206th Royal Mechanized Infantry Division

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206th Royal Mechanized Infantry Division
Nickname The Democrats of Brazil[1]
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command XLV Corps

The 206th 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.

History[edit]

In 2764 the 206th Royal was a part of XLV Corps within the Eighteenth Army and was assigned to the Periphery Military Region. The 206th Royal was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery by 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 206th Royal was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 206th Royal Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Carl Raynerson 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. 213
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 156: "Seventh"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

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