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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | The '''IX Corps''' (or Ninth Corps) was a corps of the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Prior to the collapse of the [[Star League]] it consisted of 6 [[division]]s and 2 independent [[regiment]]s.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 150</ref> | + | The '''IX Corps''' (or Ninth Corps) was a corps of the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Prior to the collapse of the [[Star League]] it consisted of 6 [[division]]s and 2 independent [[regiment]]s.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 150</ref><ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', pp. 48-49</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2764]] the Ninth Corps was part of the [[2nd Army (Star League)|Second Army]], assigned to the [[Federated Suns Military Region]]. | + | In [[2764]] the Ninth Corps was part of the [[2nd Army (Star League)|Second Army]], assigned to the [[Federated Suns Military Region]]. Stationed along the border between the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Draconis Combine]], the Ninth Corps had been heavily involved in pirate hunting and bandit suppression operations in their area of responsibility. As a result they were one of the most skilled units in Second Army. The Ninth Corps was headquartered on [[Schedar]], and their divisions frequently rotated through the SLDF logistical centers at [[Mirach]], [[Schedar]], and [[Elbar]], so they were able to quickly resupply and rearm. In addition, the Ninth Corps ordered its component Divisions to use machines that could accept parts from the Federated Suns. This allowed the units to draw on local sources for supply, and increased the local economy as well.<ref name=fmsldf48>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 48</ref> |
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| + | However, in [[2765]] an [[New Vandenberg Uprising|uprising]] occurred in the [[Periphery]], requiring the corps' repositioning to fill in gaps left by other units sent to fight. The Ninth's units were redeployed to the Second District, taking the place of [[3rd Army (Star League)|Third Army]] units. However, the uprising had been secretly orchestrated by [[Stefan Amaris]] to accomplish his [[Amaris Civil War|takeover of the Terran Hegemony]]. | ||
The Ninth would take part in [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s campaign to retake the [[Terran Hegemony]] from Amaris, but in the process suffered heavy fighting. Only three units would survive to join Kerensky in [[Operation Exodus]]. | The Ninth would take part in [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s campaign to retake the [[Terran Hegemony]] from Amaris, but in the process suffered heavy fighting. Only three units would survive to join Kerensky in [[Operation Exodus]]. | ||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
| − | === | + | ===2765=== |
| − | *[[9th BattleMech Division]] | + | *[[9th BattleMech Division]]<ref name=fmsldf49>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 49</ref> |
| − | *[[39th Royal BattleMech Division]] | + | *[[39th Royal BattleMech Division]]<ref name=fmsldf49/> |
| − | *[[69th Infantry Division]] | + | *[[69th Infantry Division]]<ref name=fmsldf49/> |
| − | *[[9th Mechanized Infantry Division]] | + | *[[9th Mechanized Infantry Division]]<ref name=fmsldf49/> |
| − | *[[78th Mechanized Infantry Division]] | + | *[[78th Mechanized Infantry Division]]<ref name=fmsldf49/> |
| − | *[[111th Jump Infantry Division]] | + | *[[111th Jump Infantry Division]]<ref name=fmsldf49/> |
| − | *[[90th Royal Light Horse Regiment]] | + | *[[90th Royal Light Horse Regiment]]<ref name=fmsldf48/> |
| − | *[[76th Royal Dragoon Regiment]] | + | *[[76th Royal Dragoon Regiment]]<ref name=fmsldf48/> |
===2784=== | ===2784=== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[The Star League]]'' | *''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' | ||
[[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Corps, 009th]] | [[Category:Star League Defense Force Commands|Corps, 009th]] | ||
Revision as of 13:40, 11 December 2012
Unit Description
The IX Corps (or Ninth Corps) was a corps of the Star League Defense Force. Prior to the collapse of the Star League it consisted of 6 divisions and 2 independent regiments.[1][2]
History
In 2764 the Ninth Corps was part of the Second Army, assigned to the Federated Suns Military Region. Stationed along the border between the Federated Suns and Draconis Combine, the Ninth Corps had been heavily involved in pirate hunting and bandit suppression operations in their area of responsibility. As a result they were one of the most skilled units in Second Army. The Ninth Corps was headquartered on Schedar, and their divisions frequently rotated through the SLDF logistical centers at Mirach, Schedar, and Elbar, so they were able to quickly resupply and rearm. In addition, the Ninth Corps ordered its component Divisions to use machines that could accept parts from the Federated Suns. This allowed the units to draw on local sources for supply, and increased the local economy as well.[3]
However, in 2765 an uprising occurred in the Periphery, requiring the corps' repositioning to fill in gaps left by other units sent to fight. The Ninth's units were redeployed to the Second District, taking the place of Third Army units. However, the uprising had been secretly orchestrated by Stefan Amaris to accomplish his takeover of the Terran Hegemony.
The Ninth would take part in Aleksandr Kerensky's campaign to retake the Terran Hegemony from Amaris, but in the process suffered heavy fighting. Only three units would survive to join Kerensky in Operation Exodus.
Composition
2765
- 9th BattleMech Division[4]
- 39th Royal BattleMech Division[4]
- 69th Infantry Division[4]
- 9th Mechanized Infantry Division[4]
- 78th Mechanized Infantry Division[4]
- 111th Jump Infantry Division[4]
- 90th Royal Light Horse Regiment[3]
- 76th Royal Dragoon Regiment[3]
2784
- 39th Royal BattleMech Division - Survived to join the Exodus
- 9th Mechanized Infantry Division - Survived to join the Exodus
- 90th Royal Light Horse Regiment - Survived to join the Exodus