Angela Bekker
Angela Bekker | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Also known as | "The Claw" |
| Affiliation | Clan Ghost Bear |
| Career | |
| Rank | Star Captain |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Angela Bekker was a Star Captain in Clan Ghost Bear. She was noted for leading the Stalking Bears Trinary of the Eighth Bear Cuirassiers.
History
Early Years
Angela Bekker achieved her Bloodname while piloting a Warhawk OmniMech.[1] She achieved the Clawing Ritual in February of 3059.[2] She had to get bionic fingers because of self-inflicted injuries sustained during the ritual.[3] From all this she gained the nickname "The Claw", which she despised.[4] She later managed to master the bagpipes.[5]
Clan Invasion
She fought on Jarett as part of the Seventeenth Battle Trinary of the First Bear Guards against the Ninth Alshain Regulars during the Second Wave of Operation REVIVAL.[6] She also was mentioned to have been a part of the Fiftieth Striker.[7] It is also stated she fought on Tukayyid.[8]
Posting to Delta Galaxy
In January of 3062, she was transferred into Delta Galaxy. This came at the request of Khan Bjorn Jorgensson.[9] She was tasked with creating a new Trinary under Star Colonel Dana Vishio, then commanding officer of the Eighth Bear Cuirassiers.[10] She was given first choice of warriors and equipment, which was unusual.[11] She was informed that they were being stationed on Toffen as the only garrison unit [12]
Formation of New Trinary
Star Captain Bekker worked to form her Trinary quickly. She picked a Star Commander Constant Tseng whom she had met on her way to Alshain as her second in command and in command of the Striker Star.[13] A Star Commander Stone was selected as commander of their Sweep Star. They searched out selected various other warriors. There was a mix of trueborn and freeborn members [14] Their Trinary became known as The Stalking Bears. [15]
This Trinary was composed of three Stars. Her Command Star was a mix of assault and heavy OmniMechs, Striker Star was designed to be a mixture different weight classes, and Sweep Star was designed be light and fast 'Mechs, which also included Elementals,[16]
Toffen
The Stalking Bears assumed garrison responsibilities on Toffen in February of 3062. During their time on Toffen, Clan Wolf initiated a Trial of Possession for the world in March of 3062.[17] This trial was led by the 7th Battle Cluster, under Star Colonel Dirk Radick.[18] This was an extended trial fought for 46 days, unlike most clan trials that lasted minutes or hours.[19] The Stalking Bears defeated not only a Trinary but an additional Binary.[20] They managed to force the Wolves into hegira.
Awards
Star Captain Bekker earned the Shield of Tseng, which is the highest award possible for a Clan Ghost Bear Warrior.[21]
Refusal Of Promotion
Star Captain Bekker was offered a promotion to Star Colonel, an uncontested Trial of Position, which she refused on the rationale that she did not want to face a potential decision where she would order a unit to be sacrificial bait as her Stalking Bears were. [22]
| “ | Aff, Galaxy Commander. Especially if the price is my conscience or my honor | ” |
--Speaking after the Award ceremony following the Trial on Toffen [23]
Political Views
Star Captain Bekker was more Warden than Crusader in her views as she told Dirk Radick following the Trial.[24]
Legacy
Her genes would go on to create Ramiel Bekker, though it is unknown if this was directly as a geneparent or in subsequent generations.[25]
BattleMechs
These are the BattleMechs known to be piloted by her:
- Warhawk – During her Trial of Bloodright
- Executioner - During the Toffen Campaign [26]
References
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 3
- ↑ Roar Of Honor, "Prologue"
- ↑ Roar of Honor, Prologue
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 20
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 22
- ↑ Roar of Honor, pp. 18-19
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 19
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 24
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 24
- ↑ Roar of Honor, pp. 22-24
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 25
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 26
- ↑ Roar of Honor p. 26, 29)
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 29.
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 68
- ↑ Roar of Honor, pp. 28-30)
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 102
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 102
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 255
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 255
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 256
- ↑ Roar of Honor, pp. 257-258
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 258
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 251
- ↑ Children of Kerensky, ch. 4
- ↑ Roar of Honor, p. 69