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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | '''Tracy Vanberchum''' was a fighter in [[Solaris VII]] for | + | '''Tracy Vanberchum''' was a fighter in [[Solaris VII]] for Sun Runners Stables during the [[Dark Age]].<ref name="SRDw6">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'', Week 6</ref> |
She did participate in the [[3086]] Championship.<ref name="SRDw5"/> | She did participate in the [[3086]] Championship.<ref name="SRDw5"/> | ||
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For week five, she was matched against [[Rick Dekker]]. The match was literally explosive, and after several good exchanges of weapons fire an ammo explosion late in the match ripped apart Vanberchum's ''Marauder'' and put her in the hospital with minor injuries.<ref name="SRDw5"/> | For week five, she was matched against [[Rick Dekker]]. The match was literally explosive, and after several good exchanges of weapons fire an ammo explosion late in the match ripped apart Vanberchum's ''Marauder'' and put her in the hospital with minor injuries.<ref name="SRDw5"/> | ||
| − | During the sixth week she was paired against [[Wyman Mateo]]. She was piloting a ''Flashman-7K'' for that match. Mateo tried staying away from Vanberchum, using his ''[[Paladin (BattleMech)|Paladin]]' | + | During the sixth week she was paired against [[Wyman Mateo]]. She was piloting a ''Flashman-7K'' for that match. Mateo tried staying away from Vanberchum, using his ''[[Paladin (BattleMech)|Paladin]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Mydron Tornado]] [[autocannon]] to chip away the ''Flashman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s armor. Despite being peppered, the ''Flashman'' held up well and began dealing damage in return. After ten minutes of nonstop fighting, Mateo was out of ammo and low on armor. He tried staying away from Vanberchum, but she finally crippling the ''Paladin'' and won the match.<ref name="SRDw6"/> |
Once she started to pilot the ''Flashman'', she was on fire.<ref name="SRDls"/> | Once she started to pilot the ''Flashman'', she was on fire.<ref name="SRDls"/> | ||
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| − | Prior to week eleventh, the Class Four division was very tight, with new leaders almost weekly. David Santos was the first at that time, with [[Lee Lumley]] one point behind, and being third [[Tracy Vanberchum]] one point behind Lumley.<ref name="SRDw11">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'' | + | Prior to week eleventh, the Class Four division was very tight, with new leaders almost weekly. David Santos was the first at that time, with [[Lee Lumley]] one point behind, and being third [[Tracy Vanberchum]] one point behind Lumley.<ref name="SRDw11">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'': "Week 11"</ref> |
On week eleventh she was again paired against Wyman Mateo, and was able to quickly win again the match.<ref name="SRDw11"/> | On week eleventh she was again paired against Wyman Mateo, and was able to quickly win again the match.<ref name="SRDw11"/> | ||
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With the victory, she was able to get a climb to the first place of the Class Four Division, with David Santos and Lee Lumley behind.<ref name="SRDw11"/> | With the victory, she was able to get a climb to the first place of the Class Four Division, with David Santos and Lee Lumley behind.<ref name="SRDw11"/> | ||
| − | At the end of Week 12, in | + | At the end of Week 12, in midseason, Tracy Vanberchum, was leading the Class Four Division with David Santos two points behind, and [[Natalia Burns]] and Lee Lumley three points behind Tracy.<ref name="SRDls">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'', Branson Brewery League Standings</ref> |
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| + | With Six weeks to go in the BBL the race in the Class Four Division was still open. Tracy Vanberchum had a five-point lead over [[David Sanada]], with David Santos in third and with Natalia Burns lurking in fourth.<ref name="SRDw17">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'': "Week 17"</ref> | ||
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| + | Her rival for week seventeenth was [[Kroner Kings Stables]]' captain Lee Lumley. The two veterans showed why they are among the most respected fighters in the league. Both wove through the [[Rankar's Deep|Deep]], trading shots kept the audience on their feet. While both lost armor, neither could find that winning shot and the match ended up in a tie.<ref name="SRDw17"/> | ||
| − | + | After the match Tracy Vanberchum was still leading, but both Sanada and Burns were closing in.<ref name="SRDw17"/> | |
