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Line 18: }} }} − '''Diane Anu''' was a [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Trueborn [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], Officer, [[saKhan]] and [[Galaxy Commander]]. + '''Diane Anu''' (born [[3025]] - died 3???)<ref>''Masters and Minions'', p. 129 - Diane Anu's profile notes her birthday.</ref> - [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Trueborn [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], Officer, [[saKhan]] and [[Galaxy Commander]]. ==Character Description== ==Character Description== − Diane was known to be a driven and inquisitive woman who poured her energies into passionate study of many different subjects. She was noted for taking pride in commanding BattleMechs and developed a mastery of tactics after fighting with them in her youth. She would go beyond simply studying to be a warrior, with her interests ranging from maintenance to rebuilding a shattered engine.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 129: Profile describes her personality as of 3077</ref> + Diane was known to be a driven and inquisitive woman who would pour her energies into studying subjects with a passion. She was noted for taking pride in commanding a BattleMechs and mastery of tactics of fighting with them in her youth. She would go beyond simple studying of being a warrior, but range of other things maintenance to rebuilding a shattered engine.<ref>''Masters and Minions'', p. 129 - Profile describes her personality as of 3077.</ref> ==History== ==History== ===Early Life and Clan Invasion=== ===Early Life and Clan Invasion=== − Diane possessed an innate talent for piloting 'Mechs and strategy, allowing her to move up ranks with few enemies to become Star Colonel of the [[5th Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|5th Battle Cluster]]. + Diane possesses an innate talent for piloting 'Mechs and Strategy allow her to move up ranks with few enemies to become Star Colonel of the [[5th Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|5th Battle Cluster]]. − Her Cluster, assigned to the [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy]], was among units selected to participate in the Clans' long awaited return to the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[3050]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 129: Diane Anu's profile gleans some details of her rise to command based on her character and talents</ref><ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 75: Brief profile on Star Colonel Diane Anu</ref> + Her Cluster, assigned to the [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy]], was among units selected to participate in Clans' long awaited return to the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[3050]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorp Dossiers'', p. 129 - Diane Anu's profile gleans some details of her rise to command based on her character and talents.</ref><ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 75 - Brief profile on Star Colonel Diane Anu.</ref> ===The Refusal War and its Aftermath=== ===The Refusal War and its Aftermath=== − Diana's Fifth Cluster was called to assist in the defense of Wotan against the Wolves in December of [[3057]]. Her unit was virtually destroyed while fighting in the Battle for Borealtown. However, the Fifth was among the units that Khan [[Marthe Pryde]] chose to reconstitute in the aftermath with unblooded warriors. The unit would be retained as part of Epsilon Galaxy, after its Galaxy Commander Rard Hoyt fought a series of Trials against other sundered Galaxies to keep the unit designation. <ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 105: Epsilon Galaxy - 5th Battle Cluster/Epsilon Galaxy - unit background in aftermath of the Refusal war, it was destroyed and was on Wotan though not listed in other sources</ref><ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 32: In the Falcon's Nest - Falcon forces fought in brutal battle of Borealtown are noted for being 80% destroyed. 5th Battle Cluster is not noted mentioned in this sourcebook</ref> + Diana's 5th Battle would be called in to assist the defense of Wotan against the Wolves in December of [[3057]]. In the ugly Battle for Borealtown, her unit was destroyed in the fighting. However, her unit would be among the units that Khan [[Marthe Pryde]] would reconstitute in its aftermath with unblooded warriors. The unit would be retained as part of Epsilon Galaxy, as its Galaxy Commander Rard Hoyt would have to fight Trials to keep Galaxy designated against other sunder Galaxies component are merged with them.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 105 Epsilon Galaxy - 5th Battle Cluster/Epsilon Galaxy - unit background in aftermath of the Refusal war, it was destroyed and was on Woton though not listed in other sources.