29th Division (Word of Blake)
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Unit Description
The 29th Division was a "hidden" Word of Blake Militia Division that operated in the Draconis Combine in early part of the Jihad.[1]
History
Aerospace Raider Force
Defiance Sarifice first appeared in combat in Benjamin star system in February 3069. The unit was only seen escorting naval task force struck the FedSuns & Combine forces in space. The unit and its task force it was escorting conducted number supporting raids in Dieron Military District from late 3069 through 3070. ISF Intelligence reports suggested that the Division lacked any significate ground elements due it never landing in any its appearences. However, this changed in February 3071[2], when the Division struck Pesht.
Pesht and Destruction
The Division invaded and securing the world with support of the 42nd Shadow Division. The attack on the planet was quick. The unit was reportedly utiltizing bio agents in its initial attack.[3] The Division also used a Alamo nuclear warhead to finalize its conquest of the planet.[4]
The Defiance Sarifice held on to the planet until 3074, when Clan Ghost Bear assaulted the Pesht with estimate two Galaxies worth of troops. All transportation and support units were eliminated as well the Division military forces itself. Reports of the suprise assault left no survivors.[5]
Officers
- Unknown
Tactics
The Division is more keen in using its Aerospace assets in strikes and it had been known for its raiding.
Composition
- Unknown*
Notes
The Jihad Secrets: The Blake Docouments shows unit assaulting Pesht in 3072. Writers have noted that this wrong, that older Jihad Hot Spots: 3072 has correct date.
Game Notes
The 29th Division has reluctance in striking directly at enemy forces. The unit suffers -2 to its inititive when it is the defender. The unit Aerospace assets have a -1 for its base piloting and gunnerys.[6]
Reference
- ↑ Jihad Secrcets: The Blake Documents page 100 - 29th Div noted for it operating in Draconis Combine space.
- ↑ Writers confirm that original Jihad Hot Spots: 3072's Stepping Stone story has the correct date.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072 page 36 - Stepping Stone - Bio agents reported by underground new agency, DRAKE.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 100 - Pesht struck by the 29th Division with assistance of the 42nd Shadow Division.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 100 - Clan Ghost Bear rumble in and wipes out the 29th Division to last man.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 141 - Rules Annex - 29th Division's special rules.