299th Mechanized Infantry Division
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| 299th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Disbanded | 2765 |
| Nickname | Oppenheimer's Honor |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | LXIX Corps |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The 299th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Offerman[1], assigned as a part of the LXIX Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery.[2] The 299th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 299th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Elizabeth Horvath | 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]