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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = + | image = − | Designation = 211th Division [[Level IV|IV]]-phi + | nickname = The Martial's Hunters − | formed = Unknown (mid-3030s assumed) + | parent formation = [[1st Army (ComStar)|1st Army]] − | Disbanded = + | formed = Unknown (mid 3030's assumed) − | Previous Designation = + | year = 3067 − | Nickname = The Gray Backs (3050);<br>The Martial's Hunters (3062)+ | unitname = 211th Division [[Level IV|IV]]-phi − | Affiliation = ComStar − | Parent Command = [[1st Army (ComStar)|First Army]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} − While facing [[Clan Ghost Bear]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], the '''211th Division'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s post-[[Tukayyid]] deployment resembles that of the pre–[[Clan Invasion]] [[Com Guards]]. + While facing [[Clan Ghost Bear]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]], the '''211th Division'''s post [[Tukayyid]] deployment resembles that of the pre-[[Clan Invasion]] [[Com Guards]]. ==History== ==History== − Immediately prior to the Clan Invasion, the green ranked 211th Division, a IV-Phi mix referred to by the nickname of ''The Gray Backs'', was assigned to the [[1st Army (ComStar)|First Army]] and was headquartered on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[New Samarkand]].<ref name=20YU-70>''20 Year Update'', p. 70: "1st V-iota"</ref> Along with the rest of the First Army, the 211th was among the primary defenders against Clan Ghost Bear during the Battle of Tukayyid. The Bear's Beta Galaxy suffered hit-and-run attacks constantly to their marginal victory taking the outskirts of Luk, resulting in the decimation of the 211th.<ref name=T-48>''Tukayyid'', pp. 48: "Campaign: Clan Ghost Bear"</ref> + Immediately prior to the Clan Invasion, the green ranked 211th Division, a IV-Phi mix referred to by the nickname of ''The Gray Backs'', was assigned to the [[1st Army (ComStar)|First Army]] and was headquartered on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[New Samarkand]].<ref name=20YU-70>''20-Year Update'', p. 70 "1st V-iota"</ref> Along with the rest of the First Army, the 211th was among the primary defenders against Clan Ghost Bear during the Battle of Tukayyid. The Bear's Beta Galaxy suffered hit-and-run attacks constantly to their marginal victory taking the outskirts of Luk, resulting in the decimation of the 211th. <ref name=T-48>''Tukayyid'', pp. 48 "Campaign: Clan Ghost Bear"</ref> − Like many Com Guard Divisions, the now veteran rated 211th Division chose a new nickname after their efforts on Tukayyid, calling itself ''The Martial's Hunters'', transferring its headquarters to the [[Benjamin Military District]] capital of [[Benjamin]].<ref name=CS-84>''ComStar'', p. 84: "1st Army V-kappa (The Bear Maulers, Dieron Theater, from 1 to 2 on the "Inner Sphere Clock")"</ref> The 211th had the smallest proportion of [[BattleMech]]s among the divisions of the post-Tukayyid 1st Army, in [[3062]] it boasted a grand total of 35 scattered across its six [[Level-III]]s, [[combat vehicle]]s and [[infantry]] better suited to the division's widespread deployment. Also in contrast to the other divisions of the post-Tukayyid 1st Army, the elements of 211th were posted to a very large number of [[HPG]] station, save for a single Level-III on Benjamin most were generally divided into single [[Level II]] formations.<ref name=FMCS-21>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 21: "1st Army V-Kappa: The Bear Maulers"</ref> + Like many Com Guard Divisions, the now veteran rated 211th Division chose a new nickname after their efforts on Tukayyid, calling itself ''The Martial's Hunters'', transferring its headquarters to the [[Benjamin Military District]] capital of [[Benjamin]]. <ref name=CS-84>''ComStar'', p. 84, "1st Army V-kappa (The Bear Maulers, Dieron Theatre, from 1 to 2 on the "Inner Sphere Clock")"</ref> The 211st had the smallest proportion of [[BattleMech]]s among the divisions of the post-Tukayyid 1st Årmy, in [[3062]] it boasted a grand total of 35 scattered across its six [[Level-III]]s, [[combat vehicle]]s and [[infantry]] better suited to the division's widespread deployment. Also in contrast to the other divisions of the post-Tukayyid 1st Army, the elements of 211st were posted to a very large number of [[HPG]] station, save for a single Level-III on Benjamin most were generally divided into single [[Level II]] formations. <ref name=FMCS-21>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 21, "1st Army V-Kappa: The Bear Maulers"</ref> − With many of these garrison sites little more than hardship postings, the 211th's CO had to work very hard to maintain the division's morale and veteran rating, rotating troops between assignments constantly with few warriors remaining at a posting longer than six months.