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− | | image = | + | | image = Temperance MacCaulay HBMPS.jpg |
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− | | name = Temperance | + | | name = Temperance MacCaulay |
− | | birthdate = | + | | birthdate = [[2947]]<ref name=HB:MPSp5-9>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 5–9: "Local Color"</ref> |
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− | | othernames = | + | | othernames = Temper MacCaulay |
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+ | | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | ||
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− | '''Temperance | + | '''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== | ||
===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. | + | In [[2960]], a band of pirates from the [[Tortuga Dominions]] stumbled across the colony and conducted a raid.<ref name=HB:MPSp5-9/> |
− | === | + | ===Gray 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 ''Gray 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 | + | 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. | + | 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/> | |
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+ | ==BattleMech== | ||
+ | MacCaulay piloted a ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' from 2970 until her contract with Steadman, some time after the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Afterward she sold "Gray Lady" and purchased an unknown upgraded 'Mech which she named "Lady Day". | ||
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+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | *MacCaulay's BattleMech is not explicitly stated in the short story to be a ''Centurion'', however, the illustration within the story shows her working on a ''Centurion'' with "Gray Lady" painted on the side of the cockpit. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Mercenary Characters|MacCaulay, Temperance]] |
Latest revision as of 21:24, 22 February 2024
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[edit]
Early life[edit]
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]
Gray Lady[edit]
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 Gray 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[edit]
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[edit]
MacCaulay eventually retired to Luxen where she would live to become the oldest "Errant" in the Periphery at over 120 years old.[1]
BattleMech[edit]
MacCaulay piloted a Centurion from 2970 until her contract with Steadman, some time after the Fourth Succession War. Afterward she sold "Gray Lady" and purchased an unknown upgraded 'Mech which she named "Lady Day".
Notes[edit]
- MacCaulay's BattleMech is not explicitly stated in the short story to be a Centurion, however, the illustration within the story shows her working on a Centurion with "Gray Lady" painted on the side of the cockpit.