142nd Infantry Division

The 142nd Infantry Division also known as the *Rioting Rancors* was a unit that served the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances, Galactic Alliance Remnant, and finally the Galactic Federation Triumvirate. The division was redounded for skill and adaptability combined with their unwavering loyalty to the Galactic Alliance.

## History

### Formation

The 142nd Infantry Division was formed in 56 ABY under the command of the Kiffar Major General Rolly Manns, a veteran of the Yuuzhan Vong War, the Swarm War, and the Second Galactic Civil War.

### Giran Seccession Crisis

In 82 ABY, the outer planet of Gira threatened to secede from the Galactic Alliance, beginning the Giran Secession Crisis. The crisis ultimately came to an end thanks to the efforts of the Giran-born, Allie Starcrossed, the current Commanding Officer of the 142nd Infantry, the Wookie Jedi Master Lowbaca and the Mirialan Jedi Knight Kalan Trussix.

### Neimoidian War

Beginning in 99 ABY, the Neimoidian War was a three year long campaign that saw the Galactic Alliance put down the "Neo-Trade Federation". The 142nd was one of the earliest participants in this conflict under the command of Major General Vandali Juss.

Fighting on numerous fronts, the 142nd was instrumental in the capture of Cato Neimoidia in late 102 ABY.

### Sith-Imperial War

In 127 ABY, the Sith-Imperial War began and the 142nd Infantry Division under Major General Felix Hoffer were deployed in full force at the Battle of Pantora, winning the battle but at the cost of three of regiments. That same year the 142nd were deployed to Baltizaar, Kalos II, Rodia, and Giju.

In mid-128 ABY they took part in the 5-month long defense of Vinsoth, and though the GA ultimately lost the 142nd was able to scuttle a prototype heavy stealth bomber. Near the end of that same year the 142nd were deployed to Aridka. It was during this battle that the then Captain Archibald Solstice saved the division from an Imperial ambush which would have resulted in the entire unit being wiped out. Following the battle's conclusion in the first month of 129 ABY the Captain was promoted all the way to Colonel (a rare and necessary act due to the loss of several field-grade officers).

A month and a half later, members of the 142nd assisted in repelling an imperial boarding party aboard the *Golden King*, a *Nebula III*-class Star Destroyer. Two weeks the 142nd Infantry would see even more action during the nearly 7-month long Siege of Taris. During the siege the division would suffer badly with all but three companies from the 303rd Mechanized Assault Brigade being wiped out.

In the 130 ABY, the 142nd took part in the disastrous Battle of Caamas, resulting in the death of Hoffer and Colonel Archibald Solstice taking charge, evacuating what was left of the unit. Following the battle the unit was reorganized into 2 brigades of ~7,750 troopers.

## Structure

As with all Galactic Alliance divisions, the 142nd had 40,000 personnel, being divided into 4 combat brigades each made up of ~9,216 troopers, with support units attached adding the remaining 3,136.

By 130 ABY, that number was only around 15,500 and remained so even after the creation of the Galactic Triumvirate.

## Sub-Units

102nd Infantry Brigade

* Winter Company

771st Platoon - Drata's Dewbacks

## Personnel Roster

### Commanders

MJGN. Rolly Mans (56-79 ABY)

MJGN. Allie Starcrossed (79-98 ABY)

MJGN. Valandi Juss (98-125 ABY)

MJGN. Felix Hoffer (125-130 ABY)

COL. Archibald Solstice (130 ABY-Present)

### Officers

CPT. Carmencita Moonrunner - Winter Company Commander

LT. Gilagar Drata - 771st Platoon Leader

### Enlisted Personnel

SSG. Vega Quoon - 771st Sharpshooter/Former Jedi