  We derive general expressions for soft terms in supergravity where D-terms
contribute significantly to the supersymmetry breaking in addition to the
standard F-type breaking terms. Such D-terms can strongly influence the scalar
mass squared terms, while having limited impact on gaugino masses and the
B-terms. We present parameterisations for the soft terms when D-terms dominate
over F-terms or become comparable with them. Novel patterns emerge which can be
tested phenomenologically. In a mixed anomaly-D mediated scenario, the scalars
have masses from D-mediation, whereas gaugino masses are generated by anomaly
mediation. As an application of this analysis, we show that while the "split
supersymmetry" like mass spectrum with one fine tuned Higgs is not an automatic
outcome of these scenarios, explicit models can be constructed where it can be
realised. Finally, we show that large D-mediated supersymmetry breaking can be
realised in string models based on intersecting D-branes. Examples are
presented where the moduli are stabilised in the presence of large D-terms
using non-perturbative gaugino condensation like effects.
