Editing Stanford Blake

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'''Stanford Blake''' (died [[3055]]) was a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] and intelligence officer in [[Wolf's Dragoons]], eventually becoming the director of [[Wolfnet]]. 

==Personal History==
===Early Life and Career===
[[File:Wdragoons.gif|right|thumb|Emblem of Wolf's Dragoons]]
Like most early members of Wolf's Dragoons, little is known of Stanford Blake's early life. It may be assumed that he was born in the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and was almost certainly a [[Freeborn|Freebirth]]. At some point testing out as a MechWarrior, Stanford was chosen to join Wolf's Dragoons, and was given the "Blake" surname, an obvious reference to [[Jerome Blake]], the founder of [[ComStar]], who was held in high regard by Kerensky's descendants for his actions during the [[Amaris Civil War]]. Blake held the rank of [[Major]] and was assigned as [[Colonel]] [[Jaime Wolf]]'s intelligence officer, attached to [[Alpha Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Alpha Regiment]]'s command lance.<ref name=WDS49ARUR-MSB>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 49, "Alpha Regiment Unit Roster: Command Company", Major Blake's ability, rank, 'Mechs, etc.</ref> 

On 6 March, [[3015]], in the climatic moment of the [[Marik Civil War (31st c.)|Marik Civil War]], [[Anton Marik]] ordered the arrests of [[Joshua Wolf]] and 27 other Dragoon personnel and dependents stationed at the Edel Compound on [[New Delos]]. Blake, who was apparently on-planet but not at the compound, relayed a message to Colonel Jaime Wolf, informing him of the situation.<ref name=MH3055-30B>''Mercenary's Handbook 3055'', p. 30, "Betrayal", Blake sends a message to Colonel Wolf</ref>

===In service to House Kurita===
Blake accompanied Wolf, Alpha Regiment and several other Dragoon units on a heavy raid of [[Quentin]] in June [[3023]], the first major action they would take in the employ of the [[Draconis Combine]]. Blake gave the situational brief when the [[mercenary]] [[Snake Stompers]], in [[House Davion]]'s employ, pushed hard into Major [[Kelly Yukinov]]'s advance in the Fire Rift, potentially compromising Alpha's advance. Blake gave as assessment of the opposing unit, and Wolf determined that if the Stompers weren't flushed out quickly, they could inflict serious damage on the Dragoons. Blake accompanied Wolf, the command lance and ''[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Minobu Tetsuhara]], House Kurita's liaison officer to the Dragoons, into the field.<ref name=WOTB45-SS>''Wolves on the Border'', p. 45, Blake gives the situation report regarding the Snake Stompers</ref> Wolf ordered Blake, in his ''[[Phoenix Hawk LAM]]'', and [[Captain]] [[William Cameron]], Wolf's communications officer, to hold position while he and the remaining three command lance members took a closer look at the Stompers. Forty-five minutes later, the two received word that the lance had been ambushed, and that Colonel Wolf was missing. Blake took flight in his LAM, trying to locate Wolf.<ref name=WOTB53-SS>''Wolves on the Border'', p. 53, Blake searches for Wolf in his LAM</ref> Wolf was eventually rescued by Tetsuhara and [[Sergeant]] [[Dechan Fraser]]. The following day, Blake gave another situational briefing, this time with [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] in attendance. Blake gave a full analysis of the situation as Major Yukinov led Alpha Regiment against the Snake Stompers, eventually compromising their opponents' position and forcing them to surrender. Blake gave a detailed report on the ongoing situation, explaining that [[Delta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Delta Regiment]] would now launch a feint attack on Port Gailfry while the bulk of the Davion defenders who had been defending the actual objective, the [[Independence Weaponry]] factories in Fasolht, would be lured away under the belief that Alpha Regiment was attempting to link up with Delta. The Coordinator was impressed by Blake's report, and the Dragoons as a whole.<ref name=WOTB6769-OS>''Wolves on the Border'', pp. 67-69, Blake describes Operation Sleight along with the remainder of the Operation</ref> The Quentin operation proved to be a great success for the Dragoons. 

