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==History==
 
==History==
'''David Sanada''' started as a rookie in the [[BBL]] in the employ of the [[Wyren Claws Stables]], He fought five years in the league and never finished lower than tenth.  
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'''David Sanada''' started as a rookie in the [[BBL]] in the employ of [[Wyren Claws Stables]], He fought five years in the league and never finished lower than tenth.
  
 
Then he made the jump to the big leagues, signed by the Silver Dragons Stables (another [[Draconis Combine]] affiliated Stable). He fought in [[Solaris City]] for four years, but was never able to make into the [[Top 20 Unlimited Class List|Top Twenty]].
 
Then he made the jump to the big leagues, signed by the Silver Dragons Stables (another [[Draconis Combine]] affiliated Stable). He fought in [[Solaris City]] for four years, but was never able to make into the [[Top 20 Unlimited Class List|Top Twenty]].
  
In [[3067]], one year prior to the [[Jihad]] actions on Solaris, he returned to the BBL and was immediately contracted and made captain for the '''Wyren Claws Stables'''.
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In [[3067]], one year prior to the [[Jihad]] actions on Solaris, he returned to the BBL and was immediately contracted and made captain for '''Wyren Claws Stables'''.
  
He (along with the stables {{cn}}) fought along the [[SHDL]] during the Jihad, but after that returned to being captain of the Claws.  
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He (along with the stables) fought along the [[SHDL]] during the Jihad,{{cn}} but after that returned to being captain of the Claws.
  
For some years, David Sanada also acted as head instructor for the stable. He concentrated on fire discipline and movement with the stables' second-rank MechWarriors, but generally uses a lighter hand with his fellow BBL team members, all of whom have experience in [[Rankar's Deep]]. He insisted on an intense physical training program, which includes a fifteen-kilometer run every morning regardless of weather. On [[3086]], and thanks to the Claws being in first place, there is a lot less grumbling about the training than in previous years.<ref name="WyrenClawsp3x">''Wyren Claws Stables'', p. 3, 'Instructors'</ref>
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For some years, David Sanada also acted as head instructor for the stable. He concentrated on fire discipline and movement with the stables' second-rank [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]], but generally uses a lighter hand with his fellow BBL team members, all of whom have experience in [[Rankar's Deep]]. He insisted on an intense physical training program, which includes a fifteen-kilometer run every morning regardless of weather. On [[3086]], and thanks to the Claws being in first place, there is a lot less grumbling about the training than in previous years.<ref name="WyrenClawsp3x">''Wyren Claws Stables'', p. 3: "Instructors"</ref>
  
He did participate in 3086 BBL Championship.  
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He did participate in 3086 BBL Championship.
  
After two weeks David Sanada was leading the Class Four Division, thanks to his two victories.<ref name="SRDw2">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'', "Week 2"</ref>
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After two weeks David Sanada was leading the Class Four Division, thanks to his two victories.<ref name="SRDw2">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'': "Week 2"</ref>
  
After five weeks, he and [[Natalia Burns]] were holding the top two spots in Class Four.<ref name="SRDw6">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'', "Week 6"</ref>
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After five weeks, he and [[Natalia Burns]] were holding the top two spots in Class Four.<ref name="SRDw6">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'': "Week 6"</ref>
  
In week six of the tournament he fought and lost against [[David Santos (32nd c.)|David Santos]].<ref name="SRDw11">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'', "Week 11"</ref>
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In week six of the tournament he fought and lost against [[David Santos (32nd c.)|David Santos]].<ref name="SRDw11">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'': "Week 11"</ref>
  
 
Weeks Nine and Ten ended with two losses, and dropping a bit in the Class Four standings.<ref name="SRDw11"/>
 
Weeks Nine and Ten ended with two losses, and dropping a bit in the Class Four standings.<ref name="SRDw11"/>
  
