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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Necromo Raid=== | ===Necromo Raid=== | ||
| − | The 48th Shadow Division, also known as ''Rimmon's | + | The 48th Shadow Division, also known as ''Rimmon's Ravagers'', first appear in combat in August 3071. The Shadow Division was part of raid Necromo system. The unit along with [[WarShip]] support, neutralized the [[Necromo Shipyards]] and its defenses and then lead hand in the destruction the ''[[Impavido]]'' Class Destroyer, CCS ''[[Impavido#Named_Vessels|Anhui]]'' & the ''[[Feng Huang]]'' Class Cruiser, ''[[Feng_Huang#Named_Vessels|Sundermann Rhys]]''.<ref>''Jihah Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 106 - "48th Shadow Division profile" - Unit destroyed the Sundermann Rhys and Anhui. However, Anhui's destruction maybe incorrectly reported due to it presence around Sian up to 3074.</ref> |
The unit swept into and wiped out [[Shin Legion]] and [[Home Guard]] regiments. They had been there recovering on planet from events of renegade [[House Davion|Davion]] Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation: Sovereign Justice]]. The 48th Shadow Division then swiftly left the planet within days of destroying the two battered units. Shortly after leaving, asteroids struck the planet's cities with force of several hundred nuclear weapons.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 106 - "47th Shadow Division suspected in sending asteroids into Necromo, wiping it out".</ref> | The unit swept into and wiped out [[Shin Legion]] and [[Home Guard]] regiments. They had been there recovering on planet from events of renegade [[House Davion|Davion]] Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation: Sovereign Justice]]. The 48th Shadow Division then swiftly left the planet within days of destroying the two battered units. Shortly after leaving, asteroids struck the planet's cities with force of several hundred nuclear weapons.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 106 - "47th Shadow Division suspected in sending asteroids into Necromo, wiping it out".</ref> | ||
===Raids in Confederation=== | ===Raids in Confederation=== | ||
| − | Inner Sphere Intelligence on the ''Rimmon's | + | Inner Sphere Intelligence on the ''Rimmon's Ravagers'', had the unit raiding [[Bora]] in middle of [[3072]], but quickly withdrawing after engaging with Capellan defenders. |
The unit conducted series raids in coreward borders of the Confederation which included; [[Tsitsang]], [[Styk]], and [[Old Kentucky]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 106 - "48th Shadow Division profile includes unit just performing raids along House Liao border with Blake Protectorate".</ref> | The unit conducted series raids in coreward borders of the Confederation which included; [[Tsitsang]], [[Styk]], and [[Old Kentucky]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 106 - "48th Shadow Division profile includes unit just performing raids along House Liao border with Blake Protectorate".</ref> | ||
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Unit Description
The 48th Shadow Division was a "hidden" Word of Blake military force that first appears in first few years of the Jihad. The unit was staffed with by elite cybernetically augmented warriors known as the Manei Domini. The unit was best known during its early years of the Jihad, raiding in Capellan Confederation space.
History
Necromo Raid
The 48th Shadow Division, also known as Rimmon's Ravagers, first appear in combat in August 3071. The Shadow Division was part of raid Necromo system. The unit along with WarShip support, neutralized the Necromo Shipyards and its defenses and then lead hand in the destruction the Impavido Class Destroyer, CCS Anhui & the Feng Huang Class Cruiser, Sundermann Rhys.[1] The unit swept into and wiped out Shin Legion and Home Guard regiments. They had been there recovering on planet from events of renegade Davion Duke George Hasek's Operation: Sovereign Justice. The 48th Shadow Division then swiftly left the planet within days of destroying the two battered units. Shortly after leaving, asteroids struck the planet's cities with force of several hundred nuclear weapons.[2]
Raids in Confederation
Inner Sphere Intelligence on the Rimmon's Ravagers, had the unit raiding Bora in middle of 3072, but quickly withdrawing after engaging with Capellan defenders.
The unit conducted series raids in coreward borders of the Confederation which included; Tsitsang, Styk, and Old Kentucky.[3]
Elements of the 48th appeared in the Luyten 68-28 system and briefly forced the Coalition forces out of the system. They would later raid worlds in the Duchy of Oriente in 3079. In 3081 elements of the 48th allegedly participated in an ambush led by Berith on Devil's Rock.[4]
The last known location of the 48th was Circinus, but the Division is reported as Missing in Action during the end of the Jihad.[5]
Officers
- Unknown
Tactics
The 48th Division specialized in Stealth usage. They are considered masters in using it.[6]
Composition History
- Unknown
Notes
Rules
Game Rules
When using the Advanced Rules for Force Specific forces, the Division beneifits from having having common special specific ablities.
Masters of stealth, the Forty-eighth Division may deploy up to half its units (round up) as hidden units if acting as the scenario’s defending force. In addition, whether acting as the scenario Defender or not, all units in this Division receive the benefits of a Stealth armor system (see p. 142, TW), as long as the unit does not use Jumping MP, Flanking MP or Max Thrust. This benefit works regardless of the unit’s type or whether or not it already has a functioning Stealth armor system. If a Forty-eighth Division unit already possesses Stealth armor, double the unit’s normal Stealth armor modifiers instead.
Has access to SD rated Equipment.
Reference
- ↑ Jihah Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 106 - "48th Shadow Division profile" - Unit destroyed the Sundermann Rhys and Anhui. However, Anhui's destruction maybe incorrectly reported due to it presence around Sian up to 3074.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 106 - "47th Shadow Division suspected in sending asteroids into Necromo, wiping it out".
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 106 - "48th Shadow Division profile includes unit just performing raids along House Liao border with Blake Protectorate".
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, pp. 125-126
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 125, "Shadow Divisions Status"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 143 - "Rules annex" - 48th Division - Unit noted for being masters in stealth.