Melinda Carlyle

Melinda Carlyle (ca. 2978 – 3038) was a MechWarrior) with the mercenary unit Hansen's Roughriders.

Her BattleMech, "Toothpuller", was one of the few Panthers outside of the Draconis Combine. She kept it painted pale green with yellow stripes.

Carlyle bekame known for her habit to hunt down enemy Panthers, alledgedly to deliver a blow to the overblown ego of their pilots and to prove that even someone who was not a DCMS 'Mech pilot could ably pilot one. She would pursue enemy Panthers even if she had to leave her post to do so, but was remarkably successful.

During a raid on Delacruz in 3038 the Roughriders encountered Sorenson's Sabres and Carlyle engaged the Panther of Seyla Theresa Martinez. Carlyle was killed in this fight and Martinez claimed "Toothpuller" to replace her own crippled 'Mech.

References

• Technical Readout: 3025 (notable Panther pilot)
• Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 45