229th Mechanized Infantry Division
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| 229th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Nickname | The Steel Alchemists |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | XXXVII Corps |
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Overview[edit]
The 229th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the unit was stationed on New Syrtis[1], assigned as a part of the XXXVII Corps, Fourth Army, to District 3 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 229th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 229th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Chu-hau Ling | 2764[3] | |
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.[4]