199th Mechanized Infantry Division

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199th Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Nickname Avarice Checked[1]
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command LIX Corps


Overview

The 199th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764 the 199th was a part of LIX Corps within the Twentieth Army and was assigned to the Periphery Military Region. The 199th was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 199th survived the Uprising but was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 199th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Christina von Carden 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. 235
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 158: "Twentieth"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

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