Not many names have more throwing-around weight than 'Steiner.' Though perhaps not "social general," more like "social MechWarrior." Thanks to his last name, and grandfather's deeds in the Third Succession War (albeit, his grandfather on his mother's side), the young Alistair was able to join the Skye Rangers in his mid-teens, and was put straight into the MechWarrior training program, rather than being stuck as a tech or put in a low position as part of a tank crew. His skills were not stellar (he liked to modify his 'Mech loadout in the simulator for maximum firepower, though he often paid for it in heat increase), but he respected his superior officers and worked hard to become a better-than-average MechWarrior by the age that most young soldiers were just being recruited. His social personality is very laid-back, but reserved, and his fighting style has slowly changed to match. Where he used to concentrate on maximum, close-in punch, he now prefers designs with more medium- to long-range weaponry, and considers his lance as his most important weapon.
Ironically, he's not a fan of "nobility" and people with certain "rights" just because of their family name, despite his own history. As such, he's tied himself ever closer to Skye, looking to distance himself somewhat from the ruling house with his surname, as well as clarify that his loyalty is to Skye and its people, not some Archon on Tharkad.
Lastly, it should be noted he's seen very little true combat, being so young. In fact, his involvement in the Free Skye movement and failed raids account for the majority of his hostile combat experience. Once again, his name aided him in pulling out of that debacle with his head on his shoulders and nary a mark on his official record. However, he's begun to keep a watch over his shoulder, in case his involvement didn't go as unnoticed as the "official" reports claim.
Edited by Alistair Steiner, 22 November 2011 - 12:31 AM.
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