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*[[3074]] - The unit was re-assigned to WoB's League Theater, where they sent to assault [[Skye]]. They faced off with [[Devlin Stone]] and his Coalition force in a brutal battle for control of the planet. In end, Precentor Callen and his command staff are captured by coalition forces. The Division fell apart resulting lost of command staff. They were whittled down to only 3 surviving [[Level II]], which managed get off planet. | *[[3074]] - The unit was re-assigned to WoB's League Theater, where they sent to assault [[Skye]]. They faced off with [[Devlin Stone]] and his Coalition force in a brutal battle for control of the planet. In end, Precentor Callen and his command staff are captured by coalition forces. The Division fell apart resulting lost of command staff. They were whittled down to only 3 surviving [[Level II]], which managed get off planet. | ||
| + | *3075-3076 - The Third Division relocated to [[Terra]], where it was reconstituted with new recruits and members of the [[Protectorate Militia Command|Protectorate Militia]]. | ||
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| + | *[[3077]] - The Third Division drops onto [[Dieron]] to attack Combine and Ghost Bear forces. They spend much of their time acting as harasser forces, sniping at the defenders. The Ghost Bear's [[Rho Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Rho Galaxy]] smashed into the Third Division, destroying most of the infantry and armor heavy unit. The Third withdrew from Dieron along with the survivors of the [[2nd Division (Word of Blake)|Word of Blake's 2nd Division]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 8, 3rd Division</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
As of [[3054]], Commanding Officer of the 3rd Division was [[Precentor]] Randolph Kanni. | As of [[3054]], Commanding Officer of the 3rd Division was [[Precentor]] Randolph Kanni. | ||
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As of [[3074]], Commanding Office of the 3rd Division was [[Precentor]] Craig Callen. | As of [[3074]], Commanding Office of the 3rd Division was [[Precentor]] Craig Callen. | ||
| + | As of [[3077]], Precentor VI Blair Congo was the commander of the division.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 8, 3rd Division</ref> | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
The Third Division utilizes infantry tactics, by place units hidden in on coming enemies when its is defending.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 138 - "Special Rules" - 3rd Division special ablities.</ref> | The Third Division utilizes infantry tactics, by place units hidden in on coming enemies when its is defending.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 138 - "Special Rules" - 3rd Division special ablities.</ref> | ||
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* Fortunes of War III-xi (CO: Demi-Precentor (Precentor X) Craig Callen) | * Fortunes of War III-xi (CO: Demi-Precentor (Precentor X) Craig Callen) | ||
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| + | Only a few troops survived the 3rd Division's time on Skye. These troops could only fill out three Level IIs when the 3rd relocated to Terra.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 8, 3rd Division</ref> Most of the replacement troops were drawn from the Protectorate Militia, and correspondingly the unit had a large number of conventional tanks and infantry when it arrived on Dieron.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 8, 3rd Division</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
*''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands | + | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands]] |
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Contents
Unit Description
History
Pre-Jihad
The unit was based on Terra during most of the 3060s. The unit dominated by Blake political faction, True Believers, which suffererd be hounded by other Blake factions in its earlier years. The unit's first commanding officer, Precentor Kanni was relieved by Fellers in 3066. The unit had been strengthen by newly issued Battle Armor.[1]
Jihad
- 3068 - Elements of the Division are dispatched to Tall Trees to aide the 4th Division securing the planet as part of the Blake Protectorate. The majority of the unit assisted in hunting down surviving elements of Comstar's Case White invasion force.
- 3069 - Parts of the Division participated in grueling campaign conqueror on Al Na'ir, with hired Mercenary Units. They were responsible for destruction of number of mining pressure domes to attempt to cow the planetary government to surrender.
- 3070 - The division was augmented with former FWL defectors and was dispatched to Wasat put down insurrection caused by mercenary unit, Blackhearts. Division was aided in campaign by the HeavyHell Raisers & Raymond's Armored Cavalry mercenary companies. The Division's Precentor suffered from the pressures of be unable to cope with the Blackheart's tactics, eventually threatening the destruction of the Planetary Capital if Blackhearts did not surrender. The Blackhearts escaped, but the Precentor went ahead and used nuclear device on capital after they had left.
- 3073 - Precentor Craig Callen relieves Divion Commander Feller as he is promoted & sent to Procyon to take command of a Re-Education Camp there.
- 3074 - The unit was re-assigned to WoB's League Theater, where they sent to assault Skye. They faced off with Devlin Stone and his Coalition force in a brutal battle for control of the planet. In end, Precentor Callen and his command staff are captured by coalition forces. The Division fell apart resulting lost of command staff. They were whittled down to only 3 surviving Level II, which managed get off planet.
- 3075-3076 - The Third Division relocated to Terra, where it was reconstituted with new recruits and members of the Protectorate Militia.
- 3077 - The Third Division drops onto Dieron to attack Combine and Ghost Bear forces. They spend much of their time acting as harasser forces, sniping at the defenders. The Ghost Bear's Rho Galaxy smashed into the Third Division, destroying most of the infantry and armor heavy unit. The Third withdrew from Dieron along with the survivors of the Word of Blake's 2nd Division.[2]
Officers
As of 3054, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Division was Precentor Randolph Kanni.
As of 3070, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Division was Precentor David Feller.
As of 3074, Commanding Office of the 3rd Division was Precentor Craig Callen.
As of 3077, Precentor VI Blair Congo was the commander of the division.[3]
Tactics
The Third Division utilizes infantry tactics, by place units hidden in on coming enemies when its is defending.[4]
Composition
3062
Five Level III formations
- Crown of Light III-iota (CO: Precentor XIV Randolph Kani)
- Sacred Dreams III-omicron (CO: Precentor VI Shilpa Pai)
- Bloody Skies III-mu (CO: Precentor VII Vadim Kravsov)
- Blazing Hearts III-kappa(CO: (Adept XI) Demi-Precentor Elizabeth Joppa)
- Fortunes of War III-xi (CO: Demi-Precentor (Precentor IV) Craig Callen)
3067
Five Level III formations.
- Crown of Light III-iota (CO: Precentor XIV David Feller)
- Sacred Dreams III-omicron ( CO: Shipla Pal)
- Bloody Skies III-mu (CO: Demi-Precentor (Adept VII) Clair Bergstrom)
- Blazing Hearts III-kappa (CO: Demi-Precentor (Adept XVI) Elizabeth Joppa)
- Fortunes of War III-xi (CO: Demi-Precentor (Precentor X) Craig Callen)
3077
Only a few troops survived the 3rd Division's time on Skye. These troops could only fill out three Level IIs when the 3rd relocated to Terra.[5] Most of the replacement troops were drawn from the Protectorate Militia, and correspondingly the unit had a large number of conventional tanks and infantry when it arrived on Dieron.[6]
Notes
Reference
- ↑ Field Manual Updates, p. 90 - "Naval Assets and Militia Divisions" - 3rd Division update.
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 8, 3rd Division
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 8, 3rd Division
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 138 - "Special Rules" - 3rd Division special ablities.
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 8, 3rd Division
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 8, 3rd Division
- Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 97 - "Free World League Theater unit profiles"