Difference between revisions of "116th Mechanized Infantry Division"

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==History==
 
==History==
In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XLV Corps (Star League)|XLV Corps]], [[18th Army (Star League)|Eighteenth Army]], of the [[Periphery Military Region]]. While assigned to [[Tellman IV]], the unit shared its post with the [[Fourth Ramora Regulars]]. Both of these regiments were known to spar against each other in SLDF-sponsored war games, and demonstrate a fair level of tactical competence.<ref name=FR2765Pp12>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 17 "OUTWORLDS ALLIANCE"</ref>
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In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XLV Corps (Star League)|XLV Corps]], [[Eighteenth Army (Star League)|Eighteenth Army]], of the [[Periphery Military Region]]. While assigned to [[Tellman IV]], the unit shared its post with the [[Fourth Ramora Regulars]]. Both of these regiments were known to spar against each other in SLDF-sponsored war games, and demonstrate a fair level of tactical competence.<ref name=FR2765Pp12>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 17 "OUTWORLDS ALLIANCE"</ref>
  
The Division was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]] by [[2765]].<ref name=SL156>''The Star League'', p. 156, "Eighteenth"</ref> The 116th suffered heavy losses in the [[Hegemony Campaign]], and was disbanded in [[2780]].<ref name=SL156/>
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The Division was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]] by [[2765]].<ref name=SL156>''The Star League'', p. 156: "Eighteenth"</ref> The 116th suffered heavy losses in the [[Hegemony Campaign]], and was disbanded in [[2780]].<ref name=SL156/>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==

Revision as of 16:36, 7 April 2023

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116th Mechanized Infantry Division
Disbanded 2780
Nickname The Flanders Division[1]
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command XLV Corps

The 116th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the XLV Corps, Eighteenth Army, of the Periphery Military Region. While assigned to Tellman IV, the unit shared its post with the Fourth Ramora Regulars. Both of these regiments were known to spar against each other in SLDF-sponsored war games, and demonstrate a fair level of tactical competence.[2]

The Division was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery to take part in the Periphery Uprising by 2765.[3] The 116th suffered heavy losses in the Hegemony Campaign, and was disbanded in 2780.[3]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 116th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Tryphon Aritza 2764[1]

Tactics

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

The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached, was a Ground Aero Wing.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 213
  2. Field Report 2765: Periphery, p. 17 "OUTWORLDS ALLIANCE"
  3. 3.0 3.1 The Star League, p. 156: "Eighteenth"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography