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Line 18: | children = | children = }} }} + '''Mason Dunne''', was a 32nd Century [[Ghost Knight]] of [[the Republic of the Sphere|The Republic of Sphere]]. Originally, [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] recruited him, engineered his education, and guided him into his role as a ''Ghost Knight''.<ref>''Ghost War'', p. 94</ref>. + + His true identity was only known by a very few knights & paladins in the Republic. As a Ghost Knight he changes identities to suit his mission(s). Dunne was publicly known as a researcher in an obscure forestry office in the Interior Secretariat.<ref>''Ghost War'', p. 80</ref> + Knight & Countess [[Consuela Dagmar]] was his immediate supervisor as a Ghost Knight and [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] acted as his mentor. + He is in a romantic relationship with (then) Knight Lady [[Janella Lakewood]]. − '''Mason Dunne''' was a thirty-second-century [[Ghost Knight]] of [[the Republic of the Sphere|The Republic of Sphere]].<ref>''Ghost War'', p. 94</ref> ==History== ==History== − ===Origins=== − Mason grew up in a planet of the [[Federated Suns]], on one of the many estates owned by [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]. His family worked the land, so Mason piloted every type of IndustrialMech, from [[AgroMech]] to [[ForestryMech]]. When he had sixteen years, drove a ForestryMech into the heart of a forest fire to rescue some smokejumpers who had become trapped. − Due to his piloting expertise and apparent lack of fear, he came to the personal attention of Victor, who brought him to the Republic. There, he was given the opportunity to prove his worth in the Republic military and quickly was inducted into the Knights of the Sphere. Since then, he was given numerous assignments, all of which he has fulfilled in an exemplary fashion. Sometime, he began a romantic relationship with (then) Knight Lady [[Janella Lakewood]].<ref>''MWDA Uniques'', p. 32</ref> − − His true identity was known by very few knights and paladins in the Republic. Knight Countess [[Consuela Dagmar]] was his immediate supervisor as a Ghost Knight and Victor Davion acted as his mentor. As a Ghost Knight, Mason changed identities to suit his mission. He was publicly known as a researcher in an obscure forestry office in the Interior Secretariat.<ref>''Ghost War'', p. 80</ref> − − ===Helen=== − In August of [[3132]], Mason was on an undercover mission, arriving on the Republic world of [[Helen]] as a drifter by the name of Sam Donelly. He became an IndustrialMech pilot for ARU logging company. He discovered and penetrated a terrorist group known as the GGF (Gaia Guerrilla Front) in November of that year. In the course of his actions, he encountered a gentleman named ''Mr. Handy'' who was the creator and leader of the GGF. He had Mason's cell attack the local authorities' armory in order to acquire more munitions. Before the attack could take place, someone betrayed the cell and notified the local authorities of the impending attack. Mason was captured after a ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' BattleMech destroyed his [[Carbine|ConstructionMech]]. − Lady Lakewood "arrested" him and brought him to [[Terra]] for debriefing about what was going on in the Republic. There he learned about the extent of the unrest in the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. This was due to an unknown group that sabotaged and knocked out the majority of the [[HPG]] communication grid. This resulted in the creation of splinter groups such as [[Katana Tormark|Katana Tormark's]] [[Dragon's Fury]] and a power grab by CEO [[Jacob Bannson]].+ In August of [[3132]], Mason was on an undercover mission arriving on the Republic world of [[Helen]] as a drifter by the name of Sam Donelly. He became an industrialMech pilot for ARU logging company. He discovered and penetrated a terrorist group known as the GGF (Gaia Guerrilla Front) in November of that year. In course of his actions he encountered a gentleman named ''Mr. Handy'' who was the creator and leader of the GGF. He had Mason's cell attack the local authorities supply house in order to acquire more munitions. Before the attack went off, someone betrayed the cell and notified the local authorities of the impending attack. Mason was captured after a ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' BattleMech destroyed his [[Carbine|ConstructionMech]]. − During his time on [[Terra]], Dunne was notified that Mr. Handy, now known as "Gypsy", was attempting to recruit him as a MechWarrior pilot on the Republic world of [[Basalt]]. He was asked to travel there and resume his identity in order to stop whatever Mr. Handy had planned, with as little death and destruction as possible.