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| − | | nickname = | + | | nickname = ''Acts of Salvation'' |
| − | | parent formation = | + | | parent formation = [[Word of Blake Militia]] |
| − | | formed = | + | | formed = Late 3060s |
| − | | year = | + | | year = 3075 |
| − | | unitname = | + | | unitname = 30th Division (Acts of Salvation [[Level IV|IV]]-gamma) |
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| + | ==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== | ==History== | ||
| + | ===Coventry=== | ||
| + | The unit first appeared in [[3068]], initial being reported only having only two Level II formations. The Division was assigned with the ''[[Aegis]]'' Class Heavy Cruiser, [[Immortal | ||
| + | Spirit]]'' as part of blockade force surrounding Lyran world of [[Coventry]] as part of Blakist military operation code named, [[Operation Steel Hammer|Steel Hammer]]. These two Level IIs along with, the ''Spirit'' limited Aerospace force continued blockade the planet until [[Devlin Stone|Devlin Stone's]] Coalition Force arrived in [[3073|mid-3073]] and shattered these elements of the 30th. | ||
| + | ===The Expatriots & Free Worlds League=== | ||
| + | During the Coventry operations, expatriots 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. | ||
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| + | In [[3071]] the entire division was relocated to Free Worlds League world of [[Loyality]]. 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'' page 98 - 30th Division - Unit Brief history.</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | Unknown | |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | ==Composition== | + | ==Composition History== |
| + | These are reported unit strengths. There are no solid numbers accept for force operating in League space. | ||
| + | ===3068=== | ||
| + | *Two Level IIs | ||
| + | ===3069=== | ||
| + | *Seven Level IIIs (2 Level II in Coventry) | ||
| + | ===3071=== | ||
| + | *Five Level IIIs | ||
==Notes== | ==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.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 141 - Rules Annex - 30th Division specialiblities getting -1 piloting (mechs/battlearmor) in close-combat, but +1 to gunneries.</ref> | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
| − | + | *[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]] | |
| + | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 30th]] | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 30th]] | ||
Revision as of 09:17, 9 December 2009
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 3068, initial being reported only having only two Level II formations. The Division was assigned with the Aegis Class Heavy Cruiser, [[Immortal Spirit]] as part of blockade force surrounding Lyran world of Coventry as part of Blakist military operation code named, Steel Hammer. These two Level IIs along with, the Spirit limited Aerospace force continued blockade the planet until Devlin Stone's Coalition Force arrived in mid-3073 and shattered these elements of the 30th.
The Expatriots & Free Worlds League
During the Coventry operations, expatriots 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 Loyality. 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.[1]
Officers
Unknown
Tactics
Composition History
These are reported unit strengths. There are no solid numbers accept for force operating in League space.
3068
- Two Level IIs
3069
- Seven Level IIIs (2 Level II in 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.[2]