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| birthdate = [[3104]]<ref name=ER3145>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 103, "Noritomo Helmer profile"</ref> | | birthdate = [[3104]]<ref name=ER3145>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 103, "Noritomo Helmer profile"</ref> | ||
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| − | | affiliation = [[Clan Jade Falcon]] | + | | affiliation = [[Clan Jade Falcon]]<br>[[Clan Wolf]] |
| − | | rank = [[Galaxy Commander]] (with Jade Falcon) | + | | rank = [[Galaxy Commander]] (with Jade Falcon)<br>[[Warrior]] (with Clan Wolf)<ref name=IC94>''ilClan'', p. 94, "A Falcon in Wolf's Clothing"</ref><br>[[Loremaster of the Star League]]<ref>''ilClan'', p. 109</ref> |
| profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | During the Falcon ''[[desant]]'' of [[3134]], Noritomo was a [[Star Colonel]] in command of the [[305th Assault (Clan Jade Falcon)|305th Assault Cluster]]<ref name=ER3145/>, part of [[Malvina Hazen]] | + | During the Falcon ''[[desant]]'' of [[3134]], Noritomo was a [[Star Colonel]] in command of the [[305th Assault (Clan Jade Falcon)|305th Assault Cluster]]<ref name=ER3145/>, part of [[Malvina Hazen|Malvina Hazen's]] [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Delta Galaxy]].<ref>''Flight of the Falcon'', p. 207</ref> After the fighting on [[Kimball]], Noritomo assumed command of the [[7th Falcon Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|7th Falcon Striker]] Cluster.<ref>''Blood of the Isle'', p. 198</ref> |
A great admirer of [[Aleksandr Hazen]] because of the shared belief that being successful in warfare and showing their skill on the battlefield is what shows the height of human achievement. That belief was shaken after the news of Aleksandr's death, but was nearly destroyed after Malvina fully implemented the [[Mongol Doctrine]], using tactics that were ''[[dezgra]]'' to traditionalist Falcons.<ref name=ER3145></ref> | A great admirer of [[Aleksandr Hazen]] because of the shared belief that being successful in warfare and showing their skill on the battlefield is what shows the height of human achievement. That belief was shaken after the news of Aleksandr's death, but was nearly destroyed after Malvina fully implemented the [[Mongol Doctrine]], using tactics that were ''[[dezgra]]'' to traditionalist Falcons.<ref name=ER3145></ref> | ||
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By [[3145]] Helmer was in command of the elite [[124th Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|124th Striker Cluster]] as well as its parent [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Zeta Galaxy]] in the Falcon's Reach.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 168</ref> While within the Reach, Noritomo continues to follow the last order that he was given which was to hold the Reach.<ref name=ER3145/> | By [[3145]] Helmer was in command of the elite [[124th Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|124th Striker Cluster]] as well as its parent [[Zeta Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Zeta Galaxy]] in the Falcon's Reach.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 168</ref> While within the Reach, Noritomo continues to follow the last order that he was given which was to hold the Reach.<ref name=ER3145/> | ||
| − | Helmer was leading the 124th Falcon Striker Cluster in planet [[Skye]] in [[3150]], when the garrison faced an attack of [[Clan Wolf]] forces. During the fight in the planetary capital of New London, his 'Mech was trapped under a collapsing building. After the planet had fell into Wolf hands, Noritomo was rescued alive and taken as [[bondsman]] by Wolf Star Colonel [[Don Cooper]]. Initially, Helmer chafed, but after realizing than joining the Wolves was the only way to destroy the evil Malvina Hazen, agreed. His bondcord was cut soon after.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 84</ref> | + | Helmer was leading the 124th Falcon Striker Cluster in planet [[Skye]] in [[3150]], when the garrison faced an attack of [[Clan Wolf]] forces. During the fight in the planetary capital of New London, his 'Mech was trapped under a collapsing building. After the planet had fell into Wolf hands, Noritomo was rescued alive and taken as [[bondsman]] by Wolf Star Colonel [[Don Cooper]]. Initially, Helmer chafed, but after realizing than joining the Wolves was the only way to destroy the evil [[Khan]] Malvina Hazen, agreed. His bondcord was cut soon after.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 84</ref><ref name=IC94/> |
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| + | Just prior to the ilClan Trial, Khan [[Alaric Ward]] transferred him to fill a vacancy in the [[Silver Keshik]], at the rank of Warrior. This low rank did not reflect the degree of consul Noritomo gave to Khan Ward regarding Khan Hazen's tactics. Without his insight, more than half the Wolf ''touman'' might have been lost to the Cauldron/<ref name=IC94/> | ||
