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| + | 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== | |
| + | ===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=== |
| − | + | 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> | |
| − | + | 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> | |
| − | + | ===Battle of Tukayid=== | |
| + | Lara Ward was wounded during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|fighting]] on [[Tukayyid]].<ref name=WCSp81/> | ||
| − | + | ===Refusal War=== | |
| + | 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]]'' | + | While commanding the 279th Battle Cluster, Lara Ward piloted a ''[[Warhawk (Masakari)|Warhawk]]'' Prime.<ref name=WCSp81/> |
==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=WCSp81/> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'' | ||
* ''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' | * ''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Clan Wolf Characters|Ward, Lara]] | [[Category: Clan Wolf Characters|Ward, Lara]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Clan Wolf-in-Exile Characters|Ward, Lara]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:35, 19 February 2024
Lara Ward | |
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| Affiliation | Clan Wolf Clan Wolf-in-Exile |
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| Rank | Star Colonel |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Star Colonel Lara Ward was a Bloodnamed Clan Wolf, and later Clan Wolf-in-Exile, MechWarrior during Operation REVIVAL and the Refusal War.[1][2]
Contents
History[edit]
Prior to the Invasion of the Inner Sphere[edit]
A product of House Ward, Lara was a Star Captain in the 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.[3]
Operation REVIVAL[edit]
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 Third Battle Cluster. However, at the insistence of ilKhan Leo Showers, Ward bid against Star Colonel Marcos Radick and his 37th Striker Cluster. Radick was a staunch 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 Stars, 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.[4] 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.[5]
Later in the invasion, the Golden Horde took part in the assault on Rasalhague, where they eliminated the weakened First Freemen at the city of Tyr.[6][7] When the invasion renewed, the Cluster took part in the battles for Tamar,[8] and Bessarabia.[9]
Battle of Tukayid[edit]
Lara Ward was wounded during the fighting on Tukayyid.[1]
Refusal War[edit]
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.[2]
BattleMechs[edit]
While commanding the 279th Battle Cluster, Lara Ward piloted a Warhawk Prime.[1]
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 81: "279th Battle Cluster - Alpha Command Nova"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Falcon and the Wolf, p. 55: "279th Battle Cluster (The Golden Horde)"
- ↑ Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 82: "Notes", Lara Ward rebuilds the 279th Battle Cluster
- ↑ Lethal Heritage, pp. 206–209: Star Colonel Lara bids against Star Colonel Marcos for New Bergen
- ↑ Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 59: "New Bergen (FRR)", Lara Ward's tactics on New Bergen
- ↑ Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 36: "Rasalhague: The Attack", the 279th Battle Cluster takes part in the invasion of Rasalhague
- ↑ Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 37: "Rasalhague: The Attack", the 279th Battle Cluster finishes off the First Freemen
- ↑ Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 64: "Tamar (FC)", Alpha Galaxy attacks Tamar
- ↑ Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 66: "Bessarabia (FC)", Alpha Galaxy attacks Bessarabia