Captain Rhino® Tor

Ally Of The Minnesota Tribe since 3060 - 3067

Since then has Joined the Ranks of MT, Promoted to Captain - January, 3071 (2009)


Awards & Medals
Click on the image of each Medal for a description and requirement

The Expert Marksman's award is awarded to warriors who qualify in direct-fire weaponry with a high hit percentage, and may be awarded after demonstrations in practices as well as combat situations,(Autocannon), set in silver. : First issued 1st quarter 3069 (2007)  Royal Army Expert Marksman 
Awarded to warriors who qualify in direct-fire weaponry with a high hit percentage  - issued 2nd quarter 3069(2007)Royal Army Expert Marksman's Awards 
Missiles 
The Expert Marksman's award is awarded to warriors who qualify in lockon-fire weaponry with a high hit percentage.

Kneebiter - The warrior who excels at (and frankly, prefers) cutting down mechs by aiming at feet and legs, as well as the rear of a mech, may be nominated by peers and commanding officers as a Kneebiter. It consists of a pair of silver-plated dentures inside a clear acrylic cylinder, with a fragment of Battlemech armour plating clenched tightly between the teeth, almost always with the insignia of an enemy upon it. This award is meant to sit on the desk of the recipient as a knicknack or paperweight. Issued for his performance during the 4th Quarter 2006The Golden Oar Any warrior who can knock the enemy on its arss, hit people around obstacles and hills, and generally inconvenience people up in a very large way with missiles, can qualify for The Golden Oar. It consists of a 1 inch long golden canoe paddle on a pin, engraved with an LRM or SRM missile onto the paddle, surrounded by a bronze laurel wreath. Issued on 21st of December 2007 - He lives for the sound the enemy hears……..beep…beep….beep !!!!!  2nd award issued on April 18th 3070(2008) - 3rd award issued during the 4th quarter 2008

331st Division Tribal Bar - award issued on the 21st of December 2007

331st Division Achievement Medal - 1st award issued on 21st of December 2007Royal Army Gold Star 
For leadership on the field of battle - 1st Award 26th October 2007, For his leadership in taking over Training Officer Duties and running practices. These practices have been effective, and merit an award.

331st Division Achievement Medal :for his dedication of service 1st quarter(2006),through the providing of a TeamSpeak Server as well as Loyalty to Tribal conduct both in League drops and open playing servers. 
331st Division Arrowhead : Issued 1st quarter 3069 (2007)For extraordinary courage, honour and dedication to the unit and for putting a lot of effort into running practices geared for specific battles as well as taking many notes to help out drop leads and all Tribesmen 
 
 The Defense Ribbon used to be awarded to warriors who performed heroic actions in the defense of the Terran Hegemony homeworlds. Since the Exodus and the flight from the Clan Homeworlds, this is now awarded to warriors who perform above and beyond expectations in defense of the Exile worlds where the V Corps is now located. : 1st award issued 1st quarter 3069 (2007) - 2nd issued award on June 27th, 3070(2008) - 3rd award issued during the 4th quarter 2008

 
Ally Awards & Medals

MT Award Given to An Ally

7th October 3067(2005)

For His Contributions and Dedication in helping

The Minnesota Tribe on and off the Battle Field

We award Rhino®

This Certificate of Appreciation.

Campaign Ribbons
The CCC Campaign Ribbon '68, will be awarded to all who participated in operations against Clan Cloud Cobra during the July - December 3068. This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped versus Outworlds Alliance in defense of our homeworld and during offensive skirmishes.This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped versus Circinus Federation in defense of our homeworld and during offensive skirmishes. This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped in allied support of Clan Diamond Shark.This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped versus Free Worlds League in defense of our homeworld and during offensive skirmishes.This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped versus Taurian Concordat in defense of our homeworld and during offensive skirmishes. This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped versus Marian Hegemony in defense of our homeworld and during offensive skirmishes. This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped versus Capellan Confederation in defense of our homeworld and during offensive skirmishes. This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped versus Capellan Confederation during an offensive Planetary Assault of their homeworld.This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped versus Clan Star Adder in defense of our homeworld and during offensive skirmishes.This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped versus Marian Hegemony during an offensive Planetary Assault of their homeworld. This Campaign Ribbon is presented and to be worn for all of who dropped versus Taurian Concordat during an offensive Planetary Assault of their homeworld.

From left to right, top to bottom: NBT-HC
Clan Clous Cobra '68, NBT-HC; Outworlds Alliance '69, NBT-HC;Circinus Federation '69, NBT-HC;Clan Diamond Shark-Ally '69,NBT-HC;Free Worlds League '69, NBT-HC; Taurian Concordat '70, NBT-HC;Marian Hegemony '70, NBT-HC;Capellan Confederation '70, NBT-HC;Capellan Confederation -PA'70,NBT-HC;Clan Star Adder '70,NBT-HC;Marian Hegemony-PA '70, NBT-HC;Taurian Concordat-PA '70,;

331st-Minnesota Tribe insignia illustration ©1996 by Christopher T. Merkel (e-mail)
Star League-Cameron Star insignia ©FASA Corporation, redrawn for web
display purposes by Christopher T. Merkel (e-mail)
all other images contained herein, unless otherwise specified, are ©1999 by Christopher T. Merkel (e-mail)