+ Lady Lakewood "arrested" him and brought him to [[Terra]] for a debriefing on what was going on in the Republic. There he learned about the extent of the unrest the [[Republic of the Sphere]] was in. This was due to an unknown group that sabotaged and knocked out the majority of the [[HPG]] communication grids down. This resulted in splinter groups being created such as [[Katana_Tormark|Katana Tormark's]] [[Dragon's Fury]] and power grabbing by CEO [[Jacob Bannson]]. − ===Basalt Mission===+ During his time on [[Terra]], he was notified that Mr. Handy, now known as ''Gypsy'', was attempting to recruit him as a MechWarrior pilot on the Republic world of [[Basalt]]. It was requested of him to travel there and resume his identity to try and stop whatever it was that Mr. Handy had planned, with as little death and destruction as possible. − In January [[3133]], he arrived on [[Basalt]] and met with Gypsy. He was recruited into Gypsy's mercenary unit, which had been hired to overthrow the government. Gypsy had gathered a large battalion-sized military force with a mixed group of cashiered military personnel and mercenaries. Dunne, as Sam, convinced his employer not to go with conventional tactics but to use LIT – low-intensity terrorism – instead. Mason stated that the population would be more easily swayed by showing the incompetence of the current government than by military conquest. − When the current leader's son made a power play to become planetary governor, Dunne realized that it was time to end the insurrection once and for all.+ On January [[3133]], he arrived on [[Basalt]] and met with Gypsy. He was recruited into Gypsy's mercenary unit that was hired to overthrow the government. Gypsy had gathered a large battalion-sized military force with a mixed group of disfranchised ex-military personnel and mercenaries. Dunne, as Sam, convinced his employer not to go with conventional tactics but to use LIT (Low-Intensity Terrorism) instead. Mason citing that the population would be easier swayed for a new government by showing up the incompetence of the current government than it would be to conquer the planet militarily. − In March, Mason, with the assistance of Lady Lakewood and Public Safety Officer Niemeyer, baited Germayne to bring his mercenary force to an obscure old prison known as Obsidian Island. The bait was Germayne's rival and enemy, who was also trying to become governor of the planet.+ When the current leader's son made a power play to become planetary governor, Dunne realized that was the time to end the insurrection on the planet once and for all. − Mason and Lady Lakewood arrived in their BattleMechs to tip the battle in favor of the Basalt Militia. In the process of the battle, Mason Dunne and Janella Lakewood convinced one group of mercenaries that it would be in their best interest to join the Knights of the Sphere. The Basalt Militia, the mercenaries, and the Knights, concentrated fire on Germayne and the rest of his force, ultimately resulting in his defeat. + In March, Mason, with the assistance of Lady Lakewood & Public Safety Officer Niemeyer, baited Germayne to bring his mercenary force to an obscure old prison known as Obsidian Island. The bait was Germayne's rival and enemy who was also trying to become the governor of the planet. − In the aftermath of the battle, Mason allowed his "Sam Donelly" persona to die, only to resume it for his pursuit and capture of [[Cassandra Raines]] in January [[3135]].<ref name=3135PDAJp25-26/> + Mason and Lady Lakewood arrived in their BattleMechs to tip the balance of the battle for the Basalt Militia. In the process of the battle, Mason Dunne and Janella Lakewood convinced one group of the mercenaries that it would be in their best interest to join the Knights of the Sphere. The three groups: Basalt Militia, the mercenaries, and the Knights, concentrate fire on Germayne and the rest of his force ultimately ending in his defeat. − During this mission he piloted a ''Mad Cat III''.<ref>''Ghost War'', pp. 279-292</ref>+ In the aftermath of the battle, Mason allowed his persona of "Sam Donelly" to die... only to put in back again in his chase and capture of [[Cassandra Raines]] in January [[3135]].