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− | | birthdate = [[2947]] | + | | birthdate = [[2947]]<ref name=HB:MPSp5-9>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 5–9: "Local Color"</ref> |
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+ | '''Temperance MacCaulay''' was a mercenary MechWarrior who operated in the anti-spinward and rimward [[Periphery]] who became an almost legendary figure in the region.<ref name=HB:MPSp5-9/> | ||
− | + | ==History== | |
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===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
− | + | MacCaulay grew up on a newly founded independent mining colony named [[Tumbleweed]] by the residents. As soon as she was old enough she started helping out with repairs to the [[IndustrialMechs]], later progressing to piloting them. | |
− | In [[2960]] a band of pirates from the [[Tortuga Dominions]] stumbled across the colony and conducted a raid.<ref name=HB:MPSp5-9/> | + | In [[2960]], a band of pirates from the [[Tortuga Dominions]] stumbled across the colony and conducted a raid.<ref name=HB:MPSp5-9/> |
===Grey Lady=== | ===Grey Lady=== | ||
− | Once | + | Once MacCaulay was old enough she would leave Tumbleweed and travel to [[Illyria]] the capital world of the [[Illyrian Palatinate]] where she became the tech for local arena fighter [[Ty Falco]]. In [[2970]], Falco lost his nerve and backed out of a deathmatch, offering MacCaulay ownership of his 'Mech ''Grey Lady'' if she would take his place in the match. she accepted and managed to knock her opponent's engine out more through blind luck than skill.<ref name=HB:MPSp5-9/> |
===Militia and Mercenary Service=== | ===Militia and Mercenary Service=== | ||
− | First joining the Illyrian Militia for a few years until she became bored, Temper would become a mercenary and see service with [[Interstellar Expeditions]], the [[Far-Lookers]] and the [[Lothian League]], even joining [[Arms of Thor]]. | + | First joining the Illyrian Militia for a few years until she became bored, Temper would become a mercenary and see service with [[Interstellar Expeditions]], the [[Far-Lookers]], and the [[Lothian League]], even joining [[Arms of Thor]]. |
− | Eventually in [[3026]] she ended up working with Lostech prospector [[Lyle Steadman]] searching for [[Star League]] facilities.<ref name=HB:MPSp5-9/> | + | Eventually in [[3026]], she ended up working with Lostech prospector [[Lyle Steadman]] searching for [[Star League]] facilities.<ref name=HB:MPSp5-9/> |
===Retirement=== | ===Retirement=== | ||
− | + | MacCaulay eventually retired to [[Luxen]] where she would live to become the oldest "[[Errant MechWarrior|Errant]]" in the Periphery at over 120 years old.<ref name=HB:MPSp5-9/> | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
− | [[Category:Mercenary Characters| | + | [[Category:Mercenary Characters|MacCaulay, Temperance]] |
Revision as of 03:55, 11 November 2023
Temperance MacCaulay | |
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Also known as | Temper MacCaulay |
Born | 2947[1] |
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Profession | MechWarrior |
Temperance MacCaulay was a mercenary MechWarrior who operated in the anti-spinward and rimward Periphery who became an almost legendary figure in the region.[1]
Contents
History
Early life
MacCaulay grew up on a newly founded independent mining colony named Tumbleweed by the residents. As soon as she was old enough she started helping out with repairs to the IndustrialMechs, later progressing to piloting them.
In 2960, a band of pirates from the Tortuga Dominions stumbled across the colony and conducted a raid.[1]
Grey Lady
Once MacCaulay was old enough she would leave Tumbleweed and travel to Illyria the capital world of the Illyrian Palatinate where she became the tech for local arena fighter Ty Falco. In 2970, Falco lost his nerve and backed out of a deathmatch, offering MacCaulay ownership of his 'Mech Grey Lady if she would take his place in the match. she accepted and managed to knock her opponent's engine out more through blind luck than skill.[1]
Militia and Mercenary Service
First joining the Illyrian Militia for a few years until she became bored, Temper would become a mercenary and see service with Interstellar Expeditions, the Far-Lookers, and the Lothian League, even joining Arms of Thor.
Eventually in 3026, she ended up working with Lostech prospector Lyle Steadman searching for Star League facilities.[1]
Retirement
MacCaulay eventually retired to Luxen where she would live to become the oldest "Errant" in the Periphery at over 120 years old.[1]