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| Designation = 31st Division [[Level IV|IV]]-theta | | Designation = 31st Division [[Level IV|IV]]-theta | ||
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| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
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| − | Renowned for their heroic actions during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]] and [[Operation Bulldog]] the '''31st Division''' was one of the [[Com Guards]] most elite divisions. | + | Renowned for their heroic actions during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] and [[Operation Bulldog]], the '''31st Division''' was one of the [[Com Guards]]' most elite divisions. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Immediately prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the veteran ranked 31st Division, a kappa level mix referred to by the nickname of ''Static Hurlers'', was assigned to the [[8th Army (ComStar)|Eighth Army]], and was headquartered on the [[Free Worlds League]] world of [[Alula Australis]].<ref name=20YU>''20 Year Update'', p. 71 "8th V-omicron"</ref> | + | Immediately prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the veteran ranked 31st Division, a kappa level mix referred to by the nickname of ''Static Hurlers'', was assigned to the [[8th Army (ComStar)|Eighth Army]], and was headquartered on the [[Free Worlds League]] world of [[Alula Australis]].<ref name=20YU>''20 Year Update'', p. 71: "8th V-omicron"</ref> |
| − | Along with the rest of the Eighth Army, the Thirty-First was assigned to combat [[Clan Diamond Shark]] during the Battle of Tukayyid, forming part of the defense of the primary target city of Kozice Prime. While the [[85th Division (ComStar)|85th]] and [[182nd Division (ComStar)|182nd Division]] fought against the [[19th Heavy (Clan Diamond Shark)|19th Heavy Cluster]] of the [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)| | + | Along with the rest of the Eighth Army, the Thirty-First was assigned to combat [[Clan Diamond Shark]] during the Battle of Tukayyid, forming part of the defense of the primary target city of Kozice Prime. While the [[85th Division (ComStar)|85th]] and [[182nd Division (ComStar)|182nd Division]] fought against the [[19th Heavy (Clan Diamond Shark)|19th Heavy Cluster]] of the [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Sharks' Alpha Galaxy]], the 31st blocked the elite [[39th Strike (Clan Diamond Shark)|Thirty-ninth Striker Cluster]] in the narrow section of the Kozice Valley leading to the city. After the 182nd tied up both [[Cluster]]s from Alpha Galaxy, the Thirty-First joined the 85th and [[56th Division (ComStar)|56th Divisions]] in attempting to disrupt the Sharks' supply lines.<ref name=T1>''Tukayyid'', pp. 69–70: "Campaign: Clan Diamond Shark"</ref><ref name=IC>''Invading Clans'', p. 141: "Baptism of Fire"</ref> |
| − | Like many Com Guard Divisions, the now elite rated 31st Division chose a new nickname after Tukayyid, calling itself ''The Lost Boys'', being transferred from command division of the Eighth Army to a similar position in the [[6th Army (ComStar)|Sixth Army]]. The Thirty-First made its headquarters on [[Federated Commonwealth]] | + | Like many Com Guard Divisions, the now elite rated 31st Division chose a new nickname after Tukayyid, calling itself ''The Lost Boys'', being transferred from command division of the Eighth Army to a similar position in the [[6th Army (ComStar)|Sixth Army]]. The Thirty-First made its headquarters on [[Federated Commonwealth]]–held Procyon Theater world of [[Procyon]].<ref name=CS>''ComStar'', p. 85: "6th Army V-Kappa (Grim Defiance, Procyon Theater, from 6 to 7 on the "Inner Sphere Clock")"</ref> |
| − | With the [[Free Worlds League Military]] recapturing many worlds within the Procyon Theater during [[Operation GUERRERO]], the [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] chose to withdraw and reassign the Sixth Army to the [[Draconis Combine]] to help bolster the Combine's border with [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], with the 31st and the Sixth Army transferring its headquarters to the Kurita world of [[Chandler]]. <ref name=FMC>''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. | + | With the [[Free Worlds League Military]] recapturing many worlds within the Procyon Theater during [[Operation GUERRERO]], the [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] chose to withdraw and reassign the Sixth Army to the [[Draconis Combine]] to help bolster the Combine's border with [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], with the 31st and the Sixth Army transferring its headquarters to the Kurita world of [[Chandler]].<ref name=FMC>''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 30–31: "6th Army V-kappa: Grim Defiance"</ref> Despite the Division's withdraw, the League chose to settle the conflict prior to recapturing Procyon, the world became part of the so-called [[Chaos March]] and allowing a mad former ComStar [[Adept]] to foment extremists to enact pogroms which led to the slaughter of thousands of civilians prior to the [[Sirian Lancers]] launching an unauthorized mission to save the worlds of the [[Sirian Concordance]].<ref name=FMFWL>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 84: "Sirian Lancers - The Fury"</ref> |