</ref><ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 32 In the Falcon's Nest - Falcon forces fought in brutal battle of Borealtown are noted for being 80% destroyed. 5th Battle Cluster is not noted mentioned in this sourcebook.</ref> ===The Coventry Campaign=== ===The Coventry Campaign=== − Shortly after the Fifth was re-formed, it was selected to participate in Khan [[Marthe Pryde|Marthe Pryde's]] expedition to [[Lyran Alliance|Lyran]] world of [[Coventry]]. With the expedition leaving on January 30th, [[3058]], Diane's unit would be part one of four task forces penetrating into Alliance space. + Shortly after her unit is re-formed, it would be selected as part of Khan [[Marthe Pryde|Marthe Pryde's]] expedition to [[Lyran Alliance|Lyran]] world of [[Coventry]]. The expedition leaving in January 30th, [[3058]], Diane's unit would be part one of four task forces penetrating into the Alliance's space. − During the taskforce's voyage, they made a stop on [[Neerabup]], where they took on the system's defending force. On February 10th, Diane's Clusters landed and and engaged a determined [[Neerabup Melissia Theater Militia|Neerabup PMM]]. The Militia force took position in what they viewed as their most strategically important site on planet, which was their command compound. To the Fifth's surprise, the Militia fought well and gave an impressive show of force. While the Cluster eventually overcame the Inner Sphere command, they were impressed by Militia's bravery. Various members of the Cluster inducted Militia members as [[bondsman|bondsmen]] as a way to honor their bravery.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', pp. 13, 21: Diane Anu's 5th Battle Cluster's early actions in the Coventry Campaign, including battle on Neerabup</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 117: Neerabup MTM - Unit's information includes battle when they were taken by Falcons' forces. Diane's unit is not yet named as their captures</ref> + During the taskforce's voyage, they made a stop on [[Neerabup]], where they took on the system's defending force. On February 10th, her Clusters would land and fight a determined [[Neerabup Melissia Theater Militia|Neerabup PMM]]. The Militia force take position from what they viewed as their most strategically important site on planet, their command's compound. Her force would engage with militia to their surprise into a impressive show force. Cluster eventually would overcome the Inner Sphere command, would be impressed by Militia's unit bravery. Various members of the Cluster would induct Militia's members as [[bondsman|bondsmen]] as way to honor their bravey.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 13, 21 - Diane Anu's 5th Battle Cluster's early actions in the Coventry Campaign, including battle on Neerabup.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 117 - Neerabup MTM - Unit's information includes battle when they were taken by Falcons' forces. Diane's unit is not yet named as their captures.</ref> − On Coventry, her force would be regulated to defensive action for the remainder of the conflict. Among her unit's actions included a defense on April 5th, where elements of her Cluster garrisoning a warehouse were attacked by elements of the [[10th Skye Rangers]]. However, she pulled her forces from the warehouse to meet a new threat arriving on planet with the arrival of Inner Sphere reinforcements. + On Coventry, her force would be regulated in defensive action during remains of the conflict. Among her unit's actions would include on April 5th, elements of her cluster garrisoning a warehouse attacked by elements of the [[10th Skye Rangers]]. However, she would pull her forces from warehouse to meet new threat arriving on planet, Inner Sphere reinforcements had arrived. − She and rest her fellow Cluster commanders were summoned to hold Port St. Williams from the three mercenary regiments and the remnants of the Coventry defense forces. After the expedition ended, her Cluster would remain understrength.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 105: 5th Battle Cluster, Diane Anu's unit's exploits on Coventry briefly noted</ref><ref>''The Battle of Coventry'', p. 8: History of Coventry campaign includes the mentioning of the Diane's 5th Battle Cluster</ref><ref>''Historical Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 8: Incursion history includes events at end of the time on Coventry</ref> + She and rest her fellow Cluster commanders would be summon to hold Port St. Williams from the three mercenary regiments and the remains of the Coventry's defense forces. After expedition had ended, her Cluster would remain understrength.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusading Clans'', p. 105 - 5th Battle Cluster, Diane Anu's unit's exploits on Coventry briefly noted.</ref><ref>''Battle of Coventry'', p. 8 - History of Coventry campaign includes the mentioning of the Diane's 5th Battle Cluster.