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| − | The Third was one of the first [[BattleMech]] divisions formed by the [[Star League]] and was stationed on [[Mars]]. Graduates from the [[Gunslinger Program]] were assigned to the Third Royal for a further six months of training, before being deployed to units in the [[Draconis Combine]]. <ref name=er2750p56>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 56</ref> | + | The Third was one of the first [[BattleMech]] divisions formed by the [[Star League]] and was stationed on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. Graduates from the [[Gunslinger Program]] were assigned to the Third Royal for a further six months of training, before being deployed to units in the [[Draconis Combine]]. <ref name=er2750p56>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 56</ref> |
In [[2755]], the division suffered heavy casualties interdicting a bandit attack. It was disbanded, with the survivors being transferred to other SLDF formations. | In [[2755]], the division suffered heavy casualties interdicting a bandit attack. It was disbanded, with the survivors being transferred to other SLDF formations. | ||
Revision as of 00:25, 21 February 2022
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| Third Royal BattleMech Division | |
| Disbanded | 2755 |
| Nickname | The Trinity Division |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | I Corps |
Contents
Overview
The Third Royal BattleMech Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army. It was one of the SLDF's Royal units, which consisted of troops from the Terran Hegemony.
History
The Third was one of the first BattleMech divisions formed by the Star League and was stationed on Mars. Graduates from the Gunslinger Program were assigned to the Third Royal for a further six months of training, before being deployed to units in the Draconis Combine. [1]
In 2755, the division suffered heavy casualties interdicting a bandit attack. It was disbanded, with the survivors being transferred to other SLDF formations.
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 3rd Royal BattleMech Division | |||
Tactics
The warriors of the Third were all skilled marksmen and the division became the focus of the SLDF's Gunslinger program.
Composition
As an SLDF BattleMech division, the Third would have been composed with two brigades of 'Mech regiments and a brigade of mechanized infantry regiments.[2]
2755
- 31st Royal Brigade [3]
- 32nd Royal Brigade
- 33rd Royal Brigade