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| Designation    = 77th Division [[Level IV|IV]]-theta
 
| Designation    = 77th Division [[Level IV|IV]]-theta
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| formed        = 3030's
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| formed        = 3030s
 
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| Nickname      = The White Monsters (3050)<br>The Monsters (3062)
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| Nickname      = The White Monsters (3050);<br />The Monsters (3062)
 
| Affiliation    = ComStar
 
| Affiliation    = ComStar
 
| Parent Command = [[2nd Army (ComStar)|2nd Army]]
 
| Parent Command = [[2nd Army (ComStar)|2nd Army]]
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Clan Invasion & Battle for Tukayyid===
 
===Clan Invasion & Battle for Tukayyid===
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Prior to the initial [[Clan Invasion]] the veteran rated 77th Division was known by the nickname of ''The White Monsters'' and assigned to the [[2nd Army (ComStar)|2nd Army]]. Then a IV-iota based formation, the 77th's headquarters world was [[Fomalhaut]] in the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=20YU-70>''20 Year Update'', p. 70: "2nd V-lambda"</ref>
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Prior to the initial [[Clan Invasion]] the veteran rated 77th Division was known by the nickname of ''The White Monsters'' and assigned to the [[2nd Army (ComStar)|2nd Army]]. Then a IV-iota based formation, the 77th's headquarters world was [[Fomalhaut]] in the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=20YU-70>''20 Year Update'', p. 70: "2nd V-lambda"</ref>
  
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The unit was activated along with of Second Army to fight [[Trial of Possession]] for [[Terra]] on [[Tukayyid]], with the 77th one of the few veteran skilled combat Divisions assigned to confront the Falcons. During course of the campaign, the 77th Division was part of the key ambush in the city of Olalla, the entire city moved, with the division's 'Mechs hidden in bunkers under the false city of that ComStar had created. Unfortunately caution on the part of the [[Falcon Guards]] commander [[Aidan Pryde]] resulted in only the [[Cluster]]'s Heavy Alpha [[Star]] of [[OmniMech]]s entering the city first, with 77th's ruse exposed even as the Star was utterly annihilated. With the rest of the Falcon Guards now entering the city, along with tattered remains of the [[111th Division (ComStar)|111th Division]] & [[201st Division (ComStar)|201st Divisions]], the 77th Division led the way, pushing the Falcon Guards back into the suburbs of Olalla.  Despite pushing the Guards into the suburban regions, the 77th Division along with the 201st were demolished by the Guards.  Only Level III worth of troops from the Division survived, only through efforts of the Precentor Martial shifting troops from now ended Trials with the [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref name=T-58>''Tukayyid'', p. 58 - Campaign/Clan Jade Falcon - 77th Division actions and its near total destruction in fighting of Clan Jade Falcon.</ref> <ref name=FMC-23>''Field Manual: Comstar'', p. 23</ref>
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The unit was activated along with of Second Army to fight [[Trial of Possession]] for [[Terra]] on [[Tukayyid]], with the 77th one of the few veteran skilled combat Divisions assigned to confront the Falcons. During course of the campaign, the 77th Division was part of the key ambush in the city of Olalla, the entire city moved, with the division's 'Mechs hidden in bunkers under the false city of that ComStar had created. Unfortunately caution on the part of the [[Falcon Guards]] commander [[Aidan Pryde]] resulted in only the [[Cluster]]'s heavy Alpha [[Star]] of [[OmniMech]]s entering the city first, with 77th's ruse exposed even as the Star was utterly annihilated. With the rest of the Falcon Guards now entering the city, along with tattered remains of the [[111th Division (ComStar)|111th Division]] & [[201st Division (ComStar)|201st Divisions]], the 77th Division led the way, pushing the Falcon Guards back into the suburbs of Olalla.  Despite pushing the Guards into the suburban regions, the 77th Division along with the 201st were demolished by the Guards.  Only Level III worth of troops from the Division survived, only through efforts of the Precentor Martial shifting troops from now ended Trials with [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref name=T-58>''Tukayyid'', p. 58: Campaign/Clan Jade Falcon - 77th Division actions and its near total destruction in fighting of Clan Jade Falcon</ref><ref name=FMC-23>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 23</ref>
  
