Editing Word of Blake Militia

The '''Word of Blake Militia''' was the military arm of the [[Word of Blake]], a splinter group of [[ComStar]].  Formed in the wake of the [[ComStar Schism]] from members of the [[Com Guards]], the Word of Blake Militia was instrumental first in the capture of [[Terra]] from ComStar and then in the prosecution of the [[Jihad]].  Following the defeat of the Word of Blake, the Militia was disbanded.

==History==
===Formation===
With the disastrous end of [[Operation SCORPION]] and the heretical reforms instituted by [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]], many members of ComStar became outraged at what was seen as a betrayal of the sacred ideas set forth by [[Jerome Blake]]; some began fleeing the organization to avoid persecution, among them members of the Com Guards.  Among those who left was Precentor [[Demona Aziz]], fleeing to the [[Free Worlds League]] where [[Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]], a former member of ComStar and philosophical ally, agreed to grant the refugees sanctuary.<ref name=FMC45>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 45</ref>

Despite the philosophical differences, all Word of Blake factions realized that the number of refugees coming from the ranks of the [[Com Guards]] made a Precentor Martial necessary for their organization.  As commander of the largest single group of Com Guard refugees and with a reputation earned during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], [[Trent Arian]] was promoted to that position by nominal Blakist leader [[William Blane]].<ref name=TFOT2>''The Fall of Terra'', p. 66</ref><ref name=CS-94>''ComStar'', p. 94: "Blake Guard/Word of Blake Militia"</ref>

As the nascent Word of Blake took shape, Captain-General Marik agreed to grant the organization [[Gibson]] as their new homeworld; however the people of Gibson did not take kindly to this change in ownership.  In [[3053]] a full-scale insurgency erupted between members of the [[Gibson Freedom League]] and the newly formed Word of Blake Militia.  The conflict would last until early [[3055]] when it came to shocking end during a confusing large-scale battle involving the Militia, the Freedom League, the [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]] and units from the [[Principality of Regulus]], with the detonation of a tactical [[nuclear weapon]] by the insurgents.  The nuclear incident would serve to accelerate plans by the Word of Blake to conquer Terra.<ref name=FMC45>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 45</ref>

===Operation ODYSSEUS===
{{main|Operation ODYSSEUS}}

===Expansion – Word of Blake Protectorate===
The successful capture of Terra also meant the capture of many weapons factories ComStar had reactivated to rebuild their own losses following the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]].  Using materials supplied by the Free Worlds League and [[Capellan Confederation]], the Word of Blake turned these factories over to creating new weapons at an alarming rate, while the [[Titan Shipyards]] was used to renovate [[WarShip]]s and produce [[DropShip]]s at a scale heretofore unprecedented.  To the rest of the Inner Sphere it was not entirely clear what the Word of Blake was doing with this buildup of war matériel, as it appeared they were not expanding their forces beyond the initial ten divisions.<ref name=FMU88-90>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 88–90</ref>

Publicly, the majority of the Militia was stationed on Terra which, in combination with the remnants of its [[SDS]] network, made the world nigh impenetrable against any ComStar reconquest attempt.  Of the rest three of their divisions were stationed throughout the [[Chaos March]] as part of a diplomatic push by the Order to gain hegemony over the region.  While the rest of the Inner Sphere was preoccupied with the [[FedCom Civil War]] the Blakists managed to broker a network of nonaggression, trade and mutual defense pacts with many worlds of the March, supplanting ComStar and taking control of their [[HPG]] stations.  Ostensibly it was for the protection of these HPG stations that the Blakist Militia was deployed, though they did on occasion interpret their orders liberally to include the entire planet and several times performed preemptive anti-bandit sweeps through uninhabited systems.<ref name=FMU88-90/>

Against this [[Wolf's Dragoons]] created a coalition of mercenary units, including the [[Northwind Highlanders]], to combat the spread of Blakist influence in the Chaos March; thus [[Outreach]] and [[Northwind]] were among the several planets which refused offers of Blakist suzerainty, and a number of battles were fought between them and the Militia.  In spite of this and memories of what had happened to the [[21st Centauri Lancers]], many other mercenary commands did join the Militia in protecting their interests in the region, presumably due to a drop in demand elsewhere.<ref name=FMU88-90/>

