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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[File:Division 02nd (Word of Blake) logo.png|150px|Insignia of 2nd Division (Word of Blake)]] + | image = [[File:2nd Division (Word of Blake).jpg]] − | Designation = Second Division [[Level IV|IV]]-Gamma + | nickname = Stern Resistance − | formed = [[3052]] + | parent formation = [[Word of Blake Militia]] − | Disbanded = [[3078]] + | formed = [[3052]] − | Previous Designation = + | disbanded = [[3078]] − | Nickname = Stern Resistance + | year = 3074 − | Affiliation = [[Word of Blake]]+ | unitname = 2nd Division [[Level IV|IV]]-Gamma: − | Parent Command = [[Word of Blake Militia]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} + ==Unit Description== ==Unit Description== − The '''Second Division''' was an early [[Word of Blake]] Militia [[Dictionary#Level_IV|Division]], which was amongst the elite of its time prior to the Jihad. + The '''2nd Division''' was a early [[Word of Blake]] Militia [[Dictionary#Level_IV|Division]], which was amongst the elite of its time prior to the Jihad. ==History== ==History== ===Pre-Jihad Era=== ===Pre-Jihad Era=== − The Second Division was based in Fort Tukayyid on [[Gibson]].<ref>''ComStar'', p. 94</ref> A training accident resulted in the death of longtime commanding officer, [[Precentor]] Daphne Chrysler. Her loss was a blow to the unit, and to Precentor [[William Blane]] who had consulted her for military advice.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 90: "Recent Events" - Unit Profiles.</ref> + The 2nd Division was based in Fort Tukayyid on [[Gibson]].<ref>''ComStar (sourcebook)'', p. 94</ref> A training accident resulted in the death of long-time commanding officer, [[Precentor]] Daphne Chrysler. Her death was a blow to the unit, and to Precentor [[William Blane]] who had consulted her for military advice. <ref>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 90 - "Recent Events" - Unit Profiles.</ref> ====Operation Odysseus==== ====Operation Odysseus==== − As part of [[Battle of Terra (3058)|Operation ODYSSEUS]] the Second Division attacked Geneva (the seat of [[Terra]]'s government). Precentor XI John Christopher commanded Task Force Steel in Operation Odysseus. Though successful, combat losses deprived the Second Division of many of their most skilled warriors. [[Trent Arian]], then [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake|Precentor Martial]], directed the output of several production lines to the Second Division. After Terra fell to the Word of Blake, the Second Division was headquartered at the Sandhurst Castle Brian, serving as a training force for the cadets at the [[Sandhurst Royal Military College]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 52</ref> + As part of [[Operation Odysseus]] the 2nd Division attacked Geneva (the seat of [[Terra]]'s government). Though successful, combat losses deprived the 2nd Division of many of their most skilled warriors. [[Trent Arian]], then [[Precentor Martial]], directed the output of several production lines to the 2nd Division. After Terra fell to the [[Word of Blake]], the 2nd Division was headquartered at the Sandhurst Castle Brian, serving as a training force for the cadets at the [[Sandhurst Royal Military College]]. <ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 52</ref> ===Jihad Era=== ===Jihad Era=== ====Operation Steel Hammer==== ====Operation Steel Hammer==== − In [[3068]], the Second Division conducted several raids against the Lyran world of [[Donegal]] as part of [[Operation Steel Hammer]]. During these raids, they placed elements of their Division with Word of Blake [[ROM]] agents to begin preparation for a full scale invasion. They also secretly planted nuclear devices to soften up the planetary infrastructure.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 24: "Operation Steel Hammer" - Donegal</ref> Early in [[3070]], the Division conducted full-scale invasion of the planet, backed by the ''[[Vincent]]''-class corvette ''Blake's Redemption''. The unit conducted a series of rapid-strikes across the planet, devastating its heavy industry and infrastructure, including crippling the planet's orbital habitats and space-based industries. The Division successfully blockaded the planet during its time on the planet. It was relieved by the [[18th Division (Word of Blake)|Eighteenth Division]]. In [[3072]] the Second and backed up by [[37th Division (Word of Blake)|Thirty-seventh Division]], and elements of the [[Forty-second Shadow Division]] conducted a full scale attack on Lyran world of [[Arc-Royal]]. However, their attack was repelled by determined defenders consisting of number of Lyran commands, [[Clan Wolf (in Exile)|Wolf-In-Exile]], and the [[Kell Hounds]]. This caused the heavy damage to the Division, forcing them to withdraw from the planet. + In [[3068]], the 2nd Division conducted several raids against the Lyran world of [[Donegal]] as part of [[Operation Steel Hammer]]. During these raids, they placed elements of their Division with Word of Blake [[ROM]] agents to begin preparation for a full scale invasion. They also secretly planted nuclear devices to soften up the planetary infrastructure. <ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 