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'''Quinn Kerensky''' was a Trueborn [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], officer, and [[Galaxy Commander]].
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'''Quinn Kerensky''' is a Trueborn [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], Officer, and [[Galaxy Commander]].
  
==History==
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==Character Description==  
===Early Life and Career with Clan Wolf===
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Quinn was noted for lacking [[Clan]]-like behavior in combat, frequently using physical attacks against her opponents' 'Mechs. Among her ambitions is to claim her genetic legacy for the Falcons. She is more comfortable in the cockpit of her BattleMech than the midst of the political turmoil her behavior causes.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 129 - Quinn Kerensky' - Quinn's personality traits.</ref>
Born in the Iron wombs of [[Clan Wolf]], Quinn grew up as a sickly ''sibkid'' who matured to become an aggressive woman. She grew up holding back her full potential until her [[Trial of Position]]. In the Trial, while piloting a ''[[Linebacker]]'' she used un-Clanlike attacks against her opponents, including disabling a 'Mech by kicking it. She then tore its arm off and beat her next opponent with it until it was defeated.  Such behavior would lead to many among Clan Wolf disliking her.  During her [[Trial of Bloodright]], she fought and won against an [[Elemental]] Warrior for the Kerensky name, but lost her left eye.
 
  
Finally fed up with her unorthodox ways, her fellow Clansmen would underbid to retain her when she became the target of a [[Trial of Possession]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]].<ref name=MM:SDp129-130/>
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==History==
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===Early Life and Career with Clan Wolf===
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Born in the Iron wombs of [[Clan Wolf]], Quinn grew up as a sickly sibkid who matured to become an aggressive woman. She grew up holding back her full potential until her [[Trial of Position]].  In the Trial, while piloting a ''[[Linebacker]]'' she used unClanlike attacks against her opponents, including disabling a 'Mech by kicking it. She then tore its arm off and beat her next opponent with it until it was defeated.  Such behavior would lead to many among Clan Wolf disliking her.  During her [[Trial of Bloodright]], she fought and won against an [[Elemental]] Warrior for the Kerensky name, but lost her left eye.  
  
===Clan Jade Falcon and the Jihad===
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Finally fed up with her nontraditional ways, her fellow Clansmen would underbid to retain her when she became the target of a [[Trial of Possession]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 129 - Quinn Kerensky' - Quinn's early life and her rocky relationship with Clan Wolf prior to becoming a Falcon.</ref>
As a result of the Wolves half-heartedly defending her from becoming ''[[isorla]]'', Quinn became bitter towards her former Clansmen.  Her Falcon commanders provided her with opportunities to vent her rage against the Wolves as part of their strategy to keep them off guard.
 
  
By [[3071]], Quinn—then a [[Star Captain]]—was a noted [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] and leader and usually piloted a ''[[Summoner]]'' [[OmniMech]]. Quinn was responsible for the popularity of the ''Summoner'' loadout most strongly associated with her, the ''Summoner'' G configuration, and was well-known for demonstrating her superior piloting abilities by tapping opponents physically in combat something that also served to taunt her opponents.<ref name="TRO:3050Up134"/>
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===Clan Jade Falcon and the Jihad===
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As a result of the Wolves half-heartedly defending her from becoming ''[[isorla]]'', Quinn became bitter towards her former Clansmen.  Her Falcon commanders provided her with opportunities to vent her rage against the Wolves as part of their strategy to keep them off guard.
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By [[3071]] Quinn - then a [[Star Captain]] - was a noted [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] and leader and commonly piloted a ''[[Summoner]]''-class [[OmniMech]]. Quinn was responsible for the popularity of the ''Summoner'' loadout most strongly associated with her, the ''Summoner-G'' configuration, and was well-known for demonstrating her superior piloting abilities by tapping opponents physically in combat - something that also served to taunt her opponents.<ref name="TRO:3050Up134">''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 134, "Thor"</ref>
  
