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| − | | name = | + | | name = Fiona Yare Cochraine |
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| − | | died = [[3028]] | + | | died = 20 August [[3028]]<ref name=WRc41>''Warrior: Riposte'', Ch. 41</ref><ref name=RGiCv22p6,8>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22'', pp. 6, 8</ref> |
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| affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] | | affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] | ||
| − | | profession = [[ | + | | rank = [[Colonel]]<ref name=HLp90>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 90, "Cochraine’s Goliaths Unit Profile"</ref> |
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| + | | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | ||
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| − | + | '''Fiona Yare Cochraine''' | |
| − | '''Fiona Yare Cochraine''' | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[2990]] Colonel Fiona Cochraine took command of the newly reactivated | + | In [[2990]] Test Pilot<ref name=RGiCv22p6,8/> Colonel Fiona Cochraine took command of the newly reactivated [[Fifth Capellan Chargers]], a unit that had been destroyed during the [[First Succession War]] while fighting [[House Davion]] forces. The Chargers were re-equipped with 'Mechs found in a [[Star League]] repair depot on [[Tantara]]. Through this long-lost depot, located under an arctic ice shelf, the unit gained the Confederation's only allotment of ''[[Goliath]]'' BattleMechs,<ref name=HLp90/> and thereafter was renamed [[Cochraine's Goliaths]]. Though Cochraine was known as a cunning commander,<ref name=RGiCv22p6,8/> the Goliaths saw action on only one occasion in their early years of service because [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]] did not want to commit the rare ''Goliath''-filled force unless absolutely necessary. In [[3005]], the unit finally saw action in defense of [[Indicass]] against elements of the [[Ceti Hussars]]. There the ''Goliath''s destroyed two companies of [[House Davion|Davion]] ''[[Wolverine]]'' and ''[[Ostroc]]'' 'Mechs, forcing the Hussars to retreat.<ref name=HLp90/> |
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
| − | At the outbreak of the [[Fourth Succession War]] the Goliaths were the target of a planetary assault while garrisoning [[St. Andre]] on August 20th, [[3028]]. The attacking [[Davion Light Guards]] were scattered because of heavy Aerospace fighter cover and their Second Battalion was unable to land. | + | At the outbreak of the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Goliaths were the target of a planetary assault while garrisoning [[St. Andre]] on August 20th, [[3028]]. The attacking [[Davion Light Guards]] were scattered because of heavy Aerospace fighter cover and their Second Battalion was unable to land. The ''Goliath''s pushed the Light Guards' First [[Battalion]] out of position by forcing the mixed light and medium ‘Mechs to stay away from their longer-ranged weapons. The command company of the Goliaths was attacked from the rear by a reinforced (double-sized) company of Light Guard 'Mechs. This Delta Company, led by Captain [[Andrew Redburn]], hot-dropped behind the Goliaths' lines and attacked the larger 'Mechs from the rear. The ''Goliath''s, armed with primarily long-range weapons, were unable to fight back effectively when the lighter 'Mechs closed to within short-range. Captain Redburn identified Cochraine by the insignia on her ''Goliath'' and ordered his men to concentrate their fire on the stubborn Assault 'Mech. To save one of his men who was threatened by the colonel's 'Mech, Redburn executed a [[Death from Above]] attack, landing on her 'Mech's head. The impact caused the ''Goliath'''s reactor to blow, killing Colonel Cochraine instantly.<ref name=WRc41/><ref name=RGiCv22p6,8/><ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', Ch. 43</ref> |
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==BattleMechs== | ==BattleMechs== | ||
| − | + | Cochraine piloted a ''[[Goliath]]'' during the Fourth Succession War.<ref name=WRc41/><ref name=RGiCv22p6,8/> | |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | It is unknown if Fiona Cochraine was related | + | * It is unknown if Fiona Cochraine was related to ''House Cochraine'', one of the clans of the [[Northwind Highlanders]]. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22]]'' | ||
* ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel) | ||
[[Category: Capellan Confederation Characters|Cochraine, Fiona Yare]] | [[Category: Capellan Confederation Characters|Cochraine, Fiona Yare]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Notable Goliath Pilots|Cochraine, Fiona Yare]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:27, 24 December 2023
Fiona Yare Cochraine | |
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| Died | 20 August 3028[1][2] |
| Affiliation | Capellan Confederation |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Colonel[3] |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Fiona Yare Cochraine
History[edit]
In 2990 Test Pilot[2] Colonel Fiona Cochraine took command of the newly reactivated Fifth Capellan Chargers, a unit that had been destroyed during the First Succession War while fighting House Davion forces. The Chargers were re-equipped with 'Mechs found in a Star League repair depot on Tantara. Through this long-lost depot, located under an arctic ice shelf, the unit gained the Confederation's only allotment of Goliath BattleMechs,[3] and thereafter was renamed Cochraine's Goliaths. Though Cochraine was known as a cunning commander,[2] the Goliaths saw action on only one occasion in their early years of service because Chancellor Maximilian Liao did not want to commit the rare Goliath-filled force unless absolutely necessary. In 3005, the unit finally saw action in defense of Indicass against elements of the Ceti Hussars. There the Goliaths destroyed two companies of Davion Wolverine and Ostroc 'Mechs, forcing the Hussars to retreat.[3]
Fourth Succession War[edit]
At the outbreak of the Fourth Succession War, the Goliaths were the target of a planetary assault while garrisoning St. Andre on August 20th, 3028. The attacking Davion Light Guards were scattered because of heavy Aerospace fighter cover and their Second Battalion was unable to land. The Goliaths pushed the Light Guards' First Battalion out of position by forcing the mixed light and medium ‘Mechs to stay away from their longer-ranged weapons. The command company of the Goliaths was attacked from the rear by a reinforced (double-sized) company of Light Guard 'Mechs. This Delta Company, led by Captain Andrew Redburn, hot-dropped behind the Goliaths' lines and attacked the larger 'Mechs from the rear. The Goliaths, armed with primarily long-range weapons, were unable to fight back effectively when the lighter 'Mechs closed to within short-range. Captain Redburn identified Cochraine by the insignia on her Goliath and ordered his men to concentrate their fire on the stubborn Assault 'Mech. To save one of his men who was threatened by the colonel's 'Mech, Redburn executed a Death from Above attack, landing on her 'Mech's head. The impact caused the Goliath's reactor to blow, killing Colonel Cochraine instantly.[1][2][4]
BattleMechs[edit]
Cochraine piloted a Goliath during the Fourth Succession War.[1][2]
Notes[edit]
- It is unknown if Fiona Cochraine was related to House Cochraine, one of the clans of the Northwind Highlanders.