It's time for another artwork post. Vlad outdoes himself again with this one!
Story credit goes to JD on this one. He wrote up a fantastic piece!
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Character: Jeffrey “JD” Toker
Background: Former Lyran Officer and Nobleman of House Steiner
Born into a minor noble family steeped in military tradition within the Lyran Commonwealth known for its military policy of promotion based on pedigree, as well as talent. Being of a minor family “JD” had a hard time navigating the political avenues and the “old boys club” mentality established throughout the Lyran military hierarchy. He could not stomach the prevalence of the many poor officers he reported to because of the “promotion based on pedigree” practices, this lead him to many run-ins and confrontations with his superiors and earned him a reputation for being difficult, but despite this he was still well known and respected as a very competent MechWarrior and officer. “JD” prefers a more daring style of mobile warfare which is opposed to the Lyrans tradition of using a preponderance of larger BattleMechs vs. sound tactics and planning. Despite all of this as a young officer in the Lyran Guards “JD” still managed to rise through the ranks rather quickly. “JD” was known to live the lifestyle of a young wealthy Lyran noble, used to the finer things in life and the comforts that wealth afforded him. He was known to usually be courting the attentions of eligible noble women where ever his commands brought him throughout the Inner Sphere. But his fall from grace was also equally rapid.
Through an exposed affair with the beautiful wife of a prominent General in the upper echelons of the Lyran Guards, he was quickly blackballed among the officer ranks and denied the more prestigious commands, eventually leading assignments on backwater worlds of the ‘Sphere by the Steiner higher command. “JD” quickly became frustrated with his situation and prospects for fame and glory. Eventually he left the Lyran military and found his way to the arenas of the Solaris VII. He did well and made a name for himself and accumulated some wealth that allowed him to regain some of the luxurious lifestyle of his former life. But soon he became disenchanted with the debauched and hedonistic path his life had taken afforded to a popular MechWarrior on the arenas of Solaris VII. His heart yearned to serve a higher cause again and continue with his families’ military footsteps. He also missed the comradery and brotherhood of being part of a military unit.
Fortunately, he eventually came across members of the Monitors Unit on Solaris VII and found that their ideals aligned closely with the new direction he wanted for his life. So this is where “JD” finds himself now, a respected officer in the command staff of the Monitors. He still retains an air of the noble birth that was his past and he can be quite arrogant at times, which riles members of the unit until they get to know him, of course. He still has a taste for the finer things in life and can often be found indulging in good food and drink in the more upscale eateries of the many worlds the Monitors contracts bring them too, more often than not in the company of a companion for the evening.
http://i.imgur.com/86MZfOQ.jpg
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Favorite Mech - Thunderbolt-9SE – (circa 3050) Not a dainty mech, more of a tanky machine in both performance and appearance, but retains good speed and extra maneuverability due to being jumpjet capable and great for a Mechwarrior like “JD” who prefers a daring style of mobile warfare. More of a practical and efficient fighter rather than a sexy looking battlemech. It began life as an early planetary-assault 'Mech about 500 years ago (circa 2500) but at only 65 tons the “T-Bolt” was quickly out classed and had its designation changed to a Heavy Battlemech eventually. The Thunderbolt is a well-armed and well-armored 'Mech, rivaling some assault 'Mechs and it is feared and respected by many. Another interesting note is that the Thunderbolt is known for having a roomy cockpit, compared to that of the Atlas or BattleMaster. Which is ideal for a former Steiner noble like JD, who expects to be surrendered by the finer things in life and living comfortably on and off the battlefield.
“I am not going to be crammed into a stuffy smelly cockpit.”
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Madcap Jester, on 15 November 2015 - 06:48 AM, said:
