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| − | | nickname = | + | | nickname = ''Merciful Victory'' |
| − | | parent formation = | + | | parent formation = Word of Blake Militia |
| − | | formed = | + | | formed = Late 3060s |
| − | | year = | + | | year = 3074 |
| − | | unitname = | + | | unitname = 23rd Division (Merciful Victory [[Level IV|IV]]-zeta) |
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| + | ==Unit Description== | ||
| + | The 23rd Division was a "hidden" or "Phantom" [[Word of Blake]] Militia unit that was first appeared in opening years of the [[Jihad]]. The unit was noted to operating within the [[Draconis Combine]] during first half of the conflict. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | ===3068 Offensives=== | ||
| + | The 23rd Division first appeared in combat in June of [[3068]]. The ''Merciful Victory'' was agumented by floatilla of [[Pocket WarShips]] for this campaign. The offensives against two Combine planets was near-simultaneous; [[Altair]] & [[Asta]]. Which added to the confusion on how many of the Division's numbers were involved in the fighting for both worlds. However, its naval support was utilizing nuclear weaponry in their fire support of its ground forces and their own Aerospace encounters in orbit of the respective target worlds. The campaign on Altair's defenders later discovered they used chemical weaponry to counter Blakist use of nuclear weapons. However in the end the result remained the same, the Blakist pacified planet for occupation. The unit left quartine of the two worlds to other forces, so it could its strikes. | ||
| + | ===3069 Offensives & the Day of Fire=== | ||
| + | The 23rd Division was resumed its campaign in taking worlds of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]] in April of [[3069]]. The 23rd was augmented by mercenary forces and accompanied by reportively un-named Shadow Division. The unit was in fact [[Opacus Venatori]], independant special opertions unit, which was conducting experise. The 23rd's force dual lighting strikes against [[Moore]] and [[Sabik]]. | ||
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| + | The strikes were not as heavy as initial strikes in previous year, notably no naval or nuclear weaponry was being employed this time. Though strike against Sabik without notable results, Moore was differient story. The fighting outside of the planetary capital of Shizuoka. Heavy fighting outside lead into heavy industial area, which a explosion wiped out a [[Level III]] from the 23rd, while it devastated the [[45 Dieron Regulars]] whom were defending the world. The fire storm triggered the was labeled by the locals of the Day of Fire for devastation it caused. | ||
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| + | After taking the planet, the 23rd Division moved to Sabik where it begun to use it as staging world for is further raids. It was noted for conducting several raids deep into the Combine's including the world of [[Irurzun]] in [[3074]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 101-102 - 23rd Division unit profile.</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | *Unknown | |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | The unit specializes in using incendiary suppression tactics in their fighting.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 141 - Rules Annex - 23rd tactics revealed.</ref> | |
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
| + | *Unknown, 4 Level III were report seen in use in [[3068]]. | ||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| − | ==Notes== | + | ==Game Notes== |
| + | The 23rd Division using its incendiary specialities get bonus when operating areas wooded or urban terrian. The player using the Division may select six units equipt with laser, flamer, PPC, flamers, or missile launchers have the unit trigger fires. The 23rd is ignores heat levels of 14 & 19 while their fighing in these high tempatures. Fire rules being used in Tactical Operations are referred to page 43.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'' page 141 - Rules Annex - 23rd Special ablities.</ref> | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
| − | + | *[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]] | |
| + | *[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]] | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 23th]] | [[Category:Word of Blake Commands|Division, 23th]] | ||
Revision as of 09:15, 20 November 2009
Contents
Unit Description
The 23rd Division was a "hidden" or "Phantom" Word of Blake Militia unit that was first appeared in opening years of the Jihad. The unit was noted to operating within the Draconis Combine during first half of the conflict.
History
3068 Offensives
The 23rd Division first appeared in combat in June of 3068. The Merciful Victory was agumented by floatilla of Pocket WarShips for this campaign. The offensives against two Combine planets was near-simultaneous; Altair & Asta. Which added to the confusion on how many of the Division's numbers were involved in the fighting for both worlds. However, its naval support was utilizing nuclear weaponry in their fire support of its ground forces and their own Aerospace encounters in orbit of the respective target worlds. The campaign on Altair's defenders later discovered they used chemical weaponry to counter Blakist use of nuclear weapons. However in the end the result remained the same, the Blakist pacified planet for occupation. The unit left quartine of the two worlds to other forces, so it could its strikes.
3069 Offensives & the Day of Fire
The 23rd Division was resumed its campaign in taking worlds of the Word of Blake Protectorate in April of 3069. The 23rd was augmented by mercenary forces and accompanied by reportively un-named Shadow Division. The unit was in fact Opacus Venatori, independant special opertions unit, which was conducting experise. The 23rd's force dual lighting strikes against Moore and Sabik.
The strikes were not as heavy as initial strikes in previous year, notably no naval or nuclear weaponry was being employed this time. Though strike against Sabik without notable results, Moore was differient story. The fighting outside of the planetary capital of Shizuoka. Heavy fighting outside lead into heavy industial area, which a explosion wiped out a Level III from the 23rd, while it devastated the 45 Dieron Regulars whom were defending the world. The fire storm triggered the was labeled by the locals of the Day of Fire for devastation it caused.
After taking the planet, the 23rd Division moved to Sabik where it begun to use it as staging world for is further raids. It was noted for conducting several raids deep into the Combine's including the world of Irurzun in 3074.[1]
Officers
- Unknown
Tactics
The unit specializes in using incendiary suppression tactics in their fighting.[2]
Composition
- Unknown, 4 Level III were report seen in use in 3068.
Notes
Game Notes
The 23rd Division using its incendiary specialities get bonus when operating areas wooded or urban terrian. The player using the Division may select six units equipt with laser, flamer, PPC, flamers, or missile launchers have the unit trigger fires. The 23rd is ignores heat levels of 14 & 19 while their fighing in these high tempatures. Fire rules being used in Tactical Operations are referred to page 43.[3]