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| Designation    = 21st Division
| parent formation = [[Word of Blake Militia]]
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| formed         = Late 3060s
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| Disbanded      = [[3078]]
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| Nickname      = Divine Right and Justice
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The '''Twenty-first Division''' was one of the [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake's]] "hidden" Militia units which was revealed at the opening of the [[Jihad]] conflict. During the first half of the war the unit was known to operate against the [[Capellan Confederation]] and later saw action along border of the [[Free Worlds League]].
  
==Unit Description==
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==History==
The 21st Division was one of the [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake's]] "hidden" Militia units which was revealed at the opening of the [[Jihad]] conflict. The unit known to operate during first half of the war in the [[Capellan Confederation]] and later along border of the [[Free Worlds League]].
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The unit first seen in combat in November [[3069]] in an assault against the Prefecture Capital of [[Liao]] in the Confederation. However, the assault failed and unit was repulsed by the [[Dynasty Guard]] and its mercenary companion force the [[Hell's Black Aces]].
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The unit was heavily damaged from the failed assault, it was not seen operational again until September [[3070]]. The unit was partnered with [[8th Division (Word of Blake)|8th Division]] and supported by mercenary command, the [[Simonson's Cutthroats]] in their assaulted on [[St. Ives]].  The unit was savaged by the fighting on the planet.  It was forced pull back to the safety of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate|Protectorate's space]], where its believe they fled too.  Intelligence agencies have cited that the unit possessed no more than 3 Level III formations left in the Division's active roster.
  
==History==
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The elements of the 21st were seen raiding along the Capellan-League border in late [[3071]]. Among many raids it conducted along the border, it was noted for its devastating attack against [[Buenos Aires]] in early [[3072]]. Where its attack include the use of virulent bioweapon which within two years killed millions of the planet's population.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 96 - "21st Division's unit profile and brief known history".</ref>
The unit first seen in combat in November [[3069]] in a assault again Prefecture Capital of [[Liao]] in the Confederation. However, the assault failed and unit was repulsed by [[Dynasty Guard]] & its mercenary companion force the [[Hell's Black Aces]].
 
  
The unit was heavily damaged from the failed assault, it was not seen operational again until September [[3070]]. The unit was partnered with [[8th Division (Word of Blake)|8th Division]] and supported by mercenary command, the [[Simonson’s Cutthroats]] in their assaulted on [[St. Ives]]. The unit was savaged by the fighting on the planet. It was forced pull back to the safety of [[Word of Blake Protectorate|Protectorate's space]], where its believe they fled too. Intelligences agencies have cited that the unit possessed no more than 3 Level III formations left in the Division's active rooster.
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Elements of the 21st reinforced the [[16th Division (Word of Blake)|16th Division]] on [[Terra]] near the [[Krupp Armaments Works]] factories in Budapest. There they tangled with the [[Fox's Teeth]], [[5th Lyran Guards]], [[Home Guard (Free Worlds League)|Home Guard]], and [[6th Army (ComStar)|6th Army]]. Though they eventually lost that conflict, the 21st did manage to escape into the Russian continent.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 109, "Breaking Krupps"</ref> In the Ural Mountain range the survivors of the [[4th Division (Word of Blake)|4th]], 16th, and 21st Divisions, along with the [[51st Shadow Division]] were ambushed by the Coalition forces. They inflicted heavy casualties, but the Blakist commands were completely destroyed.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 129, "Aftermath"</ref>
  
The elements of the 21st were seen raiding along the Capellan-League border in late [[3071]]. Among many raids it conducted along the border, it was noted for its devasatating attack against [[Buenos Aires]] in early [[3072]]. Where its attack include the use of virulent bio weapon which within two years killed millions of the planet's population.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 96 - 21st Division's unit profile and brief known history.</ref>
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Most of the 21st however, was stationed near Little Rock on the North American continent. There they faced off against the Coalition forces under [[Devlin Stone]] that had withdrawn from Hilton Head. The [[25th Arcturan Guards]], the [[7th Pesht Regulars]] and [[Stone's Lament]] were the primary Coalition forces. These elements of the 21st would later link up with [[Cameron St. Jamais]] outside Devil's Tower.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 125-126</ref> The 21st 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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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 21st Division'''
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The unit has specialized in combating House Liao forces, learning counter Liao and its allies tactics.  However, due to its specialization the unit is sluggish against facing other nationalities.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 141 - Rules Annex - 21st Division's special ablities, notes the unit hatred for Liao and the Division's ablities allow for advanages to counter them or allies.</ref>  
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The unit has specialized in combating House Liao forces, learning to counter Liao and its allies' tactics.  However, due to its specialization the unit is sluggish when facing other nationalities.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 141 - "Rules Annex" - 21st Division's special abilities, notes the unit hatred for Liao and the Division's abilities allow for advantages to counter them or allies.</ref>
  
 
==Composition==
 
==Composition==
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===3072===
 
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
As of the Jihad Secrets, the unit exact composition was unknown for its early years.  Listing in the book does not give a latin designation of what size/mix force the Division consists of.
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As of the Jihad Secrets, the unit exact composition was unknown for its early years.  Listing in the book does not give a Latin designation of what size/mix force the Division consists of.
  
