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Sex: Male
Year of Birth: 3033
Place of Origin: Clan Nova Cat
Gunnery: 2 with Gauss Rifle Specialist Skill
Piloting: 1
Pilots: 100-ton Direwolf
...Direwolf Technical Readout Link
...Direwolf Photo Link
Year of Birth: 3033
Place of Origin: Clan Nova Cat
Gunnery: 2 with Gauss Rifle Specialist Skill
Piloting: 1
Pilots: 100-ton Direwolf
...Direwolf Technical Readout Link
...Direwolf Photo Link
Devon Carns
Nova Cat Star Colonel
Nova Cat Star Colonel
Devon Carns was selected by the Khans of Clan Nova Cat for a very rare and
strange opportunity. After Nova Cat Khans predicted the Nova Cat Clan's fate
through meditation, they realized that the Draconis Combine would prove to be
their closest ally or worst foe. They decided to separate themselves from the other
Clans, proving themselves to the Inner Sphere people by joining the newly
established Star League and acting to protect the Inner Sphere from the Crusader
Clans. Their actions in Operation Bulldog cemented the bond, actually fighting
against their fellow Clans in an effort to bring home the Star League goal of
annihilating Clan Smoke Jaguar.
As the Nova Cats were discovering their path to peace with the people of the Inner
Sphere, they concluded that studies of Inner Sphere culture would prove extremely
helpful. Before long they agreed that many research methods could be used. One
of the proposed plans called on a cooperation with Inner Sphere mercenaries in
which Nova Cat warriors would live mercenary lives. The only problem was finding
Clan warriors willing to conduct such an experiment.
After months of searching, the Khans concluded that no warriors would volunteer
for the project. Instead they chose a single exceptional Mechwarrior that would
lead the way for others in the near future. After promoting Devon Carns, the
Khans assigned him to the mercenary unit of their choice. Devon was incredibly
disappointed when he learned of the Strider's Strikers small unit size. Though the
team was ridiculously small, it had been decided this would offer the best type of
atmosphere in which Devon could personally learn about Inner Sphere methods. It
would also provide the unique setup in which he could rise to a commanding
position or at least gain a worthy foothold in the unit's power structure.
Months after his assignment, Devon began to settle in with the unit. Though he
hoped for a transfer often, he gradually formed a close bond with his teammates.
Before long Devon found a worthy rival amongst the unit's ranks, a Mechwarrior
named Duo Maxwell. Despite much infighting between the two warriors, the
rivalry provided Devon with a competitor worthy of Clan respect and honor.
Devon had more recently moved up in rank, within both his Clan and the Strider's
Strikers. He rose to be a commander of the mercenary unit and improved to a
rank of Star Colonel within the Nova Cats. Both his roles as the first Clan member
and the commander of the Clan half of the team helped to forge a powerful alliance
with the units founder and original commander, Mike Strider.
Spoiled for his loyalty to his Clan, he was originally given a "Daishi" Direwolf 100
ton assault Mech. He continued to pilot the same Mech up until his death in 3068,
which occurred during a Word of Blake surprise attack. He was one of a few
Mechwarriors to actually do battle in Mech combat against the attackers. His
Mech went critical during a fight against an Albatross, probably a result of enemy
autocannon fire. Devon was able to achieve glory in his final battle however,
defeating a record number of Mechs before succumbing to the overwhelming force
of Blakists. He managed 11 kills in total before his Mech was destroyed. The
Blakist Albatross and the rest of its company were destroyed only days later when
Nova Cat Mechwarrior Cecil ordered a naval strike against the remaining
attackers.
Devon's Direwolf had a number of different weapons platforms. His Nova Cat
superiors continued to honor his loyalty by providing him with unique weapons
options and other equipment as rewards. Selecting only what he needed, Devon
donated the weapons to upgrade other Mechs in the unit with Clan technology.
