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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[File:52nd_shadow_div.png]] + | image = − | Designation = 52nd Shadow Division+ | nickname = − | formed = [[3068]] + | parent formation = − | Disbanded = [[3079]] + | formed = − | Previous Designation = + | year = − | Nickname = Apollyon's Chosen + | unitname = − | Affiliation = − | Parent Command = [[Shadow Divisions]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} − ==Unit Description== − The '''52nd Shadow Division''' was an elite combat division formed under the aegis of [[Word of Blake]] that supposedly first appeared during the first year of the [[Jihad]]. The Shadow Division was staffed with cybernetically augmented warriors known as the [[Manei Domini]]. The Division was commanded by the Manei Domini's leader, [[Precentor]] [[Apollyon]], who selected only the Word of Blake Militia & Shadow Division's finest to form the Fifty Second. Apollyon's Chosen were known for their ruthless and fanatic devotion to the [[Thomas Marik|Master]]. The Division also served as the parent unit for the special independent operations unit known as the Opacus Venatori. ==History== ==History== − ===First Appearance and Domination of Gibson=== − The unit first appeared to the public in [[3068]], though not in its entirety. It was not until Precentor Apollyon was given sovereignty of the late Sir [[Paul Masters|Paul Masters']] world of [[Gibson]] by the Word of Blake influenced member of the Marik government, [[Paul Marik (31st c.)|Paul Marik]]. − When the entire ''Apollyon's Chosen'' arrived on planet, they began to put down any resistance against Precentor Apollyon ruthlessly. The Division's actions led to the world being converted to a principal stronghold for the Word of Blake and Manei Domini. Refugee camps sprang up across the globe outside the surviving cities on Gibson, where intelligence reports suspected Apollyon was using citizens of the planet as raw materials to make a next generation of his expendable cybernetic warriors. − ===Campaign of 3073-3074=== + ==Officers== − In April [[3073]], the unit deployed in a campaign responding to various needs of the Word of Blake. This took them throughout the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]] and eventually into House Steiner space. The unit first arrived on [[Hall]], where they were called in by an urgent request for assistance by the planetary militia. The Word of Blake had employed the [[Martian Cuirassiers]] to garrison the planet. When the Cuirassiers refused orders to subdue the rebellious city of Bastrop, the Fifty-second was dispatched to "discuss" the issue with the mercenaries. Instead the ''Apollyon's Chosen'' annihilated both the Cuirassiers and Bastrop.<ref name="JHS3076p26">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 26: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp51">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 51: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref>''Touring the Stars: Hall'', p. 7</ref> − In June, they struck the [[Free Worlds League]] world of [[Alphard (FWL)|Alphard]] where they destroyed the remains of the [[Legion of the Rising Sun]] mercenary unit.<ref name="J:FRp51"/><ref name="JHS3076p31">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 31: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref> Having received word of the Principality of Regulus dispatching an invasion force to Gibson, the Division moved with incredible speed back to Gibson to assist the [[49th Shadow Division]] to repulse the invasion in August. The Regulan Task force, led by [[4th Regulan Hussars|Fourth Regulan Hussars]]' General [[Tomaso Kinchuhara]], struck the former [[Gibson Federated BattleMechs|Gibson Federated BattleMechs']] factory complex. Unknown to them the 52nd lay hidden among the buildings of the complex. As the Fourth Regulans entered it, ''Apollyon's Chosen'' launched their ambush on the general's leading forces and mauled them. After killing General Kinchuhara, Precentor Apollyon demanded that all opposing forces surrender. A number of the smaller mercenary commands attached to Regulan task force surrendered unconditionally, but the Fourth, along with several mercenary commands, refused to give up so easily. The 52nd chased the 4th back to their DropShips in a vicious firefight that destroyed large portions of the factory complex.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 51: "Bloodless Coup - Details of the Regulan invasion and actions of the 52nd Division & its commander"</ref> − Within a month, the 52nd Shadow had once again mobilized and struck [[Caledonia]] together with elements of the [[40th Shadow Division]]. They eradicated the [[22nd Skye Rangers]], who were preparing to invade the Blake held factory world of [[Hesperus II]]. During this fight, the 52nd received heavy damage and casualties. However, despite this setback, the Division was still on the move, conducting the last part of its almost year-long campaign. In February of [[3074]], the Division struck [[Bolan]], where it destroyed the 2nd Regiment of [[Brion's Legion]]. After destroying the mercenary regiment, the Chosen destroyed the capital city of the planet, sending the Lyran region into chaos.<ref name="JHS3076p48">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 48: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> Afterward, the Division returned to Gibson where it once again arrived in time to assist the 49th Shadow Division to repulse yet another Regulan raid. By 3075, intelligence reports indicated that Division has returned to full strength.+ ==Tactics== − ===Destruction=== − The 52nd Shadow died during the [[Principality of Regulus]] assault on [[Gibson]] in [[3079]]. The Regulans subjected Gibson to an extended nuclear bombardment from orbit before dispatching forces to the remaining irradiated wasteland to ferret out and destroy any surviving Blakist forces, particularly ''Manei Domini'' forces.<ref name="J:FRp125">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 125: "Shadow Divisions"</ref> − ==Officers== + ==Composition== − {| class="wikitable" − |- − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 52nd Shadow Division''' − |- − | [[Precentor]]||[[Apollyon]]||[[3068]] − |- − |} − ==Tactics== − Unknown. − − ==Composition History== − ===3075=== − '''52nd Shadow Division''' ([[Level IV]] Division) − *[[Opacus Venatori]] (Two [[Level II|Level IIs]])<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 108: Unit Profile - size and whom the unit is attached to</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== − Information used to write this article was from printed canon intelligence reports. These reports are not always accurate, thus the information may not be exact. This is why article has such words as "reportedly" in it. Information on the unit should not be taken as completely true about the unit, only ''what is known''. − − ==Rules== − <div class="gamerules"> − ===Game Rules=== − When using the scenario specific rules, the controlling player may choose all of their desired units from the Random Assignment Tables for the Free Worlds League, Lyran Alliance, & the Word of Blake. The unit has access to SD Rated Equipment and is considered elite. − − When rolling to determine which warrior/pilot are augmented, controlling player should apply +3 to their roll. − − The Division [[Force Specific Rules|force specific]] nullifies all opposing unit's abilities, the standard [[Manei_Domini#Shadow_Division_Force_Specific_Abilities|Shadow Division force specific abilities]], and has [[Overrun Combat]], [[Forcing the Initiative|Force the Initiative]], and [[Off-Map Movement]] special abilities as well.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 136: Rules Annex - 52nd Shadow Division - Apollyon's Chosen's special abilities, rules, and immunities</ref> − </div> ==Reference== ==Reference== − <references /> − − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' − * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' − * ''[[Touring the Stars: Hall]]'' − [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Shadow Division, 52nd|{{PAGENAME}}]] + [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Shadow Division, 52nd]]
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