290th Mechanized Infantry Division
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Contents
Overview
The 290th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Terra[1], assigned as a part of the I Corps, First Army, to the Terran Military Region.[2] The 290th was destroyed during the Amaris Civil War in 2766.[2]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 290th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Brianna Ford | 2764[3] | |
Tactics
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
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.