<ref name=FMCS-21/> In the wake of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]], the 211th received a substantial influx of new matériel. While mainly receiving additional combat vehicles, the division also received a series of brand new BattleMech designs which brought its total up 60 'Mechs. Even with this largesse, the 211th still boasted the smallest volume of 'Mechs in the 1st Army as well a widely scattered deployment.<ref name=FMU-84>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 84: "1st Army V-Kappa (The Bear Maulers)"</ref> + With many of these garrison sites little more than hardship postings, the 211th's CO had to work very hard to maintain the division's morale and veteran rating, rotating troops between assignments constantly with few warriors remaining at any one posting longer than six months. <ref name=FMCS-21/> In the wake of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]], the 211st received a substantial influx of new material. While mainly receiving additional combat vehicles, the division also received an series of brand new BattleMech designs which brought its total up 60 'Mechs. Even with this largess, the 211th still boasted the smallest volume of 'Mechs in the 1st Army as well its widely scattered deployment. <ref name=FMU-84>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 84, "1st Army V-Kappa (The Bear Maulers)"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable"+ In 3067 the CO was [[Precentor]] XIII Marvin Daeuble, who'd held the position from at least [[3049]]. <ref name=20YU-70/> <ref name=CS-84/> <ref name=FMCS-21/> <ref name=FMU-98>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 98, "1st Army V-Kappa (The Bear Maulers)"</ref> − |- − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 211th Division (ComStar)''' − |- − | [[Precentor]] XIII||[[Marvin Daeuble]]||[[3049]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20YU-70/><ref name=CS-84/><ref name=FMCS-21/><ref name=FMU-98>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 98: "1st Army V-Kappa (The Bear Maulers)"</ref> − |- − |} − ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The 211th Division can't fight large engagements because the unit has high troop turnover.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 137</ref> + The 211th Division can't fight large engagements because the unit has a high troops turn over. <ref>''Field Manual: Comstar'', p .137 </ref> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== − ===3050=== − '''211th Division''' (Division/Green)<ref name=20YU-70/> − : Note: At this point in time the 211th Division was stationed on New Samarkand.<ref name=20YU-70/> − − ===3055=== − '''211th Division''' (Division/Veteran)<ref name=CS-84/> − : Note: At this point in time the 211th Division was stationed on Benjamin.<ref name=CS-84/> − ===3062=== ===3062=== − * Empire Builders III-phi: [[Demi-Precentor]] II [[Terry Brinkman]]<ref name=FMCS-21/> + * Empire Builders Ill-phi: [[Demi-Precentor]] II Terry Brinkman<ref name=FMCS-21/> − * Clanbusters III-tau: Demi-Precentor IV [[Nathan Camras]] + * Clanbusters lll-tau: Demi-Precentor IV Nathan Camras − * Quick Dispatch III-psi: Demi-Precentor VI [[Erin Ellis]] + * Quick Dispatch lll-psi: Demi-Precentor VI Erin Ellis − * The Bear Trap III-sigma: Demi-Precentor IX [[David Greenfield]] + * The Bear Trap lll-sigma: Demi-Precentor IX David Greenfielc − * Limitless Valor III-phi: Demi Precentor X [[Anne Rizzuto]] + * Limitless Valor Ill-phi: Demi Precentor X Anne Rizzuto − * Blake's Knights III omega: Demi-Precentor VIII [[Dorothy Tomek]] + * Blake's Knights III omega: Demi-Precentor VIII DorothyTomek ==Notes== ==Notes== − *The 211th's insignia is the silhouette of a gun dog pointing at its prey.<ref name=FMCS-21/> + *The 211th's insigina is the silhouette of a gun dog pointing at its prey. <ref name=FMCS-21/> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' + *''[[20-Year Update]]'' − * ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' + *''[[ComStar (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' − * ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' + *''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)]]'' [[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 211th]] [[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 211th]]