24 - "Operation Steel Hammer" - Donegal</ref> Early in [[3070]], the Division conducted full-scale invasion of the planet, backed by the ''[[Vincent]]''-class corvette ''Blake's Redemption''. The unit conducted a series of rapid-strikes across the planet, devastating its heavy industry and infrastructure, including crippling the planet's orbital habitats and space-based industries. The Division successfully blockaded the planet during its time on the planet. It was relieved by the [[18th Division (Word of Blake)|18th Division]]. In [[3072]] the 2nd and backed up by [[37th Division (Word of Blake)|37th Division]], and elements of the [[42nd Shadow Division]] conducted a full scale attack on Lyran world of [[Arc-Royal]]. However, their attack was repelled by determined defenders consisting of number of Lyran commands, [[Clan Wolf (in Exile)|Wolf-In-Exile]], and the [[Kell Hounds]]. This caused the heavy damage to the Division, forcing them to withdraw from the planet. ====Clash with early Coalition Forces==== ====Clash with early Coalition Forces==== − In [[3073]] elements of the Division were spotted assisting the [[40th Shadow Division]] in their attack against [[Uncle Chandy]]'s coalition forces on [[Arcturus]], before withdrawing with heavy damage of its own.<ref>''Turning Points: Arcturus'', p. 9</ref> Surviving elements of the Arcturus strike forces arrived on [[Hesperus II]] in [[3074]] to assist the defending [[38th Division (Word of Blake)|38th Division]] fighting off [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition forces. + In [[3073]] elements of the Division were spotted assisting the [[40th Shadow Division]] in their attack against [[Uncle Chandy]]'s coalition forces on [[Arcturus]], before withdrawing with heavy damage of its own.<ref>''Turning Points: Arcturus'', p. 9</ref> Surviving elements of the Arcturus strike forces arrived on [[Hesperus II]] in [[3074]] to assist the defending [[38th Division (Word of Blake)|38th Division]] fighting off [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition forces. Reports that the Division had been reduced to two [[Level III]] formations after all Blake forces withdrew from the planet. − − In December of that year, Devlin Stone's coalition forces invaded Hesperus II. During the brutal fight for the planet, the unit defended the [[Defiance Industries]] complexes along the Second Division. The [[Precentor Martial]] split his forces and sent the [[Battle Corps Legion]] and a [[Brat Pack|mixed mercenary command]] against the Thirty eighth Division while the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[1st Army (ComStar)|First Army]] faced the Word's Second Division, with both WoB divisions supported by Castle Brian-like fortifications. Just after one day, the assault stalled. During the next seven days a brutal fighting converted an extended siege to a final push, where the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[Seventy-ninth Division (ComStar)|Seventy-ninth Division]] was able to breach the defenses and gain access to the mountain complex. The Seventy-ninth's opened the can on the Word's hold on Defiance Industries, but it took another month before Com Guard [[battle armor]] were able to clear the facility of Blakist troops and saboteurs.<ref name=JTPHIIp5>''Jihad Turning Points: Hesperus II'', p. 5: "The Battle for Hesperus II"</ref> Fewer than two [[Level III]] formations survived the battle.<ref name=jtph2p9/> ====Defense of Dieron and their Demise==== ====Defense of Dieron and their Demise==== − After refitting for three years on [[Terra]], in [[3077]] the Second Division arrived at [[Dieron]] with the [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|Third Division]], several Protectorate Militia units, and a fleet of WarShips. These WarShips waited until the [[DCMS]] and [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear]] forces committed to the drop, then jumped into place and attacked the Ghost Bear fleet. The ground forces, including the Second Division, then arrived at a pirate point on the other side of the world. The Second Division became the garrison of Fortress Dieron and blunted the [[Eighth Dieron Regulars]] attack. This came at a high price however: barely two Level IIIs managed to escape from Dieron,<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', pp. 7–8: 2nd Division</ref> and the Division was considered to have been destroyed.<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126: "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref> + After refitting for three years on [[Terra]], in [[3077]] the 2nd Division arrived at [[Dieron]] with the [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|3rd Division]], several Protectorate Militia units, and a fleet of WarShips. These WarShips waited until the [[DCMS]] and [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear]] forces committed to the drop, then jumped into place and attacked the Ghost Bear fleet. The ground forces, including the 2nd Division, then arrived at a pirate point on the other side of the world. The 2nd Division became the garrison of Fortress Dieron and blunted the [[8th Dieron Regulars]] attack. This came at a high price however: barely two Level IIIs managed to escape from Dieron,<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', pp. 7-8, 2nd Division</ref> and the Division was considered to have been destroyed.