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[[File:Tor Miraborg at age 40.jpg|right|thumb|Tor Miraborg during Ronin Wars at age 40.]]
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'''Tor Miraborg''', (Born [[2994]]<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 97 - "Tor Minaborg profile" - Age 40 in year 3034 of profile.</ref> - Died 30??) - Rasalhague Freedom Fighter, Soldier, [[MechWarrior]], Officer, and later politician of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]].  
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He was father of martyr AeroSpace pilot [[Tyra Miraborg]].
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| name                = Tor Miraborg
 
| birthdate          = [[2994]]<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 97: "Tor Miraborg profile" - Age 40 in year 3034 of profile</ref>
 
| died                =
 
| othernames          = "Iron Jarl"
 
| affiliation        = [[House Miraborg]]
 
| rank                = [[General]]<ref name=20YUp89>''20 Year Update'', p. 89: "Tor Miraborg profile"</ref>
 
| title              = [[Valdherre of Gunzburg|''Valdherre'' of Gunzburg]]<ref name=20YUp89/>
 
| position            = [[Military Commander of Radstadt Province]]<ref name=20YUp89/>
 
| profession          = Noble
 
| parents            =
 
| siblings            =
 
| spouse              =
 
| children            = [[Tyra Miraborg]]
 
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'''Tor Miraborg''' was a Rasalhague freedom fighter, soldier, [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], officer, and later politician of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. He was the father of martyred aerospace pilot [[Tyra Miraborg]].
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==Character History==
 
 
==History==
 
 
===Early Life===
 
===Early Life===
Tor Miraborg was born on [[Gunzburg]] in [[Draconis Combine]] during the twilight years of the [[thirtieth century]].
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Tor Miraborg was born on [[Gunzburg]] in [[Draconis Combine]] during the twilight years of the [[30th Century]].  
 
 
At the formation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], Miraborg was serving as the executive office of the [[First Tyr]]. He was best friends with his unit's commanding officer, [[Christian Månsdottir]].
 
 
 
During the [[Ronin War]], as ''[[Överste-Löjtnant]]'', he commanded half of the regiment when it was split off to help fight off several [[House Kurita|Kurita]] ''ronin'' units. Early in this conflict, he was injured twice in combat, suffering only light wounds when witnesses thought he should have been killed.<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 150</ref><ref name=TROSW>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 132</ref>
 
  
His most noted combat was in September of [[3034]], when his command lance was caught in ambush by the remains of the [[211th Mechanized Assault Command]]. His mercenary support unit, [[Dragon's Breath (Mercenary Command)|Dragon's Breath]] sustained heavy damage. They cited a vague clause in their contract so as to withdraw from combat. This left Miraborg's unit without any additional help.
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At the formation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], Miraborg was serving as the executive office of the [[1st Tyr]]. He was best friends with his unit's commanding officer, [[Christian Mansdottir]].
  
The fighting ended badly, with his 'Mech being last to go down. During his ejection from his ''[[Grasshopper]]'', one of the renegade armored unit's [[Von Luckner|Von Luckner's]] shells clipped his 'Mech's head.
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During the [[Ronin Wars]], as [[Overste-Lojtnant|Överste-Löjtnant]], he commanded half of the regiment when it was split off to help fight off several [[House Kurita|Kurita]] ronin units. His most noted combat was in September of [[3034]], when his command lance was caught in ambush by the remains of the [[211th Mechanized Assault Command]]. His mercenary support unit, ''[[Dragon's Breath]]'' sustained heavy damaged. They cited a vague clause in their contract so as to withdraw from combat. This left Miraborg's unit without any additional help.
 
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The fighting ended badly, with his 'Mech being last to go down. During his ejection from his ''[[Grasshopper]]'', one of the renegade Armored unit's [[Von Luckner|Von Luckner's]] shells clipped his 'Mech's head.  
Miraborg woke several hours’ later, in a [[MASH]] unit's bed with severe injuries. The enemy fire had given him a great deal of scarring, which left his spinal cord bruised and nearly took his eye. Christian convinced Prince [[Haakon Magnusson |Magnusson]] to reward him. In turn for his dedication and patriotism, he was reward rank of [[Valdherre of Gunzburg|''Valdherre'' of Gunzburg]].
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Miraborg woke several hours’ later, in a [[MASH]] unit's bed with severe injuries. The enemy fire had given him a great deal of scarring, which left his spinal cord bruised and nearly took his eye. Christian convinced Prince [[Haakon Magnusson |Magnusson]] to reward him. In turn for his dedication and patriotism, he was reward rank of ''Valdherre'' of Gunzburg.  
 
