Difference between revisions of "118th Mechanized Infantry Division"
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Revision as of 12:45, 10 September 2021
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| 118th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Nickname | The Jotun Division[1] |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | XXX Corps Army |
The 118th 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 XXX Corps Army, Twelfth, to District 2 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery to take part in the Periphery Uprising by 2765.[2] The 118th survived the war and the Hegemony Campaign, but the division's ultimate fate remains unknown.[2]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 118th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Trevor Chan | 2764[3] | |
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]