<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable"+ As of [[3055]], the 2nd Division's commanding officer was [[Precentor]] Daphne Chrysler.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 52</ref> − |-+ − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank+ In [[3067]], the commanding officer of the 2nd Division was [[Precentor]] XI John Christopher, who commanded Task Force Steel in Operation Odysseus. − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name+ − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command+ Second Division was led by Precentor II Brian Rhoads during the unit's time on Arcturus and Hesperus II.<ref>''Turning Points: Arcturus'', p. 9</ref> − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Division''' − |- − | [[Precentor]]||[[Daphne Chrysler]]||[[3055]]<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 52</ref> − |- − | Precentor XI||[[John Christopher]]||[[3067]] − |- − | Precentor II||[[Brian Rhoads]]||[[3070]] - [[3074]]<ref>''Turning Points: Arcturus'', p. 9</ref><ref name=jtph2p9>''Jihad Turning Points: Hesperus II'', p. 9: "Second Division [Word of Blake] (February 3070–November 3074)"</ref> − |- − |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The elite Second Division specialized in small unit actions, training Level IIIs to act as independent forces.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 138: "Special Rules Index, 2nd Division's special abilities mentions unit is trained in small unit tactics".</ref> They were also skilled in city fighting.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 52</ref> + The elite 2nd Division's specializes in small unit actions, training Level IIIs to act as independent forces.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 138 - "Special Rules Index, 2nd Division special abilities mentions unit is trained in small unit tactics".</ref> They were also skilled in city fighting.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 52</ref> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== + ===3062 to 3067=== ===3062 to 3067=== − * Severed Dreams [[Level III|III]]-beta (CO: Precentor XII [[Daphne Chrysler]]) + * Severed Dreams [[Level III|III]]-beta (CO: Precentor XII Daphne Chrysler) − ** XO: Precentor XI [[John Christopher]]+ * Dust to Dust III-beta (CO: Precentor VI Anna Michaels) − * Dust to Dust III-beta (CO: Precentor VI [[Anna Michaels]]) + * Cosmic Faith III-delta (CO: [[Demi-Precentor]] III Brian Rhoades) − * Cosmic Faith III-delta (CO: [[Demi-Precentor]] III [[Brian Rhoads]]) + * Bad Moon III-gamma (CO: Precentor IX Nicholas Karger) − * Bad Moon III-gamma (CO: Precentor IX [[Nicholas Karger]]) + * Lasing Thoughts III-delta (CO: ([[Adept]]) Demi-Precentor X Glen Argall) − * Lasting Thoughts III-delta (CO: ([[Adept]]) Demi-Precentor X [[Glen Argall]]) ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Special rules for the Second Division can be found in ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Hesperus II]]''.<ref name=jtph2p9/> ==References== ==References== Line 70:
Line 56: * ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' * ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Hesperus II]]'' * ''[[Turning Points: Arcturus]]'' * ''[[Turning Points: Arcturus]]'' [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 02nd]] [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 02nd]]
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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''2nd Division''' was a early [[Word of Blake]] Militia [[Dictionary#Level_IV|Division]], which was amongst the elite of its time prior to the Jihad. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Pre-Jihad Era=== | ===Pre-Jihad Era=== | ||
| − | The | + | The 2nd Division was based in Fort Tukayyid on [[Gibson]].<ref>''ComStar (sourcebook)'', p. 94</ref> A training accident resulted in the death of long-time commanding officer, [[Precentor]] Daphne Chrysler. Her death was a blow to the unit, and to Precentor [[William Blane]] who had consulted her for military advice. <ref>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 90 - "Recent Events" - Unit Profiles.</ref> |
====Operation Odysseus==== | ====Operation Odysseus==== | ||
| − | As part of [[ | + | As part of [[Operation Odysseus]] the 2nd Division attacked Geneva (the seat of [[Terra]]'s government). Though successful, combat losses deprived the 2nd Division of many of their most skilled warriors. [[Trent Arian]], then [[Precentor Martial]], directed the output of several production lines to the 2nd Division. After Terra fell to the [[Word of Blake]], the 2nd Division was headquartered at the Sandhurst Castle Brian, serving as a training force for the cadets at the [[Sandhurst Royal Military College]]. <ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 52</ref> |
===Jihad Era=== | ===Jihad Era=== | ||
====Operation Steel Hammer==== | ====Operation Steel Hammer==== | ||
