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| nickname = ''Apollyon's Chosen''
 
| nickname = ''Apollyon's Chosen''
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| parent formation = Manei Domini
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| parent formation = [[Shadow Divisions]]
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| formed  = 3068
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| disbanded = [[3079]]
 
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| unitname = 52nd Shadow Division (''Apollyon's Chosen'')
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==Unit Description==
 
==Unit Description==
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The 52nd Shadow Division was elite combat formation under the aegis of [[Word of Blake]] that first appeared reportively in first year of the [[Jihad]]. The Shadow Division was staffed with cyberneticly augmented warriors known as the Manei Domini.  The Division was commanded by the Manei Domini's leader, [[Precentor]] [[Apollyon]], selected the only the top people of Word of Blake Militia & Shadow Divisions to staff the unit.   They were known for their ruthless and fanatic devotion to the [[Thomas Marik|Master]].  The Division also serves as the parent unit for the special independent operations formation known as the Opacus Venatori.
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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 cyberneticly 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===
 
===First Appearance and Domination of Gibson===
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The unit first appeared in public [[3068]], though not in its entirety. It was not until Precentor Apollyon was given the governship of later Sir [[Paul Masters|Paul Masters']] world of [[Gibson]] by Word of Blake influenced member of Marik government, [[Paul Marik]].
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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]].
  
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Entire ''Apollyon's Chosen'' arrived on planet, they begun put down any resistance against Precentor Apollyon's governorship ruthlessly. The Division actions lead to world being converted factory world for the Blake & Manei Domini. Camps sprung across the globe outside the surviving cities of Gibson, where intelligence reports suspect Apollyon is using citizens of planet as raw-materials to make next generation of expendable cybernetic warriors.  
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When the entire ''Apollyon's Chosen'' arrived on planet, they begun to put down any resistance against Precentor Apollyon ruthlessly. The Division's actions led to the world being converted to a principle stronghold for the Word of Blake and Manei Domini. Refuge 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===
 
===Campaign of 3073-3074===
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In April [[3073]], the unit deployed in campaign where they responded to various needs of the Word of Blake which brought them through [[Word of Blake Protectorate]] and House Steiner space.  The unit first arrived on [[Hall]], where they were called in an urgent request for their assistance.  The Word of Blake employed [[Mercenary|mercenary unit]]. garrisoning the planet, [[Martian Cuirassiers]], requested Blake to send someone to discussion of contract terms for their duty there. Instead of discussing terms, the ''Apollyon's Chosen'' eradicated the mercenary unit with city they were garrisoning.
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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. The 52nd was requested to discuss contract terms for their duty there. For unknown reasons, instead of discussing terms, the ''Apollyon's Chosen'' eradicated the mercenary unit and the city the unit was stationed in.<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>
  
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In June, they stuck the [[Free World League]] world of [[Alphard]] where they destroyed the remains of the [[Legion of the Rising Sun]] mercenary unit.  Having received word of Principality of Regulus dispatching invasion force to Gibson, the Division moves with incredible speed back to Gibson to assist the [[49th Shadow Division]] to repulse the invasion in August.  The Regulan Task force lead by [[4th Regulan Hussars|Fourth Regulan Hussars]]'s General Kinchuhuara, struck the former [[Gibson Federated BattleMechs|Gibson Federated BattleMechs']] factory complex. The Division lay hidden among the buildings of the complex. As the Fourth Regulans enter it, the ''Apollyon's Chosen'' launched their ambush of General's leading forces and mauled it. After killing General Kinchuhuara, Precentor Apollyon instructed all opposing forces to surrender. A number of the smaller mercenary commands attached to Regulan's task force surrendered, but Division fought on against naughty retreating Fourth Regulans and their major mercenary commands allies.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' p. 51 - "Bloodless Coup - Details of the Regulan invasion and actions of the 52nd Division & its commander".</ref>
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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, lead by [[4th Regulan Hussars|Fourth Regulan Hussars]]'s General Kinchuhuara, 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 Kinchuhuara, Precentor Apollyon demanded that all opposing forces surrender. A number of the smaller mercenary commands attached to Regulan's 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>
  