Devon was well known for several things. An elite pilot who'd proven himself as a
commander the hard way, he struck an imposing figure in strategic planning
operations. He was able to make use of any available assets, often using artillery
systems for fire support that was considered unconventional by traditional Clan
standards. This tactic had caused him trouble before within the Nova Cats, but his
techniques were always valued and even celebrated within the Strider's Strikers
mercenary unit. His name was even featured in the artillery unit's code term
"Devon calls down Heaven", which meant for all available fire support to
concentrate on a single target. Because he valued artillery immensely, he often
announced its inclusion during large batchall bids if he could make use of it during
a Trial.
Devon was also known for his natural grace in the cockpit of a Mech. He was
adept at maneuvering across most terrains with ease, always able to concentrate
on targeting his enemies. It was not uncommon for him to make critical hits
against his foes, no doubt a deadly result of his finesse as a gunner and his Clan
targeting equipment. Despite his rank and superior abilities, he never stopped
practicing. His weekly schedule included 9 hours in Mech simulators and 4 hours
piloting his actual Direwolf on the training grounds.
Many also knew him for his paired weaknesses. As a Nova Cat warrior, Devon
often sought out knowledge through meditation. During his early days with the
unit, when there was much infighting between Clan and Inner Sphere members, he
was criticized for his inaccuracies to predict coming events. While most Inner
Sphere members believed this style of meditation was inferior to other
preparations, Devon usually insisted on spending hours before each battle to focus
his concentration. He usually appeared deadly serious before combat, a behavior
that occasionally came into conflict with some of the lighter attitudes taken by
Inner Sphere Mechwarriors.
His other seemingly inescapable problem was how his Mech was damaged during
battles. The machine's legs were replaced on a regular basis because of heavy
damage sustained during combat. This uncommon problem earned him the
nickname 'Big Legs'. He accepted the comment from close friends in jest, but
some team members faced disgrace after failing to defend themselves during
Trials of Refusal that resulted from the name-calling.
Devon seemed to have settled in even more comfortably after the arrival of his
new lancemate and romantic interest Dana Douglas. The two were coupling
partners for several years, and were often found together in their free time. Only
days after Devon's death, Dana announced she was carrying his baby. With the
news of his freeborn child, a concept almost unheard of amongst Clan
Mechwarriors, his fellow Nova Cats began to realize just what kind of man Devon
had been. He'd walked a path between his culture and that of the Inner Sphere,
living an example for all who followed him into the Inner Sphere mercenary unit.
This profile was last updated in 3068.
strange opportunity. After Nova Cat Khans predicted the Nova Cat Clan's fate
through meditation, they realized that the Draconis Combine would prove to be
their closest ally or worst foe. They decided to separate themselves from the other
Clans, proving themselves to the Inner Sphere people by joining the newly
established Star League and acting to protect the Inner Sphere from the Crusader
Clans. Their actions in Operation Bulldog cemented the bond, actually fighting
against their fellow Clans in an effort to bring home the Star League goal of
annihilating Clan Smoke Jaguar.
As the Nova Cats were discovering their path to peace with the people of the Inner
Sphere, they concluded that studies of Inner Sphere culture would prove extremely
helpful. Before long they agreed that many research methods could be used. One
of the proposed plans called on a cooperation with Inner Sphere mercenaries in
which Nova Cat warriors would live mercenary lives. The only problem was finding
Clan warriors willing to conduct such an experiment.
After months of searching, the Khans concluded that no warriors would volunteer
for the project. Instead they chose a single exceptional Mechwarrior that would
lead the way for others in the near future. After promoting Devon Carns, the
Khans assigned him to the mercenary unit of their choice. Devon was incredibly
disappointed when he learned of the Strider's Strikers small unit size. Though the
team was ridiculously small, it had been decided this would offer the best type of
atmosphere in which Devon could personally learn about Inner Sphere methods. It
would also provide the unique setup in which he could rise to a commanding
position or at least gain a worthy foothold in the unit's power structure.
Months after his assignment, Devon began to settle in with the unit. Though he
hoped for a transfer often, he gradually formed a close bond with his teammates.
