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Captain '''Douglas MacElroy''' an officer in [[Alpha Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Alpha Regiment]] of the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] as of [[3028]].<ref name=WDSB>''Wolf's Dragoons'', Pages 54</ref>
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Captain '''Douglas MacElroy''' was an officer in [[Alpha Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Alpha Regiment]] of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] as of [[3028]].<ref name=WDSB>''Wolf's Dragoons'', pp. 51, 54</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
MacElroy was reputed to have a gruff and abrasive manner, behind which lurked a genuine affection for his MechWarriors and the Dragoons. His subordinates recognized this, and accepted his occasional outbursts with good humor.
 
MacElroy was reputed to have a gruff and abrasive manner, behind which lurked a genuine affection for his MechWarriors and the Dragoons. His subordinates recognized this, and accepted his occasional outbursts with good humor.
  
He was also know as an loving husband and father, and his talent with the bagpipes was near legendary.  
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He was also known as a loving husband and father, and his talent with the bagpipes was near legendary.  
  
As of early 3028, MacElroy commanded MacElroy's Company of Baker Battalion. Following the [[Battle of Misery (3028)|Battle of Misery]], where his 'Mech was destroyed and all the MechWarriors closest to him died, MacElroy became commander of the Scout Lance of Alpha Regiment's Fifth Provisional Company. He subsequently went on to fight with the Fifth Provisional on [[Glenmora]], where his luck ran out and he was ultimately killed.<ref name=WDSB></ref>
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As of early 3028, MacElroy commanded MacElroy's Company of Baker Battalion. Following the [[Battle of Misery (3028)|Battle of Misery]], where his 'Mech was destroyed and all the MechWarriors closest to him died, MacElroy became commander of the Scout Lance of Alpha Regiment's Fifth Provisional Company. He subsequently went on to fight with the Fifth Provisional on [[Glenmora]], where his luck ran out and he was ultimately killed.<ref name=WDSB/>
  
==BattleMech==
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==BattleMechs==
MacElroy was known to initially pilot an ''[[Archer]]'' [[BattleMech]], which was destroyed on [[Misery]], and subsequently a ''[[Firefly]]'', which was also destroyed on Glenmora.<ref name=WDSB></ref>
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MacElroy was known to initially pilot an ''[[Archer]]'' [[BattleMech]], which was destroyed on [[Misery]], and subsequently a ''[[Firefly]]'' which was destroyed when he died on Glenmora.<ref name=WDSB/>
  
== References ==
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==References==
 
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== Bibliography ==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]''
  
[[Category:Mercenary Characters|MacElroy, Douglas]]
 
 
[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Characters|MacElroy, Douglas]]
 
[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Characters|MacElroy, Douglas]]

Latest revision as of 19:41, 11 July 2023

Douglas MacElroy
Personal
Died3029
AffiliationWolf's Dragoons
Career
RankCaptain
ProfessionMechWarrior

Captain Douglas MacElroy was an officer in Alpha Regiment of Wolf's Dragoons as of 3028.[1]

History[edit]

MacElroy was reputed to have a gruff and abrasive manner, behind which lurked a genuine affection for his MechWarriors and the Dragoons. His subordinates recognized this, and accepted his occasional outbursts with good humor.

He was also known as a loving husband and father, and his talent with the bagpipes was near legendary.

As of early 3028, MacElroy commanded MacElroy's Company of Baker Battalion. Following the Battle of Misery, where his 'Mech was destroyed and all the MechWarriors closest to him died, MacElroy became commander of the Scout Lance of Alpha Regiment's Fifth Provisional Company. He subsequently went on to fight with the Fifth Provisional on Glenmora, where his luck ran out and he was ultimately killed.[1]

BattleMechs[edit]

MacElroy was known to initially pilot an Archer BattleMech, which was destroyed on Misery, and subsequently a Firefly which was destroyed when he died on Glenmora.[1]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wolf's Dragoons, pp. 51, 54

Bibliography[edit]