53rd Jump Infantry Division

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Overview

The Fifty-third Jump Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Lackland[1], assigned as a part of the LXIX Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 53rd was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]

Officers

The commanding officer in 2764 is Major General Nirmala Wruck.[3]

Composition

As an SLDF Jump Infantry division the 53rd would have been formed from two brigades of Jump Troops, one brigade of 'Mech regiments and two Ground Aero Wings.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 151, "Third"
  3. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 65, "53rd Jump Infantry Division"
  4. ↑ The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography

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