Sergeant Major  MadJack Mandaka

promoted to Sergeant Major on 1 November 2002

Awards & Medals
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Terran Hegemony Medal of Glory, awarded 19 July 2002. In a staff position, for helping organize MT personnel, track their accomplishments, and during matches (especially CFM) for sacrificing drop time to coordinate with enemy unit leaders. In combat, for selflessly leading the group in to the enemy through unmatched scouting abilities and disregard to his own welfare in attacking enemy mechs as much as five times his own machine's weight and usually outnumbered at least two to one.
Order of the Heroes - House Mandaka. Won in single combat in the Jousting Tournament held on 28 September 2001, beating all opponents in Qualifying, Quarterfinal, and 2 Semifinal Rounds, plus the Finals. Combat Mechwarrior Badge. MW4: 50+ NBT4 Combat Drops. Unit Member, since 1998
Combat Mechwarrior Badge. MW4: 70-80 Combat Drops. Unit Member, since 1998
Combat Mechwarrior Badge. MW4: 70-80 Combat Drops. Unit Member, since 1998
331st Division Tribal Cord, Awarded 7 December 2001, for dedication to duty, taking charge of the unit's recruitment needs, and keeping track of new Tribesmen
Gunslinger - Gold, best individual duelist, Mandaka Knighthood Tournament, September 2001

331st Division Tribal Bar, awarded 7 December 2001 for great skill and bravery against the enemy during combat, especially when piloting his choice mechs against mech that weigh twice as much, or more, than his mech
 
331st Division Arrowhead, awarded 2 November 2001, in recognition of extraordinary courage in battle, demonstrated by choosing to pilot mechs of half or less the weight of his opponents and still leading the charge into their midst, and dedication to the principles of the Division - not the least of which is strict adherence to the traditions of honorRoyal Army Defense Ribbon - Awarded for defending territory belonging to the Minnesota Tribe. 1st vs Black Bear: 01/08/2002. 2nd award vs Fire Mandrill: 07/11/20027 Sept 2001, for attendance level, dedication and performance on the field331st Division Commendation Medal 2nd Award

Kneebiter, First Class
Campaign Ribbons

From left to right, top to bottom:
Clan Jade Falcon, NBT4-M; Mercs (Dark Caste), NBT4-M; Word of Blake, NBT4-M; Capellan Confederation, NBT4-M; Magistracy of Canopue, NBT4-M; NBT Pre Launch Tournament; Tortuga Diminion, NBT4; Tournament For Terra, NBT4; Marian Hegemony, NBT4; Clan Blood Spirit, NBT4; Clan Fire Mandrill, NBT4; Clan Cloud Cobra, NBT4; Clan Snow Raven, NBT4;St. Ives Compact, NBT4; Black Bear mercenaries, NBT4; Clan Wolf, NBT4; Clan Ghost Bear, NBT4; Clan Hell's Horses, NBT-4; Outworlds Alliance, NBT4; TWL Live-Fire Practice; Clan Ghost Bear, BTU; Clan Blood Spirit, BTU; Clan Crusader Wolf, BTU; Clan Crimson Scorpion, BattleTech Universe League; Wolverine Solutions, 3058 Max Tech League
Character Bio
Personnel File: Updated 11/01/3063
Name: James Baker of House Mandaka
D.O.B: Feb. 19 3028
Birthplace: Arcturus
Call Sign: Mad Jack
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
Combat Assignment: Command Sergeant Major, Division Command Staff
Enlistment Date: July 4, 3060
Training: Scout (expert ) ; Small arms ( Proficient ) ; Battlemech Lt. and Med. (expert )
Performance Evaluation: He is a Complete psycho when in his Ravens and Hellspawn. Very proficient when it comes to getting the job done.
Background:

Grew up on Arcturus, Lyran Commonwealth. Went to Buena War College for initial training, Transferred to Blackjack School of Conflict. Excelling in Light and Medium Mech. Graduated within the top 20% of my class in 3048. Assigned to the 8th Acturan Guard on Here.

In March 3050 Clan Jade Falcon invaded and nearly destroyed the 8th. Wounded during the initial Battle for the Capital. The 8th later was destroyed on Somerset. Assigned to the 24th Arcturan Guards on Dell after recovering from wounds.

Come September 3050 I had a chance to avenge the loss of my friends in the 8th when Clan Wolf attacked. During the month long battle many personal were killed, In an attempt to break the stalemate with Clan Wolf, the Commander attacked through the Mercer Valley, unknowingly in to and ambush set up by the Wolves. Between the minefield and interlocking fire only 4 mechs. Were able to make it out alive. After that battle I swore that I would not rest till every warrior in both Clan Wolf and Jade Falcon were dead.

Next assignment was to the 17th Arcturan Guards on Solaris. During the time on the game world I began to wish that I would be able to attach the Clans but was never able to. In 3055 I left the LCAF to become a merc. I moved around for a few years and then received a message from the 331st Royal Battlemech Division to return to the unit that my Great-Great-Great Grandfather belonged to the 331st before the Exodus.

During my time with the 331st I have moved from a cadet to being a member to the Command Staff.

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)