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In [[3036]] Tor was injured in combat again, when his 'Mech received a head hit while fighting remains of the [[Gotterdammerung Society]] mercenary command which had been active durin the Ronin wars few years earlier. This time, his injuries left him unable to walk and bound to a wheelchair. Despite his injuries, Tor kept active in the defense of the country, now having gained the nickname "the Iron Jarl".  
On 28 April [[3036]],<ref>''Lethal Heritage'', ch. 40</ref> Tor was injured in combat again when his 'Mech received a head hit while fighting remains of the [[Gotterdammerung Society]] mercenary command which had been active during the Ronin War few years earlier. This time, his injuries left him unable to walk and bound to a wheelchair. Despite his injuries, Tor kept active in the defense of the country, now having gained the nickname "the Iron Jarl".
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He and his friend Månsdottir had different political policies however, despite this he was promoted to General of the Radstadt Province by his old friend's recommendations.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'' p. 97 - "Tor Miraborg's profile" - Tor Miraborg's life during Ronin Wars and slight after.</ref>
 
 
Despite he and his friend Månsdottir having different political policies, he was promoted to General of the Radstadt Province by his old friend's recommendations.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 97: "Tor Miraborg's profile" - Tor Miraborg's life during Ronin War and slight after</ref>
 
  
 
===Clan Invasion===
 
===Clan Invasion===
[[File:Tor Miraborg.jpg|right|thumb|At age 56 in 3050]]
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[[Image:Tor Miraborg - Jock.jpg|thumb|right|Tor Miraborg in his later years. Illustration by Jock.]]  
In [[3049]], Tor's anti-mercenary mentality had infected many among his people, including upcoming soldiers. Many worshipped him, scarring themselves to be just like him.
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In [[3049]], Tor's anti-mercenary mentality had infected many among his people, including upcoming soldiers. Many worshipped him, scarred themselves to be just like him.  
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During this time he had altercation with [[Phelan Kell]], the son of mercenary [[Morgan Kell]]. Kell had tried to make romantic advances on Tor's daughter Tyra. Kell, after being beaten up by fanatical followers of Tor, was brought before him. He then was thrown off the planet, along with rest of his unit to the Periphery. After the altercation with Kell, Tor's daughter Tyra  left Gunzberg and this resulted in estranging their relationship.
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During the [[Clan Invasion]], Gunzburg was in the [[Clan Wolf]] invasion corridor. [[Star Colonel]] [[Natasha Kerensky]] bid one warrior, [[Phelan Kell]] (then known at that time as Phelan Wolf), to take the planet.
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Tor met with the masked Phelan Wolf, with his aide Kaptan Hanson Kuuisk at his side to assist. Kell tells them that they must surrender or his world will be destroyed. Kell points out his people knows all the planet's defenses and the surviving forces such as remains of [[3rd Drakøn]] fighter squadrons taking shelter here. Tor's aid accuses Wolf emissary of bluffing about the impending destruction of the planet by Clan Wolf forces. Tor's aide attempts to attack the Wolf emissary, and is easily knocked out. Kell then points out to Tor he had a greater responsibility to people of Gunzberg.
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Tor, feeling a heavy heart for loss of his daughter, and with a sense of responsibility then surrenders planet to Kell. However, he states he will retire from public life. However, Phelan prevents this. He negotiated with Tor Miraborg, stating though Gunzburg would be officially under Clan Wolf rule, Tor Miraborg must maintain his role as its leader. At the time, Phelan had worn a ceremonial Wolf mask in their meeting, never revealing who he was. It was Tor himself, who informed Kell of his daughter's death.<ref>''Blood Legacy'', pp. 247-252 - "Chapter 37" - Tor encounter with masked Phelan Wolf and surrender of Gunzberg to Clan Wolf.</ref>
  
During this time he had an altercation with [[Phelan Kell]], the son of mercenary [[Morgan Kell]]. Kell had been in a romantic relationship with Tor's daughter Tyra for several months. Kell, after being beaten up by fanatical followers of Tor, was brought before him. He then was thrown off the planet, along with rest of his unit to the Periphery. After the altercation with Kell, Tor's daughter Tyra left Gunzburg and this resulted in estranging their relationship.
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===Later Years===
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After the Clan Wolf-Clan Jade Falcon [[Refusal War]], [[Clan Wolf In-Exile]] returned General Tor back to the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. There he turned to teaching, becoming an instructor at the [[Tyra Miraborg Memorial Academy]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 68 - "General Tor Miraborg" - brief info on his disposition.</ref>
  
During the [[Clan Invasion]], Gunzburg was in the [[Clan Wolf]] invasion corridor. [[Star Colonel]] [[Natasha Kerensky]] bid one warrior, [[Phelan Kell]] (then known at that time as Phelan Wolf), to take the planet.
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In [[3064]], Gunzberg was liberated by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] forces, lead by [[Star Colonel]] [[Ragnar Magnusson|Ragnar]]. Tor was brought back to Gunzberg.  There in the ceremony, Ragnar gave Tor his mirror sunglass that Tor had given to [[Phelan Ward]] when he surrendered the planet to Clan Wolf. He and Ragnar witnessed the raising of the both Clan Ghost Bear's flag and old Free Rasalhague Republic flag at planet's capital.
 