| − | In [[3068]], the | + | In [[3068]], the 2nd Division conducted several raids against the Lyran world of [[Donegal]] as part of [[Operation Steel Hammer]]. During these raids, they placed elements of their Division with Word of Blake [[ROM]] agents to begin preparation for a full scale invasion. They also secretly planted nuclear devices to soften up the planetary infrastructure. <ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 24 - "Operation Steel Hammer" - Donegal</ref> Early in [[3070]], the Division conducted full-scale invasion of the planet, backed by the ''[[Vincent]]''-class corvette ''Blake's Redemption''. The unit conducted a series of rapid-strikes across the planet, devastating its heavy industry and infrastructure, including crippling the planet's orbital habitats and space-based industries. The Division successfully blockaded the planet during its time on the planet. It was relieved by the [[18th Division (Word of Blake)|18th Division]]. In [[3072]] the 2nd and backed up by [[37th Division (Word of Blake)|37th Division]], and elements of the [[42nd Shadow Division]] conducted a full scale attack on Lyran world of [[Arc-Royal]]. However, their attack was repelled by determined defenders consisting of number of Lyran commands, [[Clan Wolf (in Exile)|Wolf-In-Exile]], and the [[Kell Hounds]]. This caused the heavy damage to the Division, forcing them to withdraw from the planet. |
====Clash with early Coalition Forces==== | ====Clash with early Coalition Forces==== | ||
| − | In [[3073]] elements of the Division were spotted assisting the [[40th Shadow Division]] in their attack against [[Uncle Chandy]]'s coalition forces on [[Arcturus]], before withdrawing with heavy damage of its own.<ref>''Turning Points: Arcturus'', p. 9</ref> Surviving elements of the Arcturus strike forces arrived on [[Hesperus II]] in [[3074]] to assist the defending [[38th Division (Word of Blake)|38th Division]] fighting off [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition forces. | + | In [[3073]] elements of the Division were spotted assisting the [[40th Shadow Division]] in their attack against [[Uncle Chandy]]'s coalition forces on [[Arcturus]], before withdrawing with heavy damage of its own.<ref>''Turning Points: Arcturus'', p. 9</ref> Surviving elements of the Arcturus strike forces arrived on [[Hesperus II]] in [[3074]] to assist the defending [[38th Division (Word of Blake)|38th Division]] fighting off [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition forces. Reports that the Division had been reduced to two [[Level III]] formations after all Blake forces withdrew from the planet. |
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====Defense of Dieron and their Demise==== | ====Defense of Dieron and their Demise==== | ||
| − | After refitting for three years on [[Terra]], in [[3077]] the | + | After refitting for three years on [[Terra]], in [[3077]] the 2nd Division arrived at [[Dieron]] with the [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|3rd Division]], several Protectorate Militia units, and a fleet of WarShips. These WarShips waited until the [[DCMS]] and [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear]] forces committed to the drop, then jumped into place and attacked the Ghost Bear fleet. The ground forces, including the 2nd Division, then arrived at a pirate point on the other side of the world. The 2nd Division became the garrison of Fortress Dieron and blunted the [[8th Dieron Regulars]] attack. This came at a high price however: barely two Level IIIs managed to escape from Dieron,<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', pp. 7-8, 2nd Division</ref> and the Division was considered to have been destroyed.<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | As of [[3055]], the 2nd Division's commanding officer was [[Precentor]] Daphne Chrysler.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 52</ref> | |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The elite | + | The elite 2nd Division's specializes in small unit actions, training Level IIIs to act as independent forces.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 138 - "Special Rules Index, 2nd Division special abilities mentions unit is trained in small unit tactics".</ref> They were also skilled in city fighting.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 52</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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===3062 to 3067=== | ===3062 to 3067=== | ||
| − | * Severed Dreams [[Level III|III]]-beta (CO: Precentor XII | + | * Severed Dreams [[Level III|III]]-beta (CO: Precentor XII Daphne Chrysler) |
| − | + | * Dust to Dust III-beta (CO: Precentor VI Anna Michaels) | |
| − | * Dust to Dust III-beta (CO: Precentor VI | + | * Cosmic Faith III-delta (CO: [[Demi-Precentor]] III Brian Rhoades) |
| − | * Cosmic Faith III-delta (CO: [[Demi-Precentor]] III | + | * Bad Moon III-gamma (CO: Precentor IX Nicholas Karger) |
| − | * Bad Moon III-gamma (CO: Precentor IX | + | * Lasing Thoughts III-delta (CO: ([[Adept]]) Demi-Precentor X Glen Argall) |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' | * ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Turning Points: Arcturus]]'' | * ''[[Turning Points: Arcturus]]'' | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 02nd]] | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 02nd]] | ||