| − | The whole division was horrified by the Sirian Holds Tragedy and the guilt that their withdrawal had allowed it to happen led some among their number, including unit commander [[Demi-Precentor]] Ruth, to resign. | + | The whole division was horrified by the Sirian Holds Tragedy and the guilt that their withdrawal had allowed it to happen led some among their number, including unit commander [[Demi-Precentor]] Ruth, to resign. |
=== Operation BULLDOG=== | === Operation BULLDOG=== | ||
| − | Despite the terrible blow to the unit's morale, the elite rated Thirty-First was selected as part of ComStar's contribution to [[Operation BULLDOG]]. <ref name=FMC/> Launching from the Combine held world of [[Lonaconing]], the Thirty-First accompanied the [[42nd Galedon Regulars]] on its "capture" of the [[Clan Nova Cat]] | + | Despite the terrible blow to the unit's morale, the elite rated Thirty-First was selected as part of ComStar's contribution to [[Operation BULLDOG]].<ref name=FMC/> Launching from the Combine-held world of [[Lonaconing]], the Thirty-First accompanied the [[42nd Galedon Regulars]] on its "capture" of the [[Clan Nova Cat]]–held world of [[Chupadero]], watching the [[aerospace fighter]] [[Trial of Possession]] between the victorious 42nd Regulars and the [[15th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Cats' 15th Garrison Cluster]].<ref name=TDR1>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 10–13, 15–16: "Wave One - The Katana Falls"</ref><ref name=FMC/> |
| − | Leading the charge to take [[Virentofta]] alongside the 42nd Galedon, [[1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry]], [[Stirling's Fusiliers]] and [[Northwind Hussars]], in some of the most brutal fighting during second wave of Bulldog the Thirty-First and other SLDF forces faced the [[151st Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|151st Garrison Cluster]] of the [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)| | + | Leading the charge to take [[Virentofta]] alongside the 42nd Galedon, [[1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry]], [[Stirling's Fusiliers]] and [[Northwind Hussars]], in some of the most brutal fighting during second wave of Bulldog the Thirty-First and other SLDF forces faced the [[151st Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|151st Garrison Cluster]] of the [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Jaguars' Omega Galaxy]], the Clan troops fighting to the last man.<ref name=TDR-2>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 10–13, 24–25: "Wave Two - Driving Forward"</ref> |
| − | The 31st then traveled to [[Rockland]] with the 42nd Galedon, | + | The 31st then traveled to [[Rockland]] with the 42nd Galedon, Stirling's Fusiliers, Northwind Hussars, joined by the [[11th Legion of Vega|11th]] and [[16th Legion of Vega|16th Legions of Vega]] from [[Turtle Bay]] to defeat the [[Nu Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Nu Galaxy's]] [[10th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|10th Garrison Cluster]], but the Jaguar unit only offered token resistance to the invading SLDF forces before abandoning the world.<ref name=TDR-3>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 10–13, 44–45: "Wave Three - Bringing down the Jaguar"</ref> Suffering relatively light losses, elements of the unit traveled to [[Huntress]] as part of the relief force to save [[Task Force Serpent]]. |
| − | After its return to the Inner Sphere, the 31st resumed it duty as the command division of the Sixth Army, engaging in the number of exercises with the [[15th Alshain Avengers]] prior to the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]]. <ref name=FMC/> During that conflict elements of the Thirty-First probed the | + | After its return to the Inner Sphere, the 31st resumed it duty as the command division of the Sixth Army, engaging in the number of exercises with the [[15th Alshain Avengers]] prior to the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]].<ref name=FMC/> During that conflict elements of the Thirty-First probed the defenses of the Ghost Bear forces assaulting the worlds of [[Kiesen]] and [[Meilen]].<ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 87, 98: "6th Army V-Kappa (Grim Defiance)"</ref> |
In January [[3077]] the 31st Division was assigned to garrison [[Lyons]] after the [[6th Pesht Regulars]] and [[7th Donegal Guards]] started fighting amongst themselves.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21</ref> | In January [[3077]] the 31st Division was assigned to garrison [[Lyons]] after the [[6th Pesht Regulars]] and [[7th Donegal Guards]] started fighting amongst themselves.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 21</ref> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 31st Division (ComStar)''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 31st Division (ComStar)''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[Precentor]] IV||[[Daniel Mueller]]||Prior to the [[Clan Invasion]] - [[Battle of Tukayyid]]<ref name=20YU/> | + | | [[Precentor]] IV||[[Daniel Mueller]]||Prior to the [[Clan Invasion]] - [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]]<ref name=20YU/> |
|- | |- | ||
