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Line 13: | children = | children = }} }} − Star Colonel '''Lara Ward''' was a [[Bloodnamed]] Clan Wolf, and later Clan Wolf-in-Exile, MechWarrior during [[Operation REVIVAL]] and the [[Refusal War]].<ref name=WCSp81>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 81: "279th Battle Cluster - Alpha Command Nova"</ref><ref name=TFATW55>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 55: "279th Battle Cluster (The Golden Horde)"</ref> − ==History==+ '''Lara Ward''' was a [[Clan]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] and officer in [[Clan Wolf]] during the [[Clan Invasion Era]]. − ===Prior to the Invasion of the Inner Sphere=== − A product of [[Ward (Bloodname)|House Ward]], Lara was a [[Star Captain]] in the [[279th Battle (Clan Wolf)|279th Battle Cluster]] some years prior to the [[Clan Invasion]] when the command suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of [[Clan Nova Cat]]. [[Khan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] intended to disband the [[Cluster]] until Ward successfully lobbied and was granted a [[Trial of Position]] to rebuild it. [[Star Colonel]] Ward whipped the remnants of the old cluster into shape with new recruits, turning the Golden Horde into an exceptionally well-coordinated elite unit.<ref name=WCS82-N-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 82: "Notes", Lara Ward rebuilds the 279th Battle Cluster</ref> − ===Operation REVIVAL=== + ==Personal History== − During the invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]], the 279th proved their quality. An unusual event involving Ward occurred on 3 May [[3050]] when Clan Wolf commanders were bidding for the right to take [[New Bergen]] in the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. Ward was intended to have bid against Star Colonel [[Darren Fetladral]] of the [[3rd Battle (Clan Wolf)|Third Battle Cluster]]. However, at the insistence of [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]], Ward bid against Star Colonel [[Marcos Radick]] and his [[37th Striker (Clan Wolf)|37th Striker Cluster]]. Radick was a staunch [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]], and Showers no doubt intended to cause Khan Ulric political difficulty via gamesmanship. Ward ultimately won the contest with a bid of nine 'Mech [[Star (Formation)|Star]]s, much to the satisfaction of Ulric and the frustration of Showers and Radick. This event was observed by [[bondsman]] [[Phelan Kell]], as Ulric wanted to educate him on Clan rituals.<ref name=LH206209-LW-1>''Lethal Heritage'', pp. 206–209: Star Colonel Lara bids against Star Colonel Marcos for New Bergen</ref> When she made her ''[[batchall]]'' for New Bergen, the commander of the defending militia understated his forces, putting Ward at a great disadvantage. Rather than break her bid, Ward ordered the Horde to pull back and lure the militia into a series of ambushes, wearing them down until they were in position for a successful counterattack, whereupon they crushed the militia.<ref name=WCS59-NB-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 59: "New Bergen (FRR)", Lara Ward's tactics on New Bergen</ref>+ A product of [[Ward (Bloodname)|House Ward]], Lara was a [[Star Captain]] in the [[279th Battle (Clan Wolf)|279th Battle Cluster]] some years prior to the [[Clan Invasion]] when the command suffered a humuliating defeat at the hands of [[Clan Nova Cat]]. [[Khan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] intended to disband the [[cluster]] until Ward successfully lobbied and was granted a [[Trial of Position]] to reform it. [[Star Colonel]] Ward whipped the remnants of the old cluster into shape with new recruits, turning the Golden Horde into an exceptionally well-coordinated elite unit.<ref name=WCS82-N-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 82, "Notes", Lara Ward reforms the 279th Battle Cluster</ref> − Later in the invasion, the Golden Horde took part in the assault on [[Rasalhague]], where they eliminated the weakened [[1st Freemen (Free Rasalhague Republic)|First Freemen]] at the city of Tyr.