14th Division (Word of Blake)
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Contents
History
Jihad
The unit first appeared in combat in 3068, while assaulting world of Yorii. The unit masqurated under Lyran and FedSun colors during the attack. The unit utilitized bio agents into planetary water reserves, causing problems for population for several years. The population shift loyalities to Word of Blake Protectorate forces which came to their "aide" to save them from supposive renegade House units.
The Glorious Repentance proceeded further into the Draconis Combine space, attacking the world of Pesht in Feburary, 3069. The unit seperated in two group 2 - 3 Level III units conducting a series of assaults into combine that went on for years. Starting against Jeanette, Matamoras, and McAlister in 3070. Other Elements of the Division struck Echo V and Qandahar in 3071, Espakeh, Loysville and Ningxia in 3072.
By 3073, vanished from intelligence reports, only to resurface again year later. This time striking simultaneous against two worlds; Midway and Isesaki. The strike against Isesaki was notable due strike against the corporate headquarters of Isesaki Shipping in the city of Ukonsoi.
In 3074 the 14th Division reappeared on Dieron. They arrived with several DropShips full of construction materiel, and the 14th used this to improve the on-world defenses, including an additional wall outside Fortress Dieron.[1] These extensive defenses were a huge obstacle for the Clan Ghost Bear forces that attacked the world. The 14th Division fought the Bears to the bitter end. The 14th Division was utterly destroyed on Dieron.[2][3]
Officers
In 3074 the 14th Division was commanded by Precentor XX Mary Stahl.
Tactics
The unit specialized strike tactics, utlizing motto "hit hard going in, then hammer."[4]
Composition History
3074
Intelligence Reports suggest unit strength was up to be 5 Level III units.[5] It developed this tactic during its campaign in early 3070s when attacking the Draconis Combine during the Jihad.
Note
Rules
Game Rules
The 14th Division ignores withdrawal rules when it is attacking.[6]
Reference
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 6, 14th Division
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 6, 14th Division
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 140 - "Rule Annex for 14th Division".
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 99 - "14th Division Unit profile" - Unit splitting for its series of raids 3070-72 suggest 5 units total been seen.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 140, "Rules Annex"