21st Division (Word of Blake)
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Unit Description
The 21st Division was one of the 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.
History
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 Dyasty Guards & its mercenary companion force the Hell's Black Aces.
The unit was heavily damaged from 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 assaulted St. Ives. The unit was savaged by the fighting on the planet. It was forced withdraw back to safety of Protectorate's space, where its believe they fled too. Intelligences agencies have cited that unit had no more than 3 Level III formation remaining in it.
The elements of the 21st were seen in raiding along the Capellan-League border in late 3071. The unit 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.[1]
Officers
- Unknown
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.[2]
Composition
- Unknown
3072
- 3 Level III formations
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.
Game Notes
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.
Reference
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 96 - 21st Division's unit profile and brief known history.
- ↑ 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.