===Jihad===
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==Structure and Command==
The Word of Blake Militia maintains much the same base-six military command structure as the Com Guards, with a [[Level I]] unit consisting of a single [[BattleMech]], [[combat vehicle]], [[aerospace fighter]] or infantry unit of four (later six) [[battle armor]] or 36 conventional [[infantry]].<ref name=TM147>''TechManual'', p. 147</ref> One notable difference is the Blake-specific [[ComStar military structure#Choir|''Choir'']] formation. Similar to a Clan [[Nova (Formation)|Nova]], this combines two [[Level II]]s – one BattleMech Level II and one Battle Armor Level II – into a single combat unit.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'' p. 24 "Se'irim Medium Battle Armor".</ref>

===Ruling Conclave===
As the head of the Word of Blake, the [[Ruling Conclave]] is required to authorize all military actions except for the defense of Word of Blake holdings or personnel.  They have the power to appoint and remove the Precentor Martial at will.<ref name=FMC46>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 46</ref>

===Precentor Martial===
The overall commander of the Militia, the [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake]] is technically a member of the Ruling Conclave, although they lack voting privileges in any matter concerning their position.  They are advised by a staff of three [[Precentor]]s: the Precentor Quartermaster is charged with overseeing logistical concerns and the purchase of noncombat equipment; the Precentor Arms' responsibility is the purchase of weaponry and war machines; the Precentor Liaison is charged with maintaining good relations with allied factions and units, including mercenaries.<ref name=FMC46/><ref name=FMC47>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 47</ref>

===Precentor ROM===
Technically [[ROM]], the Word of Blake's intelligence/internal security branch, is a part of the Militia with its head the [[Precentor ROM]] reporting directly to the Precentor Martial.  In truth the two seldom act together and the Ruling Conclave can issue orders directly to the Precentor ROM when necessary, such as when the Precentor Martial is unavailable.<ref name=FMC47/>

===Precentor Naval===
The [[Precentor Naval]] oversees all space assets of the Militia, from [[WarShips]] and [[JumpShips]] to various shipyards and space stations.  Recently established in the years following the conquest of Terra, the Precentor Naval reports directly to the Precentor Martial and typically works together with the Precentor Quartermaster to ensure the timely arrival of supplies.<ref name=FMC47/>

===Division Commanders===
The commanders of Militia [[Division]]s are appointed by the Precentor Martial himself following careful consideration, though invariable factional politics will guide their decision nearly as much as the individual's command abilities.  Division commanders report directly to the Precentor Martial or one of their representatives.<ref name=FMC47/>

==Ranks==
As with many aspects of the Word of Blake Militia, the Word utilize the same ranking system as the Com Guards, with [[Acolyte]]s equivalent to enlisted ranks, [[Adept]]s equivalent to junior officers such as [[Captain]]s and [[Lieutenant]]s, and [[Precentor]]s the senior officers equivalent to [[Colonel]] or [[Lieutenant General]].  They likewise maintain similar branch designations and recording of seniority, with promotion to the next rank after twenty-five years of service.  One notable point of difference between the two militaries is usage of the [[Demi-Precentor]] rank: the Word of Blake maintained it as the informal rank it was considered to be prior to the Reformation and all Blakist Demi-Precentors are technically either senior Adepts (multiple Level IIs) or junior Precentors (Level IIIs).<ref name=FMC10>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 10: "The Com Guard and Word of Blake Militia - ComStar Ranks"</ref>

=== Rank Insignia ===
''Shows '''theta''' symbol, indicating [[JumpShip]]/[[WarShip]] crew. Other service branches replace '''theta''' with appropriate Greek letter.''
{|class="wikitable" width="600"
|+ Word of Blake Militia Insignia
! Rank !! [[Word of Blake Militia]] Insignia
|-
! [[Acolyte]]
|align="center"|[[File:WoB-Acolyte.png]]<br>Word of Blake Acolytes use a brass medallion.
|-
! [[Adept]]
|align="center"|[[File:WoB-Adept.png]]<br>Word of Blake Adepts use a silver medallion.
|-
! [[Demi-Precentor]]
|align="center"|[[File:WoB-DemiPrecentor.png]]<br>While the Word of Blake still uses the Demi-Precentors in its original "unofficial" form, they use a gold medallion with their branch insignia in silver to show their "midway" position between Adepts and Precentors.
|-
! [[Precentor]]
|align="center"|[[File:WoB-Precentor.png]]<br>Word of Blake Precentors use a gold medallion.
|}