As the years passed, the Dragoons' relationship with House Kurita, which had begun with so much promise, deteriorated. In June [[3027]], the Coordinator summoned Colonel Wolf to [[Luthien]] to face the allegations of [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] [[Grieg Samsonov]], who had been attempting to discredit the Dragoons, and either put them under his direct authority or destroy them completely. Blake accompanied Wolf to [[Unity Palace]] in the [[Imperial City]], the very heart of the Combine, along with Major [[Olga Kormenski]] (Wolf's security chief) and three members of the [[Seventh Kommando]], the Dragoons special forces group. Blake was not allowed to accompany Wolf in his meeting with the Coordinator and Samsonov, but did input his data on the Dragoons' actions during their employ with the Combine. Blake and Kormenski attempted to persuade Wolf to consider the possibility that Wolf's words would be heard, but he was stubborn.<ref name=WOTB209210-L>''Wolves on the Border'', pp. 209-210, Blake and Kormenski accompany Wolf to Luthien</ref> As a result, the meeting with the Coordinator did not go as well as it might have, and Wolf and his officers headed back to [[An Ting]] with the situation unresolved.    

When Wolf's party returned to the An Ting system in January [[3028]], they were met by Cameron along with Captains Fraser, [[Susan Lean]] and [[Anton Shadd]], as well as ''[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Jerry Akuma]] and Quinn of the [[ISF]]. Akuma had reached An Ting before Wolf with superior transport. When his Captains hesitated to report to Wolf in the presence of Akuma and Quinn, Blake pointed out that they would be overheard anywhere on the space station. They reported that the situation on the planet between the Dragoons and the civilian population had continued to deteriorate, including an incident involving a bar fight resulting in civilian deaths. Blake questioned the reliability of any witness statements in an attempt to needle Akuma.<ref name=WOTB225-227>''Wolves on the Border'', pp. 225-227, the Dragoons meet Wolf's party at the An Ting space station</ref> Arriving on the planet, the Dragoons were mobbed outside their base by a mass of "civilians", presumed to have been arranged or incited by Akuma. When the mob was sparked to attacked the Dragoons, Blake was buried under a mass of people and was later assaulted with a brick, but was helped by Fraser. Blake escaped the encounter with a gash to his scalp, taking charge of the situation. The Dragoons retreated within their compound.<ref name=WOTB235-241>''Wolves on the Border'', pp. 235-241, Dragoons attacked by "civilian" mob</ref> When Akuma demanded a meeting with the injured Colonel Wolf, Blake put him off, giving his commander time to recover. When finally granted a meeting, the Combine officer heaped accusations on the Dragoons, blaming them for the entire situation and accusing them of murdering Combine civilians.<ref name=WOTB242-245>''Wolves on the Border'', pp. 242-245, Akuma confronts the Dragoons</ref> Later when Tetsuhara arrived with [[Marisha Dandridge]] and the body of an assassin, Blake examined the dead man's equipment, determining that it was [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] in origin. When ComStar refused service to the Dragoons, naming the mercenaries as "outlaws", Wolf ordered Blake to contact the organization to determine the cause.<ref name=WOTB246-249>''Wolves on the Border'', pp. 246-249, Tetsuhara arrives at the compound</ref> When Tetsuhara left, Blake alone understood that under House Kurita's ''[[Dictum Honorium]]'', they would almost certainly be enemies when next they met.<ref name=WOTB253>''Wolves on the Border'', p. 253, Tetsuhara leaves</ref> Inevitably, open fighting broke out between the Dragoons and the ''[[Ryuken-ichi]]'', under Akuma's overall command. The Dragoons were ultimately victorious on An Ting, with Fraser personally killing Akuma and Quinn. 

===At War with the Dragon===
[[File:Alpha Regiment WD.jpg|left|thumb|Alpha Regiment]]
====Misery====
In April 3028, Blake and Wolf would join the rest of the Dragoon 'Mech units on [[Misery]], challenging the forces of House Kurita to an honor duel. The [[Battle of Misery]] proved to be one of the largest, most bloody 'Mech battles in history, as all five Dragoon regiments, along with [[Zeta Battalion]] and the [[Black Widow Company]], faced off against the ''Ryuken'', now consisting of four regiments, along with the [[17th Galedon Regulars|17th]] and [[21st Galedon Regulars]], and the elite [[8th Sword of Light]]. The Kuritan force would be led by newly-promoted ''[[Tai-sho_(rank)#Draconis_Combine_Mustered_Soldiery|Tai-sho]]'' Minobu Tetsuhara, acting under Samsonov's orders.<ref name=WD3738>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'' pp. 37-38, "Misery", the Battle of Misery is described</ref> Before the main engagements began, a recon mission by Captain Fraser led to the capture of [[Fadre Singh]], a former Dragoon and traitor who had accepted the rank of ''Tai-sa'' in the ''Ryuken'' in return for betraying their [[Hegira]] plan to Samsonov. Blake and the other Dragoon officers present reacted with shock and contempt at Singh's actions, and he was immediately executed by Captain [[Natasha Kerensky]].<ref name=WOTB302-303>''Wolves on the Border'', pp. 302-303, Singh is captured and executed</ref>

On 29 April, Wolf, Blake and the command lance was nearly destroyed in the Hamar Valley, as they moved from Able Battalion's position to Charlie's position near Farsund. Blake, airborne in his ''Phoenix Hawk LAM'', spotted a company of ''Ryuken'' to the left of Wolf's march line. When Wolf changed his trajectory, Blake continued to scout ahead, only to encounter another enemy 'Mech company. The Major had just enough time to call out a warning before his LAM was shot down. Wolf and the command lance quickly came over the hill and engaged the ''Ryuken''. They successfully destroyed nine enemy 'Mechs and forced the others to retreat, but not before losing three more of their own machines, along with the life of top scout Lieutenant Sheila Selden. Blake and the other ejected pilots were recovered, although the loss of Cameron's advanced ''[[Cyclops]]'' hampered the Dragoons for the rest of the campaign.<ref name=WDS49ARUR-MSB/><ref name=WDS3738-M-CL>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', pp. 37-38, "Misery", Blake's LAM is destroyed as Wolf's command lance faces the ''Ryuken''</ref>

The Dragoons would win the Battle of Misery, but their losses would be astronomical. Alpha Regiment was reorganized into four provisional companies after the campaign, with the [[Black Widow Company]] attached as a fifth company. Major Blake took command of Alpha's Third Provisional Company, now piloting a ''[[Clint]]''.<ref name=WDS49ARUR-MSB/> Blake's Company was composed entirely of Medium and Light 'Mechs, more than have of which <ref name=WDS4952-3PC-1>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'' pp. 49-52, "Alpha Regiment Unit Roster", post-Misery Unit Roster for Third Provisional Company</ref>

====Glenmora====
Alpha Regiment was assigned to defend [[Glenmora]] when the [[Fourth Succession War]] broke out. In September 3028, Glenmora was attacked by the [[5th Galedon Regulars]]. Early in the campaign, Major Kelly Yukinov, again filling in for Colonel Wolf as acting commander, was critically injured. Yukinov turned command over to Major [[Coshasa DuKirk]], a newcomer to the Dragoons, despite the fact that other Dragoon officers, including Blake and [[Patrick Chan]] had seniority and was one of the "original" Dragoons besides. DuKirk quickly proved herself to the Dragoons, and the mercenaries waged an effective guerilla campaign for several months before being forced to retreat.<ref name=WDS40G>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'' p. 40, "Glenmora", the Glenmora Campaign</ref> Glenmora proved to be particularly brutal on Blake's Third Provisional Company; of the the 12 MechWarriors in the unit at the start of the battle, only Blake and two others survived.<ref name=WDS4952-3PC-2>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'' pp. 49-52, "Alpha Regiment Unit Roster", post-Glenmora Unit Roster for Third Provisional Company</ref>

====Crossing====
In September [[3029]], the surviving Dragoons made their last stand on [[Crossing]], at one point facing four-to-one odds. Blake was seriously injured and his ''Clint'' was destroyed during the fighting, but the Dragoons barely survived thanks to the sudden return of Zeta Battalion.<ref name=WDS49ARUR-MSB/><ref name=WDS4243C>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'' pp. 42-43, "Crossing", the final battle of Crossing</ref>

===Wolfnet===
[[File:wolfnet.jpg|right|thumb|Wolfnet]]
At some point after the Fourth Succession War, Blake was promoted to Colonel and placed in charge of Wolfnet, the Dragoons' intelligence agency. Despite no longer being an active field officer, Blake continued to wear a basic MechWarrior undress uniform with rank insignia in staff meetings, going without any special decorations or medals.<ref>''Wolf Pack'', p. 20, Blake's appearance at a meeting is described</ref> Blake took part in the command council's decision to insist the Wolf have a personal bodyguard lance (in addition to his reinforced command lance) that would be commanded by Wolf's longtime bodyguard, [[Lieutenant]] [[Hans Vordel]]. At Blake's suggestion, the lance was composed of warriors from different age groups, balancing youth and experience.<ref name=WP76-SB>''Wolf Pack'', p. 76, Blake advises on the Bodyguard Lance</ref> A particular coup for Blake, Wolnet and the Dragoons came when Dechan Fraser and [[Jenette Rand]] were both taken in by ''[[Gunji-no-Kanrei]]'' [[Theodore Kurita]], son of Takashi, as advisors. Theodore needed the Dragoons' expertise to rebuild the ''Ryuken'', and initiate his military reforms. Fraser and Rand dutifully submitted reports on the new [[DCMS]] for years, but were never recalled or even contacted.<ref>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 56-57, Fraser recalls Blake's reaction to becoming advisors to Theodore</ref>

====Clan Invasion Era====
When the [[Clan Invasion]] finally came in [[3050]], Jamie Wolf and the Dragoons pledged themselves to the [[Inner Sphere]], under contract to the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. Wolf continually pushed to have the Dragoons released to the Clan/Federated Commonwealth front, but the elite mercenaries were held in reserve by [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]], who feared the Combine would collapse if [[Luthien]] fell to the invaders. Blake expressed confidence that Theodore Kurita could hold the Combine together if that happened, but that view was rebutted by the First Prince, who reminded [[Intelligence Secretariat|Intelligence Secretary]] [[Justin Allard]] that Takashi Kurita was still Coordinator.<ref name=MH3055-35L>''Mercenary's Handbook 3055'', p. 35, "The Rescue of Luthien", Blake's assessment of the Combine</ref> The Dragoons would successfully participate in the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]], saving the heart of their old enemies. 

In [[3053]], Blake met Lieutenant [[Brian Cameron (31st c.)|Brian Cameron]], a product of the Dragoon [[sibko]]s and a genetic descendant of William Cameron, who had been killed on Crossing 23 years earlier. The younger Cameron, who had just earned his [[Honorname]], and had been assigned as Colonel Wolf's aide and field communications officer. Despite their vast age difference between the two, they grew close, with Blake mentoring the young officer.<ref name=WP2024-SB1>''Wolf Pack'', p. 20-24, Blake meets Brian Cameron</ref> At the same encounter, Blake and other senior officers took part in a discussion regarding accusations made against Major [[Vic Kantov]]'s battalion of [[Gamma Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Gamma Regiment]], who had been under the employ of the [[Free Worlds League]] until allegations were made including breach of contract. Despite Colonel [[Neil Parella]]'s protestations of innocence, Blake pointed out that House Marik had impressive evidence against the Dragoons, and that the [[Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission]] were likely to find against them. Blake defended Cameron's naïveté regarding the Dragoons from now-[[Lieutenant Colonel]] Patrick Chan.<ref name=WP2124-SB3>''Wolf Pack'', p. 21-24, the officers discuss Kantov's Battalion</ref> Blake reviewed the commission's report finding against the Dragoons, and shortly afterwards the Dragoons began dismissing members of Kantov's battalion who had not left on their own.<ref name=WP44-SB>''Wolf Pack'', p. 44, Blake to review the report</ref> Blake's sources later placed Kantov on a [[JumpShip]] headed towards the [[Capellan Confederation]], having been hired on by [[Olson's Rangers]], a less-than reputable mercenary unit.<ref name=WP45-SB>''Wolf Pack'', p. 45, Kantov signs with Olson's Rangers</ref> Some time later, Blake took notice of a Dragoon contract involving House Liao and the [[St. Ives Compact]]. Liao had hired all of Alpha Regiment for a raid on [[Brighton]], when the intel provided indicated only a reinforced battalion would have been needed. Blake found this suspicious, but noted that [[Epsilon Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Epsilon Regiment]] was on nearby [[Relevow]] in case Alpha experienced unforeseen difficulties. Blake was monitoring the situation when Cameron approached him, concerned that Wolf was going senile after the Colonel called Brian "William". Blake assuaged the younger officers fears, then inquired into [[Beta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Beta Regiment]]'s operations.<ref name=WP4953-SB>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 49-53, Blake meets with Cameron regarding Colonel Wolf</ref>

During the [[Battle of Morges (3054)|Dragoons' defense]] of [[Morges]] alongside [[AFFC]] troops against a [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] attack in February [[3054]], Blake presented a contract proposal to Colonel Wolf, forwarded by the hiring hall back on [[Outreach]]. The contract on behalf of the Draconis Combine, for two Dragoon regiments to face the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]] on [[Meinacos]]. Wolf and his son, [[Mackenzie Wolf]], both opposed the offer, citing the feud with Kurita, despite Blake vocally accosting him for ignoring the practical aspects of the situation. Blake strongly pointed out that the Dragoons had to support military forces that no five planets could handle with the resources of one. Wolf gave Blake license to even shout at him among junor officers (though no one outside the Dragoons). Despite all this, Wolf remained obstinate.<ref name=WP9193-SB>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 91-93, Blake presents Kurita's contract proposal</ref> Later when an assassination attempt was made on Colonel Wolf by an [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] on Outreach, Blake analyzed the evidence, determining the suit was of Nova Cat manufacture.<ref name=WP109110-SB>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 109-110, Blake analyzes Elemental attack</ref> A few months later, a Kuritan emissary arrived with a message from Takashi Kurita, challenging Colonel Wolf to a duel to the death. Blake and many other older officers vigorously lobbied against the idea of the duel.<ref name=WP138141-SB>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 138-141, Blake reacts to Takashi Kurita's Challenge</ref> When Wolf accepted, Blake insisted that Kurita specialists accompany his party to Luthien,<ref name=WP164-SB>''Wolf Pack'', p. 164, Blake insists specialists join Wolf on Luthien</ref> as well as extracting promises from Cameron and Vordel that they would personally accompany Wolf to the duel.<ref name=WP181182-SB>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 181-182, Blake insists specialists join Wolf on Luthien</ref>

===Dragoon Civil War and Death===
While Wolf and his party were away, Blake began noticing further problems with the Dragoons, and even suspected his deputy at Wolfnet, Captain [[Janey Svados]], of withholding information from him. This was confirmed when Blake only learned of Wolf's return through Cameron, who had noticed that communiques were being falsified. Blake was also uninformed of a meeting of the command council, officially being held for Wolf to choose his new second-in-command, in the aftermath of Mackenzie Wolf's death. Blake was particularly upset with Wolf, who seemed to be slipping, distracted as he was with his son's death. Blake attended the fateful council meeting where [[Elson Novacat]] challenged Colonel Wolf for leadership of the Dragoons, championing Mackenzie's son, [[Alpin Wolf]]. Elson defeated Colonel Wolf's champion, [[Pietr Shadd]], and Wolf was deposed.<ref name=WP261275-SB>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 261-275, Blake confronts Wolf before council meeting</ref> When Elson sent elements of the Seventh Kommando to assassinate Jaime Wolf, the die was cast, and the senior Wolf departed for the [[Outback]] to rally supporters for a rebellion, effectively a [[Trial of Refusal]] by [[Clan]] law. The [[Dragoon Civil War]] had begun. Blake chose to remain in [[Harlech]], where he claimed he could be more help.<ref name=WP302-SB>''Wolf Pack'', p. 302, Stanford Blake remains behind as the Dragoon Civil War begins</ref> In Blake's absence, Elson promoted Captain Svados in his place as the head of the "loyalist" faction of Wolfnet.<ref name=WP320-SB>''Wolf Pack'', p. 320, Svados replaces Blake at Wolfnet</ref>

In one of the climatic moments of the conflict, Blake worked with [[Michi Noketsuna]] to steal Elson's attack plan against the rebels and send it to Colonel Wolf. Breaking into Harlech's ComStar [[HPG]] compound, Noketsuna got the plans to Blake and was able to hold off the Seventh Kommando operatives pursuing him long enough for Blake to relay the plans from the HPG to a satellite that beamed them to Wolf. Unfortunately, this resulted in a violent confrontation between Blake, the last loyalist commando and ComStar security, leading to the deaths of Blake and the commando.<ref name=WP358-360-SB>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 358-360, Blake sacrifices his life to get Elson's plans to Wolf</ref> With his final dying act, Stanford Blake ensured that Jaime Wolf would have the intelligence he needed to win the war.
  
