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Line 18: ==History== ==History== − Mary Tallman was the daughter of a MechTech with the [[Twenty-second Avalon Hussars]] and grew up around [[BattleMech]]s her entire life. In her late teens she built a ''[[Locust]]'' out of spare parts from a junk heap, though her father refused to allow her to arm it. As a result she became proficient at piloting it, so proficient in fact she set the record for the Twenty-second's obstacle course, a record that still stood nearly twenty years later.<ref name=GCp40/> + Mary Tallman was the daughter of a MechTech with the [[22nd Avalon Hussars]] and grew up around [[BattleMech]]s her entire life. In her late teens she built a ''[[Locust]]'' out of spare parts from a junk heap, though her father refused to allow her to arm it. As a result she became proficient at piloting it, so proficient in fact she set the record for the 22nd's obstacle course, a record that still stood nearly twenty years later.<ref name=GCp40/> − Mary enrolled in the NAIS (see Notes) but found the restrictions placed on cadets, particularly not being let near a 'Mech for the first two years, too restrictive so she left and enlisted with the Twenty-second. After thirteen years she had promoted up to [[captain]] and earned a reputation as a skilled tactician. But as the daughter of a Tech in the unit, she felt she had reached her ceiling in that unit. She transferred to the [[Robinson DMM]], reaching [[major]] within three years. Offered command of the Bremond DMM she jumped at the chance.<ref name=GCp40/> + Mary enrolled in the NAIS (see Notes) but found the restrictions placed on cadets, particularly not being let near a 'Mech for the first two years, too restrictive so she left and enlisted with the 22nd. After thirteen years she had promoted up to [[Captain]] and earned a reputation as a skilled tactician. But as the daughter of a Tech in the unit, she felt she had reached her ceiling in that unit. She transferred to the [[Robinson DMM]], reaching [[Major]] within three years. Offered command of the [[Bremond DMM]] she jumped at the chance.<ref name=GCp40/> − When she arrived on Bremond she discovered the unit in turmoil. Racial strife between troops native to Bremond and offworlders roiled the ranks. The day after her arrival a riot broke out near base, resulting in the deaths of three civilians. After an investigation found two MechWarriors responsible, she had them hanged. She pushed her troops hard, daily drills and collective punishment eventually turning the unit around.<ref name=GCp40/> + When she arrived on Bremond she discovered the unit in turmoil. Racial strife between troops native to Bremond and offworlders roiled the ranks. The day after her arrival a riot broke out near base, resulting in the deaths of three civilians. After an investigation found two MechWarriors responsible, she had them hanged. She pushed her troops hard, daily drills and collective punishment eventually turning the unit around.<ref name=GCp40/> − Four months after taking command of the DMM, a [[3021]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 86</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 82</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 98</ref> raid by the [[Fifth Galedon Regulars]] on [[New Ivaarsen]] turned into an occupation, with no line regiments around to challenge them. After hastily assembling transportation, the Bremond DMM conducted an orbital insertion on the surprised Regulars. With minimal losses the DMM drove the Regulars from New Iverson.<ref name=GCp40/> + Four months after taking command of the DMM a [[3021]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 86</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 82</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 98</ref> raid by the [[Fifth Galedon Regulars]] on [[New Ivaarsen]] turned into an occupation, with no line regiments around to challenge them. After hastily assembling transportation, the Bremond DMM conducted an orbital insertion on the surprised Regulars. With minimal losses the DMM drove the Regulars from New Iverson.<ref name=GCp40/> − Tallman is viewed as one of the best generals in the AFFS, a tactically brilliant and uncompromising fighter who pushes her units to levels most units—Militia or front line—could reach. Transfers from the Bremond DMM are highly sought after, with a [[lance]] commander proving to be the equal of a [[company]] commander in other units. Tallman received countless offers for a high post and she turned them all down.<ref name=GCp40/> + Tallman is viewed as one of the best generals in the AFFS, a tactically brilliant and uncompromising fighter who pushes her units to levels most units - Militia or front line - could reach. Transfers from the Bremond DMM are highly sought after, a Lance commander proving to be the equal of a Company commander in other units. Tallman received countless offers for a high post, and she turned them all down.<ref name=GCp40/> − By [[3042]], Mary Tallman had finally been convinced to accept promotion and command of the overall Bremond [[Polymorphous Defense Zone]], picking [[Syraman Simpreeni]] to take over command of her old unit. Simpreeni shared many of Tallman's qualities and worked equally hard to maintain the Bremond DMM's abilities and reputation.<ref name=FMFSp120/> + By [[3042]] Mary Tallman had finally been convinced to accept promotion and command of the overall Bremond [[Polymorphous Defense Zone]], picking [[Syraman Simpreeni]] to take over command of her old unit. Simpreeni shared many of Tallman's qualities and worked equally hard to maintain the Bremond DMM's abilities and reputation.<ref name=FMFSp120/> ==BattleMech== ==BattleMech== − Mary Tallman piloted a customized [[Thunderbolt|TDR-5S-T ''Thunderbolt'']].<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 21</ref>+ Tallman piloted a customized TDR-5S-T ''[[Thunderbolt]]''<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 21</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes==