=== Branch Insignia ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Greek Letter
! Branch Designation
|-
| [[Image:wobEpsilon.png|Epsilon|25px|center]]
| [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]
|-
| [[Image:wobPi.png|Pi|25px|center]]
| [[Aerospace fighter|Aerospace pilot]]
|-
| [[Image:wobIota.png|Iota|25px|center]]
| [[Infantry]]
|-
| [[Image:wobXi.png|Xi|25px|center]]
| [[DropShip]] crew
|-
| [[Image:wobTheta.png|Theta|25px|center]]
| [[JumpShip]]/[[WarShip]] operations/crew
|-
| [[Image:wobZeta.png|Zeta|25px|center]]
| Military technician
|-
| [[Image:wobMu.png|Mu|25px|center]]
| Intelligence analysis
|-
| [[Image:wobRho.png|Rho|25px|center]]
| Intelligence gathering
|-
| [[Image:wobLambda.png|Lambda|25px|center]]
| [[Combat Vehicle|Ground Armor]] crew/pilot
|-
| [[Image:wobpsi.png|Psi|25px|center]]
| Spiritual Enlightenment
|-
| [[image:wobrom.png|Omicron|25px|center]]
| Obedience (ROM)
|}

==Word of Blake Military Academies==
Over its history the Blakist Militia maintained training facilities on Gibson and the "[[War Triad]]" in the Terran system.

===Sandhurst Royal Military College===
Located in Berkshire, England on Terra, the [[Sandhurst Royal Military College]] is one of the longest continually active military academies in human history, being considered the most prestigious military academy in the [[Terran Hegemony]] and later the [[Star League]]. Falling into ComStar hands after [[Operation Silver Shield]], Sandhurst ultimately became the primary headquarters and training facility for the Com Guards before becoming the Blakists' primary academy in the wake of Operation Odysseus. Aside from reinstating the indoctrination courses that the Secular ComStar discontinued, the Blakists ran Sandhurst almost identically.<ref name=FMC48>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 48: "Word of Blake - Academies and Training"</ref>

===War Academy of Mars===
The former strategy headquarters of the SLDF, the [[War Academy of Mars]] was briefly reactivated by the secular ComStar in the wake of Battle of Tukayyid, again falling into Blakist hands after Odysseus. Focusing on ROM cadets, those of other branches training at WAM were only there because Sandhurst was full when they enrolled. This has helped give birth to a bitter rivalry as WAM cadets strive to prove they are superior to those of the more favored Sandhurst.<ref name=FMC48/>

===Military Academy of Aphros===
The home of the SLDF's famed [[Gunslinger Program]], the [[Military Academy of Aphros]] was reopened in [[3061]], taking over the last domed city on Venus. With the failure of the planet's atmospheric stabilization stations after the collapse of the Star League, the return of Venus' original hellish atmosphere limited the modern academy to training aerospace pilots and naval crews.<ref name=FMC48/>

===Camp Sims and Fort Tukayyid===
As part of the [[FWLM]]'s early assistance to the Word of Blake, League defense forces helped them establish two training bases on Gibson, Camp Sims (named from Primus [[Adrienne Sims]]) and Fort Tukayyid. Serving as the training and gathering points for the first five Blakist divisions, after Operation Odysseus and recapture of Terra they were transferred to mercenary control.<ref name=CS-94/>

==Military Uniforms and Medals==
===Dress Uniforms===
All branches of the Militia used the same dress uniform: a full set of robes and hood with a broadsword bearing the Word of Blake insignia on the hilt.  Awards and insignia were worn on the left breast while rank was signified by a medallion around the neck; though not an official part of the uniform many also displayed the symbol of their political faction on their right breast.  Branches were distinguished by the robes' color pattern: MechWarriors wear dark blue robes with red trim, aerospace pilots red with white trim, vehicle crews brown with yellow trim, infantry green with brown trim, and naval personnel black with red trim.  Noncombat support personnel worn dark grey robes with white trim while ROM personnel shared the same all-white robes used by non-Militia Blakists.<ref name=FMC49>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 49</ref>

===Field Uniforms===
For all field uniforms a Word of Blake patch was worn on the right shoulder and a unit insignia patch on the left.  Branch designation pins, matching the colors of their corresponding dress uniforms, were also worn.  Most field uniforms were only worn during combat or when an attack was expected.<ref name=FMC49/><ref name=FMC50>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 50</ref>