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Within a month, the 52nd Shadow had mobilized itself and then struck [[Caledonia]] with elements of the [[40th Shadow Division]]. There they attacked and destroyed the [[22nd Skye Rangers]] whom were preparing to invade the Blake held factory world of [[Hesperus II]]. During this fight, the Division received heavily damage in its annihilation of the Skye regiment.  However, despite this damage the Division was on move conducting last leg of it’s 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.  The Division returned to Gibson where again it arrived in time to assist the 49th Shadow to repulse yet another Regulan raid.  By 3075, intelligence reports indicated that Division returned to full strength.
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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]], whom 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 12 month 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.
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===Destruction===
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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==
 
==Officers==
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*As of [[3068]], the Commanding Officer of the Division was [[Precentor]] [[Apollyon]].
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==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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Unknown.
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3075===
 
===3075===
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* [[Level IV]] Division
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'''52nd Shadow Division''' ([[Level IV]] Division)
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**[[Opacus Venatori]] - Estimated two [[Level II|Level IIs]]<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 108 - Unit Profile - size and whom the unit is attached to.</ref>
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*[[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==
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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''.
  
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===Game Notes===
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==Rules==
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When using the scenario specific rules; The controlling player may choose all of their desired 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 elite Skilled.
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===Game Rules===
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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.
 
When rolling to determine which warrior/pilot are augmented, controlling player should apply +3 to their roll.
  
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The Division [[Force Specific Rules|force specific]] includes immunities to all opposing unit's abilities, the standard [[Manei_Domini#Shadow_Division_Force_Specific_Abilities|Shadow Division force specific abilities]] amd has [[Overrun Combat]], [[Forcing the Initiative|Force the Initiative]], and [[Off-Map Movement]] special abilities as well.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents - Rules Annex - 52nd Shadow Division - Apollyon's Chosen's special abilities, rules, and immunities.</ref>
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The Division [[Force Specific Rules|force specific]] includes immunities to 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 - Rules Annex - 52nd Shadow Division - Apollyon's Chosen's special abilities, rules, and immunities.</ref>
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==Reference==
 
==Reference==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
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*''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]''
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* ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]''
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*''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]''
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* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]''
  
 
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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 cyberneticly 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 Master. The Division also served as the parent unit for the special independent operations unit known as the Opacus Venatori.

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' world of Gibson by the Word of Blake influenced member of the Marik government, Paul Marik.

When the entire Apollyon's Chosen arrived on planet, they begun to put down any resistance against Precentor Apollyon ruthlessly. The Division's actions led to the world being converted to a principle stronghold for the Word of Blake and Manei Domini. Refuge 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

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. The 52nd was requested to discuss contract terms for their duty there. For unknown reasons, instead of discussing terms, the Apollyon's Chosen eradicated the mercenary unit and the city the unit was stationed in.[1][2]

In June, they struck the Free Worlds League world of Alphard where they destroyed the remains of the Legion of the Rising Sun mercenary unit.[2][3] 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, lead by Fourth Regulan Hussars's General Kinchuhuara, struck the former 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 Kinchuhuara, Precentor Apollyon demanded that all opposing forces surrender. A number of the smaller mercenary commands attached to Regulan's 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. [4]

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, whom 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 12 month 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.[5][6] 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.

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.[7]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 52nd Shadow Division
Precentor Apollyon 3068

Tactics

Unknown.

Composition History

3075

52nd Shadow Division (Level IV Division)

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

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 includes immunities to all opposing unit's abilities, the standard Shadow Division force specific abilities, and has Overrun Combat, Force the Initiative, and Off-Map Movement special abilities as well.[9]

Reference

  1. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 26, "Timeline of the Jihad"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 51, "The Jihad In Review"
  3. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 31, "Timeline of the Jihad"
  4. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents p. 51 - "Bloodless Coup - Details of the Regulan invasion and actions of the 52nd Division & its commander".
  5. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 48, "Timeline of the Jihad"
  6. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"
  7. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 125, "Shadow Divisions"
  8. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 108 - Unit Profile - size and whom the unit is attached to.
  9. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents - Rules Annex - 52nd Shadow Division - Apollyon's Chosen's special abilities, rules, and immunities.

Bibliography

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