 
During early 3072, a [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary]] commanded by Quinn Kerensky and named "Quinn's Ravagers" raided prior to July [[Harvest]], [[Planting]], [[Dell]] and [[Svarstaad]] in less than two months.<ref name=Quinn_Kerensky>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [13/07/3072]: "Falcons Not Content With the Alliance"''</ref>
 
During early 3072, a [[BattleMech]] [[Trinary]] commanded by Quinn Kerensky and named "Quinn's Ravagers" raided prior to July [[Harvest]], [[Planting]], [[Dell]] and [[Svarstaad]] in less than two months.<ref name=Quinn_Kerensky>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [13/07/3072]: "Falcons Not Content With the Alliance"''</ref>
  
In Dell, she challenged the [[Dell Solahma (Clan Wolf)|Dell ''Solahma'' Cluster]] for supplies, parts, and replacement 'Mechs, but when the ''Solahma'' Cluster denied her challenge she engaged the Cluster and annihilated the garrison. After that, [[Clan Jade Falcon]] picked the supply depot clean.<ref name=Quinn_Kerensky/>
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In Dell, she challenged the [[Dell Solahma Cluster|Dell ''Solahma'' Cluster]] for supplies, parts, and replacement 'Mechs, but when the ''Solahma'' Cluster denied her challenge she engaged the cluster and annihilated the garrison. After that, [[Clan Jade Falcon]] picked the supply depot clean.<ref name=Quinn_Kerensky/>
  
 
No opposition was found in Planting and Harvest.<ref name=Quinn_Kerensky/>
 
No opposition was found in Planting and Harvest.<ref name=Quinn_Kerensky/>
  
Finally when raiding Svarstaad they found a true opposition. Quinn Kerensky issued a [[Trial of Possession]] for her genetic legacy and was refused. Her two [[DropShip]]s made planetfall on two different sides of a mountain ridge. The Blue Keshik split to handle the two forces while the Sixth Wolf Cavalry Cluster defended the cities. [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Shistu Sradac]] found instead of brave Falcon warriors a DropShip with a few ''[[abtakha]]'' from the Dell ''Solahma'' Cluster. Meanwhile, [[Star Captain]] [[Harold Kerensky]] was attacked by the Falcons' full Trinary. They fought bravely but the two Binaries were no match for the ferocious Ravagers. Harold Kerensky asked for ''[[safcon]]'' but was denied as Quinn tore apart his ''[[Daishi]]'' single-handedly and then vaporized the crippled 'Mech's cockpit with a [[PPC]] blast. The Falcons then returned to the [[Jade Falcon Occupation Zone]] with a [[Star]]'s worth of salvageable 'Mechs.<ref name=Quinn_Kerensky/>
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Finally when raiding Svarstaad they found a true opposition. Quinn Kerensky issued a [[Trial of Possession]] for her genetic legacy and was refused. Her two [[DropShip]]s made planetfall on two different sides of a mountain ridge. The Blue Keshik split to handle the two forces while the Sixth Wolf Cavalry Cluster defended the cities. [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Shistu Sradac]] found instead of brave Falcon warriors a DropShip with a few ''[[abtakha]]'' from the [[Dell Solahma Cluster‎‎|Dell ''Solahma'' Cluster]]. Meanwhile, [[Star Captain]] [[Harold Kerensky]] was attacked by the Falcons' full Trinary. They fought bravely but the two Binaries were no match for the ferocious Ravagers. Harold Kerensky asked for ''[[safcon]]'' but was denied as Quinn tore apart his [[Daishi]] single handedly and then vaporized the crippled 'Mech's cockpit with a [[PPC]] blast. The Falcons then returned to the [[Jade Falcon Occupation Zone]] with a [[Star]]'s worth of salvageable 'Mechs.<ref name=Quinn_Kerensky/>
  
