246th Mechanized Infantry Division

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Overview

The 246th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

Formed from the merger of a pair of armor brigades and a paratrooper brigade. The High Command wanted to form a combined arms unit from the brigades, but they balked. They continued to work as independent units until they faced a bandit raid where they were forced to integrate their forces. Since that time, they continued to evolve their tactics, allowing them to rapidly drop 'Mechs, tanks, and infantry units behind enemy lines.[1]

In 2764 the 246th was a part of VII Corps within the Eighth Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Free Worlds League Military Region.[2] The 246th was then transferred to District 2 by 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising. The 246th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]

References

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 109
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 141, "Eighth"

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