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| − | Nathan Armstrong was the first "outsider" to command the entire Eridani Light Horse. Born into a poor family in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], he was orphaned in a [[ | + | Nathan Armstrong was the first "outsider" to command the entire Eridani Light Horse. Born into a poor family in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], he was orphaned in a [[Draconis Combine|Combine]] raid. A family serving with the Light Horseadopted him, and he trained as a [[MechWarrior]]. Armstrong joined a reconnaissance lance at the age of 18, and displayed remarkable fighting ability.<ref name=MHp72/> |
Prior to his appointment, Armstrong was the regimental commander of the [[151st Light Horse Regiment]].<ref>''Mercenary's Handbook'', p. 74 - Colonel Robert Fairchild's biographical capsule notes that he succeeded Armstrong as head of the 151st</ref> | Prior to his appointment, Armstrong was the regimental commander of the [[151st Light Horse Regiment]].<ref>''Mercenary's Handbook'', p. 74 - Colonel Robert Fairchild's biographical capsule notes that he succeeded Armstrong as head of the 151st</ref> | ||
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Nathan Armstrong piloted an ''[[Atlas]]'' in 3025.<ref>''Mercenary's Handbook'', p. 74 - The Light Horse's personnel roster identifies Armstrong's BattleMech</ref> | Nathan Armstrong piloted an ''[[Atlas]]'' in 3025.<ref>''Mercenary's Handbook'', p. 74 - The Light Horse's personnel roster identifies Armstrong's BattleMech</ref> | ||
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{{s-bef|before=[[Kerston]]}} | {{s-bef|before=[[Kerston]]}} | ||
Revision as of 08:05, 20 November 2018
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Nathan L. Armstrong | |
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| Personal | |
| Affiliation | Eridani Light Horse |
| Profile | |
| Profession | Brevet General |
| Family | |
| Spouse | Julia Armstrong[1] |
Brevet General Nathan L. Armstrong was commander-in-chief of the Eridani Light Horse in the final years of the Third Succession War.
Overview
Nathan Armstrong was the first "outsider" to command the entire Eridani Light Horse. Born into a poor family in the Lyran Commonwealth, he was orphaned in a Combine raid. A family serving with the Light Horseadopted him, and he trained as a MechWarrior. Armstrong joined a reconnaissance lance at the age of 18, and displayed remarkable fighting ability.[1]
Prior to his appointment, Armstrong was the regimental commander of the 151st Light Horse Regiment.[2]
Armstrong succeeded Brevet General Kerston as commander of the Eridani Light Horse in 3023. One of his first acts was to organize the defense of the planet Hoff, which was targeted by Wolf's Dragoons on behalf of House Kurita.[3][4]
BattleMechs
Nathan Armstrong piloted an Atlas in 3025.[5]
Titles and Positions
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mercenary's Handbook p.72
- ↑ Mercenary's Handbook, p. 74 - Colonel Robert Fairchild's biographical capsule notes that he succeeded Armstrong as head of the 151st
- ↑ Mercenary's Handbook, p. 70 - The Battle of Hoff
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 87 - Clashing with Wolf's Dragoons
- ↑ Mercenary's Handbook, p. 74 - The Light Horse's personnel roster identifies Armstrong's BattleMech