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| image   = [[File:24th Division (Word of Blake).jpg]]
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| image         = [[File:Division 24th (Word of Blake) logo.png|150px]]
| nickname = ''Heralds of Light''
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| Designation    = 24th Division ([[Level IV|IV]]-iota)
| parent formation = Word of Blake Militia
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| formed        =  
| formed  = Unknown
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| Disbanded      = [[3074]]
| year    = 3074
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| Previous Designation =  
| unitname = 24th Division (Heralds of Light [[Level IV|IV]]-iota)
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| Nickname      = Heralds of Light  
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| Affiliation    = [[Word of Blake]]
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| Parent Command = [[Word of Blake Militia]]
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
The 24th Division first appeared in the Inner Sphere in October, [[3068]] in form a swift invasion of world of [[Menkar]].  The Division's surprise invasion hit world's few defenders hard. With use of weapons of mass-destruction, the planet's leaders quickly surrendered.
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The 24th Division first appeared in the Inner Sphere in October, [[3068]] in form a swift invasion of the world of [[Menkar]].  The Division's surprise invasion hit Menkar's few defenders hard. With the use of weapons of mass-destruction, the planet's leaders quickly surrendered.
The 24th remained on the planet for six months, setting up the world's new [[Menkar Protectorate Milita]] before departing.
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The 24th remained on the planet for six months, setting up the world's new [[Menkar Protectorate Militia]] before departing.
  
In September of [[3070]], the unit joined the [[17th Division (Word of Blake)|17th Division]] as part of invasion of [[Sian]].  Both units were brutally damaged by Sian resistance and the arrival of [[Free Capella|Free Capellan forces]], forcing a route.  The understrength 24th was utilized as light raiding force while it recovered.  It had recovered by [[3074]], where it was called up during the second invasion of the Sian.  The joined forces with the [[8th Division (Word of Blake)|8th Division]], and two of [[Kali Liao|Kali Liao's]] cybernetic-enhanced ''Warriors Houses'' for this effort.  However, in midst of the battle, [[Warrior House White Tiger|Thuggee Warrior House White Tiger]] turned on its sister unit [[Warrior House Rakshasa|the Rakshasa]] and destroyed them.  This turned the tide of the battle for Sian's defenders.  The 24th and the Eighth retreated in complete disarray, and they were both were gutted by Capellan forces.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 96 - "24th Division's unit profile".</ref>
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In September of [[3070]], the unit joined the [[17th Division (Word of Blake)|17th Division]] as part of the invasion of [[Sian]].  Both units were brutally damaged by Sian resistance and the arrival of [[Free Capella|Free Capellan forces]], forcing a rout.  The understrength 24th was utilized as a light raiding force while it recovered.  It had recovered by [[3074]], where it was called up during the second invasion of Sian.  The unit joined forces with the [[8th Division (Word of Blake)|8th Division]], and two of [[Kali Liao|Kali Liao's]] cybernetic-enhanced ''Warriors Houses'' for this effort.  However, in the midst of the battle, [[Warrior House White Tiger|Thuggee Warrior House White Tiger]] turned on its sister unit [[Warrior House Rakshasa|the Rakshasa]] and destroyed them.  This turned the tide of the battle for Sian's defenders.  The 24th and the Eighth retreated in complete disarray, and they were both were gutted by Capellan forces.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 96 - "24th Division's unit profile".</ref>
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===Disbandment===
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Following the damaging campaign on Sian, the 24th Division was disbanded with the survivors folded into the [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|3rd Division]].<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
*As of 3070, the Commanding Officer of the unit is [[Precentor]] Marques Hunt.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 6 - "Combatants profiles" - mentions CO of unit.</ref>
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| [[Precentor]]||[[Marques Hunt]]||[[3070]]<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 6 - "Combatants profiles" - mentions CO of unit.</ref>
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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==Composition==
 
==Composition==
 
Unknown
 
Unknown
 
==Notes==
 
  
 
==Reference==
 
==Reference==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
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* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
*''[[Jihad Turning Points: Sian]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Sian]]''
  
 
[[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 24th]]
 
[[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 24th]]

Latest revision as of 21:50, 16 March 2024

Division 24th (Word of Blake) logo.png
24th Division (IV-iota)
Disbanded 3074
Nickname Heralds of Light
Affiliation Word of Blake
Parent Command Word of Blake Militia


History[edit]

Jihad[edit]

The 24th Division first appeared in the Inner Sphere in October, 3068 in form a swift invasion of the world of Menkar. The Division's surprise invasion hit Menkar's few defenders hard. With the use of weapons of mass-destruction, the planet's leaders quickly surrendered. The 24th remained on the planet for six months, setting up the world's new Menkar Protectorate Militia before departing.

In September of 3070, the unit joined the 17th Division as part of the invasion of Sian. Both units were brutally damaged by Sian resistance and the arrival of Free Capellan forces, forcing a rout. The understrength 24th was utilized as a light raiding force while it recovered. It had recovered by 3074, where it was called up during the second invasion of Sian. The unit joined forces with the 8th Division, and two of Kali Liao's cybernetic-enhanced Warriors Houses for this effort. However, in the midst of the battle, Thuggee Warrior House White Tiger turned on its sister unit the Rakshasa and destroyed them. This turned the tide of the battle for Sian's defenders. The 24th and the Eighth retreated in complete disarray, and they were both were gutted by Capellan forces.[1]

Disbandment[edit]

Following the damaging campaign on Sian, the 24th Division was disbanded with the survivors folded into the 3rd Division.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 24th Division
Precentor Marques Hunt 3070[3]

Tactics[edit]

The Unit has mastered utlization Combined-Arms formations in small-scale combat.[4]

Composition[edit]

Unknown

Reference[edit]

  1. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 96 - "24th Division's unit profile".
  2. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"
  3. Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 6 - "Combatants profiles" - mentions CO of unit.
  4. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 142 - "Force-Specific Rules for 24th Division, mentions tactics/specialization of the unit".

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