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==History== | ==History== | ||
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| + | The '''10th Division''' was one of the first units raised by [[Cameron St. Jamais]] after he became [[Precentor Martial]]. Iron Fist III-Alpha formed the core of the new unit and was based at the [[Castle Brian]] complex in Tinogasta, Argentina.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> Prior to the formation of the 10th Division, ''Iron Fist'' had been operating as the [[15th Marik Militia]]'s 4th Battalion. The 10th's first commanding officer, Precentor [[Karina Vista]], was formerly the commander of the ComGuard's [[7th Army (ComStar)|7th Army]]. Many of her troops joined her when she defected to the Word of Blake. This (unnamed) [[Level III]] was assigned to the 10th Division. With so many troops coming from "foreign" sources, Precentor Martial St. Jamais assigned several ROM operatives to monitor the unit for infiltrators and spies.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> At this time, neither the ''Iron Fist'' nor the Expatriate Level III had any armor support.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> | ||
===Pre-Jihad=== | ===Pre-Jihad=== | ||
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| + | The unit was penetrated by [[ComStar]] sleeper agents, lead by [[Klaus Hettig]]. The unit's ranks were depleted from purge of agents in [[3065]]. The Tenth was stationed on [[Terra]], in South American continent. The unit received new graduates, allowing it to return to full strength. It remained in the Argentina and Amazonia regions up to the late 3067.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 90 - "Naval Assets and Militia Divisions" - 10th Division profile.</ref> | ||
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | The unit participated in counter-attack against the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] allied assault against [[Mars]] | + | The unit participated in counter-attack against the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] allied assault against [[Mars]] and Terra, attacking the mercenary's world of [[Outreach]]. Elements of the Division is spotted on Outreach with elements of it on Terra, fighting surviving elements of [[ComStar|ComStar's]] [[Case White]] Task Force in [[3068]]. |
| − | In August, the Tenth continued to operate in separate parts, conducting planetary assaults against the worlds of [[Hoan]] | + | In August, the Tenth continued to operate in separate parts, conducting planetary assaults against the worlds of [[Hoan]] and [[Achernar]]. On Hoan, the unit commander captured academic leaders and doctors, imprisoning and some cases executed them. In September, the 2nd element of the Tenth aided Manai Domino's [[Opacus Venatori]] special ops unit in seizure of Achernar and execution of it world's ruling family. |
November [[3070]], the Tenth's Night of Faith [[Level III|III]]-Alpha hit [[NAIS]]'s [[Bethel]] Labs. The unit's commander fought the defending [[DropShip Irregulars]] mercenary unit before calling in a nuclear strike on the lab itself, killing both the Night of Faith and the Irregulars. | November [[3070]], the Tenth's Night of Faith [[Level III|III]]-Alpha hit [[NAIS]]'s [[Bethel]] Labs. The unit's commander fought the defending [[DropShip Irregulars]] mercenary unit before calling in a nuclear strike on the lab itself, killing both the Night of Faith and the Irregulars. | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | *[[3062]] the Commander of the 10th Division is [[Precentor]] XVI Karina Vista. | + | *[[3062]] the Commander of the 10th Division is [[Precentor]] XVI [[Karina Vista]]. |
*[[3067]] the Commander of the 10th Division is [[Precentor]] VII Robin St. Nicholas. | *[[3067]] the Commander of the 10th Division is [[Precentor]] VII Robin St. Nicholas. | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | Planetary assaults, raiding, | + | Planetary assaults, raiding, and suicidal zeal. It rumored that this is due to members of the unit being haunted by the horrors of the Jihad.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 140 - "Special ablities" - 10th Division.</ref> |
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
*''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
Revision as of 08:34, 8 June 2010
Contents
History
Formation
