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'''Angela Bekker''' was a [[Star Captain]] in [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. She was noted for leading the Stalking Bears [[Trinary]] of the [[8th Bear Cuirassiers (Clan Ghost Bear)|Eighth Bear Cuirassiers]]. | '''Angela Bekker''' was a [[Star Captain]] in [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. She was noted for leading the Stalking Bears [[Trinary]] of the [[8th Bear Cuirassiers (Clan Ghost Bear)|Eighth Bear Cuirassiers]]. | ||
| − | == Early | + | ==History== |
| + | === Early Years === | ||
Angela Bekker achieved her [[Bloodname]] while piloting a ''[[Warhawk]]'' [[OmniMech]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 3 </ref> She achieved the [[Clawing Ritual]] in February of [[3059]].<ref>''Roar Of Honor'', "Prologue"</ref> She had to get bionic fingers because of self-inflicted injuries sustained during the ritual.<ref> ''Roar of Honor'', Prologue</ref> From all this she gained the nickname "The Claw", which she despised.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 20 </ref> She later managed to master the bagpipes.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 22</ref> | Angela Bekker achieved her [[Bloodname]] while piloting a ''[[Warhawk]]'' [[OmniMech]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 3 </ref> She achieved the [[Clawing Ritual]] in February of [[3059]].<ref>''Roar Of Honor'', "Prologue"</ref> She had to get bionic fingers because of self-inflicted injuries sustained during the ritual.<ref> ''Roar of Honor'', Prologue</ref> From all this she gained the nickname "The Claw", which she despised.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 20 </ref> She later managed to master the bagpipes.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 22</ref> | ||
| − | == Clan Invasion == | + | === Clan Invasion === |
| − | She fought on [[Jarett]] as part of the Seventeenth Battle Trinary of the [[1st Bear Guards (Clan Ghost Bear)|First Bear Guards]] against the [[9th Alshain Regulars|Ninth Alshain Regulars]] during the Second Wave of [[Operation | + | She fought on [[Jarett]] as part of the Seventeenth Battle Trinary of the [[1st Bear Guards (Clan Ghost Bear)|First Bear Guards]] against the [[9th Alshain Regulars|Ninth Alshain Regulars]] during the Second Wave of [[Operation REVIVAL]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 18-19 </ref> She also was mentioned to have been a part of the [[50th Striker (Clan Ghost Bear)|Fiftieth Striker]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 19 </ref> It is also stated she fought on [[Tukayyid]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 24</ref> |
| − | == Posting to Delta Galaxy == | + | === Posting to Delta Galaxy === |
In January of [[3062]], she was transferred into [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Delta Galaxy]]. This came at the request of [[Khan]] [[Bjorn Jorgensson]].<ref> ''Roar of Honor'', p. 24</ref> She was tasked with creating a new Trinary under [[Star Colonel]] [[Dana Vishio]], then commanding officer of the Eighth Bear Cuirassiers.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 22-24</ref> She was given first choice of warriors and equipment, which was unusual.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 25</ref> She was informed that they were being stationed on [[Toffen]] as the only garrison unit <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 26</ref> | In January of [[3062]], she was transferred into [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Delta Galaxy]]. This came at the request of [[Khan]] [[Bjorn Jorgensson]].<ref> ''Roar of Honor'', p. 24</ref> She was tasked with creating a new Trinary under [[Star Colonel]] [[Dana Vishio]], then commanding officer of the Eighth Bear Cuirassiers.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 22-24</ref> She was given first choice of warriors and equipment, which was unusual.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 25</ref> She was informed that they were being stationed on [[Toffen]] as the only garrison unit <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 26</ref> | ||
| − | == Formation of New Trinary == | + | === Formation of New Trinary === |
Star Captain Bekker worked to form her Trinary quickly. She picked a Star Commander Constant Tseng whom she had met on her way to [[Alshain]] as her second in command and in command of the Striker Star.<ref>''Roar of Honor'' p. 26, 29) </ref> A Star Commander Stone was selected as commander of their Sweep Star. They searched out selected various other warriors. There was a mix of [[trueborn]] and [[freeborn]] members <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 29.</ref> Their Trinary became known as The Stalking Bears. <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 68</ref> | Star Captain Bekker worked to form her Trinary quickly. She picked a Star Commander Constant Tseng whom she had met on her way to [[Alshain]] as her second in command and in command of the Striker Star.<ref>''Roar of Honor'' p. 26, 29) </ref> A Star Commander Stone was selected as commander of their Sweep Star. They searched out selected various other warriors. There was a mix of [[trueborn]] and [[freeborn]] members <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 29.</ref> Their Trinary became known as The Stalking Bears. <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 68</ref> | ||
