15th Division (Word of Blake)

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Unit Brief

The 15th Division was a "hidden" Word of Blake Militia unit, was noted for operating in Marik space during the Jihad.

History

Sneak attack on Damien IV

The unit first appeared in the Jihad on Damien IV in September, 3069. The unit counting a sneak attack on the Third Oriente Hussars. The 15th used combination of heavy artillery and aerospace fighters to beleaguer the Hussars. It wasn't till the traitor in the Hussars killed its commander, Colonel Theresa Mathews. The 3rd Orientes thenselves at death of its commander joined the 15th Division.[1]

Atreus and support of the Pro-Blake League

In 3070, the unit was deployed to Atreus where it proceeded to hunt down the suvivors of the Knights of the Inner Sphere and other pro-false Thomas Marik forces on the planet.

After the pacification of the Atreus, the 15th used in "peacekeeping" force as well raiders to support the Marik Commonwealth and Captain-General Corinne Marik. Two of the Division's level III units are deployed as part of Atreus's garrison force. The unit presence on Atreus has made them symbol of Word of Blake's power in Marik Commonwealth.[2]

Officers

Unknown

Tactics

The 15th specializes in combat with Duchy of Oriente forces.

Composition

Unknown - Unit has absorbed 3rd Oriente has given a large quanity of Free Worlds League men and equipment to the Division.

Notes

Game Notes

In optional game rules for the 15th Division; Half units deployed at game featuring the 15th Division rolls from the Free Worlds League Random Rolling Table. When facing against Duchy of Orient forces, the unit gains +1 initiative. However suffers from a -2 to its initiative when facing any other force.[3]

Reference

  1. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 98 - 3rd Orientes join the Word of Blake/15 Division at death of its commander.
  2. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 140 - Rule Annex for 15th Division - Unit became symbol of Blake power while stationed on Marik Commonwealth's capital world.
  3. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 140 - Rules Annex - 15th Division gains initiative only against Oriente related forces.