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| − | | | + | | Designation = 243rd Mechanized Infantry Division |
| − | | | + | | formed = unknown |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = 2765 |
| − | + | | Previous Designation = | |
| − | + | | Nickname = The Morning Star Division<ref name=FM:SLDFp185>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 185</ref> | |
| − | + | | Affiliation = SLDF | |
| + | | Parent Command = [[XXXV Corps (Star League)|XXXV Corps]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XXXV Corps (Star League)|XXXV Corps]], [[ | + | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XXXV Corps (Star League)|XXXV Corps]], [[Fifteenth Army (Star League)|Fifteenth Army]], to District 2 of the [[Draconis Combine Military Region]], but was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]].<ref name=SL148>''The Star League'', p. 148: "Fifteenth"</ref> The 243rd was destroyed during the [[Periphery Uprising]] in [[2765]].<ref name=SL148/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 243rd Mechanized Infantry Division''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 243rd Mechanized Infantry Division''' | ||
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| + | | [[Major General]]||[[Cynthia Aleskerova]]||[[2764]]<ref name=FM:SLDFp185/> | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The | + | 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== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | The Division comprised two Brigades of | + | 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== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[The Star League]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' |
| + | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands - Mechanized Infantry Division|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0243rd]] | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands - Mechanized Infantry Division|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0243rd]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:43, 11 November 2023
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| 243rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Disbanded | 2765 |
| Nickname | The Morning Star Division[1] |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | XXXV Corps |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The 243rd Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the XXXV Corps, Fifteenth Army, to District 2 of the Draconis Combine Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 243rd was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 243rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Cynthia Aleskerova | 2764[1] | |
Tactics[edit]
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[edit]
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[3]