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| − | | | + | | Designation = 55th Mechanized Infantry Division |
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| − | + | | Nickname =The Robert Fulton Division<ref name=FM:SLDFp141>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 141</ref> | |
| + | | Affiliation = SLDF | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[XXVII Corps (Star League)|XXVII Corps]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | They participated in Operation KOBALD, a series of wargames that involved every unit of the Eleventh Army fighting each other, and were soundly defeated by the [[92nd Jump Infantry Division]]. As a result the entire command staff of the Fifty-fifth was removed and replaced by new officers. These officers were spending their time improving their | + | They participated in [[Operation KOBALD]], a series of wargames that involved every unit of the Eleventh Army fighting each other, and were soundly defeated by the [[92nd Jump Infantry Division]]. As a result the entire command staff of the Fifty-fifth was removed and replaced by new officers. These officers were spending their time improving their soldiers' morale, and were then planning on improving their skills.<ref name=FM:SLDFp141/> |
In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XXVII Corps (Star League)|XXVII Corps]], [[11th Army (Star League)|Eleventh Army]], to District 1 of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Military Region]] and then transferred to District 3 by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL144>''The Star League'', p. 144, "Eleventh"</ref> The Fifty-fifth was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL144/> | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[XXVII Corps (Star League)|XXVII Corps]], [[11th Army (Star League)|Eleventh Army]], to District 1 of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Military Region]] and then transferred to District 3 by [[2765]], to take part in the [[Periphery Uprising]].<ref name=SL144>''The Star League'', p. 144, "Eleventh"</ref> The Fifty-fifth was destroyed during the [[Hegemony Campaign]].<ref name=SL144/> | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 55th Mechanized Infantry Division''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 55th Mechanized Infantry Division''' | ||
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| + | | [[Lieutenant General]]||[[Takia Foster]]||[[2764]]<ref name=FM:SLDFp141/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 11 November 2023
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| 55th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Nickname | The Robert Fulton Division[1] |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | XXVII Corps |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The Fifty-fifth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
They participated in Operation KOBALD, a series of wargames that involved every unit of the Eleventh Army fighting each other, and were soundly defeated by the 92nd Jump Infantry Division. As a result the entire command staff of the Fifty-fifth was removed and replaced by new officers. These officers were spending their time improving their soldiers' morale, and were then planning on improving their skills.[1]
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the XXVII Corps, Eleventh Army, to District 1 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region and then transferred to District 3 by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The Fifty-fifth was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 55th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Lieutenant General | Takia Foster | 2764[1] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Mechanized Infantry Divisions of the Star League were used offensively to exploit gaps in the enemy front created by the BattleMech Divisions. They also bore the brunt of defensive actions.
Composition History[edit]
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[3]