MechWarriors wore a dark blue [[cooling suit]] and red [[neurohelmet]], both using advanced [[Star League]] technology, along with red boots and gloves.  Name and rank was stenciled both on the front of the helmet and on the suit's left breast.  Aerospace pilots wore a red jumpsuit with white flight helmet, boots and gloves, as well as a G-suit.  Both G-suit and flight helmet mimicked the advanced features found in Star League versions.  Name and rank was stenciled on the suit's left breast, and any call sign on the flight helmet.  Armor crews and infantry shared the same field uniform, full-length coveralls with an armored vest, armored helmet, leather boots and gloves, along with a hood and half-cape.  The uniform's color changed among various camouflage patterns while the helmet contained advanced communication and targeting equipment.  Theirs was also the only uniform for which a sidearm was officially included, although it was also common practice among the other branches to wear one.  Finally naval personnel utilized two different field uniforms: during combat or the possibility of hull breach they wore a black pressure suit and lightweight red helmet, an advanced Star League model with extended oxygen supply and maneuvering unit, otherwise they wore black multipocket coveralls and open-front red jacket.<ref name=FMC50/>

<gallery>
Uniformwob2.png|Infantry Field Uniform (c. [[3055]])
Uniformwob1.png|Infantry Field Uniform (c. 3055)
</gallery>

==Equipment==
In the years following the Schism and the conquest of Terra, the Word of Blake Militia contained varied mix of [[BattleMechs]], [[combat vehicles]] and [[aerospace fighter]]s from a number of sources.  Though still retaining a number of 'Mech designs dating back to the [[Star League Defense Force]], the Militia made use of a sizable number from the Free Worlds League, and used factories in the League and on Terra to produce their own designs.  This was especially true among armor units, which utilized relatively few Star League designs in place of more modern League vehicles.  In contrast, aerospace forces took relatively few losses over the course of events, leading to a majority still being ex-SLDF fighters.  [[Infantry]] were mostly mechanized, mounted in armored personnel carriers or infantry fighting vehicles, though some were mere "foot" soldiers or equipped with [[jump pack]]s, while elite commando units used light power armor like the [[Tornado]].  During this time, the Militia also began expanding its use of battle armor, including small quantities of Free Worlds League designs such as the [[Longinus]] and [[Achileus]], along with developing their own design known as the [[Purifier Adaptive]].<ref name=FMC8>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 8</ref><ref name=FMC9>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 9</ref> By the late 3060s, the standard infantry weapon of the Militia was the [[Mauser 1200 Light Support System]], a Pulse Laser Rifle that had initially only been issued to the most elite WOB units when it was first introduced around 3065. 

