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	After the bloodied Eighty-Fifth disrupted the Sharks supply lines for an entire day, their [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Gamma Galaxy]] was charged with combating these raids, with the [[222nd Assault (Clan Diamond Shark)|222nd Assault Cluster]] winning the honor of destroying the raiders, primarily targeting Eighty-Fifth. The battle between the two units was particularly brutal, but neither gained a significant advantage over the other. Angered at being unable to destroy the Division, the remaining [[Cluster]]s of Gamma Galaxy were ordered to help.<ref name=IC>''Invading Clans'', p. 141: "Baptism of Fire"</ref>		After the bloodied Eighty-Fifth disrupted the Sharks supply lines for an entire day, their [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Gamma Galaxy]] was charged with combating these raids, with the [[222nd Assault (Clan Diamond Shark)|222nd Assault Cluster]] winning the honor of destroying the raiders, primarily targeting Eighty-Fifth. The battle between the two units was particularly brutal, but neither gained a significant advantage over the other. Angered at being unable to destroy the Division, the remaining [[Cluster]]s of Gamma Galaxy were ordered to help.<ref name=IC>''Invading Clans'', p. 141: "Baptism of Fire"</ref>
−	While the 85th finally crumbled with the bulk of Gamma sent against it, though not before they had reduced the 222nd to just two 'Mechs, their sacrifice was avenged by the Thirty-First and Fifty-Sixth Divisions who in turn obliterated the entire [[Galaxy]]. By tying up the attentions of an entire Galaxy, the Eighty-Fifth also bought enough time for the [[5th Army (ComStar)|5th Army]] to redeploy to the offensive against the Diamond Sharks and help ensure the almost complete destruction of the forces the Sharks had bid for Tukayyid.<ref name=IC/><ref name=T1/>	+	While the 85th finally crumbled with the bulk of Gamma sent against it, though not before they had reduced the 222nd to just two 'Mechs, their sacrifice was avenged by the Thirty-First and Fifth-Sixth Divisions who in turn obliterated the entire [[Galaxy]]. By tying up the attentions of an entire Galaxy, the Eighty-Fifth also bought enough time for the [[5th Army (ComStar)|5th Army]] to redeploy to the offensive against the Diamond Sharks and help ensure the almost complete destruction of the forces the Sharks had bid for Tukayyid.<ref name=IC/><ref name=T1/>
	When the 85th returned to [[Terra]] for rest and refit after Tukayyid, unit CO [[Trent Arian]] learned of the death of [[Myndo Waterly]] and the newly secular direction of [[ComStar]], promptly taking a [[Level III]] of [[BattleMech]]s off-world and heading for the [[Free Worlds League]], pledging loyalty to the Word of Blake.<ref name=TFOT>''The Fall of Terra'', p. 66</ref><ref name=CS2>''ComStar'', p. 94: "Blake Guard/Word of Blake Militia"</ref>		When the 85th returned to [[Terra]] for rest and refit after Tukayyid, unit CO [[Trent Arian]] learned of the death of [[Myndo Waterly]] and the newly secular direction of [[ComStar]], promptly taking a [[Level III]] of [[BattleMech]]s off-world and heading for the [[Free Worlds League]], pledging loyalty to the Word of Blake.<ref name=TFOT>''The Fall of Terra'', p. 66</ref><ref name=CS2>''ComStar'', p. 94: "Blake Guard/Word of Blake Militia"</ref>

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{{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | image = [[Image:Com Guards 85th Division.png|150px]] | Designation = 85th Division [[Level IV|IV]]-omicron | formed = | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = Lions of the Periphery (3050)<br>Mack the Knife Division (3062) | Affiliation = ComStar | Parent Command = [[8th Army (ComStar)|8th Army]] | Sub-Command = }} Renowned for their heroic sacrifice during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], the elite ranked '''85th Division''' is constantly trying to prove itself untainted by high-level defections to the [[Word of Blake]]. ==History== Immediately prior to the [[Clan Invasion]], the green ranked 85th Division, referred to by the nickname of ''Lions of the Periphery'', was assigned to the [[8th Army (ComStar)|Eighth Army]], and was headquartered on the [[Free Worlds League]] world of [[Tamarind]].<ref name=20YU>''20 Year Update'', p. 71</ref> Along with the rest of the Eighth Army, the Eighty-Fifth was assigned to combat [[Clan Diamond Shark]] during the Battle of Tukayyid. Together with the [[182nd Division (ComStar)|182nd Division]], the 85th was deployed for the defense of Kozice Prime, one of the target cities assigned to Sharks. Meeting the approaching Clan advance on the foothills overlooking the city, the [[19th Heavy (Clan Diamond Shark)|19th Heavy Cluster]] of the [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Sharks' Alpha Galaxy]] initially fared well against the green Eighty-Fifth, who suffered over 30% losses but bought the Hundred and Eighty-Second enough time to outflank and stall Alpha's offensive. The remains of the 85th now joined the [[31st Division (ComStar)|31st]] and [[56th Division (ComStar)|56th Divisions]] in attempting to disrupt the Sharks' supply lines.