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Line 2: | image = | image = | name = Mildred Humphreys | name = Mildred Humphreys − | birthdate = [[2986]]<ref name=BW57>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 57: "The Devil's Brood"</ref> + | birthdate = [[2986]]<ref name=BW57>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 57 - "The Devil's Brood"</ref> | died = 8/9 March [[3031]]<ref name=BW61>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 61</ref> | died = 8/9 March [[3031]]<ref name=BW61>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 61</ref> Line 9:
Line 9: | profession = [[General]] | profession = [[General]] | parents = [[Catherine Humphreys]] (mother) | parents = [[Catherine Humphreys]] (mother) − | siblings = [[Michael Humphreys]],<br>[[James Humphreys (31st c.)|James Humphreys]],<br>[[Conrad Humphreys]],<br>[[Laurence Humphreys]],<br>[[Richard Humphreys (31st c.)|Richard Humphreys]],<br>[[Louise Humphreys]] + | siblings = [[Michael Humphreys]]<br>[[James Humphreys (31st c.)|James Humphreys]]<br>[[Conrad Humphreys]]<br>[[Laurence Humphreys]]<br>[[Richard Humphreys]]<br>[[Louise Humphreys]] | spouse = | spouse = | children = | children = Line 19:
Line 19: ==History== ==History== ===Marik Civil War=== ===Marik Civil War=== − Mildred was the commanding officer of the Sixth Defenders of Andurien from at least [[3015]]. The Duchy of Andurien offered lukewarm support to [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Janos Marik]] in the [[Marik Civil War (31st c.)|Marik civil war]], and the Sixth Defenders of Andurien under Mildred Humphreys wound up in the fighting on [[Calloway VI]] near the end of the conflict. Reportedly, Mildred Humphreys offered only token resistance to rebel forces after "being thrown to the wolves".<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 29</ref> + Mildred was the commanding officer of the Sixth Defenders of Andurien from at least [[3015]]. The Duchy of Andurien offered lukewarm support to [[Captain-General]] [[Janos Marik]] in the [[Marik Civil War (31st c.)|Marik civil war]], and the Sixth Defenders of Andurien under Mildred Humphreys wound up in the fighting on [[Calloway VI]] near the end of the conflict. Reportedly, Mildred Humphreys offered only token resistance to rebel forces after "being thrown to the wolves".<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 29</ref> ===Andurien Secession=== ===Andurien Secession=== The [[Andurien Secession]] of [[3030]] was at the same time a joint attack on the [[Capellan Confederation]] together with the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. The Sixth Defenders of Andurien, still commanded by Mildred Humphreys, were sent to capture [[Grand Base]]–a highly symbolic as well as militarily important assignment. However, dogged Capellan resistance at the [[jump points]], with the battle at the zenith jump point [[recharge station]] lasting nineteen hours, meant the planet had ample warning time.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 53</ref> The [[Andurien Secession]] of [[3030]] was at the same time a joint attack on the [[Capellan Confederation]] together with the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. The Sixth Defenders of Andurien, still commanded by Mildred Humphreys, were sent to capture [[Grand Base]]–a highly symbolic as well as militarily important assignment. However, dogged Capellan resistance at the [[jump points]], with the battle at the zenith jump point [[recharge station]] lasting nineteen hours, meant the planet had ample warning time.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 53</ref> − On the ground, the defenders (including [[Warrior House Fujita]]) chose asymmetric warfare over open field battles. Humphreys decided to crush the Warrior House first, expecting the militia would then fold and cease resistance. This led to a cat-and-mouse game that would often be studied in [[Free Worlds League]] academies forthwith.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 54</ref> + On the ground, the defenders (including [[Warrior House Fujita]]) chose asymmetrical warfare over open field battles. Humphreys decided to crush the Warrior House first, expecting the militia would then fold and cease resistance. This led to a cat-and-mouse game that would often be studied in [[Free Worlds League]] academies fortwith.