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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Reinforcing the 31st Division in '68===
 
===Reinforcing the 31st Division in '68===
First seen in February of [[3068]], the unit was assigned to aide [[31st Division (Word of Blake)|31st Division]] in their attempt to seize the Davion capital world.  Precentor Geist dropped his division on to top of the Beta Regiment of the [[12th Vegan Rangers]].  The Rangers manage to escape the deadly assault, by 36th with only one 'Mech Battalion.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 7 - "Twelfth Vegan Rangers, Beta Regiment" - 12th Rangers lost two Battalions to 36th Divison's dramatic entrance days after landing.</ref>  Precentor Geist, using the momentum of his more brutal tactics, attempted to take Avalon City. However, Davion reinforcements consisting of the [[Davion Heavy Guard]], the [[Davion Assault Guard]] and the [[3rd Davion Guards|Third Davion Guard]] successfully kept the combined efforts of the 36th's and 31sts Divisions from penetrating the city's defenses, ultimately forcing them from the planet.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 94 - "36th Division profile" - 36th early action in first invasion attempt of the planet, then being repulsed from the planet.</ref>
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First seen in February of [[3068]], the unit was assigned to aide [[31st Division (Word of Blake)|31st Division]] in their attempt to seize the Davion capital world.  Precentor Geist dropped his division on to top of the Beta Regiment of the [[12th Vegan Rangers]].  The Rangers manage to escape the deadly assault by the 36th with only one 'Mech Battalion surviving.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 7 - "Twelfth Vegan Rangers, Beta Regiment" - 12th Rangers lost two Battalions to 36th Divison's dramatic entrance days after landing.</ref>  Precentor Geist, using the momentum of his more brutal tactics, attempted to take Avalon City. However, Davion reinforcements consisting of the [[Davion Heavy Guard]], the [[Davion Assault Guard]] and the [[3rd Davion Guards|Third Davion Guard]] successfully kept the combined efforts of the 36th's and 31sts Divisions from penetrating the city's defenses, ultimately forcing them from the planet.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 94 - "36th Division profile" - 36th early action in first invasion attempt of the planet, then being repulsed from the planet.</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==

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Unit Description

The 36th Division was a "hidden" Word of Blake Militia unit that was first revealed in opening throws of the Jihad. The unit was most noted for its on New Avalon's occupation in parts of the war.


History

Reinforcing the 31st Division in '68

First seen in February of 3068, the unit was assigned to aide 31st Division in their attempt to seize the Davion capital world. Precentor Geist dropped his division on to top of the Beta Regiment of the 12th Vegan Rangers. The Rangers manage to escape the deadly assault by the 36th with only one 'Mech Battalion surviving.[1] Precentor Geist, using the momentum of his more brutal tactics, attempted to take Avalon City. However, Davion reinforcements consisting of the Davion Heavy Guard, the Davion Assault Guard and the Third Davion Guard successfully kept the combined efforts of the 36th's and 31sts Divisions from penetrating the city's defenses, ultimately forcing them from the planet.[2]

Officers

As of 3068, the Commanding Officer was Precentor Adler Geist.

As of 3074, the Commanding Officer was Precentor Geoffrey Zucker

Tactics

Composition

3068

3072

Notes

Rules

Reference

  1. Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon, p. 7 - "Twelfth Vegan Rangers, Beta Regiment" - 12th Rangers lost two Battalions to 36th Divison's dramatic entrance days after landing.
  2. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 94 - "36th Division profile" - 36th early action in first invasion attempt of the planet, then being repulsed from the planet.

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