John MacAllister
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John MacAllister | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Also known as | "Dashing John" |
| Affiliation | Eridani Light Horse |
| Career | |
| Rank | Captain |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
| Family | |
| Children | Sandra Barclay (stepdaughter)[1] |
Captain John MacAllister commanded the 41st Support Company (The Ass Extractors), 82nd Heavy Cavalry Battalion, 71st Light Horse Regiment, of the Eridani Light Horse from (approximately) 3025 to 3039.[2][3][4][5]
History
"Dashing John", as he was known, embodied ancient Earth's heavy cavalry officers, having studied Napoleon, and became renown for blaring Terran-French martial music from his Thunderbolt's external speakers during battle. He also was known for his skill in supporting rear-guard actions, amassing 26 kills by 3025. He was idolized by his men, who implemented pieces of Napoleonic uniforms as a sort of trademark.[2][4][5]
On Fellanin II during the War of 3039, MacAllister led his company in a desperate rearguard action against the Second Arkab Legion and what remained of the Fourth Prosperpina Hussars to secure the retreat of the Eighty-second Heavy Cavalry Battalion. The Ass Extractors set ambushes to lure the Kuritans into artillery kill zones, and destroyed over two companies of Kuritan 'Mechs. John was captured after his 'Mech was shot out from under him, and was repatriated in early 3040.[4][5]
BattleMech
MacAllister was known to pilot a TDR-5SE Thunderbolt BattleMech, which he named Toujours L'Audace.[2][4][5]
Rules
Game Rules
MacAllister was an elite 'MechWarrior[3] (skill 2) with the Jumping Jack and Speed Demon Special Pilot Abilities.[5]