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| Disbanded      = [[3078]]
 
| Disbanded      = [[3078]]
 
| Previous Designation =  
 
| Previous Designation =  
| Nickname      = Tunrida's Terror;<br>Arioch's Avengers
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| Nickname      = Tunrida's Terror<br>Arioch's Avengers
| Affiliation    = [[Word of Blake]]
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| Affiliation    = Word of Blake
 
| Parent Command = [[Shadow Divisions]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Shadow Divisions]]
 
| Sub-Command    =  
 
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===Rebuilding into the Arioch's Avengers & taking of Benjamin===
 
===Rebuilding into the Arioch's Avengers & taking of Benjamin===
The 45th Shadow Division was rebuilt by its new commander, Precentor Arioch.  The unit reemerged on the battlefields of [[Benjamin]] in May [[3072]] with the 28th Division. The 45th Shadow's task force which included a small fleet of [[Pocket WarShip|Pocket WarShips]]. They first destroyed a small number of artificial suns orbiting the planet and provided it with normal sunlight.  Their Pocket WarShips fired their capital missiles at Benjamin's defense forces, which included the [[Second Benjamin Regulars]] and the [[Fifteenth Benjamin Regulars]].<ref name="TCp115">''Total Chaos'', pp. 115–116: "Benjamin"</ref>  After making their landing on the planet, the battered Benjamin Regulars surrendered to the 28th Division.  Though they held the planet, guerrilla warfare had broken out and those forces were taking shots at 45th Shadow's assets.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 100: "28th Division profile" - 28th Division's profile provides more details on the Benjamin conquest</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 79:  "Benjamin Falls" article with some details of the fight gleaned by civilian reports</ref>
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The 45th Shadow Division was rebuilt by its new commander, Precentor Arioch.  The unit reemerged on the battlefields of [[Benjamin]] in May [[3072]] with the 28th Division. The 45th Shadow's task force which included a small fleet of [[Pocket WarShip|Pocket WarShips]]. They first destroyed a small number of artificial suns orbiting the planet and provided it with normal sunlight.  Their Pocket WarShips fired their Capital class missiles at Benjamin's defense forces, which included the [[Second Benjamin Regulars]] and the [[Fifteenth Benjamin Regulars]].<ref name="TCp115">''Total Chaos'', pp. 115–116: "Benjamin"</ref>  After making their landing on the planet, the battered Benjamin Regulars surrendered to the 28th Division.  Though they held the planet, guerrilla warfare had broken out and those forces were taking shots at 45th Shadow's assets.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 100: "28th Division profile" - 28th Division's profile provides more details on the Benjamin conquest</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 79:  "Benjamin Falls" article with some details of the fight gleaned by civilian reports</ref>
  
 
===Draconis Combine's Counterattack & Destruction===
 
===Draconis Combine's Counterattack & Destruction===
 
The 28th Division leaves planet for raids missions. The 45th Shadow assigned as a garrison forces with a single [[Level III]] formation of the 28th to provide additional support.
 
The 28th Division leaves planet for raids missions. The 45th Shadow assigned as a garrison forces with a single [[Level III]] formation of the 28th to provide additional support.
In November, the Draconis Combine conducts assault to try retake the Military District capital, however the 45th Shadow Division manages to hold.  During this time, the Blakist Command dispatches a mercenary force to attempt to aid with guerrilla forces.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 100: "28th Division profile, includes the info regarding mercenary forces aiding 45th Shadow's problems with the guerrilla forces on Benjamin"</ref>
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In November, the Draconis Combine conducts assault to try retake the Military District capital, however the 45th Shadow Division manages to hold.  During this time, the Blakist Command dispatches a mercenary force to attempt to aide with guerrilla forces.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 100: "28th Division profile, includes the info regarding mercenary forces aiding 45th Shadow's problems with the guerrilla forces on Benjamin"</ref>
  
 
In December, [[Clan Nova Cat]] [[Galaxy]] assaults Benjamin, with blitzkrieg effort. The 45th Shadow was reportedly annihilated by the Clanners, with only single Level III escaping the carnage.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 105: "45th Shadow Division profile" - 45th Shadow devastated by Clan Nova Cat forces</ref> The 28th Division's main force manages to rescue survivors of the battle in January of [[3073]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 100: "28th Division profile" - Reports indicate the 28th Division picks up survivors of the 45h Shadow Division in Jan 3073</ref>
 
In December, [[Clan Nova Cat]] [[Galaxy]] assaults Benjamin, with blitzkrieg effort. The 45th Shadow was reportedly annihilated by the Clanners, with only single Level III escaping the carnage.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 105: "45th Shadow Division profile" - 45th Shadow devastated by Clan Nova Cat forces</ref> The 28th Division's main force manages to rescue survivors of the battle in January of [[3073]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 100: "28th Division profile" - Reports indicate the 28th Division picks up survivors of the 45h Shadow Division in Jan 3073</ref>

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