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'''Lucas Cameron-Witherspoon''' was, as of [[3152]], a [[Colonel]] in the [[Free Worlds League Military]], and the commander of the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]].<ref name=EAp28>''Empire Alone'', p. 28: "Precautionary Measures"</ref>
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'''Lucas Cameron-Witherspoon''' was, from at least [[3145]] to [[3152]], a [[Colonel]] in the [[Free Worlds League Military]], and the commander of the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]].<ref name=EAp28>''Empire Alone'', p. 28: "Precautionary Measures"</ref><ref name=FM3145>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Lucas Cameron-Witherspoon was born on [[Amity]] sometime in the late 31st or early 32nd century.  A student of history, he was deeply patriotic and wished to see Amity to regain its independence from the Wolf Empire. Upon inheriting the command of the Silver Hawk Irregulars from another family member, [[Ian Cameron-Witherspoon]], set about restoring the unit to its former glory in hopes that they would serve as a rallying symbol for the people of the occupied worlds. By 3146, he had grown the brigade to a full regiment, the [[Gryphons]], and a battalion, which was to become the [[Falcons]].  Using his influence and connections, he managed to mold the Irregulars into a respectable fighting force and attracted many recruits. With him at their helm, they invaded and secured Stewart from [[Wolf Empire]] forces in [[3151]]. When [[Gavin Stewart]] was critically injured during the fighting for that world, Cameron-Witherspoon took up his quest to restore the [[Silver Hawks Coalition]] and went on to recapture [[Amity]], [[Helm]], [[Concord]], [[Danais]], and [[Kalidasa]] in the years following.<ref name=EAp86>''Empire Alone'', p. 86: "Gryphons"</ref>
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Lucas Cameron-Witherspoon was born on [[Amity]] sometime in the late [[thirty-first century|thirty-first]] or early [[thirty-second century]].  A student of history, he was deeply patriotic and wished to see Amity to regain its independence from the [[Wolf Empire]]. Upon inheriting the command of the Silver Hawk Irregulars from another family member, [[Ian Cameron-Witherspoon]], he set about restoring the unit to its former glory in hopes that they would serve as a rallying symbol for the people of the occupied worlds. By 3146, he had grown the brigade to a full regiment, the [[Gryphons]], and a battalion, which was to become the [[Falcons]].  Using his influence and connections, he managed to mold the Irregulars into a respectable fighting force and attracted many recruits. With him at their helm, they invaded and secured [[Stewart]] from [[Wolf Empire]] forces in [[3151]]. When [[Gavin Stewart]] was critically injured during the fighting for that world, Cameron-Witherspoon took up his quest to restore the [[Silver Hawks Coalition]] and went on to recapture [[Amity]], [[Helm]], [[Concord]], [[Danais]], and [[Kalidasa]] in the years following.<ref name=EAp86>''Empire Alone'', p. 86: "Gryphons"</ref>
  
 
==BattleMechs==
 
==BattleMechs==
Lucas is known to pilot a ''[[Crusader]]'' 'Mech while on the field with his troops.
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Lucas piloted a distinctive ''[[Crusader]]'' Heavy 'Mech while on the field with his troops.<ref name=EAp65>''Empire Alone'', p. 65: "Competing Campaigns"</ref>
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==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* [[Empire Alone]]
 
* [[Empire Alone]]
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
  
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League Characters|Cameron-Witherspoon, Lucas]]
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League Characters|Cameron-Witherspoon, Lucas]]

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Lucas Cameron-Witherspoon
Personal
AffiliationHouse Cameron-Witherspoon
Career
RankColonel
ProfessionMechWarrior

Lucas Cameron-Witherspoon was, from at least 3145 to 3152, a Colonel in the Free Worlds League Military, and the commander of the Silver Hawk Irregulars.[1][2]

History[edit]

Lucas Cameron-Witherspoon was born on Amity sometime in the late thirty-first or early thirty-second century. A student of history, he was deeply patriotic and wished to see Amity to regain its independence from the Wolf Empire. Upon inheriting the command of the Silver Hawk Irregulars from another family member, Ian Cameron-Witherspoon, he set about restoring the unit to its former glory in hopes that they would serve as a rallying symbol for the people of the occupied worlds. By 3146, he had grown the brigade to a full regiment, the Gryphons, and a battalion, which was to become the Falcons. Using his influence and connections, he managed to mold the Irregulars into a respectable fighting force and attracted many recruits. With him at their helm, they invaded and secured Stewart from Wolf Empire forces in 3151. When Gavin Stewart was critically injured during the fighting for that world, Cameron-Witherspoon took up his quest to restore the Silver Hawks Coalition and went on to recapture Amity, Helm, Concord, Danais, and Kalidasa in the years following.[3]

BattleMechs[edit]

Lucas piloted a distinctive Crusader Heavy 'Mech while on the field with his troops.[4]

References[edit]

  1. Empire Alone, p. 28: "Precautionary Measures"
  2. Field Manual: 3145, p. 116
  3. Empire Alone, p. 86: "Gryphons"
  4. Empire Alone, p. 65: "Competing Campaigns"

Bibliography[edit]