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| − | + | | Nickname = The Altair Guards | |
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| + | | Parent Command = [[LXIV Corps (Star League)|LXIV Corps]] | ||
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The '''217th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | The '''217th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 26 August 2021
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| 217th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Disbanded | 2765 |
| Nickname | The Altair Guards |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | LXIV Corps |
The 217th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764 the 217th was a part of LXIV Corps within the Eighteenth Army and was assigned to the Periphery Military Region.[1] The 217th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[1]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 217th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
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.[2]