penn

Prima Cohors (1 Cohort/Elite/Fanatical)[7]

  • CO: Legatus Crosby Ton

Secunda Cohors (1 Cohort/Veteran/Reliable)[7]

  • CO: Legatus Eren Tloth

Tertia Cohors (1 Cohort/Elite/Reliable)[7]

  • CO: Legatus Michael Hutchisson

Quarta Cohors (1 Cohort/Regular/Fanatical)[7]

  • CO: Legatus Meinhard Tubbe

Quinta Cohors (1 Cohort/Regular/Reliable)[7]

  • CO: Legatus Geddy West

II Auxilia Loricatus Legio (1 Legion/Veteran/Fanatical)[7]

  • CO: Prefect David Hudson

II Auxilia Mobiliarius Legio (1 Legion/Veteran/Fanatical)[7]

  • CO: Prefect Wilma Bohn

II Caelum Wing (1 Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[7]

  • CO: Legatus Troy Eichmenn

3085

II Legio (Veteran/Fanatical)[8]

  • CO: Prefect Darina Snyders

Prima Cohors (Elite/Fanatical)[8]

  • CO: Prefect David Hudson

Secunda Cohors (Elite/Fanatical)[8]

  • CO: Prefect Haakan Westlund

Tertia Cohors (Veteran/Fanatical)[8]

  • CO: Prefect Crosby Ton

Quarta Cohors (Regular/Fanatical)[8]

  • CO: Prefect Wilma Bohn

Quinta Cohors (Regular/Fanatical)[8]

  • CO: Prefect Gorman Tuman

II Auxilia Loricatus Legio (Veteran/Reliable)[8]

  • CO: Prefect Milena Macon

II Auxilia Mobilarius Legion (Regular/Reliable)[8]

  • CO: Prefect Adonis Bentley

II Caelum (Wing/Elite/Fanatical)[8]

  • CO: Prefect Wum Nemeth

Notes

Rules

References

  1. Field Manual: Periphery, p. 70
  2. 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Periphery, p. 71
  3. Field Manual: Periphery, p. 72
  4. Field Manual: Periphery, p. 77
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Field Manual: Periphery, p. 78, "II Legio Unit Profile"
  6. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 58, "The Jihad in Review"
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 Field Manual: Updates, p. 202, "Marian Hegemony Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3067"
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 Field Manual: 3085, p. 151, "Marian Hegemony Deployment Table - 3085"

Bibliography