 
===Tukayyid Aftermath & Rebuilding after ComStar Schism===
 
===Tukayyid Aftermath & Rebuilding after ComStar Schism===
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Like many Com Guard Divisions, the 77th chose a new nickname after that climactic battle, calling itself merely ''The Monsters'', remaining with the Second Army and making [[Proserpina]] its headquarters.<ref name=CS-84>''ComStar'', p. 84, "2nd Army V-mu"</ref> Barely surviving the battle with the [[Clans]] on Tukayyid, the 77th suffered further losses from [[ComStar Schism|defections]] to the [[Word of Blake]]. Despite this, the [[Precentor Martial of ComStar| Martial]] ordered the Division to be rebuilt using [[BattleMech]]s from ComStar's secret stockpile on [[Terra]] and large production runs of the newly built ''[[Nexus (Star Python)|Nexus]]'' and ''[[Raijin (Fujin)|Raijin]]''. By [[3055]], the now regular rated 77th was transformed into a IV-theta formation and was equipped the 2nd Army's largest concentration of BattleMech forces, becoming its most powerful formation. <ref name=FMC-23/>
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Like many Com Guard Divisions, the 77th chose a new nickname after that climactic battle, calling itself merely ''The Monsters'', remaining with the Second Army and making [[Proserpina]] its headquarters.<ref name=CS-84>''ComStar'', p. 84: "2nd Army V-mu"</ref> Barely surviving the battle with the [[Clans]] on Tukayyid, the 77th suffered further losses from [[ComStar Schism|defections]] to the [[Word of Blake]]. Despite this, the [[Precentor Martial of ComStar| Martial]] ordered the Division to be rebuilt using [[BattleMech]]s from ComStar's secret stockpile on [[Terra]] and large production runs of the newly built ''[[Nexus (Star Python)|Nexus]]'' and ''[[Raijin (Fujin)|Raijin]]''. By [[3055]], the now regular rated 77th was transformed into a IV-theta formation and was equipped the 2nd Army's largest concentration of BattleMech forces, becoming its most powerful formation.<ref name=FMC-23/>
  
 
===Fire Brigade===
 
===Fire Brigade===
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During the years after the newly re-formed [[2nd Star League|Star League's]] elimination of the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], the unit remained stationed along on the border of the Combine and the [[House Davion|Davion]] [[Federated Commonwealth]].  Its most noted action prior to the [[FedCom Civil War]] breaking out was on Proserpina, the unit calming tensions with those respective border worlds.<ref name=FMC-23/> It continued to do until events of the Jihad, in 3067. <ref name=FMU-84>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 84 2nd Army V-Mu (The Iron Warriors) - 77th Division's updated info on units activities during FedCom Civil War era.</ref>
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During the years after the newly re-formed [[2nd Star League|Star League's]] elimination of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], the unit remained stationed along on the border of the Combine and the [[House Davion|Davion]] [[Federated Commonwealth]].  Its most noted action prior to the [[FedCom Civil War]] breaking out was on Proserpina, the unit calming tensions with those respective border worlds.<ref name=FMC-23/> It continued to do until events of the Jihad, in 3067.<ref name=FMU-84>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 84: 2nd Army V-Mu (The Iron Warriors) - 77th Division's updated info on units activities during FedCom Civil War era</ref>
  
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The 77th's sole direct involvement Civil War was when the elements of the division deployed to [[Benet III]] saw combat in December [[3062]] when the [[Loyalist]] [[5th Donegal Guards]] attempted to occupy the planet's [[HPG]] to prevent the [[Allies (FCCW)|Allied]] [[41st Avalon Hussars]] from requesting off-world support. The 77th would easily rebuff the attempt, imposing a virtual communication [[interdiction]] against the Lyran unit and launching a raid against [[Hauptmann General]] [[Ursa Potroy]]'s headquarters in retaliation, crippling the 5th's command and control centers. <ref name=FCCW-28>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 28 "Flashpoint - Benet III - Flash: 5 December 3062"</ref> While the 5th would ultimately destroy the 41st Hussars, members of the 77th and the HPG station's staff would supply covert aid to underground resistance cells formed by the Hussars. <ref name=FCCW-80>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 80 "Wave Two - Other Actions"</ref>
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The 77th's sole direct involvement Civil War was when the elements of the division deployed to [[Benet III]] saw combat in December [[3062]] when the [[Loyalist]] [[5th Donegal Guards]] attempted to occupy the planet's [[HPG]] to prevent the [[Allies (FCCW)|Allied]] [[41st Avalon Hussars]] from requesting off-world support. The 77th would easily rebuff the attempt, imposing a virtual communication [[interdiction]] against the Lyran unit and launching a raid against [[Hauptmann General]] [[Ursa Potroy]]'s headquarters in retaliation, crippling the 5th's command and control centers.<ref name=FCCW-28>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 28: "Flashpoint - Benet III - Flash: 5 December 3062"</ref> While the 5th would ultimately destroy the 41st Hussars, members of the 77th and the HPG station's staff would supply covert aid to underground resistance cells formed by the Hussars.<ref name=FCCW-80>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 80: "Wave Two - Other Actions"</ref>
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
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==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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| [[Precentor]] IV||[[Victoria Minnick]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20YU-70/>
 
