36th Division (Word of Blake)
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| 36th Division (Purity of Thought) | |
| Unit Profile (as of 3074) | |
| Nickname | Purity of Thought |
| Parent Formation | Word of Blake Militia |
| Formed | Late 3060s |
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[edit] Unit Description
The 36th Division was a "hidden" Word of Blake Militia unit that was first revealed in opening throws of the Jihad. The unit was most noted for its on New Avalon's occupation in parts of the war.
[edit] History
[edit] Reinforcing the 31st Division in '68
First seen in February of 3068, the unit was assigned to aide 31st Division in their attempt to seize the Davion capital world. Precentor Geist dropped his division on to top of the Beta Regiment of the 12th Vegan Rangers. The Rangers manage to escape the deadly assault, by 36th with only one 'Mech Battalion.[1] Precentor Geist using momentium of his more brutal tactics attempts to take Avalon City. However, Davion reinforcements consisting of the Davion Heavy Guard, Davion Assault Guard and the 3rd Davion Guards successfully keep the combined efforts of the 36th's and 31sts Divisions from pentrating the city's defenses and they are forced from planet.[2]
[edit] Officers
As of 3068, the Commanding Officer was Precentor Adler Geist.
As of 3074, the Commanding Officer was Precentor Geoffrey Zucker
[edit] Tactics
[edit] Composition
[edit] 3068
[edit] 3072
[edit] Notes
[edit] Game Notes
[edit] Reference
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon, p 7, "Twelfth Vegan Rangers, Beta Regiment" - 12th Rangers lost two Battalions to 36th Divison's dramatic entrance days after landing.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p 94, "36th Division" profile - 36th early action in first invasion attempt of the planet, then being repulsed from the planet.
