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| − | | nickname = | + | | nickname = ''Purity of Devotion'' |
| − | | parent formation = | + | | parent formation = Word of Blake Militia |
| − | | formed = | + | | formed = Late 3060s |
| − | | year = | + | | year = 3075 |
| − | | unitname = | + | | unitname = 38th Division (''Purity of Devotion'') |
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| + | ==Unit Brief== | ||
| + | The 38th Division was [[Word of Blake]] hidden military unit that was later revealed to Inner Sphere at opening throws of the [[Jihad]]. The unit was known for its operations in the Lyran Operation Theater of the war, specially on Hesperus II. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | ===Early Years=== | ||
| + | The unit first appeared in raid masquerating as [[DCMS]] forces in April [[3068]] while striking Lyran world of [[Edasich]]. Hitting various locations across the planets in paired [[Level II]] formations, in effort mimic Combine companies, they devastated cities and industries across the planet in these simultaneous attacks. | ||
| + | In September of [[3069]], the unit conducted swift nuclear strike against [[Summer]], hitting the the planetary capital city of Curitiba. Again they had been doing this while flying under false colors and accompanied by floatilla of [[Pocket WarShip|Pocket WarShips]]. The raid resulted in the destruction of the local ComGuard unit protecting the planet. The unit swiftly left the scene before Skye forces could discover whom had attack. While doing so, the 38th Division's force attempted to raid [[Skye]] itself while these forces investigated. However, the raid ran into the problem, Lyran Battlecruiser LAS ''Fylgia'' which had gone missing was in system. The Division deployed its Aerospace Fighter to try deliever a nuclear attack, but were wiped out before making attempt. The 38th Division managed to withdraw Skye, and conduct orbital nuclear attack against [[Menkent]] before returning friendly space.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 92 - 38th Division profile - Unit conduct nuclear attacks against Skye related worlds.</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Invasion of Hesperus II=== | ||
| + | In Feburary [[3070]], the 38th with the [[40th Shadow Division]] invaded [[Hesperus II]] as part of the [[Operation: Steel Hammer]]. The invasion was made possible after previous years of raiding layed ground work for task force's attack. The invasion force's [[Lola III|Lola III Class Destroyer]], ''End of Wisdom'' and is floatila of [[Pocket WarShip|Pocket of WarShips]] paved way through Hesperus's Aerospace forces. After the destruction of the [[Fox (WarShip)|Fox Class Corvette]], LAS ''Melissa Steiner'', the invasion force blockaded the planet forced the Defience to surrender.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 24 - Operation: Steel Hammer - 38th listed as one of the attacks of invasion against Hesperus II.</ref> The unit was later refitted by newly augmented factories of Hesperus, for its next mission. | ||
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| + | ===The Arc-Royal Assault=== | ||
| + | The 38th with the [[2nd Division (Word of Blake)|2nd Division]] & [[43rd Shadow Division]] deployed to Arc-Royal where they were to assault the planet. Attempting to slip by Naval forces under false colors, the WoB forces were found out. Naval forces inflicted heavy damaged on 38th and its fellow Division mates as they escaped. The unit itself had been reduced to two [[Level III]] forces. | ||
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| + | ===Stone's assault of Hesperus II=== | ||
| + | The surviving forces of the Division had returned Hesperus II to recovered, by [[3074]] they had not built up its strength. In December of that year, [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition forces invaded Hesperus II. In the brutal fight for the planet, on reports that only 2 [[Level II]] formations survived the fight. | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | *Unknown* | |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| + | The unit is trained in raiding and anti-raiding tactics.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: Blake Documents'' page 142 - Special ablities include anti-raiding ablities.</ref> | ||
| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | ===3068=== | ||
| + | *[[Level IV|Division]] | ||
| − | == | + | ===3072=== |
| + | *2 Level III formations | ||
| + | ===3075=== | ||
| + | *2 Level II formations | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | The report given in the Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents are written as [[canon]] scattered intelligence report and facts about the unit may not be solid. | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
| + | *[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]] | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 38th]] | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 38th]] | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 5 February 2010
Contents
Unit Brief
The 38th Division was Word of Blake hidden military unit that was later revealed to Inner Sphere at opening throws of the Jihad. The unit was known for its operations in the Lyran Operation Theater of the war, specially on Hesperus II.
History
Early Years
The unit first appeared in raid masquerating as DCMS forces in April 3068 while striking Lyran world of Edasich. Hitting various locations across the planets in paired Level II formations, in effort mimic Combine companies, they devastated cities and industries across the planet in these simultaneous attacks.
In September of 3069, the unit conducted swift nuclear strike against Summer, hitting the the planetary capital city of Curitiba. Again they had been doing this while flying under false colors and accompanied by floatilla of Pocket WarShips. The raid resulted in the destruction of the local ComGuard unit protecting the planet. The unit swiftly left the scene before Skye forces could discover whom had attack. While doing so, the 38th Division's force attempted to raid Skye itself while these forces investigated. However, the raid ran into the problem, Lyran Battlecruiser LAS Fylgia which had gone missing was in system. The Division deployed its Aerospace Fighter to try deliever a nuclear attack, but were wiped out before making attempt. The 38th Division managed to withdraw Skye, and conduct orbital nuclear attack against Menkent before returning friendly space.[1]
Invasion of Hesperus II
In Feburary 3070, the 38th with the 40th Shadow Division invaded Hesperus II as part of the Operation: Steel Hammer. The invasion was made possible after previous years of raiding layed ground work for task force's attack. The invasion force's Lola III Class Destroyer, End of Wisdom and is floatila of Pocket of WarShips paved way through Hesperus's Aerospace forces. After the destruction of the Fox Class Corvette, LAS Melissa Steiner, the invasion force blockaded the planet forced the Defience to surrender.[2] The unit was later refitted by newly augmented factories of Hesperus, for its next mission.
The Arc-Royal Assault
The 38th with the 2nd Division & 43rd Shadow Division deployed to Arc-Royal where they were to assault the planet. Attempting to slip by Naval forces under false colors, the WoB forces were found out. Naval forces inflicted heavy damaged on 38th and its fellow Division mates as they escaped. The unit itself had been reduced to two Level III forces.
Stone's assault of Hesperus II
The surviving forces of the Division had returned Hesperus II to recovered, by 3074 they had not built up its strength. In December of that year, Devlin Stone's coalition forces invaded Hesperus II. In the brutal fight for the planet, on reports that only 2 Level II formations survived the fight.
Officers
- Unknown*
Tactics
The unit is trained in raiding and anti-raiding tactics.[3]
Composition History
3068
3072
- 2 Level III formations
3075
- 2 Level II formations
Notes
The report given in the Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents are written as canon scattered intelligence report and facts about the unit may not be solid.
Reference
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 92 - 38th Division profile - Unit conduct nuclear attacks against Skye related worlds.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 24 - Operation: Steel Hammer - 38th listed as one of the attacks of invasion against Hesperus II.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: Blake Documents page 142 - Special ablities include anti-raiding ablities.