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Line 11: | position = | position = | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] − | parents = [[Jaime Wolf]] (father)<ref name=BLc1>''Blood Legacy'', ch. 1</ref><br>[[Ellen Wolf|Ellen]] (mother) + | parents = [[Jaime Wolf]] (father)<br>[[Ellen Wolf|Ellen]] (mother) | siblings = [[Lynn Wolf]]<br>[[Brigit Wolf II|Brigit Wolf]]<br>[[Rachel Wolf]] (half-sister)<br>[[Joshua Wolf (31st c.)|Joshua Wolf]] (half-brother) | siblings = [[Lynn Wolf]]<br>[[Brigit Wolf II|Brigit Wolf]]<br>[[Rachel Wolf]] (half-sister)<br>[[Joshua Wolf (31st c.)|Joshua Wolf]] (half-brother) | spouse = [[Katherine Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12>''Wolf Pack'', ch. 12</ref> | spouse = [[Katherine Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12>''Wolf Pack'', ch. 12</ref> − | children = [[Alpin Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12/><br>[[Shauna Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12/> + | children = [[Alpin Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12/><br/>[[Shauna Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12/> }} }} − '''Mackenzie Wolf''' was the son of [[Jaime Wolf]], the commander of the legendary [[Wolf's Dragoons]] mercenary unit. He was also the father of [[Alpin Wolf]]. + '''Mackenzie Wolf''' ([[3006]] – [[3054]]) was the son of [[Jaime Wolf]], the commander of the legendary [[Wolf's Dragoons]] mercenary unit. He was also the father of [[Alpin Wolf]]. − ==History== ==History== ===Early Life and Career=== ===Early Life and Career=== − As a child, his existence as [[Jaime Wolf]]'s son was known to only a handful of Dragoons. He went under the alias '''Darnell Winningham'''.<ref name=wddt>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 56: "St. John's Company, Fire Lance"</ref> In [[3015]], Mackenzie was sent to the [[Federated Suns]] to be treated for a speech impediment. Because of his absence, he avoided [[Anton Marik]]'s treachery, which resulted in the deaths of Mac's mother and siblings, as well as his uncle [[Joshua Wolf|Joshua]]. In [[3026]] at the age of twenty, he was assigned as a MechWarrior to the Dragoons' [[Beta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Beta Regiment]], where he served with distinction in the battles on [[Misery]] and [[Crossing]] during the [[Fourth Succession War]], including being injured on Crossing.<ref name=wddt/> + As a child, his existence as [[Jaime Wolf]]'s son was known to only a handful of Dragoons. He went under the alias '''Darnell Winningham'''.<ref name=wddt>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 56, "St. John's Company, Fire Lance"</ref> In [[3015]], Mackenzie was sent to the [[Federated Suns]] to be treated for a speech impediment. Because of his absence, he avoided [[Anton Marik]]'s treachery, which resulted in the deaths of Mac's mother and siblings, as well as his uncle [[Joshua Wolf|Joshua]]. In [[3026]] at the age of 20 he was assigned as a MechWarrior to the Dragoons' [[Beta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Beta Regiment]], where he served with distinction in the battles on [[Misery]] and [[Crossing]] during the [[Fourth Succession War]], including being injured on Crossing.<ref name=wddt/> ===Black Widow Battalion=== ===Black Widow Battalion=== − [[Natasha Kerensky]], knowing his identity and believing he would not be properly seasoned by his father, chose Mackenzie to command a company of her new [[Black Widow Battalion]] unit. During this time, he piloted an ''[[Enforcer]]'' 'Mech. Mackenzie served with distinction in numerous conflicts over the years, and when Natasha left to rejoin the [[Clans]], Mackenzie was not only promoted to command the unit, he was also formally recognized as his father's second-in-command and heir-designate. Following the Clan invasion, this would result in some dissatisfaction among the Dragoons; while Mackenzie was a capable and respected officer, he lacked his father's genius for warfare, and many Dragoons were skeptical of his ability to fill Jaime's shoes. + [[Natasha Kerensky]], knowing his identity and believing he would not be properly seasoned by his father, chose Mackenzie to command a company of her new [[Black Widow Battalion]] unit. During this time, he piloted an ''[[Enforcer]]'' 'Mech. Mackenzie served with distinction in numerous conflicts over the years, and when Natasha left to rejoin the [[Clans]], Mackenzie was not only promoted to command the unit, he was also formally recognized as his father's second-in-command and heir-designate. Following the Clan invasion, this would result in some dissatisfaction among the Dragoons; while Mackenzie was a capable and respected officer, he lacked his father's genius for warfare, and many Dragoons were skeptical of his ability to fill Jaime's shoes. ===Death and Aftermath=== ===Death and Aftermath=== − During a trip to the [[Bristol (Periphery)|Periphery]] to recover mothballed Dragoons equipment including [[WarShips]], Mackenzie was allegedly killed by pirates in a boarding action. Sufficient doubt existed at the time that Dragoons loyal to [[Elson Novacat]] killed him and used the firefight with the pirates as a cover.