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| caption = Cranston Snord, ca. 3051 | | caption = Cranston Snord, ca. 3051 | ||
| name = Cranston Snord | | name = Cranston Snord | ||
| − | | birthdate = [[2975]]<ref name=RIp16>''Rhonda's Irregulars | + | | birthdate = [[2975]]<ref name=RIp16>''Rhonda's Irregulars'', p. 16</ref> |
| − | | died = | + | | died = 3??? |
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| affiliation = [[Snord's Irregulars]] | | affiliation = [[Snord's Irregulars]] | ||
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| − | | profession = MechWarrior | + | | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] |
| parents = | | parents = | ||
| siblings = | | siblings = | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = | ||
| − | | children = [[Rhonda Snord]] | + | | children = [[Rhonda Snord]] (daughter) |
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| − | '''Cranston Snord''' was a famed [[mercenary]] leader and the founder of [[Snord's Irregulars]]. He was also a former member of [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. <ref>''Wolf Dragoons | + | '''Cranston Snord''' (born [[2975]]<ref name=RIp16/> – died 3???) was a famed [[mercenary]] leader and the founder of [[Snord's Irregulars]]. He was also a former member of [[Wolf's Dragoons]].<ref>''Wolf Dragoons'', p. 128</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Originally entering the [[Inner Sphere]] as part of | + | Originally entering the [[Inner Sphere]] as part of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] in [[3005]] Cranston Snord was detailed in [[3006]] to search for [[Star League Defense Force|SLDF]] bases under the cover of having been discharged from the Dragoons after having left his post to search for artworks during a battle on [[Royal]].{{cn}} |
Since his separation from Wolf's Dragoons and the formation of his own unit he fought many battles. Sometimes for [[House Steiner]] or [[House Marik|Marik]]. He is famed for his unorthodox tactics and seeming obsession with historical memorabilia. | Since his separation from Wolf's Dragoons and the formation of his own unit he fought many battles. Sometimes for [[House Steiner]] or [[House Marik|Marik]]. He is famed for his unorthodox tactics and seeming obsession with historical memorabilia. | ||
| − | Cranston Snord suffered a heart attack in the spring of [[3034]] that left him handicapped, and effectively ended his MechWarrior career. He gradually turned from active mercenary to researcher and intelligence gatherer on Clinton, and the day-to-day running of the mercenary outfit was taken over by his daughter Rhonda<ref name=RIp16/> | + | Cranston Snord suffered a heart attack in the spring of [[3034]] that left him handicapped, and effectively ended his MechWarrior career. He gradually turned from active mercenary to researcher and intelligence gatherer on Clinton, and the day-to-day running of the mercenary outfit was taken over by his daughter Rhonda.<ref name=RIp16/> Several other old members of the unit also retired or mustered out during this time. |
| − | In [[3037]], Cranston Snord secretly traveled to the late Janos Marik's tomb together with [[Jake Walmar]]. On April | + | In [[3037]], Cranston Snord secretly traveled to the late [[Janos Marik]]'s tomb together with [[Jake Walmar]]. On 11 April they broke into the tomb to drink a toast to Janos from the brandy they had secured on Nestor back in [[3013]]. |
| − | Despite his injuries and retirement, Snord reportedly continued to pilot BattleMechs well into his 70s. <ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'' p. 102</ref> | + | Despite his injuries and retirement, Snord reportedly continued to pilot BattleMechs well into his 70s.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 102</ref> |
| − | ==Family | + | ==Family and Legacy== |
| − | Cranston brought his daughter [[Rhonda Snord]] with him from the [[Clan | + | Cranston brought his daughter [[Rhonda Snord]] with him from the [[Clan Homeworlds]]. She was raised as a MechWarrior, fought with his unit, and eventually command of his mercenary unit would be passed on to her. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | According to author Blaine Pardoe, the character Cranston Snord is named after the punchline of an obscure joke from the comic strip "BC" by cartoonist Johnny Hart. [http://bpardoe.blogspot.com/2011/11/battletech-flashbacks.html] | + | According to author [[Blaine Pardoe]], the character Cranston Snord is named after the punchline of an obscure joke from the comic strip "[[w:B.C. (comic strip)|BC]]" by cartoonist Johnny Hart.[http://bpardoe.blogspot.com/2011/11/battletech-flashbacks.html] |