===Legacy===
Stanford Blake's furthest-reaching accomplishment was the further development of Wolfnet. This intelligence organization remained one of the most important in the Inner Sphere well after Blake's death, and even into the years of the [[Jihad]]. Blake's final act helped Jaime Wolf triumph against Elson's Challenge, ensuring the survival of the Dragoons for the next decade.<ref name=WP358-360-SB/> After Elson's Challenge and the reorganization or the Dragoons, the "Blake" surname was made an [[Honorname]] in recognition of Stanford Blake. One of the holders of this Honorname would be [[Anton Blake]],<ref>''CBT Forum Anton Blake confirmed as Stanford Blake's Honorname descendant''</ref> who would eventually go on to command the Dragoons.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 161, "Mercenaries: Unaligned/Uncontracted", Anton Blake named as Dragoon commander</ref> It is unknown if the younger Blake was a blood relation to Stanford Blake.

==Personality and Traits==
Blake was considered a superb intelligence officer with an excellent sense of military situations, frequently giving briefings to employers as well as his fellow Dragoons.<ref name=WOTB6769-OS/> Even in his later years, Blake was described as "dapper", and apparently maintained a level of conditioning that allowed him to continue to be effective in the field when called upon to do so. Although his year of birth is never given, he is stated to have been in "advanced middle age" at the time of the Clan Invasion. He came off as more approachable than many other Dragoon senior officers, and developed a close camaraderie with Brian Cameron, despite the significant age difference between the two officers.<ref name=WP20-SB1>''Wolf Pack'', p. 20, Blake's age and demeanor</ref> Among the last of the "old-timers", those of Jaime Wolf's inner circle who had been close to him in the years building up to the Fourth Succession War, Blake was uniquely qualified in that he was completely loyal to Wolf, but was more than willing to question or criticize the Colonel when Blake felt Wolf was acting unwisely.<ref name=WP9193-SB/><ref name=WP138141-SB/> Like most Dragoon officers, Blake was an elite MechWarrior.<ref name=WDS49ARUR-MSB/>

==Quotations==
{{quote|"Don't be afraid of growing up; it's the only way to be yourself instead of someone else's idea of what you should be."|Colonel Stanford Blake, to Brian Cameron<ref>''Wolf Pack'', p. 52, Stanford Blake's advice to Brian Cameron</ref>}} 

==BattleMechs==
[[File:PH-LAM.jpg|left|thumb|''Phoenix Hawk LAM'']]
Blake spent much of his career piloting a ''Phoenix Hawk LAM''. That he was entrusted with such an exceedingly rare 'Mech, almost unknown even within the Dragoons, was a mark of his ability and the value of his position.<ref name=WDS49ARUR-MSB/> After his LAM was shot down on Misery,<ref name=WDS3738-M-CL/> Blake switched to a ''Clint'', which he continued using for the remainder of the Fourth Succession War. The ''Clint'' was destroyed on Crossing, but once again Blake survived.<ref name=WDS49ARUR-MSB/> He was not known to have piloted other 'Mechs after these events.

==Notes==
* According to ''[[A Guide to Covert Ops]]'', Wolfnet was founded by [[Margaret Tulliver]] shortly after the Dragoons arrived in the Inner Sphere.<ref>''A Guide to Covert Ops'', p. 99, "Wolfnet: Growing Capabilities", Magraget Tulliver named founding director of Wolnet</ref> This seems implausible, as she is credited as a Deputy Director of Wolfnet by many sources at the time of the [[Jihad]], when she would have been in her late 80s at least. It is unclear who the founding director of Wolfnet was, but it may be presumed that it was not Stanford Blake based on Brian Cameron's narrative in ''[[Wolf Pack]]''.<ref name=WP20-SB>''Wolf Pack'', p. 20, Blake rose to the command of Wolfnet after his time as Wolf's intelligence officer</ref>
* There is no evidence whatsoever that Stanford Blake held any blood-relation to Jerome Blake of ComStar.  

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[A Guide to Covert Ops]]''
* ''[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=20454.25 CBT Forum Anton Blake confirmed as Stanford Blake's Honorname descendant]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
* ''[[Mercenary's Handbook 3055]]''
* ''[[Wolf Pack]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]''
* ''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' (novel)

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