Difference between revisions of "174th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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| − | In [[2764]] the 174th was a part of [[XX Corps (Star League)|XX Corps]] within the [[ | + | In [[2764]] the 174th was a part of [[XX Corps (Star League)|XX Corps]] within the [[Thirteenth Army (Star League)|Thirteenth Army]] and was assigned to District 3 of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Military Region]]. In [[2765]] the 174th was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] in response to the [[New Vandenberg Uprising|Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL146>''The Star League'', p. 146: "Thirteenth"</ref> The 174th survived the Uprising and the [[Hegemony Campaign]], and followed General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] on the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]] in [[2784]].<ref name=SL146/> |
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Revision as of 00:08, 7 April 2023
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| 174th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Nickname | Never give up, never surrender![1] |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | XX Corps |
The 174th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764 the 174th was a part of XX Corps within the Thirteenth Army and was assigned to District 3 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region. In 2765 the 174th was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in response to the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 174th survived the Uprising and the Hegemony Campaign, and followed General Aleksandr Kerensky on the Exodus in 2784.[2]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 174th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Kelvin Nguyen | 2764[1] | |
Tactics
The Mechanized 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 Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[3]