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'''Angela Bekker''' was a [[Star Captain]] in [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. She was noted for leading the Stalking Bears [[Trinary]] of the [[8th Bear Cuirassiers (Clan Ghost Bear)|Eighth Bear Cuirassiers]].
 
'''Angela Bekker''' was a [[Star Captain]] in [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. She was noted for leading the Stalking Bears [[Trinary]] of the [[8th Bear Cuirassiers (Clan Ghost Bear)|Eighth Bear Cuirassiers]].
  
==History==
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== Early History ==
=== Early Years ===
 
 
Angela Bekker achieved her [[Bloodname]] while piloting a ''[[Warhawk]]'' [[OmniMech]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 3 </ref> She achieved the [[Clawing Ritual]] in February of [[3059]].<ref>''Roar Of Honor'', "Prologue"</ref> She had to get bionic fingers because of self-inflicted injuries sustained during the ritual.<ref> ''Roar of Honor'', Prologue</ref> From all this she gained the nickname "The Claw", which she despised.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 20 </ref> She later managed to master the bagpipes.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 22</ref>
 
Angela Bekker achieved her [[Bloodname]] while piloting a ''[[Warhawk]]'' [[OmniMech]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 3 </ref> She achieved the [[Clawing Ritual]] in February of [[3059]].<ref>''Roar Of Honor'', "Prologue"</ref> She had to get bionic fingers because of self-inflicted injuries sustained during the ritual.<ref> ''Roar of Honor'', Prologue</ref> From all this she gained the nickname "The Claw", which she despised.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 20 </ref> She later managed to master the bagpipes.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 22</ref>
  
=== Clan Invasion ===
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== Clan Invasion ==
She fought on [[Jarett]] as part of the Seventeenth Battle Trinary of the [[1st Bear Guards (Clan Ghost Bear)|First Bear Guards]] against the [[9th Alshain Regulars|Ninth Alshain Regulars]] during the Second Wave of [[Operation REVIVAL]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 18-19 </ref> She also was mentioned to have been a part of the [[50th Striker (Clan Ghost Bear)|Fiftieth Striker]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 19 </ref> It is also stated she fought on [[Tukayyid]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 24</ref>
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She fought on [[Jarett]] as part of the Seventeenth Battle Trinary of the [[1st Bear Guards (Clan Ghost Bear)|First Bear Guards]] against the [[9th Alshain Regulars|Ninth Alshain Regulars]] during the Second Wave of [[Operation Revival]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 18-19 </ref> She also was mentioned to have been a part of the [[50th Striker (Clan Ghost Bear)|Fifteenth Striker]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 19 </ref> It is also stated she fought on [[Tukayyid]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 24</ref>
  
=== Posting to Delta Galaxy ===
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== Posting to Delta Galaxy ==
 
In January of [[3062]], she was transferred into [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Delta Galaxy]]. This came at the request of [[Khan]] [[Bjorn Jorgensson]].<ref> ''Roar of Honor'', p. 24</ref> She was tasked with creating a new Trinary under [[Star Colonel]] [[Dana Vishio]], then commanding officer of the Eighth Bear Cuirassiers.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 22-24</ref> She was given first choice of warriors and equipment, which was unusual.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 25</ref> She was informed that they were being stationed on [[Toffen]] as the only garrison unit <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 26</ref>
 
In January of [[3062]], she was transferred into [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Delta Galaxy]]. This came at the request of [[Khan]] [[Bjorn Jorgensson]].<ref> ''Roar of Honor'', p. 24</ref> She was tasked with creating a new Trinary under [[Star Colonel]] [[Dana Vishio]], then commanding officer of the Eighth Bear Cuirassiers.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 22-24</ref> She was given first choice of warriors and equipment, which was unusual.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 25</ref> She was informed that they were being stationed on [[Toffen]] as the only garrison unit <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 26</ref>
  
=== Formation of New Trinary ===
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== Formation of New Trinary ==
 
Star Captain Bekker worked to form her Trinary quickly. She picked a Star Commander Constant Tseng whom she had met on her way to [[Alshain]] as her second in command and in command of the Striker Star.<ref>''Roar of Honor'' p. 26, 29) </ref> A Star Commander Stone was selected as commander of their Sweep Star. They searched out selected various other warriors. There was a mix of [[trueborn]] and [[freeborn]] members <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 29.</ref> Their Trinary became known as The Stalking Bears. <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 68</ref>
 
