Zachary Golden
Zachary Golden | |
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| Personal | |
| Affiliation | Capellan Confederation |
| Career | |
| Rank | Sao-shao[1] |
| Profession | Battle armor commander[1][2] |
Zachary Golden was a notable battle armor commander in Sung's Rangers during the Dark Age Era.[3][2]
History
In 3110, Sung's Rangers raided the Federated Suns world of Sirdar, only to have a lance of Light BattleMechs get surrounded by a company of the Sirdar Capellan March Militia. Sao-wei Golden's battle armor unit was airdropped directly into the fighting by their Yùns and quickly set about battling the hostile Cavalier battle armor troopers swarming over the Rangers' 'Mechs. Golden's troopers ultimately succeeded in driving off both the Cavaliers and their infantry support after dealing them heavy casualties. Two of Golden's troopers then grappled onto the Militia commander's Blackjack and detonated his ammunition at the cost of all three combatants' lives, giving the Ranger 'Mechs and Golden's squad of surviving troopers enough breathing room to disengage. A threatened attack run from the circling Yùns prevented any enemy pursuit, ensuring Golden's rescue mission was a success.[3][2]
As a result of his actions on Sirdar, Golden was promoted to the rank of Sao-shao and eventually commanded an entire battalion of infantry before his retirement from service. Golden enjoyed suiting up in his battle armor until the very end of his career and his heavily-decorated suit became a good luck charm for the soldiers under his command.[1]
Battle Armor
Sao-shao Zachary Golden operated a suit of Amazon battle armor which, by the end of his career, had become heavily-scarred and decorated with kill markers. Golden's suit was considered a good luck charm amongst his men and they fought hard to ensure its survival in combat.[1]