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| − | | | + | | Designation = 301st Division [[Level IV|IV]]- phi |
| − | + | | formed = early [[3030]]s | |
| − | | formed | + | | Disbanded = |
| − | | | + | | Previous Designation = |
| − | | | + | | Nickname = Shark Bait (3062);<br />White Sharks (3050) |
| + | | Affiliation = ComStar | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[2nd Army (ComStar)|2nd Army]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
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| − | Noted for its actions against [[Clan Diamond Shark]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]], the '''301st Division'''s fate after that | + | Noted for its actions against [[Clan Diamond Shark]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], the '''301st Division'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s fate after that climactic battle has been one of logistical neglect. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Clan Invasion and Battle of Tukayyid=== | ===Clan Invasion and Battle of Tukayyid=== | ||
| − | Immediately prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the regular ranked 301st Division, a Lambda level mix referred to by the nickname of ''White Sharks'', was assigned to the [[2nd Army (ComStar)|Second Army]] and was headquartered on the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Tancredi IV]].<ref name=20YU>''20 | + | Immediately prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the regular ranked 301st Division, a Lambda level mix referred to by the nickname of ''White Sharks'', was assigned to the [[2nd Army (ComStar)|Second Army]] and was headquartered on the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Tancredi IV]].<ref name=20YU>''20 Year Update'', p. 70: "2nd V-lambda"</ref> |
| − | Along with a number of other divisions of the 2nd Army, the 301st was assigned to reinforce the [[8th Army (ComStar)|Eighth Army's]] efforts against Clan Diamond Shark during the Battle of Tukayyid. After the | + | Along with a number of other divisions of the 2nd Army, the 301st was assigned to reinforce the [[8th Army (ComStar)|Eighth Army's]] efforts against Clan Diamond Shark during the Battle of Tukayyid. After the divisions of the Eighth Army tied up the frontline [[Cluster]]s of the Sharks' [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Alpha]] and [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Gamma Galaxies]] and the defeat of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] freed up the [[5th Army (ComStar)|Fifth Army's]] and the other divisions of the Second, the Sharks were totally unprepared when the fresh troops of the 5th Army performed a combat drop behind their front lines. The 301st then joined the [[82nd Division (ComStar)|82nd]] and [[182nd Division (ComStar)|182nd Divisions]] in advancing into the valley, neatly cutting off the shocked Diamond Sharks from their landing zones and supply depots. Unable to break stranglehold of the encircled [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] forces, only the arrival and sacrifice of the reserve forces of the [[Freeborn]] [[3rd Shark Regulars (Clan Diamond Shark)|3rd Shark Regulars]] allowed the shattered Sharks to withdraw in defeat.<ref name=T-69>''Tukayyid'', pp. 69–77: "Campaign: Clan Diamond Shark"</ref><ref name=IC-141>''Invading Clans'', p. 141: "Baptism of Fire"</ref> |
===Post-Tukayyid=== | ===Post-Tukayyid=== | ||
| − | Like many Com Guard Divisions, the now veteran rated 301st Division chose a new nickname after their efforts on [[Tukayyid]], calling itself ''Shark Bait''. Rebuilt as a IV-phi formation, the 82nd transferred its headquarters to [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[An Ting]]. <ref name=CS-84>''ComStar'', p. 84 | + | Like many Com Guard Divisions, the now veteran rated 301st Division chose a new nickname after their efforts on [[Tukayyid]], calling itself ''Shark Bait''. Rebuilt as a IV-phi formation, the 82nd transferred its headquarters to [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[An Ting]].<ref name=CS-84>''ComStar'', p. 84: "2nd Army V-mu (The Iron Warriors, Fomalhaut Theater, from 2 to 3 on the "Inner Sphere Clock")"</ref> Responsible for large swath of worlds in the Spinward portion of Kurita realm along the Combine-[[Federated Suns]] border, the 301st's wide deployment played havoc with the timely delivery of supplies and matériel, with everything from ammunition to mail suffering significant delays and negatively affecting the unit's morale.<ref name=FMCS-23>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 23: "2nd Army V-Mu: The Iron Warriors"</ref> |
