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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[File:48th_shadow_div.png]] + | image = [[File:48th Shadow Division.jpg]] − | Designation = 48th Shadow Division + | nickname = ''Rimmon's Revagers'' − | formed = Late 3060s + | parent formation = [[Manei Domini]] − | Disbanded = + | formed = Late 3060s − | Previous Designation = + | year = 3075 − | Nickname = Rimmon's Ravagers+ | unitname = 48th Shadow Division (''Rimmon's Revagers'') − | Affiliation = Word of Blake − | Parent Command = [[Shadow Divisions]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} ==Unit Description== ==Unit Description== − The '''Forty-eighth Shadow Division''' was a "hidden" [[Word of Blake]] military force that first appeared in the first few years of the [[Jihad]]. The unit was staffed by elite cybernetically augmented warriors known as the [[Manei Domini]]. The unit was best known during the early stages of the Jihad, raiding in [[Capellan Confederation]] space. + The 48th Shadow Division was a "hidden" [[Word of Blake]] military force that first appears in first few years of the [[Jihad]]. The unit was staffed with by cyberneticly augemented warriors known as the [[Manei Domini]]. The unit was best known during its early years of the Jihad, raiding in [[Capellan Confederation]] space. ==History== ==History== ===Necromo Raid=== ===Necromo Raid=== − The Forty-eighth Shadow Division, also known as ''Rimmon's Ravagers'', first appeared in combat in August 3071. The Shadow Division was part of a raid on the Necromo system. The unit along with [[WarShip]] support, neutralized the [[Necromo Shipyards]] and its defenses and then lent a hand in the destruction of the ''[[Impavido]]'' Class Destroyer, CCS ''[[Impavido#Named_Vessels|Anhui]]'' and the ''[[Feng Huang]]'' Class Cruiser, ''[[Feng_Huang#Named_Vessels|Sundermann Rhys]]''.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 106 - "48th Shadow Division profile" - Unit destroyed the Sundermann Rhys and Anhui. However, Anhui's destruction maybe incorrectly reported due to its presence around Sian up to 3074.</ref> + The 48th Shadow Division, also known as ''Rimmon's Revagers'', first appear in combat in August 3071. The Shadow Division was part of raid Necromo system. The unit along with [[WarShip]] support, neutralized the [[Necromo Shipyards]] and its defenses and then lead hand in the destruction the ''[[Impavido]]'' Class Destroyer, CCS ''[[Impavido#Named_Vessels|Anhui]]'' & the ''[[Feng Huang]]'' Class Cruiser, ''[[Sundermann Rhys]]''.<ref>''Jihah Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 106 - 48th Shadow Division profile - Unit destroyed the Sundermann Rhys and Anhui. However, Anhui's destruction maybe incorrectly reported due to it presense around Sian up to 3074.</ref> − The unit swept into and wiped out the [[1st Shin Legion]] and [[Home Guard (Free Worlds League)|Home Guard]] regiments. They had been there recovering on planet from events of renegade [[House Davion|Davion]] Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]]. The Forty-eighth Shadow Division then swiftly left the planet within days of destroying the two battered units. Shortly after leaving, asteroids struck the planet's cities with force of several hundred nuclear weapons.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 106 - "47th Shadow Division suspected in sending asteroids into Necromo, wiping it out".</ref> + The unit sweept into and wiped out [[Shin Legion]] and [[Home Guard]] regiments. They had been there recovering on planet from events of renegade [[House Davion|Davion]] Duke [[George Hawek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation: Sovereign Justice]]. The 48th Shadow Division then swiftly left the planet within days of destroying the two battered units. Shortly after leaving, asteroids struck the planet's cities with force of several hundred nuclear weapons.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 106 - 47th Shadow Division suspected in sending asteroids into Necromo, wiping it out.</ref> ===Raids in Confederation=== ===Raids in Confederation=== − Inner Sphere Intelligence on the ''Rimmon's Ravagers'', had the unit raiding [[Bora]] in middle of [[3072]], but quickly withdrawing after engaging with Capellan defenders. + Inner Sphere Intelligence on the ''Rimmon's Revagers'', had the unit raiding [[Bora]] in middle of [[3072]], but quickly withdrawing after engaging with Capellan defenders. − The unit conducted a series of raids along the coreward borders of the Confederation, hitting [[Tsitsang]], [[Styk]], and [[Old Kentucky]]; the lack of militarily-useful goods produced by the latter made this last attack a minor one, though Capellan propagandists fabricated a story that the Forty-eighth had made off with bionics and 'animated love doll' products.