<ref name=WPc20>''Wolf Pack'', ch. 20</ref> His death all but set the stage for the [[Dragoon Civil War]], which ultimately led to the death of his son, Alpin. + During a trip to the [[Periphery]] to recover mothballed [[WarShips]], Mackenzie was allegedly killed by pirates in a boarding action. Sufficient doubt existed at the time that Dragoons loyal to [[Elson Novacat]] killed him and used the firefight with the pirates as a cover.<ref name=WPc20>''Wolf Pack'', ch. 20</ref> His death all but set the stage for the [[Dragoon Civil War]], which ultimately led to the death of his son, Alpin. ==Speculation== ==Speculation== It is heavily implied, though never explicitly stated, that Mackenzie's death was intentionally caused by Dragoon elements loyal to [[Elson Novacat]]'s cause. It is heavily implied, though never explicitly stated, that Mackenzie's death was intentionally caused by Dragoon elements loyal to [[Elson Novacat]]'s cause. − ==BattleMech== + ==Notes== − In the 3020s, Mackenzie piloted an ''Enforcer''.<ref name=wddt/> As of [[3051]], his machine was a ''[[Marauder II]]''.<ref name=BLc22>''Blood Legacy'', ch. 22</ref> + * Though he was a respected Dragoon officer, some felt he simply could not measure up to his father's abilities. This was the impetus that led to the creation of [[Maeve Wolf]], who was, in fact, a genetic clone of [[Jaime Wolf]]. + * In the 3020s, he piloted an ''Enforcer''.<ref name=wddt/> + * As of [[3051]], Mackenzie Wolf piloted a ''[[Marauder II]]''. <ref>''Blood Legacy'', p.{{cn}}</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 43:
Line 43: * ''[[More Tales of the Black Widow]]'' * ''[[More Tales of the Black Widow]]'' * ''[[Wolf Pack]]'' (novel) * ''[[Wolf Pack]]'' (novel) − * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' + * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]'' + [[Category:Mercenary Characters|Wolf, Mackenzie]] [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Characters|Wolf, Mackenzie]] [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Characters|Wolf, Mackenzie]]
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{{InfoBoxCharacter | {{InfoBoxCharacter | ||
| image = Mackenzie Wolf.jpg | | image = Mackenzie Wolf.jpg | ||
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| name = Mackenzie Wolf | | name = Mackenzie Wolf | ||
| birthdate = [[3006]] | | birthdate = [[3006]] | ||
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| position = | | position = | ||
| profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | ||
| − | | parents = [[Jaime Wolf]] (father) | + | | parents = [[Jaime Wolf]] (father)<br>[[Ellen Wolf|Ellen]] (mother) |
| siblings = [[Lynn Wolf]]<br>[[Brigit Wolf II|Brigit Wolf]]<br>[[Rachel Wolf]] (half-sister)<br>[[Joshua Wolf (31st c.)|Joshua Wolf]] (half-brother) | | siblings = [[Lynn Wolf]]<br>[[Brigit Wolf II|Brigit Wolf]]<br>[[Rachel Wolf]] (half-sister)<br>[[Joshua Wolf (31st c.)|Joshua Wolf]] (half-brother) | ||
| spouse = [[Katherine Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12>''Wolf Pack'', ch. 12</ref> | | spouse = [[Katherine Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12>''Wolf Pack'', ch. 12</ref> | ||
| − | | children = [[Alpin Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12/><br>[[Shauna Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12/> | + | | children = [[Alpin Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12/><br/>[[Shauna Wolf]]<ref name=WPc12/> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Mackenzie Wolf''' was the son of [[Jaime Wolf]], the commander of the legendary [[Wolf's Dragoons]] mercenary unit. He was also the father of [[Alpin Wolf]]. | + | '''Mackenzie Wolf''' ([[3006]] – [[3054]]) was the son of [[Jaime Wolf]], the commander of the legendary [[Wolf's Dragoons]] mercenary unit. He was also the father of [[Alpin Wolf]]. |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early Life and Career=== | ===Early Life and Career=== | ||
