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Line 12: | children = | children = }} }} − '''Bernard Nordhoff''' was a [[thirty-second century]] [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] officer turned [[mercenary]]. He comes from [[Hesperus II]], as part of a long line of family members who served Hesperus' Brewer family nobility for generations. + '''Bernard Nordhoff''' was a [[thirty-second century]] ex-[[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] officer turned [[mercenary]]. He comes from [[Hesperus II]], as part of a long line of family members who served Hesperus' Brewster family nobility for generations. − He was the trusted military aide to Duke [[Vedet Brewer]], while serving as rank of [[Colonel]]. + He was the trusted military aide to Duke [[Vedet Brewster]], while serving as rank of [[Colonel]]. − After his father's death from exposure to Defiance Industries' smelters, he has harbored great disdain for Duke Vedet. + After his father's death from exposure to Defiance Industry's smelters, he has harbored great disdain for Duke Vedet. Nordhoff feels the Duke controls him and tries to remind him of that fact. He has grown resentful and disgusted by the Dukes callous treatment of others. His anger for the Duke stems from his father's death, feeling his father died while loyally working for him. Nordhoff feels the Duke controls him and tries to remind him of that fact. He has grown resentful and disgusted by the Dukes callous treatment of others. His anger for the Duke stems from his father's death, feeling his father died while loyally working for him. − Nordhoff secretly moved officers loyal to him into positions, so that when the Duke is killed during the military campaign he was heading, he could sweep in and take power for himself. Perhaps, righting some wrongs the Brewers have caused for generations. + Nordhoff secretly moved officers loyal to him into positions, so that when the Duke is killed during the military campaign he was heading, he could sweep in and take power for himself. Perhaps, righting some wrongs the Brewsters have caused for generations. + + Unknown to him, he and the Duke's relationship grew worse due to the influence of [[Trillian Steiner-Davion|Trillian Steiner]]. + + ==Character History== − ==History== ===Lyran Service=== ===Lyran Service=== Bernard attended the [[Nagelring]] Academy on Tharkad. He was sponsored by Duke Vedet. Bernard attended the [[Nagelring]] Academy on Tharkad. He was sponsored by Duke Vedet. Line 33:
Line 33: Nordhoff led his military command "Anvil" when they landed on [[Gallatin]] in the Marik-Stewart space in July 30th, 3137. He had attached his command company to [[3rd Lyran Regulars]] for the first wave of Hammerfall. The 3rd met heavy resistance from local defenders. Nordhoff led his military command "Anvil" when they landed on [[Gallatin]] in the Marik-Stewart space in July 30th, 3137. He had attached his command company to [[3rd Lyran Regulars]] for the first wave of Hammerfall. The 3rd met heavy resistance from local defenders. − Nordhoff took control of the situation as the "local defenders" turned out to be elements of the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]]. When his regiment's sensors were disrupted by Silver Hawk traps, Nordhoff rallied the Third Lyrans and counterattacked. + Nordhoff took control of the situation as the "local defenders" turned out to be elements of the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]]. When his regiment's sensors were disrupted by Silver Hawk traps, Nordhoff rallied the Third Lyrans and counter attacked. In September 3137, on [[Bondurant]], General Nordhoff and his Third Lyrans faced more resistant Silver Hawks augmented by a militia unit known as the [[Bondurant Bombardiers]]. His aerospace assets discovered that the Silver Hawks were waiting for him at their planned Landing Zone (LZ). Forcing him to shift to another LZ, The Bombardiers led them into traps in swampy lowlands. The unit took heavy damage from the initial invasion and were forced to call on reinforcements. However, due to the Royal Guard regiments being called up to invade the Skye region, Duke Vedet's 1st Hesperus Guards were instead sent to assist him in conquest of Bondurant. In September 3137, on [[Bondurant]], General Nordhoff and his Third Lyrans faced more resistant Silver Hawks augmented by a militia unit known as the [[Bondurant Bombardiers]]. His aerospace assets discovered that the Silver Hawks were waiting for him at their planned Landing Zone (LZ). Forcing him to shift to another LZ, The Bombardiers led them into traps in swampy lowlands. The unit took heavy damage from the initial invasion and were forced to call on reinforcements. However, due to the Royal Guard regiments being called up to invade the Skye region, Duke Vedet's 1st Hesperus Guards were instead sent to assist him in conquest of Bondurant. Line 52:
Line 52: On 14th of December, Nordhoff's forces landed on Tamarind, However, the Third Battalion of Third Lyran Regulars had been assigned to [[Danais]] to reinforce the Duke's efforts with the Silver Hawks. He discovered, to his disbelief, that Hauptmann Frost's battalion was still active, though their battles with the 1st Tamarind Regulars had been brutal on Harvison Flats. The 1st Tamarind Regulars assaulted his two battalions en masse, coming recklessly, making it difficult for him to tell if they were elite or green units. Whatever the case, it was highly dangerous for his outnumbered forces. Being overwhelmed, Nordhoff ordered his units to fall back. On 14th of December, Nordhoff's forces landed on Tamarind, However, the Third Battalion of Third Lyran Regulars had been assigned to [[Danais]] to reinforce the Duke's efforts with the Silver Hawks. He discovered, to his disbelief, that Hauptmann Frost's battalion was still active, though their battles with the 1st Tamarind Regulars had been brutal on Harvison Flats. The 1st Tamarind Regulars assaulted his two battalions en masse, coming recklessly, making it difficult for him to tell if they were elite or green units. Whatever the case, it was highly dangerous for his outnumbered forces. Being overwhelmed, Nordhoff ordered his units to fall back. − He was then saved by the Broken Swords, led by Roderick Steiner. The Swords proceeded to cut through the enemy's rear lines after deploying via DropShip. Shocked that he had been saved by a Steiner he had left to die, Nordhoff decided to do what he can to save himself. He ordered the Third Lyrans forward against the 1st Tamarind and cut through the center and meet up with the Broken Swords. Nordhoff then fled to his DropShip ''[[Titanslayer]]'' with several loyal MechWarriors and used one of the JumpShips in-system to escape. + He was then saved by the Broken Swords, lead by Roderick Steiner. The Swords proceeded to cut through the enemy’s rear lines after deploying via DropShip. Shocked that he had been saved by a Steiner he had left to die, Nordhoff decided to do what he can to save himself. He ordered the Third Lyrans forward against the 1st Tamarind and cut through the center and meet up with the Broken Swords. Nordhoff then fled to his DropShip ''Titanslayer'' with several loyal MechWarriors and used one of the JumpShips in system to escape. ===Mercenary Service=== ===Mercenary Service=== − In February [[3138]], while waiting for their DropShip to recharge in the [[Westover]] system, General Nordhoff deployed his mercenary unit DropShip and landed his forces to intercept a pirate raid attempting to steal production runs of ''[[Riever]]'' aerospace fighters. + In February [[3138]], while waiting for their DropShip to recharge in the Westover system, General Nordhoff deployed his mercenary unit DropShip and landed his forces to intercept a pirate raid attempting to steal production runs of ''[[Riever]]'' aerospace fighters. Westover's ruler, Duke Wesley, grateful of the General's efforts in assisting the planet, hires him as the planet's military commander. Westover's ruler, Duke Wesley, grateful of the General's efforts in assisting the planet, hires him as the planet's military commander. − He later meets with [[Force Commander]] [[Alethea Chowla II|Alethea Chowla]], commanding officer, [[Rim Commonality]]'s elite rapid-strike battalion, ''the Defenders'' to discuss prospects of alliance between Westover and Rim Commonality.<ref name=TRtCc31>''To Ride the Chimera'', ch. 31</ref> + He later meets with [[Force Commander]] [[Alethea Chowla II|Alethea Chowla]], commanding officer, [[Rim Commonality]]'s elite rapid-strike battalion, ''the Defenders'' to discuss prospects of alliance between Westover and Rim Commonality. − He participated with [[Operation HOMECOMING]] as the commander of Westover's four aerospace wings. First traveling to [[Loyalty]] in early April, [[3139]]. + He participated with [[Operation Homecoming]] as the commander of Westover's four aerospace wings. First traveling to [[Loyalty]] in early April, [[3139]]. − ==BattleMechs== + ==Character Notes== − Bernard Nordhoff is a noted pilot of a ''[[Xanthos (BattleMech)|Xanthos]]'' Class Quad BattleMech. He has used this 'Mech as his command vehicle to lead his forces while serving in the Lyran military during [[Operation HAMMERFALL]] in 3137. − ==Notes== + *Bernard Nordhoff is a noted pilot of a [[Xanthos]] Class Quad BattleMech. He has used this 'Mech as his command vehicle to lead his forces while serving in the Lyran military during [[Operation Hammerfall]] in 3137. − * Bernard's mercenary unit consisted of 4 staff officers and a mixed company of 'Mechs and Armor, which included his Dropship, ''[[Titanslayer]]''. It is unknown if he retained control of the Jumpship as well. + *Bernard's mercenary unit consisted of 4 staff officers and a mixed company of 'Mechs and Armor, which included his Dropship, ''Titanslayer''. It is unknown if he retained control of the Jumpship as well. ==References== ==References== Line 79:
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| − | '''Bernard Nordhoff''' was a [[thirty-second century]] [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] officer turned [[mercenary]]. He comes from [[Hesperus II]], as part of a long line of family members who served Hesperus' | + | '''Bernard Nordhoff''' was a [[thirty-second century]] ex-[[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] officer turned [[mercenary]]. He comes from [[Hesperus II]], as part of a long line of family members who served Hesperus' Brewster family nobility for generations. |
| − | He was the trusted military aide to Duke [[Vedet | + | He was the trusted military aide to Duke [[Vedet Brewster]], while serving as rank of [[Colonel]]. |
| − | After his father's death from exposure to Defiance | + | After his father's death from exposure to Defiance Industry's smelters, he has harbored great disdain for Duke Vedet. |
Nordhoff feels the Duke controls him and tries to remind him of that fact. He has grown resentful and disgusted by the Dukes callous treatment of others. His anger for the Duke stems from his father's death, feeling his father died while loyally working for him. | Nordhoff feels the Duke controls him and tries to remind him of that fact. He has grown resentful and disgusted by the Dukes callous treatment of others. His anger for the Duke stems from his father's death, feeling his father died while loyally working for him. | ||
| − | Nordhoff secretly moved officers loyal to him into positions, so that when the Duke is killed during the military campaign he was heading, he could sweep in and take power for himself. Perhaps, righting some wrongs the | + | Nordhoff secretly moved officers loyal to him into positions, so that when the Duke is killed during the military campaign he was heading, he could sweep in and take power for himself. Perhaps, righting some wrongs the Brewsters have caused for generations. |
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| + | Unknown to him, he and the Duke's relationship grew worse due to the influence of [[Trillian Steiner-Davion|Trillian Steiner]]. | ||
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===Lyran Service=== | ===Lyran Service=== | ||
Bernard attended the [[Nagelring]] Academy on Tharkad. He was sponsored by Duke Vedet. | Bernard attended the [[Nagelring]] Academy on Tharkad. He was sponsored by Duke Vedet. | ||
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Nordhoff led his military command "Anvil" when they landed on [[Gallatin]] in the Marik-Stewart space in July 30th, 3137. He had attached his command company to [[3rd Lyran Regulars]] for the first wave of Hammerfall. The 3rd met heavy resistance from local defenders. | Nordhoff led his military command "Anvil" when they landed on [[Gallatin]] in the Marik-Stewart space in July 30th, 3137. He had attached his command company to [[3rd Lyran Regulars]] for the first wave of Hammerfall. The 3rd met heavy resistance from local defenders. | ||
| − | Nordhoff took control of the situation as the "local defenders" turned out to be elements of the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]]. When his regiment's sensors were disrupted by Silver Hawk traps, Nordhoff rallied the Third Lyrans and | + | Nordhoff took control of the situation as the "local defenders" turned out to be elements of the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]]. When his regiment's sensors were disrupted by Silver Hawk traps, Nordhoff rallied the Third Lyrans and counter attacked. |
In September 3137, on [[Bondurant]], General Nordhoff and his Third Lyrans faced more resistant Silver Hawks augmented by a militia unit known as the [[Bondurant Bombardiers]]. His aerospace assets discovered that the Silver Hawks were waiting for him at their planned Landing Zone (LZ). Forcing him to shift to another LZ, The Bombardiers led them into traps in swampy lowlands. The unit took heavy damage from the initial invasion and were forced to call on reinforcements. However, due to the Royal Guard regiments being called up to invade the Skye region, Duke Vedet's 1st Hesperus Guards were instead sent to assist him in conquest of Bondurant. | In September 3137, on [[Bondurant]], General Nordhoff and his Third Lyrans faced more resistant Silver Hawks augmented by a militia unit known as the [[Bondurant Bombardiers]]. His aerospace assets discovered that the Silver Hawks were waiting for him at their planned Landing Zone (LZ). Forcing him to shift to another LZ, The Bombardiers led them into traps in swampy lowlands. The unit took heavy damage from the initial invasion and were forced to call on reinforcements. However, due to the Royal Guard regiments being called up to invade the Skye region, Duke Vedet's 1st Hesperus Guards were instead sent to assist him in conquest of Bondurant. | ||
