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| Affiliation = Star League | | Affiliation = Star League | ||
| Parent Command = [[XV Corps (Star League)|XV Corps]] | | Parent Command = [[XV Corps (Star League)|XV Corps]] |
Revision as of 10:21, 7 December 2022
24th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
Nickname | Division du Aquitaine[1] |
Affiliation | Star League |
Parent Command | XV Corps |
The Twenty-fourth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764 the Twenty-fourth was a part of the XV Corps within the Fifteenth Army and was assigned to District 2 of the Draconis Combine Military Region. The Twenty-fourth but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in response to the Periphery Uprising by 2765.[2] The Twenty-fourth survived the war and the Hegemony Campaign, and followed General Aleksandr Kerensky on the Exodus in 2784.[2]
Officers
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of the 24th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
Major General | Nicole Onofre | 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.