</ref><ref>''Historical Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 8 - Incursion history includes events at end of the time on Coventry.</ref> ===Lyran Alliance Invasion=== ===Lyran Alliance Invasion=== − During the [[FedCom Civil War]] in May [[3064]], Khan Pryde launched a [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3064)|new expedition]] into the Lyran Alliance. Diane and her 5th Battle Cluster at time were stationed on [[Hot Springs]] as part of their garrison assignment. In November, a Lyran taskforce led by [[General]] [[Adam Steiner]] arrived on Hot Springs to wage a [[Trial of Possession]] for the planet. During this campaign, Diane gave them a tough fight using Inner Sphere tactics despite being outnumbered. + During the [[FedCom Civil War]] in May [[3064]], Khan Pryde would launch an [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3064)|new expedition]] into the Lyran Alliance. Diane and her 5th Battle Cluster at time were stationed on [[Hot Springs]] as part of their garrison assignment. In November, a Lyran taskforce led by [[General]] [[Adam Steiner]] arrived on Hot Springs to wage a [[Trial of Possession]] for the planet. During this campaign, Diane would give them a good and tough fight using Inner Sphere tactics despite being outnumbered. − Eventually, the Lyran force withdrew from the planet, the General Steiner needing to aid other Lyran task force on [[Blackjack (system)|Blackjack]] after month of fighting. After effectively eliminating threats on-planet, she would take her elements of her Cluster with elements from the [[18th Falcon Regulars (Clan Jade Falcon)|18th Falcon Regulars]] and [[9th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|9th Falcon Talons]] to retake [[Butler]] in December.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 120, 186: Diane Anu credited for her tactics during Hot Springs occupation and her leading her force to reclaim Butler later</ref> After the conflict members of her Clan would be disgusted by her use of Inner Sphere tactic and yet praised at the same time holding planet.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 48: Epsilon Galaxy - Star Colonel Diane Anu and her performance on Hot Springs</ref> + Eventually, the Lyran force withdrew from the planet, the General Steiner needing to aid other Lyran task force on [[Blackjack (planet)|Blackjack]] after month of fighting. After effectively eliminating threats on-planet, she would take her elements of her Cluster with elements from the [[18th Falcon Regulars (Clan Jade Falcon)|18th Falcon Regulars]] and [[9th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|9th Falcon Talons]] to retake [[Butler]] in December.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', pp. 120, 186 - Diane Anu credited for her tactics during Hot Springs occupation and her leading her force to reclaim Butler later.</ref> After the conflict members of her Clan would be disgusted by her use of Inner Sphere tactic and yet praised at the same time holding planet.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 48 - Epsilon Galaxy - Star Colonel Diane Anu and her performance on Hot Springs.</ref> ===Early Jihad and Actions during the Ice Hellion Invasion=== ===Early Jihad and Actions during the Ice Hellion Invasion=== − Shortly after the [[Jihad]] began, Diane was promoted to take command of Epsilon Galaxy in place of her old commander Rard Hoyt. + Shortly after the [[Jihad]] began, Diane would be promoted to take command of Epsilon Galaxy in place her old commander Rard Hoyt. − She lead her Galaxy, which had been scattered among garrison worlds, against [[Operation: Ice Storm|the invasion]] of the [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellions]] and [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]]. In early years of the conflict in June [[3071]], her forces attempted to regain worlds lost to Hell's Horses advance into their Clan's Occupation Zone. Diane helped assemble her Galaxy together to focus removing the invaders from [[Steelton]] in October.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 29–30: Operation: Ice Storm - Epsilon Galaxy actions during the conflict</ref> Her philosophy of hitting enemy where it hurts and not letting up on them served her well during the invasion. + She would lead her galaxy which had been scattered among worlds they had garrisoning against [[Operation: Ice Storm|the invasion]] of the [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellions]] and [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]]. Her forces in early years of the conflict in June [[3071]] losing and attempting to regain worlds lost to Hell's Horses advance into their Clan's Occupation Zone. Diane would help get her galaxy together focus pushing off the invaders off [[Steelton]] in October.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 29-30 Operation: Ice Storm - Epsilon Galaxy actions during the conflict.