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| − | | Designation = | + | | Designation = Sixth Royal Mechanized Infantry Division |
| − | | formed = 2571 | + | | formed = [[2571]] |
| − | | Disbanded = 2764 | + | | Disbanded = [[2764]] |
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| − | | Nickname = | + | | Nickname = |
| Affiliation = [[Star League]] | | Affiliation = [[Star League]] | ||
| Parent Command = [[I Corps (Star League)|I Corps]] | | Parent Command = [[I Corps (Star League)|I Corps]] | ||
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
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| + | The '''Sixth Royal Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. It was one of the SLDF's [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal units]], which consisted of troops from the [[Terran Hegemony]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The '''Sixth Royal | + | The unit was originally formed as the '''Sixth Royal Division''' during the creation of the SLDF in [[2571]], and was a part of [[II Corps (Star League)|II Corps]] during the [[Reunification War]], where it served in the [[Outworlds Alliance]] campaign from [[2581]] to [[2583]] before being transferred to the [[Taurian Concordat]] front in [[2584]].<ref name="H:RWp140">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 140: "Outworlds Alliance Front"</ref> |
| − | As a part of the Outworlds Alliance task force, the Sixth was stationed on [[Kesai IV]] when military action against the Alliance began, deploying to [[Niles (DC)|Niles]] and [[Sevon]] in [[2581]]; the Sixth was then deployed across several worlds at brigade strength, with the [[ | + | As a part of the Outworlds Alliance task force, the Sixth was stationed on [[Kesai IV]] when military action against the Alliance began, deploying to [[Niles (DC)|Niles]] and [[Sevon]] in [[2581]]; the Sixth was then deployed across several worlds at brigade strength, with the [[Sixteenth Royal Brigade]] remaining on Sevon whilst the [[Seventeenth Royal Brigade]] deployed to [[Pitkin]] and the [[Eighteenth Royal Brigade]] to [[Kennard]]. While the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Brigades would remain on Pitkin and Kennard throughout [[2583]], the Sixteenth Royal Brigade saw action on both [[Tancredi IV]] and [[Haynesville]] that year.<ref name="H:RWp140"/> |
| − | Having been redeployed to [[Victralla]] in [[2584]], the Sixth saw action on [[Hanseta]] in [[2585]] and [[2586]], [[MacLeod's Land]] in [[2587]] and [[New Vandenberg]] in [[2588]]. The Sixth saw combat again in [[2590]] on [[Desolate Plains]] before returning to [[New Vandenberg]] in [[2591]], where the Sixth would remain until being deployed into the [[Hyades Cluster]] in [[2593]].<ref name="H:RWp142-3">''Historical: Reunification War'', | + | Having been redeployed to [[Victralla]] in [[2584]], the Sixth saw action on [[Hanseta]] in [[2585]] and [[2586]], [[MacLeod's Land]] in [[2587]] and [[New Vandenberg]] in [[2588]]. The Sixth saw combat again in [[2590]] on [[Desolate Plains]] before returning to [[New Vandenberg]] in [[2591]], where the Sixth would remain until being deployed into the [[Hyades Cluster]] in [[2593]].<ref name="H:RWp142-3">''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 142–143: "Taurian Concordat Front"</ref> |
| − | By [[2764]] the Sixth Royal Division had become the Sixth Royal Mechanized Infantry Division and was stationed on [[Terra]]<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 251 | + | By [[2764]], the Sixth Royal Division had become the Sixth Royal Mechanized Infantry Division and was stationed on [[Terra]],<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 251: "SLDF - Terran Hegemony Military Command Map"</ref> as part of [[I Corps (Star League)|I Corps]], [[1st Army (Star League)|First Army]], deployed within the [[Terran Military Region]].<ref name=SL140>''The Star League'', p. 140: "First"</ref> The Sixth was destroyed during the [[Amaris Civil War]] in [[2766]].<ref name=SL140/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===2581=== | ===2581=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Royal Division''' (3 Brigades)<ref name="H:RWp140"/> |
* [[16th Royal Brigade]] | * [[16th Royal Brigade]] | ||
* [[17th Royal Brigade]] | * [[17th Royal Brigade]] | ||
* [[18th Royal Brigade]] | * [[18th Royal Brigade]] | ||
| − | :*CO: [[Lieutenant General]] [[Daishin Minxia]]<ref name="H:RWp123">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 123 | + | :*CO: [[Lieutenant General]] [[Daishin Minxia]]<ref name="H:RWp123">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 123: "Pitcairn's Raids"</ref> |
| − | Despite the doctrine and organization originally defined for divisions during the creation of the SLDF, the | + | Despite the doctrine and organization originally defined for divisions during the creation of the SLDF, the Sixth would most likely have been a mélange of combined armed units.<ref name="H:RWp27">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 27: "Divisions and Brigades"</ref> |