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 54</ref> It was only near the end of 3030 that Humphreys decided to send two of her 'Mech battalions against the Earthwerks factories on Grand Base. They encountered stiff resistance, upsetting their timetable. Meanwhile, terror attacks against the third battalion and inexplicable disappearances of entire patrols and even a sentry on guard in the HQ building undermined their morale. By late January it was found that [[Death Commando]]s among the defenders were responsible. By this time Mildred Humphreys is referred to as [[General]] Humphreys (and not Lieutenant General, like during the fighting on Calloway VI in 3015). It was only near the end of 3030 that Humphreys decided to send two of her 'Mech battalions against the Earthwerks factories on Grand Base. They encountered stiff resistance, upsetting their timetable. Meanwhile, terror attacks against the third battalion and inexplicable disappearances of entire patrols and even a sentry on guard in the HQ building undermined their morale. By late January it was found that [[Death Commando]]s among the defenders were responsible. By this time Mildred Humphreys is referred to as [[General]] Humphreys (and not Lieutenant General, like during the fighting on Calloway VI in 3015). Line 36:
Line 36: ==Notes== ==Notes== *While it is implied that Mildred Humphreys was a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], there is no proof or even evidence of this in the source material beyond the fact that she commanded the Sixth Defenders of Andurien, which were described as a "battle group" centered on a [[BattleMech]] regiment. *While it is implied that Mildred Humphreys was a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], there is no proof or even evidence of this in the source material beyond the fact that she commanded the Sixth Defenders of Andurien, which were described as a "battle group" centered on a [[BattleMech]] regiment. − *The portions for the [[Inner Sphere in Flames]] ruleset in the ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' sourcebook offers a "Sample Leaders and Factions" table for the Andurien Wars period on p. 136. All leaders therein have a popularity rating of either 50 or 100, and Mildred Humphreys is given a rating of 50. Her stated LD rating is 6, tied for second-highest with [[Tsen Shang]] and surpassed only by [[Thomas Marik]] (LD 7). Most others, including Catherine Humphreys, have a LD rating of 4. + *The portions for the [[Inner Sphere in Flames]] ruleset in the ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' sourcebook offers a "Sample Leaders and Factions" table for the Andurien Wars period on p. 136. All leaders therein have a populartity rating of either 50 or 100, and Mildred Humphreys is given a rating of 50. Her stated LD rating is 6, tied for second-highest with [[Tsen Shang]] and surpassed only by [[Thomas Marik]] (LD 7). Most others, including Catherine Humphreys, have a LD rating of 4. ==References== ==References== Line 44:
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| name = Mildred Humphreys | | name = Mildred Humphreys | ||
| − | | birthdate = [[2986]]<ref name=BW57>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 57 | + | | birthdate = [[2986]]<ref name=BW57>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 57 - "The Devil's Brood"</ref> |
| died = 8/9 March [[3031]]<ref name=BW61>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 61</ref> | | died = 8/9 March [[3031]]<ref name=BW61>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 61</ref> | ||
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| profession = [[General]] | | profession = [[General]] | ||
| parents = [[Catherine Humphreys]] (mother) | | parents = [[Catherine Humphreys]] (mother) | ||
| − | | siblings = [[Michael Humphreys]] | + | | siblings = [[Michael Humphreys]]<br>[[James Humphreys (31st c.)|James Humphreys]]<br>[[Conrad Humphreys]]<br>[[Laurence Humphreys]]<br>[[Richard Humphreys]]<br>[[Louise Humphreys]] |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Marik Civil War=== | ===Marik Civil War=== | ||
| − | Mildred was the commanding officer of the Sixth Defenders of Andurien from at least [[3015]]. The Duchy of Andurien offered lukewarm support to [[ | + | Mildred was the commanding officer of the Sixth Defenders of Andurien from at least [[3015]]. The Duchy of Andurien offered lukewarm support to [[Captain-General]] [[Janos Marik]] in the [[Marik Civil War (31st c.)|Marik civil war]], and the Sixth Defenders of Andurien under Mildred Humphreys wound up in the fighting on [[Calloway VI]] near the end of the conflict. Reportedly, Mildred Humphreys offered only token resistance to rebel forces after "being thrown to the wolves".<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 29</ref> |
===Andurien Secession=== | ===Andurien Secession=== | ||