In early [[3074]], she was assigned to work with [[Devlin Stone|Devlin Stone's]] Allied Coalition to crush the Blakist occupying forces on [[Coventry]].<ref name=MM:SDp129-130/><ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 25, 38: Coventry's liberation included Clan Jade Falcon forces</ref>
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In early [[3074]], she was assigned to work with [[Devlin Stone|Devlin Stone's]] Allied Coalition to crush the Blakist occupying forces on [[Coventry]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 25, 38 - Coventry's liberation included Clan Jade Falcon forces.</ref><ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 129 - Quinn Kerensky's profile - Quinn's profile notes she was assigned by Khan Pryde to fight Blakist forces on Coventry.</ref>  
  
Quinn was [[Galaxy Commander]] of [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy]] to replace its former commanding officer, who had been assassinated by Word of Blake agents in [[3073]].  Her ascension to Galaxy Commander took her further away from combat and more into the realm of politics, something she found challenging.  Her desire to attain her genetic legacy for the Falcons required her to improve her skills in politics too.<ref name=MM:SDp129-130/> After taking command of the Galaxy she began efforts to stabilize the command that had been nearly depleted from constant fighting. Traditionalists who had long been at odds with Quinn's methods questioned the choice of giving command of the Jade Falcons' most prestigious front-line Galaxy to her.<ref name=MM:TSDp136>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 136: Quinn needs to stabilize Gamma Galaxy in order to prove her worth to her critics</ref>
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Quinn was [[Galaxy Commander]] of [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy]] to replace its former commanding officer, who had been assassinated by Word of Blake agents in [[3073]].  Her ascension to Galaxy Commander took her further away from combat and more into the realm of politics, something she found challenging.  Her desire to attain her genetic legacy for the Falcons required her to improve her skills in politics too.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 129 - Quinn Kerensky - her promotion to Galaxy Commander in 3073 is noted.</ref> After taking command of the Galaxy she began efforts to stabilize the command that had been nearly depleted from constant fighting. Traditionalists who had long been at odds with Quinn's methods questioned the choice of giving command of the Jade Falcons' most prestigious front-line Galaxy to her.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 136 - Quinn needs to stabilize Gamma Galaxy in order to prove her worth to her critics.</ref>
  
Gamma Galaxy had been weak enough in 3074 that despite sending two Clusters to Coventry the First Falcon Hussars and the Third Falcon Talon Cluster many intelligence agencies reported only a single Cluster as being active in the campaign. Gamma was still weak in [[3079]], despite determined efforts by Quinn to try and rebuild; only two of the Clusters could muster more than fifty percent of full strength.<ref name="FR:Cp15">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 15: "Clan Jade Falcon"</ref>
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Gamma Galaxy had been weak enough in 3074 that despite sending two Clusters to Coventry - the First Falcon Hussars and the Third Falcon Talon Cluster - many intelligence agencies reported only a single Cluster as being active in the campaign. Gamma was still weak in [[3079]], despite determined efforts by Quinn to try and rebuild; only two of the Clusters could muster more than fifty percent of full strength.<ref name="FR:Cp15">''Field Report: Clans'', p. 15, "Clan Jade Falcon"</ref>
  
In [[3076]] [[Marthe Pryde]] was assassinated, and [[saKhan]] [[Samantha Clees]] was promoted to the position of Khan in her stead. The position of saKhan became contentious, with [[Uvin Buhallin]] being elected into the position by just a two-vote majority. Uvin died in a belligerent raid against the [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3080]], and Quinn competed for the position of saKhan. The resulting debate over the position led to the Clan Council appointing [[Diane Anu]] saKhan, a decision that Quinn unsuccessfully contested in a [[Trial of Refusal]] fought unaugmented within the Council chamber itself.<ref name="WoRp177">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 177: "Clan Jade Falcon"</ref>
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In [[3076]] [[Marthe Pryde]] was assassinated, and [[saKhan]] [[Samantha Clees]] was promoted to the position of Khan in her stead. The position of saKhan became contentious, with [[Uvin Buhallin]] being elected into the position by just a two-vote majority. Uvin died in a belligerent raid against the [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3080]], and Quinn competed for the position of saKhan. The resulting debate over the position led to the Clan Council appointing [[Diane Anu]] saKhan, a decision that Quinn unsuccessfully contested in a [[Trial of Refusal]] fought unaugmented within the Council chamber itself.<ref name="WoRp177">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 177, "Clan Jade Falcon"</ref>
  
