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| Designation    = 8th Division [[Level IV|IV]]-Kappa
 
| Designation    = 8th Division [[Level IV|IV]]-Kappa
 
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In [[3068]], elements of the unit were dispatched to [[Dieron]] with [[Hannibal's Hermits]] and [[Burr's Black Cobras]]. There they focused their efforts at [[SLDF]]'s [[Eridani Light Horse]] and [[DCMS]]'s [[3rd Dieron Regulars|Third Dieron Regulars]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 95 - "8th Division Unit profile update" - 8th with mercs strike Dieron</ref><ref name="jtpd8">''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 6, 8th Division</ref>
 
In [[3068]], elements of the unit were dispatched to [[Dieron]] with [[Hannibal's Hermits]] and [[Burr's Black Cobras]]. There they focused their efforts at [[SLDF]]'s [[Eridani Light Horse]] and [[DCMS]]'s [[3rd Dieron Regulars|Third Dieron Regulars]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 95 - "8th Division Unit profile update" - 8th with mercs strike Dieron</ref><ref name="jtpd8">''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 6, 8th Division</ref>
  
Most of the unit was reassigned to the Capellan Theater in late [[3069]], leaving a single Level III on Dieron. The Word hired several small mercenary forces to garrison Dieron, and placed these units under the 8th Division's command<ref name="jtpd8"/> Units in the Capellan Theater split up into two forces attempting to capture [[Slocum]] and [[St. Andre]]. With [[WarShip]] support, the 8th managed to capture Slocum, but heavy resistance on St. Andre repulsed elements of the Division off world.
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Most of the unit was re-assigned to the Capellan Theater in late [[3069]], leaving a single Level III on Dieron. The Word hired several small mercenary forces to garrison Dieron, and placed these units under the 8th Division's command<ref name="jtpd8"/> Units in the Capellan Theater split up into two forces attempting to capture [[Slocum]] and [[St. Andre]]. With [[WarShip]] support, the 8th managed to capture Slocum, but heavy resistance on St. Andre repulsed elements of the Division off world.
  
In late [[3070]], the unit's forces unified and struck [[St. Ives]] with [[17th Division (Word of Blake)|17th Division]] and the mercenary unit [[Simonson's Cutthroats]]. Fighting on the planet turned against the 8th its allied forces taking heavy losses, but it had caused significant damage to the planet.  The unit was believed heavily damaged and reduced to only raiding forces.
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In late [[3070]], the unit's forces unified and struck [[St. Ives]] with [[17th Division (Word of Blake)|17th Division]] and the mercenary unit [[Simonson’s Cutthroats]]. Fighting on the planet turned against the 8th its allied forces taking heavy losses, but it had caused significant damage to the planet.  The unit was believed heavily damaged and reduced to only raiding forces.
  
 
In June [[3071]] the 8th Division forces on Dieron were withdrawn and joined their colleagues in the Capellan Theater. The 19th Division took over the garrison duties of Dieron.<ref name="jtpd8"/>
 
In June [[3071]] the 8th Division forces on Dieron were withdrawn and joined their colleagues in the Capellan Theater. The 19th Division took over the garrison duties of Dieron.<ref name="jtpd8"/>
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*Lost Memories [[Level III|III]]-Theta - CO: Precentor VIII Alex Winningham
 
*Lost Memories [[Level III|III]]-Theta - CO: Precentor VIII Alex Winningham
  
*Forbidden Fruit III-Mu - CO: Precentor VII [[Llewellyn Licht]]
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*Forbidden Fruit III-Mu - CO: Precentor VII Llewellyn Licht
  
*Steel Rain III-Kappa - CO: [[Demi-Precentor]] (Precentor II) [[Mary Stahl]]
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*Steel Rain III-Kappa - CO: [[Demi-Precentor]] (Precentor II) Mary Stahl
  
*Heathunters III-Kappa - CO: Demi-Precentor (Adept XVI) [[John Flakne]]
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*Heathunters III-Kappa - CO: Demi-Precentor (Adept XVI) John Flakne
  
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* Special rules for the Eighth Division can be found in ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 142</ref>
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===Game Rules===
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Due to their skill in small-unit actions in [[3062]], the 8th receives a +1 to Initiative when operating in [[Level II]] or smaller formations.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 142</ref>
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==Reference==
 
==Reference==

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