97th Mechanized Infantry Division

Ninety-seventh Mechanized Infantry Division
Disbanded 2765
Nickname The Troglodytes[1]
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command XXX Corps


The Ninety-seventh 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 XXX Corps, Twelfth Army, to District 2 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The Ninety-seventh was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Ninety-seventh Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Parker O'Leary 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]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 151
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 145: "Twelfth"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

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