The 10th Division was one of the first units raised by Cameron St. Jamais after he became Precentor Martial. Iron Fist III-Alpha formed the core of the new unit and was based at the Castle Brian complex in Tinogasta, Argentina.[1] Prior to the formation of the 10th Division, Iron Fist had been operating as the 15th Marik Militia's 4th Battalion. The 10th's first commanding officer, Precentor Karina Vista, was formerly the commander of the ComGuard's 7th Army. Many of her troops joined her when she defected to the Word of Blake. This (unnamed) Level III was assigned to the 10th Division. With so many troops coming from "foreign" sources, Precentor Martial St. Jamais assigned several ROM operatives to monitor the unit for infiltrators and spies.[2] At this time, neither the Iron Fist nor the Expatriate Level III had any armor support.[3]
Pre-Jihad
The unit was penetrated by ComStar sleeper agents, lead by Klaus Hettig. The unit's ranks were depleted from purge of agents in 3065. The Tenth was stationed on Terra, in South American continent. The unit received new graduates, allowing it to return to full strength. It remained in the Argentina and Amazonia regions up to the late 3067.[4]
Jihad
The unit participated in counter-attack against the Wolf's Dragoons allied assault against Mars and Terra, attacking the mercenary's world of Outreach. Elements of the Division is spotted on Outreach with elements of it on Terra, fighting surviving elements of ComStar's Case White Task Force in 3068.
In August, the Tenth continued to operate in separate parts, conducting planetary assaults against the worlds of Hoan and Achernar. On Hoan, the unit commander captured academic leaders and doctors, imprisoning and some cases executed them. In September, the 2nd element of the Tenth aided Manai Domino's Opacus Venatori special ops unit in seizure of Achernar and execution of it world's ruling family.
November 3070, the Tenth's Night of Faith III-Alpha hit NAIS's Bethel Labs. The unit's commander fought the defending DropShip Irregulars mercenary unit before calling in a nuclear strike on the lab itself, killing both the Night of Faith and the Irregulars.
The remaining five Level III formations have spread out in the Federated Suns Theater. The unit has conducted a series of attacks in Capellan March leading to Periphery border region of the Suns. In later part of 3074-3075, provided independent support for the Taurian Concordat's series of strikes against bordering worlds of the FedSun/TC regions.[5]
Officers
- 3062 the Commander of the 10th Division is Precentor XVI Karina Vista.
- 3067 the Commander of the 10th Division is Precentor VII Robin St. Nicholas.
Tactics
Planetary assaults, raiding, and suicidal zeal. It rumored that this is due to members of the unit being haunted by the horrors of the Jihad.[6]
Composition
3067
4 Level IIIs[7]
- Dreams of Revenge III-alpha - CO: Precentor VII Robin St. Nicholas
- Iron Fist III-alpha - CO: Precentor V Eric Goodwin
- Illusions of Victory III-delta - CO: Demi-Precentor (Adept X) Marget Thatcher
- Dragon's Teeth III-kappa - CO: Demi-Precentor (Adept V) Sev Barkley
3075
Five Level IIIs
- Dreams of Revenge III-alpha - CO: Precentor VII Robin St. Nicholas
- Iron Fist III-alpha - CO: Precentor V Eric Goodwin
- Illusions of Victory III-delta - CO: Demi-Precentor (Adept X) Marget Thatcher
- Dragon's Teeth III-kappa - CO: Demi-Precentor (Adept V) Sev Barkley
- Night of Faith III-Alpha CO: Demi-Precentor Rebek Craines.[8]
Notes
The unit by 3075, are considered veterans and equipment will have "good upgrade" rating.[9]
Reference
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 80
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 80
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 80
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 90 - "Naval Assets and Militia Divisions" - 10th Division profile.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 93 - "10th Division Profile/Unit splits and supports Taurian attacks".
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 140 - "Special ablities" - 10th Division.
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 99 - "Word of Blake Militia Deployment history as of August 3067".
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 93 - "Unit Profile" - History
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 137, 140 - "Actual Ratings scale, 10th Division listing show it its Veterian unit, with B Rating equipment".