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− | In [[2764]], the unit was stationed on [[Monongahela]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"</ref>, assigned as a part of the [[XXIX Corps (Star League)|XXIX Corps]], [[2nd Army (Star League)|Second Army]], to District 1 of the [[Federated Suns Military Region]] and then transferred to District 3 by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL150>''The Star League'', p. 150, "Second"</ref>The 163rd was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL150/> | + | In [[2764]], the unit was stationed on [[Monongahela]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"</ref>, assigned as a part of the [[XXIX Corps (Star League)|XXIX Corps]], [[2nd Army (Star League)|Second Army]], to District 1 of the [[Federated Suns Military Region]] and then transferred to District 3 by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL150>''The Star League'', p. 150, "Second"</ref> The 163rd was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL150/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== |
Revision as of 07:15, 25 February 2017
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Overview
The 163rd Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Monongahela[1], assigned as a part of the XXIX Corps, Second Army, to District 1 of the Federated Suns Military Region and then transferred to District 3 by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 163rd was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers
The commanding officer in 2764 was Major General Shavonne Sharyl.[3]
Tactics
The Mechanised Infantry Divisions of the Star League were used offensively to exploit gaps in the enemy front created by the BattleMech Divisions. They also bore the brunt of defensive actions.
Composition History
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[4]