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Line 17: First appeared in [[3069]] striking the worlds of [[Algol]] and [[Kansu]] alongside elements of its sister unit, the [[16th Division (Word of Blake)|16th]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 95 - "17th & 16th Division first appear in in combat over two worlds".</ref> The 17th's elements as part of the [[Algot]] Task Force forced the surrender of the planet by threatening nuclear strikes against the planet. The native Kansu forces did not believe that the Word of Blake task force would use [[Nuclear Weapons|nuclear weapons]] against them, but the 16th and 17th Divisions struck the capital of Kanau and destroyed the capital along with its defending forces while also causing extensive ecological damage to the planet. First appeared in [[3069]] striking the worlds of [[Algol]] and [[Kansu]] alongside elements of its sister unit, the [[16th Division (Word of Blake)|16th]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 95 - "17th & 16th Division first appear in in combat over two worlds".</ref> The 17th's elements as part of the [[Algot]] Task Force forced the surrender of the planet by threatening nuclear strikes against the planet. The native Kansu forces did not believe that the Word of Blake task force would use [[Nuclear Weapons|nuclear weapons]] against them, but the 16th and 17th Divisions struck the capital of Kanau and destroyed the capital along with its defending forces while also causing extensive ecological damage to the planet. − The 17th was later deployed to the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan Theater]] where it participated in the first battle for [[Sian]] alongside the [[24th Division (Word of Blake)|24th Division]] in [[3070]]. The 17th took heavy damage along with its sister Division and was forced to withdraw. However, the 17th managed to return to active duty as a raiding force later where it struck in various [[Commonality|commonalities]] in Confederation. It is believed that the 17th's inexperience in fighting large-scale battles led to invasion's defeat. Intelligence gathered by 17th's actions was used by WoB's [[ROM]] to better prepare for [[3074]] invasion of Sian.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 6, "17th Division unit profile. 17th's actions in first Battle of Sian led WoB forces secretly sending Divisions worth of troops and equipment to Sian prior to 2nd Battle".</ref> + The 17th was later deployed to the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan Theater]] where it participated in the first battle for [[Sian]] alongside the [[24th Division (Word of Blake)|24th Division]] in [[3070]]. The 17th took heavy damage along with its sister Division and was forced to withdraw. However, the 17th managed to return to active duty as a raiding force later where it struck in various [[Commonality|commonalities]] in Confederation. It is believed that the 17th's inexperience in fighting large-scale battles lead to invasion's defeat. Intelligence gathered by 17th's actions was used by WoB's [[ROM]] to better prepare for [[3074]] invasion of Sian.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 6, "17th Division unit profile. 17th's actions in first Battle of Sian lead WoB forces secretly sending Divisions worth of troops and equipment to Sian prior to 2nd Battle".</ref> The 17th was one of fourteen separate Militia Divisions to be destroyed on [[Terra]] in [[3078]].<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref> The 17th was one of fourteen separate Militia Divisions to be destroyed on [[Terra]] in [[3078]].<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref>
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First appeared in [[3069]] striking the worlds of [[Algol]] and [[Kansu]] alongside elements of its sister unit, the [[16th Division (Word of Blake)|16th]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 95 - "17th & 16th Division first appear in in combat over two worlds".</ref> The 17th's elements as part of the [[Algot]] Task Force forced the surrender of the planet by threatening nuclear strikes against the planet. The native Kansu forces did not believe that the Word of Blake task force would use [[Nuclear Weapons|nuclear weapons]] against them, but the 16th and 17th Divisions struck the capital of Kanau and destroyed the capital along with its defending forces while also causing extensive ecological damage to the planet. | First appeared in [[3069]] striking the worlds of [[Algol]] and [[Kansu]] alongside elements of its sister unit, the [[16th Division (Word of Blake)|16th]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 95 - "17th & 16th Division first appear in in combat over two worlds".</ref> The 17th's elements as part of the [[Algot]] Task Force forced the surrender of the planet by threatening nuclear strikes against the planet. The native Kansu forces did not believe that the Word of Blake task force would use [[Nuclear Weapons|nuclear weapons]] against them, but the 16th and 17th Divisions struck the capital of Kanau and destroyed the capital along with its defending forces while also causing extensive ecological damage to the planet. | ||
| − | The 17th was later deployed to the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan Theater]] where it participated in the first battle for [[Sian]] alongside the [[24th Division (Word of Blake)|24th Division]] in [[3070]]. The 17th took heavy damage along with its sister Division and was forced to withdraw. However, the 17th managed to return to active duty as a raiding force later where it struck in various [[Commonality|commonalities]] in Confederation. It is believed that the 17th's inexperience in fighting large-scale battles | + | The 17th was later deployed to the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan Theater]] where it participated in the first battle for [[Sian]] alongside the [[24th Division (Word of Blake)|24th Division]] in [[3070]]. The 17th took heavy damage along with its sister Division and was forced to withdraw. However, the 17th managed to return to active duty as a raiding force later where it struck in various [[Commonality|commonalities]] in Confederation. It is believed that the 17th's inexperience in fighting large-scale battles lead to invasion's defeat. Intelligence gathered by 17th's actions was used by WoB's [[ROM]] to better prepare for [[3074]] invasion of Sian.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 6, "17th Division unit profile. 17th's actions in first Battle of Sian lead WoB forces secretly sending Divisions worth of troops and equipment to Sian prior to 2nd Battle".</ref> |
The 17th was one of fourteen separate Militia Divisions to be destroyed on [[Terra]] in [[3078]].<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref> | The 17th was one of fourteen separate Militia Divisions to be destroyed on [[Terra]] in [[3078]].<ref name="J:FRp126">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 126, "Word Of Blake Militia"</ref> | ||