<ref name=WCS36-RTA-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 36: "Rasalhague: The Attack", the 279th Battle Cluster takes part in the invasion of Rasalhague</ref><ref name=WCS37-RTA-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 37: "Rasalhague: The Attack", the 279th Battle Cluster finishes off the First Freemen</ref> When the invasion renewed, the Cluster took part in the [[Battle of Tamar (3051)|battles]] for [[Tamar]],<ref name=WCS64-T-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 64: "Tamar (FC)", Alpha Galaxy attacks Tamar</ref> and [[Bessarabia]].<ref name=WCS66-B-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 66: "Bessarabia (FC)", Alpha Galaxy attacks Bessarabia</ref>+ During the invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]], the 279th proved their quality. An unusual event involving Ward occured on 3 May, [[3050]] when Clan Wolf commanders were bidding for the right to take [[New Bergen]] in the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. Ward was intended to have bid against Star Colonel [[Darren Fetladral]] of the [[3rd Battle (Clan Wolf)|Third Battle Cluster]]. However, at the insistence of [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]], Ward bid against Star Colonel [[Marcos Radick]] and his [[37th Striker (Clan Wolf)|37th Striker Cluster]]. Radick was a staunch [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]], and Showers no doubt intended to cause Khan Ulric political difficulty via gamesmanship. Ward ultimately won the contest with a bid of nine 'Mech [[Star (Formation)|Star]]s, much to the satisfaction of Ulric and the frustration of Showers and Radick. This event was observed by [[bondsman]] [[Phelan Kell]], as Ulric wanted to educate him on Clan rituals.<ref name=LH206209-LW-1>''Lethal Heritage'', pp. 206-209, Star Colonel Lara bids against Star Colonel Marcos for New Bergen</ref> When she made her ''[[Batchall]]'' for New Bergen, the commander of the defending militia understated his forces, putting Ward at a great disadvantage. Rather than break her bid, Ward ordered the Horde to pull back and lure the militia into a series of ambushes, wearing them down until they were in position for a successful counter-attack, whereupon they crushed the militia.<ref name=WCS59-NB-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 59, "New Bergen (FRR)", Lara Ward's tactics on New Bergen</ref> − ===Battle of Tukayid=== + Later in the invasion, the Golden Horde took part in the [[Battle of Rasalhague (Clan Invasion)|assault]] on [[Rasalhague]], where they eliminated the weakened [[First Freemen]] at the city of Tyr.<ref name=WCS36-RTA-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 36, "Rasalhague: The Attack", the 279th Battle Cluster takes part in the invasion of Rasalhague</ref><ref name=WCS37-RTA-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 37, "Rasalhague: The Attack", the 279th Battle Cluster finishes off the First Freemen</ref> When the invasion renewed, the Cluster took part in the [[Battle of Tamar (Clan Invasion)|battles]] for [[Tamar]],<ref name=WCS64-T-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 64, "Tamar (FC)", Alpha Galaxy attacks Tamar</ref> and [[Bessarabia]].<ref name=WCS66-B-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 66, "Bessarabia (FC)", Alpha Galaxy attacks Bessarabia</ref> Lara Ward was wounded during the [[Battle of Tukayyid|fighting]] on [[Tukayyid]].<ref name=WCS81-279-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 81, "279th Battle Cluster", "Alpha Command Nova", Star Colonel Lara Ward is wounded in action on Tukayyid</ref> − Lara Ward was wounded during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|fighting]] on [[Tukayyid]].<ref name=WCSp81/> − ===Refusal War===+ It is unclear if Ward took part in the [[Refusal War]], or joined [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. It is known that the 279th Battle Cluster was dissolved in the aftermath. Lara Ward's ultimate fate is unrecorded as of this writing. − Lara Ward would recover from the wounds she received on [[Tukayyid]] and continue to serve in the Clan Wolf ''[[touman]]''. She would go on to participate in the Refusal War where she survived the fighting and fled to Inner Sphere with the other Clan Wolf remnants to form Clan Wolf-in-Exile. Lara would command Trinary Alpha of the 279th Battle Cluster as part of Clan Wolf-in-Exile in [[3058]]. However, sources confirm that the 279th was dissolved shortly thereafter and Lara Ward's ultimate fate is unknown at this time.<ref name=TFATW55/> ==BattleMechs== ==BattleMechs== − While commanding the 279th Battle Cluster, Lara Ward piloted a ''[[Warhawk (Masakari)|Warhawk]]'' Prime.