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Galaxy Commander '''Michael Hawkins''' was the commanding officer of [[Rho Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Rho Galaxy]] during the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] assault on [[Word of Blake]] units on [[Luthien]] in [[3074]].<ref name=JTPL-7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Rho Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL-11>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 11, "Damnation"</ref>
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Galaxy Commander '''Michael Hawkins''' was a [[Clan Ghost Bear]] MechWarrior and veteran of the Clan Invasion, who later was the commanding officer of [[Rho Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Rho Galaxy]] from at least [[3067]] to [[3077]].<ref name=JTPL-7>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 7, "Rho Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"</ref><ref name=JTPL-11>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 11, "Damnation"</ref><ref name=CHSS></ref><ref name=IC></ref>
  
 
==Personal Characteristics==
 
==Personal Characteristics==
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===Galaxy Command===
By July [[3067]] Hawkins had been promoted to Galaxy Commander, and command of [[Rho Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)]] (Bear Essentials), and its Trinary Galaxy Command.<ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 77</ref>
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By July 3067 Hawkins had been promoted to Galaxy Commander, and command of [[Rho Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)]] (Bear Essentials), and its Trinary Galaxy Command.<ref name=FMU>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 77</ref>
  
 
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===Battle of Dieron===
In [[3077]], Hawkins led Rho Galaxy when it traveled to [[Dieron]], and served as the main reserve force for the Ghost Bears. Rho saw little combat for the first month; their only opponent was the [[8th Dieron Regulars|Eighth Dieron Regulars]] which fought with the members of the Galaxy over [[Word of Blake]] prisoners in late October 3077.<ref name="JTP:Dp8">''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 8, Rho Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]</ref>  
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In 3077, Hawkins led Rho Galaxy when it traveled to [[Dieron]], and served as the main reserve force for the Ghost Bears. Rho saw little combat for the first month; their only opponent was the [[8th Dieron Regulars|Eighth Dieron Regulars]] which fought with the members of the Galaxy over [[Word of Blake]] prisoners in late October 3077.<ref name="JTP:Dp8">''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 8, Rho Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]</ref>  
  
 
Hawkins, operating under standing orders from his [[Khan]], attempted to kill nearly 300 Blakist prisoners of war held by the 8th Dieron. The Regulars, under their own orders to gather intelligence from the prisoners, attempted to prevent the executions. Following a brief but intense fire fight, fueled by both commanders stubbornly believing themselves in the right, the two notional allies were interrupted by forces from the Blakist [[23rd Division (Word of Blake)|23rd Division]]. The resulting confusing the Regulars were able to evacuate at least 40 prisoners, before the Bears leveled the buildings holding the remaining POWs. The incident was a public relations disaster for the Bears, providing fuel for attacks on their reputation for years afterwards.<ref name="TC">''Total Chaos'', p. 59</ref>  
 
Hawkins, operating under standing orders from his [[Khan]], attempted to kill nearly 300 Blakist prisoners of war held by the 8th Dieron. The Regulars, under their own orders to gather intelligence from the prisoners, attempted to prevent the executions. Following a brief but intense fire fight, fueled by both commanders stubbornly believing themselves in the right, the two notional allies were interrupted by forces from the Blakist [[23rd Division (Word of Blake)|23rd Division]]. The resulting confusing the Regulars were able to evacuate at least 40 prisoners, before the Bears leveled the buildings holding the remaining POWs. The incident was a public relations disaster for the Bears, providing fuel for attacks on their reputation for years afterwards.<ref name="TC">''Total Chaos'', p. 59</ref>  
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Revision as of 07:30, 1 June 2022

Michael Hawkins
Personal
AffiliationClan Ghost Bear
Profile
RankGalaxy Commander
ProfessionMechWarrior

Galaxy Commander Michael Hawkins was a Clan Ghost Bear MechWarrior and veteran of the Clan Invasion, who later was the commanding officer of Rho Galaxy from at least 3067 to 3077.[1][2][3][4]

Personal Characteristics

Michael Hawkins was known to be an excellent orator, woodlands survival enthusiast, slug throwing pistol marksman and avid chess player.[3]

History

Clan Invasion

During Operation Revival in 3052, the then Star Colonel Hawkins was the Aide de Camp to Khan Bjorn Jorgensson, as part of Ourse Keshik.[4]

While in Ourse Keshik, Hawkins had one of the best kill counts in the whole unit, the record for which when back and forth between himself and Star Captain Kaamil DelVillar. The rivalry between the two was the subject of much betting by other members of the Keshik.[3]

Galaxy Command

By July 3067 Hawkins had been promoted to Galaxy Commander, and command of Rho Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion) (Bear Essentials), and its Trinary Galaxy Command.[5]

Battle of Luthien

Hawkins was still commanding Rho Galaxy when it arrived on Luthien on 21 December 3074, to participate in the Battle of Luthien (3067)|Battle of Luthien]], during the Word of Blake Jihad. During the Second Battle of the Takashi Memorial Spaceport, the Galaxy hot-dropped over the 32nd Division's positions, resulting in 75% casualties to the Blakists in the initial assault and the execution of the remaining survivors in the aftermath.[2]

Battle of Dieron

In 3077, Hawkins led Rho Galaxy when it traveled to Dieron, and served as the main reserve force for the Ghost Bears. Rho saw little combat for the first month; their only opponent was the Eighth Dieron Regulars which fought with the members of the Galaxy over Word of Blake prisoners in late October 3077.[6]

Hawkins, operating under standing orders from his Khan, attempted to kill nearly 300 Blakist prisoners of war held by the 8th Dieron. The Regulars, under their own orders to gather intelligence from the prisoners, attempted to prevent the executions. Following a brief but intense fire fight, fueled by both commanders stubbornly believing themselves in the right, the two notional allies were interrupted by forces from the Blakist 23rd Division. The resulting confusing the Regulars were able to evacuate at least 40 prisoners, before the Bears leveled the buildings holding the remaining POWs. The incident was a public relations disaster for the Bears, providing fuel for attacks on their reputation for years afterwards.[7]

Shortly thereafter the Blakist Third Division attacked Rho Galaxy and killed most of their higher level commanders. Cast into confusion, Rho Galaxy counterattacked without any plan or coordination with other Ghost Bear or Combine units, which allowed the Second and Third Divisions to withdraw from Dieron.[6]

BattleMech

Hawkins was known to pilot a Mad Dog (Vulture) OmniMech.[3]

References

  • It is implied, but not explicitly confirmed, that Michael Hawkins was one of Rho Galaxy's high-level commanders killed on Dieron in 3077.[6]

References

  1. Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 7, "Rho Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 11, "Damnation"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 BattleTech: Clan Heavy Striker Star, "Michael Hawkins Pilot Card"
  4. 4.0 4.1 Invading Clans (sourcebook), p. 38
  5. Field Manual: Updates, p. 77
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Jihad Turning Points: Dieron, p. 8, Rho Galaxy [Clan Ghost Bear]
  7. Total Chaos, p. 59

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