22nd Division (Word of Blake)

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Unit Description

The 22nd Division is a Word of Blake Militia unit which was a hidden prior opening of the Jihad. The veteran Division was noted for operating in Federated Suns during first half of the War.

History

The unit's first unconfirmed appearance was report in 3068 in two heavy raids against Federated Suns worlds of Talcott and New Valencia. The Division attacked under flag of Capellan Confederation, in attempt to help push conflict between two Great Houses further.

In 3069, no longer wearing its false colors, claimed worlds of Azha and New Aragon as part of the Word of Blake Protectorate. In the attack on Azha, defenders appear to back of suggesting they had collusion with 22nd. However, during invasion of New Aragon, its defenders took positions in number of ancient fortress dotting the planet. The 22nd ultized chemical weaponry to clear them out.

The unit reappeared in 3072 as part of a Word of Blake taskforce attempting destroy FedSuns Regent Princess Yvonne Steiner-Davion's command center on Markesan. The raid, backed by a Blakist WarShip, failed and the 22nd was heavily damaged in the fighting. The unit took a year to reconstitute its composition enough to be viable force again.

The unit seen action again in 3074 where lead number of raids in Draconis March of the FedSuns.[1]

Officers

  • Unknown

Tactics

The 22nd Division specializes in Communication disruption and Electronic Warefare.[2]

Composition

  • unknown

Notes

Game Notes

The 22nd Division special ablities include: 1 out every 4 'Mechs should be Guardian ECM. The unit games +2 to its initiative as long as least one ECM equipt 'Mech with remains active on the field.[3]

Reference

  1. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 93-94 - 22nd Division unit profile - brief history.
  2. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 141 - Rules Annex - Special ablity of 22nd.
  3. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 141 - Rules Annex - Details of 22nd special bonus.