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Revision as of 20:09, 24 June 2021
Durant Carlyle | |
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Personal | |
Died | 3024[1] |
Affiliation | Colby's Commandos[[2] Carlyle's Commandos[1] |
Career | |
Rank | Captain[1][2][3] |
Profession | MechWarrior[1][2][3] |
Family | |
Children | Grayson Carlyle[1] |
Durant Carlyle was an officer with Colby's Commandos, a small mercenary unit in the late Third Succession War[3], and father of Grayson Carlyle.
Contents
History
When Jonathan Colby was killed on Golandrinas in 2990 Carlyle assumed command of the Commandos which were redubbed Carlyle's Commandos.[4] When the unit was betrayed at Trellwan in 3024 he was killed by a Marauder piloted by the mercenary Lieutenant Grieg Vallendel.[1]
Tactics
Carlyle does not like leaving things to chance, believing in shaping the battlefield before combat is joined. He prefers mobility over static defenses and considers a standing fight, even on the defense, as a losing proposition. Above all else however he seeks to protect those under his command.[2]
BattleMechs
In 2990 Carlyle piloted a Shadowhawk[3]. By 3019 as commander of Carlyle's Commandos he operated a Phoenix Hawk[1].
Quote
"The man with the gold makes the rules."[2][3]
Rules
Game Rules
Carlyle was an Elite MechWarrior (Gunnery 2, Piloting 3) with the Combat Intuition and Lucky (1) Special Piloting Abilities.[2]
References
Bibliography
- BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat
- Decision at Thunder Rift (novel)
- Dragon's Lair (short story)
- Eyestorm (short story)
- Golden Rule (short story)