===3062===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Combat Vehicles<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 130</ref>
|-
!
! VTOL
! Hover
! Wheeled
! Tracked
|-
|'''Light'''
|[[Cyrano]], [[Hawk Moth]], [[Karnov|Karnov 3058]], [[Mantis (Combat Vehicle)|Mantis]], [[Pinto (Combat Vehicle)|Pinto]]
|[[Beagle (Combat Vehicle)|Beagle]], [[Lightning (Combat Vehicle)|Lightning]], [[Saracen]]
|[[Chevalier]], [[Striker (Combat Vehicle)|Striker]]
|[[Galleon]]
|-
|'''Medium'''
|
|[[Condor (Combat Vehicle)|Condor]], [[Maxim]], [[Regulator]], [[Zephyr (Combat Vehicle)|Zephyr]]
|[[Hetzer]], [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor]]
|[[Chaparral]], [[Goblin]], [[Vedette|Vedette 3058]]
|-
|'''Heavy'''
|
|
|[[Demon (Combat Vehicle)|Demon]]
|[[Burke]], [[Bulldog]], [[Marksman]], [[Padilla]], [[Patton]], [[Pike (Combat Vehicle)|Pike]], [[Po]], [[Von Luckner]], [[Zhukov]]
|-
|'''Assault'''
|
|
|
|[[Alacorn]], [[Behemoth (Combat Vehicle)|Behemoth]], [[Demolisher]], [[Fury (Combat Vehicle)|Fury]], [[Ontos|Ontos 3058]], [[Partisan]], [[Puma (Combat Vehicle)|Puma]], [[Rhino (Combat Vehicle)|Rhino]], [[Shrek]], [[SturmFeur]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+Light 'Mechs<ref name=FMC131>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 131</ref>
|-
!
! 20 Tons
! 25 Tons
! 30 Tons
! 35 Tons
|-
|'''Elite'''
|[[Mercury (BattleMech)|MC-99 ''Mercury'']], [[Mercury (BattleMech)#Variants|MC-97 ''Mercury'']]
|[[Eagle (BattleMech)|EGL-2M ''Eagle'']], [[Mongoose|MON-66 ''Mongoose'']], [[Tarantula|ZPH-1A ''Tarantula'']], [[Nexus (Star Python)|NXS1-A ''Nexus'']]
|[[Hussar#Variants|HSR-500-D ''Hussar'']], [[Hermes|HER-1S ''Hermes'']], [[Hussar#Variants|HSR-400-D ''Hussar'']]
|[[Falcon Hawk|FNHK-9K ''Falcon Hawk'']]
|-
|'''Regular'''
|[[Thorn (BattleMech)|THE-N ''Thorn'']], [[Mercury (BattleMech)#Variants|MC-97 ''Mercury'']], [[Locust#Variants|LCT-3M ''Locust'']], [[Stinger#Variants|STG-5M ''Stinger'']]
|[[Mongoose|MON-66 ''Mongoose'']]
|[[Jackal|JA-KL-1532 ''Jackal'']], [[Hammer (BattleMech)|HMR-3M ''Hammer'']], [[Hermes#Variants|HER-3S ''Hermes'']], [[Hussar|HSR-200-D ''Hussar'']], [[Spider#Variants|SDR-7M ''Spider'']]
|
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Medium 'Mechs<ref name=FMC131>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 131</ref>
|-
!
! 40 Tons
! 45 Tons
! 50 Tons
! 55 Tons
|-
|'''Elite'''
|[[Initiate|INI-02 ''Initiate'']]
|[[Firestarter (OmniMech)|FS9-O ''Firestarter'']], [[Wyvern#Variants|WVE-9N ''Wyvern'']], [[Blackjack (OmniMech)|BJ2-O ''Blackjack'']]
|[[Huron Warrior|HUR-WO-R4L ''Huron Warrior'']], [[Crab|CBR-27 ''Crab'']], [[Raijin (Fujin)|RJN101-A ''Raijin'']]
|[[Apollo (BattleMech)|APL-1M ''Apollo'']], [[Wraith|TR1 ''Wraith'']], [[Buccaneer (BattleMech)|BCN-3R ''Buccaneer'']], [[Grim Reaper|GRM-R-PR29 ''Grim Reaper'']]
|-
|'''Regular'''
|[[Sentinel|STL-3L ''Sentinel'']], [[Cicada#Variants|CDA-3M ''Cicada'']], [[Hermes II#Variants|HER-5S ''Hermes II'']]
|[[Wyvern|WVE-5N ''Wyvern'']], [[Wyvern#Variants|WVE-9N ''Wyvern'']]
|[[Trebuchet#Variants|TBT-7M ''Trebuchet'']], [[Crab|CBR-27 ''Crab'']], [[Hunchback#Variants|HBK-5M ''Hunchback'']]
|[[Buccaneer (BattleMech)|BCN-3R ''Buccaneer'']], [[Kintaro|KTO-19 ''Kintaro'']], [[Wraith|TR1 ''Wraith'']]
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Heavy 'Mechs<ref name=FMC131>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 131</ref>
|-
!
! 60 Tons
! 65 Tons
! 70 Tons
! 75 Tons
|-
|'''Elite'''
|[[Yeoman|YMN-6Y ''Yeoman'']], [[Lancelot|LNC25-01 ''Lancelot'']]
|[[Tempest|TMP-3M ''Tempest'']]
|[[Excalibur (BattleMech)|EXC-B2 ''Excalibur'']], [[Shootist|ST-8A ''Shootist'']], [[Guillotine|GLT-3N ''Guillotine'']]
|[[War Dog|WR-DG-02FC War Dog]], [[Flashman|FLS-8K ''Flashman'']], [[Black Knight|BL-6-KNT ''Black Knight'']], [[Black Knight#Variants|BL-9-KNT ''Black Knight'']], [[Toyama (BattleMech)|TYM-1A ''Toyama'']]
|-
|'''Regular'''
|[[Anvil|ANV-3M ''Anvil'']], [[Champion#Variants|CHP-3N ''Champion'']], [[Champion|CHP-1N ''Champion'']]
|[[Crusader#Variants|CRD-5M ''Crusader'']], [[Bombardier|BMB-12D ''Bombardier'']]
|[[Shootist|ST-8A ''Shootist'']], [[Guillotine|GLT-3N ''Guillotine'']]
|[[Orion#Variants|ON1-M ''Orion'']], [[Flashman|FLS-8K ''Flashman'']]
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Assault 'Mechs<ref name=FMC131>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 131</ref>
|-
!
! 80 Tons
! 85 Tons
! 90 Tons
! 95 Tons
! 100 Tons
|-
|'''Elite'''
|[[Grand Crusader|GRN-D-01 ''Grand Crusader'']], [[Spartan|SPT-N2 ''Spartan'']]
|[[Crockett|CRK-5003-1 ''Crockett'']]
|[[Highlander|HGN-732 ''Highlander'']]
|[[Cerberus (BattleMech)#Variants|MR-5M ''Cerberus'']], [[Albatross|ALB-3U ''Albatross'']], [[Cerberus (BattleMech)|MR-V2 ''Cerberus'']]
|[[Grand Titan|T-IT-N10M ''Grand Titan'']], [[King Crab|KGC-000 ''King Crab'']], [[Vanquisher|VQR-2A ''Vanquisher'']], [[King Crab#Variants|KGC-001 ''King Crab'']]
|-
|'''Regular'''
|[[Grand Crusader|GRN-D-01 ''Grand Crusader'']], [[Awesome#Variants|AWS-9M ''Awesome'']], [[Thug#Variants|THG-12E ''Thug'']]
|[[Crockett|CRK-5003-1 ''Crockett'']], [[Stalker#Variants|STK-5M ''Stalker'']], [[Longbow#Variants|LGB-7Q ''Longbow'']]
|[[Highlander|HGN-732 ''Highlander'']], [[Cyclops#Variants|CP-11-A ''Cyclops'']]
|
|[[King Crab|KGC-000 ''King Crab'']]
|-
|}

