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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early Years=== | ===Early Years=== | ||
| − | Declan was born, most probably, on [[Northwind]]. Growing up without a father, he was close with his brother [[James Casey]], who enlisted in the military but was killed by the [[Steel Wolves]] in [[3134]]. Prior to James death Declan had also enlisted, and by [[3135]] he was attending the [[Northwind Military Academy]], where he was during the second Steel Wolves' attack.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | Declan was born, most probably, on [[Northwind]]. Growing up without a father, he was close with his brother [[James Casey]], who enlisted in the military but was killed by the [[Steel Wolves]] in [[3134]]. Prior to James death Declan had also enlisted, and by [[3135]] he was attending the [[Northwind Military Academy]], where he was during the second Steel Wolves' attack.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 61</ref> |
| − | In a later date, he joined the command staff of the Highlanders, specializing himself in counterintelligence, a task he was well suited.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | In a later date, he joined the command staff of the Highlanders, specializing himself in counterintelligence, a task he was well suited.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 34</ref> In some date prior to [[3150]], he became a MechWarrior, raising to the rank of [[Lieutenant]]. He joined the ''Centurions'', a battalion of the newly formed defence unit of Northwind, the [[Twelfth Hastati Sentinels]].<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 16</ref> |
===Battle of Northwind=== | ===Battle of Northwind=== | ||
| − | On 28 October 3150, Declan's battalion fought a battle against the Third of the Hastatis. After his commanding officer, [[Tommy O'Hara]] was killed, Casey took command, downing a ''[[Panther]]''. Despite facing a Clan technology equipped equipment, he managed to hold them, while sending an [[Osprey]] to attack the enemy's command post. His strategy succeeded, which made his battalion victorious right when they were to be crushed.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | On 28 October 3150, Declan's battalion fought a battle against the Third of the Hastatis. After his commanding officer, [[Tommy O'Hara]] was killed, Casey took command, downing a ''[[Panther]]''. Despite facing a Clan technology equipped equipment, he managed to hold them, while sending an [[Osprey]] to attack the enemy's command post. His strategy succeeded, which made his battalion victorious right when they were to be crushed.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 25</ref> |
| − | After the exercise, he was to assist to a [[Warrior's Cabal]], but only arrived in time thanks to his grandfather [[Seamus Casey]] taking him. The old man, a veteran highlander retired, had seen the exercise from the training center. On the Cabal, Declan saw an envoy of the Republic which they were expecting: Lady [[Maeve Stirling]], also a highlander of a distinguished Clan. She informed the present ones about a imminent threat to Northwind: a [[Capellan Confederation]] attack. Maeve wanted to talk with Declan in private; she said to be very impressed by his victory in the exercice. Declan proved his cunning when guessed than Maeve had been on Northwind by some time ago, and to have been on [[Callison]]. She was pleased by his malice, and said to need him to search for a suspected traitor into the Highlanders.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | After the exercise, he was to assist to a [[Warrior's Cabal]], but only arrived in time thanks to his grandfather [[Seamus Casey]] taking him. The old man, a veteran highlander retired, had seen the exercise from the training center. On the Cabal, Declan saw an envoy of the Republic which they were expecting: Lady [[Maeve Stirling]], also a highlander of a distinguished Clan. She informed the present ones about a imminent threat to Northwind: a [[Capellan Confederation]] attack. Maeve wanted to talk with Declan in private; she said to be very impressed by his victory in the exercice. Declan proved his cunning when guessed than Maeve had been on Northwind by some time ago, and to have been on [[Callison]]. She was pleased by his malice, and said to need him to search for a suspected traitor into the Highlanders.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 36-40</ref> |
| − | The 13 November, Declan visited ''Plunkett's Tavern'', where he talked with his [[ComStar]] friend, [[Bianca Haller]]. He asked her about the possibility to send messaged for the betrayer through [[HPG]]. Soon after, Maeve arrived and talked with Declan in private: he informed about his investigation, which hadn't find nothing yet. The meeting was interrupted by an all-call: the Capellans have arrived.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | The 13 November, Declan visited ''Plunkett's Tavern'', where he talked with his [[ComStar]] friend, [[Bianca Haller]]. He asked her about the possibility to send messaged for the betrayer through [[HPG]]. Soon after, Maeve arrived and talked with Declan in private: he informed about his investigation, which hadn't find nothing yet. The meeting was interrupted by an all-call: the Capellans have arrived.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 63</ref> |