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 106 - "48th Shadow Division profile includes unit just performing raids along House Liao border with Blake Protectorate".</ref> <ref>''Touring the Stars: Old Kentucky'', p. 6</ref> Capellan forces attempted to capture the world of [[Halloran V]] in February [[3077]], prompting the Forty-eighth to move to the world in April, nearly shattering [[Lockhardt's Ironsides]] in the process, constesting the world, though finally not being able to reclaim it.<ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57, "The Jihad In Review"</ref><ref name=TCp167>''Total Chaos'', pp. 167-168 "RAVAGED IRON"</ref> + The unit conducted series raids in coreward borders of the Confederation which included; [[Tsitsang]], [[Styk]], and [[Old Kentucky]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 106 - 48th Shadow Division profile includes unit just performing raids along House Liao border with Blake Protectorate.</ref> − − Elements of the Forty-eighth appeared in the [[Luyten 68-28]] system and briefly forced the [[Stone's Coalition|Coalition]] forces out of the system. They would later raid worlds in the [[Duchy of Oriente]] in [[3079]]. In [[3081]] elements of the 48th allegedly participated in an ambush led by [[Berith]] on [[Devil's Rock]].<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', pp. 125-126</ref> − − The last known location of the Forty-eighth was [[Circinus]], but the Division is reported as Missing in Action during the end of the Jihad.<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 125, "Shadow Divisions Status"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable"+ *Unknown − |- − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 48th Division''' − |- − |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The 48th Division specialized in Stealth usage. They are considered masters in using it.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 143 - "Rules annex" - 48th Division - Unit noted for being masters in stealth.</ref> + The 48th Division specialized in Stealth usage. They are considered masters in using it.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 143 - Rules annex - 48th Division - Unit noted for being masters in stealth.</ref> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== *Unknown *Unknown − ==Rules== + ==Notes== − <div class="gamerules"> − ===Game Rules=== − When using the Advanced Rules for Force Specific forces, the Division beneifits from having [[Manei_Domini#Shadow_Division_Force_Specific_Abilities|common special specific abilities]]. − Masters of stealth, the Forty-eighth Division may deploy up to half its units (round up) as hidden units if acting as the scenario's defending force.+ ===Game Notes=== − In addition, whether acting as the scenario Defender or not, all units in this Division receive the benefits of a Stealth armor system (see p. 142, TW), as long as the unit does not use Jumping MP, Flanking MP or Max Thrust. This benefit works regardless of the unit's type or whether or+ When using the Advanced Rules for Force Specific forces, the Division beneifits from having having [[Manei_Domini#Shadow_Division_Force_Specific_Ablities|common special specific ablities]]. − not it already has a functioning Stealth armor system. If a Forty-eighth Division unit already possesses Stealth armor, double the unit's normal Stealth armor modifiers instead. − Has access to SD rated Equipment.+ The unit unique abilities and rules include; The controlling player placing half their force (rounded up) as hidden units on the map if they are acting as defender. − </div> + When assembling their force, they may receive the benifits of a stealth armor system. This is regardless of type unit and also does not require unit itself possing stealth system. However, the condition can only be used as long these forces do not Max Flanking, Jumping Movement, or Thrust Movement. Also, if a unit already equip with Stealth System, they do not use these modifiers and just regualar stealth rules.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 143 - Rules annex - 48th Division - All forces can use Stealth systems without having the Stealth Equipment. Anything with already stealth equipment does not count.</ref> ==Reference== ==Reference== + *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]],'' p. 106 <references /> <references /> − − ==Bibliography== − *''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' − *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' − *''[[Touring the Stars: Old Kentucky]]'' − [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Shadow Division, 48th|{{PAGENAME}}]] [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Shadow Division, 48th|{{PAGENAME}}]]
