Abraham Chi-Li
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Abraham Chi-Li | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Personal | |
| Died | 3055[1] |
| Affiliation | Clan Jade Falcon |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Star Colonel |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Contents
Overview[edit]
Star Colonel Abraham Chi-Li was a trueborn MechWarrior, decanted and raised in a mixed Malthus/Chi-Li sibko, serving in the Clan Jade Falcon touman during Operation Revival. He commanded the 124th Striker Cluster of Vau and later Gamma Galaxies.[2]
History[edit]
Conquest of Beta VII[edit]
Abraham Chi-Li would lead his unit in the Jade Falcon attack on Beta VII in June 3050. Beta VII was lightly defended and fell quickly. Abraham personally accounted for the only BattleMech Lance the Beta VII Militia could field. He later stated that he found it less of a challenge than his first Trial of Position.[3]
The Fallout from Twycross[edit]
Abraham Chi-Li was a friend to Adler Malthus, who perished on Twycross in the early stages of Operation Revival.[4] They were born to the same sibko, fought through their Trials of Position together, and even served with each other early in their careers. Adler's demise at the hands of an Inner Sphere MechWarrior outraged Abraham, and he took a harsh line against any warrior under his command who showed anything less than total ruthlessness towards the "cowardly" enemy. His fellow officers in the Falcon touman were concerned by his all-consuming anger and how it might affect his ability to lead his unit.[2]
The Camelot Debacle[edit]
When the Jade Falcons mounted an attack on Camelot Command in May 3054, saKhan Vandervahn Chistu ordered Abraham's 124th Striker Cluster and the 8th Falcon Regulars Cluster to seize the old SLDF naval station from the Snord's Irregulars mercenary unit.
Their assault failed completely, thanks in part to the intense competition between Abraham and Star Colonel Brikai Buhallin of the Eighth Falcon Regulars Cluster. Each of them, eager to win glory for capturing Camelot Command, began to bid away parts of their respective forces. They left out important aerospace and Elemental support. By the time they landed on Camelot's outer surface, the defenders led by Rhonda Snord were ready for them.
Both Falcon commands suffered severe losses and were forced to leave empty-handed. Khan Chistu, disgusted by their miserable performance, made an example of Abraham Chi-Li and Brikai Buhallin; he stripped them of their commands and reassigned them both to solahma units.[5]
Death[edit]
Labeled a "strict disciplinarian," Abraham was killed in a Trial of Grievance in 3055 after accusing Fallon Hazen's unit of cowardice. SaKhan Chistu deemed the action justified, and Hazen took command of the 124th Striker Cluster.[1]
BattleMechs[edit]
As of early 3053 he piloted a Timber Wolf heavy OmniMech.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 103
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 91, "Star Colonel Abraham Chi-Li"
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 39, "Beta VII"
- ↑ Lethal Heritage, pp. 266-269, Kai Allard-Liao challenges and destroys the Falcon Guards
- ↑ Mercenary's Handbook: 3055, p. 68, "The Falcon attack on Camelot Command"
- ↑ ''Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 89, "124th Striker Cluster"