Violette Juste, MRBC Report

Irisz - found the identity of the hunter who came after Zhen. While I was able to identify them courtesy of their distinctive BattleMech, I still don't know who hired them. I'm wondering if it might not be connected to Eckart Stein, however, given his actions so far. On the other hand, it also seems that there are bounties on the heads of two of the Assault Lance now
 -NK


Juste, Violette
Date of Birth: 14/04/3110

Homeworld: June, Federated Suns

Affiliation: Independent/Bounty Hunter

Rank: None

Background:

A long-time believer in the idea of fighting smarter rather than harder, Violette Juste seemed to be an expert in applying those philosophies. Enrolled in a prestigious Federated Suns military academy, she was one of the top performers in her class with consistently good marks in her exams and seemingly brilliant analysis and execution of scenarios.

Everything came crashing down when the secret of her success was discovered; she had been using her electronics skills to access the academy’s systems and cheat on her exams. Violette was drummed out of the academy and any chances she had of a career with the AFFS were torn apart. Undeterred, she simply chose to apply her skills and knowledge elsewhere, becoming an independent mercenary with a sideline in bounty hunting.

Violette prefers to take a methodical approach to her targets, stalking them and getting to know them before engaging. When she does, she will do such when she feels she has the advantage, using her BattleMech’s mobility to exploit cover to her advantage. Where possible, she will try to shut down an opponent with her TSEMP and force a surrender early rather than risk dragging out a battle for too long.

Serial Number: KH8541-43N

Chassis: Arc Royal z33/8

Power Plant: VOX 280 Light

Cruising Speed: 43 km/h

Maximum Speed: 64 km/h

Jump Jets: Leviathan Enhanced

                Jump Capacity: 180 meters

Armour: Durallex Heavy

Armament:

                1 Maxwell X-pulsion Large X-Pulse Laser

                1 Matabushi Stunner Tight-Stream Electromagnetic Pulse Cannon

                3 RAMTech 1500Z Extended Range Medium Lasers

Communications System: K9-C

Targeting and Tracking System: Type V Bloodhound

Dating from the last years of the Star League, the Grasshopper is a rugged and reliable ‘Mech that is often overlooked in favour of other, seemingly flashier designs. The GHR-7P model is a sophisticated update of the design, using a torso-mounted cockpit and other systems to further enhance the ‘Mechs durability and capabilities.

Serial KH8541-43N was purchased new by Violette Juste from Arc-Royal and was further modified to suit her needs. Substituting a TSEMP weapon for one of the large lasers allows her to take down her targets quickly, disabling their ‘Mechs and leaving them at her mercy. In the off-chance that the TSEMP doesn’t work, she uses her Grasshopper’s mobility to evade harm while the cannon recharges.

Violette’s tactics have so far worked well for her, the combination of ruggedness and an unexpected modification making her Grasshopper a difficult opponent to fight and defeat. Consequently, she and “Shocker” have been a successful team so far, allowing her to score a number of victories against supposedly superior opponents.