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| − | | | + | | Designation = 31st Division |
| − | | | + | | formed = Late 3060s |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = [[3074]] |
| − | + | | Previous Designation = | |
| − | | | + | | Nickname = Purity of Faith |
| − | + | | Affiliation = [[Word of Blake]] | |
| + | | Parent Command = [[Word of Blake Militia]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | The '''31st Division''' was a "hidden" Word of Blake Militia force that was not revealed until | + | The '''31st Division''' was a "hidden" Word of Blake Militia force that was not revealed until the outbreak of the [[Jihad]]. The unit was notable for participating in three battles for New Avalon. Also being of first "hidden" Militia unit to appear in public. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===The early Battles for New Avalon=== | ===The early Battles for New Avalon=== | ||
| − | In December [[3067]], the Word of Blake launched its Jihad against the [[Inner Sphere]]. The Thirty-first, along with heavy [[WarShip]] support, appeared in orbit over the [[Federated Suns]] world of New Avalon. A new formation, the Thirty-first was | + | In December [[3067]], the Word of Blake launched its Jihad against the [[Inner Sphere]]. The Thirty-first, along with heavy [[WarShip]] support, appeared in orbit over the [[Federated Suns]] world of New Avalon. A new formation, the Thirty-first was freshly equipped and still inexperienced in battle. While the WarShips conducted orbital bombardment on the planet, the Thirty-first landed in the farmlands of the Albion continent, then began advancing on [[Avalon City]]. The understrength [[Tenth Lyran Guards]] were the first unit to oppose the Blakists, engaging them at [[Battle of McCarel Farm|McCarel Farm]]. The ''Purity of Faith'' attempted to bypass the Revenants with a screening force, but the Tenth punched through, attempting to hit the Thirty-first's supply train, a trio of [[Prairie Schooner (tractor)|Prairie Schooners]]. Despite being outnumbered, the Tenth managed to inflict significant damage on the relatively inexperienced Thirty-first before they were forced to pull back with heavy losses. This bought the defenders enough time to regroup and form an effective defense against the Blakists. <ref name=JTPNA8>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 8: "Unwelcome Guests"</ref> After three weeks of fighting, the outnumbered Thirty-first were forced off-world by the defenders. They nevertheless remained in-system with the Word's naval forces in orbit, effectively blockading the planet.<ref name=JTPNA7>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 7: "Combatants: Thirty-first Division"</ref> <ref name=JSBD94>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 94: "31st Division (Purity of Faith)"</ref> |
| − | In February [[3068]], the Thirty-first was reinforced by the [[36th Division (Word of Blake)|36th Division]], a much more experienced unit. The Blakists hit the planet once again, but found the defenders had been reinforced by the [[Davion Assault Guards]], the [[Davion Heavy Guards]] and the [[3rd Davion Guards]], as well as the [[Beta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Beta Regiment]] of the [[mercenary]] [[12th Vegan Rangers]]. In over a year of near-constant fighting, the Thirty-first and Thirty-sixth opposed the defending Davion forces under the command of [[Marshal_of_the_Armies#Marshal_of_the_Armies|Marshal of the Armies]] [[Jackson Davion]], with both sides taking heavy losses. Ultimately, the Word of Blake was beaten back again, with both units withdrawing to orbit. | + | In February [[3068]], the Thirty-first was reinforced by the [[36th Division (Word of Blake)|36th Division]], a much more experienced unit. The Blakists hit the planet once again, but found the defenders had been reinforced by the [[Davion Assault Guards]], the [[Davion Heavy Guards]], and the [[3rd Davion Guards]], as well as the [[Beta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Beta Regiment]] of the [[mercenary]] [[12th Vegan Rangers]]. In over a year of near-constant fighting, the Thirty-first and Thirty-sixth opposed the defending Davion forces under the command of [[Marshal_of_the_Armies#Marshal_of_the_Armies|Marshal of the Armies]] [[Jackson Davion]], with both sides taking heavy losses. Ultimately, the Word of Blake was beaten back once again, with both units withdrawing to orbit. The Blakists settled into the blockade.<ref name=JTPNA7/><ref name=JSBD94/> |
===Third Battle for New Avalon=== | ===Third Battle for New Avalon=== | ||
| − | + | The orbital blockade essentially remained the status quo until December [[3072]], when the [[44th Shadow Division]] arrived. This elite [[Manei Domini]] unit rallied the two divisions already in-system, as well as the [[Bronson's Horde]] mercenary company, in yet a third assault on the planet. Though it took several months more of vicious fighting with all parties taking heavy losses, the Blakists were finally able to secure Avalon City in February [[3073]]. This did not break the defenders, however, who continued to resist with all they could muster. With setbacks in other areas, all three Word of Blake units were ordered back to the [[Word of Blake Protectorate|Protectorate]] in September [[3074]], though, by then, losses to the Thirty-first were so severe they had effectively been absorbed by the Thirty-sixth.<ref name=JTPNA7/><ref name=JSBD94/> | |
===Merged with 36th Division & Raiding=== | ===Merged with 36th Division & Raiding=== | ||
| − | The Thirty-first was battle depleted by the time the recall order was issued, and the division was merged with the Thirty-sixth.<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126 | + | The Thirty-first was battle depleted by the time the recall order was issued, and the division was merged with the Thirty-sixth.<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126: "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref><ref name=JSBD94/> The force was spotted conducting supply raids in the [[Crucis March]]. Based on the direction of the raids, it led intelligence agencies to suggest that the Thirty-first was heading back to [[Terran Hegemony|Hegemony]] space.<ref name=JSBD94/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 31st Division''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 31st Division''' | ||