</ref> Her philosophy of hitting enemy where it hurts and not letting up on them served her well during the invasion. − During last stages of the conflict, Diane took part in the assault on [[Vantaa]] in [[3072]]. Diane led her forces in hit & run attacks which took advantage of Hellions' methods of warfare. She was noted for leading two Clusters' worth of troops against Ice Hellions positions in a Blitzkrieg style assault.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', pp. 126, 129: Gutting the Enemy & Diane Anu's profile - Diane actions on Vantaa are noted and highlighted</ref> + During last stages of the conflict, Diane would take part in the assault on [[Vantaa]] in [[3072]]. Diane would lead her forces in hit & run attacks which took advantage of Hellions' methods of warfare. She would be noted for leading two clusters worth of troops against Ice Hellions' positions in an Blitzkrieg style assault against them.<ref>''Masters and Minions'', pp. 126,129 Gutting the Enemy & Diane Anu's profile - Diane actions on Vantaa are noted and highlighted.</ref> − After the Hellions' invasion ended, she advocated that her Galaxy should return to the [[Clan Homeworlds|Homeworlds]] with naval support to reclaim the lost Falcons worlds and seek revenge against Hellions. However, her request was turned down by Khan Pryde despite Diane's quiet advocacy for further action.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 129: Profile describes her bio describes how she wish lead retaliation raid against the Hellions</ref> + After Hellions' invasion ended, she would advocate for her Galaxy with Naval support should return to the [[Clan Homeworlds|Homeworlds]] reclaim Falcons' worlds lost as well seek revenge against Hellions. However, her request is turned down by Khan Pryde, despite her quite advocating for further action.<ref>''Masters and Minions'', p. 129 - Profile describes her bio describes how she wish lead retaliation raid against the Hellions.</ref> ===Late Jihad and Dark Age Era=== ===Late Jihad and Dark Age Era=== − Diane continued to command Epsilon Galaxy after the Jihad, leading Epsilon in an aggressive response to the Lyran Alliance invasion of [[Kikuyu]] and [[Newtown Square]] in [[3080]]. Epsilon was swiftly transported from its position on the border with Clan Wolf's salient into the Lyran Alliance - Epsilon being an intact and available frontline Galaxy at the time - and redeployed in a swift campaign that saw Diane secure the worlds of [[Mogyorod]], [[Clermont]] and [[Machida]] quickly and without the Lyrans being able to muster any serious resistance.<ref name="FM:3085p117">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 117: "Epsilon Galaxy"</ref> + Diane continued to command Epsilon Galaxy after the Jihad, leading Epsilon in an aggressive response to the Lyran Alliance invasion of [[Kikuyu]] and [[Newtown Square]] in [[3080]]. Epsilon was swiftly transported from its position on the border with Clan Wolf's salient into the Lyran Alliance - Epsilon being an intact and available frontline galaxy at the time - and redeployed in a swift campaign that saw Diane secure the worlds of [[Mogyorod]], [[Clermont]] and [[Machida]] quickly and without the Lyrans being able to muster any serious resistance.<ref name="FM:3085p117">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 117, "Epsilon Galaxy"</ref> − After saKhan [[Uvin Buhallin]] was killed on [[Graus]], the Falcons elected Diane as the new saKhan, the other candidate being [[Quinn Kerensky]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 177</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 118</ref> Diane's election was a moment of triumph for Epsilon, one made all the sweeter when Diane led the [[1st Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Jaegers]] to [[Graus]] and defeated [[Rubinsky's Light Horse]], a unit [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]] had been unable to beat.<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> Diane was still serving as saKhan and leading Epsilon in [[3085]].<ref name="FM:3085p125">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 125: "Epsilon Galaxy"</ref> + After saKhan [[Uvin Buhallin]] was killed on [[Graus]], the Falcons elected Diane as the new saKhan, the other candidate being [[Quinn Kerensky]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 177</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 118</ref> Diane's election was a moment of triumph for Epsilon, one made all the sweeter when Diane led the [[1st Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Jaegers]] to [[Graus]] and defeated [[Rubinsky's Light Horse]], a unit [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]] had been unable to beat.<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> Diane was still serving as saKhan and leading Epsilon in [[3085]].