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During this time. The unit was able to secure Division worth of production runs of [[BattleMechs]] and other equipment from CMW complex. The two Level IIIs along with, the ''Spirit'' limited Aerospace force continued blockade the planet until [[Devlin Stone|Devlin Stone's]] Coalition Force arrived in [[3073|mid-3073]]. | During this time. The unit was able to secure Division worth of production runs of [[BattleMechs]] and other equipment from CMW complex. The two Level IIIs along with, the ''Spirit'' limited Aerospace force continued blockade the planet until [[Devlin Stone|Devlin Stone's]] Coalition Force arrived in [[3073|mid-3073]]. | ||
| − | During the Coalition's battle for the planet. The Division was isolated in both the capital city and CMW production complex. The Level III | + | During the Coalition's battle for the planet. The Division was isolated in both the capital city and CMW production complex. The Level III entrenched at the complex fought hard pitch battle against coalition forces which included [[Clan Jade Falcon]] troops. However, both forces were utterly shattering the force in process of the liberation of the planet by the Coalition.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 38 - "Internal Report # 02172/74" - Liberation of Coventry aftermath.</ref> These |
| − | ===The | + | ===The Expatriates & Free Worlds League=== |
| − | During the Coventry operations, | + | During the Coventry operations, expatriates were assigned to the 30th Division. These individuals filled the ranks of the Division and we assign assigned operate conduct strikes in the [[Draconis Combine]]. Many of these new troops appear to have come from training camps from the [[Circinus]]. This was indicated as new Division elements struck Combine worlds of [[Alya]] and [[Kessel]]. The Circinus troops were noted for their brutality by using neutron bombs on world of Kessel. Reports of the Combine's [[WarShip]], [[Kirishima#Named_Vessels|DCS ''Siriwan'']] that was in the system, did not detect these Blakist forces. |
In [[3071]] the entire division was relocated to Free Worlds League world of [[Loyalty]]. It became part of the Blakist's operating theater's defense forces in [[Duchy of Graham-Marik]]. The 30th lost a Level III to one of the many raids conducted by the newly independent [[Duchy of Tamarind]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 98 - "30th Division" - Unit Brief history.</ref> | In [[3071]] the entire division was relocated to Free Worlds League world of [[Loyalty]]. It became part of the Blakist's operating theater's defense forces in [[Duchy of Graham-Marik]]. The 30th lost a Level III to one of the many raids conducted by the newly independent [[Duchy of Tamarind]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 98 - "30th Division" - Unit Brief history.</ref> | ||
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| + | In [[3077]] the 30th Division was assigned to [[Atreus]] to train alongside the [[15th Division (Word of Blake)|15th Division]] for mountain warfare.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 7</ref> Unfortunately, the 30th Division was the target of more than a decade of pent up [[FWLM]] anger: The [[2nd Free Worlds Legionnaires]] and [[8th Free Worlds Legionnaires]] completely destroyed the 30th Division at the Karpov Training Range in November, 3077.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 14</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | * 3077 - Precentor III-Epsilon Brock Brandis<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 7</ref> | |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 30th|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 30th|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
Revision as of 13:07, 16 August 2010
Contents
Unit Description
The 30th Division was a Word of Blake Militia Division which "hidden" from the eyes of the Inner Sphere until the outbreak of the Jihad War. The 30th's was known for its partipation in capture of Coventry and military operations in Free Worlds League space.
History
Coventry
The unit first appeared in early 3068, initial being reported only having only two Level III formations. The Division was assigned with the Aegis Class Heavy Cruiser, Immortal Spirit as part of blockade force surrounding Lyran world of Coventry and capturing it. This was part of Blakist military operation code named, Steel Hammer. The Acts of Salvation swiftly took out the Coventry CPM in matter of days. The unit shutdown the local HPG isolate the planet.[1] However, despite securing Coventry Metal Works and planet's capital city. The Division never fully secured the planet, allowing resistence, militia, and other freedom fighters continue to their efforts fight off Blakist's control. During this time. The unit was able to secure Division worth of production runs of BattleMechs and other equipment from CMW complex. The two Level IIIs along with, the Spirit limited Aerospace force continued blockade the planet until Devlin Stone's Coalition Force arrived in mid-3073.
During the Coalition's battle for the planet. The Division was isolated in both the capital city and CMW production complex. The Level III entrenched at the complex fought hard pitch battle against coalition forces which included Clan Jade Falcon troops. However, both forces were utterly shattering the force in process of the liberation of the planet by the Coalition.[2] These
The Expatriates & Free Worlds League
During the Coventry operations, expatriates were assigned to the 30th Division. These individuals filled the ranks of the Division and we assign assigned operate conduct strikes in the Draconis Combine. Many of these new troops appear to have come from training camps from the Circinus. This was indicated as new Division elements struck Combine worlds of Alya and Kessel. The Circinus troops were noted for their brutality by using neutron bombs on world of Kessel. Reports of the Combine's WarShip, DCS Siriwan that was in the system, did not detect these Blakist forces.
In 3071 the entire division was relocated to Free Worlds League world of Loyalty. It became part of the Blakist's operating theater's defense forces in Duchy of Graham-Marik. The 30th lost a Level III to one of the many raids conducted by the newly independent Duchy of Tamarind.[3]
In 3077 the 30th Division was assigned to Atreus to train alongside the 15th Division for mountain warfare.[4] Unfortunately, the 30th Division was the target of more than a decade of pent up FWLM anger: The 2nd Free Worlds Legionnaires and 8th Free Worlds Legionnaires completely destroyed the 30th Division at the Karpov Training Range in November, 3077.[5]
Officers
- 3077 - Precentor III-Epsilon Brock Brandis[6]
Tactics
Composition History
These are reported unit strengths. There are no solid numbers accept for force operating in League space.
3068
- Two Level IIIs
3069
- Seven Level IIIs (2 Level III on Coventry)
3071
- Five Level IIIs
Notes
Game Notes
The 30th Division Circinus recruits have given the unit reputation for being aggressive and being brutal. When unit of the 30th begins its turn adjacent to an enemy; it receives a -1 to its piloting or anti-battlemech skill rolls. These include melee to-hit rolls when doing physical attacks in same turn. However, the unit suffers from a +1 to its gunnery when this bloodlust like ablity is in effect.[7]
Reference
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 24 - "Operation Steel Hammer" - Early action of sacking of Coventry.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 38 - "Internal Report # 02172/74" - Liberation of Coventry aftermath.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 98 - "30th Division" - Unit Brief history.
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, p. 7
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, p. 14
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, p. 7
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 141 - "Rules Annex" - 30th Division specialiblities getting -1 piloting (mechs/battlearmor) in close-combat, but +1 to gunneries.