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==History== | ==History== | ||
In [[2764]] the 218th was a part of [[XLI Corps (Star League)|XLI Corps]] within the [[9th Army (Star League)|Ninth Army]] and was assigned to District 2 of the [[Free Worlds League Military Region]]. The 218th was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] in [[2765]] in response to the [[Periphery Uprising]], but defected at some point after arriving, joining the Periphery rebels.<ref name=SL142>''The Star League'', p. 142, "Ninth"</ref> The defectors from the 218th - approximately two regiments of troops in total - joined the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] in [[2766]], but were destroyed in [[2767]].<ref name="FSWp34">''First Succession War'', p. 34, "Those Left Behind (Continued)"</ref> | In [[2764]] the 218th was a part of [[XLI Corps (Star League)|XLI Corps]] within the [[9th Army (Star League)|Ninth Army]] and was assigned to District 2 of the [[Free Worlds League Military Region]]. The 218th was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] in [[2765]] in response to the [[Periphery Uprising]], but defected at some point after arriving, joining the Periphery rebels.<ref name=SL142>''The Star League'', p. 142, "Ninth"</ref> The defectors from the 218th - approximately two regiments of troops in total - joined the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] in [[2766]], but were destroyed in [[2767]].<ref name="FSWp34">''First Succession War'', p. 34, "Those Left Behind (Continued)"</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 06:46, 18 July 2019
Contents
Overview
The 218th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764 the 218th was a part of XLI Corps within the Ninth Army and was assigned to District 2 of the Free Worlds League Military Region. The 218th was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising, but defected at some point after arriving, joining the Periphery rebels.[1] The defectors from the 218th - approximately two regiments of troops in total - joined the Magistracy of Canopus in 2766, but were destroyed in 2767.[2]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of the 218th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
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.[3]