<ref name="FM:3085p125">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 125, "Epsilon Galaxy"</ref> − ==BattleMechs== + ==Titles and Positions== − * Diane is noted for being a ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Summoner]]'' pilot during the Clan Invasion.<ref>The Lions of Prezna, p. 5</ref><ref>''Clan Jade Falcon'', p. 73: Diane Anu's 'Mech listed with her unit listings in the original Jade Falcon Sourcebook</ref>+ {{s-start}} + {{s-bef|before = ????}} + {{s-title|title = Star Colonel of [[5th Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|5th Battle Cluster]]|years=30?? – [[3071]]}} + {{s-aft|after = ????}} + {{s-bef|before = [[Rard Hoyt]]}} + {{s-title|title = Galaxy Commander of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Epsilon Galaxy]]|years=[[3071]] – ????}} + {{s-aft|after = ????}} + {{s-bef|before = [[Uvin Buhallin]]}} + {{s-title|title = saKhan of [[Clan Jade Falcon]]|years=[[3080]] – ????}} + {{s-aft|after = ????}} + {{s-end}} ==Notes== ==Notes== − * It is unclear when she assumed command of the 5th Battle or what battles she was in command. A Star Colonel Evalk Mattlov is mentioned in 5th Battle Cluster's actions in March of 3050 in the invasion of [[Winfield (LC)|Winfield]]. Due to the only inclusion of 5th Battle Cluster, it suggests that Evin Buhallin was its commander at time of this battle.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 37: Winfield - 5th Battle Cluster entry suggests different commanding officer at the time of its invasion. Diana had not been its commanding officer, but unclear when</ref> + * Diane is noted for being a ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Summoner]]'' pilot during the Clan Invasion.<ref>''Clan Jade Falcon'', p. 73 - Diane Anu's 'Mech listed with her unit listings in the original Jade Falcon Sourcebook.</ref> + * It is unclear when she assumed command of the 5th Battle or what battles she was in command. A Star Colonel Evalk Mattlov is mentioned in 5th Battle Cluster's actions in March of 3050 in the invasion of [[Winfield (LC)|Winfield]]. Due to the only inclusion of 5th Battle Cluster, it suggests that Evin Buhallin was its commander at time of this battle.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 37 - Winfield - 5th Battle Cluster entry suggests different commanding officer at the time of its invasion. Diana had not been its commanding officer, but unclear when.</ref> ==Rules== ==Rules== <div class="gamerules"> <div class="gamerules"> ===Game Rules=== ===Game Rules=== − The sourcebook ''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'' grants character specific abilities to Diane RPG setting and regular tabletop combat. In RPG play, her character is considered a regular rated Technician, she would be able to do maintenance should it been needed. While in command of a force, she grants it a +2 Initiative, and enables the [[Force Specific Rules|Force Specific Ability]] [[Overrun Combat]] ability. If in command, her force will not follow strict Clan rules of ''[[Zellbrigen|zellbrigen]]''. Should her BattleMech take a pilot hit, she is able to ignore that first hit of damage.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 258: Character Specific Abilities</ref> + The sourcebook Master and Minions grants character specific abilities to Diane RPG setting and regular tabletop combat. In RPG play, her character is considered a regular rated Technician, she would be able to do maintenance should it been needed. While in command of a force, she grants it a +2 Initiative, and enables the [[Force Specific Rules|Force Specific Ability]] [[Overrun Combat]] ability. If in command, her force will not follow strict Clan rules of ''[[Zellbrigen|zellbrigen]]''. Should her BattleMech take a pilot hit, she is able to ignore that first hit of damage.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorp Dossiers'', p. 258 - Character Specific Abilities.</ref> </div> </div> Line 75:
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| − | '''Diane Anu''' | + | '''Diane Anu''' (born [[3025]] - died 3???)<ref>''Masters and Minions'', p. 129 - Diane Anu's profile notes her birthday.</ref> - [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Trueborn [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], Officer, [[saKhan]] and [[Galaxy Commander]]. |
==Character Description== | ==Character Description== | ||
| − | Diane was known to be a driven and inquisitive woman who | + | Diane was known to be a driven and inquisitive woman who would pour her energies into studying subjects with a passion. She was noted for taking pride in commanding a BattleMechs and mastery of tactics of fighting with them in her youth. She would go beyond simple studying of being a warrior, but range of other things maintenance to rebuilding a shattered engine.<ref>''Masters and Minions'', p. 129 - Profile describes her personality as of 3077.</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early Life and Clan Invasion=== | ===Early Life and Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | Diane | + | Diane possesses an innate talent for piloting 'Mechs and Strategy allow her to move up ranks with few enemies to become Star Colonel of the [[5th Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|5th Battle Cluster]]. |