| Demi-Precentor||[[Johnny Ruth]]||[[3052]]- [[3055]]<ref name=CS/><ref name=FMC/> | | Demi-Precentor||[[Johnny Ruth]]||[[3052]]- [[3055]]<ref name=CS/><ref name=FMC/> | ||
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===3055=== | ===3055=== | ||
| − | '''31st Division''' (Division/Elite) | + | '''31st Division''' (Division/Elite)<ref name=CS/> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the 31st Division was stationed on [[Procyon]].<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the 31st Division was stationed on [[Procyon]].<ref name=CS/> |
===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
| − | *''Cemetery Gates'' [[Level III|III]]-theta - Demi-Precentor XI Richard Wilder | + | * ''Cemetery Gates'' [[Level III|III]]-theta - Demi-Precentor XI [[Richard Wilder]] |
| − | *''Crazy Players'' III-eta - Demi-Precentor VII Alice Pollworth | + | * ''Crazy Players'' III-eta - Demi-Precentor VII [[Alice Pollworth]] |
| − | *''The Molehill Climbers'' III-kappa - Demi-Precentor III Adolph Guenther | + | * ''The Molehill Climbers'' III-kappa - Demi-Precentor III [[Adolph Guenther]] |
| − | *''Strange Highways'' III-zeta - Demi-Precentor VI Hiroshi Abe | + | * ''Strange Highways'' III-zeta - Demi-Precentor VI [[Hiroshi Abe]] |
| − | *''Into the Wind'' III-beta - Demi-Precentor II Manolo Patenio | + | * ''Into the Wind'' III-beta - Demi-Precentor II [[Manolo Patenio]] |
| − | *''Broken Laws'' III-iota - Demi-Precentor VII Elaine Margolle | + | * ''Broken Laws'' III-iota - Demi-Precentor VII [[Elaine Margolle]] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The insignia of the 31st is a set of white foot prints across a black disc. <ref name=FMC/> | + | * The insignia of the 31st is a set of white foot prints across a black disc.<ref name=FMC/> |
| − | * Born of their efforts during Tukayyid and Operation BULLDOG, the elite-rated Thirty-First is highly adept at combating Clan opponents, to the point of even fighting via in the rigid restrictions of ''[[zellbrigen]]''. <ref name=FMC/> | + | |
| + | * Born of their efforts during Tukayyid and Operation BULLDOG, the elite-rated Thirty-First is highly adept at combating Clan opponents, to the point of even fighting via in the rigid restrictions of ''[[zellbrigen]]''.<ref name=FMC/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} |
| − | *''[[ComStar (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | + | * ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | + | * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' |
| − | *''[[Invading Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' | ||
| + | {{div col end}} | ||
[[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 031st]] | [[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 031st]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:43, 8 January 2024
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| 31st Division IV-theta | |
| Formed | Unknown (mid-3030s) |
| Nickname | Static Hurlers (3050) The Lost Boys (3062) |
| Affiliation | ComStar |
| Parent Command | 6th Army |
Renowned for their heroic actions during the Battle of Tukayyid and Operation Bulldog, the 31st Division was one of the Com Guards' most elite divisions.
Contents
History[edit]
Immediately prior to the Clan Invasion, the veteran ranked 31st Division, a kappa level mix referred to by the nickname of Static Hurlers, was assigned to the Eighth Army, and was headquartered on the Free Worlds League world of Alula Australis.[1]
Along with the rest of the Eighth Army, the Thirty-First was assigned to combat Clan Diamond Shark during the Battle of Tukayyid, forming part of the defense of the primary target city of Kozice Prime. While the 85th and 182nd Division fought against the 19th Heavy Cluster of the Sharks' Alpha Galaxy, the 31st blocked the elite Thirty-ninth Striker Cluster in the narrow section of the Kozice Valley leading to the city. After the 182nd tied up both Clusters from Alpha Galaxy, the Thirty-First joined the 85th and 56th Divisions in attempting to disrupt the Sharks' supply lines.[2][3]
Like many Com Guard Divisions, the now elite rated 31st Division chose a new nickname after Tukayyid, calling itself The Lost Boys, being transferred from command division of the Eighth Army to a similar position in the Sixth Army. The Thirty-First made its headquarters on Federated Commonwealth–held Procyon Theater world of Procyon.[4]
With the Free Worlds League Military recapturing many worlds within the Procyon Theater during Operation GUERRERO, the Precentor Martial chose to withdraw and reassign the Sixth Army to the Draconis Combine to help bolster the Combine's border with Clan Ghost Bear and Clan Smoke Jaguar, with the 31st and the Sixth Army transferring its headquarters to the Kurita world of Chandler.[5] Despite the Division's withdraw, the League chose to settle the conflict prior to recapturing Procyon, the world became part of the so-called Chaos March and allowing a mad former ComStar Adept to foment extremists to enact pogroms which led to the slaughter of thousands of civilians prior to the Sirian Lancers launching an unauthorized mission to save the worlds of the Sirian Concordance.[6]
The whole division was horrified by the Sirian Holds Tragedy and the guilt that their withdrawal had allowed it to happen led some among their number, including unit commander Demi-Precentor Ruth, to resign.