| − | As a child, his existence as [[Jaime Wolf]]'s son was known to only a handful of Dragoons. He went under the alias '''Darnell Winningham'''.<ref name=wddt>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 56 | + | As a child, his existence as [[Jaime Wolf]]'s son was known to only a handful of Dragoons. He went under the alias '''Darnell Winningham'''.<ref name=wddt>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 56, "St. John's Company, Fire Lance"</ref> In [[3015]], Mackenzie was sent to the [[Federated Suns]] to be treated for a speech impediment. Because of his absence, he avoided [[Anton Marik]]'s treachery, which resulted in the deaths of Mac's mother and siblings, as well as his uncle [[Joshua Wolf|Joshua]]. In [[3026]] at the age of 20 he was assigned as a MechWarrior to the Dragoons' [[Beta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Beta Regiment]], where he served with distinction in the battles on [[Misery]] and [[Crossing]] during the [[Fourth Succession War]], including being injured on Crossing.<ref name=wddt/> |
===Black Widow Battalion=== | ===Black Widow Battalion=== | ||
| − | [[Natasha Kerensky]], knowing his identity and believing he would not be properly seasoned by his father, chose Mackenzie to command a company of her new [[Black Widow Battalion]] unit. During this time, he piloted an ''[[Enforcer]]'' 'Mech. Mackenzie served with distinction in numerous conflicts over the years, and when Natasha left to rejoin the [[Clans]], Mackenzie was not only promoted to command the unit, he was also formally recognized as his father's second-in-command and heir-designate. Following the Clan invasion, this would result in some dissatisfaction among the Dragoons; while Mackenzie was a capable and respected officer, he lacked his father's genius for warfare, and many Dragoons were skeptical of his ability to fill Jaime's shoes. | + | [[Natasha Kerensky]], knowing his identity and believing he would not be properly seasoned by his father, chose Mackenzie to command a company of her new [[Black Widow Battalion]] unit. During this time, he piloted an ''[[Enforcer]]'' 'Mech. Mackenzie served with distinction in numerous conflicts over the years, and when Natasha left to rejoin the [[Clans]], Mackenzie was not only promoted to command the unit, he was also formally recognized as his father's second-in-command and heir-designate. Following the Clan invasion, this would result in some dissatisfaction among the Dragoons; while Mackenzie was a capable and respected officer, he lacked his father's genius for warfare, and many Dragoons were skeptical of his ability to fill Jaime's shoes. |
===Death and Aftermath=== | ===Death and Aftermath=== | ||
| − | During a trip to the [[ | + | During a trip to the [[Periphery]] to recover mothballed [[WarShips]], Mackenzie was allegedly killed by pirates in a boarding action. Sufficient doubt existed at the time that Dragoons loyal to [[Elson Novacat]] killed him and used the firefight with the pirates as a cover.<ref name=WPc20>''Wolf Pack'', ch. 20</ref> His death all but set the stage for the [[Dragoon Civil War]], which ultimately led to the death of his son, Alpin. |
==Speculation== | ==Speculation== | ||
It is heavily implied, though never explicitly stated, that Mackenzie's death was intentionally caused by Dragoon elements loyal to [[Elson Novacat]]'s cause. | It is heavily implied, though never explicitly stated, that Mackenzie's death was intentionally caused by Dragoon elements loyal to [[Elson Novacat]]'s cause. | ||
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| − | In the 3020s, | + | * Though he was a respected Dragoon officer, some felt he simply could not measure up to his father's abilities. This was the impetus that led to the creation of [[Maeve Wolf]], who was, in fact, a genetic clone of [[Jaime Wolf]]. |
| + | * In the 3020s, he piloted an ''Enforcer''.<ref name=wddt/> | ||
| + | * As of [[3051]], Mackenzie Wolf piloted a ''[[Marauder II]]''. <ref>''Blood Legacy'', p.{{cn}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[More Tales of the Black Widow]]'' | * ''[[More Tales of the Black Widow]]'' | ||
* ''[[Wolf Pack]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Wolf Pack]]'' (novel) | ||
| − | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]'' |
| + | [[Category:Mercenary Characters|Wolf, Mackenzie]] | ||
[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Characters|Wolf, Mackenzie]] | [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Characters|Wolf, Mackenzie]] | ||