| − | Her Cluster, assigned to the [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy]], was among units selected to participate in | + | Her Cluster, assigned to the [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy]], was among units selected to participate in Clans' long awaited return to the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[3050]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorp Dossiers'', p. 129 - Diane Anu's profile gleans some details of her rise to command based on her character and talents.</ref><ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 75 - Brief profile on Star Colonel Diane Anu.</ref> |
===The Refusal War and its Aftermath=== | ===The Refusal War and its Aftermath=== | ||
| − | Diana's | + | Diana's 5th Battle would be called in to assist the defense of Wotan against the Wolves in December of [[3057]]. In the ugly Battle for Borealtown, her unit was destroyed in the fighting. However, her unit would be among the units that Khan [[Marthe Pryde]] would reconstitute in its aftermath with unblooded warriors. The unit would be retained as part of Epsilon Galaxy, as its Galaxy Commander Rard Hoyt would have to fight Trials to keep Galaxy designated against other sunder Galaxies component are merged with them.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 105 Epsilon Galaxy - 5th Battle Cluster/Epsilon Galaxy - unit background in aftermath of the Refusal war, it was destroyed and was on Woton though not listed in other sources.</ref><ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 32 In the Falcon's Nest - Falcon forces fought in brutal battle of Borealtown are noted for being 80% destroyed. 5th Battle Cluster is not noted mentioned in this sourcebook.</ref> |
===The Coventry Campaign=== | ===The Coventry Campaign=== | ||
| − | Shortly after | + | Shortly after her unit is re-formed, it would be selected as part of Khan [[Marthe Pryde|Marthe Pryde's]] expedition to [[Lyran Alliance|Lyran]] world of [[Coventry]]. The expedition leaving in January 30th, [[3058]], Diane's unit would be part one of four task forces penetrating into the Alliance's space. |
| − | During the taskforce's voyage, they made a stop on [[Neerabup]], where they took on the system's defending force. On February 10th, | + | During the taskforce's voyage, they made a stop on [[Neerabup]], where they took on the system's defending force. On February 10th, her Clusters would land and fight a determined [[Neerabup Melissia Theater Militia|Neerabup PMM]]. The Militia force take position from what they viewed as their most strategically important site on planet, their command's compound. Her force would engage with militia to their surprise into a impressive show force. Cluster eventually would overcome the Inner Sphere command, would be impressed by Militia's unit bravery. Various members of the Cluster would induct Militia's members as [[bondsman|bondsmen]] as way to honor their bravey.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 13, 21 - Diane Anu's 5th Battle Cluster's early actions in the Coventry Campaign, including battle on Neerabup.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 117 - Neerabup MTM - Unit's information includes battle when they were taken by Falcons' forces. Diane's unit is not yet named as their captures.</ref> |
| − | On Coventry, her force would be regulated | + | On Coventry, her force would be regulated in defensive action during remains of the conflict. Among her unit's actions would include on April 5th, elements of her cluster garrisoning a warehouse attacked by elements of the [[10th Skye Rangers]]. However, she would pull her forces from warehouse to meet new threat arriving on planet, Inner Sphere reinforcements had arrived. |
| − | She and rest her fellow Cluster commanders | + | She and rest her fellow Cluster commanders would be summon to hold Port St. Williams from the three mercenary regiments and the remains of the Coventry's defense forces. After expedition had ended, her Cluster would remain understrength.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusading Clans'', p. 105 - 5th Battle Cluster, Diane Anu's unit's exploits on Coventry briefly noted.</ref><ref>''Battle of Coventry'', p. 8 - History of Coventry campaign includes the mentioning of the Diane's 5th Battle Cluster.</ref><ref>''Historical Turning Points: Falcon Incursion'', p. 8 - Incursion history includes events at end of the time on Coventry.</ref> |
===Lyran Alliance Invasion=== | ===Lyran Alliance Invasion=== | ||
