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Arriving on [[Luthien]] in May of [[3071]], the largely veteran 42nd originally served as support and security forces for the [[9th Division (Word of Blake)|9th Division]].<ref name=JTPL_7/> | Arriving on [[Luthien]] in May of [[3071]], the largely veteran 42nd originally served as support and security forces for the [[9th Division (Word of Blake)|9th Division]].<ref name=JTPL_7/> | ||
| − | On June 19 [[3072]], a task force identified by [[Clan Nova Cat]] as belonging to the [[Word of Blake]] (but superficially marked as though from the [[Draconis Combine]]) | + | On June 19 [[3072]], a task force identified by [[Clan Nova Cat]] as belonging to the [[Word of Blake]] (but superficially marked as though from the [[Draconis Combine]]) damaged the SLS ''Vision Quest'' over [[Irece]] and attacked the capital, both with nuclear weaponry. The 42nd Shadow Division was identified as the closest Word of Blake unit and most likely to have undertaken the assault.<ref name=JHS72_36>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 76, "Agents Provocateurs"</ref><ref>''''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 96, "Drake News Flash – 24 July 3072": In spite of the "dropped link" suggesting destruction over Irece, the SLS ''Vision Quest'' was active less than a month later over Luthien.</ref> |
The 42nd became more embroiled in the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|battle for Luthein]] when the Nova Cat's [[Xi Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Xi Galaxy]] arrived in July [[3072]] and declared a [[Trial of Annihilation]] against the unit. During their assault, they engaged Clan Nova Cat forces within the [[Nagasaki]] community zone, of the [[Crane (district)|Crane]] district on [[Luthien]] on 21 August, [[3072]]. [[Demi-Precentor]] [[Eric Hughes]] engaged a ''[[Nova Cat (BattleMech)|Nova Cat]]'' [[OmniMech]], an [[SM1]] hovercraft and a [[binary]] of troops embedded in a mechanical shop.<ref name=JTPL_1>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 1, "Manifest Destiny"</ref> While Belial's troops and the [[9th Division (Word of Blake)|9th Division]] both suffered heavy losses, the 42nd managed to devastate the Nova Cats through both orbital and ground attacks supported by tactical nuclear strikes.<ref name=JTPL_7/> | The 42nd became more embroiled in the [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)|battle for Luthein]] when the Nova Cat's [[Xi Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Xi Galaxy]] arrived in July [[3072]] and declared a [[Trial of Annihilation]] against the unit. During their assault, they engaged Clan Nova Cat forces within the [[Nagasaki]] community zone, of the [[Crane (district)|Crane]] district on [[Luthien]] on 21 August, [[3072]]. [[Demi-Precentor]] [[Eric Hughes]] engaged a ''[[Nova Cat (BattleMech)|Nova Cat]]'' [[OmniMech]], an [[SM1]] hovercraft and a [[binary]] of troops embedded in a mechanical shop.<ref name=JTPL_1>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 1, "Manifest Destiny"</ref> While Belial's troops and the [[9th Division (Word of Blake)|9th Division]] both suffered heavy losses, the 42nd managed to devastate the Nova Cats through both orbital and ground attacks supported by tactical nuclear strikes.<ref name=JTPL_7/> | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 22 November 2010
History
The Forty-Second assisted the Blakist 29th Division's assault on the Draconis Combine world of Pesht in early February 3071, devastating the defenders with biological and nuclear weaponry.[1]
Arriving on Luthien in May of 3071, the largely veteran 42nd originally served as support and security forces for the 9th Division.[2]
On June 19 3072, a task force identified by Clan Nova Cat as belonging to the Word of Blake (but superficially marked as though from the Draconis Combine) damaged the SLS Vision Quest over Irece and attacked the capital, both with nuclear weaponry. The 42nd Shadow Division was identified as the closest Word of Blake unit and most likely to have undertaken the assault.[1][3]
The 42nd became more embroiled in the battle for Luthein when the Nova Cat's Xi Galaxy arrived in July 3072 and declared a Trial of Annihilation against the unit. During their assault, they engaged Clan Nova Cat forces within the Nagasaki community zone, of the Crane district on Luthien on 21 August, 3072. Demi-Precentor Eric Hughes engaged a Nova Cat OmniMech, an SM1 hovercraft and a binary of troops embedded in a mechanical shop.[4] While Belial's troops and the 9th Division both suffered heavy losses, the 42nd managed to devastate the Nova Cats through both orbital and ground attacks supported by tactical nuclear strikes.[2]
In December of 3074, Clan Ghost Bear's Alpha, Omega, and Rho galaxies struck Luthien. The 42nd managed to inflict heavy damage on both Alpha and Rho, but the unit was reportedly destroyed by three to five clusters of Ghost Bear troops.[5] No evidence surfaced to suggest Precentor Belial or his command Level II were among the dead.[2]
Officers
As of 3071, the commanding officer was Precentor Belial.[2]
Tactics
The 42nd wee experts in Urban Combat.
Composition
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Notes
- The presence of the 42nd in orbit of Irece in June 3072 is unconfirmed, as Nova Cat personel only determined the 42nd was the closest Word unit and the most likely to undertake the attack.
Rules
- During the Battle of Luthien, the 42nd's skill at identifying a building's weak points was demonstrated by the unit having the opportunity to cause the building's collapse result in greater damage to adjacent units.[2]
Reference
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 76, "Agents Provocateurs"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 7, "42nd Shadow Division"
- ↑ ''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 96, "Drake News Flash – 24 July 3072": In spite of the "dropped link" suggesting destruction over Irece, the SLS Vision Quest was active less than a month later over Luthien.
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 1, "Manifest Destiny"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 104, "42nd Shadow Division"