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| − | While facing [[Clan Ghost Bear]] during the [[ | + | While facing [[Clan Ghost Bear]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]], the '''211th Division'''s post [[Tukayyid]] deployment resembles that of the pre-[[Clan Invasion]] [[Com Guards]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Immediately prior to the Clan Invasion, the green ranked 211th Division, a IV-Phi mix referred to by the nickname of ''The Gray Backs'', was assigned to the [[1st Army (ComStar)|First Army]] and was headquartered on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[New Samarkand]].<ref name=20YU-70>''20 Year Update'', p. 70 | + | Immediately prior to the Clan Invasion, the green ranked 211th Division, a IV-Phi mix referred to by the nickname of ''The Gray Backs'', was assigned to the [[1st Army (ComStar)|First Army]] and was headquartered on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[New Samarkand]].<ref name=20YU-70>''20-Year Update'', p. 70 "1st V-iota"</ref> Along with the rest of the First Army, the 211th was among the primary defenders against Clan Ghost Bear during the Battle of Tukayyid. The Bear's Beta Galaxy suffered hit-and-run attacks constantly to their marginal victory taking the outskirts of Luk, resulting in the decimation of the 211th. <ref name=T-48>''Tukayyid'', pp. 48 "Campaign: Clan Ghost Bear"</ref> |
| − | Like many Com Guard Divisions, the now veteran rated 211th Division chose a new nickname after their efforts on Tukayyid, calling itself ''The Martial's Hunters'', transferring its headquarters to the [[Benjamin Military District]] capital of [[Benjamin]].<ref name=CS-84>''ComStar'', p. 84 | + | Like many Com Guard Divisions, the now veteran rated 211th Division chose a new nickname after their efforts on Tukayyid, calling itself ''The Martial's Hunters'', transferring its headquarters to the [[Benjamin Military District]] capital of [[Benjamin]]. <ref name=CS-84>''ComStar'', p. 84, "1st Army V-kappa (The Bear Maulers, Dieron Theatre, from 1 to 2 on the "Inner Sphere Clock")"</ref> The 211st had the smallest proportion of [[BattleMech]]s among the divisions of the post-Tukayyid 1st Årmy, in [[3062]] it boasted a grand total of 35 scattered across its six [[Level-III]]s, [[combat vehicle]]s and [[infantry]] better suited to the division's widespread deployment. Also in contrast to the other divisions of the post-Tukayyid 1st Army, the elements of 211st were posted to a very large number of [[HPG]] station, save for a single Level-III on Benjamin most were generally divided into single [[Level II]] formations. <ref name=FMCS-21>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 21, "1st Army V-Kappa: The Bear Maulers"</ref> |
| − | With many of these garrison sites little more than hardship postings, the 211th's CO had to work very hard to maintain the division's morale and veteran rating, rotating troops between assignments constantly with few warriors remaining at | + | With many of these garrison sites little more than hardship postings, the 211th's CO had to work very hard to maintain the division's morale and veteran rating, rotating troops between assignments constantly with few warriors remaining at any one posting longer than six months. <ref name=FMCS-21/> In the wake of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]], the 211st received a substantial influx of new material. While mainly receiving additional combat vehicles, the division also received an series of brand new BattleMech designs which brought its total up 60 'Mechs. Even with this largess, the 211th still boasted the smallest volume of 'Mechs in the 1st Army as well its widely scattered deployment. <ref name=FMU-84>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 84, "1st Army V-Kappa (The Bear Maulers)"</ref> |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The 211th Division can't fight large engagements because the unit has high | + | The 211th Division can't fight large engagements because the unit has a high troops turn over. <ref>''Field Manual: Comstar'', p .137 </ref> |
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===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
| − | * Empire Builders | + | * Empire Builders Ill-phi: [[Demi-Precentor]] II Terry Brinkman<ref name=FMCS-21/> |
| − | * Clanbusters | + | * Clanbusters lll-tau: Demi-Precentor IV Nathan Camras |
| − | * Quick Dispatch | + | * Quick Dispatch lll-psi: Demi-Precentor VI Erin Ellis |
| − | * The Bear Trap | + | * The Bear Trap lll-sigma: Demi-Precentor IX David Greenfielc |
| − | * Limitless Valor | + | * Limitless Valor Ill-phi: Demi Precentor X Anne Rizzuto |
| − | * Blake's Knights III omega: Demi-Precentor VIII | + | * Blake's Knights III omega: Demi-Precentor VIII DorothyTomek |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *The 211th's | + | *The 211th's insigina is the silhouette of a gun dog pointing at its prey. <ref name=FMCS-21/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | + | *''[[20-Year Update]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ComStar (sourcebook) | + | *''[[ComStar (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack) | + | *''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)]]'' |
[[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 211th]] | [[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 211th]] | ||