| − | The 23 November, Declan's unit fought in the woods around Northwind Military Academy, downing a ''[[Tian-Zong]]'' from the [[First Canopian Lancers]] which were besieging it. The unexpected arrival of unidentified 'Mechs with Highlander colors turned the tide of the battle, but Declan was impacted when recognized the Declan tartan on a old [[Marauder]].<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | The 23 November, Declan's unit fought in the woods around Northwind Military Academy, downing a ''[[Tian-Zong]]'' from the [[First Canopian Lancers]] which were besieging it. The unexpected arrival of unidentified 'Mechs with Highlander colors turned the tide of the battle, but Declan was impacted when recognized the Declan tartan on a old [[Marauder]].<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 108 </ref> |
A day later, in a meeting at the Castle, his grandfather appeared, alongst with Colonel [[Michael Griffin]], informing the presents of the existance of the [[Grey Watch]], a secret regiment composed of old 'Mechs and Northwind veterans, which had been recently activated. Declan asked maeve about the Watch, proving his cunning, as he had guessed a lot about her and the Watch; all his suspicious were proved true. The same day, Declan talked with his grandfather in the castle's 'Mech bays, where asked him about why he hadn't tell him nothing, and about the Watch's equipment.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' pp. 118-130 </ref> | A day later, in a meeting at the Castle, his grandfather appeared, alongst with Colonel [[Michael Griffin]], informing the presents of the existance of the [[Grey Watch]], a secret regiment composed of old 'Mechs and Northwind veterans, which had been recently activated. Declan asked maeve about the Watch, proving his cunning, as he had guessed a lot about her and the Watch; all his suspicious were proved true. The same day, Declan talked with his grandfather in the castle's 'Mech bays, where asked him about why he hadn't tell him nothing, and about the Watch's equipment.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' pp. 118-130 </ref> | ||
| − | The 26 November, Declan fought alongside the Watch, defending ''The Castle''. When [[Ellie Taggart]], one of Declan's subordinates, charged and fought to the death, being killed by a Capellan ''[[Emperor]]'', Declan charged, downing the assault 'Mech. When the Republic forces were forced to retreat, the Watch stay behind to cover his retreat, but Declan and his lance refused to do so, fighting alongside his grandfather, when the arrival of Republic reinforcements turned the tide.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | The 26 November, Declan fought alongside the Watch, defending ''The Castle''. When [[Ellie Taggart]], one of Declan's subordinates, charged and fought to the death, being killed by a Capellan ''[[Emperor]]'', Declan charged, downing the assault 'Mech. When the Republic forces were forced to retreat, the Watch stay behind to cover his retreat, but Declan and his lance refused to do so, fighting alongside his grandfather, when the arrival of Republic reinforcements turned the tide.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 146 </ref> |
| − | After the battle, Declan was devastated by Ellie's death, but Seamus talked with him about both units' casualties, conforting him.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | After the battle, Declan was devastated by Ellie's death, but Seamus talked with him about both units' casualties, conforting him.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 172 </ref> |
===IlClan Era=== | ===IlClan Era=== | ||
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==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
| − | Declan was very near with his grandfather, who appears to have replaced his father. He also appears to have deeply felt his brother's death, as he refused to talk about him.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | Declan was very near with his grandfather, who appears to have replaced his father. He also appears to have deeply felt his brother's death, as he refused to talk about him.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 26</ref> |
| − | He was also good friends with Bianca Haller, though their relationship never surpassed the friendship's stage.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | He was also good friends with Bianca Haller, though their relationship never surpassed the friendship's stage.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 56</ref> |
==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
| − | Declan, despite his young age, was a good leader in the battlefield, though every loss, even the fake ones during field exercices, affected him, as remembered him his brothers' death. He was also very distrutful and inquisitive towards unknowns, though that helped him to be a good intelligence agent. However, he could be very friendly and loyal to his friends and family.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' | + | Declan, despite his young age, was a good leader in the battlefield, though every loss, even the fake ones during field exercices, affected him, as remembered him his brothers' death. He was also very distrutful and inquisitive towards unknowns, though that helped him to be a good intelligence agent. However, he could be very friendly and loyal to his friends and family.<ref>''Grey Watch Protocol'' p. 60</ref> |
==BattleMech== | ==BattleMech== | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 8 June 2023
Declan Casey | |
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| Personal | |
| Affiliation | House Casey |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
| Family | |
| Siblings | James Casey |
Declan Casey was a MechWarrior who served the Republic of the Sphere and Northwind Highlanders in the Thirty-second-century.