<ref name=WCSp81/> + While commanding the 279th Battle Cluster, Lara Ward piloted a ''[[Warhawk (Masakari)|Warhawk]]'' of the primary configuration.<ref name=WCS81-279-LW-2>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 81, "279th Battle Cluster", "Alpha Command Nova", Star Colonel Lara Ward pilots a ''Masakari''</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Lara Ward was rated as an elite [[Clan]] MechWarrior as of the Battle of Tukayyid.<ref name=WCSp81/> + * Lara Ward was rated as an elite [[Clan]] MechWarrior as of the Battle of Tukayyid.<ref name=WCS81-279-LW-3>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 81, "279th Battle Cluster", "Alpha Command Nova", Star Colonel Lara Ward is an elite MechWarrior</ref> + * According to ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'', Lara Ward continued to command the 279th Battle Cluster in the aftermath of the Refusal War, now part of the Exiles' [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|Omega Galaxy]].<ref name=TFATW55-279-LW-1>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 55, "279th Battle Cluster", Ward still in command of her Cluster as part of the Exiles</ref> This is directly contradicted by other sources which indicate the Cluster was dissolved after the conflict, and make no mention of Lara Ward whatsoever. + * As a member of [[House Ward]], Lara was descended from [[Jal Ward]], the founder of the bloodline. + * While in command of the 279th Battle Cluster, Ward was the commanding officer of ''[[ristar]]s'' [[Katya Kerensky]]<ref name=WCS82-KK-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 82, "Katya Kerensky", Katya Kerensky serves in the 279th Battle Cluster</ref> and [[Star Commander]] [[Ranna Kerensky|Ranna]]<ref name=LH206209-LW-1/>. ==References== ==References== Line 43:
Line 38: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== + * ''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' * ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'' * ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'' − * ''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' + [[Category: Clan Characters|Ward, Lara]] [[Category: Clan Wolf Characters|Ward, Lara]] [[Category: Clan Wolf Characters|Ward, Lara]] − [[Category: Clan Wolf-in-Exile Characters|Ward, Lara]]
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| − | + | '''Lara Ward''' was a [[Clan]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] and officer in [[Clan Wolf]] during the [[Clan Invasion Era]]. | |
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| − | + | A product of [[Ward (Bloodname)|House Ward]], Lara was a [[Star Captain]] in the [[279th Battle (Clan Wolf)|279th Battle Cluster]] some years prior to the [[Clan Invasion]] when the command suffered a humuliating defeat at the hands of [[Clan Nova Cat]]. [[Khan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] intended to disband the [[cluster]] until Ward successfully lobbied and was granted a [[Trial of Position]] to reform it. [[Star Colonel]] Ward whipped the remnants of the old cluster into shape with new recruits, turning the Golden Horde into an exceptionally well-coordinated elite unit.<ref name=WCS82-N-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 82, "Notes", Lara Ward reforms the 279th Battle Cluster</ref> | |
| − | + | During the invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]], the 279th proved their quality. An unusual event involving Ward occured on 3 May, [[3050]] when Clan Wolf commanders were bidding for the right to take [[New Bergen]] in the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. Ward was intended to have bid against Star Colonel [[Darren Fetladral]] of the [[3rd Battle (Clan Wolf)|Third Battle Cluster]]. However, at the insistence of [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]], Ward bid against Star Colonel [[Marcos Radick]] and his [[37th Striker (Clan Wolf)|37th Striker Cluster]]. Radick was a staunch [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]], and Showers no doubt intended to cause Khan Ulric political difficulty via gamesmanship. Ward ultimately won the contest with a bid of nine 'Mech [[Star (Formation)|Star]]s, much to the satisfaction of Ulric and the frustration of Showers and Radick. This event was observed by [[bondsman]] [[Phelan Kell]], as Ulric wanted to educate him on Clan rituals.<ref name=LH206209-LW-1>''Lethal Heritage'', pp. 206-209, Star Colonel Lara bids against Star Colonel Marcos for New Bergen</ref> When she made her ''[[Batchall]]'' for New Bergen, the commander of the defending militia understated his forces, putting Ward at a great disadvantage. Rather than break her bid, Ward ordered the Horde to pull back and lure the militia into a series of ambushes, wearing them down until they were in position for a successful counter-attack, whereupon they crushed the militia.<ref name=WCS59-NB-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 59, "New Bergen (FRR)", Lara Ward's tactics on New Bergen</ref> | |