<ref name=3135PDAJp25-26/> − ===IlClan Era===+ Mason somehow survived the [[Battle of Terra (3151)]], joining the [[Seychelles' Stonehearts]], a sub-unit of the [[Ghost Knights]] mercenary command. He was a moderating influence there, but after the fall of the Republic, he become more and more disinterested in the work, largely due to losing contact with his mate, [[Janella Lakewood]], who was captured by Clan Wolf warriors.<ref>''Shrapnel #4'', ''Unit Digest: Seychelles' Stonehearts'', p. 99</ref> − Mason somehow survived the [[Battle of Terra (3151)|Battle of Terra]], joining [[Seychelles' Stonehearts]], a mercenary command that served as a front for Republic loyalists - RAF and [[Ghost Knights]]. He was a moderating influence there, but after the fall of the Republic he became more and more disinterested in the work, largely due to losing contact with his partner, Janella Lakewood, who was captured by Clan Wolf warriors.<ref>''Shrapnel'', Issue #4, p. 99: ''Unit Digest: Seychelles' Stonehearts''</ref> ==BattleMechs== ==BattleMechs== − Mason Dunne piloted a ''[[Mad Cat III]]'' that he named ''Ghost'', after Victor Steiner-Davion's old [[10th Lyran Guards|Tenth Lyran Guards]] RCT, nicknamed The Revenants; a revenant is a type of ghost. He used ''Ghost'', a brand-new 'Mech which he was the first to pilot, in a combat mission to stop an uprising on Basalt in March [[3133]].<ref name="MWDADPCp39/> + Mason Dunne piloted a ''[[Mad Cat III]]'' that he named ''Ghost'', after Victor Steiner-Davion's old [[10th_Lyran_Guards|Tenth Lyran Guards]] RCT nicknamed the ''Revenants''. ''Revenants'' are a type of ghost. He used ''Ghost'' in a combat mission to stop an uprising on Basalt in March, [[3133]].<ref name="MWDADPCp39/> ==Notes== ==Notes== − Mason Dunne's name is mentioned in reporting a successful contact with [[Cassandra Raines]].<ref name=3135PDAJp25-26>''3135 PDA Journals'', pp. 25–26: "31 March 3135"</ref> + Mason Dunne's name is mentioned in reporting successful contact with [[Cassandra Raines]] in PDA: Lowe's journal for date 3-31-[[3135]] on [[WizKids]] fiction Website.<ref name=3135PDAJp25-26>''3135 PDA Journals'', p. 25-26 "31 March 3135"</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 61:
Line 55: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Dark Age: 3135 PDA Journals]]'' + * ''[[Dark Age: 3135 PDA Journals|3135 PDA Journals]]'' * ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) * ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' − * [[Shrapnel (magazine)#Issue 4|''Shrapnel'', Issue #4]] + * ''[[Shrapnel Issue 4]]'' [[Category:Republic of the Sphere Characters|Dunne, Mason]] [[Category:Republic of the Sphere Characters|Dunne, Mason]] [[Category:Notable Mad Cat III Pilots|Dunne, Mason]] [[Category:Notable Mad Cat III Pilots|Dunne, Mason]]
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| + | '''Mason Dunne''', was a 32nd Century [[Ghost Knight]] of [[the Republic of the Sphere|The Republic of Sphere]]. Originally, [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] recruited him, engineered his education, and guided him into his role as a ''Ghost Knight''.<ref>''Ghost War'', p. 94</ref>. | ||
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| + | His true identity was only known by a very few knights & paladins in the Republic. As a Ghost Knight he changes identities to suit his mission(s). Dunne was publicly known as a researcher in an obscure forestry office in the Interior Secretariat.<ref>''Ghost War'', p. 80</ref> | ||
| + | Knight & Countess [[Consuela Dagmar]] was his immediate supervisor as a Ghost Knight and [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] acted as his mentor. | ||
| + | He is in a romantic relationship with (then) Knight Lady [[Janella Lakewood]]. | ||
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| − | + | In August of [[3132]], Mason was on an undercover mission arriving on the Republic world of [[Helen]] as a drifter by the name of Sam Donelly. He became an industrialMech pilot for ARU logging company. He discovered and penetrated a terrorist group known as the GGF (Gaia Guerrilla Front) in November of that year. In course of his actions he encountered a gentleman named ''Mr. Handy'' who was the creator and leader of the GGF. He had Mason's cell attack the local authorities supply house in order to acquire more munitions. Before the attack went off, someone betrayed the cell and notified the local authorities of the impending attack. Mason was captured after a ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' BattleMech destroyed his [[Carbine|ConstructionMech]]. | |