Star Captain Bekker worked to form her Trinary quickly. She picked a Star Commander Constant Tseng whom she had met on her way to [[Alshain]] as her second in command and in command of the Striker Star.<ref>''Roar of Honor'' p. 26, 29) </ref> A Star Commander Stone was selected as commander of their Sweep Star. They searched out selected various other warriors. There was a mix of [[trueborn]] and [[freeborn]] members <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 29.</ref> Their Trinary became known as The Stalking Bears. <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 68</ref>
  
This Trinary was composed of three [[Star]]s. Her Command Star was a mix of assault and heavy OmniMechs, Striker Star was designed to be a mixture different weight classes, and Sweep Star was designed be light and fast 'Mechs, which also included [[Elemental]]s,<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 28-30)</ref>  
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This Trinary was composed of three [[star]]s. Her Command Star was a mix of assault and heavy OmniMechs, Striker Star was designed to be a mixture different weight classes, and Sweep Star was designed be light and fast 'Mechs, which also included [[Elemental]]s,<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 28-30)</ref>  
  
==== Toffen ====
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=== Toffen ===
The Stalking Bears assumed garrison responsibilities on Toffen in February of [[3062]]. During their time on Toffen, [[Clan Wolf]] initiated a [[Trial of Possession]] for the world in March of 3062.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 102</ref> This trial was led by the 7th Battle Cluster, under Star Colonel [[Dirk Radick]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 102</ref> This was an extended trial fought for 46 days, unlike most clan trials that lasted minutes or hours.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 255</ref> The Stalking Bears defeated not only a Trinary but an additional [[Binary]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 255</ref> They managed to force the Wolves into ''[[hegira]]''.
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The Stalking Bears assumed garrison responsibilities on Toffen in February of [[3062]]. During their time on Toffen, [[Clan Wolf]] initiated a [[Trial of Possession]] for the world in March of 3062.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 102</ref> This trial was led by the 7th Battle Cluster, under Star Colonel [[Dirk Radick]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 102</ref> This was an extended trial fought for 46 days, unlike most clan trials that lasted minutes or hours.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 255</ref> The Stalking Bears defeated not only a Trinary but an additional [[Binary]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 255</ref> They managed to force the Wolves into ''[[Hegira]]''.
  
==== Awards ====
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=== Awards ===
 
Star Captain Bekker earned the [[Shield of Tseng]], which is the highest award possible for a Clan Ghost Bear Warrior.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 256</ref>
 
Star Captain Bekker earned the [[Shield of Tseng]], which is the highest award possible for a Clan Ghost Bear Warrior.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 256</ref>
  
==== Refusal Of Promotion ====
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=== Refusal Of Promotion ===
Star Captain Bekker was offered a promotion to [[Star Colonel]], an uncontested [[Trial of Position]], which she refused on the rationale that she did not want to face a potential decision where she would order a unit to be sacrificial bait as her Stalking Bears were. <ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 257-258</ref>
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Star Captain Bekker was offered a promotion to Star Colonel, an uncontested [[Trial of Position]], which she refused on the rationale that she did not want to face a potential decision where she would order a unit to be sacrificial bait as her Stalking Bears were. <ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 257-258</ref>
{{quote| ''Aff'', Galaxy Commander. Especially if the price is my conscience or my honor}}
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{{quote| Aff, Galaxy Commander. Especially if the price is my conscience or my honor}}
 
--Speaking after the Award ceremony following the Trial on Toffen <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 258</ref>
 
--Speaking after the Award ceremony following the Trial on Toffen <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 258</ref>
  
 
== Political Views ==
 
== Political Views ==
Star Captain Bekker was more Warden than Crusader in her views as she told Dirk Radick following the Trial.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 251</ref>
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Star Captain Bekker was more Warden then Crusader in her views as she told Dirk Radick following the Trial.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 251</ref>
 
 
==Legacy==
 
Her genes would go on to create [[Ramiel Bekker]], though it is unknown if this was directly as a geneparent or in subsequent generations.<ref>''Children of Kerensky'', ch. 4</ref>
 
  
 
== BattleMechs ==
 
== BattleMechs ==
These are the BattleMechs known to be piloted by her:
 
 
* ''[[Warhawk]]'' – During her Trial of Bloodright
 
* ''[[Warhawk]]'' – During her Trial of Bloodright
 
* ''[[Executioner]]'' - During the Toffen Campaign <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 69</ref>
 
* ''[[Executioner]]'' - During the Toffen Campaign <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 69</ref>
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*''[[Roar of Honor]]''
 
*''[[Roar of Honor]]''
  
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[[Category:Clan Characters|Bekker, Angela]]
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[[Category:Minor Characters]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Characters|Bekker, Angela]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Characters|Bekker, Angela]]

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