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| image = [[Image:Star League Logo.png]] | | image = [[Image:Star League Logo.png]] | ||
| nickname = The Rhodes Rifles | | nickname = The Rhodes Rifles | ||
| − | | parent formation = [[Star League | + | | parent formation = [[LXII Corps (Star League)|LXII Corps]] |
| formed = unknown | | formed = unknown | ||
| − | | year = | + | | year = 2767 |
| unitname = 270th Mechanized Infantry Divisiion | | unitname = 270th Mechanized Infantry Divisiion | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''270th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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The commanding officer in 2764 is [[Lieutenant General]] [[Philo Potts|Philo "Beancounter" Potts]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp73>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 73, "270th Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref> | The commanding officer in 2764 is [[Lieutenant General]] [[Philo Potts|Philo "Beancounter" Potts]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp73>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 73, "270th Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref> | ||
| + | ==Tactics== | ||
| + | The Mechanised 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. | ||
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| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.<ref name="SLp133">''The Star League'', p. 133</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 07:23, 7 August 2016
Contents
Overview
The 270th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Adelson[1], assigned as a part of the LXII Corps, Fourth Army, to District 3 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed are of the Periphery by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 270th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers
The commanding officer in 2764 is Lieutenant General Philo "Beancounter" Potts.[3]
Tactics
The Mechanised 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
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[4]