| − | During the [[FedCom Civil War]] in May [[3064]], Khan Pryde | + | During the [[FedCom Civil War]] in May [[3064]], Khan Pryde would launch an [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3064)|new expedition]] into the Lyran Alliance. Diane and her 5th Battle Cluster at time were stationed on [[Hot Springs]] as part of their garrison assignment. In November, a Lyran taskforce led by [[General]] [[Adam Steiner]] arrived on Hot Springs to wage a [[Trial of Possession]] for the planet. During this campaign, Diane would give them a good and tough fight using Inner Sphere tactics despite being outnumbered. |
| − | Eventually, the Lyran force withdrew from the planet, the General Steiner needing to aid other Lyran task force on [[Blackjack ( | + | Eventually, the Lyran force withdrew from the planet, the General Steiner needing to aid other Lyran task force on [[Blackjack (planet)|Blackjack]] after month of fighting. After effectively eliminating threats on-planet, she would take her elements of her Cluster with elements from the [[18th Falcon Regulars (Clan Jade Falcon)|18th Falcon Regulars]] and [[9th Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)|9th Falcon Talons]] to retake [[Butler]] in December.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', pp. 120, 186 - Diane Anu credited for her tactics during Hot Springs occupation and her leading her force to reclaim Butler later.</ref> After the conflict members of her Clan would be disgusted by her use of Inner Sphere tactic and yet praised at the same time holding planet.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 48 - Epsilon Galaxy - Star Colonel Diane Anu and her performance on Hot Springs.</ref> |
===Early Jihad and Actions during the Ice Hellion Invasion=== | ===Early Jihad and Actions during the Ice Hellion Invasion=== | ||
| − | Shortly after the [[Jihad]] began, Diane | + | Shortly after the [[Jihad]] began, Diane would be promoted to take command of Epsilon Galaxy in place her old commander Rard Hoyt. |
| − | She lead her | + | She would lead her galaxy which had been scattered among worlds they had garrisoning against [[Operation: Ice Storm|the invasion]] of the [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellions]] and [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]]. Her forces in early years of the conflict in June [[3071]] losing and attempting to regain worlds lost to Hell's Horses advance into their Clan's Occupation Zone. Diane would help get her galaxy together focus pushing off the invaders off [[Steelton]] in October.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 29-30 Operation: Ice Storm - Epsilon Galaxy actions during the conflict.</ref> Her philosophy of hitting enemy where it hurts and not letting up on them served her well during the invasion. |
| − | During last stages of the conflict, Diane | + | During last stages of the conflict, Diane would take part in the assault on [[Vantaa]] in [[3072]]. Diane would lead her forces in hit & run attacks which took advantage of Hellions' methods of warfare. She would be noted for leading two clusters worth of troops against Ice Hellions' positions in an Blitzkrieg style assault against them.<ref>''Masters and Minions'', pp. 126,129 Gutting the Enemy & Diane Anu's profile - Diane actions on Vantaa are noted and highlighted.</ref> |
| − | After | + | After Hellions' invasion ended, she would advocate for her Galaxy with Naval support should return to the [[Clan Homeworlds|Homeworlds]] reclaim Falcons' worlds lost as well seek revenge against Hellions. However, her request is turned down by Khan Pryde, despite her quite advocating for further action.<ref>''Masters and Minions'', p. 129 - Profile describes her bio describes how she wish lead retaliation raid against the Hellions.</ref> |
===Late Jihad and Dark Age Era=== | ===Late Jihad and Dark Age Era=== | ||
| − | Diane continued to command Epsilon Galaxy after the Jihad, leading Epsilon in an aggressive response to the Lyran Alliance invasion of [[Kikuyu]] and [[Newtown Square]] in [[3080]]. Epsilon was swiftly transported from its position on the border with Clan Wolf's salient into the Lyran Alliance - Epsilon being an intact and available frontline | + | Diane continued to command Epsilon Galaxy after the Jihad, leading Epsilon in an aggressive response to the Lyran Alliance invasion of [[Kikuyu]] and [[Newtown Square]] in [[3080]]. Epsilon was swiftly transported from its position on the border with Clan Wolf's salient into the Lyran Alliance - Epsilon being an intact and available frontline galaxy at the time - and redeployed in a swift campaign that saw Diane secure the worlds of [[Mogyorod]], [[Clermont]] and [[Machida]] quickly and without the Lyrans being able to muster any serious resistance.<ref name="FM:3085p117">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 117, "Epsilon Galaxy"</ref> |