==Portrait Gallery== | ==Portrait Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Cranston Snord.jpg|Cranston Snord while with Wolf's Dragoons | |
| − | + | Crastonsnordirregulars-color.png|Cranston Snord with daughter [[Rhonda Snord]] | |
| − | + | Ronda Snord & Cranston Snord.JPG|Cranston and Rhonda Snord | |
| − | + | CranstonSnord_Archer.PNG|Cranston Snord with his ''[[Archer]]'' in [[3025]] | |
| − | + | CranstonSnord_JunkYardDogAffair.PNG|''Cranston Snord'' in his interview with [[Thelos Auburn]] after the [[Operation JUNK YARD DOG|Junk Yard Dog Affair]] | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Cranston Snord's Irregulars (scenario pack)|Cranston Snord's Irregulars]]'' | + | * ''[[Cranston Snord's Irregulars (scenario pack)|Cranston Snord's Irregulars]]'' (scenario pack) |
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' | ||
* ''[[Mercenary's Handbook 3055]]'' | * ''[[Mercenary's Handbook 3055]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)]]'' | + | * ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)|Rhonda's Irregulars]]'' (scenario pack) |
| − | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons]]'' | + | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons]]'' (scenario pack) |
[[Category: Mercenary Characters|Snord, Cranston]] | [[Category: Mercenary Characters|Snord, Cranston]] | ||
[[Category: Wolf's Dragoons Characters|Snord, Cranston]] | [[Category: Wolf's Dragoons Characters|Snord, Cranston]] | ||
[[Category: Clan Wolf Characters|Snord, Cranston]] | [[Category: Clan Wolf Characters|Snord, Cranston]] | ||
Revision as of 23:26, 25 October 2020
Cranston Snord | |
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| Born | 2975[1] |
| Died | 3??? |
| Affiliation | Snord's Irregulars |
| Profile | |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
| Family | |
| Children | Rhonda Snord (daughter) |
Cranston Snord (born 2975[1] – died 3???) was a famed mercenary leader and the founder of Snord's Irregulars. He was also a former member of Wolf's Dragoons.[2]
History
Originally entering the Inner Sphere as part of Wolf's Dragoons in 3005 Cranston Snord was detailed in 3006 to search for SLDF bases under the cover of having been discharged from the Dragoons after having left his post to search for artworks during a battle on Royal.[citation needed]
Since his separation from Wolf's Dragoons and the formation of his own unit he fought many battles. Sometimes for House Steiner or Marik. He is famed for his unorthodox tactics and seeming obsession with historical memorabilia.
Cranston Snord suffered a heart attack in the spring of 3034 that left him handicapped, and effectively ended his MechWarrior career. He gradually turned from active mercenary to researcher and intelligence gatherer on Clinton, and the day-to-day running of the mercenary outfit was taken over by his daughter Rhonda.[1] Several other old members of the unit also retired or mustered out during this time.
In 3037, Cranston Snord secretly traveled to the late Janos Marik's tomb together with Jake Walmar. On 11 April they broke into the tomb to drink a toast to Janos from the brandy they had secured on Nestor back in 3013.
Despite his injuries and retirement, Snord reportedly continued to pilot BattleMechs well into his 70s.[3]
Family and Legacy
Cranston brought his daughter Rhonda Snord with him from the Clan Homeworlds. She was raised as a MechWarrior, fought with his unit, and eventually command of his mercenary unit would be passed on to her.
Notes
According to author Blaine Pardoe, the character Cranston Snord is named after the punchline of an obscure joke from the comic strip "BC" by cartoonist Johnny Hart.[1]
Portrait Gallery
Cranston Snord while with Wolf's Dragoons
Cranston Snord with daughter Rhonda Snord
- Ronda Snord & Cranston Snord.JPG
Cranston and Rhonda Snord
Cranston Snord in his interview with Thelos Auburn after the Junk Yard Dog Affair
References
Bibliography
- Cranston Snord's Irregulars (scenario pack)
- Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised
- Mercenary's Handbook 3055
- Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)
- Wolf's Dragoons (scenario pack)