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Latest revision as of 04:56, 17 June 2023

Ninety-first Mechanized Infantry Division
Nickname The Jericho Division[1]
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command XVIII Corps

Overview[edit]

The Ninety-first Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History[edit]

In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the XVIII Corps, Ninth Army, to District 2 of the Free Worlds League Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The Division was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Ninety-first Mechanized Infantry Division
Lieutenant General Hans Schaufelberge 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]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 117
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 142: "Ninth"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

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