| − | With the reduction of the [[Clan]] threat in the wake of the [[Great Refusal]], newly invested [[Precentor Martial]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] attempted to redress this by ordering diversion of extra vessels to improve the situation, boosting the unit's mood immeasurably. <ref name=FMCS-23/> Unfortunately by the [[3067]] the situation had reoccurred once more, with the 301st receiving only a fraction of its intended supplies. While the Com | + | With the reduction of the [[Clan]] threat in the wake of the [[Great Refusal]], newly invested [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] attempted to redress this by ordering diversion of extra vessels to improve the situation, boosting the unit's mood immeasurably.<ref name=FMCS-23/> Unfortunately by the [[3067]] the situation had reoccurred once more, with the 301st receiving only a fraction of its intended supplies. While the Com Guards quartermasters denied responsibility for the delays and shortfalls, the 301st's morale again began to bottom out once more.<ref name=FMU-84>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 84: "2nd Army V-Mu (The Iron Warriors)"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 301st Division''' | ||
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| + | | [[Precentor]]||[[Fryl Hoffvance]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20YU/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Precentor||[[Fibber Walton]]||[[3055]] - [[3067]]<ref name=CS-84/><ref name=FMCS-23/><ref name=FMU-98>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 98: "2nd Army V-Mu (The Iron Warriors)"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | + | ==Tactics== | |
| + | Unknown. | ||
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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===3055=== | ===3055=== | ||
'''301st Division''' (Division/Veteran)<ref name=CS-84/> | '''301st Division''' (Division/Veteran)<ref name=CS-84/> | ||
| − | : Note: At this point in time the 301st | + | : Note: At this point in time the 301st Division was stationed on An Ting.<ref name=CS-84/> |
===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
| − | *301st Division (Shark Bait IV-phi) <ref name=FMCS-23/> | + | *301st Division (Shark Bait IV-phi)<ref name=FMCS-23/> |
| − | :* The Shark Skinners [[Level III|III]]-phi: [[Demi-Precentor]] X Ada Howes | + | :* The Shark Skinners [[Level III|III]]-phi: [[Demi-Precentor]] X [[Ada Howes]] |
| − | :* Barbed Hook III-psi: Demi-Precentor V Rita Antunovich | + | :* Barbed Hook III-psi: Demi-Precentor V [[Rita Antunovich]] |
| − | :* High Rollers III-phi: Demi-Precentor VI Brian Splitt | + | :* High Rollers III-phi: Demi-Precentor VI [[Brian Splitt]] |
| − | :* Strength Of Union III-chi: Demi-Precentor V Barbara Wraas | + | :* Strength Of Union III-chi: Demi-Precentor V [[Barbara Wraas]] |
| − | :* Roiling Waters III-upsilon: Demi-Precentor II Baldev Patel | + | :* Roiling Waters III-upsilon: Demi-Precentor II [[Baldev Patel]] |
| − | :* Focht's Gladiators III-tau: Demi-Precentor X Masaru | + | :* Focht's Gladiators III-tau: Demi-Precentor X [[Masaru Marui]] |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | *301st Division (Shark Bait IV-phi) <ref name=FMU-98/> | + | *301st Division (Shark Bait IV-phi)<ref name=FMU-98/> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *301st's post-Tukayyid | + | *301st's post-Tukayyid insignia is a giant hook with a ''[[Mercury (BattleMech)|Mercury]]'' as bait.<ref name=FMCS-23/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[20 | + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| − | *''[[ComStar (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[Invading Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' |
| − | *''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)]]'' | + | * ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' |
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[[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 301st]] | [[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 301st]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:30, 30 November 2023
| 301st Division IV- phi | |
| Formed | early 3030s |
| Nickname | Shark Bait (3062); White Sharks (3050) |
| Affiliation | ComStar |
| Parent Command | 2nd Army |
Noted for its actions against Clan Diamond Shark during the Battle of Tukayyid, the 301st Division's fate after that climactic battle has been one of logistical neglect.