| − | == | + | Later in the invasion, the Golden Horde took part in the [[Battle of Rasalhague (Clan Invasion)|assault]] on [[Rasalhague]], where they eliminated the weakened [[First Freemen]] at the city of Tyr.<ref name=WCS36-RTA-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 36, "Rasalhague: The Attack", the 279th Battle Cluster takes part in the invasion of Rasalhague</ref><ref name=WCS37-RTA-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 37, "Rasalhague: The Attack", the 279th Battle Cluster finishes off the First Freemen</ref> When the invasion renewed, the Cluster took part in the [[Battle of Tamar (Clan Invasion)|battles]] for [[Tamar]],<ref name=WCS64-T-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 64, "Tamar (FC)", Alpha Galaxy attacks Tamar</ref> and [[Bessarabia]].<ref name=WCS66-B-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 66, "Bessarabia (FC)", Alpha Galaxy attacks Bessarabia</ref> Lara Ward was wounded during the [[Battle of Tukayyid|fighting]] on [[Tukayyid]].<ref name=WCS81-279-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 81, "279th Battle Cluster", "Alpha Command Nova", Star Colonel Lara Ward is wounded in action on Tukayyid</ref> |
| − | Lara Ward was wounded during the [[Battle of Tukayyid | ||
| − | + | It is unclear if Ward took part in the [[Refusal War]], or joined [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. It is known that the 279th Battle Cluster was dissolved in the aftermath. Lara Ward's ultimate fate is unrecorded as of this writing. | |
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==BattleMechs== | ==BattleMechs== | ||
| − | While commanding the 279th Battle Cluster, Lara Ward piloted a ''[[Warhawk (Masakari)|Warhawk]]'' | + | While commanding the 279th Battle Cluster, Lara Ward piloted a ''[[Warhawk (Masakari)|Warhawk]]'' of the primary configuration.<ref name=WCS81-279-LW-2>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 81, "279th Battle Cluster", "Alpha Command Nova", Star Colonel Lara Ward pilots a ''Masakari''</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Lara Ward was rated as an elite [[Clan]] MechWarrior as of the Battle of Tukayyid.<ref name= | + | * Lara Ward was rated as an elite [[Clan]] MechWarrior as of the Battle of Tukayyid.<ref name=WCS81-279-LW-3>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 81, "279th Battle Cluster", "Alpha Command Nova", Star Colonel Lara Ward is an elite MechWarrior</ref> |
| + | * According to ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'', Lara Ward continued to command the 279th Battle Cluster in the aftermath of the Refusal War, now part of the Exiles' [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|Omega Galaxy]].<ref name=TFATW55-279-LW-1>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 55, "279th Battle Cluster", Ward still in command of her Cluster as part of the Exiles</ref> This is directly contradicted by other sources which indicate the Cluster was dissolved after the conflict, and make no mention of Lara Ward whatsoever. | ||
| + | * As a member of [[House Ward]], Lara was descended from [[Jal Ward]], the founder of the bloodline. | ||
| + | * While in command of the 279th Battle Cluster, Ward was the commanding officer of ''[[ristar]]s'' [[Katya Kerensky]]<ref name=WCS82-KK-LW-1>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 82, "Katya Kerensky", Katya Kerensky serves in the 279th Battle Cluster</ref> and [[Star Commander]] [[Ranna Kerensky|Ranna]]<ref name=LH206209-LW-1/>. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'' | * ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category: Clan Characters|Ward, Lara]] | ||
[[Category: Clan Wolf Characters|Ward, Lara]] | [[Category: Clan Wolf Characters|Ward, Lara]] | ||
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