14th Mechanized Infantry Division

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Fourteenth Mechanized Infantry Division
Disbanded 2779
Nickname The Rogue Knights[1]
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command XXV Corps

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

History[edit]

In 2764, the Fourteenth was a part of XXV Corps within the Eighth Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Free Worlds League Military Region. The Fourteenth was then transferred to District 3 by 2765 to take part in the SLDF response to the Periphery Uprising.[2] The Division was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Fourteenth Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Enrique Elderkin 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.

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 113
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 141: "Eighth"

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