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| − | | [[Precentor]]||[[Terry McQuinn]]||[[3067]] | + | | [[Precentor]]||[[Terry McQuinn]]||[[3067]]<ref name=JTPNA7/> |
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| + | ===Other Unit Officers=== | ||
| + | * Precentor [[Geoffrey Zucker]] from at least [[3067]] to [[3069]].<ref name=isle_blessed_30670903-4>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Isle of the Blessed section), news item published [03-04/09/3067] "3 September 3067/4 December 3067: Precentor Zucker's Log"''</ref><ref name=isle_blessed_30680103>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Isle of the Blessed section), news item published [03/01/3068] "3 January 3068: Precentor Zucker's Log"''</ref> | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[List of Isle of the Blessed articles#3 September 3067.2F4 December 3067: Precentor Zucker.27s Log|BattleCorps Isle of the Blessed: "3 September 3067/4 December 3067: Precentor Zucker's Log"]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[List of Isle of the Blessed articles#3 January 3068: Precentor Zucker.27s Log|BattleCorps Isle of the Blessed: "3 January 3068: Precentor Zucker's Log"]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 31st]] | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 31st]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:44, 8 January 2024
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| 31st Division | |
| Formed | Late 3060s |
| Disbanded | 3074 |
| Nickname | Purity of Faith |
| Affiliation | Word of Blake |
| Parent Command | Word of Blake Militia |
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Unit Description[edit]
The 31st Division was a "hidden" Word of Blake Militia force that was not revealed until the outbreak of the Jihad. The unit was notable for participating in three battles for New Avalon. Also being of first "hidden" Militia unit to appear in public.
History[edit]
The early Battles for New Avalon[edit]
In December 3067, the Word of Blake launched its Jihad against the Inner Sphere. The Thirty-first, along with heavy WarShip support, appeared in orbit over the Federated Suns world of New Avalon. A new formation, the Thirty-first was freshly equipped and still inexperienced in battle. While the WarShips conducted orbital bombardment on the planet, the Thirty-first landed in the farmlands of the Albion continent, then began advancing on Avalon City. The understrength Tenth Lyran Guards were the first unit to oppose the Blakists, engaging them at McCarel Farm. The Purity of Faith attempted to bypass the Revenants with a screening force, but the Tenth punched through, attempting to hit the Thirty-first's supply train, a trio of Prairie Schooners. Despite being outnumbered, the Tenth managed to inflict significant damage on the relatively inexperienced Thirty-first before they were forced to pull back with heavy losses. This bought the defenders enough time to regroup and form an effective defense against the Blakists. [1] After three weeks of fighting, the outnumbered Thirty-first were forced off-world by the defenders. They nevertheless remained in-system with the Word's naval forces in orbit, effectively blockading the planet.[2] [3]
In February 3068, the Thirty-first was reinforced by the 36th Division, a much more experienced unit. The Blakists hit the planet once again, but found the defenders had been reinforced by the Davion Assault Guards, the Davion Heavy Guards, and the 3rd Davion Guards, as well as the Beta Regiment of the mercenary 12th Vegan Rangers. In over a year of near-constant fighting, the Thirty-first and Thirty-sixth opposed the defending Davion forces under the command of Marshal of the Armies Jackson Davion, with both sides taking heavy losses. Ultimately, the Word of Blake was beaten back once again, with both units withdrawing to orbit. The Blakists settled into the blockade.[2][3]
Third Battle for New Avalon[edit]
The orbital blockade essentially remained the status quo until December 3072, when the 44th Shadow Division arrived. This elite Manei Domini unit rallied the two divisions already in-system, as well as the Bronson's Horde mercenary company, in yet a third assault on the planet. Though it took several months more of vicious fighting with all parties taking heavy losses, the Blakists were finally able to secure Avalon City in February 3073. This did not break the defenders, however, who continued to resist with all they could muster. With setbacks in other areas, all three Word of Blake units were ordered back to the Protectorate in September 3074, though, by then, losses to the Thirty-first were so severe they had effectively been absorbed by the Thirty-sixth.[2][3]
Merged with 36th Division & Raiding[edit]
The Thirty-first was battle depleted by the time the recall order was issued, and the division was merged with the Thirty-sixth.[4][3] The force was spotted conducting supply raids in the Crucis March. Based on the direction of the raids, it led intelligence agencies to suggest that the Thirty-first was heading back to Hegemony space.[3]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 31st Division | |||
| Precentor | Terry McQuinn | 3067[2] | |
Other Unit Officers[edit]
- Precentor Geoffrey Zucker from at least 3067 to 3069.[5][6]
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
- Unknown
Reference[edit]
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon, p. 8: "Unwelcome Guests"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon, p. 7: "Combatants: Thirty-first Division"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 94: "31st Division (Purity of Faith)"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 126: "Word Of Blake Militia"
- ↑ BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Isle of the Blessed section), news item published [03-04/09/3067] "3 September 3067/4 December 3067: Precentor Zucker's Log"
- ↑ BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Isle of the Blessed section), news item published [03/01/3068] "3 January 3068: Precentor Zucker's Log"