| [[Precentor]] IV||[[Victoria Minnick]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20YU-70/>
 
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| Precentor VIII||[[Jolling Rajii]]||[[3055]] - [[3062]]<ref name=CS-84/><ref name=FMC-23/>
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| Precentor VIII||[[Jollings Rajii]]||[[3055]] - [[3062]]<ref name=CS-84/><ref name=FMC-23/>
 
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| Precentor XI||[[William Plane]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMU-98>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 98 - Com Guards Deployment as of August [[3067]]</ref>
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| Precentor XI||[[William Plane]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMU-98>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 98: Com Guards Deployment as of August [[3067]]</ref>
 
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
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The 77th Division's Composition is considered to be [[Combined Arms]] formation, however its unclear what components or Level IIs are assigned any specific types of unit types. (Mechs, Vehicles, Infantry, etc).
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The 77th Division's Composition is considered to be [[Combined Arms]] formation, however it's unclear what components or Level IIs are assigned any specific types of unit types — 'Mechs, vehicles, infantry, etc.
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
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: Note: At this point in time the 77th Division was stationed on Proserpina.<ref name=CS-84/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the 77th Division was stationed on Proserpina.<ref name=CS-84/>
  
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===3067===
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===3062===
 
'''77th Division''' (The Monsters IV-theta)<ref name=FMC-23/>
 
'''77th Division''' (The Monsters IV-theta)<ref name=FMC-23/>
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* The Gunslingers III-eta CO: IV Demi-Precentor Benito Juarez
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* The Gunslingers III-eta CO: Demi-Precentor V [[Benito Juarez]]
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* The Magnificent Few III-theta CO: Demi-Precentor IV Harry Cruikshank
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* The Magnificent Few III-theta CO: Demi-Precentor IV [[Harry Cruikshank]]
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* Spoils of War III-zeta CO: Demi-Precentor X Valdimir Zilbert
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* Spoils of War III-zeta CO: Demi-Precentor X [[Vladimir Zilbert]]
 
* Bright Horizon III-theta CO: Demi-Precentor II [[Rita Barth]]
 
* Bright Horizon III-theta CO: Demi-Precentor II [[Rita Barth]]
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* The Stonecutters III-iota CO: Demi-Precentor IX [[Fivel Calif]]
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* Valor and Arms III-kappa CO: Demi-Precentor III [[Anne Wente]]
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*The unit's insignia is pair of golden eyes on a black disk. <ref name=FMC-23/>
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*The unit's insignia is pair of golden eyes on a black disk.<ref name=FMC-23/>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]''
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* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)]]''
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* ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]''
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[[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 077th]]
 
[[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 077th]]

Latest revision as of 06:19, 30 November 2023

Com Guards 77th Division.png
77th Division IV-theta
Formed 3030s
Nickname The White Monsters (3050);
The Monsters (3062)
Affiliation ComStar
Parent Command 2nd Army

Most notably the key unit in the Olalla trap during the Battle of Tukayyid, the 77th Division was part of the Com Guard Second Army.

