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==Unit Brief== | ==Unit Brief== | ||
| − | The 38th Division was [[Word of Blake]] hidden military unit that was later revealed to Inner Sphere at opening | + | The 38th Division was [[Word of Blake]] hidden military unit that was later revealed to Inner Sphere at the opening stages of the [[Jihad]]. The unit was known for its operations in the Lyran Operation Theater of the war, specifically on [[Hesperus II]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early Years=== | ===Early Years=== | ||
| − | The unit first appeared in raid masquerading as [[DCMS|Kuritan]] forces in April [[3068]] while striking the Lyran world of [[Edasich]]. Hitting various locations across the planets in paired [[Level II]] formations in an effort mimic Combine companies, they devastated cities and industries across the planet in these simultaneous attacks. | + | The unit first appeared in raid masquerading as [[DCMS|Kuritan]] forces in April [[3068]] while striking at the Lyran world of [[Edasich]]. Hitting various locations across the planets in paired [[Level II]] formations in an effort to mimic Combine companies, they devastated cities and industries across the planet in these simultaneous attacks. |
| − | In September of [[3069]], the unit conducted swift nuclear strike against [[Summer]], hitting the the planetary capital city of Curitiba. Again they had been doing this while flying under false colors and accompanied by | + | In September of [[3069]], the unit conducted swift nuclear strike against [[Summer]], hitting the the planetary capital city of Curitiba. Again they had been doing this while flying under false colors and accompanied by a flotilla of [[Pocket WarShip|Pocket WarShips]]. The raid resulted in the destruction of the local [[Com Guard]] unit protecting the planet. The unit swiftly left the scene before [[Federation of Skye|Skye]] forces could discover whom had attack. While doing so, the 38th Division's force attempted to raid [[Skye]] itself while these forces investigated. However, the raid ran into the problem, Lyran Battlecruiser LAS ''[[Fylgia]]'' which had gone missing was in system. The 38th deployed its [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s to try and deliver a nuclear attack, but were wiped out before making attempt. The 38th Division managed to withdraw from Skye, and conducted an orbital nuclear attack against [[Menkent]] before returning friendly space.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 92 - "38th Division profile" - Unit conducts nuclear attacks against Skye related worlds.</ref> |
===Invasion of Hesperus II=== | ===Invasion of Hesperus II=== | ||
| − | In | + | In February [[3070]], the 38th with the [[40th Shadow Division]] invaded Hesperus II as part of the [[Operation: Steel Hammer]]. The invasion was made possible after previous years of raiding laid the ground work for task force's attack. The invasion force's [[Lola III|Lola III Class Destroyer]], ''[[End of Wisdom]]'' and its flotilla of [[Pocket WarShip|Pocket of WarShips]] paved way through Hesperus's Aerospace forces. After the destruction of the [[Fox (WarShip)|Fox Class Corvette]], LAS ''[[Melissa Steiner]]'', the invasion force blockaded the planet and forced the defenders of [[Defiance Industries]] to surrender.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 24 - "Operation: Steel Hammer" - 38th listed as one of the attacks of invasion against Hesperus II.</ref> The unit was later refitted by newly augmented factories of Hesperus, for its next mission. |
===The Arc-Royal Assault=== | ===The Arc-Royal Assault=== | ||
| − | The 38th with the [[2nd Division (Word of Blake)|2nd Division]] and [[43rd Shadow Division]] deployed to [[Arc-Royal]] where they were to assault the planet. Attempting to slip by Naval forces under false colors, the WoB forces were found out. Naval forces inflicted heavy | + | The 38th with the [[2nd Division (Word of Blake)|2nd Division]] and [[43rd Shadow Division]] deployed to [[Arc-Royal]] where they were to assault the planet. Attempting to slip by Naval forces under false colors, the WoB forces were found out. Naval forces inflicted heavy damage on 38th and its fellow Division mates as they escaped. The unit itself had been reduced to two [[Level III]] forces. |
===Stone's Assault on Hesperus II=== | ===Stone's Assault on Hesperus II=== | ||
| − | The surviving forces of the Division had returned Hesperus II to recover, but by [[3074]] they had still not built up their strength. In December of that year, [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition forces invaded Hesperus II. During the brutal fight for the planet, only two [[Level II]] formations survived the battle. | + | The surviving forces of the Division had returned to Hesperus II to recover, but by [[3074]] they had still not built up their strength. In December of that year, [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition forces invaded Hesperus II. During the brutal fight for the planet, only two [[Level II]] formations survived the battle. |
Following the heavy damage taken by the 38th, the Division was disbanded with the remaining personnel merged into the [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|3rd Division]].<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref> | Following the heavy damage taken by the 38th, the Division was disbanded with the remaining personnel merged into the [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|3rd Division]].<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref> | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The unit is trained in raiding and anti-raiding tactics.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: Blake Documents'', p. 142 - "Special | + | The unit is trained in raiding and anti-raiding tactics.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: Blake Documents'', p. 142 - "Special abilities include anti-raiding abilities".</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
Revision as of 05:48, 18 November 2013
Contents
Unit Brief
The 38th Division was Word of Blake hidden military unit that was later revealed to Inner Sphere at the opening stages of the Jihad. The unit was known for its operations in the Lyran Operation Theater of the war, specifically on Hesperus II.