Contents
History
Early Years
Declan was born, most probably, on Northwind. Growing up without a father, he was close with his brother James Casey, who enlisted in the military but was killed by the Steel Wolves in 3134. Prior to James death Declan had also enlisted, and by 3135 he was attending the Northwind Military Academy, where he was during the second Steel Wolves' attack.[1]
In a later date, he joined the command staff of the Highlanders, specializing himself in counterintelligence, a task he was well suited.[2] In some date prior to 3150, he became a MechWarrior, raising to the rank of Lieutenant. He joined the Centurions, a battalion of the newly formed defence unit of Northwind, the Twelfth Hastati Sentinels.[3]
Battle of Northwind
On 28 October 3150, Declan's battalion fought a battle against the Third of the Hastatis. After his commanding officer, Tommy O'Hara was killed, Casey took command, downing a Panther. Despite facing a Clan technology equipped equipment, he managed to hold them, while sending an Osprey to attack the enemy's command post. His strategy succeeded, which made his battalion victorious right when they were to be crushed.[4]
After the exercise, he was to assist to a Warrior's Cabal, but only arrived in time thanks to his grandfather Seamus Casey taking him. The old man, a veteran highlander retired, had seen the exercise from the training center. On the Cabal, Declan saw an envoy of the Republic which they were expecting: Lady Maeve Stirling, also a highlander of a distinguished Clan. She informed the present ones about a imminent threat to Northwind: a Capellan Confederation attack. Maeve wanted to talk with Declan in private; she said to be very impressed by his victory in the exercice. Declan proved his cunning when guessed than Maeve had been on Northwind by some time ago, and to have been on Callison. She was pleased by his malice, and said to need him to search for a suspected traitor into the Highlanders.[5]
The 13 November, Declan visited Plunkett's Tavern, where he talked with his ComStar friend, Bianca Haller. He asked her about the possibility to send messaged for the betrayer through HPG. Soon after, Maeve arrived and talked with Declan in private: he informed about his investigation, which hadn't find nothing yet. The meeting was interrupted by an all-call: the Capellans have arrived.[6]
The 23 November, Declan's unit fought in the woods around Northwind Military Academy, downing a Tian-Zong from the First Canopian Lancers which were besieging it. The unexpected arrival of unidentified 'Mechs with Highlander colors turned the tide of the battle, but Declan was impacted when recognized the Declan tartan on a old Marauder.[7]
A day later, in a meeting at the Castle, his grandfather appeared, alongst with Colonel Michael Griffin, informing the presents of the existance of the Grey Watch, a secret regiment composed of old 'Mechs and Northwind veterans, which had been recently activated. Declan asked maeve about the Watch, proving his cunning, as he had guessed a lot about her and the Watch; all his suspicious were proved true. The same day, Declan talked with his grandfather in the castle's 'Mech bays, where asked him about why he hadn't tell him nothing, and about the Watch's equipment.[8]
The 26 November, Declan fought alongside the Watch, defending The Castle. When Ellie Taggart, one of Declan's subordinates, charged and fought to the death, being killed by a Capellan Emperor, Declan charged, downing the assault 'Mech. When the Republic forces were forced to retreat, the Watch stay behind to cover his retreat, but Declan and his lance refused to do so, fighting alongside his grandfather, when the arrival of Republic reinforcements turned the tide.[9]
After the battle, Declan was devastated by Ellie's death, but Seamus talked with him about both units' casualties, conforting him.[10]
IlClan Era
Declan stayed in Northwind to defend the planet, and during a few months, the defenders drive off a half dozen of attacks of Capellan-sponsored mercenaries. During one against Whirlwind Strikers, his Marauder II was damaged and had to replace it by a Yu Huang. The 14 July 3151, he was in a fight, defending Tara against an attack from another mercenary group called Waxie Dargle. He downed a Rook, but had to let another similar 'Mech get inside the city, keeping guard. Later, he aided his Colonel Bonnie Reid to face a Dargle Sphinx. When she ordered him to let it go, he argued about that, but not too much. While she retreated to a droport to receive a Republic's DropShip, Casey stay on guard. Later, he suffered another mercenary attack and asked for reinforcements.[11]
Relationships
Declan was very near with his grandfather, who appears to have replaced his father. He also appears to have deeply felt his brother's death, as he refused to talk about him.[12]
He was also good friends with Bianca Haller, though their relationship never surpassed the friendship's stage.[13]
Personality
Declan, despite his young age, was a good leader in the battlefield, though every loss, even the fake ones during field exercices, affected him, as remembered him his brothers' death. He was also very distrutful and inquisitive towards unknowns, though that helped him to be a good intelligence agent. However, he could be very friendly and loyal to his friends and family.[14]
BattleMech
Declan's first 'Mech was a Marauder II. The second, which he was forced to use after 3151, was a capellan-captured Yu Huang.[15]
References
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 61
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 34
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 16
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 25
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 36-40
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 63
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 108
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol pp. 118-130
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 146
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 172
- ↑ Perception of Victory
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 26
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 56
- ↑ Grey Watch Protocol p. 60
- ↑ Perception of Victory