In week eleventh he was paired again against David Santos in a rematch of week six. Santos' ''[[Thunderbolt]]'' and Sanada's ''Orion'', promised a slug-fest and they did not disappoint. Using the Deeps' cover only sparingly, both went for an early win. Sanada scored the first critical hits, damaging Santos' [[LRM]] launcher and pressed for the advance. After a lot of exchanges, Santos was also down two [[medium laser]]s, some [[Fusion Engine|engine]] shielding and a damaged [[gyro]]. Refusing to concede the match, he continued fighting, so Sanada continued his assault, and finally struck Santos in the head. Stunned, Santos fell, and the officials stepped in and awarded Sanada the match, despite Santos' protests.<ref name="SRDw11"/>
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In week eleventh he was paired again against David Santos in a rematch of week six. Santos' ''[[Thunderbolt]]'' and Sanada's ''Orion'', promised a slugfest and they did not disappoint. Using the Deeps' cover only sparingly, both went for an early win. Sanada scored the first critical hits, damaging Santos' [[LRM]] launcher and pressed for the advance. After a lot of exchanges, Santos was also down two [[medium laser]]s, some [[Fusion engine|engine]] shielding and a damaged [[gyro]]. Refusing to concede the match, he continued fighting, so Sanada continued his assault, and finally struck Santos in the head. Stunned, Santos fell, and the officials stepped in and awarded Sanada the match, despite Santos' protests.<ref name="SRDw11"/>
  
He was paired for the thirteenth week against [[Peter King]]. It was a slugging match, with Sanada's ''Orion'' hammering [[autocannon]] rounds into King's ''[[Archer]]'' left leg. The resulting damage wreaked both the hip and knee actuators and forced King to concede.<ref name="SRDw13">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'', "Week 13"</ref>
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He was paired for the thirteenth week against [[Peter King]]. It was a slugging match, with Sanada's ''Orion'' hammering [[autocannon]] rounds into King's ''[[Archer]]'' left leg. The resulting damage wreaked both the hip and knee actuators and forced King to concede.<ref name="SRDw13">''The Season at Rankar's Deep'': "Week 13"</ref>
  
 
Prior to week sixteenth matches, he was in the global top twenty.<ref name="SRDw16"/>
 
Prior to week sixteenth matches, he was in the global top twenty.<ref name="SRDw16"/>
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After week seventeen of the 3086 he was ranked second in the Class Four Division.<ref name="WyrenClawsp4x"/><ref name="SRDw17"/>
 
After week seventeen of the 3086 he was ranked second in the Class Four Division.<ref name="WyrenClawsp4x"/><ref name="SRDw17"/>
  
Two weeks to end the year, the Class Four Division standings was lead by Tracy Vanberchum with 46 points, followed by David Sanada with 40 and Natalia Burns third with 36 points.
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Two weeks to end the year, the Class Four Division standings were led by Tracy Vanberchum with 46 points, followed by David Sanada with 40 and Natalia Burns third with 36 points.
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
'''David Sanada''' is a Veteran [[Mechwarrior]] that prefers prefers long-range fights. His fighting style has been classified as intense and unyielding.<ref name="WyrenClawsp4x">''Wyren Claws Stables'', p. 4, 'David Sanada‎'</ref>
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'''David Sanada''' is a Veteran MechWarrior who prefers long-range fights. His fighting style has been classified as intense and unyielding.<ref name="WyrenClawsp4x">''Wyren Claws Stables'', p. 4: "David Sanada"</ref>
  
 
==BattleMechs==
 
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
The author confirmed Class Four standings two weeks prior to the end of the season in the [https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=63720.0 Battletech Forum].
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The author confirmed Class Four standings two weeks prior to the end of the season in the [https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=63720.0 BattleTech Forum].
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#The Season at Rankar.E2.80.99s Deep.E2.80.94Week Seventeen|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Week Seventeen"]]''
 
* ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#The Season at Rankar.E2.80.99s Deep.E2.80.94Week Seventeen|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 3086: "The Season at Rankar's Deep—Week Seventeen"]]''
 
* ''[[BattleCorps Stable Reports#Stable Report: Wyren Claws Stables|Stable Report: Wyren Claws Stables]]''
 
* ''[[BattleCorps Stable Reports#Stable Report: Wyren Claws Stables|Stable Report: Wyren Claws Stables]]''
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[[Category:Solaris Games Characters|Sanada, David]]
 
[[Category:Solaris Games Characters|Sanada, David]]
 
[[Category:Solaris Games MechWarriors|Sanada, David]]
 
[[Category:Solaris Games MechWarriors|Sanada, David]]

Latest revision as of 19:16, 26 August 2022

David Sanada
Personal
AffiliationSilver Dragons Stables;
Wyren Claws Stables
Career
ProfessionArena Gladiator

History[edit]

David Sanada started as a rookie in the BBL in the employ of Wyren Claws Stables, He fought five years in the league and never finished lower than tenth.