| − | + | Two weeks to end the year, the Class Four Division standings was led by Tracy Vanberchum with 46 points, followed by David Sanada with 40 and [[Natalia Burns]] third with 36 points. | |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | The author confirmed Class Four standings two weeks prior to the end of the season in the [https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=63720.0 BattleTech Forum]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[The Season at Rankar's Deep]]'' | + | * ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#The Season at Rankar.E2.80.99s Deep.E2.80.94Branson Brewery League Standings|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Branson Brewery League Standings"]]'' |
| + | * ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#The Season at Rankar.E2.80.99s Deep.E2.80.94Week Five|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Week Five"]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#The Season at Rankar.E2.80.99s Deep.E2.80.94Week Six|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Week Six"]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#The Season at Rankar.E2.80.99s Deep.E2.80.94Week Eleven|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Week Eleven"]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#The Season at Rankar.E2.80.99s Deep.E2.80.94Week Seventeen|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Week Seventeen"]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Season at Rankar's Deep]]'' | ||
[[Category:Solaris Games Characters|Vanberchum, Tracy]] | [[Category:Solaris Games Characters|Vanberchum, Tracy]] | ||
[[Category:Solaris Games MechWarriors|Vanberchum, Tracy]] | [[Category:Solaris Games MechWarriors|Vanberchum, Tracy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:32, 26 August 2022
Tracy Vanberchum | |
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| Personal | |
| Affiliation | Sun Runners Stables |
| Career | |
| Profession | Arena Gladiator |
History[edit]
Tracy Vanberchum was a fighter in Solaris VII for Sun Runners Stables during the Dark Age.[1]
She did participate in the 3086 Championship.[2]
For week five, she was matched against Rick Dekker. The match was literally explosive, and after several good exchanges of weapons fire an ammo explosion late in the match ripped apart Vanberchum's Marauder and put her in the hospital with minor injuries.[2]
During the sixth week she was paired against Wyman Mateo. She was piloting a Flashman-7K for that match. Mateo tried staying away from Vanberchum, using his Paladin's Mydron Tornado autocannon to chip away the Flashman's armor. Despite being peppered, the Flashman held up well and began dealing damage in return. After ten minutes of nonstop fighting, Mateo was out of ammo and low on armor. He tried staying away from Vanberchum, but she finally crippling the Paladin and won the match.[1]
Once she started to pilot the Flashman, she was on fire.[3]
Prior to week eleventh, the Class Four division was very tight, with new leaders almost weekly. David Santos was the first at that time, with Lee Lumley one point behind, and being third Tracy Vanberchum one point behind Lumley.[4]
On week eleventh she was again paired against Wyman Mateo, and was able to quickly win again the match.[4]
With the victory, she was able to get a climb to the first place of the Class Four Division, with David Santos and Lee Lumley behind.[4]
At the end of Week 12, in midseason, Tracy Vanberchum, was leading the Class Four Division with David Santos two points behind, and Natalia Burns and Lee Lumley three points behind Tracy.[3]
With Six weeks to go in the BBL the race in the Class Four Division was still open. Tracy Vanberchum had a five-point lead over David Sanada, with David Santos in third and with Natalia Burns lurking in fourth.[5]
Her rival for week seventeenth was Kroner Kings Stables' captain Lee Lumley. The two veterans showed why they are among the most respected fighters in the league. Both wove through the Deep, trading shots kept the audience on their feet. While both lost armor, neither could find that winning shot and the match ended up in a tie.[5]
After the match Tracy Vanberchum was still leading, but both Sanada and Burns were closing in.[5]
Two weeks to end the year, the Class Four Division standings was led by Tracy Vanberchum with 46 points, followed by David Sanada with 40 and Natalia Burns third with 36 points.
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
BattleMechs[edit]
After it was destroyed in week six of the 3086 BBL Championship, she changed to a Flashman-7K.[1]
Notes[edit]
The author confirmed Class Four standings two weeks prior to the end of the season in the BattleTech Forum.
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Branson Brewery League Standings"
- BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Week Five"
- BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Week Six"
- BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Week Eleven"
- BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Week Seventeen"
- The Season at Rankar's Deep