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| name = Mary Tallman | | name = Mary Tallman | ||
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| − | | affiliation = [[Federated Suns]]<br>[[Federated Commonwealth]] | + | | affiliation = [[Federated Suns]];<br>[[Federated Commonwealth]] |
| rank = [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]<ref name=SSp28/> | | rank = [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]<ref name=SSp28/> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Mary Tallman was the daughter of a MechTech with the [[ | + | Mary Tallman was the daughter of a MechTech with the [[22nd Avalon Hussars]] and grew up around [[BattleMech]]s her entire life. In her late teens she built a ''[[Locust]]'' out of spare parts from a junk heap, though her father refused to allow her to arm it. As a result she became proficient at piloting it, so proficient in fact she set the record for the 22nd's obstacle course, a record that still stood nearly twenty years later.<ref name=GCp40/> |
| − | Mary enrolled in the NAIS (see Notes) but found the restrictions placed on cadets, particularly not being let near a 'Mech for the first two years, too restrictive so she left and enlisted with the | + | Mary enrolled in the NAIS (see Notes) but found the restrictions placed on cadets, particularly not being let near a 'Mech for the first two years, too restrictive so she left and enlisted with the 22nd. After thirteen years she had promoted up to [[Captain]] and earned a reputation as a skilled tactician. But as the daughter of a Tech in the unit, she felt she had reached her ceiling in that unit. She transferred to the [[Robinson DMM]], reaching [[Major]] within three years. Offered command of the [[Bremond DMM]] she jumped at the chance.<ref name=GCp40/> |
| − | When she arrived on Bremond she discovered the unit in turmoil. Racial strife between troops native to Bremond and offworlders roiled the ranks. The day after her arrival a riot broke out near base, resulting in the deaths of three civilians. After an investigation found two MechWarriors responsible, she had them hanged. She pushed her troops hard, daily drills and collective punishment eventually turning the unit around.<ref name=GCp40/> | + | When she arrived on Bremond she discovered the unit in turmoil. Racial strife between troops native to Bremond and offworlders roiled the ranks. The day after her arrival a riot broke out near base, resulting in the deaths of three civilians. After an investigation found two MechWarriors responsible, she had them hanged. She pushed her troops hard, daily drills and collective punishment eventually turning the unit around.<ref name=GCp40/> |
| − | Four months after taking command of the DMM | + | Four months after taking command of the DMM a [[3021]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 86</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 82</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 98</ref> raid by the [[Fifth Galedon Regulars]] on [[New Ivaarsen]] turned into an occupation, with no line regiments around to challenge them. After hastily assembling transportation, the Bremond DMM conducted an orbital insertion on the surprised Regulars. With minimal losses the DMM drove the Regulars from New Iverson.<ref name=GCp40/> |
| − | Tallman is viewed as one of the best generals in the AFFS, a tactically brilliant and uncompromising fighter who pushes her units to levels most | + | Tallman is viewed as one of the best generals in the AFFS, a tactically brilliant and uncompromising fighter who pushes her units to levels most units - Militia or front line - could reach. Transfers from the Bremond DMM are highly sought after, a Lance commander proving to be the equal of a Company commander in other units. Tallman received countless offers for a high post, and she turned them all down.<ref name=GCp40/> |
| − | By [[3042]] | + | By [[3042]] Mary Tallman had finally been convinced to accept promotion and command of the overall Bremond [[Polymorphous Defense Zone]], picking [[Syraman Simpreeni]] to take over command of her old unit. Simpreeni shared many of Tallman's qualities and worked equally hard to maintain the Bremond DMM's abilities and reputation.<ref name=FMFSp120/> |
==BattleMech== | ==BattleMech== | ||
| − | + | Tallman piloted a customized TDR-5S-T ''[[Thunderbolt]]''<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 21</ref> | |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||