The [[Andurien Secession]] of [[3030]] was at the same time a joint attack on the [[Capellan Confederation]] together with the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. The Sixth Defenders of Andurien, still commanded by Mildred Humphreys, were sent to capture [[Grand Base]]–a highly symbolic as well as militarily important assignment. However, dogged Capellan resistance at the [[jump points]], with the battle at the zenith jump point [[recharge station]] lasting nineteen hours, meant the planet had ample warning time.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 53</ref> | The [[Andurien Secession]] of [[3030]] was at the same time a joint attack on the [[Capellan Confederation]] together with the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. The Sixth Defenders of Andurien, still commanded by Mildred Humphreys, were sent to capture [[Grand Base]]–a highly symbolic as well as militarily important assignment. However, dogged Capellan resistance at the [[jump points]], with the battle at the zenith jump point [[recharge station]] lasting nineteen hours, meant the planet had ample warning time.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 53</ref> | ||
| − | On the ground, the defenders (including [[Warrior House Fujita]]) chose | + | On the ground, the defenders (including [[Warrior House Fujita]]) chose asymmetrical warfare over open field battles. Humphreys decided to crush the Warrior House first, expecting the militia would then fold and cease resistance. This led to a cat-and-mouse game that would often be studied in [[Free Worlds League]] academies fortwith.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 54</ref> |
It was only near the end of 3030 that Humphreys decided to send two of her 'Mech battalions against the Earthwerks factories on Grand Base. They encountered stiff resistance, upsetting their timetable. Meanwhile, terror attacks against the third battalion and inexplicable disappearances of entire patrols and even a sentry on guard in the HQ building undermined their morale. By late January it was found that [[Death Commando]]s among the defenders were responsible. By this time Mildred Humphreys is referred to as [[General]] Humphreys (and not Lieutenant General, like during the fighting on Calloway VI in 3015). | It was only near the end of 3030 that Humphreys decided to send two of her 'Mech battalions against the Earthwerks factories on Grand Base. They encountered stiff resistance, upsetting their timetable. Meanwhile, terror attacks against the third battalion and inexplicable disappearances of entire patrols and even a sentry on guard in the HQ building undermined their morale. By late January it was found that [[Death Commando]]s among the defenders were responsible. By this time Mildred Humphreys is referred to as [[General]] Humphreys (and not Lieutenant General, like during the fighting on Calloway VI in 3015). | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*While it is implied that Mildred Humphreys was a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], there is no proof or even evidence of this in the source material beyond the fact that she commanded the Sixth Defenders of Andurien, which were described as a "battle group" centered on a [[BattleMech]] regiment. | *While it is implied that Mildred Humphreys was a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], there is no proof or even evidence of this in the source material beyond the fact that she commanded the Sixth Defenders of Andurien, which were described as a "battle group" centered on a [[BattleMech]] regiment. | ||
| − | *The portions for the [[Inner Sphere in Flames]] ruleset in the ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' sourcebook offers a "Sample Leaders and Factions" table for the Andurien Wars period on p. 136. All leaders therein have a | + | *The portions for the [[Inner Sphere in Flames]] ruleset in the ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' sourcebook offers a "Sample Leaders and Factions" table for the Andurien Wars period on p. 136. All leaders therein have a populartity rating of either 50 or 100, and Mildred Humphreys is given a rating of 50. Her stated LD rating is 6, tied for second-highest with [[Tsen Shang]] and surpassed only by [[Thomas Marik]] (LD 7). Most others, including Catherine Humphreys, have a LD rating of 4. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | ||
* ''[[Zorn]]'' | * ''[[Zorn]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Free Worlds League Characters|Humphreys, Mildred]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Characters|Humphreys, Mildred]] | ||