==Game Notes==
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==Rules==
The 21st Division gains ablity of Overrun Combat when facing House Liao forces.  When facing Confederation's ally's [[Magistracy of Canopus]] or mercenaries in service of Liao, the 21st gains +1 to its initiative.  However, when facing any other faction or non-liao related force it receives a -2 initiative.
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===Game Rules===
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The 21st Division gains Overrun Combat ability when facing House Liao forces.  When facing the Confederation's allies [[Magistracy of Canopus]] or mercenaries in service of Liao, the 21st gains a positive initiative.  However, when facing any other faction or non-Liao related force, it receives a negative initiative.
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==Reference==
 
==Reference==
*[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
  
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Latest revision as of 17:12, 25 February 2023

Division 21st (Word of Blake) logo.png
21st Division
Formed Late 3060s
Disbanded 3078
Nickname Divine Right and Justice
Affiliation Word of Blake
Parent Command Word of Blake Militia

The Twenty-first Division was one of the Word of Blake's "hidden" Militia units which was revealed at the opening of the Jihad conflict. During the first half of the war the unit was known to operate against the Capellan Confederation and later saw action along border of the Free Worlds League.

History[edit]

The unit first seen in combat in November 3069 in an assault against the Prefecture Capital of Liao in the Confederation. However, the assault failed and unit was repulsed by the Dynasty Guard and its mercenary companion force the Hell's Black Aces.

The unit was heavily damaged from the failed assault, it was not seen operational again until September 3070. The unit was partnered with 8th Division and supported by mercenary command, the Simonson's Cutthroats in their assaulted on St. Ives. The unit was savaged by the fighting on the planet. It was forced pull back to the safety of the Protectorate's space, where its believe they fled too. Intelligence agencies have cited that the unit possessed no more than 3 Level III formations left in the Division's active roster.

The elements of the 21st were seen raiding along the Capellan-League border in late 3071. Among many raids it conducted along the border, it was noted for its devastating attack against Buenos Aires in early 3072. Where its attack include the use of virulent bioweapon which within two years killed millions of the planet's population.[1]

Elements of the 21st reinforced the 16th Division on Terra near the Krupp Armaments Works factories in Budapest. There they tangled with the Fox's Teeth, 5th Lyran Guards, Home Guard, and 6th Army. Though they eventually lost that conflict, the 21st did manage to escape into the Russian continent.[2] In the Ural Mountain range the survivors of the 4th, 16th, and 21st Divisions, along with the 51st Shadow Division were ambushed by the Coalition forces. They inflicted heavy casualties, but the Blakist commands were completely destroyed.[3]

Most of the 21st however, was stationed near Little Rock on the North American continent. There they faced off against the Coalition forces under Devlin Stone that had withdrawn from Hilton Head. The 25th Arcturan Guards, the 7th Pesht Regulars and Stone's Lament were the primary Coalition forces. These elements of the 21st would later link up with Cameron St. Jamais outside Devil's Tower.[4] The 21st was one of fourteen separate Militia Divisions to be destroyed on Terra in 3078.[5]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 21st Division

Tactics[edit]

The unit has specialized in combating House Liao forces, learning to counter Liao and its allies' tactics. However, due to its specialization the unit is sluggish when facing other nationalities.[6]

Composition[edit]

3072[edit]

Notes[edit]

As of the Jihad Secrets, the unit exact composition was unknown for its early years. Listing in the book does not give a Latin designation of what size/mix force the Division consists of.

Rules[edit]

Game Rules[edit]

The 21st Division gains Overrun Combat ability when facing House Liao forces. When facing the Confederation's allies Magistracy of Canopus or mercenaries in service of Liao, the 21st gains a positive initiative. However, when facing any other faction or non-Liao related force, it receives a negative initiative.

Reference[edit]

  1. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 96 - "21st Division's unit profile and brief known history".
  2. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 109, "Breaking Krupps"
  3. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 129, "Aftermath"
  4. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, pp. 125-126
  5. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"
  6. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 141 - "Rules Annex" - 21st Division's special abilities, notes the unit hatred for Liao and the Division's abilities allow for advantages to counter them or allies.

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