==Divisions and Deployment==

===Protectorate Theater===
After the declaration of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]], that region is the heart of the new nation. Defended by some of the finest warrior from the Word of Blake militia, they will protect it by any means.<ref name=JS-BDp90>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 90</ref> The mercenaries have normal contracts like to train the local militia, keep the population in check and to defend important sites, as always.<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

*<u>Regular Forces</u>
:*[[1st Division (Word of Blake)|1st Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp90/> - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp138>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 138</ref> - Destroyed on [[Tikonov]] 3077
:*[[4th Division (Word of Blake)|4th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp90/> - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp138/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[5th Division (Word of Blake)|5th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp90/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 140</ref> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[6th Division (Word of Blake)|6th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp90/> - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[7th Division (Word of Blake)|7th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp90/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[12th Division (Word of Blake)|12th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp90/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - MIA, last seen on [[New Earth]]
:*[[39th Division (Word of Blake)|39th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp90/> - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp142/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078

*<u>Mercenary Support</u>
<div class="desktop-3-col">
:*[[Blanc's Coyotes]]<ref name=JS-BDp110>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 110</ref>
:*[[Broadsword Legion]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Burr's Black Cobras]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Canned Heat]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Carson's Renegades]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Clifton's Rangers]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[51st Dark Panzer Jaegers]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Fist of Mokal]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[The Furies]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Hannibal's Hermits]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[HeavyHell Raisers]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Hsien Hotheads]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Khasparov's Knights]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Martian Cuirassiers]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Mobile Fire]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Simonson’s Cutthroats]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Stealthy Tigers]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Tiger Sharks]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Waco Rangers]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Wannamaker's Widowmakers]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
</div>

*<u>Protectorate Militia</u>
Most of the planets created a [[Protectorate Militia (Word of Blake)|local Militia]] to defend their planets.

===Lyran Theater===
The Divisions in this Theater had several important task:<ref name=JS-BDp91>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 91</ref>
:* To destroy important manufacturing sites and other high valuable assets
:* To conquer worlds with significant command/communication/control centers Region
The Mercenaries in that theater made probing raids and support offensive operations by their employer.<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

*<u>Regular Forces</u>
:*[[2nd Division (Word of Blake)|2nd Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp91/> - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp138/> - Destroyed on [[Dieron]] 3078
:*[[11th Division (Word of Blake)|11th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp91/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Partially Destroyed, merged with [[2nd Division (Word of Blake)|2nd Division]]
:*[[18th Division (Word of Blake)|18th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp91/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Partially Destroyed, merged with [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|3rd Division]]
:*[[25th Division (Word of Blake)|25th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp92>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 92</ref> - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[37th Division (Word of Blake)|37th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp92/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp142/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[38th Division (Word of Blake)|38th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp92/> - Regular<ref name=JS-BDp142/> - Partially Destroyed, merged with [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|3rd Division]]

*<u>Mercenary Support</u>
:*[[Bullard's Armored Cavalry]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Gray's Ghosts]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

===FedSuns Theater===
In contrast, to the Lyran Theater the units within the Federated Suns Theater are task to disturb any possible military action from the FSAF.<ref name=JS-BDp93>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 93</ref> The mercenaries were used as supporting forces, sometimes in offensive operations to.