| − | This Trinary was composed of three [[ | + | This Trinary was composed of three [[Star]]s. Her Command Star was a mix of assault and heavy OmniMechs, Striker Star was designed to be a mixture different weight classes, and Sweep Star was designed be light and fast 'Mechs, which also included [[Elemental]]s,<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 28-30)</ref> |
| − | === Toffen === | + | ==== Toffen ==== |
| − | The Stalking Bears assumed garrison responsibilities on Toffen in February of [[3062]]. During their time on Toffen, [[Clan Wolf]] initiated a [[Trial of Possession]] for | + | The Stalking Bears assumed garrison responsibilities on Toffen in February of [[3062]]. During their time on Toffen, [[Clan Wolf]] initiated a [[Trial of Possession]] for the world in March of 3062.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 102</ref> This trial was led by the 7th Battle Cluster, under Star Colonel [[Dirk Radick]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 102</ref> This was an extended trial fought for 46 days, unlike most clan trials that lasted minutes or hours.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 255</ref> The Stalking Bears defeated not only a Trinary but an additional [[Binary]].<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 255</ref> They managed to force the Wolves into ''[[hegira]]''. |
| − | === Awards === | + | ==== Awards ==== |
Star Captain Bekker earned the [[Shield of Tseng]], which is the highest award possible for a Clan Ghost Bear Warrior.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 256</ref> | Star Captain Bekker earned the [[Shield of Tseng]], which is the highest award possible for a Clan Ghost Bear Warrior.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 256</ref> | ||
| − | === Refusal Of Promotion === | + | ==== Refusal Of Promotion ==== |
| − | Star Captain Bekker was offered a promotion to Star Colonel, an uncontested [[Trial of Position]], which she refused.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 257-258</ref> | + | Star Captain Bekker was offered a promotion to [[Star Colonel]], an uncontested [[Trial of Position]], which she refused on the rationale that she did not want to face a potential decision where she would order a unit to be sacrificial bait as her Stalking Bears were. <ref>''Roar of Honor'', pp. 257-258</ref> |
| − | {{quote| Aff, Galaxy Commander. Especially if the price is my conscience or my | + | {{quote| ''Aff'', Galaxy Commander. Especially if the price is my conscience or my honor}} |
--Speaking after the Award ceremony following the Trial on Toffen <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 258</ref> | --Speaking after the Award ceremony following the Trial on Toffen <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 258</ref> | ||
== Political Views == | == Political Views == | ||
| − | Star Captain Bekker was more Warden | + | Star Captain Bekker was more Warden than Crusader in her views as she told Dirk Radick following the Trial.<ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 251</ref> |
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| + | ==Legacy== | ||
| + | Her genes would go on to create [[Ramiel Bekker]], though it is unknown if this was directly as a geneparent or in subsequent generations.<ref>''Children of Kerensky'', ch. 4</ref> | ||
== BattleMechs == | == BattleMechs == | ||
| + | These are the BattleMechs known to be piloted by her: | ||
* ''[[Warhawk]]'' – During her Trial of Bloodright | * ''[[Warhawk]]'' – During her Trial of Bloodright | ||
* ''[[Executioner]]'' - During the Toffen Campaign <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 69</ref> | * ''[[Executioner]]'' - During the Toffen Campaign <ref>''Roar of Honor'', p. 69</ref> | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| − | *''[[ Roar of Honor]]'' | + | *''[[Roar of Honor]]'' |
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[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Characters|Bekker, Angela]] | [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Characters|Bekker, Angela]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:47, 25 October 2022
Angela Bekker | |
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| Also known as | "The Claw" |
| Affiliation | Clan Ghost Bear |
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| Rank | Star Captain |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Angela Bekker was a Star Captain in Clan Ghost Bear. She was noted for leading the Stalking Bears Trinary of the Eighth Bear Cuirassiers.