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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The 48th Shadow Division was a "hidden" [[Word of Blake]] military force that first appears in first few years of the [[Jihad]]. The unit was staffed with by cyberneticly augemented warriors known as the [[Manei Domini]]. The unit was best known during its early years of the Jihad, raiding in [[Capellan Confederation]] space. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Necromo Raid=== | ===Necromo Raid=== | ||
| − | The | + | The 48th Shadow Division, also known as ''Rimmon's Revagers'', first appear in combat in August 3071. The Shadow Division was part of raid Necromo system. The unit along with [[WarShip]] support, neutralized the [[Necromo Shipyards]] and its defenses and then lead hand in the destruction the ''[[Impavido]]'' Class Destroyer, CCS ''[[Impavido#Named_Vessels|Anhui]]'' & the ''[[Feng Huang]]'' Class Cruiser, ''[[Sundermann Rhys]]''.<ref>''Jihah Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 106 - 48th Shadow Division profile - Unit destroyed the Sundermann Rhys and Anhui. However, Anhui's destruction maybe incorrectly reported due to it presense around Sian up to 3074.</ref> |
| − | The unit | + | The unit sweept into and wiped out [[Shin Legion]] and [[Home Guard]] regiments. They had been there recovering on planet from events of renegade [[House Davion|Davion]] Duke [[George Hawek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation: Sovereign Justice]]. The 48th Shadow Division then swiftly left the planet within days of destroying the two battered units. Shortly after leaving, asteroids struck the planet's cities with force of several hundred nuclear weapons.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 106 - 47th Shadow Division suspected in sending asteroids into Necromo, wiping it out.</ref> |
===Raids in Confederation=== | ===Raids in Confederation=== | ||
| − | Inner Sphere Intelligence on the ''Rimmon's | + | Inner Sphere Intelligence on the ''Rimmon's Revagers'', had the unit raiding [[Bora]] in middle of [[3072]], but quickly withdrawing after engaging with Capellan defenders. |
| − | The unit conducted | + | The unit conducted series raids in coreward borders of the Confederation which included; [[Tsitsang]], [[Styk]], and [[Old Kentucky]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 106 - 48th Shadow Division profile includes unit just performing raids along House Liao border with Blake Protectorate.</ref> |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The 48th Division specialized in Stealth usage. They are considered masters in using it.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' | + | The 48th Division specialized in Stealth usage. They are considered masters in using it.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 143 - Rules annex - 48th Division - Unit noted for being masters in stealth.</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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| − | + | When using the Advanced Rules for Force Specific forces, the Division beneifits from having having [[Manei_Domini#Shadow_Division_Force_Specific_Ablities|common special specific ablities]]. | |
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| − | + | The unit unique abilities and rules include; The controlling player placing half their force (rounded up) as hidden units on the map if they are acting as defender. | |
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| + | When assembling their force, they may receive the benifits of a stealth armor system. This is regardless of type unit and also does not require unit itself possing stealth system. However, the condition can only be used as long these forces do not Max Flanking, Jumping Movement, or Thrust Movement. Also, if a unit already equip with Stealth System, they do not use these modifiers and just regualar stealth rules.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 143 - Rules annex - 48th Division - All forces can use Stealth systems without having the Stealth Equipment. Anything with already stealth equipment does not count.</ref> | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]],'' p. 106 | ||
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[[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Shadow Division, 48th|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Shadow Division, 48th|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||