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In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XIII Corps (Star League)|XIII Corps]], [[10th Army (Star League)|Tenth Army]], to District 3 of the [[Free Worlds League Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]].<ref name=SL143>''The Star League'', p. 143, "Tenth"</ref> The 160th was destroyed during the [[Periphery Uprising]] in [[2765]].<ref name=SL143/> | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XIII Corps (Star League)|XIII Corps]], [[10th Army (Star League)|Tenth Army]], to District 3 of the [[Free Worlds League Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]].<ref name=SL143>''The Star League'', p. 143, "Tenth"</ref> The 160th was destroyed during the [[Periphery Uprising]] in [[2765]].<ref name=SL143/> | ||
| − | Prior to its destruction, the 160th served as the "ready response" division for XIII Corps. It was officially to drop on hostile worlds and prepare a secure landing zone for other elements of the XIII Corps.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 129</ref> They often deployed with the Eleventh Dragoon Regiment, which had a large number of armor battalions.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 128</ref> | + | Prior to its destruction, the 160th served as the "ready response" division for XIII Corps. It was officially to drop on hostile worlds and prepare a secure landing zone for other elements of the XIII Corps.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 129</ref> They often deployed with the [[11th Dragoon Regiment|Eleventh Dragoon Regiment]], which had a large number of armor battalions.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 128</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:01, 6 November 2018
Overview
The One Hundred Sixtieth Jump Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the XIII Corps, Tenth Army, to District 3 of the Free Worlds League Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[1] The 160th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[1]
Prior to its destruction, the 160th served as the "ready response" division for XIII Corps. It was officially to drop on hostile worlds and prepare a secure landing zone for other elements of the XIII Corps.[2] They often deployed with the Eleventh Dragoon Regiment, which had a large number of armor battalions.[3]
Officers
In 2764 the commanding officer was Major General Robena Shelenberger.[4]
Composition
As an SLDF Jump Infantry division the 160th would have been formed from two brigades of Jump Troops, one brigade of 'Mech regiments and two Ground Aero Wings.[5]