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| image = [[File:48th Shadow Division.jpg]] | | image = [[File:48th Shadow Division.jpg]] | ||
| nickname = ''Rimmon's Revagers'' | | nickname = ''Rimmon's Revagers'' | ||
| − | | parent formation = | + | | parent formation = [[Manei Domini]] |
| − | | formed = | + | | formed = Late 3060s |
| − | | year = | + | | year = 3075 |
| − | | unitname = | + | | unitname = 48th Shadow Division (''Rimmon's Revagers'') |
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Unit Description== | ||
| + | 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=== | ||
| + | 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 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=== | ||
| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | *Unknown | |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| + | 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== | ||
| + | *Unknown | ||
| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| + | ===Game Notes=== | ||
| + | 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]]. | ||
| − | + | 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. | |
| + | 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 | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]],'' p. 106 | ||
Revision as of 13:17, 1 March 2010
Contents
Unit Description
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
Necromo Raid
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 Anhui & the Feng Huang Class Cruiser, Sundermann Rhys.[1] The unit sweept into and wiped out Shin Legion and Home Guard regiments. They had been there recovering on planet from events of renegade Davion Duke 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.[2]
Raids in Confederation
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 series raids in coreward borders of the Confederation which included; Tsitsang, Styk, and Old Kentucky.[3]
Officers
- Unknown
Tactics
The 48th Division specialized in Stealth usage. They are considered masters in using it.[4]
Composition History
- Unknown
Notes
Game Notes
When using the Advanced Rules for Force Specific forces, the Division beneifits from having having common special specific ablities.
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.
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.[5]
Reference
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 106 - 47th Shadow Division suspected in sending asteroids into Necromo, wiping it out.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 106 - 48th Shadow Division profile includes unit just performing raids along House Liao border with Blake Protectorate.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 143 - Rules annex - 48th Division - Unit noted for being masters in stealth.
- ↑ 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.