House McKinnon
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House McKinnon | |
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Family Profile | |
Title(s) | Martial family |
Affiliation | Federated Suns |
House McKinnon are a prominent MechWarrior family loyal to the Federated Suns.
Contents
History
Origin
House McKinnon rose to fame when Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 142nd Battle Regiment, 251st BattleMech Division stationed at the Star League depot on Kesai IV under command of Captain Kieran McKinnon refused to follow General Kerensky into exile and chose instead to join the AFFS in return for titles and lands on Kestrel.[1]
Second Battle of Barlow's Folly
During the Second Battle of Barlow's Folly Kieran McKinnon was killed. Paul Davion granted more lands to the family and ordered Kierans oldest son to take command of his fathers unit.[1]
The Fox's Teeth
Shortly after assuming the mantle of First Prince Hanse Davion was informed of a potential plot to unseat him. Ross McKinnon I was tasked with stopping the plot. As a reward the family where issued yet more lands and great prestige.[1]
Jihad
The family were still the leaders of McKinnon's Company up until the Jihad, when the unit entered service to the The Republic of the Sphere. David McKinnon would become a Paladin.
Known members of the family
- Kieran McKinnon, Captain in the SLDF in 2784.[2]
- Jason McKinnon
- John McKinnon
- Ross McKinnon I[2]
- Ian McKinnon[2]
- Mark McKinnon[3]
- Ross McKinnon II
- David McKinnon, Paladin of the Republic.