Operation BULLDOG[edit]
Despite the terrible blow to the unit's morale, the elite rated Thirty-First was selected as part of ComStar's contribution to Operation BULLDOG.[5] Launching from the Combine-held world of Lonaconing, the Thirty-First accompanied the 42nd Galedon Regulars on its "capture" of the Clan Nova Cat–held world of Chupadero, watching the aerospace fighter Trial of Possession between the victorious 42nd Regulars and the Cats' 15th Garrison Cluster.[7][5]
Leading the charge to take Virentofta alongside the 42nd Galedon, 1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry, Stirling's Fusiliers and Northwind Hussars, in some of the most brutal fighting during second wave of Bulldog the Thirty-First and other SLDF forces faced the 151st Garrison Cluster of the Jaguars' Omega Galaxy, the Clan troops fighting to the last man.[8]
The 31st then traveled to Rockland with the 42nd Galedon, Stirling's Fusiliers, Northwind Hussars, joined by the 11th and 16th Legions of Vega from Turtle Bay to defeat the Nu Galaxy's 10th Garrison Cluster, but the Jaguar unit only offered token resistance to the invading SLDF forces before abandoning the world.[9] Suffering relatively light losses, elements of the unit traveled to Huntress as part of the relief force to save Task Force Serpent.
After its return to the Inner Sphere, the 31st resumed it duty as the command division of the Sixth Army, engaging in the number of exercises with the 15th Alshain Avengers prior to the Combine-Ghost Bear War.[5] During that conflict elements of the Thirty-First probed the defenses of the Ghost Bear forces assaulting the worlds of Kiesen and Meilen.[10]
In January 3077 the 31st Division was assigned to garrison Lyons after the 6th Pesht Regulars and 7th Donegal Guards started fighting amongst themselves.[11]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 31st Division (ComStar) | |||
| Precentor IV | Daniel Mueller | Prior to the Clan Invasion - Battle of Tukayyid[1] | |
| Demi-Precentor | Johnny Ruth | 3052- 3055[4][5] | |
| Precentor VII | Gonzalo Cabral | 3062[5] | |
| Precentor XIV | Vincent Alice | 3067[10] | |
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
3050[edit]
31st Division (Division/Veteran)[12]
- Note: At this point in time the 31st Division was stationed on Alula Australis.[12]
3055[edit]
31st Division (Division/Elite)[4]
3062[edit]
- Cemetery Gates III-theta - Demi-Precentor XI Richard Wilder
- Crazy Players III-eta - Demi-Precentor VII Alice Pollworth
- The Molehill Climbers III-kappa - Demi-Precentor III Adolph Guenther
- Strange Highways III-zeta - Demi-Precentor VI Hiroshi Abe
- Into the Wind III-beta - Demi-Precentor II Manolo Patenio
- Broken Laws III-iota - Demi-Precentor VII Elaine Margolle
Notes[edit]
- The insignia of the 31st is a set of white foot prints across a black disc.[5]
- Born of their efforts during Tukayyid and Operation BULLDOG, the elite-rated Thirty-First is highly adept at combating Clan opponents, to the point of even fighting via in the rigid restrictions of zellbrigen.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 20 Year Update, p. 71: "8th V-omicron"
- ↑ Tukayyid, pp. 69–70: "Campaign: Clan Diamond Shark"
- ↑ Invading Clans, p. 141: "Baptism of Fire"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 ComStar, p. 85: "6th Army V-Kappa (Grim Defiance, Procyon Theater, from 6 to 7 on the "Inner Sphere Clock")"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Field Manual: ComStar, pp. 30–31: "6th Army V-kappa: Grim Defiance"
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 84: "Sirian Lancers - The Fury"
- ↑ The Dragon Roars, pp. 10–13, 15–16: "Wave One - The Katana Falls"
- ↑ The Dragon Roars, pp. 10–13, 24–25: "Wave Two - Driving Forward"
- ↑ The Dragon Roars, pp. 10–13, 44–45: "Wave Three - Bringing down the Jaguar"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Field Manual: Updates, pp. 87, 98: "6th Army V-Kappa (Grim Defiance)"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 21
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 20 Year Update, p. 71