History[edit]

Clan Invasion & Battle for Tukayyid[edit]

Prior to the initial Clan Invasion the veteran rated 77th Division was known by the nickname of The White Monsters and assigned to the 2nd Army. Then a IV-iota based formation, the 77th's headquarters world was Fomalhaut in the Draconis Combine.[1]

The unit was activated along with of Second Army to fight Trial of Possession for Terra on Tukayyid, with the 77th one of the few veteran skilled combat Divisions assigned to confront the Falcons. During course of the campaign, the 77th Division was part of the key ambush in the city of Olalla, the entire city moved, with the division's 'Mechs hidden in bunkers under the false city of that ComStar had created. Unfortunately caution on the part of the Falcon Guards commander Aidan Pryde resulted in only the Cluster's heavy Alpha Star of OmniMechs entering the city first, with 77th's ruse exposed even as the Star was utterly annihilated. With the rest of the Falcon Guards now entering the city, along with tattered remains of the 111th Division & 201st Divisions, the 77th Division led the way, pushing the Falcon Guards back into the suburbs of Olalla. Despite pushing the Guards into the suburban regions, the 77th Division along with the 201st were demolished by the Guards. Only Level III worth of troops from the Division survived, only through efforts of the Precentor Martial shifting troops from now ended Trials with Clan Ghost Bear.[2][3]

Tukayyid Aftermath & Rebuilding after ComStar Schism[edit]

Like many Com Guard Divisions, the 77th chose a new nickname after that climactic battle, calling itself merely The Monsters, remaining with the Second Army and making Proserpina its headquarters.[4] Barely surviving the battle with the Clans on Tukayyid, the 77th suffered further losses from defections to the Word of Blake. Despite this, the Martial ordered the Division to be rebuilt using BattleMechs from ComStar's secret stockpile on Terra and large production runs of the newly built Nexus and Raijin. By 3055, the now regular rated 77th was transformed into a IV-theta formation and was equipped the 2nd Army's largest concentration of BattleMech forces, becoming its most powerful formation.[3]

Fire Brigade[edit]

During the years after the newly re-formed Star League's elimination of Clan Smoke Jaguar, the unit remained stationed along on the border of the Combine and the Davion Federated Commonwealth. Its most noted action prior to the FedCom Civil War breaking out was on Proserpina, the unit calming tensions with those respective border worlds.[3] It continued to do until events of the Jihad, in 3067.[5]

The 77th's sole direct involvement Civil War was when the elements of the division deployed to Benet III saw combat in December 3062 when the Loyalist 5th Donegal Guards attempted to occupy the planet's HPG to prevent the Allied 41st Avalon Hussars from requesting off-world support. The 77th would easily rebuff the attempt, imposing a virtual communication interdiction against the Lyran unit and launching a raid against Hauptmann General Ursa Potroy's headquarters in retaliation, crippling the 5th's command and control centers.[6] While the 5th would ultimately destroy the 41st Hussars, members of the 77th and the HPG station's staff would supply covert aid to underground resistance cells formed by the Hussars.[7]

Jihad[edit]


Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 77th Division
Precentor IV Victoria Minnick 3050[1]
Precentor VIII Jollings Rajii 3055 - 3062[4][3]
Precentor XI William Plane 3067[8]

Tactics[edit]

During Tukayyid the Division utilities camouflage and urban fighting skills to ambush Jade Falcons assaulting their city and fight off occupation. The unit later developed and utilized its skills in peacekeeping in order to keep opposing military forces from attacking one another.[2]

Composition History[edit]

The 77th Division's Composition is considered to be Combined Arms formation, however it's unclear what components or Level IIs are assigned any specific types of unit types — 'Mechs, vehicles, infantry, etc.

3050[edit]

77th Division (Division/Veteran)[1]

Note: At this point in time the 77th Division was stationed on Fomalhaut.[1]

3055[edit]

77th Division (Division/Elite)[4]

Note: At this point in time the 77th Division was stationed on Proserpina.[4]

3062[edit]

77th Division (The Monsters IV-theta)[3]

Notes[edit]

  • The unit's insignia is pair of golden eyes on a black disk.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 20 Year Update, p. 70: "2nd V-lambda"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tukayyid, p. 58: Campaign/Clan Jade Falcon - 77th Division actions and its near total destruction in fighting of Clan Jade Falcon
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Field Manual: ComStar, p. 23
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 ComStar, p. 84: "2nd Army V-mu"
  5. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 84: 2nd Army V-Mu (The Iron Warriors) - 77th Division's updated info on units activities during FedCom Civil War era
  6. ↑ FedCom Civil War, p. 28: "Flashpoint - Benet III - Flash: 5 December 3062"
  7. ↑ FedCom Civil War, p. 80: "Wave Two - Other Actions"
  8. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 98: Com Guards Deployment as of August 3067

Bibliography[edit]

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