<ref name=T1>''Tukayyid'', p. 69: "Campaign: Clan Diamond Shark"</ref> After the bloodied Eighty-Fifth disrupted the Sharks supply lines for an entire day, their [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Gamma Galaxy]] was charged with combating these raids, with the [[222nd Assault (Clan Diamond Shark)|222nd Assault Cluster]] winning the honor of destroying the raiders, primarily targeting Eighty-Fifth. The battle between the two units was particularly brutal, but neither gained a significant advantage over the other. Angered at being unable to destroy the Division, the remaining [[Cluster]]s of Gamma Galaxy were ordered to help.<ref name=IC>''Invading Clans'', p. 141: "Baptism of Fire"</ref> While the 85th finally crumbled with the bulk of Gamma sent against it, though not before they had reduced the 222nd to just two 'Mechs, their sacrifice was avenged by the Thirty-First and Fifth-Sixth Divisions who in turn obliterated the entire [[Galaxy]]. By tying up the attentions of an entire Galaxy, the Eighty-Fifth also bought enough time for the [[5th Army (ComStar)|5th Army]] to redeploy to the offensive against the Diamond Sharks and help ensure the almost complete destruction of the forces the Sharks had bid for Tukayyid.<ref name=IC/><ref name=T1/> When the 85th returned to [[Terra]] for rest and refit after Tukayyid, unit CO [[Trent Arian]] learned of the death of [[Myndo Waterly]] and the newly secular direction of [[ComStar]], promptly taking a [[Level III]] of [[BattleMech]]s off-world and heading for the [[Free Worlds League]], pledging loyalty to the Word of Blake.<ref name=TFOT>''The Fall of Terra'', p. 66</ref><ref name=CS2>''ComStar'', p. 94: "Blake Guard/Word of Blake Militia"</ref> Having lost over half the Division's 'Mech complement with Arian's defection, the unit faced a slow uphill struggle to rebuild, adopting the new nickname of the ''Mack the Knife Division''. Unable to return to their original posting in the [[Free Worlds League]], the now elite rated 85th's headquarters was moved to [[Callison]] on the [[FedCom]]-League border.<ref name=CS>''ComStar'', p. 85: "8th Army V-Pi"</ref> Finally returning to full strength in [[3055]], after the [[Free Worlds League Military]] recaptured Callison as part of [[Operation Guerrero]] in [[3057]], the Eighty-Fifth were transferred to [[Aberystwyth]] on the [[Periphery]] fringe of the [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name=FMC>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 35: "8th Army V-Pi: Stern Defiance"</ref> The rebuilt Eighty-Fifth got its first combat experience when it was selected as a part of ComStar's contribution to [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref name=FMC/> Launching from the "recaptured" [[Clan Nova Cat]] world of [[Tarnby]], the 85th were part of the forces sent to take [[Schwartz]], only to easily overcome the token [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] defense with the majority already having attempted to return to the [[Clan Homeworlds]].<ref name=TDR>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 11, 44</ref> Suffering only light losses, elements of the unit traveled to [[Huntress]] as part of the relief force to save [[Task Force Serpent]], with the 85th's CO Precentor Graf selected to fight as part of ComStar's contribution in the [[Great Refusal]].<ref name=FMC/> Returning to station on Aberystwyth, the low-key posting allowed the unit time to rest and recover after its combat action during Bulldog and on Huntress. Reaching full strength in [[3067]], Precentor Graf petitioned to replace the now excommunicated [[167th Division (ComStar)|167th Division]] on its posting of [[Loric]].<ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 87: "8th Army V-Pi (Stern Defiance)"</ref> ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command |- | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 85th Division''' |- | [[Precentor]]||[[Carle Brobyn]]||[[3049]]?<ref name=20YU/> |- | Precentor||[[Trent Arian]]||[[3052]]<ref name=TFOT/><ref name=CS2/> |- | Precentor||[[John Graf]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMC/><ref name=FMU/> |- |} ==Tactics== Following standard [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] tactical doctrine, the Eighty-Fifth concern that they may be unfairly tainted due to Trent Arian's defection to the Blakists has resulted in a desperate need to prove their worth, throwing themselves into battle with almost reckless abandon. ==Composition History== ===3050=== '''85th Division''' (Division/Green)<ref name=20yup71>''20 Year Update'', p. 71</ref> : Note: At this point in time the 85th Division was stationed on Tamarind.<ref name=20yup71/> ===3055=== '''85th Division''' (Division/Elite)<ref name=CSSp85">''ComStar'', p. 85</ref> : Note: At this point in time the 85th Division was stationed on [[Callison]].<ref name=CSSp85"/> ===3062=== * ''Circle of Honor'' [[Level III|III]]-rho - [[Demi-Precentor]] VIII [[Louis Feid]] * ''Lone Star'' III-omicron - Demi-Precentor I [[Patricia Abbey]] * ''Night Intruders'' III-nu - Demi-Precentor III [[Albert Schneider]] * ''Defiant Gestures'' III-pi - Demi-Precentor VI [[Barbara Wilcox]] * ''Blood and Steel'' III-omicron - Demi-Precentor IV [[Chung Hong]] * ''Ugly Angels'' III-xi - Demi-Precentor V [[Leon Upin]] ==Notes== * The insignia of the Eighty-Fifth is a 'Mech fist clutching a knife.<ref name=FMC/> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[Invading Clans]]'' * ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)]]'' [[Category:ComStar Division Commands|Division, 085th]]

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