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On 14th of December, Nordhoff's forces landed on Tamarind, However, the Third Battalion of Third Lyran Regulars had been assigned to [[Danais]] to reinforce the Duke's efforts with the Silver Hawks. He discovered, to his disbelief, that Hauptmann Frost's battalion was still active, though their battles with the 1st Tamarind Regulars had been brutal on Harvison Flats. The 1st Tamarind Regulars assaulted his two battalions en masse, coming recklessly, making it difficult for him to tell if they were elite or green units. Whatever the case, it was highly dangerous for his outnumbered forces. Being overwhelmed, Nordhoff ordered his units to fall back. | On 14th of December, Nordhoff's forces landed on Tamarind, However, the Third Battalion of Third Lyran Regulars had been assigned to [[Danais]] to reinforce the Duke's efforts with the Silver Hawks. He discovered, to his disbelief, that Hauptmann Frost's battalion was still active, though their battles with the 1st Tamarind Regulars had been brutal on Harvison Flats. The 1st Tamarind Regulars assaulted his two battalions en masse, coming recklessly, making it difficult for him to tell if they were elite or green units. Whatever the case, it was highly dangerous for his outnumbered forces. Being overwhelmed, Nordhoff ordered his units to fall back. | ||
| − | He was then saved by the Broken Swords, | + | He was then saved by the Broken Swords, lead by Roderick Steiner. The Swords proceeded to cut through the enemy’s rear lines after deploying via DropShip. Shocked that he had been saved by a Steiner he had left to die, Nordhoff decided to do what he can to save himself. He ordered the Third Lyrans forward against the 1st Tamarind and cut through the center and meet up with the Broken Swords. Nordhoff then fled to his DropShip ''Titanslayer'' with several loyal MechWarriors and used one of the JumpShips in system to escape. |
===Mercenary Service=== | ===Mercenary Service=== | ||
| − | In February [[3138]], while waiting for their DropShip to recharge in the | + | In February [[3138]], while waiting for their DropShip to recharge in the Westover system, General Nordhoff deployed his mercenary unit DropShip and landed his forces to intercept a pirate raid attempting to steal production runs of ''[[Riever]]'' aerospace fighters. |
Westover's ruler, Duke Wesley, grateful of the General's efforts in assisting the planet, hires him as the planet's military commander. | Westover's ruler, Duke Wesley, grateful of the General's efforts in assisting the planet, hires him as the planet's military commander. | ||
| − | He later meets with [[Force Commander]] [[Alethea Chowla II|Alethea Chowla]], commanding officer, [[Rim Commonality]]'s elite rapid-strike battalion, ''the Defenders'' to discuss prospects of alliance between Westover and Rim Commonality. | + | He later meets with [[Force Commander]] [[Alethea Chowla II|Alethea Chowla]], commanding officer, [[Rim Commonality]]'s elite rapid-strike battalion, ''the Defenders'' to discuss prospects of alliance between Westover and Rim Commonality. |
| − | He participated with [[Operation | + | He participated with [[Operation Homecoming]] as the commander of Westover's four aerospace wings. First traveling to [[Loyalty]] in early April, [[3139]]. |
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| − | + | *Bernard Nordhoff is a noted pilot of a [[Xanthos]] Class Quad BattleMech. He has used this 'Mech as his command vehicle to lead his forces while serving in the Lyran military during [[Operation Hammerfall]] in 3137. | |
| − | * Bernard's mercenary unit consisted of 4 staff officers and a mixed company of 'Mechs and Armor, which included his Dropship, '' | + | *Bernard's mercenary unit consisted of 4 staff officers and a mixed company of 'Mechs and Armor, which included his Dropship, ''Titanslayer''. It is unknown if he retained control of the Jumpship as well. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: Lyran Commonwealth Characters|Nordhoff, Bernard]] | [[Category: Lyran Commonwealth Characters|Nordhoff, Bernard]] | ||
[[Category: Mercenary Characters|Nordhoff, Bernard]] | [[Category: Mercenary Characters|Nordhoff, Bernard]] | ||
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