 
Tor met with the masked Phelan Wolf, with his aide ''Kapten'' Hanson Kuuisk at his side to assist. Kell told them that they must surrender or their world would be destroyed. Kell pointed out the Clan forces knew about all the planet's defenses and of the surviving forces such as remains of the [[Third Drakøns]] fighter squadrons taking shelter there. Kuuisk accused the Wolf emissary of bluffing about the impending Clan Wolf invasion. The aide then attempted to attack the Wolf emissary, but was easily knocked out. Kell then reminded Tor of his greater responsibility to the people of Gunzburg.
 
 
 
Tor, his heart heavy with the recent loss of his daughter and laden with a sense of responsibility for his planet, ultimately decided to surrender to Kell. He stated he would retire from public life. However, Phelan prevented this. He negotiated with Tor Miraborg, stating though Gunzburg would be officially under Clan Wolf rule, Tor Miraborg must maintain his role as its leader. At the time, Phelan had worn a ceremonial Wolf mask in their meeting, never revealing his true identity. As a result it was Tor himself who unwittingly was the first to inform Kell of his former lover Tyra's death.<ref>''Blood Legacy'', ch. 37, pp. 247–252: Tor's encounter with masked Phelan Wolf and surrender of Gunzburg to Clan Wolf</ref>
 
 
 
===Later Years===
 
After the Clan Wolf–Clan Jade Falcon [[Refusal War]], [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] returned General Tor back to the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]].  There he turned to teaching, becoming an instructor at the [[Tyra Miraborg Memorial Academy]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 68: "General Tor Miraborg" - brief info on his disposition</ref>
 
 
 
In [[3064]], Gunzburg was liberated by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] forces, led by [[Star Colonel]] [[Ragnar Magnusson|Ragnar]]. Tor was brought back to Gunzburg.  There in the ceremony, Ragnar gave Tor his mirror sunglass that Tor had given to [[Phelan Ward]] when he surrendered the planet to Clan Wolf. He and Ragnar witnessed the raising of the both Clan Ghost Bear's flag and old Free Rasalhague Republic flag at planet's capital.
 
 
 
==BattleMechs==
 
Tor Miraborg was a notable ''[[Grasshopper]]'' pilot during his active military days.<ref name=TRO3039 /><ref name=TROSW />
 
 
 
==Behind the Scenes==
 
In [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#Rise of Rasalhague|''MechWarrior 5: Rise of Rasalhague'']], Tor Miraborg was voiced by [[Max Lindsey]].<ref name=MW5Mc>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries'', closing credits</ref>
 
  
 
==Character Notes==
 
==Character Notes==
* Tor's death is noted in his Brush Wars profile. The Historical: was written as an in-universe review of the past, being written from the year [[3071]]. However, it is not made clear when he died.
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Tor Miraborg was noted during his active military days as ''[[Grasshopper]]'' pilot.
* Some of the older fiction (''Blood Legacy'') alludes to [[Vinson's Vigilantes]] being responsible for Tor's loss of mobility in 3036. However, this was changed in later published ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''.
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Tor's death is noted in his Brush Wars profile. The Historical was written as in-universe review of the past, being written from year [[3071]]. However, its not made clear when he died.
  
==Portrait Gallery==
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Some of the older fiction (Blood Legacy) eludes to that Vincent's Viligantes were responsible for Tor's loss of mobility in 3036. However, this was changed in later published Historical: Brush Wars.
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Tor Miraborg - Jock.jpg|Tor Miraborg in his later years
 
Tor Miraborg MW5.png|In ''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries''
 
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==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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*''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' (Novel) - First Appearance
* ''[[Blood Legacy]]'' (novel)
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*''[[Blood Legacy]]'' (Novel)
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
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*''[[Test of Vengeance]]'' (Novel)
* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' (sourcebook)
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*''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' (Sourcebook)
* ''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' (novel)
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*''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries]]'' (video game)
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Succession Wars]]''
 
* ''[[Test of Vengeance]]'' (novel)
 
 
 
  
 
[[Category:Rasalhague Characters|Miraborg, Tor]]
 
[[Category:Rasalhague Characters|Miraborg, Tor]]

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