43rd Shadow Division
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Unit Description
The 43rd Shadow Division was an Word of Blake military formation staffed with elite cybernetically enhanced troops named Manei Domini. The 43rd Division was known for its attacks in Lyran and Clan Ghost Bear space during early parts of the war.
History
The 43rd Division first appeared in 3072, when it was part of attempted assault of Arc-Royal. It lead the assault with assistance of the 2nd & 37th Divisions. However, despite WarShip support its task force provided, the assault was disrupted. Only few Level II formations managed to land on the planet. It was later reasoned that assault was part of special operation provide cover land ROM agents on the planet.[1] The Division and its task force mates withdrew from Lyran space suspected of taking major damage in exchange.
The unit was seen in action in 3074 on Radstadt, where it was using the planet to prepare for major assault against Ghost Bears with a unnamed mercenary force. However, Ghost Bear forces attack 43rd Division and its allies before it could undertake the sortie. During the fight, the 43rd launched several attacks with biological weapons & neutron bombs against the planet's capital. This sacrificed the Division's mercenary support and caused deaths of millions of native and Clanners year later. The Ghost Bear attack reportedly reduced the division to only a Level III formation prior them escaping the planet. Its suspected, the actions on the planet triggered Ghost Bears entry into the Jihad against Blakist.[2]
Officers
- Unknown
Tactics
They were trained in Night time operations.
Composition
3072
- 1 Division (Estimated)
3074
- 1 Level III formation
Notes
The 43rd Shadow Division was noted for its near-fanatical hatred of the Clans.
Game Notes
When playing in scenario again Clan opponent, the unit receives -1 to all its to-hit modifiers for weapons and physical attacks. Also to reflect the Division's being adept in nighttime operations, it is does not suffer from penalties that associated with night, dawn and dusk conditions used from Tactical Operations manual.[3]
Reference
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 104 - "43rd Division information includes failed assault against Arc-Royal".
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 104 - "43rd Division's Radstadt battle & aftermath".
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 142 - "Rules Annex" - force specific rules for 43rd Division.