Before long Devon found a worthy rival amongst the unit's ranks, a Mechwarrior
named Duo Maxwell. Despite much infighting between the two warriors, the
rivalry provided Devon with a competitor worthy of Clan respect and honor.
Devon had more recently moved up in rank, within both his Clan and the Strider's
Strikers. He rose to be a commander of the mercenary unit and improved to a
rank of Star Colonel within the Nova Cats. Both his roles as the first Clan member
and the commander of the Clan half of the team helped to forge a powerful alliance
with the units founder and original commander, Mike Strider.
Spoiled for his loyalty to his Clan, he was originally given a "Daishi" Direwolf 100
ton assault Mech. He continued to pilot the same Mech up until his death in 3068,
which occurred during a Word of Blake surprise attack. He was one of a few
Mechwarriors to actually do battle in Mech combat against the attackers. His
Mech went critical during a fight against an Albatross, probably a result of enemy
autocannon fire. Devon was able to achieve glory in his final battle however,
defeating a record number of Mechs before succumbing to the overwhelming force
of Blakists. He managed 11 kills in total before his Mech was destroyed. The
Blakist Albatross and the rest of its company were destroyed only days later when
Nova Cat Mechwarrior Cecil ordered a naval strike against the remaining
attackers.
Devon's Direwolf had a number of different weapons platforms. His Nova Cat
superiors continued to honor his loyalty by providing him with unique weapons
options and other equipment as rewards. Selecting only what he needed, Devon
donated the weapons to upgrade other Mechs in the unit with Clan technology.
Devon was well known for several things. An elite pilot who'd proven himself as a
commander the hard way, he struck an imposing figure in strategic planning
operations. He was able to make use of any available assets, often using artillery
systems for fire support that was considered unconventional by traditional Clan
standards. This tactic had caused him trouble before within the Nova Cats, but his
techniques were always valued and even celebrated within the Strider's Strikers
mercenary unit. His name was even featured in the artillery unit's code term
"Devon calls down Heaven", which meant for all available fire support to
concentrate on a single target. Because he valued artillery immensely, he often
announced its inclusion during large batchall bids if he could make use of it during
a Trial.
Devon was also known for his natural grace in the cockpit of a Mech. He was
adept at maneuvering across most terrains with ease, always able to concentrate
on targeting his enemies. It was not uncommon for him to make critical hits
against his foes, no doubt a deadly result of his finesse as a gunner and his Clan
targeting equipment. Despite his rank and superior abilities, he never stopped
practicing. His weekly schedule included 9 hours in Mech simulators and 4 hours
piloting his actual Direwolf on the training grounds.
Many also knew him for his paired weaknesses. As a Nova Cat warrior, Devon
often sought out knowledge through meditation. During his early days with the
unit, when there was much infighting between Clan and Inner Sphere members, he
was criticized for his inaccuracies to predict coming events. While most Inner
Sphere members believed this style of meditation was inferior to other
preparations, Devon usually insisted on spending hours before each battle to focus
his concentration. He usually appeared deadly serious before combat, a behavior
that occasionally came into conflict with some of the lighter attitudes taken by
Inner Sphere Mechwarriors.
His other seemingly inescapable problem was how his Mech was damaged during
battles. The machine's legs were replaced on a regular basis because of heavy
damage sustained during combat. This uncommon problem earned him the
nickname 'Big Legs'. He accepted the comment from close friends in jest, but
some team members faced disgrace after failing to defend themselves during
Trials of Refusal that resulted from the name-calling.
Devon seemed to have settled in even more comfortably after the arrival of his
new lancemate and romantic interest Dana Douglas. The two were coupling
partners for several years, and were often found together in their free time. Only
days after Devon's death, Dana announced she was carrying his baby. With the
news of his freeborn child, a concept almost unheard of amongst Clan
Mechwarriors, his fellow Nova Cats began to realize just what kind of man Devon
had been. He'd walked a path between his culture and that of the Inner Sphere,
living an example for all who followed him into the Inner Sphere mercenary unit.
This profile was last updated in 3068.
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