27th Royal Mechanized Infantry Division
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Overview
The Twenty-seventh Royal was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army. It was one of the SLDF's Royal units, which consisted of troops from the Terran Hegemony.
History
In 2764 the Twenty-seventh Royal was a part of LI Corps, Eleventh Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region. The Twenty-seventh Royal was then transferred to District 2 by 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising.[1] The Twenty-seventh Royal survived the war and the Hegemony Campaign, and followed General Aleksandr Kerensky on the Exodus in 2784.[1]
Officers
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of the 27th Royal Mechanized Infantry Division |
Tactics
The Mechanised 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
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.