Starlight Stables

Logo of Starlight Stables
Starlight Stables
Team Profile
Sport 'Mech Dueling
League Solaris Games
Affiliation Federated Suns
Home Solaris VII
Colors silver and blue; a silver comet trailing stars across a gray, black and white triple-S, set against a blue field

Description[edit]

Along with Overlord Stables, Starlight holds the highest ranking available. All of Starlight's MechWarriors are treated fairly.[1] The Stable is based in Black Hills.[2]

History[edit]

Starlight was formed in 2898.[2]

After a series of setbacks during the 3040s, the stable's fortunes improved. During the FedCom Civil War, their MechWarriors were allowed to join the pro-Davion alliance. Starlight had several clashes with the other Davion stable, Blackstar Stables‎‎, but nevertheless joined forces around Michael Searcy.[1] When it seemed that Blackstar Stables was going to dissolve, they were even able to pick up a few recruits.[3]

Starlight survived into the Dark Age, and one of its MechWarriors, Levi Haynes, was a 3135 Solaris VII Grand Tournament finalist.[4]

Operations[edit]

Unknown.

Stablemaster & Owner[edit]

  • Tran Ky Bo is known as a superb businessman and has led the stable from success to success.[1]

Notable Personnel[edit]

Technicians[edit]

Instructors[edit]

  • Michael Romney - A former Solaris Champion who became an instructor at Starlight Stables after retirement.[1]

MechWarriors[edit]

In 3051, 21 MechWarriors were fighting for Starlight Stables.[1]

Known MechWarriors[edit]

MechWarrior Era Comments References
Bassem Dichari Clan Invasion Ranked 4th in Solaris Top Twenty [1]
Karl Edwards Clan Invasion,
Civil War,
Jihad
[3]
Estelle Goulet Civil War [5]
Aaron Harper Civil War [6]
Armis Hathaway Dark Age [7]
Levi Haynes Dark Age [4]
Mike Higgins Civil War 3066 Class V Champion [8]
Michael Miller Dark Age [9]
Daniel Pereira Dark Age [10]
Sarah Anne Wilder Civil War Ranked third in the 3067 Top Twenty [11]

Tactics and Style[edit]

The stable's MechWarriors are known for using their maneuverability and the local terrain to keep opponents off-guard.[3]

Facilities[edit]

The Starlight Stables Ranch is located on the coast west of Solaris City. The barracks resembles a luxury hotel able to house up to a dozen warriors, and it has a small arena big enough for good-sized 'Mech battles. The 'Mech bay and the maintenance facilities are underground.[1]

Starlight House, home of Tran Ky Bo, Starlight Stables stablemaster, is located in Black Hills.[12]

Stable Characteristics[edit]

  • Experience = Elite
  • Rating = AA in 3054 and 3067
  • BattleMechs = 19 in 3051 and 21 in 3067

Notes[edit]

In 3067, the stable was paying 1,100 C-bills month and had a 22% contract percentage fee.[3]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 17: "Starlight Stables"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 21: "Stable-Specific Rules"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 30: "Stables of Solaris VII - Starlight Stables"
  4. 4.0 4.1 Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136), pp. 7–8: "Solaris VII 3135 Grand Tournament Recap"
  5. Illusions of Victory, ch. 10, p. 49
  6. "Illusions of Victory", ch. 14
  7. Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 288: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 4)"
  8. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 172: "CLS-4S Colossus"
  9. MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 415: "Michael Miller"
  10. The Honor Road
  11. MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 64: "BattleMech Stable Table"
  12. Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, pp. 29–30: "Black Hills - Points of Interest"

Bibliography[edit]