Editing 2nd Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)

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| Designation = Second Falcon Jaegers
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| Disbanded = 
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| Nickname = The Frost Falcons
| Affiliation = [[Clan Jade Falcon]]
| Parent Command = [[Iota Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Iota Galaxy]];<br>[[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]] (previous)
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==Unit Description==
The 2nd Falcon Jaegers is a [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[Cluster]], which served originally as part of the Clan's [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]].

==History==
===Operation REVIVAL===
As part of [[Operation REVIVAL]], the unit fought a number of battles during the Invasion.

====3050====
In August [[3050]] the 2nd Jaegers struck the planet of [[Blackjack (system)|Blackjack]], inflicting over 80% losses on the defending [[Blackjack School of Conflict]]'s [[Blackjack Training Battalion|Training Battalion]]. The 2nd Jaegers were suitably impressed by the performance of the Blackjack Training Battalion, considering them among the most honorable Inner Sphere opponents they'd encountered so far. A number of the Blackjack cadets were claimed as [[bondsmen]], the most notable being [[Mark Harris]] who successfully defeated a Falcon warrior in an impromptu [[Trial of Possession]] for his family's home.<ref name=JFS-41>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 41: "Fourth Wave - Blackjack - August 3050"</ref><ref>''Double Down''</ref>

In September [[3050]], the Jaegers fought for control of the world of [[Leskovik]], where they fought with the Leskovik Militia at the site of the Leskovik Refinery Complex. During the course of the battle, a liquid natural gas tank was hit by weapon fire and exploded.  The Jaegers and the Militia were consumed by the blast. It was not found out until later that the explosion was accidental.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 42: Leskovik - Battle for control of Leskovik and its disaster</ref>

====Other Battles====
The Second fought the [[10th Lyran Guards|Tenth Lyran Guards]] on [[Alyina]].

====Battle of Tukayyid====
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As the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] forces attempted to block the Jade Falcon withdrawal, the 2nd Jaeger ran into the [[309th Division (ComStar)|309th Division]]. In some of the most bloodthirsty fighting to have occurred on Tukayyid, both units practically destroyed each other, the green 309th inflicting nearly 70% losses on the Jaegers, but suffering even worse damage in return.<ref name=T>''Tukayyid'', p. 58: "Campaign: Clan Jade Falcon"</ref><ref name=JF>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 32: "Battle of Tukayyid"</ref><ref name=FMCC>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 95: "Taking Wing: Operation Revival and Beyond (3048-3057)"</ref>

===After Operation Revival===
The Second Jaegers and the [[5th Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|Fifth Battle]] [[Cluster]] were stationed on [[Antares]] in September [[3053]] when the [[1st Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|First]] and [[2nd Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|2nd Viper Guards]] mounted a diversionary attack in support of a push on [[Graus]] to recover a rumored [[Star League]] cache.

The defending Jade Falcon forces were hampered by the collaboration of the local population with the [[Clan Steel Viper|Steel Viper]] attackers and were forced to retreat from the world.

The Second was stationed on [[Alyina]] in 3054.<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 58</ref>

===Refusal War===
During the [[Refusal War]], the Jaegers fought on the world of Devin, where they had a victory over [[Clan Wolf]] forces on the planet.

===Post–Refusal War===
In aftermath of the Refusal War, the unit was transferred to the second line [[Iota Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Iota Galaxy]]. In 3059, the unit adopted a new insignia honoring the exploits of its new commander, [[Taman Malthus]], during Operation REVIVAL. This insignia shows [[Elemental_(Battle_Armor)|Elemental battle armor]] fighting alongside a ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' BattleMech.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 104: Origins of the Cluster's new insignia</ref>

The Second Falcon Jaegers landed on [[Engadine]] in [[3058]]. While there they landed near the [[22nd Skye Rangers]] and destroyed the Lyran unit.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 8</ref>

In [[3062]] the Second was on [[Sudeten]] when they were attacked by the [[One-Eyed Jacks]] mercenary command, all former alumni of the Blackjack School of Conflict. The Second wasn't prepared for the underhanded tricks and unusual combat methods of the Jacks, and took heavy losses. Despite this, the Second inflicted heavy losses on the mercenaries as well.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 53</ref>

In June 3069, elements of the Second Jaegers faced the [[1st Kell Hounds]] on Graceland. The Falcons killed [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Daniel Allard]] in this engagement.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 75</ref>

===Jihad===
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===Dark Age===
The Second Falcon Jaegers landed on [[Zhongshan]] in [[3087]]. They faced the [[13th Wolf Guards (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|Thirteenth Wolf Guards]] and several mercenary and militia units. This conflict was the first time the Falcons employed the ''[[Eyrie]]'' BattleMech, and it was very effective. Despite this, the Falcons didn't take the world.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', p. 34</ref>

In [[3140]] the Second defended [[Chahar]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', p. 24</ref>

==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
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Falcon Jaegers Cluster'''
|-
| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Marthe Pryde]]||[[3046]]-[[3053]]<ref name=ER3052p48>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 48</ref><ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 49: Table of Organization and Equipment - 2nd falcon Jaegers 3050 deployment configuration</ref>
|-
| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Taman Malthus]]||[[3059]]<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 13</ref>
|-
| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Ikuko Roshak]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p126>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 126: "Clan Military Forces"</ref>
|-
| [[Star Colonel]]||[[Wanda Helmer]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p168>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 168</ref>
|-
|}

==Tactics==
The Second Falcon Jaegers were an aggressive unit, often taking objectives while sustaining high casualties. During the fighting on Leskovik, for example, they lost a Trinary of troops when a natural gas refinery exploded.<ref name=ER3052p48/>

==Composition History==
===3050===
'''Partial'''
*Trinary Charlie
**Charlie Eye 3 - [[Star Commander]] [[Darya Pryde]]<ref>''First Strike'', p. 46: "Attacker"</ref>

===3053===
*Command Star - CO: Star Colonel Marthe Pryde
**Trinary Alpha - CO: Star Captain Nurten Buhallin
**Trinary Bravo - CO: Star Captain Lynn Roshak
**Trinary Charlie - CO: Star Captain Jacob Eagle
**Trinary Delta - CO: Star Captain Dorende Fore
***Delta is a [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] unit consisting of Star BattleMech & Elementals and two Stars of Elementals.
**Trinary Echo - CO: Star Captain Matthew Von Jankmon
***Echo is the Cluster's aerospace fighter formation.

===3059===
* 5 [[Trinary|Trinaries]]<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 104: 2nd Falcon Jaegers in Iota Galaxy - Strengths listed</ref>
** Regular Skilled

===3067===
'''2nd Falcon Jaegers''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU72+73>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 72–73</ref>
: Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Sudeten]] with an operational readiness of 75 percent.<ref name=FMU72+73/>

===3085===
'''2nd Falcon Jaegers''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p126/>
* CO: Star Colonel [[Ikuko Roshak]]
: Note: At this time the unit was stationed on [[Chahar]] with an operational readiness of 60 percent.<ref name=FM3085p126/>

==Organization Structure==
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File:Clanjadefalcon3052 2ndfalconjaegers.png|2nd Falcon Jaegers Cluster
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==Game Rules==
===3052===
The Second Falcon Jaegers possess the [[Overrun Combat]] special ability. They also inflict a –2 Initiative penalty on their opponents in the first turn, and a –1 Initiative penalty in the rest of the turns.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 149</ref>
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==Notes==
Unit only listed in 3067 with no background on its activities.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Double Down]]''
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans]]''
* ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]''


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