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| − | | | + | | Designation = 218th Mechanized Infantry Division |
| − | + | | formed = unknown | |
| − | | formed | + | | Disbanded = 2767<ref name="FSWp34"/> |
| − | | | + | | Previous Designation = |
| − | | | + | | Nickname = Unbowed, Unbroken, Unshaken<ref name=FM:SLDFp123>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 123</ref> |
| − | | | + | | Affiliation = SLDF |
| + | | Parent Command = [[XLI Corps (Star League)|XLI Corps]] | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The '''218th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | The '''218th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]] the 218th was a part of [[XLI Corps (Star League)|XLI Corps]] within the [[ | + | In [[2764]] the 218th was a part of [[XLI Corps (Star League)|XLI Corps]] within the [[Ninth Army (Star League)|Ninth Army]] and was assigned to District 2 of the [[Free Worlds League Military Region]]. The 218th was moved to an undisclosed area of the [[Periphery]] in [[2765]] in response to the [[Periphery Uprising]], but defected at some point after arriving, joining the Periphery rebels.<ref name=SL142>''The Star League'', p. 142: "Ninth"</ref> The defectors from the 218th - approximately two regiments of troops in total - joined the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] in [[2766]], but were destroyed in [[2767]].<ref name="FSWp34">''First Succession War'', p. 34: "Those Left Behind (Continued)"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 218th Mechanized Infantry Division''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 218th Mechanized Infantry Division''' | ||
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| + | | [[Major General]]||[[Apollonia Hanas]]||[[2760]]<ref name=FM:SLDFp123/> | ||
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| + | | [[Major General]]||[[Hans Zutell]]||[[2760]]-[[2764]]<ref name=FM:SLDFp123/> | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The | + | 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== | ==Composition History== | ||
| − | The Division comprised two Brigades of | + | The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized 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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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' |
| + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Star League]]'' | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands - Mechanized Infantry Division|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0218th]] | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands - Mechanized Infantry Division|Mechanized Infantry Division, 0218th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:43, 11 November 2023
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| 218th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Formed | unknown |
| Disbanded | 2767[1] |
| Nickname | Unbowed, Unbroken, Unshaken[2] |
| Affiliation | SLDF |
| Parent Command | XLI Corps |
Contents
Overview[edit]
The 218th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764 the 218th was a part of XLI Corps within the Ninth Army and was assigned to District 2 of the Free Worlds League Military Region. The 218th was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising, but defected at some point after arriving, joining the Periphery rebels.[3] The defectors from the 218th - approximately two regiments of troops in total - joined the Magistracy of Canopus in 2766, but were destroyed in 2767.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 218th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Apollonia Hanas | 2760[2] | |
| Major General | Hans Zutell | 2760-2764[2] | |
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]