| − | After saKhan [[Uvin Buhallin]] was killed on [[Graus]], the Falcons elected Diane as the new saKhan, the other candidate being [[Quinn Kerensky]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 177</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 118</ref> Diane's election was a moment of triumph for Epsilon, one made all the sweeter when Diane led the [[1st Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Jaegers]] to [[Graus]] and defeated [[Rubinsky's Light Horse]], a unit [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]] had been unable to beat.<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> Diane was still serving as saKhan and leading Epsilon in [[3085]].<ref name="FM:3085p125">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 125 | + | After saKhan [[Uvin Buhallin]] was killed on [[Graus]], the Falcons elected Diane as the new saKhan, the other candidate being [[Quinn Kerensky]].<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 177</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 118</ref> Diane's election was a moment of triumph for Epsilon, one made all the sweeter when Diane led the [[1st Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Jaegers]] to [[Graus]] and defeated [[Rubinsky's Light Horse]], a unit [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]] had been unable to beat.<ref name="FM:3085p117"/> Diane was still serving as saKhan and leading Epsilon in [[3085]].<ref name="FM:3085p125">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 125, "Epsilon Galaxy"</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Titles and Positions== |
| − | + | {{s-start}} | |
| + | {{s-bef|before = ????}} | ||
| + | {{s-title|title = Star Colonel of [[5th Battle (Clan Jade Falcon)|5th Battle Cluster]]|years=30?? – [[3071]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-aft|after = ????}} | ||
| + | {{s-bef|before = [[Rard Hoyt]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-title|title = Galaxy Commander of [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Epsilon Galaxy]]|years=[[3071]] – ????}} | ||
| + | {{s-aft|after = ????}} | ||
| + | {{s-bef|before = [[Uvin Buhallin]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-title|title = saKhan of [[Clan Jade Falcon]]|years=[[3080]] – ????}} | ||
| + | {{s-aft|after = ????}} | ||
| + | {{s-end}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * It is unclear when she assumed command of the 5th Battle or what battles she was in command. A Star Colonel Evalk Mattlov is mentioned in 5th Battle Cluster's actions in March of 3050 in the invasion of [[Winfield (LC)|Winfield]]. Due to the only inclusion of 5th Battle Cluster, it suggests that Evin Buhallin was its commander at time of this battle.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 37 | + | * Diane is noted for being a ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Summoner]]'' pilot during the Clan Invasion.<ref>''Clan Jade Falcon'', p. 73 - Diane Anu's 'Mech listed with her unit listings in the original Jade Falcon Sourcebook.</ref> |
| + | * It is unclear when she assumed command of the 5th Battle or what battles she was in command. A Star Colonel Evalk Mattlov is mentioned in 5th Battle Cluster's actions in March of 3050 in the invasion of [[Winfield (LC)|Winfield]]. Due to the only inclusion of 5th Battle Cluster, it suggests that Evin Buhallin was its commander at time of this battle.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 37 - Winfield - 5th Battle Cluster entry suggests different commanding officer at the time of its invasion. Diana had not been its commanding officer, but unclear when.</ref> | ||
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
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===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| − | The sourcebook | + | The sourcebook Master and Minions grants character specific abilities to Diane RPG setting and regular tabletop combat. In RPG play, her character is considered a regular rated Technician, she would be able to do maintenance should it been needed. While in command of a force, she grants it a +2 Initiative, and enables the [[Force Specific Rules|Force Specific Ability]] [[Overrun Combat]] ability. If in command, her force will not follow strict Clan rules of ''[[Zellbrigen|zellbrigen]]''. Should her BattleMech take a pilot hit, she is able to ignore that first hit of damage.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorp Dossiers'', p. 258 - Character Specific Abilities.</ref> |
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* ''[[Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)|The Battle of Coventry]]'' | * ''[[Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)|The Battle of Coventry]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'' | * ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'' | ||
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