174th Mechanized Infantry Division

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]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 161
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 146: "Thirteenth"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

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