===2764=== | ===2764=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixth Royal Mechanized Infantry Division''' (3 Brigades)<ref name=SL140/> |
As a mechanized infantry division the 6th would have consisted of two brigades of mechanized infantry and one [[BattleMech]] brigade, plus an air [[Wing (Military Unit)|wing]] and combat and logistical support units.<ref name="H:RWp27"/> | As a mechanized infantry division the 6th would have consisted of two brigades of mechanized infantry and one [[BattleMech]] brigade, plus an air [[Wing (Military Unit)|wing]] and combat and logistical support units.<ref name="H:RWp27"/> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | It was confirmed by the author of [[Historical: Reunification War]] that in general, the Divisions listed within [[The Star League | + | It was confirmed by the author of ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' that in general, the Divisions listed within ''[[The Star League]]'' can be traced back directly to those Divisions listed within ''Historical: Reunification War''.<ref name="CGL:ATW05102011">''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,11015.0.html Ask The Writers: Star League Divisions: Reunification War to Liberation of Terra]'' (dead link)</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:28, 17 November 2023
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| Sixth Royal Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | 2571 |
| Disbanded | 2764 |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | I Corps |
The Sixth Royal Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army. It was one of the SLDF's Royal units, which consisted of troops from the Terran Hegemony.
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History[edit]
The unit was originally formed as the Sixth Royal Division during the creation of the SLDF in 2571, and was a part of II Corps during the Reunification War, where it served in the Outworlds Alliance campaign from 2581 to 2583 before being transferred to the Taurian Concordat front in 2584.[1]
As a part of the Outworlds Alliance task force, the Sixth was stationed on Kesai IV when military action against the Alliance began, deploying to Niles and Sevon in 2581; the Sixth was then deployed across several worlds at brigade strength, with the Sixteenth Royal Brigade remaining on Sevon whilst the Seventeenth Royal Brigade deployed to Pitkin and the Eighteenth Royal Brigade to Kennard. While the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Brigades would remain on Pitkin and Kennard throughout 2583, the Sixteenth Royal Brigade saw action on both Tancredi IV and Haynesville that year.[1]
Having been redeployed to Victralla in 2584, the Sixth saw action on Hanseta in 2585 and 2586, MacLeod's Land in 2587 and New Vandenberg in 2588. The Sixth saw combat again in 2590 on Desolate Plains before returning to New Vandenberg in 2591, where the Sixth would remain until being deployed into the Hyades Cluster in 2593.[2]
By 2764, the Sixth Royal Division had become the Sixth Royal Mechanized Infantry Division and was stationed on Terra,[3] as part of I Corps, First Army, deployed within the Terran Military Region.[4] The Sixth was destroyed during the Amaris Civil War in 2766.[4]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 6th Royal Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
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]
2581[edit]
Sixth Royal Division (3 Brigades)[1]
Despite the doctrine and organization originally defined for divisions during the creation of the SLDF, the Sixth would most likely have been a mélange of combined armed units.[6]
2764[edit]
Sixth Royal Mechanized Infantry Division (3 Brigades)[4] As a mechanized infantry division the 6th would have consisted of two brigades of mechanized infantry and one BattleMech brigade, plus an air wing and combat and logistical support units.[6]
Notes[edit]
It was confirmed by the author of Historical: Reunification War that in general, the Divisions listed within The Star League can be traced back directly to those Divisions listed within Historical: Reunification War.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Historical: Reunification War, p. 140: "Outworlds Alliance Front"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, pp. 142–143: "Taurian Concordat Front"
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 251: "SLDF - Terran Hegemony Military Command Map"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Star League, p. 140: "First"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 123: "Pitcairn's Raids"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Historical: Reunification War, p. 27: "Divisions and Brigades"
- ↑ Ask The Writers: Star League Divisions: Reunification War to Liberation of Terra (dead link)