40th Shadow Division

Unit Descriptions

The 40th Shadow Division first of the Word of Blake's "hidden" units. The unit was partially comprised of the Blakist's hyper-elite cyberneticlly enhanced warriors known as the Manei Domini. The Fortieth was known for its exploits in Sian Combat Theater and on Hesperus II during the Jihad.

History

The Fortieth captured Hesperus II in 3070 with the 38th Division as part of Operation: Steel Hammer. This was made possible after other Blakist forces slowly weakened the planet's defenses after years of lightning raids. Due to the importance of the Defiance Industries facilities, the Fortieth remained stationed on the planet, becoming a conduit for replacement machines and weaponry to the rest of Blakist militia.

In May 3073, a large portion of the Fortieth traveled off-world to spearhead a raid against Arcturus, backed up by the Burr's Black Cobras mercenary unit and elements of the 2nd Division, inflicting significant damage but not before suffering heavy losses of their own. The Fortieth disappeared after suddenly withdrawing from Arcturus, before finally returning to Hesperus three months later. In September, elements of the Division linked up with the 52nd Shadow Division in strike on Caledonia which were to destroy the 22nd Skye Rangers. The Division had returned to Hesperus II where it became fully operation in time to face Devlin's Stone Coalition force in November of 3074. After month of fighting the Coalition force successfuly took the planet.

The Division status was reportivedly sketchy, estimating it being only at three Level III strength. It was not made clear if division slipped away from planet, or remained in hiding.

Officers

The commanding officer as of February (3068)-December (3071) is Precentor Sariel.

Composition

Unknown

Reference

• Jihad Turing Points: Sian
• Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents