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| + | | birthdate = [[3019]]<ref name=M&Mp127>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 127</ref> | ||
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| + | '''Samantha Clees''' was a [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], officer, [[saKhan of Clan Jade Falcon|saKhan]], and eventual [[Khan of Clan Jade Falcon|Khan]]. | ||
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==Character Description== | ==Character Description== | ||
| − | In her youth, Samantha had shown a lack of discipline, anger problems, and strong | + | In her youth, Samantha had shown a lack of discipline, anger problems, and strong antimale feelings due to her earlier life. She had a muscular body as was known for her short hair and brown eyes. Later, she overcame her views and emotions and subsequently was able to temper them. Clees was always known to have a habit of pacing.<ref>''Falcon Rising'': Clees paces her quarters on Ironhold during Blood Trials of Diana Pryde{{cn}}</ref><ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 69: Samantha Clees profile - early profile describes her personality prior to becoming successful</ref><ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 127: Profile describes her personality as of 3077</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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| − | + | ===Early life and career=== | |
| + | Samantha in her youth was fiery and suffered the misconception that she was a subject of sexual discrimination, due to her lack of promotions and not being honored for accomplishments. As her military career continued, she became abusive towards her male superiors, whom she felt were holding her back. She eventually earned chance at earning a [[Bloodname]], but she was defeated by a female MechWarrior. After the fight, her victorious opponent spoke to her and revealed that her lack of discipline was the true reason for her lack of accomplishment in her career. | ||
| − | + | After that, she had begun to rise within the ranks finally after taking the advice to heart. Only when she reached higher ranks did she finally begin to experience discrimination. She faced off with one discriminatory officer in battle, dishonoring him and earning his Bloodname in the process.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 69</ref> | |
| − | In | + | ===Commander of Delta Galaxy and Operation REVIVAL=== |
| + | In her rise prior to her 30th birthday, she would take command [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]]. By this time she would be recognized as one of the finest military commanders in Clan Jade Falcon.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 69: Noting her attaining command of Delta Galaxy and her brilliance as field commander</ref><ref name=M&Mp127 /> | ||
| − | + | Her Galaxy was part of the first wave of [[Operation REVIVAL]], taking numerous worlds including [[Winfield (LC)|Winfield]], [[Black Earth]], [[Hot Springs]], [[Romulus]], and [[Seiduts]].<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', pp. 37–39</ref> | |
| − | + | On [[Antares]], Samantha led her Galaxy in the delicate task of recovering a [[Star League]]-era supply base, which became hotly contested in [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]] among other Clans who were to share its supplies.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 40</ref> | |
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| − | + | In late [[3051]], her Galaxy would engage in Trials of Possession with [[Clan Steel Viper]] for worlds that the Falcons had already won. Many of these battles would be the fiercest known during the invasion.<ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', pp. 42–43: Further invasion strikes by Samantha's Gyrfalcons</ref> | |
| − | + | On [[Tukayyid]] in [[3052]], her Galaxy was committed to defense of Robyn's Crossing and Plough Bridge against ComStar's [[214th Division (ComStar)|214th]] and [[388th Division (ComStar)|388th Divisions]]. However, her and other Galaxy lost their supply depots constant attacks, were force withdraw from the planet. Samantha was also wounded during the fighting.<ref>''Tukayyid'', p. 58</ref><ref name=JFS69>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 69: "Galaxy Command Star"</ref> | |
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| − | + | ===Refusal War=== | |
| + | During the [[Refusal War]], as Galaxy Commander of Delta Galaxy, she would see her unit rendered nonoperational after the brutality of the conflict.<ref>''Field Manual: Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 101: Delta Galaxy</ref><ref name=TFATW51>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 50: "Gyrfalcon Galaxy (Delta Galaxy)"</ref> | ||
| − | === | + | ===saKhan of Clan Jade Falcon=== |
| − | + | After the events of the Refusal War, [[Marthe Pryde]] became Khan. She selected Samantha to serve as her saKhan. Despite her elevation, Samantha chose not to relinquish command of Delta Galaxy.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 101</ref> She would assist her Khan in reorganizing the Clan's ravaged ''Touman''. In [[3058]], her Khan would dispatch task force into the [[Lyran Alliance]] to world of [[Coventry]]. | |
| − | + | ===Khan of Clan Jade Falcon=== | |
| + | In [[3076]], Marthe Pryde was killed in an accident on [[Sudeten]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 71</ref> Samantha quickly took command of the Clan, facing challenges to keeping her Clan firmly under control. Among the first of her actions she took as Khan, she issued a standing order that any Trial of Position for position of Star Colonel or Galaxy Commander must be approved by her first. This was due in part of great number depletion of standing commanding officers during the course of the [[Jihad]]. She would then tap her former Executive officer of Delta Galaxy, Uvin Buhallin, as her saKhan despite protest of her officers. | ||
| − | + | Samantha continued the policies of her predecessor, while still maintaining her Crusader political stance.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 126</ref> | |
| − | + | She would finally step down as Galaxy Commander of Delta, giving command to her saKhan, who had been informally commanding the unit for a decade. Samantha then took command of the rebuilt [[Turkina Keshik (Clan Jade Falcon)|Turkina Keshik]]. She prioritized the Turkina Keshik, [[Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Epsilon]], and Delta Galaxies for new equipment over other frontline and secondary units that otherwise would need it due to their deployment to the frontlines. Among other efforts to rebuild, Samantha allowed occupied worlds not known for rebellion to form vehicle/infantry level militias in efforts to bolster her Clan's worlds.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 136</ref> | |
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| − | + | Samantha Clees piloted a ''[[Summoner]]'' [[OmniMech]].<ref name=JFS69/> | |
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| − | == | + | ==Gallery== |
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| − | + | Samantha Clees ER3062.jpg|Samantha Clees at age 41, ca. [[3060]] | |
| − | + | Samantha Clees MM.jpg|Clees at age 57, ca. 3076 | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Falcon Rising]]'' ( | + | * ''[[The Falcon and the Wolf]]'' |
| − | *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[Falcon Rising]]'' (novel) |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]'' (sourcebook) |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | + | * ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]'' |
| − | *''[[Operation Audacity]]'' ( | + | * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Operation Audacity (novel)|Operation Audacity]]'' (novel) | ||
| + | * ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' (scenario pack) | ||
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[[Category:Khans|Clees, Samantha]] | [[Category:Khans|Clees, Samantha]] | ||
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Samantha Clees | |
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| Born | 3019[1] |
| Affiliation | Clan Jade Falcon |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Khan |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Samantha Clees was a Clan Jade Falcon MechWarrior, officer, saKhan, and eventual Khan.
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Character Description[edit]
In her youth, Samantha had shown a lack of discipline, anger problems, and strong antimale feelings due to her earlier life. She had a muscular body as was known for her short hair and brown eyes. Later, she overcame her views and emotions and subsequently was able to temper them. Clees was always known to have a habit of pacing.[2][3][4]
History[edit]
Early life and career[edit]
Samantha in her youth was fiery and suffered the misconception that she was a subject of sexual discrimination, due to her lack of promotions and not being honored for accomplishments. As her military career continued, she became abusive towards her male superiors, whom she felt were holding her back. She eventually earned chance at earning a Bloodname, but she was defeated by a female MechWarrior. After the fight, her victorious opponent spoke to her and revealed that her lack of discipline was the true reason for her lack of accomplishment in her career.
After that, she had begun to rise within the ranks finally after taking the advice to heart. Only when she reached higher ranks did she finally begin to experience discrimination. She faced off with one discriminatory officer in battle, dishonoring him and earning his Bloodname in the process.[5]
Commander of Delta Galaxy and Operation REVIVAL[edit]
In her rise prior to her 30th birthday, she would take command Delta Galaxy. By this time she would be recognized as one of the finest military commanders in Clan Jade Falcon.[6][1]
Her Galaxy was part of the first wave of Operation REVIVAL, taking numerous worlds including Winfield, Black Earth, Hot Springs, Romulus, and Seiduts.[7]
On Antares, Samantha led her Galaxy in the delicate task of recovering a Star League-era supply base, which became hotly contested in Trials of Possession among other Clans who were to share its supplies.[8]
In late 3051, her Galaxy would engage in Trials of Possession with Clan Steel Viper for worlds that the Falcons had already won. Many of these battles would be the fiercest known during the invasion.[9]
On Tukayyid in 3052, her Galaxy was committed to defense of Robyn's Crossing and Plough Bridge against ComStar's 214th and 388th Divisions. However, her and other Galaxy lost their supply depots constant attacks, were force withdraw from the planet. Samantha was also wounded during the fighting.[10][11]
Refusal War[edit]
During the Refusal War, as Galaxy Commander of Delta Galaxy, she would see her unit rendered nonoperational after the brutality of the conflict.[12][13]
saKhan of Clan Jade Falcon[edit]
After the events of the Refusal War, Marthe Pryde became Khan. She selected Samantha to serve as her saKhan. Despite her elevation, Samantha chose not to relinquish command of Delta Galaxy.[14] She would assist her Khan in reorganizing the Clan's ravaged Touman. In 3058, her Khan would dispatch task force into the Lyran Alliance to world of Coventry.
Khan of Clan Jade Falcon[edit]
In 3076, Marthe Pryde was killed in an accident on Sudeten.[15] Samantha quickly took command of the Clan, facing challenges to keeping her Clan firmly under control. Among the first of her actions she took as Khan, she issued a standing order that any Trial of Position for position of Star Colonel or Galaxy Commander must be approved by her first. This was due in part of great number depletion of standing commanding officers during the course of the Jihad. She would then tap her former Executive officer of Delta Galaxy, Uvin Buhallin, as her saKhan despite protest of her officers.
Samantha continued the policies of her predecessor, while still maintaining her Crusader political stance.[16]
She would finally step down as Galaxy Commander of Delta, giving command to her saKhan, who had been informally commanding the unit for a decade. Samantha then took command of the rebuilt Turkina Keshik. She prioritized the Turkina Keshik, Epsilon, and Delta Galaxies for new equipment over other frontline and secondary units that otherwise would need it due to their deployment to the frontlines. Among other efforts to rebuild, Samantha allowed occupied worlds not known for rebellion to form vehicle/infantry level militias in efforts to bolster her Clan's worlds.[17]
BattleMechs[edit]
Samantha Clees piloted a Summoner OmniMech.[11]
Gallery[edit]
Samantha Clees at age 41, ca. 3060
Clees at age 57, ca. 3076
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 127
- ↑ Falcon Rising: Clees paces her quarters on Ironhold during Blood Trials of Diana Pryde[citation needed]
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 69: Samantha Clees profile - early profile describes her personality prior to becoming successful
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 127: Profile describes her personality as of 3077
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 69
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 69: Noting her attaining command of Delta Galaxy and her brilliance as field commander
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, pp. 37–39
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 40
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, pp. 42–43: Further invasion strikes by Samantha's Gyrfalcons
- ↑ Tukayyid, p. 58
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 69: "Galaxy Command Star"
- ↑ Field Manual: Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 101: Delta Galaxy
- ↑ The Falcon and the Wolf, p. 50: "Gyrfalcon Galaxy (Delta Galaxy)"
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 101
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 71
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 126
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 136
Bibliography[edit]
- The Falcon and the Wolf
- Falcon Rising (novel)
- FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)
- Field Manual: Crusader Clans
- Field Manual: Updates
- Jade Falcon Sourcebook
- Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers
- Operation Audacity (novel)
- Tukayyid (scenario pack)