Difference between revisions of "202nd Mechanized Infantry Division"

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| nickname = The Pride of Cuba
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| nickname = The Pride of Cuba
 
| parent formation = [[LIX Corps (Star League)|LIX Corps]]
 
| parent formation = [[LIX Corps (Star League)|LIX Corps]]
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| year     = 2784
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| disbanded = 2784<ref name="FSWp32"/>
| unitname = 202nd Mechanized Infantry Division
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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==History==
 
==History==
The 202nd formed a part of [[LIX Corps (Star League)|LIX Corps]], [[20th Army (Star League)|Twentieth Army]].
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=== Star League Era ===
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The 202nd formed a part of [[LIX Corps (Star League)|LIX Corps]], [[20th Army (Star League)|Twentieth Army]] and in [[2763]] was suffering from moral issues. Stationed on [[Strandfontein]], the 202nd had lost half of it's assigned territory to the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] [[Rim Worlds Army|armed forces]]. Under the command of [[Major General]] Liam Garvey, [[VI Corps (Star League)|VI Corps]] determined that the 202nd's Commanding Officer needed to be relieved of command, dispatching General Covington from the Army headquarters on [[Loxley]] to replace him. On his arrival, the sentries for the 202nd refused General Covington entry into the Division's base.  Though completely legal to refuse him entry, Covington eventually managed to gain entry to the Division HQ and relived Gravey of command.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 234 202nd Mechanized Infantry Division - Fluff for 2763, regarding change of command that nearly self-destructed the Division.</ref>
  
In [[2763]], the had moral issues, stationed on [[Strandfontein]], the unit had lost half of it's assigned territory to the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] armed forces.  Under the command of [[Major General]] Liam Garvey, VI Corp determined that the general needed to be relieved of command, dispatching General Covington from Army headquarters on [[Loxley]] to replace him.  On his arrival, the sentries for the 202nd refused General Covington entry into the Division's base.  Though completely legal to refuse him entry, Covington eventually managed to gain entry to the Division HQ and relived Gravey of command.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 234 202nd Mechanized Infantry Division - Fluff for 2763, regarding change of command that nearly self-destructed the Division.</ref>
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By [[2764]] the 202nd was stationed on an undisclosed world in the Rim Worlds Republic [[Territorial State]].<ref name="SLp158"/>
  
By [[2764]] was stationed on an undisclosed world in the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] [[Territorial State]].<ref name="SLp158"/>
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=== Amaris Civil War ===
 
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The 202nd survived the Periphery Uprising, but took heavy losses during the [[Hegemony Campaign]] and by [[2784]] the [[division]] had been disbanded. A single [[regiment]] of the 202nd joined the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] in 2784, forming the core of the [[10th Confederation Reserve Cavalry|Tenth Confederation Reserve Calvary]], after the division was disbanded.<ref name="SLp158"/><ref name="FSWp32">''First Succession War'', p. 32, "Those Left Behind"</ref>
The 202nd survived the Periphery Uprising, but took heavy losses during the [[Hegemony Campaign]] and by [[2784]] the [[division]] had been disbanded. A single Regiment of the 202nd joined the [[Capellan Confederation]] forming the core of the [[10th Confederation Reserve Cavalry]], after the division was disbanded.<ref name="SLp158"/><ref name="FSWp32">''First Succession War'', p. 32, "Those Left Behind"</ref>
 
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
In 2762, the commanding officer was Major General Liam Gravey prior being relieved in 2763. <ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 235 - Commanding Officer for 202nd - relieved in 2763</ref> He was succeeded by Major General Jonas Covington.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', P 235 - Commanding Officer for SLDF from 2763 and up to March 2764.</ref>
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In 2762, the commanding officer was Major General Liam Gravey, who was subsequently relieved in 2763. <ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 235 - Commanding Officer for 202nd - relieved in 2763</ref> He was succeeded by Major General Jonas Covington.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', P 235 - Commanding Officer for SLDF from 2763 and up to March 2764.</ref>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The Mechanised 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.<ref name="SLp133"/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised 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==
 
==References==

Revision as of 05:01, 19 December 2017

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Overview

The 202nd Mechanized Infantry Division or the Pride of Cuba was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.[1]

History

Star League Era

The 202nd formed a part of LIX Corps, Twentieth Army and in 2763 was suffering from moral issues. Stationed on Strandfontein, the 202nd had lost half of it's assigned territory to the Rim Worlds Republic armed forces. Under the command of Major General Liam Garvey, VI Corps determined that the 202nd's Commanding Officer needed to be relieved of command, dispatching General Covington from the Army headquarters on Loxley to replace him. On his arrival, the sentries for the 202nd refused General Covington entry into the Division's base. Though completely legal to refuse him entry, Covington eventually managed to gain entry to the Division HQ and relived Gravey of command.[2]

By 2764 the 202nd was stationed on an undisclosed world in the Rim Worlds Republic Territorial State.[1]

Amaris Civil War

The 202nd survived the Periphery Uprising, but took heavy losses during the Hegemony Campaign and by 2784 the division had been disbanded. A single regiment of the 202nd joined the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces in 2784, forming the core of the Tenth Confederation Reserve Calvary, after the division was disbanded.[1][3]

Officers

In 2762, the commanding officer was Major General Liam Gravey, who was subsequently relieved in 2763. [4] He was succeeded by Major General Jonas Covington.[5]

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.[6]

Composition History

The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[6]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Star League, p. 158
  2. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 234 202nd Mechanized Infantry Division - Fluff for 2763, regarding change of command that nearly self-destructed the Division.
  3. First Succession War, p. 32, "Those Left Behind"
  4. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 235 - Commanding Officer for 202nd - relieved in 2763
  5. Field Manual: SLDF, P 235 - Commanding Officer for SLDF from 2763 and up to March 2764.
  6. 6.0 6.1 The Star League, p. 133

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