263rd BattleMech Division

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Overview

The 263rd BattleMech Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Midale[1], assigned as a part of the LXX Corps, Fourth Army, to District 3 of the Federated Suns Military Region but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery to take part in the Periphery Uprising 2765.[2]. The 263rd suffered heavy losses, and was disbanded in 2766.[2]

Officers

The commanding officer in 2764 is Major General Garth Svensen.[3]

Composition

As an SLDF BattleMech division the 263rd BattleMech Division would have been formed from two Brigades of BattleMech regiments and a brigade of Mechanized Infantry regiments.[4]

References

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 152, "Fourth"
  3. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 75, "263rd BattleMech Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

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