32nd Division (Word of Blake)
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Unit Description
The 32nd Division is a "hidden" Word of Blake Militia unit that didn't appear in public until open battles of the Jihad. The unit was known for its action in Draconis Combine.
History
Actions in the Protectorate
The unit first appeared in March of 3068 in its assault on Saffel. The unit taking advanage of the HPG White-Out, the unit conducted blitz the world's defenders. The unit breached through the barracks city and wiped out the defenders. With the world became part of the Word of Blake Protectorate, the 32nd Division help raise the planet's own Protectorate Milita to defend the planet.[1]
The unit then after conduct series of raids along the FedSun and Outerworlds border regions. During this time period, broken up to conduct these raids.
Luthien
In 3073, half of the unit was re-assigned to Luthien to help reinforce the 42nd Shadow Division and 9th Division. The Division was the relief force for the Sathen's Snipers whom withdrew due to battle fatigue.
In November, the 42nd Shadow's commander, Precentor Belial, directed the 32nd Division to destroy the Black Dragons underground main base that were located at the Takashi Memorial Spaceport. The unit was able breach the underground labraynth, however a booby trap set by the Dragons destroyed the Division's Command Level II and of the Division's Overlord DropShips.[2] Number of the Black Dragons escaped into the urban settlements under the cover of the explosion.
The unit had secured the spaceport for the Blakist use, Reinforcing their defensive positions.
In December 3074, Clan Ghost Bear arrived in Luthien orbit to take revenge on Blakist. The Rho Galaxy conducted a hot-drop right on top of the 32nd Division positions in and out of spaceport. The no-mercy fighting of the Clansman, caused the 32nd Division's commander try bluff them with threat of nuclear counter-strike. However, the Bears ignored their warning and wiped 32nd in masse. Each of the member of the unit, hunted down and killed.[3]
Only two Level III formation were ported to still exist, has since taken low profile since majority of the unit was wiped out on Luthien. Reportively, these survivors returned to Blake Protectorate as of 3075.
Officers
As of 3073, the Commanding Officer was, Precentor Kedika Moors[4]
Tactics
The unit utilitizes its infantry in headhunting when its battles on and off the field.
Composition
3068
- Unknown
3074
Game Notes
The 32nd Division is reluctant defender, and suffers -2 to its inititive when acting as the defender. Due to heavy use of its infantry in headhunting, when the Division is attacker. It receives Off-Map Movement ability due to its concentration of using speed. It also receives +2 to its Inititive in first 4 rounds of the game. Afterward its reduced +1 with every passing two turns it remains on the Field. Its inititive is reduced to maximum -3 inititive. After thirteen turns, the unit is forced to leave the field using the Forced Withdrawal rules.[6]
Reference
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 101 - 32nd Division unit profile.
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien page 10 - Tunnel Rats scenario - 32nd Division first major action on Luthien end with destruction of their Command unit destruction.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 101 - Unit Profile. Ghost Bears wiped out majority of the Division.
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien page 7 - 32nd Division unit profile includes commanding officer information.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 101 - Only two Level III reported to exist. Original compsition not reported in book.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents page 141 - Rules Annex - 32nd Division special game bonuses and detractors.