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Liz Nostra

Liz Nostra
Personal
Born9 December 3103[1]
AffiliationSpirit Cats[1]
Career
RankStar Captain[1]
ProfessionMechWarrior[1]

Star Captain Liz Nostra was a MechWarrior, serving with the Spirit Cats' Shiva Keshik, and Bloodnamed warrior of the Nostra Bloodhouse, during the Dark Age Era.[1]

Personal Appereance

Liz had black hair, gray eyes and dark skin.[1]

History

At the peak of her career just before the Blackout, with an impressive record of service to Clan Nova Cat and the Republic of the Sphere against pirates and raiders, the loss of HPG communications shook Liz's worldview to its core. Depressed at her failure to obtain a vision of the way forward, her performance suffered, resulting in a loss of her command rank. She was however able to retain a position within Shiva Keshik, serving under Marat Deleportas in an Alpha Striker Star, alongside Kevin Nostra, Sixo Nova Cat, and Lejac Nova Cat[1][2]

Still lost and confused as of 3133, Liz's faith in Galaxy Commander Kev Rosse's vision for the Spirit Cats was questionable, and she continued to hope the Republic and normalcy could be restored.[1]

She took part in the Battle of Addicks, the Battle of Ruchbah and the Battle of Tybalt in 3133[3][4][5]

BattleMech

Nostra was known to pilot a Crimson Hawk BattleMech, serial number BSS571-08H, that she named Wanderer to reflect for own uncertain future. Built by Clan Blood Spirit, Liz preferred to use this 'Mech as a mobile sniper, befitting its status as a light 'Mech.[1]

Quotes

In the darkness, a thousand un-trod paths

Beckon our blindness, sirens for stopped eyes.
With courage unshaken, grasp Ways of Seeing,
Sniffing paths for truth, claws unsheathed; questing the light.
Liz Nostra through a dozen battles, a true Nova Cat warrior,
Victory – steps closer down the path . . . refuge!
Her victory on the shoulders of warriors great and small,
He from Blood House [sic] Drummond,
Who reminded the Cats of their Dragon heritage.
Enemies abound,
Allies stretch their hands across the darkness.

  — The Remembrance (Spirit Cats), Passage 2, Verse 3, Lines 1–10[6]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 84
  2. MechWarrior: Dark Age - Death from Above Dossiers, Marat Deleportas Dossier
  3. Black Rain: The Battle for Addicks
  4. Trial of Destiny: The Battle for Ruchbah
  5. Redemption: The Battle for Tybalt!
  6. MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks, p. 39

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