Editing Jacyn Bell

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''Sang-wei'' '''Jacyn Bell''' was a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], who served with [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], during the [[Dark Age Era]].<ref name=MDADPC>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 198</ref><ref name=PD5>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 5</ref>

==Personal Appearance==
Bell had black hair, green eyes, with a narrow and convex face, often featuring a sideways grin.<ref name=MDADPC></ref><ref name=PD3>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 3</ref>

==History==
===Early Life===
A native of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], where he trained as a MechWarrior, Bell accepted a "goodwill transfer" to the Canopus' ally the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] in order to advance his career free of discrimination against his gender and limited social standing. His limited [[w:Mandarin|Mandarin]] however, and culture shock at [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] rigidity as compared to the openness of the Magistracy, however left him feeling uncomfortable with his new comrades.<ref name=MDADPC></ref><ref name=PD7></ref>

===McCarron's Armored Cavalry===
Within McCarron's Armored Cavalry, Bell initially served in a Force Recon Lance as of [[3133]] within the [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]'s 3rd Battalion, under the command of [[Clara Parks]].<ref name=MDADPC></ref> He later, in November [[3135]] while on [[Liao]], transferred into the Command Lance of [[Danai Liao-Centrella]] in order to assist her as an experience member of her new [[Battalion]].<ref name=PD5>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 5</ref>

This transfer was awkward however, as prior to Danai promotion to lead 3rd Battalion, Bell had unsuccessfully attempted to pick her up with a cheesy line in an Officers Club on a [[JumpShip]] in the [[Ningpo]] system.<ref name=PD3></ref> Following Danai to [[Aldebaran]] in order to conquer it from the [[Republic of the Sphere]]<ref name=PD7>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 7</ref>, Bell participated in a number of successful engagements, including the fall of the city of Wen Ho on 24 November 3135.<ref name=PD9>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 9</ref>

Still with Danai as of January [[3136]], he came with her to [[Sian]] on the [[DropShip]] [[Silver Serpent IV]], when she was recalled by her brother [[Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation|Chancellor]] [[Daoshen Liao]]. Still attempting to make unwelcome sexual advances on Danai, he suffered a broken nose, after Danai punched him in the face.<ref name=PD15>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 15</ref>

Despite these missteps, also joined Danai on her diplomatic mission to [[Oriente Protectorate]], where he assisted by seeking to gather intelligence.<ref name=PD17>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 17</ref> During this mission he was even convinced to wear a dress uniform, instead of the dirty field uniform he generally used, regardless of propriety.<ref name=PD19>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 19</ref>

This did not save him from being arrested by Oriente authorities on charges of solicitation on the night of 9 April 3136, while seeking to gather intelligence for Danai, and being held in custody for an extended period in the dungeon of the [[Amur Palace]] as a hostage against Danai's good behavior.<ref name=PD22>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 22</ref><ref name=PD23>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 23</ref><ref name=PD24>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 24</ref>

Finally released on 20 June 3136<ref name=PD26>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 26</ref>, he participated in the renewed and ultimately successful assault on Aldebaran in October 3136, where he lead a [[Company]] of 3rd Battalion's forces.<ref name=PD28>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 28</ref> Following this success, Danai view of Bell and his romantic attractions changed, and she initialed a sexual tryst with him at a hotel in  [[Jifang Po City]] where they were staying.<ref name=PD30>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 30</ref>

==Tactics==
In battle Bell was known for using his [[Jump Jets]] to obtain good firing positions, and then using his [[Energy Weapons]] at range, while keeping his [[Ballistic Weapons]] for close combat.<ref name=MDADPC></ref>

==BattleMech==
Bell was known to have piloted a ''[[Yu Huang]]'' [[BattleMech]], [[BattleMech Serial Numbers|serial number]] CC201-12A, which was nicknamed ''"Thunderball"''. Recently built for the Capellan Confederation as of 3133, it was not known why a foreign MechWarrior received the privilege of piloting such a prestige Capellan assault ‘Mech.<ref name=MDADPC></ref><ref name=PD8>''Principles of Desolation'', ch. 8</ref>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]''
* ''[[Principles of Desolation]]'' (novel)

[[Category:Capellan Confederation Characters|Bell, Jacyn]]
[[Category:Magistracy of Canopus Characters|Bell, Jacyn]]