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Though long retired from the battlefield, Kai would pilot ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' a final time during the [[Capellan Crusades]], the unmistakable 'Mech cutting a bloody swath through the CCAF like its namesake as its pilot sought vengeance for his deceased daughter [[Melissa Allard-Liao]]. Facing off against the combined might of the elite [[Red Lancers]] and [[Death Commandos]] sent to kill him personally on [[Sakhalin (CC)|Sakhalin]], Kai would ultimately fall on 14 January [[3113]] after a stray missile strike hit ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' in the head. As a sign of respect for Kai's legacy, the Death Commandos chose to leave ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' right where it fell rather than claim it as salvage, attaching a beacon so that the [[Republic of the Sphere]] forces could locate and retrieve it. <ref name=HWoRE-7>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 7 "Righteous Vengeance - 1919 Hours"</ref>
 
Though long retired from the battlefield, Kai would pilot ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' a final time during the [[Capellan Crusades]], the unmistakable 'Mech cutting a bloody swath through the CCAF like its namesake as its pilot sought vengeance for his deceased daughter [[Melissa Allard-Liao]]. Facing off against the combined might of the elite [[Red Lancers]] and [[Death Commandos]] sent to kill him personally on [[Sakhalin (CC)|Sakhalin]], Kai would ultimately fall on 14 January [[3113]] after a stray missile strike hit ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' in the head. As a sign of respect for Kai's legacy, the Death Commandos chose to leave ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' right where it fell rather than claim it as salvage, attaching a beacon so that the [[Republic of the Sphere]] forces could locate and retrieve it. <ref name=HWoRE-7>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 7 "Righteous Vengeance - 1919 Hours"</ref>
  
Feeling a kinship with young [[Danai Liao-Centrella]], among Kai's final word would be his desire that ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' be bequeathed to her. By the time she had come of age, ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' had fallen in disrepair and needed extensive restoration. In the early 3120s, when Danai was old enough, she journeyed to gather parts to restore the 'Mech. She then used it on Solaris VII, where she competed in the games and won the Solaris Open with it. She and ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' went into service with House Liao's [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry|Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] as part of the 3130s incursion into the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 87</ref> <ref name=HWoRE-7/>
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===Danai Liao-Centrella===
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Feeling a kinship with young [[Danai Liao-Centrella]], among Kai's final word would be his desire that ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' be bequeathed to her. By the time she had come of age, ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' had fallen in disrepair and needed extensive restoration. In the early 3120s, when Danai was old enough, she journeyed to gather parts to restore the 'Mech. She then used it on Solaris VII, where she competed in the games and won the Solaris Open with it. She and ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' went into service with House Liao's [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry|Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] as part of the 3130s incursion into the Republic of the Sphere.<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 87</ref> <ref name=HWoRE-7/>
  
 
==Armaments==
 
==Armaments==
The ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' was originally armed with an [[AC/20|Autocannon/20]] in place of the ''Centurion's'' [[AC/10|Autocannon/10]], two [[Medium Laser]]s and a [[Hatchet]].  
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The ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' (CN9-YLW) was originally armed with an [[AC/20|Autocannon/20]] in place of the ''Centurion's'' [[AC/10|Autocannon/10]], two [[Medium Laser]]s and a [[Hatchet]].  
  
During the [[Clan Invasion Era]], FedSun's First Prince [[Hanse Davion]] had [[Kai Allard-Liao|Kai Allard-Liao's]] 'Mech upgraded with a [[Gauss Rifle]] in place of the Autocannon/20, three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and [[TSM]].  
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During the [[Clan Invasion Era]], FedSun's First Prince Hanse Davion ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' (CN9-YLW2)upgraded with a [[Gauss Rifle]] in place of the Autocannon/20, three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and [[TSM]].
  
 
Refurbished as Kai prepared for his berserker drive against the Confederation, at the time of his death ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' was armed with a Gauss Rifle, an [[LRM]] Launcher and a brace of [[ER Medium Laser]]s.<ref name=HWoRE-7/>  
 
Refurbished as Kai prepared for his berserker drive against the Confederation, at the time of his death ''Yen-Lo-Wang'' was armed with a Gauss Rifle, an [[LRM]] Launcher and a brace of [[ER Medium Laser]]s.<ref name=HWoRE-7/>  
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File:Yen-Lo-Wang_Map_Pack_Solaris_VII.jpeg|[[Kai Allard-Liao]] in the ''Yen-Lo-Wang'', facing an opponent in the [[Solaris#The_Gaming_World|Solaris VII]] arenas.
 
File:Yen-Lo-Wang_Map_Pack_Solaris_VII.jpeg|[[Kai Allard-Liao]] in the ''Yen-Lo-Wang'', facing an opponent in the [[Solaris#The_Gaming_World|Solaris VII]] arenas.
 
File:Cn9-ylw.png|''Yen-Lo-Wang'' as envisioned in ''[[MechWarrior Online]]''
 
File:Cn9-ylw.png|''Yen-Lo-Wang'' as envisioned in ''[[MechWarrior Online]]''
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File:Yen-Lo-Wang (CN9-YLW) CCG CommandersEdition.jpg|Trading card image of Justin's CN9-YLW variant
 
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The Yen-Lo-Wang is a famous individual BattleMech, owned and piloted by various members of House Allard-Liao.