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| + | After the conclusion of the Trial, on 28 April [[3151]], Alaric first approached [[Marotta Kerensky]] to be [[Loremaster of the Star League]], but was declined. By 25 May 3151 however, the role of Loremaster had been offered to Noritomo Helmer, who accepted. As Loremaster, Noritomo presided over the vote confirming Alaric Ward as First Lord and ilKhan, with only the Khans of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] voting ''neg''.<ref>''Hour of the Wolf'', Ch. 40</ref><ref name=IC94/> | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Flight of the Falcon]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Flight of the Falcon]]'' (novel) | ||
| + | * ''[[Hour of the Wolf]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[ilClan]]'' | ||
* ''[[A Rending of Falcons]]'' (novel) | * ''[[A Rending of Falcons]]'' (novel) | ||
* ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan Jade Falcon Characters|Helmer, Noritomo]] | [[Category:Clan Jade Falcon Characters|Helmer, Noritomo]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Wolf Characters|Helmer, Noritomo]] | [[Category:Clan Wolf Characters|Helmer, Noritomo]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Loremasters|Helmer, Noritomo]] | ||
Revision as of 00:20, 8 January 2022
Noritomo Helmer | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | 3104[1] |
| Affiliation | Clan Jade Falcon Clan Wolf |
| Career | |
| Rank | Galaxy Commander (with Jade Falcon) Warrior (with Clan Wolf)[2] Loremaster of the Star League[3] |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Noritomo Helmer (trueborn 3104[1]) was a Clan Jade Falcon MechWarrior and former Galaxy Commander. Captured by Clan Wolf, he soon became abtakha.
Contents
History
During the Falcon desant of 3134, Noritomo was a Star Colonel in command of the 305th Assault Cluster[1], part of Malvina Hazen's Delta Galaxy.[4] After the fighting on Kimball, Noritomo assumed command of the 7th Falcon Striker Cluster.[5]
A great admirer of Aleksandr Hazen because of the shared belief that being successful in warfare and showing their skill on the battlefield is what shows the height of human achievement. That belief was shaken after the news of Aleksandr's death, but was nearly destroyed after Malvina fully implemented the Mongol Doctrine, using tactics that were dezgra to traditionalist Falcons.[1]
When the bulk of Jade Falcon forces left the Falcon's Reach, in 3135, to join Malvina Hazen in her attempt to take the reigns of the Clan, Noritomo was promoted to Galaxy Commander and charged with the defense of the new Falcon holdings.[6][1]
By 3145 Helmer was in command of the elite 124th Striker Cluster as well as its parent Zeta Galaxy in the Falcon's Reach.[7] While within the Reach, Noritomo continues to follow the last order that he was given which was to hold the Reach.[1]
Helmer was leading the 124th Falcon Striker Cluster in planet Skye in 3150, when the garrison faced an attack of Clan Wolf forces. During the fight in the planetary capital of New London, his 'Mech was trapped under a collapsing building. After the planet had fell into Wolf hands, Noritomo was rescued alive and taken as bondsman by Wolf Star Colonel Don Cooper. Initially, Helmer chafed, but after realizing than joining the Wolves was the only way to destroy the evil Khan Malvina Hazen, agreed. His bondcord was cut soon after.[8][2]
Just prior to the ilClan Trial, Khan Alaric Ward transferred him to fill a vacancy in the Silver Keshik, at the rank of Warrior. This low rank did not reflect the degree of consul Noritomo gave to Khan Ward regarding Khan Hazen's tactics. Without his insight, more than half the Wolf touman might have been lost to the Cauldron/[2]
After the conclusion of the Trial, on 28 April 3151, Alaric first approached Marotta Kerensky to be Loremaster of the Star League, but was declined. By 25 May 3151 however, the role of Loremaster had been offered to Noritomo Helmer, who accepted. As Loremaster, Noritomo presided over the vote confirming Alaric Ward as First Lord and ilKhan, with only the Khans of Clan Hell's Horses voting neg.[9][2]
BattleMechs
During the initial stage of the desant Noritomo piloted a Phoenix Hawk IIC,[10] switching later to a Gyrfalcon.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Era Report: 3145, p. 103, "Noritomo Helmer profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 ilClan, p. 94, "A Falcon in Wolf's Clothing"
- ↑ ilClan, p. 109
- ↑ Flight of the Falcon, p. 207
- ↑ Blood of the Isle, p. 198
- ↑ A Rending of Falcons, p. 51
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 168
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 84
- ↑ Hour of the Wolf, Ch. 40
- ↑ Flight of the Falcon, p. 208
- ↑ Blood of the Isle, p. 29