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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | The 41st Shadow Division was an elite military unit of the [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake's]] [[Manei Domini]] faction during the [[Jihad]]. The Division's warriors were cybernetically enhanced and | + | The '''41st Shadow Division''' was an elite military unit of the [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake's]] [[Manei Domini]] faction during the [[Jihad]]. The Division's warriors were cybernetically enhanced and fanatical to Word's cause. However, as Shadow Division, they answered to the Manei Domini's leader Precentor [[Apollyon]] and his master. |
| − | The Division | + | The Division was known for its actions the Word's Periphery Combat Theater. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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 struggle for Crimson between Canopian guerrilla forces and Word of Blake forces. The unit conduct series of raids that year against Canopian worlds to break those worlds resistance. 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 | + | 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 cybernetic 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 reportedly spotted withdrawing deeper into the League. Elements of the 41st Division had been reported remaining behind in Canopian space, while majority of the Division (3 level IIIs) returned to [[Gibson]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 104, "41st Division unit profile".</ref> |
The 41st was destroyed in [[3079]] on Gibson.<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 125, "Shadow Divisions Status"</ref> | 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== | ||
===3073=== | ===3073=== | ||
| − | * 3 Level III Formations(?)<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 104, "The strike against Aspropirgos in 3073 has | + | * 3 Level III Formations(?)<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 104, "The strike against Aspropirgos in 3073 has reportedly reduced the Division to 3 Level III formations".</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| − | The 41st Shadow Division include general Shadow Division | + | The 41st Shadow Division include general Shadow Division abilities; Immunity to Force Withdrawal rules, negation of the Overrun Combat and Force the Initiative abilities 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. | 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 " | + | The 41st also is able to employ once a scenario "Berserker Frenzy" ability once a scenario. This causes the Division's unit to loose the initiative 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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Revision as of 15:50, 14 March 2012
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 fanatical to Word's cause. However, as Shadow Division, they answered to the Manei Domini's leader Precentor Apollyon and his master.
The Division 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 struggle for Crimson between Canopian guerrilla forces and Word of Blake forces. The unit conduct series of raids that year against Canopian worlds to break those worlds resistance. 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 cybernetic 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 reportedly spotted withdrawing deeper into the League. Elements of the 41st Division had been reported remaining behind in Canopian space, while majority of the Division (3 level IIIs) returned 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 abilities; Immunity to Force Withdrawal rules, negation of the Overrun Combat and Force the Initiative abilities 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 "Berserker Frenzy" ability once a scenario. This causes the Division's unit to loose the initiative 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 reportedly reduced the Division to 3 Level III formations".
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 142 - "Rules Annex", 41st Division special ablities.