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| − | + | On 3 July, the assault group arrived at [[Wayside V]], finding a full Galaxy of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] troops, [[Tau Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Tau Galaxy]]. The ''sho-sa'''s [[DropShip]], the [[Retribution (Individual Fortress-class DropShip)|Retribution]], was downed by Jaguar fighters and crashed. He was almost killed by an Jaguar assault, but was saved by Stirling's XO, [[Loren Jaffray]], though he didn't want his help. The same day, he participated in an officers' meeting, where he blamed Jaffray for the destruction of the ''Retribution''. When Jaffray suggested to pose as [[Clan Nova Cat]] forces and draw them to Wayside to fight the Jaguars, he opposed the idea.<ref>''Impetus of War'', ch. 13-14</ref> | |
| − | + | On 10 July, when the Highlanders faced a headhunting attack, Parkersen fought in the battle, killing some [[Elemental]]s, and was furious after a Highlander killed a Jaguar 'Mech which he was fighting.<ref>''Impetus of War'', ch. 27</ref> | |
| − | By then, Parkersen's company had been decimated, but he | + | By then, Parkersen's company had been decimated, but he volunteered himself to participate in an attack against the Jaguars' aerodrome. On the way there, he was almost killed during an air strike by Jaguar forces upon the task force he was traveling with whilst he was dismounted. However, both him and his 'Mech survived intact.<ref name=IoWc32>''Impetus of War'', ch. 32</ref> |
| − | Parkersen took care of some | + | Parkersen took care of some wounded Highlanders, and later led the assault against the aerodrome, which was a total success. He and the surviving Highlanders destroyed every Jaguar fighter and successfully retreated.<ref>''Impetus of War'', ch. 39-41</ref> |
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 4 July 2023
Elden Parkensen | |
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| Elden Parkensen | |
| Personal | |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Sho-sa |
| Profession | Mercenary Liaison Officer |
Elden Parkensen was a Mercenary Liaison Officer from the Professional Soldiery Liaison.
Contents
History
Parkensen was a veteran of the Clan Invasion, serving with several units. He was on Tarnby with the Fourth Pesht Regulars, but in the battle od Diver's Grotto, his unit was mauled by the Sixth Jaguar Dragoons and almost annihilated. He was one of the handful of survivors evacuated. He was wounded, so returmed to Luthien for treatment. He was still there during the Battle of Luthien. Despite don't being fully healed, he volunteered to fight, but the Clan Nova Cat forces destroyed his 'Mech. Commended by Theodore Kurita, Parkersen was later posted to the Fourth Alshain Regulars on Rubigen... right on time for the unit to be mauled by the Clan Ghost Bears. Once again, he survived. He was later assigned to the Northwind Highlanders in 3058, to oversee the contracted units for the Battle of Wayside V. The 2 June, , he presented himself to the Highlanders' officers, including Colonel Andrea Stirling, pointing her plan's risks.[1]
Wayside V
On 3 July, the assault group arrived at Wayside V, finding a full Galaxy of Clan Smoke Jaguar troops, Tau Galaxy. The sho-sa's DropShip, the Retribution, was downed by Jaguar fighters and crashed. He was almost killed by an Jaguar assault, but was saved by Stirling's XO, Loren Jaffray, though he didn't want his help. The same day, he participated in an officers' meeting, where he blamed Jaffray for the destruction of the Retribution. When Jaffray suggested to pose as Clan Nova Cat forces and draw them to Wayside to fight the Jaguars, he opposed the idea.[2]
On 10 July, when the Highlanders faced a headhunting attack, Parkersen fought in the battle, killing some Elementals, and was furious after a Highlander killed a Jaguar 'Mech which he was fighting.[3]
By then, Parkersen's company had been decimated, but he volunteered himself to participate in an attack against the Jaguars' aerodrome. On the way there, he was almost killed during an air strike by Jaguar forces upon the task force he was traveling with whilst he was dismounted. However, both him and his 'Mech survived intact.[4]
Parkersen took care of some wounded Highlanders, and later led the assault against the aerodrome, which was a total success. He and the surviving Highlanders destroyed every Jaguar fighter and successfully retreated.[5]
Aftermath
Parkersen, after the victory, raised the Combine's flag upon Wildcat Station. He, for first time, thanked Colonel Stirling for the victory, and appeared to be very proud and positive about the next battles against the Clans. He was expecting to be garrisoned on Wayside for some time, but it is known than soon after, the Combine abandoned the planet, allowing the Jaguars to retake it.[6][7]
Personality
Parkersen's personality, during almost all Wayside's campaign, may be described as an arrogant bastard. Probably for the Combine's traditional opinion of mercenaries, but also because his commands' previous losses had affected him. He always pointed the problems in any plan, and acted arrogantly, specially on battle, refusing help when he needed it, and never thanking when someone had saved his life. He appears to have been actively searching death. Only after the airfield attack he began acting more quiet. After the end of the Wayside campaign, however, he became more respectful with the Highlanders.[8]
BattleMech
Parkensen piloted a patchwork Grand Dragon in Luthien. In Wayside V, his 'Mech was a Hatamoto-Chi[9][10][11]
Gallery
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Loren Jaffray with Parkensen