Contents
History[edit]
Early Years[edit]
Angela Bekker achieved her Bloodname while piloting a Warhawk OmniMech.[1] She achieved the Clawing Ritual in February of 3059.[2] She had to get bionic fingers because of self-inflicted injuries sustained during the ritual.[3] From all this she gained the nickname "The Claw", which she despised.[4] She later managed to master the bagpipes.[5]
Clan Invasion[edit]
She fought on Jarett as part of the Seventeenth Battle Trinary of the First Bear Guards against the Ninth Alshain Regulars during the Second Wave of Operation REVIVAL.[6] She also was mentioned to have been a part of the Fiftieth Striker.[7] It is also stated she fought on Tukayyid.[8]
Posting to Delta Galaxy[edit]
In January of 3062, she was transferred into Delta Galaxy. This came at the request of Khan Bjorn Jorgensson.[9] She was tasked with creating a new Trinary under Star Colonel Dana Vishio, then commanding officer of the Eighth Bear Cuirassiers.[10] She was given first choice of warriors and equipment, which was unusual.[11] She was informed that they were being stationed on Toffen as the only garrison unit [12]
Formation of New Trinary[edit]
Star Captain Bekker worked to form her Trinary quickly. She picked a Star Commander Constant Tseng whom she had met on her way to Alshain as her second in command and in command of the Striker Star.[13] A Star Commander Stone was selected as commander of their Sweep Star. They searched out selected various other warriors. There was a mix of trueborn and freeborn members [14] Their Trinary became known as The Stalking Bears. [15]
This Trinary was composed of three Stars. Her Command Star was a mix of assault and heavy OmniMechs, Striker Star was designed to be a mixture different weight classes, and Sweep Star was designed be light and fast 'Mechs, which also included Elementals,[16]
Toffen[edit]
The Stalking Bears assumed garrison responsibilities on Toffen in February of 3062. During their time on Toffen, Clan Wolf initiated a Trial of Possession for the world in March of 3062.[17] This trial was led by the 7th Battle Cluster, under Star Colonel Dirk Radick.[18] This was an extended trial fought for 46 days, unlike most clan trials that lasted minutes or hours.[19] The Stalking Bears defeated not only a Trinary but an additional Binary.[20] They managed to force the Wolves into hegira.
Awards[edit]
Star Captain Bekker earned the Shield of Tseng, which is the highest award possible for a Clan Ghost Bear Warrior.[21]
Refusal Of Promotion[edit]
Star Captain Bekker was offered a promotion to Star Colonel, an uncontested Trial of Position, which she refused on the rationale that she did not want to face a potential decision where she would order a unit to be sacrificial bait as her Stalking Bears were. [22]
| “ | Aff, Galaxy Commander. Especially if the price is my conscience or my honor | ” |
--Speaking after the Award ceremony following the Trial on Toffen [23]
Political Views[edit]
Star Captain Bekker was more Warden than Crusader in her views as she told Dirk Radick following the Trial.[24]
Legacy[edit]
Her genes would go on to create Ramiel Bekker, though it is unknown if this was directly as a geneparent or in subsequent generations.[25]
BattleMechs[edit]
These are the BattleMechs known to be piloted by her:
- Warhawk – During her Trial of Bloodright
- Executioner - During the Toffen Campaign [26]
References[edit]
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 3
- ↑ Roar Of Honor, "Prologue"
- ↑ Roar of Honor, Prologue
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 20
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 22
- ↑ Roar of Honor, pp. 18-19
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 19
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 24
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 24
- ↑ Roar of Honor, pp. 22-24
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 25
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 26
- ↑ Roar of Honor p. 26, 29)
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 29.
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 68
- ↑ Roar of Honor, pp. 28-30)
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 102
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 102
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 255
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 255
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 256
- ↑ Roar of Honor, pp. 257-258
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 258
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 251
- ↑ Children of Kerensky, ch. 4
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 69