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History

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. The 24th remained on the planet for six months, setting up the world's new Menkar Protectorate Milita before departing.

In September of 3070, the unit joined the 17th Division as part of invasion of Sian. The both units were brutally damaged by Sian resistence and arrival of Free Capellan forces, forcing route. The damaged 24th was utilized as light raiding force while it recovered. It had recovered by 3074, where it was against call on attempt 2nd invasion of the Sian. The joined forces with the 8th Division, and two of Kali Liao's cybernetic-enhanced Warriors Houses for this effort. However, in 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 8th conducted chaoc retreat, they were both were gutted by Capellan forces.[1]

Officers

  • As of 3070, the Commanding Officer of the unit is Precentor Marques Hunt.[2]

Tactics

The Unit has mastered utlization Combined-Arms formations in small-scale combat.[3]

Composition

Unknown

Notes

Reference

  1. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 96 - 24th Division's unit profile.
  2. Jihad Turning Points: Sian page 6 - Combatants profiles - mentions CO of unit.
  3. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 142 - Force-Specific Rules for 24th Division, mentions tactics/specialization of the unit.