| − | + | Lady Lakewood "arrested" him and brought him to [[Terra]] for a debriefing on what was going on in the Republic. There he learned about the extent of the unrest the [[Republic of the Sphere]] was in. This was due to an unknown group that sabotaged and knocked out the majority of the [[HPG]] communication grids down. This resulted in splinter groups being created such as [[Katana_Tormark|Katana Tormark's]] [[Dragon's Fury]] and power grabbing by CEO [[Jacob Bannson]]. | |
| − | + | During his time on [[Terra]], he was notified that Mr. Handy, now known as ''Gypsy'', was attempting to recruit him as a MechWarrior pilot on the Republic world of [[Basalt]]. It was requested of him to travel there and resume his identity to try and stop whatever it was that Mr. Handy had planned, with as little death and destruction as possible. | |
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| − | + | On January [[3133]], he arrived on [[Basalt]] and met with Gypsy. He was recruited into Gypsy's mercenary unit that was hired to overthrow the government. Gypsy had gathered a large battalion-sized military force with a mixed group of disfranchised ex-military personnel and mercenaries. Dunne, as Sam, convinced his employer not to go with conventional tactics but to use LIT (Low-Intensity Terrorism) instead. Mason citing that the population would be easier swayed for a new government by showing up the incompetence of the current government than it would be to conquer the planet militarily. | |
| − | + | When the current leader's son made a power play to become planetary governor, Dunne realized that was the time to end the insurrection on the planet once and for all. | |
| − | Mason | + | In March, Mason, with the assistance of Lady Lakewood & Public Safety Officer Niemeyer, baited Germayne to bring his mercenary force to an obscure old prison known as Obsidian Island. The bait was Germayne's rival and enemy who was also trying to become the governor of the planet. |
| − | In the | + | Mason and Lady Lakewood arrived in their BattleMechs to tip the balance of the battle for the Basalt Militia. In the process of the battle, Mason Dunne and Janella Lakewood convinced one group of the mercenaries that it would be in their best interest to join the Knights of the Sphere. The three groups: Basalt Militia, the mercenaries, and the Knights, concentrate fire on Germayne and the rest of his force ultimately ending in his defeat. |
| − | + | In the aftermath of the battle, Mason allowed his persona of "Sam Donelly" to die... only to put in back again in his chase and capture of [[Cassandra Raines]] in January [[3135]].<ref name=3135PDAJp25-26/> | |
| − | + | Mason somehow survived the [[Battle of Terra (3151)]], joining the [[Seychelles' Stonehearts]], a sub-unit of the [[Ghost Knights]] mercenary command. He was a moderating influence there, but after the fall of the Republic, he become more and more disinterested in the work, largely due to losing contact with his mate, [[Janella Lakewood]], who was captured by Clan Wolf warriors.<ref>''Shrapnel #4'', ''Unit Digest: Seychelles' Stonehearts'', p. 99</ref> | |
| − | Mason somehow survived the [[Battle of Terra (3151) | ||
==BattleMechs== | ==BattleMechs== | ||
| − | Mason Dunne piloted a ''[[Mad Cat III]]'' that he named ''Ghost'', after Victor Steiner-Davion's old [[ | + | Mason Dunne piloted a ''[[Mad Cat III]]'' that he named ''Ghost'', after Victor Steiner-Davion's old [[10th_Lyran_Guards|Tenth Lyran Guards]] RCT nicknamed the ''Revenants''. ''Revenants'' are a type of ghost. He used ''Ghost'' in a combat mission to stop an uprising on Basalt in March, [[3133]].<ref name="MWDADPCp39/> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | Mason Dunne's name is mentioned in reporting | + | Mason Dunne's name is mentioned in reporting successful contact with [[Cassandra Raines]] in PDA: Lowe's journal for date 3-31-[[3135]] on [[WizKids]] fiction Website.<ref name=3135PDAJp25-26>''3135 PDA Journals'', p. 25-26 "31 March 3135"</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Dark Age: 3135 PDA Journals]]'' | + | * ''[[Dark Age: 3135 PDA Journals|3135 PDA Journals]]'' |
* ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) | ||
* ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' | ||
| − | * [[Shrapnel | + | * ''[[Shrapnel Issue 4]]'' |
[[Category:Republic of the Sphere Characters|Dunne, Mason]] | [[Category:Republic of the Sphere Characters|Dunne, Mason]] | ||
[[Category:Notable Mad Cat III Pilots|Dunne, Mason]] | [[Category:Notable Mad Cat III Pilots|Dunne, Mason]] | ||