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| − | | | + | | Designation = 17th Division [[Level IV|IV]]-Kappa |
| − | | | + | | formed = [[3069]] |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = [[3078]] |
| − | | | + | | Previous Designation = |
| − | | | + | | Nickname = The Leviathans |
| + | | Affiliation = Word of Blake | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Word of Blake Militia]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
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| + | The '''17th Division''' was a [[Word of Blake]] military formation that first appeared during the [[Jihad]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | First appeared in [[3069]] striking worlds of [[Algol]] | + | First appeared in [[3069]] striking the worlds of [[Algol]] and [[Kansu]] alongside elements of its sister unit, the [[16th Division (Word of Blake)|16th]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 95 - "17th & 16th Division first appear in in combat over two worlds".</ref> The 17th's elements as part of the [[Algot]] Task Force forced the surrender of the planet by threatening nuclear strikes against the planet. The native Kansu forces did not believe that the Word of Blake task force would use [[Nuclear Weapons|nuclear weapons]] against them, but the 16th and 17th Divisions struck the capital of Kanau and destroyed the capital along with its defending forces while also causing extensive ecological damage to the planet. |
| − | + | The 17th was later deployed to the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan Theater]] where it participated in the first battle for [[Sian]] alongside the [[24th Division (Word of Blake)|24th Division]] in [[3070]]. The 17th took heavy damage along with its sister Division and was forced to withdraw. However, the 17th managed to return to active duty as a raiding force later where it struck in various [[Commonality|commonalities]] in Confederation. It is believed that the 17th's inexperience in fighting large-scale battles led to invasion's defeat. Intelligence gathered by 17th's actions was used by WoB's [[ROM]] to better prepare for [[3074]] invasion of Sian.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 6, "17th Division unit profile. 17th's actions in first Battle of Sian led WoB forces secretly sending Divisions worth of troops and equipment to Sian prior to 2nd Battle".</ref> | |
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| + | The 17th was one of fourteen separate Militia Divisions to be destroyed on [[Terra]] in [[3078]].<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 17th Division''' | ||
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| + | | [[Precentor]]||[[George Sanders]]||[[3070]]<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 6, "17th Division unit profile, CO named".</ref> | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | Raiding, usually | + | The unit usually deployed in Raiding missions, where usually two [[Level III|Level IIIs]] participated in each raid. |
| + | The [[Division]]'s primary specialization is in Psychological & Small-scale Warfare.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 6, "17th Division unit profile" - Notes.</ref> | ||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
| − | Unknown, | + | Unknown, consisting of at least four Level IIIs prior to the assault on Sian in [[3070]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 96-97, "Based on tactics unit used. Split strikes against Kanas and Algot and later information stating the unit operates in raiding forces of two level IIIs".</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Reference== |
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| − | == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | *[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]] | + | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Sian]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands| | + | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 17th]] |
Latest revision as of 18:58, 2 January 2023
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| 17th Division IV-Kappa | |
| Formed | 3069 |
| Disbanded | 3078 |
| Nickname | The Leviathans |
| Affiliation | Word of Blake |
| Parent Command | Word of Blake Militia |
The 17th Division was a Word of Blake military formation that first appeared during the Jihad.
History[edit]
Jihad[edit]
First appeared in 3069 striking the worlds of Algol and Kansu alongside elements of its sister unit, the 16th.[1] The 17th's elements as part of the Algot Task Force forced the surrender of the planet by threatening nuclear strikes against the planet. The native Kansu forces did not believe that the Word of Blake task force would use nuclear weapons against them, but the 16th and 17th Divisions struck the capital of Kanau and destroyed the capital along with its defending forces while also causing extensive ecological damage to the planet.
The 17th was later deployed to the Capellan Theater where it participated in the first battle for Sian alongside the 24th Division in 3070. The 17th took heavy damage along with its sister Division and was forced to withdraw. However, the 17th managed to return to active duty as a raiding force later where it struck in various commonalities in Confederation. It is believed that the 17th's inexperience in fighting large-scale battles led to invasion's defeat. Intelligence gathered by 17th's actions was used by WoB's ROM to better prepare for 3074 invasion of Sian.[2]
The 17th was one of fourteen separate Militia Divisions to be destroyed on Terra in 3078.[3]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 17th Division | |||
| Precentor | George Sanders | 3070[4] | |
Tactics[edit]
The unit usually deployed in Raiding missions, where usually two Level IIIs participated in each raid. The Division's primary specialization is in Psychological & Small-scale Warfare.[5]
Composition[edit]
Unknown, consisting of at least four Level IIIs prior to the assault on Sian in 3070.[6]
Reference[edit]
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 95 - "17th & 16th Division first appear in in combat over two worlds".
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 6, "17th Division unit profile. 17th's actions in first Battle of Sian led WoB forces secretly sending Divisions worth of troops and equipment to Sian prior to 2nd Battle".
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 6, "17th Division unit profile, CO named".
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 6, "17th Division unit profile" - Notes.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, pp. 96-97, "Based on tactics unit used. Split strikes against Kanas and Algot and later information stating the unit operates in raiding forces of two level IIIs".