Danielle Rikl was hired on to serve as a reserve mechwarrior after the end of the Acamar contract in 3062. She is a native of Outreach, having been born to mercenary parents. Her parents bounced around multiple units where young Danielle received ample instructions in piloting a battlemech, before settling down to run a maintenance facility on Harlech. The maintenance facility has been used by the Company on their frequent visits to Harlech, which gave Danielle the opening she needed.