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Difference between revisions of "171st Mechanized Infantry Division"

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==History==
 
==History==
The unit was formed on the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Paris]].<ref>Field Manual: SLDF, p. 197, "171st Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref>
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The unit was formed on the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Paris]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp197/>
  
During the reign of the [[Star League]], the 171st assisted the citizens of [[Quelimane]] when a supervolcano erupted on the continent of Mozambique.  The Division lost 47 members as they help rescue innocents trapped by the disaster.  Since then, the unit has worked to become the best disaster relief unit in the [[SLDF]].<ref>Field Manual: SLDF, p. 197, "171st Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref>
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During the reign of the [[Star League]], the 171st assisted the citizens of [[Quelimane]] when a supervolcano erupted on the continent of Mozambique.  The Division lost 47 members as they help rescue innocents trapped by the disaster.  Since then, the unit has worked to become the best disaster relief unit in the [[SLDF]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp197/>
  
In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[L Corps (Star League)|L Corps]], [[16th Army (Star League)|Sixteenth Army]], to District 3 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]].<ref name=SL149>''The Star League'', p. 149, "Sixteenth"</ref> The 171st was destroyed during the [[Periphery Uprising]] in [[2765]].<ref name=SL149/>
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In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as part of [[L Corps (Star League)|L Corps]], [[Sixteenth Army (Star League)|Sixteenth Army]], to District 3 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]].<ref name=SL149>''The Star League'', p. 149: "Sixteenth"</ref> The 171st was destroyed during the [[Periphery Uprising]] in [[2765]].<ref name=SL149/>
  
 
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==Tactics==
 
==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.
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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==
 
==Composition History==
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.<ref name="SLp133">''The Star League'', p. 133</ref>
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The division comprised two brigades of mechanized infantry and a single BattleMech brigade. Also attached was a ground aero wing.<ref name="SLp133">''The Star League'', p. 133</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]''
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[[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands - Mechanized Infantry Division|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0171st]]

Revision as of 21:59, 4 April 2023

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171st Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Disbanded 2765
Nickname The Paris Surgeons[1]
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command L Corps

Overview

The 171st Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

The unit was formed on the Federated Suns world of Paris.[1]

During the reign of the Star League, the 171st assisted the citizens of Quelimane when a supervolcano erupted on the continent of Mozambique. The Division lost 47 members as they help rescue innocents trapped by the disaster. Since then, the unit has worked to become the best disaster relief unit in the SLDF.[1]

In 2764, the unit was assigned, as part of L Corps, Sixteenth Army, to District 3 of the Draconis Combine Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 171st was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 171st Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Matilda Nimmons 2764[1]

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.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 197: "171st Mechanized Infantry Division"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 149: "Sixteenth"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography