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− | The [[Star League Defense Force]]s ''' | + | The [[Star League Defense Force]]s '''Eighteenth Army''' was assigned to operations within the [[Outworlds Alliance]] [[Territorial State]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Formed in the great expansion of the SLDF, the | + | Formed in the great expansion of the SLDF, the Eighteenth Army replaced the [[II Corps (Star League)|II Corps]] and [[V Corps (Star League)|V Corps]] who had defeated and maintained control of the Outworlds Alliance since the [[Reunification War]]. At its peak the Eighteenth consisted of twenty-four [[division]]s which included six [[BattleMech]] divisions, fifteen [[infantry]] divisions and up thirty independent [[regiment]]s.<ref name="TSLp156">''The Star League'', p. 156, "Eighteenth Army"</ref> The Eighteenth faced a challenge in their garrison duties; the Outworlds Alliance had expanded to cover a large number of systems stretching out into the [[Deep Periphery]], and the Eighteenth was stretched thinly trying to cover such a large area.<ref name="H:LoTv1p45">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 45, "Eighteenth Army"</ref> |
In 2765 most of the units assigned to the Eighteenth Army were in fact individual regiments that were used to garrison newly-opened systems, support [[Department of Mega-Engineering]] projects, and engage in exploration activities. The full Divisions and brigades of the Eighteenth were used to garrison more established systems near the Alliance's borders with the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Draconis Combine]].<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 211</ref> | In 2765 most of the units assigned to the Eighteenth Army were in fact individual regiments that were used to garrison newly-opened systems, support [[Department of Mega-Engineering]] projects, and engage in exploration activities. The full Divisions and brigades of the Eighteenth were used to garrison more established systems near the Alliance's borders with the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Draconis Combine]].<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 211</ref> | ||
− | When the [[Periphery Uprising]] erupted, the widely-dispersed deployment of the | + | When the [[Periphery Uprising]] erupted, the widely-dispersed deployment of the Eighteenth was both a boon and a curse; many units were caught, isolated and alone, and wiped out by rebel forces. However, to engage the Eighteenth the rebel forces were forced to disperse their own forces over a wide area, allowing many units within the Eighteenth to survive the weeks and months before [[13th Army Group (Star League)|other SLDF formations]] arrived to reinforce them virtually intact.<ref name="H:LoTv1p45"/> |
− | Like all Territorial State armies, the | + | Like all Territorial State armies, the Eighteenth initially attempted to stabilize tensions in the Alliance before [[Stefan Amaris]]'s murder of [[Richard Cameron]], suffering heavy losses in the assault on the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] and eventual recapture of the worlds of the [[Terran Hegemony]]. The Eighteenth Army was disbanded upon the collapse of the Star League. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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* 9 Infantry Divisions<ref name="TSLp156"/> | * 9 Infantry Divisions<ref name="TSLp156"/> | ||
* 21 Independent Regiments<ref name="TSLp156"/> | * 21 Independent Regiments<ref name="TSLp156"/> | ||
− | The | + | The Eighteenth lost eight Divisions and seven Independent Regiments outright as battlefield casualties, with another 2 Divisions and 2 Regiments lost to disbandment, leaving the Eighteenth at 55% of its pre-Uprising strength when the ceasefire began in mid-[[2767]].<ref name="H:LoTv1p45"/> |
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 22:50, 1 December 2022
18th Army | |
Affiliation | Star League |
Parent Command | Star League Defense Force |
The Star League Defense Forces Eighteenth Army was assigned to operations within the Outworlds Alliance Territorial State.
Contents
History
Formed in the great expansion of the SLDF, the Eighteenth Army replaced the II Corps and V Corps who had defeated and maintained control of the Outworlds Alliance since the Reunification War. At its peak the Eighteenth consisted of twenty-four divisions which included six BattleMech divisions, fifteen infantry divisions and up thirty independent regiments.[1] The Eighteenth faced a challenge in their garrison duties; the Outworlds Alliance had expanded to cover a large number of systems stretching out into the Deep Periphery, and the Eighteenth was stretched thinly trying to cover such a large area.[2]
In 2765 most of the units assigned to the Eighteenth Army were in fact individual regiments that were used to garrison newly-opened systems, support Department of Mega-Engineering projects, and engage in exploration activities. The full Divisions and brigades of the Eighteenth were used to garrison more established systems near the Alliance's borders with the Federated Suns and Draconis Combine.[3]
When the Periphery Uprising erupted, the widely-dispersed deployment of the Eighteenth was both a boon and a curse; many units were caught, isolated and alone, and wiped out by rebel forces. However, to engage the Eighteenth the rebel forces were forced to disperse their own forces over a wide area, allowing many units within the Eighteenth to survive the weeks and months before other SLDF formations arrived to reinforce them virtually intact.[2]
Like all Territorial State armies, the Eighteenth initially attempted to stabilize tensions in the Alliance before Stefan Amaris's murder of Richard Cameron, suffering heavy losses in the assault on the Rim Worlds Republic and eventual recapture of the worlds of the Terran Hegemony. The Eighteenth Army was disbanded upon the collapse of the Star League.
Officers
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of the 18th Army (Star League) | |||
General | Son Ok Kim | 2765[2] |
Tactics
Different per Unit.
Corps of the 18th Army
Composition
2765
- 6 BattleMech Divisions[2]
- 15 Infantry Divisions[2]
- 30 Independent Regiments[2]
2767
The Eighteenth lost eight Divisions and seven Independent Regiments outright as battlefield casualties, with another 2 Divisions and 2 Regiments lost to disbandment, leaving the Eighteenth at 55% of its pre-Uprising strength when the ceasefire began in mid-2767.[2]