99th Mechanized Infantry Division
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| Ninety-ninth Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Disbanded | 2765 |
| Nickname | Force of Erasure[1] |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | XXXVI Corps |
The Ninety-ninth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the XXXVI Corps, Sixteenth Army, to District 3 of the Draconis Combine Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The Ninety-ninth was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Ninety-ninth Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Clarke Bell | 2764[1] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Mechanized Infantry Divisions of the Star League were used offensively to exploit gaps in the enemy front created by the BattleMech Divisions. They also bore the brunt of defensive actions.
Composition History[edit]
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[3]