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The unit was first seen in action in [[3071]], where the unit arrived on [[Canopus IV]] to aid the [[34th Division (Word of Blake)|34th Division]] in them securing the capital city of [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. The ''Blinding Fire'' set the city on fire ending the stuggle for Crimson between Canopian guerilla forces and Word of Blake forces. The unit conduct series of raids that year against Canopian worlds to break those worlds resistence. The raiding forces consisting of one or two of [[Level III]] formations, striking worlds such as; [[Adherlwin]], [[Bass]], [[Borgan's Rift]], [[Lindenmarle]], and [[Megarez]]. | The unit was first seen in action in [[3071]], where the unit arrived on [[Canopus IV]] to aid the [[34th Division (Word of Blake)|34th Division]] in them securing the capital city of [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. The ''Blinding Fire'' set the city on fire ending the stuggle for Crimson between Canopian guerilla forces and Word of Blake forces. The unit conduct series of raids that year against Canopian worlds to break those worlds resistence. The raiding forces consisting of one or two of [[Level III]] formations, striking worlds such as; [[Adherlwin]], [[Bass]], [[Borgan's Rift]], [[Lindenmarle]], and [[Megarez]]. | ||
| − | In June of [[3073]], the unit staging base on [[Aspropirgos]] was struck by a Canopian-Capellan Task Force. The Task Force, utilized Capellan chemical munitions that decimated cybernic warriors by causing their myomer implants detonate. The assault has was reported to have cause destruction of almost all of the 41st Infantry elements and its staging base. The Division was reportively spotted withdrawing deeper into the League. Elements of the 41st Division been reported remained behind in Canopian space, while majority of Division (3 level IIIs) return to [[Gibson]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 104 | + | In June of [[3073]], the unit staging base on [[Aspropirgos]] was struck by a Canopian-Capellan Task Force. The Task Force, utilized Capellan chemical munitions that decimated cybernic warriors by causing their myomer implants detonate. The assault has was reported to have cause destruction of almost all of the 41st Infantry elements and its staging base. The Division was reportively spotted withdrawing deeper into the League. Elements of the 41st Division been reported remained behind in Canopian space, while majority of Division (3 level IIIs) return to [[Gibson]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 104, "41st Division unit profile".</ref> |
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| + | The 41st was destroyed in [[3079]] on Gibson.<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 125, "Shadow Divisions Status"</ref> | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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| − | * 3 Level III Formations(?)<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 104 | + | * 3 Level III Formations(?)<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 104, "The strike against Aspropirgos in 3073 has reportively reduced the Division to 3 Level III formations".</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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Units (Fighters and 'Mechs) that are overheating reduce their movement and to-hit modifier by 1 point. (Including units rolls to avoid shutdown rolls.) The unit receives +4 modifier when any unit attempts to start fires when using PPCs, flamers, lasers, or missiles of any kind. | Units (Fighters and 'Mechs) that are overheating reduce their movement and to-hit modifier by 1 point. (Including units rolls to avoid shutdown rolls.) The unit receives +4 modifier when any unit attempts to start fires when using PPCs, flamers, lasers, or missiles of any kind. | ||
| − | The 41st also is able to employ once a scenario "Beserker Frenzy" ablity once a scenario. This causes the Division's unit to loose the inititive for this round. however they receive -1 to their gunnery and piloting roles for that turn.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 142 - "Rules Annex" | + | The 41st also is able to employ once a scenario "Beserker Frenzy" ablity once a scenario. This causes the Division's unit to loose the inititive for this round. however they receive -1 to their gunnery and piloting roles for that turn.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 142 - "Rules Annex", 41st Division special ablities.</ref> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]],'' | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]],'' | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Shadow Division, 41st|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Shadow Division, 41st|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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Contents
Unit Description
The 41st Shadow Division was an elite military unit of the Word of Blake's Manei Domini faction during the Jihad. The Division's warriors were cybernetically enhanced and fantical to Word's cause. However, as Shadow Division, they answered to the Manei Domini's leader Precentor Apollyon and his master.
The Division self was known for its actions the Word's Periphery Combat Theater.
History
The unit was first seen in action in 3071, where the unit arrived on Canopus IV to aid the 34th Division in them securing the capital city of Magistracy of Canopus. The Blinding Fire set the city on fire ending the stuggle for Crimson between Canopian guerilla forces and Word of Blake forces. The unit conduct series of raids that year against Canopian worlds to break those worlds resistence. The raiding forces consisting of one or two of Level III formations, striking worlds such as; Adherlwin, Bass, Borgan's Rift, Lindenmarle, and Megarez.
In June of 3073, the unit staging base on Aspropirgos was struck by a Canopian-Capellan Task Force. The Task Force, utilized Capellan chemical munitions that decimated cybernic warriors by causing their myomer implants detonate. The assault has was reported to have cause destruction of almost all of the 41st Infantry elements and its staging base. The Division was reportively spotted withdrawing deeper into the League. Elements of the 41st Division been reported remained behind in Canopian space, while majority of Division (3 level IIIs) return to Gibson.[1]
The 41st was destroyed in 3079 on Gibson.[2]
Officers
- unknown
Tactics
The unit uses weaponry to set fires to flush out their enemies.
Composition History
3073
- 3 Level III Formations(?)[3]
Notes
Rules
Game Rules
The 41st Shadow Division include general Shadow Division ablities; Immunity to Force Withdrawal rules, negation of the Overrun Combat and Force the Inititive ablities of opponents employ during a scenario.
Units (Fighters and 'Mechs) that are overheating reduce their movement and to-hit modifier by 1 point. (Including units rolls to avoid shutdown rolls.) The unit receives +4 modifier when any unit attempts to start fires when using PPCs, flamers, lasers, or missiles of any kind.
The 41st also is able to employ once a scenario "Beserker Frenzy" ablity once a scenario. This causes the Division's unit to loose the inititive for this round. however they receive -1 to their gunnery and piloting roles for that turn.[4]
Reference
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 104, "41st Division unit profile".
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 125, "Shadow Divisions Status"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 104, "The strike against Aspropirgos in 3073 has reportively reduced the Division to 3 Level III formations".
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 142 - "Rules Annex", 41st Division special ablities.