Then he made the jump to the big leagues, signed by the Silver Dragons Stables (another Draconis Combine affiliated Stable). He fought in Solaris City for four years, but was never able to make into the Top Twenty.

In 3067, one year prior to the Jihad actions on Solaris, he returned to the BBL and was immediately contracted and made captain for Wyren Claws Stables.

He (along with the stables) fought along the SHDL during the Jihad,[citation needed] but after that returned to being captain of the Claws.

For some years, David Sanada also acted as head instructor for the stable. He concentrated on fire discipline and movement with the stables' second-rank MechWarriors, but generally uses a lighter hand with his fellow BBL team members, all of whom have experience in Rankar's Deep. He insisted on an intense physical training program, which includes a fifteen-kilometer run every morning regardless of weather. On 3086, and thanks to the Claws being in first place, there is a lot less grumbling about the training than in previous years.[1]

He did participate in 3086 BBL Championship.

After two weeks David Sanada was leading the Class Four Division, thanks to his two victories.[2]

After five weeks, he and Natalia Burns were holding the top two spots in Class Four.[3]

In week six of the tournament he fought and lost against David Santos.[4]

Weeks Nine and Ten ended with two losses, and dropping a bit in the Class Four standings.[4]

In week eleventh he was paired again against David Santos in a rematch of week six. Santos' Thunderbolt and Sanada's Orion, promised a slugfest and they did not disappoint. Using the Deeps' cover only sparingly, both went for an early win. Sanada scored the first critical hits, damaging Santos' LRM launcher and pressed for the advance. After a lot of exchanges, Santos was also down two medium lasers, some engine shielding and a damaged gyro. Refusing to concede the match, he continued fighting, so Sanada continued his assault, and finally struck Santos in the head. Stunned, Santos fell, and the officials stepped in and awarded Sanada the match, despite Santos' protests.[4]

He was paired for the thirteenth week against Peter King. It was a slugging match, with Sanada's Orion hammering autocannon rounds into King's Archer left leg. The resulting damage wreaked both the hip and knee actuators and forced King to concede.[5]

Prior to week sixteenth matches, he was in the global top twenty.[6]

For the sixteenth week, David Sanada went up against Wyman Mateo. David only needed thirteen minutes to hammer Mateo's Paladin into submission.[6]

After week sixteen and with just six weeks to go in the BBL, Tracy Vanberchum had a five-point lead over David Sanada, with David Santos in third. Natalia Burns had gone down but was still lurking in fourth.[7]

He was paired again against David Santos for week seventeenth with both looking to gain on Vanberchum. It was a match of maneuver, punctuated with short, but violent exchanges of weapons fire. The two fought a controlled and intense match. Sanada found that lucky shot, an autocannon blast that shattered Santos' right knee actuator. Crippled, Santos tried to hold out for the tie, but Sanada stayed on him, forcing Santos to launch the surrender flare.[7]

After week seventeen of the 3086 he was ranked second in the Class Four Division.[8][7]

Two weeks to end the year, the Class Four Division standings were led by Tracy Vanberchum with 46 points, followed by David Sanada with 40 and Natalia Burns third with 36 points.

Tactics[edit]

David Sanada is a Veteran MechWarrior who prefers long-range fights. His fighting style has been classified as intense and unyielding.[8]

BattleMechs[edit]

He pilots an Orion.[4]

Notes[edit]

The author confirmed Class Four standings two weeks prior to the end of the season in the BattleTech Forum.

References[edit]

  1. Wyren Claws Stables, p. 3: "Instructors"
  2. The Season at Rankar's Deep: "Week 2"
  3. The Season at Rankar's Deep: "Week 6"
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 The Season at Rankar's Deep: "Week 11"
  5. The Season at Rankar's Deep: "Week 13"
  6. 6.0 6.1 The Season at Rankar's Deep, Week 16
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 The Season at Rankar's Deep, Week 17
  8. 8.0 8.1 Wyren Claws Stables, p. 4: "David Sanada"

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