Contents
History[edit]
Clan Invasion and Battle of Tukayyid[edit]
Immediately prior to the Clan Invasion, the regular ranked 301st Division, a Lambda level mix referred to by the nickname of White Sharks, was assigned to the Second Army and was headquartered on the Federated Suns world of Tancredi IV.[1]
Along with a number of other divisions of the 2nd Army, the 301st was assigned to reinforce the Eighth Army's efforts against Clan Diamond Shark during the Battle of Tukayyid. After the divisions of the Eighth Army tied up the frontline Clusters of the Sharks' Alpha and Gamma Galaxies and the defeat of Clan Smoke Jaguar freed up the Fifth Army's and the other divisions of the Second, the Sharks were totally unprepared when the fresh troops of the 5th Army performed a combat drop behind their front lines. The 301st then joined the 82nd and 182nd Divisions in advancing into the valley, neatly cutting off the shocked Diamond Sharks from their landing zones and supply depots. Unable to break stranglehold of the encircled Com Guard forces, only the arrival and sacrifice of the reserve forces of the Freeborn 3rd Shark Regulars allowed the shattered Sharks to withdraw in defeat.[2][3]
Post-Tukayyid[edit]
Like many Com Guard Divisions, the now veteran rated 301st Division chose a new nickname after their efforts on Tukayyid, calling itself Shark Bait. Rebuilt as a IV-phi formation, the 82nd transferred its headquarters to Draconis Combine world of An Ting.[4] Responsible for large swath of worlds in the Spinward portion of Kurita realm along the Combine-Federated Suns border, the 301st's wide deployment played havoc with the timely delivery of supplies and matériel, with everything from ammunition to mail suffering significant delays and negatively affecting the unit's morale.[5]
With the reduction of the Clan threat in the wake of the Great Refusal, newly invested Precentor Martial Victor Steiner-Davion attempted to redress this by ordering diversion of extra vessels to improve the situation, boosting the unit's mood immeasurably.[5] Unfortunately by the 3067 the situation had reoccurred once more, with the 301st receiving only a fraction of its intended supplies. While the Com Guards quartermasters denied responsibility for the delays and shortfalls, the 301st's morale again began to bottom out once more.[6]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 301st Division | |||
| Precentor | Fryl Hoffvance | 3050[1] | |
| Precentor | Fibber Walton | 3055 - 3067[4][5][7] | |
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
3050[edit]
301st Division (Division/Regular)[1]
- Note: At this point in time the 301st Division was stationed on Tancredi IV.[1]
3055[edit]
301st Division (Division/Veteran)[4]
- Note: At this point in time the 301st Division was stationed on An Ting.[4]
3062[edit]
- 301st Division (Shark Bait IV-phi)[5]
- The Shark Skinners III-phi: Demi-Precentor X Ada Howes
- Barbed Hook III-psi: Demi-Precentor V Rita Antunovich
- High Rollers III-phi: Demi-Precentor VI Brian Splitt
- Strength Of Union III-chi: Demi-Precentor V Barbara Wraas
- Roiling Waters III-upsilon: Demi-Precentor II Baldev Patel
- Focht's Gladiators III-tau: Demi-Precentor X Masaru Marui
3067[edit]
- 301st Division (Shark Bait IV-phi)[7]
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 20 Year Update, p. 70: "2nd V-lambda"
- ↑ Tukayyid, pp. 69–77: "Campaign: Clan Diamond Shark"
- ↑ Invading Clans, p. 141: "Baptism of Fire"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 ComStar, p. 84: "2nd Army V-mu (The Iron Warriors, Fomalhaut Theater, from 2 to 3 on the "Inner Sphere Clock")"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Field Manual: ComStar, p. 23: "2nd Army V-Mu: The Iron Warriors"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 84: "2nd Army V-Mu (The Iron Warriors)"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 98: "2nd Army V-Mu (The Iron Warriors)"