163rd Mechanized Infantry Division
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| 163rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Nickname | The Black Sea Division |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | XXIX Corps |
Contents
Overview
The 163rd Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Monongahela[1], assigned as a part of the XXIX Corps, Second Army, to District 1 of the Federated Suns Military Region and then transferred to District 3 by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 163rd was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 163rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Shavonne Sharyl | 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]