Gone but never forgotten
Forever in our hearts
"The mighty tramp of the baby elephant is a good sign that you are in for some good luck in your battles.
With his special armor and plasma converters in his trunk he spreads fear in the heart of his foes.
But the baby needs plenty of energy often stopping for rum and cookies will there is a stoppage in battle. he is an alien of unknown origins found chasing a Mech across the plains of Trinidad trying to show the operator a lose hydraulic line. he then worked his way from mechanic to pilot sitting in a custom seat and controls. he then demonstrated his courage and daring, that Romah (New Eden) created for his special armor and trunk weapons for his use. so though playfully he brings terrible fire power to bear."
- David van Fleet
There are stories of the first Mech pilots who debuted on the first circuits and tournaments and conquered the coveted golds of the champions. These pilots became the veteran assassins behind the controls of the most fearsome ferrite machines; they were the heroes and warriors that emerged from the mists of legend.
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| CW I - D2 Champion |
David van Fleet, known by the call sign Baby Elephant, was one of these legendary pioneers. In a short time, he reached renown and honor among the other veterans. In the second division of the inaugural Clan War, Baby Elephant made a masterful tactical maneuver that even today is reverently taught in some of the most prestigious Mech pilot academies. In it, he used lethal elegance to beat each of his opponents without suffering the loss of a single mech. Some smile at the memory of his short yet resounding public announcement: "Killed them all. Blood on the trunk".
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| CW III - D2 Champion |
In 3325, rumors spread that the old legend had emerged from his long lethargy. During the campaign of Vupa 6, he found a heroic death, being the only one to find, fight, and defeat a Yoram Mech warrior. Although it is said that he died along with his opponent, nothing is known for sure, except that the Illyrian Hegemony rescued his body and that he was buried with the honors of a hero.
Cmdr. David Van Fleet passed away in August, 3325 (2017).
Rest in Peace
