Fadre Singh
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Fadre Singh | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Died | 23 April 3028 |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine Wolf's Dragoons |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Tai-sa |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Fadre Singh was a MechWarrior who fought for Wolf's Dragoons, ultimately betraying them to the Draconis Combine.
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History[edit]
Fadre Singh joined Wolf's Dragoons in 3020.[1] Several facts suggest that he was recruited from the Clans, possibly during the last supply run to the Clans in 3019 (after their costly attack on Hesperus II). Recruits from the Inner Sphere were briefed on the Dragoons' Hegira plan only upon attaining the rank of company commander,[1][2] but Singh knew about the plan even though he was only a regular MechWarrior.[1][2] Further indications are his peculiar attitude towards Jaime Wolf, his reference to Wolf's age (unremarkable by Inner Sphere standards, but old by Clan standards), his reference to the Dragoons as the "Wolf Dragoons", and Natasha Kerensky's reaction to his betrayal that referred to Clan traditions and laws.[3]
Hoff[edit]
In 3023, Wolf's Dragoons, then employed by the Draconis Combine, raided the Federated Suns world of Hoff where they met stiff resistance from the elite Eridani Light Horse mercenaries. During the battle, Singh disobeyed orders and led a successful charge against an enemy supply depot, an attack that contributed greatly to the success of the campaign. The assault resulted in the death of a lancemate and the loss of several Dragoon 'Mechs. Singh was reprimanded, dismissed from his unit, and reassigned to the desolate border world of Misery.[1][2]
Misery[edit]
On Misery, Singh met a fellow MechWarrior (a female mercenary implied to have been a ComStar ROM agent) to whom he revealed secret Dragoon information regarding the existence of the Dragoons' Hegira plan, a contingency plan detailing a complete departure from the Combine. On 2 November 3026, the new ComStar Precentor on Galedon V, Alexandre Kalafon, relayed the information to Warlord Grieg Samsonov, and suggested that Singh was unhappy with his employer.[2] Singh subsequently left his unit to accept an officer's position in the Ryuken with the rank of Tai-sa.[1]
Death and legacy[edit]
Tensions between Wolf's Dragoons and the Draconis Combine escalated, culminating in the Battle of Misery in early 3028. Fadre Singh fought for the Combine's forces, piloting a Crusader.[3]
On 23 April 3028, Singh was captured by the Dragoons on Misery when his 'Mech was downed in an ambush by Dechan Fraser's lance. He was taken to the Dragoon headquarters, where he boasted that he had revealed information about the Dragoons' contingency plans to Warlord Samsonov. Natasha Kerensky shot him on the spot, declaring, "Those who break faith with the unity shall go down into darkness."[3]
Jaime Wolf later mentioned to Minobu Tetsuhara that Warlord Samsonov's troops had pursued the retreating Dragoon families in space. Because the Hegira plan called for an escape along a secret route, separated from the main fighting body, the strike at the Dragoon civilians was likely possible only because of Singh's betrayal.[4]
BattleMech[edit]
Fadre Singh piloted a Centurion with the Wolf's Dragoons.[1][5] After he shifted loyalties to the DCMS, he was assigned a Crusader.[3]