*<u>Regular Forces</u>
:*[[9th Division (Word of Blake)|9th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp93/> - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Destroyed on [[Rio]] 3077
:*[[10th Division (Word of Blake)|10th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp93/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - MIA, last seen on [[New Earth]]
:*[[22nd Division (Word of Blake)|22nd Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp93/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Destroyed on [[Quentin]] 3077
:*[[31st Division (Word of Blake)|31st Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp94>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 94</ref> - Regular<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Partially Destroyed, merged with [[36th Division (Word of Blake)|36th Division]] - Destroyed on [[New Hessen]] 3076
:*[[33rd Division (Word of Blake)|33rd Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp94/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Destroyed on [[New Hessen]] 3076
:*[[36th Division (Word of Blake)|36th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp94/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp142/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078

*<u>Mercenary Support</u>
:*[[Broadstreet Bullies]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Bronson's Horde]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Lafeyette Legion]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

===Capellan Theater===
The Divisions used nuclear, biological and chemical weapons to fight an enemy how is fanatical in his defense.<ref name=JS-BDp95>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 95</ref> Some of the mercenaries were used to create a defense cordon between the Suns and the Confederation.<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

*<u>Regular Forces</u>
:*[[8th Division (Word of Blake)|8th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp95/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Partially Destroyed, merged with [[2nd Division (Word of Blake)|2nd Division]]
:*[[13th Division (Word of Blake)|13th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp95/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Destroyed on [[Ningpo]] 3078
:*[[17th Division (Word of Blake)|17th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp95/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[21st Division (Word of Blake)|21st Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp96>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 96</ref> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp141>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 141</ref> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[24th Division (Word of Blake)|24th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp96/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Partially Destroyed, merged with [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|3rd Division]]
:*[[35th Division (Word of Blake)|35th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp96/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp142>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 142</ref> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[Warrior House White Tiger]]<ref name=JS-BDp97>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 97</ref>
:*[[Warrior House Rakshasa]]<ref name=JS-BDp97/>

*<u>Mercenary Support</u>
:*[[Black Angus Boys]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Dragon's Breath (Mercenary Command)|Dragon's Breath]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Jacob's Juggernauts]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Olson's Rangers]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

===Free Worlds Theater===
The Word of Blake exploited the Free Worlds League for many years for their buildup. During that time they infiltrated every level in the politics, economic and military infrastructure, without any notice by the people in charge. The Word deployed Divisions only to crush any sign of resistance without mercy.<ref name=JS-BDp97/> The mercenaries fight most time against the local insurgents or had to garrison important sites.<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

*<u>Regular Forces</u>
:*[[3rd Division (Word of Blake)|3rd Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp97/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp138/> - MIA, last seen on [[Dieron]]
:*[[15th Division (Word of Blake)|15th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp98>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 98</ref> - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Destroyed on [[Atreus]] 3077
:*[[20th Division (Word of Blake)|20th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp98/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Destroyed on [[Campbelton]] 3076
:*[[27th Division (Word of Blake)|27th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp98/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Destroyed on [[Atreus]] 3077
:*[[30th Division (Word of Blake)|30th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp98/> - Regular<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - MIA, last seen on [[Loyalty]]

*<u>Mercenary Support</u>
:*[[Swann's Cavaliers]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Raymond's Armored Cavalry]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Redfield Renegades]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

===Draconis Theater===
The Word of Blake forces had the mission to destroy infrastructure which could be used to mount an effective counteroffensive by the DCMS.<ref name=JS-BDp99>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 99</ref> Like in the Federated Suns Theater the mercenaries had only a supporting role.<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