History

Justin Xiang Allard

Yen-Lo-Wang, named after the Chinese god of death, was originally an old regular Centurion (implicitly a CN9-A model) that Justin Xiang Allard purchased in 3027 with money provided by Kym Sorenson during his exile on Solaris VII and his Solaris Championship run.[1] He modified the 'Mech with an Autocannon/20 (apparently a field refit into the CN9-AH variant), which gave him a surprise advantage in his first match using Yen-Lo-Wang where he defeated Peter Armstrong. At some point he placed titanium "nails" on the 'Mech's hand actuators, a feature put to good use in a fight against Billy Wolfson where the autocannon jammed.

Following his meteoritic rise to Solaris VII champion, he used the 'Mech during his subsequent career with House Liao's Maskirovka immediately prior and during the Fourth Succession War.

When Justin Xiang Allard was extracted from Sian at the climax of the Fourth Succession War, Yen-Lo-Wang was also taken along.

Kai Allard-Liao

Justin Xiang Allard gifted the 'Mech to his son, Kai Allard-Liao, when Kai first joined the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth. There, Kai served with distinction and saw action in the 'Mech during the Clan Invasion. Hanse Davion personally had the 'Mech modified with Star League-era technology after Kai refused to accept a Wolf's Dragoons-produced Daishi assault OmniMech, officially presenting the upgraded Yen-Lo-Wang to Kai on 21 September 3050. The weapons had been replaced with a Von Ryan Gauss Rifle in place of the autocannon and Spitfire Medium Pulse Lasers, two on the arm, one on the torso and one on mounted on the back. Additionally, the 'Mech was refitted with a new generation of Triple Strength Myomer that did not burn when exposed to gas, the Miata 200 extralight engine, and three additional, switchable Heat Sinks[2]. The 'Mech was briefly lost behind Clan Jade Falcon lines on Alyina, but Kai later recovered it.

Notably, Kai Allard-Liao would not pilot Yen-Lo-Wang in his arguably most famous action: He was separated from his 'Mech, which was transported on another DropShip, and thus borrowed a Hatchetman for the fighting on Twycross. There, he ended up self-destructing the Hatchetman and using its Full-Head Ejection System to save himself and Deidre Lear, who was riding shotgun, while demolition charges buried his enemies in a canyon.

Later, he used the 'Mech as he followed in his father's footsteps as Solaris VII Champion.

Yen-Lo-Wang saw service again with Kai in the final assault of New Avalon island in 3067, protecting Victor Steiner-Davion from harm. In the first stages of the battle, however, it was piloted not by Kai but by Thomas Sherwood and deployed in a diversionary attack with Archer's Avengers to reinforce the impression it was the real main assault.[3]

Though long retired from the battlefield, Kai would pilot Yen-Lo-Wang a final time during the Capellan Crusades, the unmistakable 'Mech cutting a bloody swath through the CCAF like its namesake as its pilot sought vengeance for his deceased daughter Melissa Allard-Liao. Facing off against the combined might of the elite Red Lancers and Death Commandos sent to kill him personally on Sakhalin, Kai would ultimately fall on 14 January 3113 after a stray missile strike hit Yen-Lo-Wang in the head. As a sign of respect for Kai's legacy, the Death Commandos chose to leave Yen-Lo-Wang right where it fell rather than claim it as salvage, attaching a beacon so that the Republic of the Sphere forces could locate and retrieve it. [4]

Danai Liao-Centrella

Feeling a kinship with young Danai Liao-Centrella, among Kai's final word would be his desire that Yen-Lo-Wang be bequeathed to her. By the time she had come of age, Yen-Lo-Wang had fallen in disrepair and needed extensive restoration. In the early 3120s, when Danai was old enough, she journeyed to gather parts to restore the 'Mech. She then used it on Solaris VII, where she competed in the games and won the Solaris Open with it. She and Yen-Lo-Wang went into service with House Liao's Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry as part of the 3130s incursion into the Republic of the Sphere.[5] [4]

Armaments

The Yen-Lo-Wang (CN9-YLW) was originally armed with an Autocannon/20 in place of the Centurion's Autocannon/10, two Medium Lasers and a Hatchet.

During the Clan Invasion Era, FedSun's First Prince Hanse Davion Yen-Lo-Wang (CN9-YLW2)upgraded with a Gauss Rifle in place of the Autocannon/20, three Medium Pulse Lasers and TSM.

Refurbished as Kai prepared for his berserker drive against the Confederation, at the time of his death Yen-Lo-Wang was armed with a Gauss Rifle, an LRM Launcher and a brace of ER Medium Lasers.[4]

After passing to Danai Liao- Centrella, the ancient 'Mech was refitted with a Heavy Large Laser, an LRM-20 with Artemis IV, a Hatchet, and a Shield.[6]

Gallery

References

  1. Warrior: En Garde, pp. 138-139
  2. Blood Legacy, p.??
  3. The Longest Road, pp. 26-27
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 7 "Righteous Vengeance - 1919 Hours"
  5. Era Report: 3145, p. 87
  6. Principles of Desolation, pp. 78-90 & 98-99

Bibliography