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| + | '''John Hayes''' was a member of the [[Black Widow Company]], [[Wolf's Dragoons]].<ref name=TBWCp9>''Tales of the Black Widow Company'', p. 9: "John Hayes"</ref> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
He was a very competent MechWarrior in Wolf's Dragoons until he was charged with ''unauthorized looting'' by his commander and after that was assigned to the Black Widow Company, where [[Natasha Kerensky]] controlled him with a combination of fees for theft and bonus for gallantry in combat.<ref name=TBWCp9/> | He was a very competent MechWarrior in Wolf's Dragoons until he was charged with ''unauthorized looting'' by his commander and after that was assigned to the Black Widow Company, where [[Natasha Kerensky]] controlled him with a combination of fees for theft and bonus for gallantry in combat.<ref name=TBWCp9/> | ||
| − | He joined the [[Black Widow Company]] after [[New Delos]] and participated in all its actions until [[3025]]. | + | He joined the [[Black Widow Company]] after [[New Delos]] and participated in all its actions until [[3025]].<ref name=TBWCp14-33>''Tales of the Black Widow Company'', pp. 14–21, 24–33</ref> |
In the Battle for [[Dromini VI]] a [[DropShip]] Pilot mistakenly launched Hayes with an incorrect angle during the drop assault resulting in heavy damage to his BattleMech. Natasha Kerensky prevented Hayes from killing the Pilot by confiscating all the pilot's wealth and giving it to Haynes, then demoting the Pilot to Third Assistant Cook aboard a family transport.<ref name=TBWCp9/> | In the Battle for [[Dromini VI]] a [[DropShip]] Pilot mistakenly launched Hayes with an incorrect angle during the drop assault resulting in heavy damage to his BattleMech. Natasha Kerensky prevented Hayes from killing the Pilot by confiscating all the pilot's wealth and giving it to Haynes, then demoting the Pilot to Third Assistant Cook aboard a family transport.<ref name=TBWCp9/> | ||
| − | He fought with the rest of the | + | He fought with the rest of the Dragoons on [[Misery]], [[Glenmora]], and [[Crossing]].<ref name=WDSp84>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 84: "Black Widow Company Roster"</ref> |
==BattleMech== | ==BattleMech== | ||
| − | He piloted a ''[[Griffin]]''. Following the rough landing on Dromini VI it was limited to 90 meters of jumping, and produced twice as much heat as normal. Its [[PPC]] was also prone to hangfires.<ref name=ToBWC>''Tales of the Black Widow Company'', pp. | + | He piloted a ''[[Griffin]]''. Following the rough landing on Dromini VI it was limited to 90 meters of jumping, and produced twice as much heat as normal. Its [[PPC]] was also prone to hangfires.<ref name=ToBWC>''Tales of the Black Widow Company'', pp. 8–13</ref> |
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| − | In the Apocryphal ''[[BattleTech: Heavy Metal]]'' John piloted a custom [[Annihilator]] Variant designated the | + | In the Apocryphal ''[[BattleTech: Heavy Metal]]'' John piloted a custom [[Annihilator]] Variant designated the ANH-JH.<ref name=BTVG>''BattleTech: Heavy Metal Expansion Pack'': Standoff</ref> |
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==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
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===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| − | Hayes was a Veteran MechWarrior (Gunnery 3, Piloting 4) | + | Hayes was a Veteran MechWarrior (Gunnery 3, Piloting 4) by 3019, a level he maintained leading up to the [[Fourth Succession War]].<ref>''Tanda's Crossing''</ref><ref name=TBWCp9/> by 3031, at the conclusion of the War, he had improved to an Elite level (Gunnery 2, Piloting 3) with the [[Lucky|Lucky (2)]] and [[Heavy Lifter]] Special Piloting Abilities.<ref>''More Tales of the Black Widow'', p. 11: "Black Widow Battalion, 3031"</ref><ref name=MWC/> |
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| + | ==Quote== | ||
| + | {{quote|''I saw you take it, Hayes! That belongs to these poor people--I think you'd take the siding off their homes if it wasn't nailed on. Wait until the Widow hears about this...''<ref name=MWC/>}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat]] | * ''[[BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat]] | ||
| − | * ''[[BattleTech: Heavy Metal]]'' ( | + | * ''[[BattleTech: Heavy Metal]]'' (video game) |
* ''[[Tales of the Black Widow Company]]'' | * ''[[Tales of the Black Widow Company]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[BattleCorps Scenarios#Scenario: Tanda's Crossing|Tanda's Crossing]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Wolf's Dragoons Characters|Hayes, John]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Notable Griffin Pilots|Hayes, John]] |
| − | [[Category: Pilot Cards|Hayes, John]] | + | [[Category: Characters with Pilot Cards|Hayes, John]] |
Latest revision as of 16:54, 4 July 2023
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| Profession | MechWarrior[1] |
John Hayes was a member of the Black Widow Company, Wolf's Dragoons.[2]
History[edit]
He was a very competent MechWarrior in Wolf's Dragoons until he was charged with unauthorized looting by his commander and after that was assigned to the Black Widow Company, where Natasha Kerensky controlled him with a combination of fees for theft and bonus for gallantry in combat.[2]
He joined the Black Widow Company after New Delos and participated in all its actions until 3025.[3]
In the Battle for Dromini VI a DropShip Pilot mistakenly launched Hayes with an incorrect angle during the drop assault resulting in heavy damage to his BattleMech. Natasha Kerensky prevented Hayes from killing the Pilot by confiscating all the pilot's wealth and giving it to Haynes, then demoting the Pilot to Third Assistant Cook aboard a family transport.[2]
He fought with the rest of the Dragoons on Misery, Glenmora, and Crossing.[4]
BattleMech[edit]
He piloted a Griffin. Following the rough landing on Dromini VI it was limited to 90 meters of jumping, and produced twice as much heat as normal. Its PPC was also prone to hangfires.[5]
In the Apocryphal BattleTech: Heavy Metal John piloted a custom Annihilator Variant designated the ANH-JH.[6]
Rules[edit]
Game Rules[edit]
Hayes was a Veteran MechWarrior (Gunnery 3, Piloting 4) by 3019, a level he maintained leading up to the Fourth Succession War.[7][2] by 3031, at the conclusion of the War, he had improved to an Elite level (Gunnery 2, Piloting 3) with the Lucky (2) and Heavy Lifter Special Piloting Abilities.[8][1]
Quote[edit]
| “ | I saw you take it, Hayes! That belongs to these poor people--I think you'd take the siding off their homes if it wasn't nailed on. Wait until the Widow hears about this...[1] | ” |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat, MechWarrior Card: "John Hayes"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Tales of the Black Widow Company, p. 9: "John Hayes"
- ↑ Tales of the Black Widow Company, pp. 14–21, 24–33
- ↑ Wolf's Dragoons, p. 84: "Black Widow Company Roster"
- ↑ Tales of the Black Widow Company, pp. 8–13
- ↑ BattleTech: Heavy Metal Expansion Pack: Standoff
- ↑ Tanda's Crossing
- ↑ More Tales of the Black Widow, p. 11: "Black Widow Battalion, 3031"