Ravill Pryde

Ravill Pryde was a trueborn Jade Falcon MechWarrior who was most famous for commanding the elite Falcon Guards unit during the Truce of Tukayyid. He is also described as one of the ugliest trueborn ever made by any standard.

Early Career

It was known that he achieved his rank of Star Colonel and won the Pryde bloodname relatively quickly, which made him known as a ristar or rising star. However it was noted that he had only seen action in the homeworlds, not being a part of the Clan Invasion. He was given command of the Falcon Guards after the Battle of Tukayyid, replacing the previous commander Aidan Pryde who was slain in that battle.

Refusal War

During the Trial between Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Wolf, the Falcon Guards led by Ravill were sent to Twycross where they met Wolf forces led by the infamous Natasha Kerensky. During the battle it is implied that he manipulated events so that Star Commander Joanna would meet the Black Widow in personal combat. Joanna emerged victorious, killing Natasha Kerensky, which led to victory for the Falcon Guards.

Steel Viper-Jade Falcon War

When MechWarrior Diana took part in the Bloodname trials for the Pryde bloodname, Ravill Pryde was her reluctant sponsor. After she had won the bloodname, he challenged her to a Trial but was interrupted by the news of Steel Viper attacks on Falcon worlds. When Diana Pryde defeated Khan Perigard Zalman and the Vipers were routed, he dropped his challenge and considered her a worthy rival.

Operation Audacity

Khan Marthe Pryde decided to attack the Lyran Alliance during the FedCom Civil War, which Victor Steiner-Davion responded to by sending a task force to halt their advance. When elements of this task force landed on Twycross, the planet was defended by the Falcon Guards led by Star Colonel Ravill Pryde. After accepting a batchall from Archer Christifori, the task force commander, Ravill Pryde personally led the defending forces.

As the Inner Sphere DropShips were approaching the field of battle however, Ravill Pryde's Timber Wolf inexplicably fired upon the craft, violating the safcon (safe conduct) he had granted. This led to the Trial devolving into a full-blown engagement, and the Star Colonel was later confirmed to have died in the fighting. The only explanation offered is that the circuitry of his 'Mech had been suffering malfunctions for some time.

References

• I Am Jade Falcon
• Falcon Rising
• Operation Audacity