Tor Miraborg

Tor Miraborg during Ronin Wars at age 40.

Tor Miraborg, (Born 2994 - Died 30??) - Rasalhague Freedom Fighter, Soldier, MechWarrior, Officer, and later politician of the Free Rasalhague Republic. He was father of martyr AeroSpace pilot Tyra Miraborg.

Character History

Early Life

Tor Miraborg was born on Gunzburg in Draconis Combine during the twilight years of the 30th Century.

At formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic, he was serving as the executive office of the 1st Tyr. He was best friends with his unit's commanding officer, Christian Mansdottir.

During the Ronin Wars, as Överste-Löjtnant, he commanded half of the regiment when it was split off to help fight off several 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 vague clause in their contract to withdraw from combat. This left Miraborg's unit without any additional help. 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's shells clipped his 'Mech's head. He woke several hours’ later, in a MASH unit's bed with severe injuries. The enemy fire had gave him a great deal scarring which left his spinal cord bruised and nearly taking eye. Christian convinced Prince Magnusson to reward him. In turn for his dedication and patriotism, he was reward rank of Valdherre of Gunzburg. 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 bounded a wheelchair. Despite his injuries, Tor kept active in the defense of the country, now having gained the nickname "the Iron Jarl". He and his Månsdottir had differed on political policies, however despite this he was promoted to General of the Radstadt Province by an old friend's recommendations.

Clan Invasion

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, scarred themselves to be just like him. During this time he had altercation with Phelan Kell, son of mercenary Morgan Kell. Kell had tried to make advances on his daughter Tyra. Kell, after being beaten up fanatical and brought before him. He then was thrown off the planet, sent with rest of his unit to the Periphery. After altercation with Kell, this caused his daughter Tyra to leave Gunzberg and estranging their relationship. 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. Tor meet with masked Phelan Wolf, with his aide Kaptan Hanson Kuuisk. He tells him that he must surrender or his world will be destroyed. He points out his people knows all planet's defenses and surviving forces such as remains of 3rd Drakøn fighter squadrons taking shelter here. Tor's aid accuses Wolf emissary of bluffing about impending destruction of the planet by Clan Wolf forces. Tor's aide attempts to attack Wolf emissary, and is easily knocked out. He then points out to Tor he had greater responsibility to people of Gunzberg. Tor feeling heavy heart for loss of his daughter, and sense of responsibility then surrenders planet to him. However, he then 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 maintained 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 him of his daughter loss.

Later Years

After the Clan Wolf-Clan Jade Falcon Refusal War, Clan Wolf In-Exile returned General Tor back to Free Rasalhague Republic. There turn to teaching, where he became instructor at the Tyra Miraborg Memorial Academy.

In 3064, Gunzberg was liberated by Clan Ghost Bear forces, lead by Star Colonel Ragnar. Tor was brought back to Gunzberg. There in the ceremony, Ragnar gave Tor his mirror sunglass that gave to Phelan Ward when he surrendered the planet to Clan Wolf. He and Ragnar witness the raising of the both Clan Ghost Bear's flag and old Free Rasalhague Republic flag at planet's capital.

Character Notes

Tor Miraborg was noted during his active military days as Grasshopper pilot. 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.

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.

Bibliography

• Lethal Heritage (Novel) - First Appearance
• Blood Legacy (Novel)
• Test of Vengeance (Novel)
• Historical: Brush Wars (Sourcebook)
• Field Manual: ComStar