History
Early Years
The unit first appeared in raid masquerading as Kuritan forces in April 3068 while striking at the Lyran world of Edasich. Hitting various locations across the planets in paired Level II formations in an effort to mimic Combine companies, they devastated cities and industries across the planet in these simultaneous attacks.
In September of 3069, the unit conducted swift nuclear strike against Summer, hitting the the planetary capital city of Curitiba. Again they had been doing this while flying under false colors and accompanied by a flotilla of Pocket WarShips. The raid resulted in the destruction of the local Com Guard unit protecting the planet. The unit swiftly left the scene before Skye forces could discover whom had attack. While doing so, the 38th Division's force attempted to raid Skye itself while these forces investigated. However, the raid ran into the problem, Lyran Battlecruiser LAS Fylgia which had gone missing was in system. The 38th deployed its AeroSpace Fighters to try and deliver a nuclear attack, but were wiped out before making attempt. The 38th Division managed to withdraw from Skye, and conducted an orbital nuclear attack against Menkent before returning friendly space.[1]
Invasion of Hesperus II
In February 3070, the 38th with the 40th Shadow Division invaded Hesperus II as part of the Operation: Steel Hammer. The invasion was made possible after previous years of raiding laid the ground work for task force's attack. The invasion force's Lola III Class Destroyer, End of Wisdom and its flotilla of Pocket of WarShips paved way through Hesperus's Aerospace forces. After the destruction of the Fox Class Corvette, LAS Melissa Steiner, the invasion force blockaded the planet and forced the defenders of Defiance Industries to surrender.[2] The unit was later refitted by newly augmented factories of Hesperus, for its next mission.
The Arc-Royal Assault
The 38th with the 2nd Division and 43rd Shadow Division deployed to Arc-Royal where they were to assault the planet. Attempting to slip by Naval forces under false colors, the WoB forces were found out. Naval forces inflicted heavy damage on 38th and its fellow Division mates as they escaped. The unit itself had been reduced to two Level III forces.
Stone's Assault on Hesperus II
The surviving forces of the Division had returned to Hesperus II to recover, but by 3074 they had still not built up their strength. In December of that year, Devlin Stone's coalition forces invaded Hesperus II. During the brutal fight for the planet, only two Level II formations survived the battle.
Following the heavy damage taken by the 38th, the Division was disbanded with the remaining personnel merged into the 3rd Division.[3]
Officers
- Unknown*
Tactics
The unit is trained in raiding and anti-raiding tactics.[4]
Composition History
3068
3072
- 2 Level III formations
3075
- 2 Level II formations
Notes
The report given in the Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents are written as canon scattered intelligence report and facts about the unit may not be solid.
Reference
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 92 - "38th Division profile" - Unit conducts nuclear attacks against Skye related worlds.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 24 - "Operation: Steel Hammer" - 38th listed as one of the attacks of invasion against Hesperus II.
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: Blake Documents, p. 142 - "Special abilities include anti-raiding abilities".