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Barry Manson

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Barry Manson
Personal
AffiliationWaco Rangers
Career
RankCaptain
ProfessionMechWarrior

Captain Barry Manson was a member of the Waco Rangers from at least 3025 to 3058.[1][2]

History

Early Career

In 3025, Barry Manson was a MechWarrior within the Waco Rangers' Henry's Command Lance, Henry's Support Company of the First Battalion (Noble's Assault Battalion).[1]

Coventry

By 3058, Manson had been promoted to captain and was part of the Waco Rangers' contribution to the Coventry Expeditionary Force, which fought against Clan Jade Falcon during the Battle of Coventry. On 21 April, Manson participated in the Waco Rangers' attempt to flank the Jade Falcon forces via the Dales Highlands on Coventry, which blundered into a Jade Falcon ambush. The Rangers suffered heavy casualties in this battle, including the capture of Colonel Wayne Rogers.[2]

BattleMech

Manson was known to have initially piloted a Wasp BattleMech in 3025.[1] By 3058, however, Manson was piloting a QKD-5M Quickdraw.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mercenary's Handbook, p. 88
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Battle of Coventry, p. 42

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