*<u>Regular Forces</u>
:*[[14th Division (Word of Blake)|14th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp99/> - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Destroyed on [[Dieron]] 3078
:*[[19th Division (Word of Blake)|19th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp99/> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Destroyed on [[Dieron]] 3078
:*[[23rd Division (Word of Blake)|23rd Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp99/> - Regular<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Destroyed on [[Dieron]] 3078
:*[[28th Division (Word of Blake)|28th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp100>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 100</ref> - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Destroyed on [[Dyev]] 3076
:*[[29th Division (Word of Blake)|29th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp100/> - Regular<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Destroyed on [[Pesht]] 3074
:*[[32nd Division (Word of Blake)|32nd Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp101>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 101</ref> - Regular<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Destroyed on [[Dyev]] 3076

*<u>Mercenary Support</u>
:*[[Sathen's Snipers]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

===Periphery Theater===
The Periphery had only three Divisions, which had the goal to disturb a possible Canopian support for their allies. Several smaller groups under the influence of the Word sowed additional chaos when needed.<ref name=JS-BDp102/> The mercenaries supported the local governments under Word influence or fought against the realms which opposed the Blakists.<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

*<u>Regular Forces</u>
:*[[16th Division (Word of Blake)|16th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp102>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 102</ref> - Regular<ref name=JS-BDp140/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[26th Division (Word of Blake)|26th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp102/> - Regular<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078
:*[[34th Division (Word of Blake)|34th Division]]<ref name=JS-BDp102/> - Regular<ref name=JS-BDp141/> - Destroyed on [[Terra]] 3078

*<u>Mercenary Support</u>
:*[[Lone Star Regiment]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Prey's Divisionals]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Quint's Olympian Groundpounders]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>
:*[[Vulgar Bulgars]]<ref name=JS-BDp110/>

===Shadow Division===
<div class="desktop-3-col">
:*[[40th Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp142/>
:*[[41st Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp142/>
:*[[42nd Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp142/>
:*[[43rd Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp142/>
:*[[44th Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp142/>
:*[[45th Shadow Division]] - Veteran<ref name=JS-BDp142/>
:*[[46th Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp143>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 143</ref>
:*[[47th Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp143/>
:*[[48th Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp143/>
:*[[49th Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp143/>
:*[[50th Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp143/>
:*[[51st Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp143/>
:*[[52nd Shadow Division]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp143/>
:*[[53rd Shadow Division]]
:*[[54th Shadow Division]]
:*[[Opacus Venatori]] - Elite<ref name=JS-BDp143/>
</div>

==Notes==
* The ''[[Raptor II]]'' covert reconnaissance & search-and-destroy medium BattleMech, in service from 3073 onwards, seems to have been only routinely used for the most part by the Blakist ROM's special forces branch, aka the [[ROM#Blake.27s Wrath.2FLight of Mankind .28Delta.2FEpsilon.29|'''Light of Mankind''']]. One known exception to this though was the Militia's elite [[39th Division (Word of Blake)|39th Division]].

* By the mid-3070s it was being reported that some elite Militia units on Terra (possibly belonging to the 39th Division) had been equipped with the ''[[Asura]]'' battlesuit normally only issued to Manei Domini units. It was believed by intelligence analysts however that these suits were most likely discarded testbed models, which were reportedly particularly prone to glitching.<ref name=TRO20>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 20</ref>

* The Militia started receiving deliveries of the [[Nexus (Star Python)#Variants|NXS2-A ''Nexus II'']] in 3066. The [[Lightray|''Lightray'' heavy scout/skirmisher BattleMech]] had already entered service in 3064 with the Militia in the form of the LGH-4Y (quickly supplanted the following year by the LGH-4W) with the penultimate LGH-7W version appearing in 3069.

* Originally the Militia inherited ample stocks of former ComStar ''[[Magi]]'' infantry support vehicles. However with the formation of the [[Protectorate Militia (Word of Blake)|Protectorate Militia]] in 3068, most of these were transferred to the new force, along with any new production. Some vehicles though are believed to have remained in WOB Militia service with Military Police and other rear area security units, in particular the Magi UCSV variant.

* The standard Assault Infantry Fighting Vehicle of the Militia was the [[Trajan|Palmoni AIFV]]. Intended primarily for the transport of [[battle armor]]–equipped infantry, it could and did also transport more conventional infantry. It also served in some numbers with the Protectorate Militia, along with greater numbers of an [[Trajan#Variants|ICE powered variant]] that had been purpose built for the Protectorate Militia forces.

* The [[Prowler (Combat Vehicle)#Variants|Prowler IFV]] was introduced into service with the Militia in 3077.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''

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