Colonel Tango
promoted to Colonel, 4 January 2002
 
Awards & Medals
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Terran Hegemony Medal of Glory, awarded 31 July 2002. In a staff position, for helping organize MT personnel and mechs before drops (including config choices based on map info), for successfully planning, executing, and following through on multiple operations, and for coordinating with enemy unit leaders and league admins to schedule battles on days when most of the unit can make it. Oakleaves added to the Medal of Glory on 21 February 2003, for superior staff work in getting the Minnesota Tribe as a whole prepared, equipped, and transported in the NBT-IV league. Absolutely instrumental for gaining us Minor Clan status at the conclusion of NBT-IV!

Order of the Heroes - House Grey: Awarded 21 February 2003 after a gruelling fight in the swamplands versus Sergeant Otto in the final round of the Jousting Tournament Combat Mechwarrior Badge. MW4: 90-100 NBT4 Combat Drops. Unit Member since 1997
Combat Mechwarrior Badge. MW4: 50-60 Combat Drops. Unit Member since 1997
Combat Mechwarrior Badge. MW4: 50-60 Combat Drops. Unit Member since 1997
Gold Gunslinger Medal: Best Individual Duelist for the Grey Knighthood Tournament, 21 February 2003.
331st Division Tribal Bar
For leadership of troops in battle, awarded 24 September 2001 during the raiding campaign against Clan Hell's Horses, NBT4331st Division Arrowhead, 23 March 2001, For Exemplary Performance as a Field Commander and for duties leading Training Command under Colonel RoadRacer's directionAwarded for defending territory belonging to the Minnesota Tribe. 1st vs Black Bear: 01/08/2002. 2nd award vs Fire Mandrill: 07/11/2002331st Division Achievement Medal - for fighting against Clan Hell's Horses, NBT4 (24 Sept 2001)331st Division Commendation Medal - Second Award, 21 April 2001
Campaign Ribbons
Capellan Confederation, NBT-Mercs: 1 killNBT-Mercs Pre-Launch Tournament;NBT4-Taurian Concordat: 11 Kills
NBT4-Clan Diamond Shark: 1 KillNBT4-Free Worlds LeagueNBT4 Tortuga Diminion: 9 kills
NBT4 Tournament for Terra: 17 KillsNBT4 Marian Hegemony: 6 KillsClan Ice Hellion, NBT4
NBT4 Clan Blood Spirit: 15 KillsClan Ghost Bear, NBT4: 28 KillsNBT4 Clan Fire Mandrill: 12 Kills
NBT4 Clan Cloud Cobra - 2 killsNBT4-Clan Snow Raven: 2 KillsNBT4 - St. Ives Compact - 0 confirmed kills
NBT4 - Clan WolfNBT4 - Black BearsNBT4 - Clan Hell's Horses - 2 kills
Outworlds Alliance, NBT4TWL League - Team Destruction LadderClan Crusader Wolf, BTU
Clan Smoke Jaguar, NBT 3068 LeagueClan Steel Viper, NBT 3068 LeagueClan Star Adder, NBT 3068 League
Kellhounds, NBT 3068 LeagueClan Wolf, NBT 3068 LeagueClan Jade Falcon, NBT 3068 League
From left to right, top to bottom:
Capellan Confederation, NBT-Mercs; NBT-Mercs Pre-Launch Tournament; NBT4-Taurian Concordat; NBT4-Clan Diamond Shark; NBT4-Free Worlds League; Tortuga Diminion, NBT4; Tournament For Terra, NBT4; Marian Hegemony, NBT4; Clan Ice Hellion, NBT4; Clan Blood Spirit, NBT4; Clan Ghost Bear, 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 Hell's Horses, NBT4; Outworlds Alliance, NBT4;TWL Live-Fire Practice; Clan Crusader Wolf, BTU; Clan Smoke Jaguar, NBT 3068 League; Clan Steel Viper, NBT 3068 League; Clan Star Adder, NBT 3068 League; Kellhounds, NBT 3068 League; Clan Wolf, NBT 3068 League; Clan Jade Falcon, NBT 3068 League
Character Bio
Personnel File: 221177
Last Update: 8 July 3064
Name: Unknown
Date of Birth (Age):

6 November 3039 (24)

Birthplace: Unknown
Callsign: Tango
Combat Assigment: Regiment CO, 382nd Royal Dragoons “Black Eagles”
Time of Recruitment: November 3058
Training: · Hand to Hand (average)
· BattleMech piloting (above average)
· BattleMech gunnery (average)
· Sensors & Electronics (above average)
· Combat Tactics (above average)
· Strategic Planning (above average)
Performance Evaluation: Jack-of-all-trades is the usual description attached to his style. Prefers direct fire weapons instead of missiles. Known for extraordinary ability to avoid missile locks and use the terrain to mask movement. Constantly attempting to add a few surprises to the repertoire.
Background:

Suspected of being adopted by Japanese family, his early childhood history is unknown. All that he ever shared with his fellow mechwarriors were some philosophical discussions and two beautifully crafted swords. These were the gift of his parents when he entered a Kurita's prestige Sun Zhang Academy.

In the academy, Tango showed unusual affinity toward tactics and combat analysis. The instructors noticed him when his recon lance broke the enemy defense during a simulated attack on heavily fortified position. Tango specialized in tactics and assault combat and graduated with honors one year early.

The years following the academy graduation are classified but it is assumed that he participated in the famous battle for Luthien as part of the elite 1st Genyosha regiment. One story has it that Tango's first combat assignment was a suicide mission against Clan Smoke Jaguar. Although the company's deployment turned the tide of battle, Tango was the sole survivor. Upon voicing his negative feelings towards his regimental commander, having sent him and his men to a slaughter for no apparent reason, Tango was sent to a prison camp on the outskirts of Kurita space.

It was on this same planet where the Minnesota Tribe conducted a raid for consumables and parts that they discovered the prison camp. After the Tribe liberated the political prisoners held in the camp, Tango asked to join the Tribe knowing he could never return to his family or his homeland within the Combine.

Upon entering the Minnesota Tribe, now retired Captain IronCore Sharrette selected him as a prodigy and further increased his tactical and piloting skills. Their endeavors as a two-man team are legendary just as the friendly rivalry between him and now retired Major Lonewolf Zeke.

Under Colonel Roadracer Mandaka's direction, he served as 571st Grenadiers regiment XO. During that time, he learned the value of organized logistics and supply routes as well as improved his crisis management skills.

Prior to going on combat duty to fight Clan Hell's Horses, he married Katherine on 7 July 3063. As quoted by the local newspapers, "the most beautiful bride and wedding ever seen" was also a great excuse for the regiment to party for three days straight.

Tango was awarded the regiment command of 382nd Royal Dragoons six months ago. At his new command post he successfully introduced a new training system for officer candidates. Few have noticed reduced Battlemech skill offset by improvements in strategic and tactical planning.

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)