 
=== Dark Age ===
 
=== Dark Age ===
In the aftermath of the [[Jihad]] Quinn Kerensky continued to command Gamma Galaxy, but the Galaxy found itself undergoing a relatively quiet period after a decade of turmoil. Gamma raided the worlds of [[Laurent]] and [[Vulcan (system)|Vulcan]], but found no defending forces to fight; a planned raid on [[Dustball]] was blocked by Khan Clees, and with the Khan's order that all defensive bids against forces from [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] be set high to generate the impression that any raid would run the risk of provoking a major conflict, Kerensky found her options restricted. She responded by concentrating on the task assigned to her rebuilding Gamma Galaxy into an effective operational unit capable of conducting offensive operations.<ref name="FM:3085p117">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 117: "Gamma Galaxy (Jade Falcon Galaxy)"</ref>
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In the aftermath of the [[Jihad]] Quinn Kerensky continued to command Gamma Galaxy, but the Galaxy found itself undergoing a relatively quiet period after a decade of turmoil. Gamma raided the worlds of [[Laurent]] and [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], but found no defending forces to fight; a planned raid on [[Dustball]] was blocked by Khan Clees, and with the Khan's order that all defensive bids against forces from [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] be set high to generate the impression that any raid would run the risk of provoking a major conflict, Kerensky found her options restricted. She responded by concentrating on the task assigned to her - rebuilding Gamma Galaxy into an effective operational unit capable of conducting offensive operations.<ref name="FM:3085p117">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 117, "Gamma Galaxy (Jade Falcon Galaxy)"</ref>
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==Titles and Positions==
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{{s-bef|before  = [[Amelia Icaza]]}}
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{{s-title|title = Galaxy Commander of [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gamma Galaxy]]|years=[[3073]] &ndash; [[3085]]}}
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{{s-aft|after  = ????}}
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==Notes==
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During her career as a MechWarrior, Quinn has been noted for piloting a ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Thor]]'' OmniMech, up to 3080s, where she was given a new ''[[Flamberge]]''. Her personal configuration would emulate to become the ''Flamberge'''s Alpha Configuration.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 166 Flamberge - Quinn Kerensky noted for originating the A Configuration of the Flamberge.</ref>
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==Rules==
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===Game Rules===  
During her career as a MechWarrior, Quinn has been noted for piloting a ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Thor]]'' OmniMech, up to 3080s, where she was given a new ''[[Flamberge]]''. Her personal configuration would emulate to become the ''Flamberge''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Alpha Configuration.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 166: Flamberge - Quinn Kerensky noted for originating the A Configuration of the Flamberge</ref>
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From Masters and Minions: The StarCorp Dossiers, Quinn has character specific rules/abilities for tabletop game and RPG settings.  On the battlefield, Quinn's presence cancels any [[Force Specific Rules|Force Specific Abilities]] an opposing force may be employing in scenario. Additionally, she grants +3 initiative to any force under her command. However, her ability decreases by one if she commands a force greater than a [[Star]]. In close combat, she and any under command receives a -1 to their to-attack rolls. Using [[AToW]] rules, when she is used as a NPC she receives a Body score no-larger than 4.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorp Dossiers'', pp. 258-259 Rules Annex - Quinn's special abilities from sourcebook using ATOW rules.</ref>
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==References==
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==References==  
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==Bibliography==
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==Bibliography==  
* ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#Falcons Not Content With the Alliance|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 13/07/3072: "Falcons Not Content with the Alliance"]]''
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* ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#Falcons Not Content With the Alliance|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 13/07/3072: "Falcons Not Content With the Alliance"]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report: Clans]]''
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''  
* ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]''
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* ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]''  
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]''
 
* ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]''
  
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