Nathan Armstrong

Nathan L. Armstrong
Character Profile
Affiliation Eridani Light Horse
Rank Brevet General
Profession MechWarrior
Spouse Julia Armstrong[1]

Brevet General Nathan L. Armstrong was commander-in-chief of the Eridani Light Horse in the final years of the Third Succession War.

Overview[edit]

Nathan Armstrong was the first "outsider" to command the entire Eridani Light Horse. Born into a poor family in the Lyran Commonwealth, he was orphaned in a Combine raid. A family serving with the Light Horse adopted him, and he trained as a MechWarrior. Armstrong joined a reconnaissance lance at the age of 18, and displayed remarkable fighting ability.[1]

Prior to his appointment, Armstrong was the regimental commander of the 151st Light Horse Regiment by at least 2999.[2][3]

Armstrong succeeded Brevet General Kerston as commander of the Eridani Light Horse in 3023. One of his first acts was to organize the defense of the planet Hoff, which was targeted by Wolf's Dragoons on behalf of the Draconis Combine during the Battle of Hoff.[4][5]

BattleMechs[edit]

Nathan Armstrong piloted an Atlas in 3025.[6]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Mercenary's Handbook p.72
  2. The Hand that Feeds
  3. Mercenary's Handbook, p. 74 - Colonel Robert Fairchild's biographical capsule notes that he succeeded Armstrong as head of the 151st
  4. Mercenary's Handbook, p. 70 - The Battle of Hoff
  5. Field Manual: ComStar, p. 87 - Clashing with Wolf's Dragoons
  6. Mercenary's Handbook, p. 74 - The Light Horse's personnel roster identifies Armstrong's BattleMech

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