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In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[V Corps (Star League)|V Corps]], [[11th Army (Star League)|Eleventh Army]], to District 1 of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Military Region]] and then transferred to District 3 by [[2765]].<ref name=SL144>''The Star League'', p. 144, "Eleventh"</ref> | In [[2764]], the unit was assigned, as a part of the [[V Corps (Star League)|V Corps]], [[11th Army (Star League)|Eleventh Army]], to District 1 of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Military Region]] and then transferred to District 3 by [[2765]].<ref name=SL144>''The Star League'', p. 144, "Eleventh"</ref> | ||
| − | The Eightieth took part in the winter fighting for Moscow in January 2777. Its jump capable 'Mechs and light armor were not affected by the frozen rivers in the area allowing them to push against the defending Thirty-third Amaris Dragoons and secure the river crossings. <ref name=lot2p53>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 53</ref> | + | The Eightieth took part in the winter fighting for Moscow in January [[2777]]. Its jump capable 'Mechs and light armor were not affected by the frozen rivers in the area allowing them to push against the defending Thirty-third Amaris Dragoons and secure the river crossings. <ref name=lot2p53>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 53</ref> |
The Eightieth survived the war and the [[Hegemony Campaign]], and followed General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] on the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]] in [[2784]].<ref name=SL144/> | The Eightieth survived the war and the [[Hegemony Campaign]], and followed General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] on the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]] in [[2784]].<ref name=SL144/> | ||
Revision as of 04:55, 14 September 2019
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Overview
The Eightieth Royal Jump Infantry 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.
History
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the V Corps, Eleventh Army, to District 1 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region and then transferred to District 3 by 2765.[1]
The Eightieth took part in the winter fighting for Moscow in January 2777. Its jump capable 'Mechs and light armor were not affected by the frozen rivers in the area allowing them to push against the defending Thirty-third Amaris Dragoons and secure the river crossings. [2]
The Eightieth survived the war and the Hegemony Campaign, and followed General Aleksandr Kerensky on the Exodus in 2784.[1]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 80th Royal Jump Infantry Division | |||
Tactics
Unknown.
Composition History
As an SLDF Jump Infantry division the Eightieth would have been formed from two brigades of Jump Troops, one brigade of 'Mech regiments and two Ground Aero Wings.[3]
References